Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's July 2025 call to revitalize traditional manufacturing through technological innovation, noting its importance to the real economy. It highlights the transformation of Yangquan Valve Co. in Shanxi as an example of upgrading through digitalization and green initiatives, resulting in increased efficiency and capacity. The article cites statistics on the increasing number of smart factories and the adoption of industrial robots in China, with the aim of upgrading the traditional industries. Finally, the article mentions government policy support for this transformation and highlights examples of successful upgrades in various sectors, underscoring the importance of the effort to China's economic rise. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's focus on upgrading traditional industries through technological innovation, promoting high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing. It highlights achievements in manufacturing innovation, digital-real integration, and green transformation, citing examples like Baosteel's advanced steel production and the growth of new energy vehicle production. The article quotes Xi's speeches from June and October of 2024 and his inspection of Ansteel in January 2025, underscoring the importance of manufacturing in China's modernization. Tan Chengxu, Party Secretary and Chairman of Ansteel Group Co., Ltd, is mentioned as vowing to lead industrial innovation to promote manufacturing. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: A key focus of the article is Zhejiang province's continued efforts to promote "common prosperity" by addressing disparities between urban and rural areas, guided by Xi Jinping's instructions during his 2023 Zhejiang inspection. Zhejiang aims to narrow gaps in development through initiatives like the "Mountain-Sea Collaboration" project, pairing wealthier and less-developed regions to boost economic growth in the latter. This includes fostering cooperation in agriculture, technology, and tourism, exemplified by the partnership between Dongtou district and YuHang district. The province is also promoting rural development through industrial clusters and improving access to public services like healthcare via mobile clinics. A leading official in the Zhejiang provincial party committee stated that they were working to deliver socialist modernization and high-quality development to the province.
Summary: Wang Huning, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, met with Kuomintang Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung and representatives from the cultural sector attending the Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing. Wang emphasized Xi Jinping's focus on Chinese culture as the shared root and soul of compatriots on both sides of the Strait, advocating for cultural confidence and opposing "Taiwan independence" and "de-Sinicization." He further promoted adherence to the One China principle and the 1992 Consensus. Chang Rong-kung stated that both sides of the strait are Chinese and one family, and advocated for the 1992 consensus. Yin Li was also present at the meeting.
Summary: Vice President Han Zheng, speaking at the opening of the 2026 World Digital Education Conference in Hangzhou, highlighted China's commitment to digital education and AI integration, emphasizing Xi Jinping's focus on cultivating high-quality talent through AI education. Han proposed a four-point plan focused on human-centric development, equitable access, safe and ethical AI deployment, and open international collaboration. He called for joint efforts to explore digital education governance and promote its transformation. The event included a video address from the Swiss President, a speech from the UNESCO Director-General, and featured participation from international representatives.
Summary: The Long March-7 Y11 carrier rocket successfully launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on May 11th. Approximately ten minutes after the launch at 8:14 AM Beijing time, the Tianzhou-10 successfully separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit, with its solar panels deploying successfully. The Tianzhou-10 subsequently docked with the rear port of the Tianhe core module of the space station at 1:11 PM Beijing Time. This mission marks the fifth cargo resupply mission during the space station application and development phase of China's manned space program.
Summary: The State Council's 2026 Legislative Work Plan prioritizes high-quality legislation to support economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, focusing on areas like the socialist market economy, technological self-reliance, and green transition. Key legislative projects include revisions to the Bidding Law, the Administrative Review Law Implementation Regulations, and the Road Traffic Safety Law. The plan also emphasizes strengthening the legal system for foreign affairs and high-level opening, including revisions to the Customs Law and regulations on supply chain security. A comprehensive legal framework for the healthy development of artificial intelligence is also planned. The Ministry of Justice is tasked with overseeing the plan's implementation.
Summary: The third Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit opened in Beijing, attended by over 800 representatives. Beijing Party Secretary Yin Li stated that Xi Jinping emphasized the shared roots of compatriots across the Strait, and expressed a willingness to work with Taiwan to promote cultural exchange. Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao, who hosted the opening ceremony, stated that the summit was to enact the spirit of Xi Jinping's meeting with Kuomintang Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu, further stating that it is hoped Taiwanese cultural figures will guide Taiwan compatriots to stand firm in their national position, adhere to cultural confidence, and firmly oppose "Taiwan independence" splittism and foreign interference. Kuomintang Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung stated that the KMT is willing to work with all parties to promote cross-strait cultural exchanges and cooperation on the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence".
Summary: Ahead of International Nurses Day, Politburo member and Vice Premier Liu Guozhong visited the Beijing Emergency Medical Center to express greetings to nurses nationwide. Liu emphasized the importance of nursing in the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, urging improved service quality and professional development to meet growing public health demands. He called for strengthened training, innovative service delivery, and expanded rehabilitation nursing while stressing the need to support and protect nurses' rights. Liu Guozhong also acknowledged nurses' contributions to epidemic control and public health during the "14th Five-Year Plan".
Summary: At a press conference on Sichuan's "15th Five-Year Plan," Governor Shi Xiaolin stated the province will focus on serving national strategies, enhancing the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, and developing new growth drivers. Sichuan aims to establish itself as a hub for innovation in western China by strengthening basic research, technology transfer, and optimizing the innovation ecosystem. The province will also prioritize improving people's livelihoods by focusing on employment, income, education, healthcare, and elderly care. Sichuan plans to promote coordinated development between regions and urban-rural areas to achieve common prosperity. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on the successful operation of a community eldercare service station and cafeteria in the Taiping Road community of Xi'an New Area, Shaanxi. The station operates on a "publicly built, privately run" model, offering discounted meals and various services to elderly residents. Community Party Secretary Liu Junqing highlights the "bundled" operational approach, combining profitable and less profitable services to ensure sustainability. The service station has served over 15,000 elderly residents in 2025. The article emphasizes the importance of sustainable and warm eldercare services within communities.
Summary: A reporter visited Binhai County in Yancheng, Jiangsu, to investigate a large-scale "cold energy storage facility" that is fostering new industries. The facility captures the cold energy released during the regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a nearby LNG terminal, utilizing it for aquaculture, frozen food production, and data center cooling. A local company using this cold energy for freeze-drying strawberries has significantly reduced production costs, exporting the product to European and American markets. The project aims to develop a cold energy industry worth tens of billions of yuan by the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. A marine intelligent computing center is under construction, which will also use the cold energy for cooling.
Summary: This article reports on the revitalization of the Jiangling Teahouse in Chongqing's Liangjiang New Area, transforming a former factory cinema into a popular community space for dining, leisure, and cultural activities. The 2,000-square-meter teahouse is attracting both locals and tourists. Chongqing is actively promoting urban renewal, incorporating historical, cultural, and ecological elements. The project aims to transform older districts into new landmarks for cultural tourism and consumption. The article does not mention any U.S. or U.S.-China related content.
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Summary: Cummins' 50-year partnership with China has evolved from technology transfer to joint ventures and now exports Chinese R&D to the global market. Cummins Vice President Nathan Stoner stated that their development in China is a story of learning and growing together. Cummins is leveraging China's market size and R&D capabilities to promote green technology worldwide, contributing to Chinese innovation on a global scale. Stoner emphasized that when the U.S. and China cooperate like partners, they can achieve mutual success and prosperity. The company has increased its investment in China, including investments in digital, intelligent, and AI technologies.
Summary: At the invitation of Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump will make a state visit to China from May 13th to 15th, according to an announcement by the Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The announcement, reported by Xinhua News Agency, confirms the upcoming high-level interaction between the two countries. This visit signifies a key moment in U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiajun announced that US President Donald Trump will conduct a state visit to China from May 13th to 15th at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since their meeting in Busan last October, and also the first visit by an American president in nine years. Xi Jinping and Trump are expected to exchange in-depth views on major issues concerning Sino-American relations and world peace. China hopes to work with the U.S. to expand cooperation and manage differences based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.
Summary: Ahead of President Trump's visit to China, the article emphasizes that the upcoming meeting between the two heads of state is crucial for stabilizing the world and promoting peace and development. It stresses that the U.S. and China must find a way to coexist peacefully and cooperate for mutual benefit, highlighting the importance of adhering to the one-China principle to avoid miscalculations and conflict over Taiwan, which is described as the most important and uncrossable "red line" in the U.S.-China relationship. The article further points to the significant impact of U.S.-China trade on the global economy, advocating for continued economic cooperation and acknowledges the shared responsibility of both nations in addressing global challenges. It suggests that U.S.-China collaboration is essential for fulfilling international responsibilities and promoting the common well-being of humanity.
Summary: This article profiles Zhang Xue, founder of Zhang Xue Motorcycle, and examines the factors behind his success in the competitive motorcycle industry. Zhang, who overcame a difficult upbringing and industry skepticism, gained recognition for winning a WSBK race. The article emphasizes the support Zhang received from Chongqing's robust manufacturing ecosystem, including specialized parts suppliers and established exporters. Local government support, including land allocation and financial assistance, was also crucial in Zhang's company's development. Additionally, the article highlights the role of patient capital, particularly from state-owned funds, in supporting innovative but risky ventures like Zhang Xue Motorcycle. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of cultivating a correct view of achievement (政绩观) among leading cadres, especially those at the county and department levels and "number one leaders" (一把手). It highlights the need to rectify deviations such as seeking quick success, falsifying achievements, and disregarding practical realities, citing instances of "number one leaders" being disciplined for such violations. The learning campaign focuses on these key individuals due to their significant impact on policy implementation and local development. The piece stresses the importance of accountability and preventing "image projects" and unsustainable endeavors. The article also calls on leaders to focus on practical results and writing achievements "in the hearts of the people."
Summary: A National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee training program on Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law was held in Zhengzhou, Henan, for heads of local People's Congresses. An official from the NPC Standing Committee emphasized the importance of Xi's legal thought for high-quality development of the NPC system and Chinese-style modernization. The curriculum included topics such as legislative work, environmental law, constitutional supervision, traditional legal culture, and cultivating correct performance evaluation. Participants engaged in discussions, site visits, and exchanges. The training aimed to improve the quality and level of People's Congress work to provide legal guarantees for the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
Summary: The China Meteorological Administration and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs jointly issued a plan to conduct a comprehensive national agricultural climate resource census and regionalization. By 2029, the plan aims to establish a refined agricultural climate regionalization system, producing detailed climate zoning maps for various agricultural sectors and 25 major crops. The initiative will establish a comprehensive database and service platform to support agricultural development and resource optimization. The census is expected to be completed by 2027, with regionalization and application finished by 2029. The 2026 work plan emphasizes deepening provincial-level zoning, strengthening national technical support, and enhancing data capabilities, including the use of satellite remote sensing.
Summary: A community in Beijing's Xicheng district held a neighborhood festival focused on promoting a green and harmonious community. The festival featured activities like a flea market and plant exchange aimed at fostering neighborly relations and encouraging a low-carbon lifestyle. The event sought to build a shared and harmonious community atmosphere. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The State Council issued its 2026 legislative work plan, guided by Xi Jinping Thought and focusing on comprehensively implementing the spirit of the 20th Party Congress. The plan prioritizes high-quality legislation to promote development, safeguard security, and ensure the successful realization of "15th Five-Year Plan" economic and social development goals. Key areas include building a high-level socialist market economy, advancing scientific and technological self-reliance, improving livelihoods, and strengthening national security. The plan emphasizes strengthening the legal system related to foreign affairs and high-level opening up and includes revisions to the Customs Law and regulations on supply chain security.
Summary: This article compiles three short essays emphasizing the importance of effective governance and practical action. The first argues for a "upstream consciousness" (上游意识) in work, considering the broader impact of local actions. The second cautions against superficial projects ("building on sand"), advocating for sustainable, people-centered development that is稳一点、实一点、深一点. The third uses the proverb "山羊放着，酸枣拾着" (tending goats while gathering jujubes) to illustrate the need for balancing immediate needs with long-term goals and improving efficiency in serving the people.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of mediation in resolving labor disputes in China, highlighting the work of Yang Xudong, a labor dispute mediator in Ningxia. It emphasizes the need for a systemic approach, moving beyond reliance on individual "model workers" like Yang to building robust institutional support for mediation, including better training and integration with legal aid and arbitration services. The article cites Xi Jinping's emphasis on resolving internal conflicts through mediation, noting that China should not become a "litigation superpower." It also suggests leveraging technology for risk prediction and proactive dispute resolution.
Summary: This article recounts the experience of a survivor of the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, who lost a leg and has since become a Sichuan provincial people's representative. The author reflects on the long road to recovery, highlighting the physical and psychological challenges of adapting to life with a prosthetic leg. She emphasizes the importance of embracing her "special" identity and using her platform to advocate for people with disabilities, including a proposal to introduce prosthetic limb security inspection machines in airports. She recounts the support she received from society, the party and the state.
Summary: The article discusses the growing trend of rental consumption in China, particularly among younger generations, for items such as Hanfu dresses, travel photography equipment, and camping gear. Data shows double-digit growth in retail sales for cultural, sports, recreational, and tourism-related rental services in the first quarter of the year. This "rent-instead-of-buy" trend reflects a shift towards experience-based consumption and contributes to a greener, upgraded consumer market. The trend is framed as a positive development, promoting environmental consciousness and reduced financial burdens. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article discusses conflicting regulatory demands on factories regarding ventilation, where safety regulations necessitate opening windows while environmental regulations require closing them. To address this, the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and Ministry of Emergency Management jointly issued guidance on the "factory window" enforcement standard. The article emphasizes the need for government departments to consider the broader implications of their policies and avoid conflicting regulations. It urges regulators to act as both supervisors and facilitators, resolving issues promptly rather than passing responsibility. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more predictable and supportive environment for businesses.
Summary: The Ministry of Education recently issued guidelines to comprehensively promote the construction of "healthy schools," focusing on issues like myopia and obesity among students, with the goal of nationwide coverage by 2030 and higher quality schools by 2035. The initiative aims to integrate a "health first" education philosophy into all aspects of school management through systemic design, with core metrics including improvements in student fitness, art skills, staffing of school doctors, and deployment of AEDs, alongside reductions in myopia, obesity, mental health issues, and food safety incidents. Local governments are implementing measures such as increased physical activity time and improved school cafeteria transparency. The goal is to shift from treating health problems individually to creating a holistic school ecosystem that fosters physical and mental well-being.
Summary: This article is a call for submissions to various opinion columns in the *People's Daily*, including "Everyone's Opinion," "Warm News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road and the Chinese Dream," and "Incoming Arguments." The piece encourages contributions and specifies the email address for submissions, requesting that authors indicate the intended column. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: On May 11th, China successfully launched the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft using the Long March-7 carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site. The Tianzhou-10 will remain docked for 12 months, longer than previous missions, and carries over 6 tons of supplies, including equipment for future Shenzhou crews and scientific experiments. These experiments include studies on greenhouse gas monitoring and mammalian embryo development. The Long March-7 rocket also featured a new design, omitting the "blue ring" and "red and white grid" markings due to advancements in inertial navigation technology. The mission demonstrates China's increasing capabilities in space logistics and scientific research.
Summary: Jiang Qinquan, a representative inheritor of the Minnan traditional residential building techniques, was named a "National文物大工匠" for 2025. He has spent decades mastering various techniques, including stonework, carpentry, brick carving, and *jiannian* (剪粘), and has led the renovation of key historical sites such as Anping Bridge and the Yang Amiao Residence in Quanzhou, Fujian. During the restoration of the Yang Amiao Residence, Jiang emphasized the importance of preserving the original style and details of the architecture, as these buildings connect overseas wanderers (游子) with their hometowns. Jiang also founded a training center to promote and teach Minnan traditional building techniques, having trained over 2,000 people to date. He stresses that doing traditional architecture work requires assiduous study of traditional Chinese culture.
Summary: A press conference was held in Beijing on May 11th announcing the main events of the 2026 International Museum Day in China. Tang Wei, Deputy Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, stated that the main venue activities, hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, will take place at the Inner Mongolia Museum on May 18th, focusing on the theme of "Museums: Bridges Connecting the World." The event will showcase the latest achievements in China's museum development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a focus on communication between museums and the public, and will include the launch of the 2026 "Civilization Bridge Project—Exquisite Cultural Relics Exhibitions Abroad". The conference also mentioned that China officially joined the International Council of Museums in 1983 and has organized related activities every year since.
Summary: Hainan provincial official Huang Feng risked his life to save two children from drowning in the sea. He was injured during the rescue and is currently hospitalized. Villagers, tourists, and medical personnel all joined in the rescue effort. The article emphasizes the selfless act of the official and the collective efforts of the community. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: Over the past five years, Guangxi has launched 238,000 volunteer service projects, benefiting 13.83 million people, with a focus on elderly, youth, new urban residents and vulnerable groups. The region has also established over 6,000 volunteer service stations for new employment groups like delivery drivers. Guangxi promotes volunteerism through project competitions, small grants, and storytelling, and has integrated AI technology into its "Gui Zhiyuan" volunteer service platform. Guangxi now has 12.19 million registered volunteers, 66,000 volunteer organizations, and over 280 million hours of service.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call to revitalize traditional manufacturing through technological innovation, made during a July 2025 inspection in Shanxi. It highlights the transformation of Yangquan Valve Co. through digitalization and technological upgrades as an example of this revitalization. The piece notes that China has built a large number of intelligent factories. It concludes by noting that the 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes the modernization of industry and the strengthening of the real economy, which will help traditional industries upgrade. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on upgrading traditional industries with new technologies to promote high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing, referencing his speeches in June and October 2024. It uses Ansteel Group as an example of a state-owned enterprise contributing to China's modernization through innovation and green production. The piece notes advancements in China's manufacturing sector, including growth in new energy vehicles, intelligent factories, and green technologies. It further emphasizes the importance of manufacturing as a pillar of the national economy and the need to build a modern industrial system. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China's large language models (LLMs) are gaining international popularity due to their competitive pricing, performance, and integration capabilities, with the country becoming a leading source of model downloads on platforms like Hugging Face. Hainan Free Trade Port is attracting international airlines with its aircraft maintenance services, offering cost and time savings through favorable policies and efficient supply chains. Shanghai-based AI medical services are expanding to Saudi Arabia, with AI-powered clinics providing preliminary diagnoses and streamlining healthcare delivery. These developments reflect China's growing competitiveness and influence in the global service sector, specifically the export of LLMs and healthcare services.
Summary: A cold-season, inter-regional animal husbandry model in Bayannur, Inner Mongolia, is seeing success through cooperation between farmers and herders from agricultural and pastoral areas, respectively. Farmers provide grazing land for livestock on crop stalks during the cold season, while herders allow farmers to raise livestock on grassland during the warm season. This arrangement addresses fodder shortages in pastoral areas and the problem of unused crop stalks in agricultural areas. Local authorities are providing support and subsidies for livestock transfer and disease prevention. This model promotes ecological restoration and increases income for both farmers and herders.
Summary: Five Chinese ministries, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, jointly issued an "Action Plan for Cultivating Outstanding Textile and Apparel Brands (2026-2028)." The plan aims to cultivate at least 25 outstanding textile and apparel brands by 2028, enhancing their competitiveness and market influence. The plan emphasizes improving innovation, promoting intelligent and green development, preserving cultural heritage, and expanding global marketing. The goal is to create internationally recognized brands that meet the growing needs of the Chinese population. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing has expanded its data export management negative list from its Free Trade Zone to encompass the entire municipality, becoming the first provincial-level administrative region to do so. The policy includes one set of management methods and nine negative lists that cover 9 sectors, 67 business scenarios and 612 fields. The new negative list expands to include medical devices, automated driving, trade logistics and banking in addition to the original five sectors from the FTZ negative list. The policy aims to streamline cross-border data flows within Beijing.
Summary: The article reports on the promotion of green energy in Yijing Village, Mengzhou City, Henan Province, specifically highlighting the installation of photovoltaic panels on residential rooftops. The local government is emphasizing ecological priorities and green development through initiatives like promoting photovoltaic power generation. The effort aims to integrate green energy into rural life. No officials are mentioned as making statements, nor is any mention made of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the revitalization of several traditional villages in Yunnan Province through cultural preservation and innovative development. It highlights the economic successes of villages like Chudonggua, Wanyao, Manzhao, and Yuhu, focusing on their unique cultural assets like Deang ethnic sour tea production, pottery, Dai paper making, and Naxi stone houses, respectively. These villages have adopted various models combining Party leadership, cooperative structures, and enterprise partnerships to boost tourism and local industries. The article also mentions the implementation of the "Yunnan Province Traditional Villages Protection Measures" in March 2025, signifying a move towards legalized and standardized preservation. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guiding theoretical framework for developing China's philosophy and social sciences. It argues that this theory provides direction, intellectual nourishment, methodological guidance, and practical orientation for constructing an independent knowledge system in these fields. The author stresses integrating this theory into academic research and disciplinary construction to ensure the correct political direction and enhance China's academic discourse. This integration is also seen as crucial for cultivating high-quality talent and promoting sound academic conduct. Ultimately, the article calls for a comprehensive effort to ensure that the Party's innovation theory leads the prosperity and development of China's philosophy and social sciences in the new era.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call for cadres to be truthful, pragmatic, and effective in their work, focusing on tangible results and addressing the people's needs. It stresses the importance of honesty, genuine service, and a focus on practical outcomes over superficial achievements. Cadres should prioritize the well-being of the people and avoid actions driven by personal ambition. The article argues that truthfulness, pragmatism, and effectiveness are interconnected and essential for fulfilling the Party's mission and advancing Chinese-style modernization. The United States is not mentioned in this article.
Summary: The article reports that Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief work at a Politburo study session, stressing the need to improve capabilities in the face of natural disasters to protect people's lives and property. It argues for a systematic approach to addressing extreme weather events, including strengthening inter-departmental coordination, improving early warning systems using technology, and focusing on grassroots-level disaster preparedness. The article highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in China due to global climate change. It calls for integrating climate change risk management into national development strategies to ensure high-quality development with high-level security.
Summary: The article discusses the need for China to achieve self-reliance in science and technology, particularly in core technologies, to support its modernization goals. It argues that overcoming vulnerabilities in areas like integrated circuits and basic software requires "extraordinary measures" beyond typical resource allocation and collaboration methods. These measures include strategic resource concentration, optimized innovation processes, and the cultivation of an innovation ecosystem that incentivizes risk-taking and talent development. It makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China is increasingly attracting international tourists with its rich tourism resources and upgraded consumption experiences. Tax refund policies are being expanded, with Chongqing leading the way in cross-regional recognition with other western provinces. The number of tourists participating in "buy and refund" programs has increased significantly. China is actively promoting its products and culture to international consumers through diverse and immersive experiences. The central government is encouraging the development of service consumption, aiming to establish China as a global consumption destination by improving services and expanding product offerings.
Summary: A British tourist, accompanied by a friend, purchased electronics at a DJI store in Shenzhen and utilized the city's streamlined tax refund policy for overseas visitors. Shenzhen has significantly expanded its tax refund program, exceeding 2,000 stores and simplifying the process with measures like "one order, one package, one code." The city saw a substantial increase in tax refunds in 2025, attracting tourists from over 160 countries and extending their average stay. The new policies have boosted sales by allowing tourists to receive tax refunds immediately and spend again in the city. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The 28th China Beijing International Science and Technology Expo was held, showcasing technological achievements from over 800 domestic and international companies in areas like information technology, intelligent manufacturing, and medicine. Companies like Beijing Ecological Home (Leting) Technology Development Co. and Galileo (Tianjin) Technology Co. highlighted the synergistic development between Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. Beijing's strengths in R&D and talent are complemented by Tianjin and Hebei's manufacturing capabilities and industrial space, fostering innovation and efficient production. The expansion of the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center to include the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region provides further policy support for enterprises. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued an "Implementation Plan for a Special Campaign to Raise the Threshold for Certification Bodies." The plan outlines 15 specific measures across four areas: stricter market access, standardized certification activities, improved certification capabilities, and increased regulatory oversight. The measures include stricter qualification reviews, improved management methods, and enhanced risk monitoring. The goal is to promote the healthy and orderly development of the certification services industry. The initiative does not appear to directly address U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In response to the 18th National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day, the People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) is leveraging technology to enhance its disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief efforts. PICC has developed the "Wanxiang Cloud" platform for risk management, utilizing data from multiple sources to provide early warnings for various natural disasters. The company is also constructing an integrated monitoring network using satellite remote sensing, drones, and AI. In 2025, PICC issued over 36.8 million early warnings, inspected 117,400 locations, and transferred 20,000 vehicles and 38,200 non-vehicle properties.
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Summary: The article highlights the work of nurses in China in honor of International Nurses Day, focusing on three specific nurses: Hu Wei, Yuan Yuan, and Wang Ting. Hu Wei, head nurse at Peking University People's Hospital, emphasizes clinical research alongside patient care and manages a large nursing team. Yuan Yuan, an ICU nurse at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, is noted for her quick thinking and critical care skills. Wang Ting, an emergency room nurse at the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, focuses on initial patient care, emergency response, and comprehensive nursing duties.
Summary: This article discusses the dedication and hard work of nurses in China, emphasizing their commitment to patient care through examples like arriving early for shifts and providing comfort alongside treatment. It highlights the demanding nature of nursing, including long hours and sacrifices, while acknowledging both the critical interventions and routine tasks involved. The piece advocates for greater societal support and recognition for nurses, including improved working conditions and increased patient cooperation. It calls for appreciation and respect for nurses' contributions to public health, without any mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's National Health Commission reported that the country's registered nurse population reached 6.062 million by the end of 2023, an increase of approximately 29% since 2020. The commission highlighted improvements in nurse qualifications, with over 80% holding associate degrees or higher, and increased training in specialized areas like geriatric and pediatric care. Efforts are underway to optimize nursing services, expand "Internet + nursing services," and develop home-based elderly care. On International Nurses Day, the National Health Commission expressed appreciation for nurses, and emphasized the importance of improving and developing the nursing workforce. The commission also expressed its continued focus on training nurses in areas of particular need.
Summary: The Chinese Ministry of Public Security announced the joint takedown with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of a drug trafficking ring in early April. Operations in Liaoning, Guangdong, Florida, and Nevada resulted in the arrest of five suspects (two Chinese, three American) and the seizure of drugs including etonitazene and bromazolam. This case successfully disrupted a cross-border drug trafficking route between China and the U.S. The ministry stated that this successful joint operation demonstrates the commitment of both nations to combatting drug-related crimes.
Summary: During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Anhui Province spent 11.5 billion yuan on the development of programs for people with disabilities, resulting in 127,000 new jobs for urban and rural disabled people. Vocational skills training was provided to 112,000 disabled people, achieving a 60.1% employment rate for those of working age. The province also focused on improving rehabilitation services, cultural activities, and legal aid for disabled individuals. Anhui has also been involved in national pilot programs for disability prevention, family doctor services and hearing rehabilitation. The province is also working to improve the accessibility of both physical infrastructure and internet resources.
Summary: The city of Liuzhou in Guangxi province has implemented new regulations on integrating vocational education with industry, effective May 1st. This legislation, the first of its kind in Guangxi, aims to address issues like low enterprise engagement by offering incentives such as tax benefits and land use support. The regulations seek to align vocational training with local industry needs, ensuring a 90% match between school programs and key Liuzhou sectors. The policy also promotes overseas job opportunities for graduates.
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Summary: Yunnan's Wenshan Prefecture is leveraging its clean energy resources to develop a complete green aluminum industry chain, aiming for a production value exceeding 100 billion yuan by 2025. The region is focusing on green electricity to power the production of ultra-thin aluminum foil, crucial for various applications. Wenshan is establishing energy storage facilities and exploring direct green power supply to ensure stable energy for aluminum production. The prefecture promotes the use of green energy in production, enabling the traceability, certification, and verification of the carbon footprint of its aluminum products. By implementing an "aluminum liquid direct supply" model, Wenshan attracts both upstream and downstream enterprises to the industrial park, forming a complete industrial chain.
Summary: The article discusses Yunnan's Wenshan prefecture integrating its abundant hydropower, wind, and solar resources with the aluminum industry, achieving a 98% clean energy usage rate for ultra-thin aluminum foil production. Other regions, such as Inner Mongolia's Erdos and Gansu's Jinchang, are similarly leveraging renewable energy to upgrade industries like coal chemicals and metal smelting. The article emphasizes that this green transition approach, tailored to local resources, is crucial for high-quality development and achieving China's "dual carbon" goals. It calls for collaborative efforts in policy support, technological innovation, and market development to inject vitality into traditional industries and boost green growth.
Summary: The sixth batch of the third round of central environmental inspections has been launched, with teams deployed to Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, Tibet, Xinjiang, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. The inspection teams will focus on implementing Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought to promote regional coordinated development and high-quality development. Local Party leaders pledged full support for the inspections, including providing information and coordinating efforts. The month-long inspections will address ecological and environmental concerns raised through public channels, while adhering to disciplinary requirements and striving for accuracy and effectiveness. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The annual migration of Tibetan antelope in the Kekexili region has begun, with the first group of 158 animals observed migrating on May 7th. The Kekexili National Nature Reserve Administration is implementing measures such as traffic control and monitoring in key areas to ensure the safe passage of the antelopes. The administration is also tracking migration data and providing protection during the birthing season. The Kekexili Nature Reserve Administration has continuously strengthened the protection of Tibetan antelope and its habitat over the years. The Tibetan antelope population in Kekexili has reached more than 70,000.
Summary: Guizhou Province reported a 91.3% year-on-year decrease in forest fires during the recent fire prevention period, attributing the positive trend to proactive measures. The province has focused on regulated burning, established prevention networks, and improved emergency response effectiveness. To address the high percentage of fires caused by agricultural activities, Guizhou has implemented controlled burning programs and promoted alternative uses for straw. Furthermore, the province has established a comprehensive monitoring network combining technology and personnel, along with improved aviation emergency response capabilities. These coordinated efforts have shifted the focus from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention.
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Summary: At the World Table Tennis Championships in London, the Chinese women's and men's teams both defeated Japan in the finals, securing their 7th and 12th consecutive titles respectively. Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin were named best female and male athletes of the tournament. China's team composition reflects a period of transition, with veterans and newcomers alike contributing to the victories. Wang Liqin, President of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, emphasized the need to maintain a competitive edge and prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, amid rising competition from other nations. The article suggests that the team's performance at this event will be used as a benchmark for preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Summary: The Chinese national table tennis team recently won two championships, continuing its legacy of success in the sport. The article attributes China's dominance to its history, strong grassroots participation, and deep cultural significance within the country. Collective spirit and dedication to national honor are highlighted as key factors in the team's consistent achievements. The article emphasizes the team's commitment to continued effort and future successes. It does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2026 National Dragon Boat Championships were held in Leshan, Sichuan, marking the restart of the event after over two decades. The competition featured 31 teams and 739 athletes competing in various categories. According to Chinese Dragon Boat Association official Wei Wei, the event aims to meet public demand for sports and select athletes for international competitions. The choice of Wutongqiao as the location was due to its historical connection to dragon boat racing and its salt industry heritage. The event also seeks to promote dragon boat culture and develop local tourism.
Summary: The third "Great Beauty Qinghai Plateau Football" Super League (Qingchao League) opened in Xining, Qinghai Province. The opening match saw the home team, Xining Snow Leopard, draw 1-1 with Golog Gesar. The League aims to promote the integrated development of agriculture, sports, culture, tourism, commerce, and healthcare industries. A special exhibition area featuring local products such as highland barley and wolfberries was set up outside the Qinghai Sports Center. The Qinghai Provincial Department of Commerce issued 1 million yuan in exclusive consumer coupons for "Qinghai Good Things" on e-commerce platforms.
Summary: The fifth National Senior Games opened in Taiyuan, Shanxi, with over 3,800 participants from 39 delegations. The opening ceremony featured cultural performances showcasing traditional Chinese fitness culture and Shanxi folk customs. Co-sponsored by several national organizations, the Games, themed "Silver Age Fitness Demonstrates Style, Health and Happiness Together," will be held across 15 provinces from April to October. The event includes 14 age-appropriate exchange and display activities and is expected to attract nearly 10,000 senior sports enthusiasts. Shanxi aims to promote the integration of sports with culture, tourism, and the health industry by hosting the opening ceremony.
Summary: The Chinese national archery team achieved its best results at the Shanghai leg of the 2026 Archery World Cup, securing 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal. Team leader Mu Yong stated that the team's performance exceeded expectations and validated their training, particularly improving consistency in high-pressure situations. China won gold in the mixed team recurve against South Korea and in the men's individual recurve. The team is focusing on individual improvements to boost team performance, preparing for the Olympic qualification tournament next year.
Summary: The Chinese national team topped the medal table at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged, Hungary, with a total of 4 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The Chinese team won gold medals in the women's K-4 500m (Yu Shimeng, Yin Mengdie, Wang Nan, and Shen Siyu), women's C-1 500m (Sun Mengya), men's C-1 500m (Ji Bowen), and women's C-4 500m (Li Shuqi, Yang Li, Sun Mengya, and Ma Yanan). The next competition is scheduled for May 14-17 in Brandenburg, Germany. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Chinese women's draughts (checkers) team won its first World Team Championship in the 2026 event held in Saint-Doulchard, France, overcoming Ukraine in the final standings. After a strong start, the team briefly trailed Ukraine before a final-round draw against Poland combined with a Ukrainian loss secured the victory based on a narrow advantage in game points. The championship included both men's and women's events, with regular, rapid, and super-rapid game formats. This marks a significant breakthrough for China in international draughts. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: The article profiles Ding Hui, a highly decorated veteran tank soldier in the PLA's 82nd Group Army, highlighting his 33 years of service and six participations in military parades. Ding emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to new military technologies, advocating for a "zeroing" of mindset when faced with equipment upgrades. He stresses the critical role of rigorous training and the integration of parade experiences into regular combat readiness exercises. Ding also underscores the value of mentorship and developing a strong team, instilling in his trainees a dedication to excellence and battlefield readiness. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: During recent naval open days in cities like Shanghai and Qingdao, People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) sailors assisted visitors boarding ships, demonstrating care and concern for the public. These acts, from helping elderly visitors to setting up interactive displays, showcase the strong bond between the military and the people, fostering trust and appreciation. The open days aim to bridge the gap between the public and the military, highlighting the PLAN's role in safeguarding the nation and promoting a sense of national security. The events featured various activities, including rope knot lessons and flag semaphore exercises, to enrich the visitor experience. The article emphasizes the mutual affection between the People's Navy and the people, with citizens expressing their gratitude and respect for the sailors.
Summary: A military cook, a Staff Sergeant, recounts his 12 years of experience in the military, emphasizing the importance of his role in boosting combat effectiveness by providing nutritious and comforting meals to soldiers. He details his efforts to improve his culinary skills and cater to the diverse tastes of soldiers from different regions, incorporating flavors to remind them of home. He also describes training new cooks, passing on his knowledge and tips for preparing meals under various conditions. He views his role as essential to strengthening the military.
Summary: Sun Shouzhu, a 101-year-old family member of a war veteran, traveled to Taizhou to visit the naval vessel Taizhou and commemorate the 77th anniversary of the People's Navy. She reminisced about witnessing the Yangtze River Crossing Campaign and the navy's development from small boats to modern warships. Taizhou naval officers accompanied her, showing her new equipment and the modernized "Chinese core" of the ship. Sun expressed pride in the nation's strength and the navy's progress. The event fostered a sense of patriotism and commitment to defending the country's maritime borders.
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Summary: Here's a summary of each article: * **Hisense:** Jia Shaoqian, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hisense Group, stated that user trust is the most crucial element for a brand's success, emphasizing quality and user satisfaction through technological innovation, like the Xinghai large model. * **Xifeng Liquor:** Zhang Zheng, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shaanxi Xifeng Liquor Group, highlighted the company's commitment to green development, digital transformation, and promoting Chinese culture internationally, including on the Belt and Road initiative. * **China Feihe:** Leng Youbin, Chairman of China Feihe Co., Ltd., emphasized the company's focus on independent innovation in milk protein processing to address core ingredient bottlenecks and contribute to China's health strategy. * **Zhongyuan Environmental Protection:** Liang Weigang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd., stated that the company is committed to green, low-carbon, high-quality development through technological innovation and ecological responsibility, aligning with national strategies. * **WeBank:** WeBank is focused on using digital technology to solve financing problems for small and micro enterprises, with a focus on serving the elderly, disabled, and rural markets. * **Industrial Bank:** Industrial Bank launched its "Xinghuo Technology" brand to support technology companies throughout their lifecycle, focusing on early-stage, small, long-term, and hard technology investments. * **SKSHU Paint Co.:** SKSHU Paint Co. is promoting product upgrades through technological innovation, accelerating the "architectural coatings + industrial coatings" dual-wheel drive, and aiming to become a "cultural ambassador" for China through lacquer art.
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Summary: Solis Group is focusing on high-end intelligent electric vehicles, collaborating across industries for innovation, and has partnered with Huawei. Yunnan Baiyao Group is building a digital intelligent manufacturing system to upgrade the traditional Chinese medicine industry. Yanghe Group is investing in public welfare and promoting national fitness. BaiXiang Foods is focusing on product quality to gain consumer trust.
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Summary: A traditional agroforestry system in Parana, Brazil, where mate tea is grown under the shade of native Araucaria trees, has been recognized by the FAO as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. This system, dating back 500 years, promotes biodiversity and sustainable production, with local farmers viewing the tea as a link to their past and future. The state government has supported the industry through legislation, technology promotion, and ecological protection, encouraging farmers to maintain the symbiotic relationship between the tea plants and the Araucaria forests. This has led to economic benefits for local families and the preservation of the endangered Araucaria tree. There was no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: On Japan's Constitution Memorial Day, approximately 50,000 Japanese citizens protested against constitutional revision, while a pro-revision forum featuring a video appearance by Sanae Takaichi drew only 850 attendees. The article asserts that the right-wing's push for constitutional amendment, particularly regarding emergency powers and formalizing the Self-Defense Forces, faces strong popular opposition. Protesters fear the revisions will erode democratic oversight and pave the way for remilitarization. The article also mentions that youth are at the forefront of the opposition to these changes. It concludes by stating that the right-wing's actions are a departure from peaceful development and risk regional stability.
Summary: Here's a summary of the articles: * **UN Nairobi Expansion:** UN Secretary-General Guterres and Kenyan President Ruto jointly launched a \$340 million expansion project for the UN Office at Nairobi, aiming to make it the third-largest UN hub after New York and Geneva by 2029. * **Poland Sues EU over Mercosur Trade Deal:** Poland has filed a lawsuit with the EU Court of Justice against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, citing concerns for Polish farmers and consumers. * **Asia-Pacific Rare Disease Alliance Established:** The Asia-Pacific Rare Disease Alliance was launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aiming to address challenges in rare disease diagnosis and treatment across the region.
Summary: The article describes the Seville April Fair, a major annual folk festival in Spain held from late April to early May. Originating as a livestock market in the mid-19th century, it has evolved into a large-scale public celebration. Locals erect colorful tents and wear traditional costumes to enjoy parties and dance. The festival is increasingly attracting tourists and becoming a symbol of Spain's multiculturalism.
Summary: The Canadian Obesity Association released its 2026-2029 strategic plan focused on public awareness and improved treatment as obesity rates have risen sharply, particularly among young adults. A recent report from Statistics Canada showed a significant increase in obesity rates since 2009, with abdominal obesity being prevalent. Obesity is increasingly viewed as a public health issue, costing Canada's healthcare system billions and leading to increased medical visits and the need for care. While the Canadian government and institutions have implemented measures like updating dietary guidelines and defining obesity as a chronic disease, experts argue that current healthcare systems lack sufficient support for obesity management. The Canadian Obesity Association's Ian Patton emphasizes the need to recognize obesity as a complex chronic disease requiring comprehensive management.
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Summary: In an interview with People's Daily, German sinologist Dr. Helwig Schmidt-Glintzer (施寒微) discussed the unique characteristics of Chinese culture, emphasizing "unity within diversity" as a core feature that enables China to understand and engage with differences effectively. He argued that understanding China's history and culture is essential for comprehending its contemporary governance and development, noting China's pragmatic and open approach to adapting its path while maintaining its cultural foundations. Schmidt-Glintzer also suggested that Europe should learn from China's institutional flexibility and adaptability in governance. He called on Europe to strengthen ties with China, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative, and to actively learn from Chinese wisdom to address global challenges, advocating for increased cross-cultural communication and cooperation.
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Summary: During the "May Day" holiday, the article reports on the revitalization efforts in Putian City, Fujian Province, specifically focusing on the Mulan River basin. To address uneven development, Putian is promoting "片区化" (group-based) cross-village joint development, where stronger villages lead weaker ones in economic development, exemplified by initiatives in areas like the Beiyang Lychee Water Village and the "Gongfu Gui" longan-producing area. These joint efforts include shared resource management, coordinated industrial planning, and streamlined decision-making processes facilitated by service teams composed of industry experts and party members. The initiative aims to boost village collective economies and increase incomes through coordinated tourism and agricultural projects. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Yanting County's establishment of a Party Committee within the Julong Chemical Industrial Park to strengthen Party leadership over economic development and address coordination challenges. This Party Committee oversees functional Party branches dedicated to construction, investment, enterprise services, and social affairs, aiming to provide efficient, coordinated support to businesses within the park. They have established mechanisms for collaborative discussion, joint activities, talent cultivation, problem-solving, and industrial linkages. This new structure aims to foster a regionalized Party-building model that promotes high-quality development within the chemical industrial park.
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Summary: Former state-owned enterprise (SOE) Party Secretary and Chairman Tang was expelled from the Party and removed from his position for abusing his power. Tang intervened in 15 projects to benefit his wife's appraisal company, netting her over 2 million RMB. He was found to have used his position to influence project evaluations and bidding processes, even appearing on contracts opposite his wife. The Yiyang Discipline Inspection Commission is now implementing a special action to tighten anti-corruption measures within the city. The article highlights the dangers of concentrated power within SOEs and the importance of oversight.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of humility, diligence, and a focus on practical action for Chinese Communist Party (CCP) cadres, drawing on the ancient saying "不矜其能，羞伐其德." It stresses that cadres should prioritize long-term, foundational work over short-term gains and avoid self-promotion, highlighting ecological protection and grassroots governance as examples. The article advocates for cadres to engage directly with the people, focusing on addressing their concerns and measuring success through practical results and public approval rather than self-aggrandizement. It urges cadres to remain grounded and dedicated to their work, embodying the principle of "people-first" in their actions. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: The author, a digital artist, discusses the evolving relationship between technology and art, arguing that technology should serve as a foundation for emotional expression. They explore the differences between Western and Chinese aesthetics, highlighting how technology provides order while art offers soul. The author details their experience using digital technology to recreate ancient art, emphasizing the importance of cultural roots in the digital age. The goal is for technology to "disappear" in the final work, allowing the emotional core to connect directly with the audience. The author advocates for maintaining curiosity about technology while respecting humanities, using rational technology to tell emotional stories.
Summary: This article critiques the trend in Chinese television dramas of prioritizing social media buzz and trending topics over authentic storytelling and character development. It argues that many contemporary dramas are constructed around pre-determined "hot" topics and character tropes, resulting in fragmented narratives and characters that serve as mere vehicles for these themes, lacking depth and genuine emotional resonance. The author contrasts this with classic dramas that prioritize well-developed characters and realistic portrayals of life, allowing relevant themes to emerge organically. The article emphasizes that focusing on authentic character development and human experiences is crucial for creating enduring and impactful television dramas.
Summary: The popular TV drama "Golden Gate" focuses on customs officers at ports of entry, depicting their efforts to combat smuggling. The show gains popularity with its suspenseful plots based on real cases, emphasizing realistic professional procedures and ethical considerations in customs work. The drama also highlights the mentorship between senior and junior officers, underscoring a sense of duty and professional spirit. Finally, the series reflects China's active alignment with international standards and the deepening reform of its governance system, showcasing the country's commitment to opening up and globalization.
Summary: The micro-drama "Enemy," created by the team behind "Escape from the British Museum," has resonated with Chinese viewers, garnering nearly 1 billion views due to its patriotic themes and high production quality. The drama tells the story of a young couple trapped in a virtual world, facing challenges against a pair of Peking opera performers who are revealed to be patriotic martyrs who sacrificed themselves during the Japanese invasion. The show's success lies in its ability to evoke deep patriotic emotions through detailed storytelling and creative integration of historical elements with modern "infinite flow" narrative techniques, appealing to the sensibilities of China's younger generation. The article contrasts this success with other, less successful, Chinese micro-dramas that are considered shallow attempts to make money.
Summary: The article praises the Chinese historical drama *White Daydream* (literal translation of 白日提灯) for its refreshing departure from the "fast-paced sugar-coating" (快节奏撒糖) of typical historical romance dramas. It highlights the show's focus on a gradual and realistic development of a relationship between two independent and self-aware individuals, avoiding clichéd tropes of misunderstanding and submissive compromise. The drama's focus on traditional Chinese aesthetics (国风美学) and its commitment to strong narrative and character development are also lauded as key strengths. The author suggests that prioritizing these elements over superficial "beauty" and instant gratification is a more sincere approach to storytelling. The article does not reference US-China relations.
Summary: The president and editor-in-chief of the *Works* literary magazine discusses the publication's successful foray into short-form video on Douyin. After initially facing skepticism, *Works* found success by creating relatable and humorous content, including self-deprecating skits and writing tips, which resonated with a wider audience and significantly increased magazine subscriptions. The author argues that the key to successful literary dissemination in the internet age lies in prioritizing value creation and a "pro-social" mindset over simply seeking "traffic." True success, according to the author, lies in understanding the internet era of value exchange - that only by creating value can one harvest attention. The author does not mention the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
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By: 本报记者 于 洋 石惟嘉
"Traditional manufacturing is an important part of the real economy. We must grasp market demand, strengthen technological innovation, and revitalize traditional industries."
——July 2025, Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during an inspection in Shanxi (山西) Province.
From everyday pencils and erasers to screws and valves in industrial machinery, traditional manufacturing is an important pillar of the national economy. In many people's minds, traditional industries are still closely linked to old factories and rows of chimneys.
Stepping into the production workshop of Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd. (阳泉阀门股份有限公司) in Shanxi (山西), the scene is refreshing: digital machine tools operate efficiently, welding robots work flexibly, and 3D-printed products are precisely formed... The workshop is well-organized and full of technology.
In July 2025, Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during an inspection in Shanxi (山西) Province: "The real economy cannot be abandoned, and the traditional industries within the real economy cannot be abandoned. We must achieve transformation and upgrading through technological innovation." "Traditional manufacturing is an important part of the real economy. We must grasp market demand, strengthen technological innovation, and revitalize traditional industries."
The "renewal" of traditional industries is inseparable from major technological upgrades and large-scale equipment updates.
"In the past, the workshop was often filled with smoke and dust, and the backward casting process limited the scale of production, making it impossible to process larger valves," recalled Ma Huizhao (马慧钊), director of the company's production department.
The change began in 2020. Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) launched a "relocation to the park" plan, moving the entire company to the Yangquan High-tech Zone Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park (阳泉高新区智能制造产业园) and comprehensively promoting digital and green transformation.
One-third of the machine tool equipment was eliminated, and CNC vertical lathes, automated welding equipment, and other equipment were put into use one after another; the heavily polluting and inefficient foundry was transformed into a modern assembly workshop equipped with 3D printing equipment... After intelligent transformation and upgrading, the company's labor efficiency increased by more than 20%, and production capacity increased by 15% to 20%.
The transformation of Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) is a vivid microcosm of the transformation and upgrading of China's traditional manufacturing industry. Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that as of January 2026, China (中国) has built more than 35,000 basic-level and more than 8,200 advanced-level smart factories, cultivated 15 leading smart factories, and the newly installed volume of industrial robots accounts for more than 50% of the world. Traditional industries are using technological innovation as an engine to revitalize new vitality.
The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries is inseparable from the deep integration of inheritance and innovation.
In the archive cabinet of the Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) technology building, more than 3,000 design drawings record the technical accumulation of this "century-old factory":
The innovative jet nozzle patent technology has created a cumulative economic benefit of more than 10 million yuan for the company. This technology originated from responding to customer needs and feedback;
The independently developed "surfacing process + robot" technology is specially designed to solve the problem of fusion of dissimilar materials of cast iron and stainless steel, and various technical parameters come from the accumulation of decades of welding workers.
"The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries can also develop new quality productive forces," said Jin Liming (靳利铭), director of the company's technology department. "Every technological innovation and product iteration of Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) is the result of the combination of the experience of generations of workers and new technologies."
In recent years, enterprises and industries like Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) that rely on technological innovation to 老树发新芽 (lǎo shù fā xīn yá - "old tree sprouts new buds," an old thing takes on a new lease of life) have emerged one after another: the automobile industry has achieved leapfrog development by leveraging new energy vehicles, and its export volume has remained the world's first; the steel industry has widely applied digital technology, and a number of smart factories have emerged; the textile industry has combined with artificial intelligence to generate tens of thousands of patterns and styles in seconds... Traditional industries are accelerating towards high-end, intelligent, and green development.
Multiple departments have worked together to successively issue policy documents such as the "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Transformation and Upgrading of Traditional Manufacturing Industry," the "Manufacturing Digital Transformation Action Plan," and the "Implementation Plan for Digital Transformation of the Machinery Industry" to guide and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries through technological innovation, digital empowerment, and green transformation, and comprehensively enhance the competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities of traditional industries.
In Jinjiang (晋江), Fujian (福建) Province, the traditional textile industry of "thousands of people spinning yarn and ten thousand people weaving cloth" is relying on digitalization to accelerate its transformation to a technology-intensive industry;
In Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province, Sany Heavy Industry's (三一重工) No. 18 factory, which has been intelligently upgraded, has become a demonstration factory for the global heavy industry;
In Qamdo (昌都), Tibet (西藏), a fleet of multi-unit unmanned mining vehicles operates on the Yulong Copper Mine (玉龙铜矿) at an altitude of approximately 5,000 meters...
A number of phenomenal modern manufacturing factories continue to emerge, writing vivid footnotes for the transformation and upgrading of China's (中国) traditional industries.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" puts "building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy" in the first place among various strategic tasks, and makes a special chapter deployment for "optimizing and upgrading traditional industries," providing action guidelines for the high-quality development of traditional industries.
Industry prospers the country, and hard work prospers the nation. Relying on advanced technology and equipment to improve the level, the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries is a long-term plan and an inevitable path from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing powerhouse.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍 刘温馨
"It is necessary to actively use new technologies to transform and upgrade traditional industries, and promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries."
——June 24, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, and the Academician Conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
A piece of steel plate, only 0.8 mm thick, can bear 480 tons. What is the concept?
Approximately a steel plate the thickness of an ID card can lift three adult blue whales. This is the new steel grade developed by Bengang Steel Plates—0.8 mm GPa-level complex-phase steel, providing a material selection basis for lightweight automotive design.
On January 23, 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Benxi (本溪), Liaoning (辽宁). While inspecting the Third Cold Rolling Mill of Bengang Steel Plates under Angang Group (鞍钢集团), he emphasized: "The manufacturing industry must adhere to the direction of high-end, intelligent, and green development, and continuously improve the technological content and added value of products. Large state-owned enterprises like Angang (鞍钢) must make more contributions to Chinese-style modernization."
Earnest entrustment, inspiring progress. Developing oxidation-resistant hot-stamping steel to help reduce the weight of photovoltaic supports by 40%; mass-producing 1500 MPa ultra-high-strength dual-phase steel to equip domestic cars with "steel armor"... Bengang Steel Plates actively explores and achieves breakthroughs. Building a "smart brain" centralized control center to achieve data sharing; creating intelligent production lines, unwinding, cleaning, drying, and rolling, all autonomously produced... Bengang Steel Plates' output increased by 25%, labor productivity increased by 65%, and product qualification rate increased by more than 10%. Adopting green energy and achieving green production, blast furnace gas and coke oven gas achieve near-zero emissions, and six types of automotive steel products have obtained carbon footprint accounting certificates for low-carbon emission products... The green background of Bengang Steel Plates is even more distinct.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is always concerned about the development of the manufacturing industry. In June 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, and the Academician Conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, emphasizing: "It is necessary to actively use new technologies to transform and upgrade traditional industries, and promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries." In October 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Anhui (安徽): "Safeguard the foundation of the real economy, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, strengthen strategic emerging industries, proactively plan for future industries, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and build advanced manufacturing clusters with international competitiveness."
Firmly promoting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, the "foundation for establishing the country and the foundation for strengthening the country" is being consolidated step by step—
Innovation momentum is more surging. The production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first in the world for 11 consecutive years, the international market share of the shipbuilding industry continues to lead, and by the end of 2025, the proportion of the added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size to the added value of industry above designated size has increased to 17.1%... Transforming from large to strong, China's manufacturing is moving forward steadily.
The integration of digital and real is more in-depth. More than 500 excellent intelligent factories have been built cumulatively, the industrial internet has achieved full coverage of 41 industrial categories, and the density of manufacturing robots has reached 567 units/10,000 people... China's manufacturing is more intelligent and more efficient.
Green transformation is more widespread. 8336 national green factories and 616 green industrial parks have been cultivated, and the market scale of lithium batteries, photovoltaics, wind power, and environmental protection equipment is globally leading... The "green" content of China's manufacturing continues to increase.
Making a good start and taking the first step in the "15th Five-Year Plan," grasping the advantages, taking advantage of the momentum, and unswervingly strengthening, optimizing, and expanding the manufacturing industry.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "High-quality development of the manufacturing industry is the top priority of high-quality economic development in our country." "The manufacturing industry is an important pillar of the national economy, and promoting Chinese-style modernization must maintain a reasonable proportion of the manufacturing industry."
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposes, "Adhere to focusing on the real economy as the focus of economic development, adhere to the direction of intelligentization, greening, and integration," "Build a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone."
Focusing on "advanced," Angang Group (鞍钢集团) concentrates its efforts on making breakthroughs in key areas, striving to create strategic products with international competitiveness, and optimizing the supply of high-end products; focusing on "improvement," Luoyang Bearing Group (洛轴集团) unswervingly takes the road of independent innovation, tackling the "bottleneck" problems in key areas, allowing more "Luoyang Bearing-made" bearings to enter major national equipment; aiming at "transformation," Liugong Group (柳工集团) continues to increase its R&D efforts in electric construction machinery products, using innovation to promote development and enhance the international competitiveness of its products...
"We will keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, lead industrial innovation with scientific and technological innovation, promote the optimization and refinement of the main steel business, and help build a strong steel and iron backbone for a manufacturing powerhouse," said Tan Chengxu (谭成旭), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Angang Group Co., Ltd. (鞍钢集团有限公司).
Looking back on the road we have traveled, adhering to the path of independent development of industry, relying on our own strength to develop industry and manufacturing, "this path is the right one."
Once the road is identified, move forward firmly, strive hard, and prioritize practical work. The future of China's manufacturing is promising.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 何 聪 江 南 刘军国
"DiDi!" On May 8th, a "Common Prosperity Minibus" stopped at the entrance of Jizhuang Village (季庄村), Shawan Town (沙湾镇), Jingning She Autonomous County (景宁畲族自治县), Lishui City (丽水市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省). Village resident He Jinming (何进明) calmly boarded the bus, "It's so convenient to make a phone reservation and get on the bus on time."
Located in the mountainous area of southern Zhejiang, Jingning (景宁) has innovatively launched a "fixed route + on-demand response" bus service to solve the "last mile" travel problem for people in mountainous areas. People's livelihood projects such as transportation and medical care paint a happy background for She Township Jingning (畲乡景宁).
Data shows that Zhejiang's (浙江) high-quality development and construction of a common prosperity demonstration zone are steadily advancing. Among the 101 provincial-level basic public service standards, 96 have no urban-rural differences, and the income gap between urban and rural residents has narrowed from 1.96 to about 1.81 during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
In September 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Zhejiang (浙江): "Zhejiang (浙江) should take the lead in demonstrating the promotion of common prosperity. We must take narrowing the gap between urban and rural areas, regions, and incomes as the main direction, and further improve the mechanism for integrated urban-rural development." The "15th Five-Year Plan" outline proposes to "promote the comprehensive development of people and take solid steps towards common prosperity for all people."
Thoroughly implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, Zhejiang (浙江) uses the "Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Renovation" project (千万工程) to drive integrated urban-rural development, narrow the "three major gaps," and continuously improve the system and mechanism to steadily promote common prosperity.
Improving the mechanism and deepening "Mountain-Sea Collaboration" (山海协作)——
Luxi Island (鹿西岛), Dongtou District (洞头区), Wenzhou City (温州市), is famous for its yellow croaker farming. "Now the order volume is large and stable, and we are enjoying the dividends of 'Mountain-Sea Collaboration' (山海协作)." Zheng Weina (郑微娜), head of Jinfeng Marine Ranch, is busy shipping goods. "These yellow croakers will soon be on the tables of Hangzhou (杭州) citizens."
Benefiting from the Mountain-Sea Collaboration (山海协作) project, Dongtou District (洞头区) has partnered with Yuhang District (余杭区), Hangzhou City (杭州市). In 2025, the two places will achieve regular cooperation in the supply and demand of agricultural and fishery products, and 18 exhibitions and sales will drive an increase of 13 million yuan in sales of agricultural and fishery products in Dongtou (洞头).
"In addition to agricultural and fishery products, the two places are also actively exploring cooperation in areas such as technology incubation, digital empowerment, and cultural tourism diversion." Tao Wenlong (陶文龙), a cadre from Yuhang District (余杭区) and member of the Standing Committee of the Dongtou District (洞头区) Committee and Deputy District Mayor, introduced that in 2025, Dongtou District's (洞头区) regional GDP increased by 7.9% year-on-year.
In Zhejiang (浙江), the ratio of per capita disposable income of residents in mountainous and island counties to the provincial average increased from 0.732 in 2021 to 0.756 in 2025, and the coordination and balance of urban-rural regional development continue to increase. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Zhejiang (浙江) will continue to deepen the Mountain-Sea Collaboration (山海协作) project, promote all-round pairing cooperation between economically strong counties, provincial state-owned enterprises, and mountainous and island counties, cultivate and strengthen "one county, one industry," and accelerate the high-quality development of the county economy.
Group development to promote urban-rural integration——
Puyuan Town (濮院镇), Tongxiang City (桐乡市), Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), does not produce wool, but 7 out of every 10 sweaters in the country are sent from here.
"In the past, I ran a small ironing workshop at home. I couldn't handle more orders, and I didn't have the confidence to expand." Shi Jianyu (史建宇), an operator in Yongyue Village (永越村), Puyuan Town (濮院镇), said.
The Puyuan Town (濮院镇) Party Committee guided six villages, including Xinlian Village (新联村) and Yongyue Village (永越村), to establish ironing centers, gathering nearly 500 operators with an average annual income of nearly 10 million yuan. At the same time, Tongxiang City (桐乡市) promoted the sinking of urban scientific research and other resources, guiding the intelligent and green transformation and development of the sweater industry.
Adapting to local conditions and giving full play to their strengths, Zhejiang (浙江) guides various villages to strengthen, supplement, and extend the chain around the advantageous industrial chain, and accelerate the development of rural area groups. 226 provincial-level key villages in the province are radiating and driving the coordinated development of 1,447 surrounding villages, with 1,094 projects under construction in the area.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we will continue to use the 'Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Renovation' project (千万工程) to drive integrated urban-rural development and accelerate the formation of a vivid situation of 'a thousand villages leading and ten thousand villages becoming rich together'." A relevant person in charge of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (浙江省农业农村厅) said.
Sinking resources to optimize public services——
Early in the morning, villagers lined up in an orderly manner in front of the mobile clinic vehicle parked in the cultural auditorium of Gedao Village (戈剳村), Huangcun Township (黄村乡), Liandu District (莲都区), Lishui City (丽水市).
The vehicle is fully equipped with general practice diagnosis and treatment instruments, portable ultrasound instruments, and other equipment. "The mobile clinic comes every week, which is very convenient for medical treatment!" said Wang Dachu (王大初), a 76-year-old villager.
In response to the difficulties faced by people in remote areas in seeking medical consultation and treatment, Zhejiang (浙江) has innovatively constructed a smart vehicle-mounted medical system to realize functions such as remote consultation online appointment and online retrieval of health records, and promote the sinking of high-quality medical resources.
As of now, Zhejiang Province (浙江省) has equipped 508 mobile clinic vehicles and set up 1,510 mobile clinic points. Since 2025, more than 93,000 vehicle trips have been made, serving 590,000 people.
Medical care, education, and elderly care, the integration of basic public services is becoming a grasp for Zhejiang (浙江) to promote common prosperity. In Zhejiang (浙江), 4,736 teachers "have their establishment unchanged and serve across schools," more than 12,000 elderly meal assistance points serve people for meals, and more than 16,000 "15-minute quality cultural life circles" enrich people's spiritual lives. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Zhejiang (浙江) will continue to promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of basic public services, so that the people can share a quality life.
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, we adhere to pragmatic work and strive to be the first, and strive to promote the high-quality development and construction of a common prosperity demonstration zone to achieve decisive progress, and take the lead in presenting a vivid picture of basically realizing socialist modernization." The main person in charge of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee (浙江省委) said.
Return to Top(Reported by Zhang Shuo (张烁) from Beijing on May 11th) Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Chang Jung-kung (张荣恭), Vice Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, and representatives from cultural circles on both sides of the Taiwan Strait attending the 3rd Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit in Beijing on the 11th.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) meeting with Eric Chu (郑丽文), Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, delivered an important speech that pointed out the direction for the development of cross-strait relations and inspired all Chinese sons and daughters to work together to advance the great cause of national reunification and national rejuvenation. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized that Chinese culture is the common spiritual wealth of compatriots on both sides of the strait and is the "root" and "soul" of compatriots on both sides of the strait. The theme of this summit is "Blood is thicker than water, culture is interconnected," which is to demonstrate the common belief of compatriots on both sides of the strait to adhere to the indivisibility of the territory, the non-chaos of the country, the non-dispersion of the nation, and the non-interruption of civilization, and to demonstrate the mission and responsibility of compatriots on both sides of the strait to be guardians, inheritors, and promoters of Chinese culture.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that Chinese culture is the spiritual lifeline of the Chinese nation, the common Chinese root and Chinese soul of compatriots on both sides of the strait, which originates from blood, is rooted in history, and is cast in the heart, and will not be forgotten and cannot be erased. Compatriots on both sides of the strait must strengthen their confidence in Chinese culture, shoulder the mission of continuing the Chinese cultural heritage and prospering Chinese culture, and forge a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation. We must inherit the Chinese national spirit and the Chinese national value system, strengthen cross-strait cultural exchanges, promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, deepen cross-strait integrated development, and achieve spiritual harmony between compatriots on both sides of the strait. We must promote the innovative development of Chinese culture and enhance the spiritual strength to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. We must adhere to the One-China principle and the "1992 Consensus" and resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism and "de-Sinicization," and firmly safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation. Young people on both sides of the strait should establish correct views of history, nation, and country, and contribute their youthful strength to the bright future of the Chinese nation.
Chang Jung-kung (张荣恭) said that the people on both sides of the strait are influenced by Chinese culture, are all Chinese, and are one family. Both sides of the strait belong to one China, and the peaceful development of cross-strait relations cannot be separated from national identity and political mutual trust. On the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," we must jointly inherit, promote, and develop Chinese culture, and devote ourselves to peace, struggle, and national rejuvenation.
Yin Li (尹力) and others attended the meeting.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Hangzhou on May 11th: On May 11th, Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Digital Education Conference in Hangzhou (杭州) and delivered a speech.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that the development of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence is changing rapidly. President Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the profound impact of artificial intelligence on education, emphasizing the need to promote artificial intelligence education in all stages and universal education throughout society, and to continuously cultivate high-quality talents. In recent years, China has been deeply implementing the national digital education strategy, accelerating the digital empowerment of education transformation, sharing high-quality digital education resources with global learners, and working with all parties to promote the construction of a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable global digital education ecosystem.
Han Zheng (韩正) pointed out that the integrated development of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and education is not only an important opportunity for global education development but also a common challenge faced by all countries. China is willing to work with all parties to deeply explore the development vision and governance approaches of digital education, improve rules and standards systems, and jointly promote digital education transformation and innovation.
Han Zheng (韩正) put forward four suggestions: First, adhere to a people-oriented approach, maintain the original intention of nurturing people, pay more attention to education's enlightenment of human wisdom and nourishment of the soul, and cultivate new people of the times who are good at solving problems, possess lifelong learning abilities, can master artificial intelligence, and lead future development. Second, adhere to universal benefit and fairness, ensure equal accessibility, promote the joint construction and sharing of digital infrastructure, and continuously enhance the inclusiveness, fairness, and quality of education, so that the dividends of the integrated development of digital technology and education benefit more people. Third, adhere to intelligent benevolence and safe and orderly development, establish a risk monitoring and assessment system, guide the good use and prevent the abuse of artificial intelligence, and ensure that artificial intelligence technology truly serves the comprehensive growth of learners. Fourth, adhere to open co-creation and promote mutual learning among civilizations, adhere to an open attitude and innovative spirit, rely on multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), give play to the role of the World Digital Education Alliance, deepen international exchanges and cooperation, and jointly promote the healthy development of digital education.
Swiss Federal President and Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, Guy Parmelin (帕姆兰), delivered a video address to the opening ceremony. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay (阿纳尼) attended and delivered a speech.
The theme of the 2026 World Digital Education Conference is "Artificial Intelligence + Education: Transformation, Development, Governance." More than 850 people, including representatives and experts from Chinese and foreign government departments, international organizations, universities and primary and secondary schools, and enterprises, attended the opening ceremony.
Before the opening ceremony, Han Zheng (韩正) inspected the exhibition booths showcasing the achievements of digital education and interacted with the heads of participating organizations and enterprises.
Return to TopThis Wenchang (文昌), May 11th (Reporter Shi Lei (石磊) and Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶)) According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office (中国载人航天工程办公室): At 8:14 AM Beijing (北京) time on May 11th, the Long March 7 Y11 carrier rocket (长征七号遥十一运载火箭), carrying the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft (天舟十号货运飞船), was ignited and launched at the Wenchang Space Launch Site (文昌航天发射场) in China. About 10 minutes later, the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft successfully separated from the rocket and entered its predetermined orbit. Subsequently, the spacecraft's solar panels were successfully deployed, marking a complete success for the launch mission.
After entering orbit, the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft successfully completed its state settings and, at 13:11 Beijing (北京) time on May 11th, successfully docked with the rear port of the Tianhe core module (天和核心舱) of the space station. After the rendezvous and docking, Tianzhou-10 will enter the combined flight phase. Subsequently, the Shenzhou-18 astronaut crew (神舟二十一号航天员乘组) will enter the Tianzhou-10 cargo spacecraft to carry out cargo transfer and other related work as planned.
This mission is the fifth cargo resupply mission since China's manned space program entered the space station application and development phase, the thirty-ninth launch mission since the project was established, and the 641st flight of the Long March series of carrier rockets (长征系列运载火箭) and the tenth flight of the Tianzhou spacecraft.
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Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 11th (新华社北京5月11日) - With the approval of the Party Central Committee and the State Council (党中央、国务院), the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) recently issued the "State Council Legislative Work Plan for 2026" (《国务院2026年度立法工作计划》, hereinafter referred to as the "State Council Legislative Plan").
The "State Council Legislative Plan" proposes that the overall requirements for the State Council's legislative work in 2026 are 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) under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平同志) at its core, to fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大) and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, to earnestly implement the arrangements of the Fourth Plenary Session, to thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thinking on the rule of law, to earnestly study and implement the spirit of the Central Conference on Overall Law-Based Governance, to profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments," to strengthen the "four consciousnesses," to strengthen the "four confidences," to achieve the "two safeguards," to adhere to the organic unity of the Party's leadership, the people being the masters of the country, and the rule of law, to focus on building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level, to pay more attention to the coordination of the rule of law with reform, development, and stability, to pay more attention to safeguarding and promoting social fairness and justice, to coordinate legislation, amendment, repeal, and interpretation, to strengthen legislation in key areas, emerging areas, and foreign-related areas, to improve the quality and efficiency of legislation, and to provide a strong legal guarantee for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
The "State Council Legislative Plan" emphasizes that high-quality legislation should promote high-quality development and maintain high-level security, serving to ensure the smooth realization of the economic and social development goals and tasks during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. First, focusing on building a high-level socialist market economy system and accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, it lists the draft Financial Law, the draft revision of the Bidding Law, and the formulation of regulations on the construction of a unified national market. Second, focusing on strengthening the construction of a law-based government and optimizing the legal business environment, it revises the Implementing Regulations of the Administrative Reconsideration Law and the Regulations on Procedures for the Formulation of Administrative Regulations. Third, focusing on accelerating high-level self-reliance in science and technology and stimulating the cultural innovation and creativity of the entire nation, it lists the draft revision of the Teachers Law and revises the Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services. Fourth, focusing on increasing efforts to guarantee and improve people's livelihoods and accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, it lists the draft revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law, formulates the Water Supply Regulations, and revises the Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law. Fifth, focusing on promoting the modernization of the national security system and capabilities and building a higher-level Peaceful China, it lists the draft revision of the Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction Law and formulates the Regulations on the Investigation and Governance of Hidden Dangers of Production Safety Accidents. Sixth, focusing on strengthening the construction of a foreign-related legal system and capacity and serving the expansion of high-level opening up, it lists the draft revision of the Customs Law, formulates the Provisions of the State Council on the Security of Industrial and Supply Chains, and revises the Regulations on the Origin of Imported and Exported Goods. At the same time, the "State Council Legislative Plan" makes arrangements for accelerating the comprehensive legislation on the healthy development of artificial intelligence, and makes general arrangements for legislative projects that are urgently needed to further comprehensively deepen reform, accelerate the transformation of government functions, develop new quality productive forces, safeguard national security, strengthen foreign-related rule of law, and accelerate the modernization of national defense and the military with high quality.
The "State Council Legislative Plan" requires that all departments of the State Council (国务院各部门) should strengthen their sense of responsibility and earnestly implement the execution of the legislative work plan. The Ministry of Justice (司法部) should strengthen supervision and coordination and comprehensively promote the implementation of the plan.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 11th (Reporters Shang Hao (尚昊) and Luo Xin (罗鑫)) The third Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit, with the permanent theme of "Inheritance, Promotion, and Development" and the annual theme of "Blood Ties, Shared Culture," opened in Beijing (北京) on the 11th. Over 800 representatives from various sectors, including the cultural field from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, attended.
Yin Li (尹力), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, delivered a speech, stating that General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese culture, emphasizing that compatriots on both sides of the Strait share the same roots, culture, and ethnicity, and that Chinese culture is the spiritual root and belonging of compatriots on both sides. We are willing to work with Taiwan (台湾) compatriots to continue the roots of traditional culture, deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation, so that both sides can stimulate emotional resonance and promote mutual understanding among the people in promoting Chinese culture, and enhance the sense of belonging, identity, and honor of the Chinese nation. We will promote cultural innovation and cooperation, share the fruits of integrated development, and enrich the spiritual and cultural life of people on both sides of the Strait. We will explore the contemporary value of Chinese culture, promote Chinese culture to the world, inject strong spiritual impetus into the joint efforts of both sides to promote the great cause of national reunification, and allow Chinese people on both sides of the Strait to share the glory of national rejuvenation.
Song Tao (宋涛), Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, presided over the opening ceremony. He stated that holding this Cross-Strait Chinese Culture Summit is a vivid practice of implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech during his meeting with Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu (郑丽文). Chinese culture is the foundation of compatriots on both sides of the Strait and the strongest backbone in the face of adversity. It is hoped that people in Taiwan's (台湾) cultural circles will work with us to guide the vast number of Taiwan (台湾) compatriots to stand firm on the national position, strengthen cultural self-confidence, take Chinese culture as the root and national righteousness as the priority, resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference, jointly safeguard the common home of the Chinese nation, and jointly create a better future for national rejuvenation.
Zhang Hongsen (张宏森), Chairman of the China Writers Association, delivered a speech, stating that cultural figures on both sides of the Strait should be of one heart and one mind, work together, continue to deepen mutual understanding among compatriots on both sides of the Strait, and use peaceful wisdom, broad minds, historical responsibility, and future vision to add bricks and tiles to cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two sides, and use our actions to bring more happiness to future generations.
Chang Jung-kung (张荣恭), Vice Chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, delivered a speech, stating that the summit's permanent theme of "Inheritance, Promotion, and Development" is also an eternal proposition of common concern to all people with lofty ideals who love Chinese culture. The Chinese Kuomintang is willing to work with all relevant parties to promote cross-strait cultural exchanges and cooperation on the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," seeking the greatest well-being for the people on both sides of the Strait and opening up a grand future for national rejuvenation. Liu Chao-shiuan (刘兆玄), Chairman of the Chinese Culture Sustainable Development Foundation, delivered a speech, stating that Chinese culture has continued for thousands of years without interruption, and no matter where we are, we can find resonance in this cultural context.
The summit's main forum was held on the same day. Kang Zhen (康震), Vice President of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学), Yin Chi-ming (尹启铭), Director of the Taiwan Chinese Culture Sustainable Development Foundation, Shan Jixiang (单霁翔), former Director of the Palace Museum (故宫博物院), Feng Mingzhu (冯明珠), Director of the Taiwan Baoji Xiang Cultural and Historical Research Institute, and other guests from both sides of the Strait delivered keynote speeches on jointly promoting Chinese culture. During the third summit, there will also be a Cross-Strait Media Summit, sub-forums, exhibitions, and exchange visits.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 11th. On the eve of the 2026 "5·12" International Nurses Day, Liu Guozhong (刘国中), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, visited the Beijing Emergency Medical Center (北京急救中心) to visit and extend greetings to frontline clinical nurses. He extended festive greetings to the more than 6 million nursing workers across the country. He encouraged everyone to conscientiously study and comprehend the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, to **牢记初心使命** (láo jì chū xīn shǐ mìng - "firmly remember original intention mission," to remain true to one's original aspiration and keep one's mission firmly in mind), cherish professional honor, practically improve the level of nursing services, hone excellent work style, wholeheartedly safeguard the people's health, and make greater contributions to accelerating the construction of a healthy China.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) had in-depth exchanges with the center's medical staff, learning in detail about the construction of the nursing team, nursing services, pre-hospital emergency care, and the 120 dispatch operation. He stated that nursing work is an important component of the health and healthcare undertaking. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's nursing service system has been continuously improved, the size of the team has continued to expand, and professional capabilities have steadily improved, making important contributions to effectively preventing and controlling the epidemic and protecting the people's health.
Liu Guozhong (刘国中) emphasized that the "15th Five-Year Plan" is a critical period for the construction of a healthy China, which puts forward new requirements for the high-quality development of nursing work. It is necessary to adapt to the people's growing and diversified health needs, strengthen the construction of the nursing team, strengthen clinical practice and professional skills training, innovate nursing service methods, implement a rehabilitation nursing expansion and improvement project, and strive to provide the public with more high-quality and efficient nursing services. All regions and departments must earnestly care for and love the nursing team, protect the rights and interests of nurses, improve incentive mechanisms, publicize advanced models, and create a good atmosphere in the whole society that respects the nursing profession and supports nursing work.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 帆 王永战
On May 11th, the "15th Five-Year Plan" Sichuan Special Press Conference was held in Chengdu (成都). Shi Xiaolin (施小琳), Deputy Secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee and Governor of Sichuan Province, stated that to thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and requirements for Sichuan's work, Sichuan must shoulder the mission of building "two highlands, two bases, and one barrier," maintain its focus on high-quality development, overcome difficulties, be proactive and promising, solidly promote a good start and a good step for the "15th Five-Year Plan," and write a new chapter of Sichuan's Chinese-style modernization.
Focusing on serving the overall situation, enhancing the development capacity of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is an important window for Sichuan to shape new development momentum and form new competitive advantages. "Serving and integrating into major national strategies is not only an important responsibility that must be shouldered, but also an important opportunity for Sichuan to cultivate development advantages during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period," said Shi Xiaolin (施小琳). It is necessary to focus on enhancing the development capacity of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle, and create an important growth pole and a new source of power to drive high-quality development across the country.
Jointly build world-class industrial clusters. Sichuan will focus on the Chengdu-Chongqing main axis economic corridor, the Chengdu (Mianyang)-Nanchong-Dazhou-Wanzhou economic belt, and the Minjiang-Upper Yangtze River economic belt to optimize industrial layout, cultivate and expand industrial clusters such as electronic information, equipment manufacturing, and advanced materials, improve the quality of the Chengdu-Chongqing "hydrogen corridor," "electricity corridor," and "intelligent transportation corridor," and jointly develop emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy.
Jointly build a regional science and technology innovation center in the Chengdu-Chongqing area. Accelerate the construction of the Western (Chengdu) Science City (西部（成都）科学城) and the Chengdu-Chongqing (Xinglong Lake) Comprehensive Science Center (成渝（兴隆湖）综合性科学中心), plan and build the Chengdu-Chongqing Central Science and Technology Innovation Corridor and the Tianfu Avenue Science and Technology Innovation Corridor to high standards, and accelerate the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing area's "Belt and Road" Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone and the International Technology Transfer Center.
Jointly build a gateway hub for opening to the west and south. Accelerate the improvement of comprehensive transportation channels, jointly build world-class airport clusters, multimodal transport port clusters, and high-speed channel clusters, strengthen the coordinated connection of the China-Europe Railway Express (Chengdu-Chongqing) (中欧班列（成渝）), the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (西部陆海新通道), the Yangtze River Golden Waterway (长江黄金水道), and the "Air Silk Road," and build a collaborative opening demonstration zone for free trade zones.
Jointly build a high-quality livable place. Deepen the joint construction of the Bashu Culture and Tourism Corridor (巴蜀文化旅游走廊), promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of "Sichuan-Chongqing Inter-provincial Services" ("川渝通办"), build a collaborative and shared public service system, and continuously enhance the sense of happiness of "Chengdu-Chongqing as one family."
Dong Weimin (董卫民), member of the Standing Committee of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee and Executive Vice Governor of Sichuan Province, introduced that Sichuan regards the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle as an important task during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, working hand in hand with Chongqing (重庆), anchoring the goal of "one pole, one source, two centers, and two places," focusing on strengthening "four functions," and jointly enhancing development capacity.
Focusing on new and superior directions, building a high ground for innovation in the western region
Sichuan has gathered a large number of major research institutes, famous universities, and famous enterprises, and has a number of high-quality and high-level innovation platforms such as national laboratories and Tianfu Laboratories (天府实验室). Striving forward in the "15th Five-Year Plan," Sichuan insists on simultaneously focusing on scientific and technological innovation and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and is making every effort to build a high ground for innovation in the western region.
Strengthen basic research and key technology breakthroughs. This year, Sichuan launched the first batch of science and technology breakthroughs in key areas such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude intelligence, nuclear medicine, and high-end aviation equipment. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Sichuan will systematically lay out major science and technology projects and continue to further lay out science and technology breakthrough projects in areas such as quantum, 6G, organic chemistry, optics, synthetic biology, and gene therapy.
Accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Sichuan cumulatively registered 19,300 scientific and technological achievements, with an average annual increase of more than 25%. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Sichuan will focus on promoting the seamless connection of the innovation chain and the industrial chain, continue to optimize the "online Science and Technology Innovation Platform + offline Science and Technology Innovation Island" service system, and deepen actions such as "two-way listing and bidding," "university (institute)-enterprise two-way entry and resource exploration," and building pilot platforms on the industrial chain.
Continuously optimize the innovation ecosystem. Continue to improve the gradient cultivation system for science and technology enterprises, and introduce special policies to encourage enterprises to increase R&D investment. Revitalize the big article on science and technology finance, promote the enterprise innovation points system, make good use of the "Chuan Yi Dai" platform, carry out "equity-loan-bond-insurance" linkage pilots, and give play to the guiding role of various science and technology innovation funds, so that financial living water continuously flows to the field of science and technology innovation. At the same time, deeply promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, and support top science and technology talents to better play their role.
"It is necessary to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, drive the construction of a modern industrial system with organized scientific and technological innovation, and vigorously promote the '15+N' key industries to build circles and strengthen chains," said Shi Xiaolin (施小琳).
Focusing on the people's livelihood, innovating and improving the quality of life and increasing the well-being of the people
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Sichuan will "invest in people" with greater efforts, pay more attention to the "tangible" indicators of employment, income, education, medical care, elderly care, and childcare, and promote common prosperity to take solid steps.
Deeply implement the employment-first strategy. Make every effort to expand the employment base, rely on transportation, water conservancy, energy, and other projects to replace work with relief to absorb more rural labor, and develop more high-quality jobs around new quality productive forces such as artificial intelligence and the low-altitude economy. Go all out to grasp lifelong training, and increase training for urgently needed talents such as artificial intelligence trainers, health care workers, and drone pilots. Optimize employment services accurately and efficiently, and lay out and build 1,000 grassroots public employment service stations. Protect the employment environment with heart and soul, and crack down on infringement behaviors such as false recruitment, black intermediaries, employment discrimination, and wage arrears in accordance with the law.
Implement more powerful development-oriented assistance. Sichuan has 39 underdeveloped counties. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, in accordance with the "six suitability" requirements such as "suitability for mountains, suitability for agriculture, and suitability for industry," promote the differentiated development of "one county, one characteristic." Coordinate factor resources, increase policy assistance, create well-known labor service brands such as "Bashan Construction Workers" ("巴山建工") and "Jinchuan Chefs" ("金川厨子"), and promote the upgrading and expansion of central township health centers. At the same time, give full play to the role of 6 assistance teams, including intra-provincial paired assistance, Zhejiang-Sichuan East-West collaboration, and counterpart support.
Shi Xiaolin (施小琳) introduced that Sichuan will also accurately draw a population map, dynamically optimize the allocation of public service resources based on population changes and needs, and build an age-friendly society. Focusing on narrowing the gap between regions and urban and rural areas, deeply promote the "five districts co-prosperity" and urban-rural integrated development, actively explore diversified paths for new urbanization, build modern people's cities and livable and beautiful villages, continuously consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, and vigorously promote the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 高 炳
"Dinner is served!" At 11 a.m., in the Taiping Road Community (太平路社区) canteen in the Xixian New Area (西咸新区) of Shaanxi (陕西), garlic sprouts with beef, lettuce with fungus, stir-fried broccoli... 15 kinds of meat dishes, 10 kinds of vegetarian dishes, rice, steamed rolls, steamed buns and other staple foods are lined up, with appealing color, aroma, and taste.
"Today there is braised pork, very flavorful." The approximately 200-square-meter canteen quickly became lively. Zhou Huifang (周慧芳), director of the Taiping Road Community Elderly Care Service Station (太平路社区养老服务站), warmly greeted the elderly at the entrance. The service station was established in May 2024, operating under the "publicly built, privately run" model – the community provides the venue, and the enterprise operates it, providing services such as life care and rehabilitation for the elderly.
After the service station was established, the community canteen began operating simultaneously. Elderly people in the辖区 (xiáqū - jurisdiction) receive discounts on meals.
"Elderly people often have poor teeth, so the braised pork must be stewed until it is soft and tender; preserved vegetables are difficult to chew, so we remove them." Zhou Huifang is very familiar with the needs of elderly diners. "There is also this improved version of 'braised tofu', stewed with soy sauce, without chili peppers, which is delicious and non-irritating."
Li Kejian (李克俭), 81, ordered braised pork, chicken legs, plus 2 servings of vegetarian dishes. "In the past, it was very troublesome to cook at home, and I often just ate something 马马虎虎 (mǎ mǎ hǔ hǔ - "horse horse tiger tiger," careless; casual). Now I can eat downstairs, which is both convenient and good."
The food is good and inexpensive, but can the operation be sustained? "The elderly group has discounts, and other community residents can also dine in the canteen at regular prices." Zhou Huifang introduced that more than 3,000 residents come to dine each month, with the elderly accounting for about 1/3. "This not only reflects the sincerity of helping the elderly, but also provides services to residents, making the discounts sustainable."
The service station is also equipped with diagnosis and treatment, day care and other functional areas, with doctors, nurses, caregivers and other staff. To meet the needs of elderly people with limited mobility, the service station is located on the first floor, and the entrances, exits, and toilets all have barrier-free ramps; the width of indoor passages and doorways are set according to standards to facilitate wheelchair access...
"In terms of hardware, barrier-free facilities facilitate traffic; in terms of service, medical and nursing integration provides care and concern." As she spoke, Zhou Huifang's phone rang. Mr. Liu (刘先生), a 70-year-old resident, needed meal delivery. "Uncle Liu (刘叔) has suffered from cerebral infarction for many years and often needs meals delivered to his door. Some elderly people living alone with limited mobility or sudden accidents need the service station to provide a safety net."
Some time ago, Ms. Huang (黄女士), 80, fell at home. Upon receiving the news, Zhou Huifang and the service station's on-duty doctor rushed to the door, auscultated, measured blood pressure... Fortunately, the elderly woman was fine. Zhou Huifang notified the elderly woman's son and suggested further examination later.
"The children are in other places, even if I dial 120, it will take them a while to get here." Ms. Huang was very grateful. "With you downstairs, I feel very at ease."
The service station has been operating for two years. How can we ensure that the service is sustainable and the quality does not decline?
"We provide basic services such as convenient medical treatment and elderly dining, as well as value-added services such as assisted washing and bathing, and rehabilitation physiotherapy. We hope to use a diversified service model to drive better services with better operations and form a virtuous circle." Zhou Huifang said that in 2025, the service station served more than 15,000 elderly people in the community.
"The key is to balance public services and enterprise operations." Liu Junqing (刘俊清), secretary of the Taiping Road Community Party Branch (太平路社区党支部), believes that after compliant bidding procedures, "bundling" different business segments such as diagnosis and treatment and dining to the same company for operation is a quite effective exploration. "The input-output ratio of different segments varies greatly. After 'bundling', companies can 'adjust' internally to make the service sustainable."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Shaanxi Province (陕西省) had 109 "National Demonstration Elderly-Friendly Communities (全国示范性老年友好型社区)", and built 944 elderly care service institutions and 440 street (township) regional elderly care service centers. As of now, Shaanxi (陕西) has built 4,929 elderly meal assistance points, providing meal assistance services to more than 1.4 million elderly people. Elderly care services are becoming more and more tangible and accessible.
This issue is coordinated by: Zhang Anyu (张安宇)
Reporter's Notes
Making Elderly Care Services Warm and Sustainable
"Do not leave the homeland, do not leave the neighbors, do not leave the local accent, do not leave the nostalgia." Simple words express the sincere expectations of many elderly people for a happy old age: in familiar streets, guarding the warmth of neighbors and the memories of the years, feeling the peace and warmth of aging in place. To meet this wish, community elderly care is steadily advancing nationwide.
According to the "15th Five-Year Plan" outline, we will promote the strengthening of community elderly care service facilities, enhance care service capabilities and elderly care service functions, and the coverage rate of community elderly care service institutions and facilities should reach 70%. It is necessary to build facilities and deliver services to the door, but also to ensure that high-quality and inclusive elderly care services are retained and sustainable. This requires local departments and operating entities to plan as a whole, innovate mechanisms, and explore a virtuous model suitable for long-term operation.
The practice of Taiping Road Community (太平路社区) in Xixian New Area (西咸新区), Shaanxi (陕西) provides useful inspiration: taking the idea of doing elderly care by serving people of all ages, which not only broadens service coverage and gathers popularity, but also expands the revenue channels of community elderly care service stations; taking into account the daily life needs of the elderly and the pursuit of a high-quality life, realizing the mutual promotion of basic needs and upgraded service supply, making elderly care services warm and textured.
Balancing public welfare and operating costs, improving professional care capabilities, refining service standards... There are still many issues to be further answered in community elderly care. We believe that all parties will make up for shortcomings and amplify advantages, and "elderly care at the doorstep" will better benefit the elderly, and the twilight years will be more secure, more dignified, and more flavorful.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青
It is said that Yancheng (盐城), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, has built a giant "cold energy treasure" on the coast, giving rise to many new industries. A reporter came to Binhai County (滨海县) to find out.
Inside the fish ponds of the Taowan Marine Ranch Land-based Recirculating Aquaculture Base in Binhai County (滨海县陶湾海洋牧场陆基循环水养殖基地), schools of salmon swim and wag their tails. Wang Chenhao (王晨浩), a technician at the base who has been raising freshwater fish for more than ten years, is raising marine fish for the first time. "It is expected to be on the market in the second half of the year, and one catty can be sold for hundreds of yuan!"
Why can high value-added fish such as Atlantic salmon and steelhead trout, which originally live in high-latitude sea areas, settle in Binhai (滨海), where the average annual sea water temperature is above 20 degrees Celsius? The answer lies in the ten huge CNOOC liquefied natural gas storage tanks at Binhai Port (滨海港) Wharf.
Binhai Port (滨海港) has the largest liquefied natural gas reserve base in the country, with approximately 3 million tons of liquefied natural gas arriving by sea each year. Liquefied natural gas at minus 162 degrees Celsius needs to exchange heat with sea water to raise its temperature before it can be converted into gaseous form for use.
"The heat of the sea water runs into the natural gas, and the cold energy of the natural gas is transferred to the sea water." Liu Decan (刘德灿), director of the Development and Reform Commission of Binhai County (滨海县发展和改革委员会), introduced that each ton of liquefied natural gas can release 50 kilowatt-hours of cold energy when converted into gaseous form; according to the annual turnover of Binhai Port (滨海港), 150 million kilowatt-hours of cold energy can be released.
If such a huge amount of cold energy is directly discharged into the sea, it will not only waste resources but also affect the marine ecology. How to collect and utilize it? In June 2024, Binhai County (滨海县) and the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (中国水产科学研究院黄海水产研究所) carried out technical cooperation to build a base for using cold energy to raise marine fish.
In the sea water输送管道 (shū sòng guǎn dào - "transport pipeline"), the temperature is monitored in real time, and the continuous flow of cold sea water keeps the fish pond temperature at around 16 degrees Celsius.
"The first phase is already in operation, and the second phase will start construction within the year. After reaching full production, it will supply 3,000 tons of cold-water fish annually, with an annual output value of 200 million yuan," introduced Lü Haijun (吕海军), chairman of Binhai County Agricultural Tourism Group (滨海县农旅集团).
"Cold energy + fishery" is just the tip of the iceberg of the "cold industry."
In Binhai Port Economic Zone (滨海港经济区), a silver-gray giant "cold energy treasure" stands tall - the Cold Energy Exchange Center, one end connected to the port's liquefied natural gas storage tanks and the other end connected to the Cold Energy Comprehensive Utilization Demonstration Zone. Relying on the capacity to process 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas cold energy annually, the center recovers cold energy into liquid carbon dioxide, and then precisely sends cold energy of different temperature ranges to various application scenarios in the demonstration zone through a cold exchange device.
In the production workshop of Jiangsu Qinghe Freeze-drying Technology Co., Ltd. (江苏青禾冻干科技有限公司) in the demonstration zone, using liquid carbon dioxide at minus 46 degrees Celsius sent by the "cold energy treasure," strawberries are dehydrated and locked in freshness at low temperatures, maintaining the shape of fresh fruit, and the nutritional components are not destroyed, and the value is doubled - each ton of freeze-dried strawberries sells for 180,000 yuan and is sold to European and American markets.
"The freeze-drying industry is a big energy consumer, and half of the production cost is electricity," introduced Xu Da (徐达), assistant to the general manager of the company. After using cold energy, the freeze-drying time is reduced from 22 hours to 18 hours, saving 1/3 of the cost. After the company officially puts into production this autumn, it is expected to produce 7,200 tons of freeze-dried food annually, with annual sales of 1 billion yuan.
Standing on the third floor of the Cold Energy Exchange Center and looking out, the view outside the window is a hotbed of cold energy industry:
From quick-freezing cold storage at minus 40 degrees Celsius to cold chain logistics at minus 30 degrees Celsius; from the ice and snow world at minus 18 degrees Celsius to constant temperature workshops at 10 degrees Celsius... Some are under construction, and some are already in operation. Extremely different industries have formed new industrial clusters due to the comprehensive utilization of cold energy.
Among the new construction projects, the Marine Intelligent Computing Center completed the main structure capping last year and is currently building supporting facilities. "The cold energy pipeline network has been connected, which will provide heat dissipation for 3,000 racks and 30 MW of IT load computing power servers." Wang Huan (王欢), deputy director of the Management Committee of Binhai Port Economic Zone (滨海港经济区管委会), introduced that the Intelligent Computing Center not only provides computing power services, but also plays an important role in offshore wind power operation and maintenance and marine scientific research simulation.
"Cold energy is not unpopular, it brings hot industries." Kong Hui (孔辉), deputy county magistrate of Binhai County (滨海县副县长), introduced that according to the comprehensive development and utilization plan of liquefied natural gas cold energy resources in Binhai County (滨海县液化天然气冷能资源综合开发利用规划), the cold energy industry will develop to a 10 billion yuan-level output value scale during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
Return to TopOn May 10th, actors perform a play on the stage of Jiangling Teahouse in Dashiba, Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing (重庆). Jiangling Teahouse, covering an area of about 2,000 square meters, was transformed from the former Jiangling Factory Cinema. It has now become a community space integrating catering, leisure, and cultural creativity, and is favored by citizens and tourists. In recent years, Chongqing (重庆) has vigorously promoted urban organic renewal, integrating historical, cultural, and ecological elements, making the old city a new landmark for cultural tourism consumption.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Cheng (陈诚) photographed.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 周 輖 于景浩
From initial technology introduction to establishing deep-trust joint ventures, and now relying on Chinese R&D centers to support the global market, the cooperation between American manufacturing company Cummins and China has spanned more than half a century. Cummins has also evolved from a diesel engine company into a provider of multi-fuel and multi-power solutions, with products covering engines, generator sets, hydrogen energy, and other fields. Rooted in China for 50 years, Cummins has worked with Chinese partners to jointly promote technological advancements in engines and even the automotive industry. At the same time, it relies on China's huge market size and strong innovation and R&D capabilities to export green technologies to the world, helping Chinese innovation go global. As Cummins Vice President and Chairman of Cummins China, Nathan Stoner (石内森) said: "Cummins' development history in China is a story of learning and growing together with the Chinese market."
Forged in the Flames of War, Expanding Areas of Cooperation
Cummins' connection with China can be traced back to the period of "blood and fire history" when China and the United States fought side by side against Japanese fascism. In 1941, the United States provided wartime material assistance to 38 countries, including China. The military material assistance to China included river patrol boats and military trucks equipped with Cummins engines.
On the eve of the victory against Japan, a Chongqing (重庆) company wrote to Cummins seeking cooperation opportunities. Irwin Miller, then General Manager of Cummins Engine Company, replied expressing strong interest, hoping to invest and build a factory in China after the victory against Japan.
In 1975, Miller, who had become Chairman of Cummins, visited China, making Cummins one of the first American companies to seek commercial cooperation opportunities in China. In that year, heavy-duty trucks equipped with Cummins high-horsepower diesel engines were officially put into use in the Anshan Iron and Steel (鞍钢) Benxi Iron Mine (本溪铁矿) in Liaoning (辽宁). To better serve Chinese customers, Miller invited technicians from Benxi Iron Mine to the United States to participate in engine technology training. After the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1979, the first Cummins representative office in China was established in Beijing (北京).
At that time, with the accelerated development of China's industrialization, there was an urgent need for high-power, high-reliability power equipment in mining, energy, transportation, and other fields. Stoner said that when China opened its doors to the world, Cummins had already foreseen the huge potential of the Chinese market, and the great opportunities brought by reform and opening up provided fertile ground for Cummins' development in China.
In 1981, Cummins produced engines in Chongqing (重庆) under a licensing agreement. In 1986, Cummins and China Second Automobile Works (中国第二汽车制造厂) (renamed Dongfeng Motor Corporation (东风汽车公司) in 1992) signed a licensing cooperation agreement, and in 1996, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (东风康明斯发动机有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Dongkang") was established in Xiangyang (襄阳), Hubei (湖北), with each party holding 50% of the shares, indicating the determination of both parties to carry out equal and mutually beneficial cooperation. In this regard, Stoner said: "Our cooperation with Dongfeng Motor has been a deep cooperation of mutual trust and mutual achievement from the very beginning."
Zhang Xiaofan (张小帆), Chairman of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (东风汽车股份有限公司), introduced that Cummins took the lead in introducing world-leading technologies such as turbocharging systems, exhaust emission treatment systems, and electronic control systems to China, which also allowed Chinese truck manufacturers to access international cutting-edge engine design concepts, manufacturing processes, and quality control systems, laying the foundation for the development and technological upgrading of related industries.
The two parties soon realized that simply copying overseas products was difficult to adapt to the Chinese market. Therefore, the cooperation entered a new stage—relying on Cummins' technical framework and Dongfeng's deep understanding of the Chinese market, the two parties jointly carried out adaptive development and iteration.
With the deepening of cooperation, Dongfeng and Cummins have upgraded from a single engine supply to a "full power chain" cooperation. Yang Qing (杨青), Chairman and Party Secretary of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (东风汽车集团有限公司), said: "The cooperation between Dongfeng Motor and Cummins is a process of mutual achievement. Cummins' advanced power technology and reliable quality have achieved a perfect match with Dongfeng Motor's excellent products, winning the widespread favor of end customers."
"A key driving force in Cummins' 50-year development in China is the win-win partnership we have established with Chinese companies," said Stoner. "This positive interaction allows us to become an organic part of China's automotive and related industries. While we are contributing to the development of China's automotive industry, we are also benefiting from the opportunities brought by the take-off of China's automotive industry."
Intelligent Manufacturing Empowers, Driving the Upgrading of the Industrial Ecosystem
Mechanical arms precisely grab cylinder blocks, automated guided vehicles quietly shuttle back and forth, and AI vision systems perform millimeter-level quality inspections on every engine... Stepping into the Dongfeng Cummins heavy-horsepower engine factory located in Xiangyang High-tech Zone (襄阳高新区), Hubei (湖北), various automated production equipment are busy and orderly under the empowerment of intelligent manufacturing technology. This factory has 28 automatic stations on the entire line, mixed-flow production of 8 series of engines, and zero discharge of water pollution in the spraying process. It is a national-level intelligent manufacturing demonstration factory and a national-level green factory. Here, a "legendary" engine rolls off the production line every few minutes.
Recalling the construction process of this factory, Huang Haitao (黄海涛), General Manager of Dongkang, was quite emotional.
At the beginning of 2021, Cummins internally launched a discussion: Should we build a new heavy-horsepower engine factory in China? Xiangyang High-tech Zone (襄阳高新区) took the initiative to connect at the first time: "Dongkang has been rooted in Xiangyang (襄阳) for more than 20 years, and this is your home." Investment promotion personnel sorted out materials overnight and went to Beijing (北京) to introduce the local industrial base, supporting capabilities, and long-term good government-enterprise relations to the person in charge of Cummins China in detail.
"The sincere attitude and pragmatic policies touched us," recalled Wang Kaijun (汪开军), Vice President of Cummins. "The dedication of Dongkang employees, the maturity of the local supply chain, and the government's services are more important than any promise."
In the end, the project decided to settle in Xiangyang (襄阳). To ensure the project's progress, Xiangyang High-tech Zone (襄阳高新区) not only tailored a "one enterprise, one policy" service plan for the project, but also established a working group led by the leaders of the Management Committee to provide services throughout the process. Huang Haitao (黄海涛) said that the contract was signed in November 2021, and the construction permit was obtained in the same month; on May 30, 2023, the factory was completed and put into production, and the first "legendary" engine rolled off the production line.
Efficient service and intelligent manufacturing empowerment not only help individual enterprises grow, but also drive the upgrading of the entire industrial ecosystem. Wang Yan (王岩), Executive Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Executive Deputy Director of the Management Committee of Xiangyang High-tech Zone (襄阳高新区), introduced that Dongkang efficiently collaborates with vehicle manufacturers and other parts companies to jointly support a complete industrial chain covering power systems, chassis, electronic appliances, and other links. In 2024, the total output value of the automotive industry above designated size in Xiangyang High-tech Zone (襄阳高新区) exceeded 100 billion yuan, achieving double-digit growth year-on-year; the output of new energy vehicles increased by 126.7% year-on-year, demonstrating the industrial agglomeration force with core technology enterprises as the fulcrum.
A high-horsepower engine requires more than 3,000 parts, and the development of Dongkang has driven many upstream and downstream enterprises. "Cummins helps us progress and accompanies us to grow," said Li Fuchao (黎福超), Chairman of Guilin Fuda Co., Ltd. (桂林福达股份有限公司), a supplier that has cooperated with Cummins for more than 20 years. Initially, more than 90% of the engine parts relied on imports, which were costly and time-consuming. Therefore, Cummins grew together with Chinese local suppliers. Zhejiang Yinlun (浙江银轮), Shandong Tianrun Industrial (山东天润工业), Henan Zhongyuan Internal Combustion Engine Parts (河南中原内配)... a group of enterprises that were not large in scale before gradually improved their process level under higher quality requirements and eventually entered Cummins' global supply chain. Today, the localization rate of Cummins' parts has increased from the initial 20% to 99%, which not only greatly reduces costs, but also makes the entire industrial chain more resilient. "Now, the crankshafts produced by our company are not only supplied to domestic enterprises, but also sold to Japan (日本), Southeast Asia (东南亚), and other places, achieving a net profit of 185 million yuan in 2024," said Li Fuchao (黎福超).
As of now, Dongkang has produced more than 4.2 million engines, with products covering multiple diesel and natural gas engines from 2.5 liters to 16 liters, and has also laid out hydrogen fuel technology. The ISZ13 engine jointly developed by the two parties has completely independent intellectual property rights and has become a benchmark product in the high-end market. "In the past, we learned from others. In the 1980s, Cummins' British technical experts came to Hubei (湖北) to guide us in building production lines. Today, we send technical experts to foreign countries to assist in the joint construction of global intelligent factories. This kind of cooperation is a vivid example of the symbiosis and co-prosperity of Chinese and foreign enterprises," said Huang Haitao (黄海涛).
Local R&D, Innovation Results Benefit the World
In the conference room of the Cummins East Asia R&D Center in Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (武汉经开区), Hubei (湖北), several Chinese engineers are conducting joint debugging with technical teams from the United States, the United Kingdom, and India through the screen—the new generation of heavy-duty power platform they are jointly promoting is about to enter the actual measurement stage, and the key control module is independently developed by the Wuhan (武汉) team. Outside the conference room, the technical team of nearly 500 people are all local Chinese engineers, with an average age of less than 40 years old.
Shi Lei (石磊), General Manager of the R&D Center, said that Wuhan's (武汉) mature automotive industry chain and strong reserve of education, scientific research, and talent resources are important reasons for the R&D Center to choose to settle here. "With the help of AI technology, the design and R&D time of traditional parts such as bearings has been greatly reduced. Our results no longer only serve the Chinese market, but directly radiate Cummins' global products. As Cummins' largest technology center outside the United States, it has long become a source of innovation." In 2025, the overseas product R&D work undertaken by the Cummins East Asia R&D Center has accounted for more than 20% of the total work of the R&D Center.
This transformation has also borne fruit. In 2022, the Chinese engineering team led the development of a 15-liter diesel engine, specially designed for the Australian road tractor market, which can operate for a long time in the local high-temperature and dusty environment and meet the local stringent emission regulations. From conceptual design to verification testing, the entire process was completed in China, and the product was officially launched on the market in 2024. Currently, the team is developing a new generation of 15-liter diesel engines for the US non-road construction machinery market to meet the world's most stringent emission standards.
At present, the R&D Center is accelerating the layout of a zero-carbon future. In the new energy power R&D building, a heavy-horsepower hydrogen internal combustion engine is continuously running on the test bench—there is a world-leading hydrogen internal combustion engine test bench here. "Traditional internal combustion engines have a history of more than 100 years, and the industrial chain and supply chain are very mature. In recent years, Cummins has invested a lot of energy in R&D of zero-carbon fuel internal combustion engines, including hydrogen, to diversify the zero-carbon road," said Shi Lei (石磊).
The innovation efficiency of enterprises cannot be separated from the precise support of the local ecosystem. "The Wuhan (Automobile and Parts) Intellectual Property Fast Rights Protection Center has compressed the average patent pre-examination cycle to 4 days, creating the fastest 1 working day fast channel, while in the past, patent authorization required at least half a year," introduced Ding Ke (丁科), Director of the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (武汉经开区) Fast Rights Protection Center and Deputy Secretary of the Party Group of the Science and Technology Innovation Bureau. Relying on the special policies of the Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区), R&D institutions like Cummins can not only quickly confirm their rights, but also efficiently protect their rights, so that innovation results can truly "land and be defended."
The good investment environment has accelerated the pace of Cummins and other multinational companies' business in China. Cummins' main production and R&D bases in China have increased investment in the empowerment and application of digital, intelligent, and AI technologies to achieve the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing. Since 2022, Cummins has added nearly 7 billion yuan of investment in China to build more advanced R&D and manufacturing bases.
"Many people ask us, why do we continue to increase investment in China?" said Stoner. "The answer is very simple: because there is not only a huge market of more than 1.4 billion people here, but also tens of millions of diligent engineers, efficient government services, a complete industrial chain, and respect for innovation. In China, you can quickly turn ideas into reality."
Stoner said that Cummins takes the practice of "in China, for the world" to learn from each other and achieve each other in cooperation with the Chinese side. Today, with the increasingly mature innovation ecosystem in China, Cummins relies more on local R&D and manufacturing capabilities to export the latest Chinese innovation results to the global market. "Cummins' China story is also a microcosm of the story of the United States and China—when we cooperate like partners, we can completely achieve each other and prosper together," said Stoner.
(China Energy News reporter Jiao Xiang (焦翔) participated in writing)
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Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 11th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on May 11th: At the invitation of President Xi Jinping (习近平), President of the United States of America, Donald Trump (唐纳德·特朗普), will pay a state visit to China from May 13th to 15th.
Return to TopU.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13th to 15th at the invitation of President Xi Jinping (习近平), according to a report in this newspaper from Beijing on May 11th (reporter Chen Xirui (陈熙芮)). Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) introduced the specific arrangements for the visit and China's expectations at a regular press conference on the 11th.
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said that this is the second face-to-face meeting between the heads of state of China and the United States since Busan last October, and it is also the first visit to China by a U.S. president in nine years. President Xi Jinping (习近平) will exchange in-depth views with President Trump on major issues concerning Sino-US relations and world peace and development.
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said that head-of-state diplomacy has an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in Sino-US relations. China is willing to work with the United States, adhering to the spirit of equality, respect, and mutual benefit, to expand cooperation, manage differences, and inject more stability and certainty into a world of intertwined changes and chaos.
Return to TopHoping that the meeting between the Chinese and American heads of state will serve as an opportunity for China and the United States to jointly forge a correct path of coexistence, achieve mutual success, common prosperity, and benefit the world.
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平), U.S. President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13th to 15th. This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state this year, and also the first meeting in Beijing (北京) in nine years, which has special and important significance. The international community is highly concerned and expects that this meeting between the Chinese and American heads of state can bring more stability to the turbulent world, demonstrate the responsibility of major powers for peaceful development, and contribute the strength of major powers.
To grasp Sino-U.S. relations, one should have a broader vision and a longer-term perspective. Looking back at the past half-century, one of the most important events in international relations was the restoration and development of Sino-U.S. relations, which benefited both countries and the world. Looking to the future, whether China and the United States can find a correct way to get along will profoundly affect the future destiny of mankind. Not long ago, an article in *The New York Times* lamented "China has changed": "Today's China has begun to guide the direction of the future." In fact, under the once-in-a-century changes, both China and the United States and the entire world have undergone profound changes, but China's policy toward the United States has always maintained a high degree of continuity and stability, and has always adhered to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. Looking at it from the perspective of grand history, the weight of Sino-U.S. cooperation in the global landscape is becoming increasingly important, and the international community needs to build a strategic, constructive, and stable Sino-U.S. relationship more than ever before. Promoting the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of bilateral relations is a choice that is in the interests of both countries and the world, and it is a responsible approach to history, to the people, and to the world.
Head-of-state diplomacy has always been the "compass" and "stabilizer" of Sino-U.S. relations, playing an irreplaceable strategic leading role in the development of bilateral relations. In the face of storms and challenges, the two heads of state, as helmsmen, can steer the direction and control the overall situation, so that the ship of Sino-U.S. relations can move forward smoothly. In the past year or so, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has had multiple phone calls with President Trump and met in Busan (釜山), calibrating the course of bilateral relations and injecting momentum at critical moments, and also sending positive signals to the world.
Head-of-state interaction is not only a strategic guide to stabilize bilateral relations, but also a candid dialogue to adhere to the bottom line. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly clarified China's principled position on the Taiwan issue to President Trump. The Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests, the foundation of the political foundation of Sino-U.S. relations, the first red line that cannot be crossed in Sino-U.S. relations, and the biggest risk point in Sino-U.S. relations. China has repeatedly emphasized this red line in order to make the U.S. clearly understand China's principles and bottom line, avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, and prevent conflict and confrontation. The U.S. should abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, abide by the commitments made by successive U.S. governments on the Taiwan issue, and take practical actions to safeguard the overall situation of Sino-U.S. relations and world peace and stability.
As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States account for more than 1/3 of the global economy, and the volume of trade in goods accounts for about 1/5 of the world's total. Sino-U.S. interaction has an important impact on both countries and the global economy. A think tank estimates that fluctuations in Sino-U.S. trade in 2025 will directly cause global trade growth to slow down by about 10%. Since last year, under the guidance of the consensus of the heads of state, the Sino-U.S. teams have held six rounds of consultations and are about to hold a new round of consultations, reaching a series of consultation results, injecting more stability and certainty into the economic and trade relations between the two countries and the world economy. At present, the world economic recovery is weak, and a stable and healthy Sino-U.S. economic and trade relationship is an important engine for boosting market confidence and promoting the stabilization and recovery of the global economy. The two sides should calculate the big picture more, look at the long term more, let economy and trade continue to be the "ballast stone" and "propeller" of Sino-U.S. relations, and constantly open up new space for cooperation, so as to create more favorable conditions for the common prosperity and development of the two countries and the world.
Addressing common human problems requires the concerted efforts and joint efforts of China and the United States as two major countries. At present, global challenges are emerging one after another: the risk of climate change is increasing, the hidden dangers of artificial intelligence are becoming more prominent, and regional conflicts continue to be prolonged. The security and governance deficits facing the world are even more prominent. Great power competition should not be the background color of the times, and unity and cooperation can overcome difficulties together. This year is a crucial year for the development of China and the United States. China's "15th Five-Year Plan" is starting, and the United States is ushering in the 250th anniversary of its independence. The two countries will also host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 Leaders' Summit respectively, shouldering the important mission of promoting regional development and improving global economic governance. China and the United States working together is to shoulder their due international responsibilities and for the common well-being of all mankind. *New York Times* columnist Friedman wrote that we must govern, innovate, collaborate, and coexist on a planetary scale in order to achieve prosperity and development, "Our destinies are now intertwined."
The more turbulent the times, the more the world expects stable forces. China and the United States should give full play to their strengths, work together, and do more major, practical, and good things that are beneficial to both countries and the world, which will provide more "1+1>2" solutions for solving global problems and promoting the common development of mankind. Hoping that the meeting between the Chinese and American heads of state will serve as an opportunity for China and the United States to jointly forge a correct path of coexistence, achieve mutual success, common prosperity, and benefit the world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍 姜 峰 常 钦 王欣悦
May 5th marks the Beginning of Summer (立夏).
In this season of spring, Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车) has suddenly gone from obscurity to the center of attention.
Looking back, in 2024, Unitree Robotics (宇树科技) began to show its potential; in 2025, DeepSeek (深度求索) emerged; in 2026, Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车) rose to fame in one fell swoop... It seems that every spring, newborn stars shine in the sky.
Who are they? What are their characteristics? How did they break through?
Who is Zhang Xue (张雪)?
What can you do in 4 seconds?
Take a deep breath, blink 6 to 8 times, say 15 words. In life, 4 seconds pass in an instant.
But on the track of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), 4 seconds can cover 200 meters, nearly half a straightaway. In a sport where victory is determined by fractions of a second, this gap is considered enormous.
Local time, March 28, Portimão Circuit, Portugal. The checkered flag waved, and Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车) crossed the finish line with a lead of nearly 4 seconds! This is the first time a Chinese motorcycle has won a stage championship in the WSBK middleweight class.
However, just over 20 days later, the fall was sudden.
In April, Netherlands station, first round, fourth place, second round, stopped at seventh; May, Hungary station, first round, champion, second round, retired.
Faced with questions, Zhang Xue (张雪) remained calm and rational: "No one can win all the time, everyone will face failure."
How to face and deal with failure has become an important lesson in Zhang Xue's (张雪) more than 20 years of "flying life."
In 2024, "Zhang Xue Motorcycle" (张雪机车) was registered and established. Putting his personal name on the brand, Zhang Xue (张雪) said: "This is putting everything on the line."
For the new company, he took out all his savings and even borrowed money everywhere. "The money to pay salaries is borrowed. If the new car cannot be launched within 3 months, the company's cash flow will be cut off."
However, such a brand that "has no money" announced: it would invest heavily in participating in world-class motorcycle competitions.
"We make imitation racing motorcycles, and if we want to do it, we want to do the best, and we have to go to the top competitions to prove ourselves." Zhang Xue's (张雪) answer was straightforward and direct.
But what if it fails? Or what if the success on the track cannot be transformed into commercial success?
Zhang Xue (张雪) did the math: "If I can't earn it back, I'll just pay for my hobby. Others may like calligraphy and painting, or like to travel, but I don't like anything, I just love this."
This passion is the underlying logic of all his choices.
More than 30 years ago, Zhang Xue (张雪) was born in a remote mountain village in Huaihua (怀化), Hunan (湖南). This place is separated from the WSBK track by thousands of mountains and rivers.
At the age of 19, after learning that a Hunan TV (湖南卫视) program crew was filming motorcycle enthusiasts, Zhang Xue (张雪) straddled the second-hand old motorcycle that had been with him for many years and chased the film crew for more than 100 kilometers in the heavy rain.
The mountain roads were rugged, the rain was continuous, and the rain hit his face. For 3 hours, he was soaked to the bone and his lips were blue, but he never stopped.
"Go back, it's too dangerous," the film crew advised him.
"You don't need to persuade me, I'm not afraid of hardship, I'm just afraid that you won't give me a chance."
All Zhang Xue (张雪) wanted was a "chance to play." In order to "play," he plunged into the front line of production.
At Zhejiang Wuyi Apollo Sports Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江武义阿波罗运动科技股份有限公司), Zhang Xue (张雪) developed an amazing skill - assembling engines blindfolded. Scattered parts all over the floor can be restored by him into a precise power core relying only on fingertip touch and muscle memory.
After starting his business, in order to "play," Zhang Xue (张雪) repeatedly told the technical team: "Not enough people? Recruit! Equipment not good enough? Buy it! If you can't solve it, I'll go outside to find experts and consultant teams to do it, but the problem must be solved."
At Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车), the hourly wage of front-line assembly workers is 20% higher than that of similar local companies, and motorcycle testers are equipped with RVs, just to better test vehicle performance in uninhabited areas.
"Although I'm poor, I'm willing to pay for innovation," Zhang Xue (张雪) said.
The victory in Portugal made him famous, and more than 20 years of accumulation were seen all at once. Zhang Xue (张雪) became an outstanding representative of ordinary entrepreneurs.
"I don't dare to be, I'm not perfect," Zhang Xue (张雪) replied to reporters' questions.
Walking into Zhang Xue's (张雪) office, there is a palm-sized sign on his desk - "Don't Roar." It was a "gift" specially bought by a colleague.
Zhang Xue (张雪) never greets people when he inspects the factory. He suddenly stands behind a work station and stares at the screen without saying a word. Sometimes, the entire office area is stunned by the suddenly raised volume. "Colleagues who work with me have been hurt more or less. I never show mercy when I speak." Zhang Xue (张雪) is well aware of this.
But after the temper is over, the rules he sets are extremely strict: "You go and do it. If you succeed, the credit is yours, if you fail, I will bear the cost."
The same is true for employees and suppliers. "The high requirements I put forward to suppliers are huge challenges. They need to subvert existing technologies, repeatedly try and experiment, and may even fail," Zhang Xue (张雪) said, "But I tell them, it doesn't matter, I will bear all the costs. Once successful, you can keep the added value for yourselves."
"Starting a business is difficult, so you must choose a career that you love. Only love can help you resist all kinds of shocks." Zhang Xue (张雪) sincerely advised young people.
Why Zhang Xue (张雪)?
Why can Zhang Xue (张雪) succeed?
Walking in Chongqing (重庆), getting closer to those behind Zhang Xue (张雪), the answer is obvious.
Walking into the Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮) office building, climbing up the stairs, the sunlight shines on the old photos in the stairwell, and time seems to be stretched -
Fu Zhongqiu (付中秋), the founder of Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮), is 75 years old, and his hands are still as strong as iron pliers. In 1993, he was a fitter from Chongqing Medical Equipment Factory (重庆医用设备厂). He gambled his 10,000 yuan "family fortune," rented 2 old grinders and gear hobbing machines that were eliminated from the factory, and embarked on the road of entrepreneurship with 3 daring and capable workers.
16 years later, Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮) has transformed into the largest motorcycle gear manufacturer in China. Today, 1 in every 5 motorcycles in the world uses products produced by it.
How did it succeed?
"There is no other way, work hard from morning till night, sleep in the workshop." Fu Zhongqiu (付中秋) summed up six-character experience and engraved it at the top of the company's honor wall: concentration, focus, professionalism.
How "focused" is it? Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮) has always focused on small and medium modulus gears. The gears for high-end large-displacement motorcycles have a maximum speed of 30,000 revolutions per minute and an accuracy of up to micron level.
In 2023, a Fortune 500 company issued a new gear manufacturing "reward order" to launch a new product. Because of the short development cycle, industry peers flinched, but Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮) rose to the challenge. Fu Zhongqiu's (付中秋) team overcame technical difficulties in just 27 days and completed the entire process from technological innovation to sample delivery.
Some time ago, a Japanese company made special requirements for the gear structure, and local suppliers were helpless. Qiutian Gear (秋田齿轮) once again took up the challenge. Japanese counterparts shouted "impossible" and sent people to Chongqing (重庆) to watch in the workshop for 3 weeks, and then they were convinced. "When they encounter problems again, they ask us for advice." Fu Zhongqiu (付中秋) said calmly.
If the engine is compared to the "heart" of a motorcycle, the gear is like the "heart valve," and the cylinder head is the "heart ventricle," where the four strokes of intake, compression, power, and exhaust are completed.
At the foot of Zhongliang Mountain (中梁山), there is another industry "hidden champion" and Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车) supporting supplier - Chongqing Zhicheng Machinery (重庆志成机械), with an annual output of more than 15 million cylinder heads, accounting for 70% of the domestic market and 25% of the global market.
"In the past, we only engaged in processing, but now international brands also actively invite us to participate in new product design." Deng Wanqing (邓万青), general manager of Zhicheng Machinery (志成机械), raised his eyebrows. This "reverse participation" is the global industry chain's trust in its process implementation capabilities.
Not far from the Jialing River (嘉陵江), there is a high-tech enterprise - Yujiang Lanfeng Power (渝江岚峰动力). What is produced here is the "atrium" of the engine - the crankshaft box. General Manager Sun Likai (孙立凯) told reporters: "To build a box, the mold is the key." They improved the design, development, and manufacturing capabilities of the mold, reducing the development cycle of new products from 90 days to 60 days, and obtained hundreds of core patents.
"Heart muscle" cylinder pistons, "blood vessel" oil lines, "nerve" electronic components... A motorcycle has thousands of parts, and behind Zhang Xue (张雪) stand thousands of entrepreneurs. They may never have appeared in the spotlight, but they are important support for Zhang Xue's (张雪) progress.
Turning the line of sight from the depth of the industrial chain to the breadth of the market, there are also many of Zhang Xue's (张雪) peers.
Chongqing Loncin (重庆隆鑫) is another typical example of "Made in China" motorcycles going to the world. Yin Bing (尹兵), born in the 1980s, has been with the company for 20 years and just became the general manager of Loncin's (隆鑫) import and export company in March this year.
In 2006, Yin Bing (尹兵), a university graduate, had two employment notices in hand: one was to go to a joint venture company to do procurement, with a salary half higher than the other; the other was to go to the local private enterprise Loncin (隆鑫) to engage in foreign trade. He thought about it for a long time and finally chose the latter, "I am optimistic that 'Made in China' can go out."
In 2018, Loncin's (隆鑫) high-end motorcycle "Voge" brand was released. The team faced a difficult decision about whether to venture into the European market. Yin Bing (尹兵) overruled all opinions: "Since we are making a high-end brand, we must 'gnaw the hardest bone,' otherwise it is just a small fight."
However, the first generation of touring motorcycles was not well received in the European market. "Sales are on the battlefield in the front, and they can hear the gunfire." Yin Bing (尹兵) quickly responded to customer needs, linked the R&D department to adjust the product, "and later produced 3 'hit products'!"
Last year, the "Voge" brand's exports to Europe exceeded 100,000 units, and overseas revenue exceeded domestic revenue for the first time, winning the "bridgehead" of the global market. In the first quarter of this year, "Voge's" European export volume increased by 30%. Yin Bing (尹兵) said: "This is not 'hitting the jackpot,' but the brand's momentum is rising."
From Fu Zhongqiu's (付中秋) "sleeping in the workshop" to Yin Bing's (尹兵) "winning the bridgehead," a clear thread emerges.
"I am growing up standing on the shoulders of giants. Even if I don't win this time, there will definitely be Wang Xue (王雪) and Li Xue (李雪) representing Chinese motorcycles to win." Zhang Xue (张雪) said.
Zhang Xue's (张雪) case tells us that in China, the distance between "idea" and "manufacturing" may be shorter than in any other country in the world. A drawing of a non-standard part can be opened for mold and sample production without leaving the park; a new product goes offline, and there is a mature test bench for testing day and night... The complete industrial system constantly reduces the cost of innovation.
The "hidden champions" on the industrial chain are jointly telling a story about collective struggle and how an era supports individuals.
Where is the next "Zhang Xue" (张雪)?
Zhang Xue Motorcycle's (张雪机车) competition is still ongoing, but a deeper question has emerged: What kind of industrial soil and institutional environment are needed to make dreams come true? Where is the next "Zhang Xue" (张雪)?
In 2025, the emergence of the "Six Little Dragons" (六小龙) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), made Hangzhou's (杭州) service concept of "no disturbance" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. When the service objects change from technology companies to manufacturing companies, what are the different needs?
Liang Xiao (梁宵), deputy director of the Liangjiang New Area (两江新区) Economic and Information Technology Commission in Chongqing (重庆). In November 2025, Chongqing (重庆) adjusted its administrative divisions and revoked Jiangbei District (江北区) and Yubei District (渝北区) to establish Liangjiang New Area (两江新区).
After the institutional reform, Liang Xiao (梁宵) saw "Zhang Xue Motorcycle" (张雪机车) in a handover material. A colleague from the former Yubei District (渝北区) Economic and Information Technology Commission said, "This is a potential stock," which made him remember it in his heart.
In February 2026, Liang Xiao (梁宵) took his team to visit, and in less than half an hour, he accurately captured the company's core demand: expanding production. That night, a list of needs covering land use, financing, and talent was placed on the desk of the district leader.
On the third day, the district leader in charge held a face-to-face discussion with Zhang Xue (张雪), and the local state-owned platform was invited to the scene, and the land supply and cooperation terms were finalized on the spot. From reaching a preliminary intention to the agreement being implemented, it took less than two months.
Giving land alone is not enough. Liang Xiao (梁宵) and his colleagues also brought in the District Financial Office to help connect with banks and customize financing plans; then, they called on the District Science and Technology Bureau and the Intellectual Property Bureau to provide "one-on-one" services for matters such as unicorn declaration, patent application, and product certification.
Like Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车), Liang Xiao (梁宵) has more than 200 companies of this size in his mobile phone address book. The troubles of these small and medium-sized enterprises are often "small things," such as the failure to approve revolving loans, the inability to handle procedures for a few acres of land, and the long queuing time for product certification reports...
Some people ask, what is the most important skill for cadres to serve the real economy? Liang Xiao (梁宵) thought for a long time and replied: "It is to be able to catch it. When a company opens its mouth, you can understand what it is saying; when a company encounters a difficult problem, you can help find someone who can solve the problem."
The realization of dreams requires not only the care of the visible hand, but also the appreciation of talent scouts.
For Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车), Cao Bin (曹斌), founding partner of Gaoxin Capital (高信资本), is that talent scout. Only 3 months after the establishment of Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车), Gaoxin Capital (高信资本) exclusively completed the angel round investment of 20 million yuan in Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车).
Talking about why he dared to invest in an unpopular traditional industry track, Cao Bin (曹斌) frankly said: "What we value is people. We hope that the founder has 4 characteristics: love, focus, resilience, and professionalism."
Looking at the whole country, after decades of development, China's venture capital is gradually maturing and becoming "patient capital" to accompany the growth of enterprises. As of the end of February 2026, the total scale of funds including venture capital funds (VC) and private equity investment funds (PE) reached 14.96 trillion yuan.
Among them, state-owned capital plays a very important role.
Hao Yiyang (郝一阳), general manager of the Investment Department of Chengtong Kechuang Investment Fund (诚通科创投资基金) under China Chengtong (中国诚通). In the past April, the team he was in surveyed an average of 10 companies per person. The fund he is in has a duration of up to 15 years, and the goal is clear: invest in small, early, and hard technology.
"Compared with market-oriented institutions, state-owned capital funds have a more focused track and more patience." Hao Yiyang (郝一阳) introduced that state-owned capital funds are more pursuing to provide timely help, just like Zhejiang's (浙江) state-owned capital's support for Zhang Xue Motorcycle (张雪机车), "We hope to discover more Hangzhou (杭州) 'Six Little Dragons' (六小龙)."
At Chengtong Kechuang (诚通科创), once a potential company is discovered, it takes only two and a half months from project establishment to investment at the fastest. Although the speed is fast, the due diligence in the fields of commerce, finance, and law is very detailed. Whether it is the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain or competitors, they are all objects of due diligence.
Not only that, from sharing information, connecting needs to financing planning, after the investment is completed, the investor will also provide the company with all-round empowerment.
"Chengtong Kechuang (诚通科创) implements a follow-up investment mechanism, and every investor needs to invest their own real money in the companies they like." Hao Yiyang (郝一阳) said with a smile, "Every project is our child."
When "not only short-term profits, but also the future of the industry" patient capital becomes the mainstream of the market, the realization of dreams is no longer an isolated case.
This may be the secret of Chinese-style struggle - the entire society is opening up channels for those who do practical work. A society where "heroes are not judged by their origins" is relying on its deep industrial foundation to empower ordinary people who pursue their dreams, so that the spark of innovation can burn brighter.
(Our reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 向 晔
Since the launch of the learning and education campaign to establish and practice a correct view of performance, various regions have been promoting in-depth investigation and review of deviations in the view of performance among leading bodies and leading cadres at the county and department levels and above. Hubei Province is focusing on leading bodies at the county and department levels and above, focusing on correcting eight prominent problems such as eagerness for quick success and instant benefit and falsification, and carrying out centralized rectification in four aspects: new officials ignoring old accounts, statistical fraud, policy planning "blindly raising standards" and "disconnect between compilation and use," and illegally increasing hidden debts of local governments.
In some typical cases of deviation and misplacement in the view of performance recently reported, the violations of laws and disciplines by the "top leaders" have attracted much attention. In particular, some "top leaders" themselves have a weak sense of political awareness and a lack of Party spirit, leading to the distortion of the implementation of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, causing waste of money and manpower, delaying development, and causing serious consequences, which are extremely profound lessons.
The learning and education campaign makes it clear that the focus is on leading bodies and leading cadres at the county and department levels and above, especially the "top leaders." Party-member leading cadres, especially the "top leaders," must deeply understand the importance of establishing and practicing a correct view of performance for the development of the cause of the Party and the country and the building of the Party.
Grasping the focus of learning and education requires accurately grasping the characteristics of leading bodies and leading cadres at the county and department levels and above, especially the "top leaders."
County and department-level leading cadres are at a critical level of connecting the top and the bottom, and their work is related to the transmission of policies and their effective implementation. Among them, the county level bears even greater responsibilities. The county party committee is the "front-line command post" for our Party to govern and rejuvenate the country. County-level leading cadres must establish and practice a correct view of performance, earnestly fulfill their duties and missions, and benefit the people in the area under their jurisdiction, so as to consolidate the foundation for the overall work of the Party and the country.
The "top leader" is the "key minority" among the "key minority." The various problems manifested by the wrong view of performance largely reflect the "power arbitrariness" of leading cadres, especially the "top leaders."
For example, one face of the wrong view of performance is "falseness." Some "top leaders" believe that "satisfying the masses is not as good as paying attention to the leaders," using data to package achievements, playing with numbers, and engaging in "beautifying" performance. In the final analysis, they want to use beautiful numbers to "pave the way" for promotion, losing respect for basic facts and adherence to the original mission in order to satisfy their own selfish desires. Another face of the wrong view of performance is "impatience." Some "top leaders" suffer from "performance impulse disorder," and before their seats are even warm, they are eager to engage in large-scale projects that attract attention and seek applause. Their minds are not on "doing things" but on "showing off," and their energy is not used to "benefit the people" but to "create momentum for a while." Another face of the wrong view of performance is "brutality." Some "top leaders" disregard the stage of development, lose awe of scientific laws, and regard "achieving performance" as the only pursuit, frequently "changing tracks" and blindly "spreading the stall," eventually turning "achievements" into "political diseases," missing development opportunities and harming the interests of the people.
The Party's self-revolution focuses on governing power. Establishing and practicing a correct view of performance inevitably requires establishing a correct view of power. To more scientifically and effectively confine power to the cage of the system and correct the eagerness for quick success and instant benefit and illegal decision-making of leading cadres, especially the "top leaders," it is necessary to establish and improve the accountability system and strictly hold accountable those who cause major losses by engaging in "image projects" and "performance projects."
Grasping the key points and giving play to the exemplary and driving effect can effectively stimulate the "leading goose" effect, guide the vast number of Party members and cadres to deeply study and understand, perform their duties and responsibilities, better play their vanguard and exemplary role, and promote the in-depth and solid development of learning and education with practical actions.
In the process of learning and education, Pingxiang City (萍乡市) in Jiangxi (江西) Province has focused on "top leaders" leading the way in solving "long-standing and difficult" problems, establishing a clear orientation of "new officials should manage old accounts, and officials should not leave debts," both tackling "hard bones" and promoting the establishment of systems, from city-level leading cadres to front-line cadres, actively solving people's worries, relieving people's difficulties, and benefiting people's lives, so that the masses can truly feel the new progress and new achievements brought about by learning and education, and inject strong impetus into the city's high-quality economic and social development.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period has an important position of linking the past and the future in the process of basically realizing socialist modernization. It is a key period for consolidating the foundation and fully exerting efforts, and it is also an important period for doing practical work and creating achievements. To grasp the key points of learning and education, leading cadres at all levels must know the importance of bearing the burden and knowing the responsibility, while leading bodies and leading cadres at the county and department levels and above, especially the "top leaders," must consciously benchmark themselves, take the lead in truly investigating and rectifying, effectively prevent and correct deviations in the view of performance, come up with practical measures, do practical things, and seek practical results, and write their achievements on the front line of development and engrave them in the hearts of the people.
Return to TopThis newspaper Zhengzhou (郑州), May 11th (correspondent report). The General Office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) held a special study class for leading comrades of local people's congress standing committees on "In-depth Study and Implementation of Xi Jinping's Thought on the Rule of Law" in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南) from May 8th to 11th. A total of 195 leading comrades from the provincial and municipal people's congress standing committees of 13 provinces (autonomous regions) participated in the study.
At the opening ceremony, relevant responsible comrades from the General Office of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) stated that Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law is a scientific summary of the great practice of the Party leading the construction of the rule of law in China in the new era. It is a profound, systematic, and complete innovative theory and scientific system, and it is the fundamental guideline for guiding and promoting the high-quality development of the work of the people's congresses in the new era. It is necessary to combine the study and implementation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law with the study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thought on upholding and improving the system of people's congresses, base ourselves on the functions and responsibilities of the people's congresses, strengthen the implementation and supervision of the Constitution, improve the legal system of socialism with Chinese characteristics with the Constitution as the core, enhance the effectiveness of the supervisory work of the people's congresses, deepen legal publicity and education, perform duties according to law, and 担当作为 (dān dāng zuò wéi - "undertake and accomplish," to take on responsibilities and make achievements), comprehensively improve the quality and level of the work of the people's congresses, and provide legal guarantees for continuously creating a new situation in the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
The study class held special reports on topics such as "In-depth Study and Implementation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on the Rule of Law, and Doing a Good Job in the Legislative Work of the People's Congresses," "Ten Whys of the Environmental and Ecological Code," "Deeply Promoting the Practice and Theoretical Innovation of Record Review, and Striving to Build a Constitutional Supervision System with Chinese Characteristics," "Excellent Traditional Chinese Legal Culture," and "Establishing and Practicing a Correct View of Political Achievements, and Being a Good Party Member and Good Cadre in the Style of Jiao Yulu (焦裕禄)," and organized group discussions, on-site teaching, and summary exchanges.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 11th (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)) The China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) recently jointly issued the "National Agricultural Climate Resources Census and Regionalization Implementation Plan," clarifying the comprehensive implementation of the national agricultural climate resources census and regionalization work.
According to the implementation plan, by 2029, the country will establish an agricultural climate regionalization system with the characteristics of "new, precise, accurate, and intelligent," forming a four-level refined comprehensive agriculture, planting system, animal husbandry, fishery, and facility agriculture climate regionalization, as well as 25 kinds of major crop climate regionalization maps at the national, provincial, municipal, and county levels. It will also construct an agricultural climate regionalization index system and related databases, build an integrated census and regionalization comprehensive service platform, and create a number of application scenarios for census and regionalization results.
The national agricultural climate resources census and regionalization work will adhere to the principles of conducting the census, regionalization, and application simultaneously, comprehensively ascertain the baseline of agricultural climate resources, scientifically assess agricultural planting boundaries and changes in meteorological disasters, provide technical support for governments and relevant departments at all levels to optimize industrial layout and adjust agricultural structure, and explore experience for carrying out a new round of agricultural resource regionalization. It is expected that the agricultural climate resources census will be basically completed in 2026-2027, and the agricultural climate regionalization will be fully completed and applied in 2026-2029.
The two departments simultaneously clarified the key points of the national agricultural climate resources census and regionalization work in 2026, requiring further deepening of provincial agricultural climate regionalization work, strengthening national-level technical support and system construction, improving the national-level agricultural climate regionalization technical system, strengthening data support capacity building, organizing national technical training, and strengthening the application of satellite remote sensing data.
Return to TopOn May 10th, a neighborhood festival was held in a community in the Financial Street Subdistrict (金融街街道), Xicheng District (西城区), Beijing (北京市). The event, themed "Renewing Good Things, Enjoying Life," featured activities such as a youth flea market and green plant exchange, building a platform for neighborhood interaction and exchange, conveying the concept of green and low-carbon living, enhancing neighborhood friendship, and creating a harmonious community atmosphere of co-construction and sharing.
The picture shows residents selling and purchasing second-hand goods at the neighborhood festival.
Xinhua News Agency Reporter Xing Guangli (邢广利) photo
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 11th (新华社北京5月11日电) With the approval of the Party Central Committee and the State Council (党中央、国务院), the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) recently issued the "State Council Legislative Work Plan for 2026" (《国务院2026年度立法工作计划》) (hereinafter referred to as the "State Council Legislative Plan").
The "State Council Legislative Plan" proposes that the overall requirements for the State Council's legislative work in 2026 are to adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大) and the Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, earnestly implement the arrangements of the Fourth Plenary Session, thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thinking on the rule of law, earnestly study and implement the spirit of the Central Conference on Overall Law-Based Governance, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishments," enhance the "Four Consciousnesses," strengthen the "Four Confidences," and achieve the "Two Safeguards." Adhere to the organic unity of the Party's leadership, the people being the masters of the country, and the rule of law, focus on building a more complete socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics and building a socialist rule of law country with a higher level, pay more attention to the coordination of the rule of law with reform, development, and stability, pay more attention to safeguarding and promoting social fairness and justice, coordinate legislation, amendment, repeal, and interpretation, strengthen legislation in key areas, emerging fields, and foreign-related fields, improve the quality and efficiency of legislation, and provide a strong legal guarantee for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
The "State Council Legislative Plan" emphasizes that high-quality legislation should promote high-quality development and maintain high-level security, serving to ensure the smooth realization of the economic and social development goals and tasks during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. First, focusing on building a high-level socialist market economic system and accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, it lists the Financial Law (金融法) draft, the Bidding Law (招标投标法) revision draft, and the formulation of regulations on building a unified national market. Second, focusing on strengthening the construction of a law-based government and optimizing the legal business environment, it revises the Implementing Regulations of the Administrative Reconsideration Law (行政复议法实施条例) and the Regulations on Procedures for Formulating Administrative Regulations (行政法规制定程序条例), etc. Third, focusing on accelerating high-level self-reliance in science and technology and stimulating the cultural innovation and creativity of the whole nation, it lists the Teacher Law (教师法) revision draft and revises the Internet Information Services Management Measures (互联网信息服务管理办法), etc. Fourth, focusing on increasing efforts to guarantee and improve people's livelihoods and accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, it lists the Road Traffic Safety Law (道路交通安全法) revision draft, formulates the Water Supply Regulations (供水条例), and revises the Implementing Regulations of the Drug Administration Law (药品管理法实施条例), etc. Fifth, focusing on promoting the modernization of the national security system and capacity and building a higher-level Peaceful China, it lists the Earthquake Prevention and Disaster Reduction Law (防震减灾法) revision draft and formulates the Regulations on the Investigation and Governance of Hidden Dangers of Production Safety Accidents (生产安全事故隐患排查治理条例), etc. Sixth, focusing on strengthening the construction of a foreign-related legal system and capacity and serving the expansion of high-level opening up, it lists the Customs Law (海关法) revision draft, formulates the State Council's Provisions on the Security of Industrial and Supply Chains (国务院关于产业链供应链安全的规定), and revises the Regulations on the Origin of Imported and Exported Goods (进出口货物原产地条例), etc. At the same time, the "State Council Legislative Plan" has made arrangements for accelerating the comprehensive legislation on the healthy development of artificial intelligence, and has made general arrangements for legislative projects that are urgently needed to further comprehensively deepen reform, accelerate the transformation of government functions, develop new quality productive forces, maintain national security, strengthen foreign-related rule of law, and accelerate the modernization of national defense and the military with high quality.
The "State Council Legislative Plan" requires that all departments of the State Council (国务院各部门) should strengthen their sense of responsibility and earnestly implement the execution of the legislative work plan. The Ministry of Justice (司法部) should strengthen supervision and coordination and comprehensively promote the implementation of the plan.
Return to TopPresident Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "We must strive to become experts in our respective fields of work." To start and develop a career, one must not only have the willingness to work, but also master the methods to achieve success. In this issue of "Everyone's Talk," we have selected three submissions to share with you, jointly considering how to better achieve the goal of daring to act and being good at it.
——Editor
Having an "Upstream Consciousness" in Work
Luo Cheng (罗成), Xi'an City (西安市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省)
People who live near water all know that pollution upstream will affect the water quality in the midstream and downstream. Therefore, protecting the ecology of the basin, the upstream is the key. By analogy, starting a career also requires an "upstream consciousness."
The work of a place or a department is always part of the overall work. If we stick to the "one-mu three-fen land" (一亩三分地) mentality, only starting from the interests of the department and local interests, it may lead to damage to the overall interests. Putting the work in the upstream of the overall responsibility chain, based on the long-term, with the overall situation in mind, and doing practical work, will not leave historical burdens, and can add glory to the overall situation with the development of one region.
Work is always successive, and the work of future generations is always built on the foundation of predecessors. If private thoughts and distractions cause the work to be done unrealistically and carelessly, or even seek quick success and instant benefits, and act blindly, it may leave "sequelae" for future generations.
"Upstream" refers not only to the "front end" in space, but also to the "front" in time, and even more to the "superior" in quality. As the barrel effect reveals, the shortest wooden board determines how much water a barrel can hold. Doing a good job with the mentality of striving for upstream, refusing to become a short board, and striving to forge a long board, can achieve the improvement of overall benefits.
Taking upstream responsibility in performing duties and striving for upstream level in quality, this shows both responsibility and true character.
Cannot "Build a Building on the Beach"
Su Hongru (苏鸿儒), Beibei District (北碚区), Chongqing (重庆市)
During a survey in a certain place, I heard villagers talk about the introduction of fast-growing tree species in ecological restoration in previous years. These tree species were planted and could grow into big trees in a few years, with quick results, so the local area quickly spread them. However, it was later discovered that this tree species consumed a lot of water, leading to a drop in the groundwater level, which in turn damaged the ecological balance, and had to be cut down one after another. Eager to achieve results, but without measuring water and acting, similar situations are tantamount to "building a building on the beach."
Steadier, development will be long-term. Regardless of the actual situation, engaging in large-scale and rapid development, pursuing immediate results, and overdrawing resources in exchange for on-paper figures may win temporary scenery, but will leave many hidden dangers. Development is also the same, relying not on rushing up, but on adapting to local conditions and continuous deep cultivation. 慢工出细活 (màn gōng chū xì huó - "slow work yields fine products," good work takes time and care), being steady can achieve greater development.
More practical, the masses will buy it. Whether the political achievements are good or not will ultimately be judged by the masses. True political achievements are not a model "for the superiors to see," but a real achievement "for the masses to benefit." Putting effort where the masses need it, in the practical place to make up for shortcomings, so that the masses continue to benefit, development will be more sustainable.
Deeper, the foundation will be solid. If the foundation is not solid, the ground will shake. If you only seek superficial brilliance and are unwilling to put more effort into issues related to long-term development, in the end, the achievements will not stand the test. Doing the work deeply and carefully, and laying a solid foundation, the performance will be more reliable.
Steadier, more practical, and deeper, can we move upwards step by step.
"Letting the Goats Graze, Picking Jujubes"
Han Jinwei (韩锦伟), Dalian City (大连市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省)
A cadre from my hometown talked about the gains from working at the grassroots level, using a proverb: "Letting the goats graze, picking jujubes." He explained that there are many and miscellaneous tasks, and none can be neglected. While "letting the goats graze," we must also "pick jujubes" to achieve overall planning.
On closer inspection, this actually contains two meanings. One is that to do practical things for the people, we need to do our best, but also have rules and be good at "playing the piano." "Letting the goats graze, picking jujubes" means not only that we must be based on the present, starting from the most intense, prominent, and urgent problems reflected by the masses, and doing a good job in the urgent, difficult, and worrying things, but also that we must look to the future and accumulate long-term strength in the details. For example, rural garbage classification should not only reasonably arrange recycling points and prevent mosquito breeding, so that villagers "can participate," but also start from establishing incentive mechanisms and developing good habits, so that everyone "is willing to participate."
The other is that to do practical things for the people, we must not only grasp and implement them practically, but also improve efficiency. Whether the "dead-end road" in the village can be opened up as soon as possible, whether the street lights can be repaired in time when they are broken, how to solve the problem of inconvenient water use for the masses in the first time... These small things are connected to the daily life of the masses. If they are delayed for one more day, the masses will have one more difficulty. Improving quality and efficiency in scientific overall planning, acting vigorously and paying attention to efficiency, can respond to the expectations of the masses with results.
"Letting the goats graze, picking jujubes," doing a good job in people's livelihood with the strategy of overall planning, political achievements can be reflected in visible and tangible changes.
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Preventing conflicts and disputes at the source and putting non-litigation mechanisms at the forefront, mediation can achieve "case closed, matter resolved, and people convinced" with lower costs, faster responses, and warmer temperatures.
How much can one person and one conversation achieve?
Yang Xudong (杨旭东), the person in charge of rights protection at the Dawukou District Federation of Trade Unions (大武口区总工会) in Shizuishan (石嘴山), Ningxia (宁夏), answers: In more than three years, he has resolved seven or eight hundred labor dispute cases, involving hundreds of employees, with compensation amounting to more than ten million yuan...
Behind the numbers are countless instances of 化干戈为玉帛 (huà gān gē wéi yù bó - "turn hostility into friendship," to turn weapons of war into gifts of jade and silk; to resolve conflicts peacefully after much persuasion), resolving the concerns of countless families and mitigating many potential conflicts. This is a professional interpretation of responsibility.
To regard Yang Xudong (杨旭东) merely as a "capable person" diminishes the significance of labor mediation in this era; to only praise his "hard work" obscures the underlying institutional logic. What is truly worth asking is: When the pressure of labor dispute cases increases, and when new employment groups face difficulties in determining labor relations, collecting evidence, and applying laws, where does good mediation come from? How can we find a new path for employee rights protection services?
Mediation is not an expedient measure but an effective approach rooted in national conditions.
Some mistakenly believe that mediation is "muddying the waters," but this is not the case. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "Internal conflicts among the people should be resolved through mediation" and "Our national conditions determine that we cannot become a 'litigation superpower.'"
Practice has proven that preventing conflicts and disputes at the source and putting non-litigation mechanisms at the forefront, mediation can achieve "case closed, matter resolved, and people convinced" with lower costs, faster responses, and warmer temperatures. "Taking a step back to resolve knots in the heart, and taking a step forward to warm people's hearts," Yang Xudong (杨旭东) said well, rights protection mediation often deals with vulnerable groups who cannot afford litigation costs, so mediation is very useful and carries heavy responsibility. Combining legal principles with human sentiment and leveraging the fundamental role of people's mediation in the diversified resolution mechanism of conflicts and disputes, resolving disputes at the doorsteps of the masses can effectively promote social harmony.
Behind the "capable person effect" is the dual support of institutional design and organizational empowerment.
Yang Xudong's (杨旭东) mobile phone is on 24 hours a day, his studio is located in the high-tech zone with many enterprise employees, and visiting enterprises and the masses is commonplace... These details are touching, and it is even more necessary to see that he carries "four identities" on his shoulders: part-time arbitrator of labor and personnel disputes, labor security supervision assistant, specially invited mediator of the court, and full-time people's mediator, corresponding to the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (人社局), the People's Court (人民法院), and the Justice Bureau (司法局), relying on the joint mediation and linkage and mediation platform sharing mechanism of "Trade Union (工会) + Court (法院) + Human Resources and Social Security (人社) + Justice (司法) + N."
Mediation work is neither Yang Xudong's (杨旭东) personal burden nor the local trade union's "extra baggage," but a link in the governance system. Establishing mechanisms, empowering functions, giving resources, and strengthening guarantees... The practice of the Dawukou District Federation of Trade Unions (大武口区总工会) shows that a good system needs good executors, and good executors cannot do without institutional support and paving the way. It is precisely because of multi-departmental coordination and cross-mechanism collaboration that more legal forces are used to guide and dredge, which better gathers the joint force of mediating labor disputes and protecting labor rights.
Praising "Yang Xudong (杨旭东)" also calls for more "Yang Xudong (杨旭东)s," and it is even more necessary to continuously build a solid institutional base to support the "Yang Xudong (杨旭东)s" to shine.
Comrades from the Dawukou District Justice Bureau (大武口区司法局) frankly stated that mediation can handle major events, but the requirements are very high, and mediators must be "all-round doctors" with excellent professional and psychological qualities. However, most grassroots mediators are part-time, and the limited subsidies are not very attractive. Relying solely on enthusiasm and sentiment may not be enough. From this perspective, it is advisable to make three "shifts": from "relying on capable people" to "building a strong system," improving the construction of a full-time people's mediator team; from "solo combat" to "rule of law integration," strengthening the integrated connection of mediation, arbitration, trial, legal aid, and letters and visits; from "passive response" to "active governance," relying on big data and other technologies to give early warning of labor risks, and moving the mediation gate forward to the source link.
Yang Xudong (杨旭东) said that an employee's thank you is the best praise. In simple words, it demonstrates a firm people's stance. The value of mediation lies not in the thickness of the files, but in the warmth of the people's hearts. With the rule of law as the guideline, the people's livelihood as the foundation, and mediation as the bridge, social governance innovation will continuously inject new impetus into Chinese-style modernization.
(The author is a reporter from the Ningxia Branch of this newspaper)
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The Wenchuan (汶川) earthquake happened 18 years ago. On May 12, 2008, I was in class at Qushan Town Primary School (曲山镇小学) in Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County (北川羌族自治县), Sichuan (四川). In an instant, the world collapsed, leaving only darkness. Later, I read about disaster scenes in many books, but none were as terrifying as the real experience.
After being buried under the rubble for three days and three nights, I, at the age of 11, was rescued. After more than 30 surgeries, my right leg was amputated, and my left leg was almost lost as well. Eventually, I was fitted with a prosthetic leg. The prosthetic and real leg repeatedly rubbed against each other in a blur of blood and scabs until I barely adapted to this "little steel leg" physically. It took much longer to "stand up" psychologically. During adolescence, the most sensitive and competitive time, I had to learn to walk again. At that time, I always wanted to hide myself, even to the point of not drinking water to reduce the number of times I had to go to the bathroom.
What a person sees is determined by their mindset. In 2018, a half marathon was held in Wenchuan (汶川) with the theme of "New Life." At the invitation of a friend, I signed up. I originally intended to give up after running a few kilometers, but I ran one leg after another. In the end, the prosthetic leg rubbed my real leg raw, and my left leg went numb. "Go, sister!" someone shouted. "Go China! Go Wenchuan!" Many runners who had turned back shouted in unison. I suddenly realized that people might not be thinking, "Why was this girl amputated?" but rather, "She's amazing."
What are scars? They are the imperfections left by suffering, but also the miracles of life held up by countless people, and even more so, the medals of honor for my efforts to survive. Starting from a negative number, I finally returned to the starting point and accepted this "leg" from the bottom of my heart. So, what hurdle can't be overcome? If you fall, get up, and live a wonderful life.
By facing my "specialness" directly, I was able to focus my energy on the right and meaningful things.
I tried photography, and many disabled friends who habitually shied away relaxed in front of my lens. I walked the runway at Shanghai Fashion Week (上海时装周), confidently showing myself off after receiving a private message that said, "Although we are not perfect, we are still beautiful." I published books and created self-media content, sharing my daily life on my "little steel leg," acting as an online "tree hole" to warm others.
In recent years, I have also had another identity - a representative of the Sichuan Provincial People's Congress (四川省人大代表), which has given me a greater sense of mission. Tens of thousands of private messages and comments contain confusion, pain, and expectations. My "special" identity allows me to more truly understand the difficulties and challenges faced by the disabled community, and to better understand their desire to be seen but also to "hide" themselves. Last year, I suggested that airports introduce body prosthetic security inspection machines, and the relevant departments responded. Give one point of heat, emit one point of light, promote real change, and if you walk every day, you won't be afraid of a thousand miles.
Being active online is unavoidable to hear negative voices. Whenever this happens, I always think of one person - Uncle Xiao (小于叔叔), a soldier of the People's Liberation Army (解放军). I don't know him personally. But on that night 18 years ago, he wore a very small light and risked aftershocks to lean over the precast slab above me, reaching down with his hand and talking non-stop. He was afraid that I would be rolled in deeper and that I would fall asleep and never wake up again. That light, weak but dazzling, became the most concrete image of hope in my heart. For 18 years, the love of relatives and friends, the kindness of all sectors of society, and the care of the Party and the country have supported me to become who I am today. Not just me, every one of us survivors is full of gratitude. Our lives were snatched back from the hands of death by everyone, and they were continued with love and nourishment.
It's been 18 years, and if there is an afterlife, those lost lives should be adults too. Without deliberately mentioning it, and without deliberately avoiding it, the disaster was like a mountain collapsing, carrying us to face loss, endure brokenness, and accept imperfection. But we will always remember the fearlessness of those who rushed into the disaster area to protect lives with their own, appreciate the warmth that poured in from all over the country and all directions, and be moved by the vitality that sprouted on this devastated land. I gave myself an online name called "Spring Outing" (春游), meaning that every day is full of spring and worth rushing to. Having the good fortune to survive, we must live a life that is worthy. If people do not yield, they are high mountains. 勠力同心 (lù lì tóng xīn - "join forces with one heart," to work together with one heart). Then we will be invincible.
(The author is a representative of the Sichuan Provincial People's Congress (四川省人大代表) and a survivor of the Wenchuan (汶川) earthquake, contributed by the "Experience" column of the People's Daily (人民日报) WeChat public account.)
Return to TopHanfu formal attire, travel photography equipment, outdoor camping gear... For some time now, rental consumption has gradually integrated into daily life from emergency needs. Data shows that in the first quarter of this year, retail sales of cultural, sports, and leisure services, as well as tourism consulting and rental services, both achieved double-digit growth. "Rent instead of buy" is popular among young people, reflecting a more experience-oriented and rational consumption concept, and also injecting green momentum into the expansion and upgrading of the consumer market.
This is precisely:
No need to carry heavy equipment,
Rent and get it immediately with less burden.
Travel thousands of miles lightly,
A green new trend spreads across the land.
Xu Zhiwen (徐之文)
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When producing, should windows be open or closed? From a safety perspective, windows must be opened for ventilation, especially in enclosed workplaces. Once harmful substances accumulate to a certain concentration, they will inevitably endanger health. From an environmental protection perspective, enterprises must close windows to prevent pollutants from leaking. Based on different perspectives, different departments may put forward different requirements, leading to enterprises being at a loss as to what to do.
Not long ago, the Ministry of Justice (司法部), together with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) and the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部), issued the "Opinions on Correctly Understanding and Applying the Law Enforcement Standards of 'Opening or Closing Windows for Production in Factories'," providing a solution to such problems, and at the same time inspiring us to think: How to prevent locally reasonable policies from contradicting each other after being superimposed? How to avoid the "fallacy of composition"?
On the one hand, establish a holistic view. When relevant departments formulate policies, they should not only "look upwards," but also "look left and right" to avoid 撞车 (zhuàng chē - "car crash," policies conflicting). On the other hand, law enforcers should not only be good "supervisors," but also good "servers," speeding up coordination and resolution when problems arise, rather than shirking responsibility and passing the buck.
Stepping out of the "one-mu three-fen land" of their respective departments, listening more to the voices of urgent difficulties and anxieties, and doing more to provide timely help 雪中送炭 (xuě zhōng sòng tàn - "sending charcoal in snowy weather," providing help in someone's time of need), can better allow the majority of enterprises to invest with confidence, focus on management, and develop with peace of mind.
(Excerpted and compiled from *Economic Daily* (《经济日报》))
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【Phenomenon】Some time ago, the Ministry of Education (教育部) issued the "Guiding Opinions on Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of Healthy Schools," focusing on prominent issues such as "little glasses, little chubby kids," and clarifying key tasks and major measures. It is expected that by 2030, the construction of healthy schools will achieve full coverage; by 2035, higher-quality healthy schools will be universally built. The educational philosophy of "health first" is gradually being integrated into all aspects of school management through systematic institutional design.
【Commentary】
What is a healthy school? The core indicators include "four increases and four decreases": increasing the rate of students meeting the standards of physical fitness, artistic literacy, the rate of school doctor allocation, and the rate of automatic external defibrillator allocation; at the same time, reducing the rate of student myopia, the rate of obesity increase, the detection rate of mental health problems, and the incidence of campus food safety incidents.
From physical fitness to mental health, from aesthetic education to labor education, from food safety to life education... everything related to the healthy growth of young people falls within the scope of healthy school construction.
This breaks away from the old path of 头痛医头、脚痛医脚 (tóu tòng yī tóu, jiǎo tòng yī jiǎo - "treat the head when the head aches, treat the foot when the foot hurts," to treat symptoms but not the root cause of the problem) – it's not about wearing glasses when you're nearsighted or eating less when you're overweight, but about building the school into an organic ecosystem that promotes health. The campus environment, curriculum teaching, health services, and daily management all work together to care for the physical and mental health of young people.
After clarifying the standards, how to build it specifically? The comprehensive sports activity time for primary and secondary school students should not be less than 2 hours per day, the canteens of primary and secondary schools should realize "Internet + transparent kitchen," and middle school and university students should participate in at least one first aid training during their time at school... The "hard targets" are clear, which is both the direction of assessment and a commitment to the healthy growth of young people.
Issuing policies is just the starting point; the real changes happen on campus, in the classroom, and in life. Beijing (北京) takes sports time as a hard indicator, comprehensively promotes 15-minute micro-exercises during class breaks, and regularly carries out "Ban Chao (班超)" leagues; Hunan (湖南) has issued regulations to promote students' mental health, and uses local legislation to build a student mental health work system; Futian District (福田区), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) has built a collaborative working mechanism of "school, family, community, medical, government, and network" to solve problems and protect children's growth... More than 540 schools have taken the lead in piloting, providing valuable experience for comprehensively promoting the construction of healthy schools nationwide.
Healthy schools need policies to provide "steel bar" support, but also need the nourishment of cultural soil. Documents can stipulate 2 hours of exercise per day, but cannot "stipulate" the laughter of children running; they can require the allocation of psychological teachers, but cannot guarantee the deep trust between teachers and students. True health grows naturally in an inclusive and loving atmosphere, which is the due meaning of quality education.
In the final analysis, this is a profound change about "what kind of people to cultivate": is it "score priority" or "health first"?
On the surface, health is standard-meeting physical fitness, vision, and weight. In a deeper sense, health is psychological resilience, sound personality, and enabling young people to learn to talk to themselves and get along with the world. Looking to the long term, modernization calls for new people of the times who are comprehensively developed in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. When each child's healthy "1" is firmly established, the "0" behind it will be meaningful and can support the happiness of the "small family" and the future of the "big family."
It is gratifying that from 2021 to 2024, the overall myopia rate of students nationwide has achieved "four consecutive declines," and the "Internet + transparent kitchen" coverage rate of primary and secondary school canteens nationwide has reached 99.9%. Caring for health has top-level design, policy documents, pragmatic actions, and visible and tangible results.
"Health first" is not abstract, but concrete. It is the stretching body during exercise, the high-spirited spirit, and the heat emanating from fresh dishes in the canteen. Letting every child grow up healthily is planting the hope of the future.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘诗瑶 石 磊
On the morning of May 11th, at the Wenchang Space Launch Site (文昌航天发射场), the Long March 7 carrier rocket pierced through the clouds and mist, lifting the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft into the sky and sending it into its designated orbit, marking the complete success of the launch mission.
The Tianzhou cargo spacecraft is a crucial carrier for material resupply to the Chinese space station. Since the maiden flight of Tianzhou 1 (天舟一号) in April 2017, the Tianzhou cargo spacecraft's journey to space has reached its tenth year.
Ten years, ten spacecraft, ten victories, relying on persistent innovation. China's space material transportation and resupply efficiency and capabilities continue to strengthen, providing solid support for the steady advancement of the aerospace industry.
What new "space express deliveries" are there this time? What interesting space science experiments will be carried out on the Chinese space station in the future?
The Tianzhou 10 will remain docked in orbit for 12 months, longer than any previous cargo spacecraft, and will carry the largest number of payloads to date.
The Tianzhou cargo spacecraft is crucial, as it can resupply materials and propellant, carry out space science experiments, downlink waste and controlled deorbit, and also support the space station in maintaining its orbit and adjusting its attitude during the docking process.
In this mission, the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft is loaded with over 6 tons of cargo.
Experts from the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) introduced that the total weight of the resupply materials uploaded by this cargo spacecraft is nearly 6.2 tons, mainly including materials to ensure the in-orbit work and life of the Shenzhou 23 (神舟二十三号) and Shenzhou 24 (神舟二十四号) astronaut crews, as well as instruments, equipment, and spare parts required for the daily operation and maintenance of the space station, including more than 220 pieces (sets) of cargo for the astronaut system, space station system, cargo spacecraft system, and application mission fields. Among them, the third set of new extravehicular spacesuits will achieve a complete replacement and upgrade of the original spacesuits. To meet the astronauts' in-orbit exercise needs, a new space treadmill is also included. This mission will also replenish the space station with 700 kilograms of propellant.
The Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft will have an in-orbit "endurance" of up to 12 months.
Previously, the docking time of Tianzhou 2 (天舟二号) to Tianzhou 5 (天舟五号) with the space station was about 6 months. Since Tianzhou 6 (天舟六号), with the improvement of uplink transportation capacity, the launch frequency of Tianzhou cargo spacecraft has been reduced from 4 launches in 2 years to 3 launches in 2 years, and the docking time with the space station has been extended from about half a year to 9 to 10 months. This time, the in-orbit docking time of Tianzhou 10 will reach 12 months, exceeding that of previous cargo spacecraft.
Experts said that extending the in-orbit docking time of cargo spacecraft can reduce launch frequency and save operating costs, but extending the docking time puts higher demands on the in-orbit reliability of the spacecraft itself. To this end, the Tianzhou team of the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) conducted a comprehensive design and full verification from the aspects of system functions and platform equipment to ensure that Tianzhou 10 completes the one-year in-orbit docking mission in a "**万无一失**" (wàn wú yī shī - "ten thousand no one loss," absolutely safe) state.
In this mission, the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft carries the largest number of payloads to date.
It is understood that the cargo carried by the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft includes 6 experimental payloads, which is the largest number of payload projects carried since the construction of the space station. They will be mainly used to carry out space science experiments in the fields of microgravity, fluid physics, and aerospace technology. Experts introduced that the increase in the number of payloads puts higher demands on the spacecraft's loading design, interface matching, environmental protection, and flight safety. The Tianzhou team of the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) repeatedly tested and optimized the installation method, power supply and communication interface, and mechanical and thermal environment adaptability of each payload to ensure the stable and reliable overall performance of the spacecraft under multi-payload conditions.
The Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft can provide "hour-level" express delivery services.
This cargo spacecraft is loaded with some biological samples that need to be stored in low-temperature refrigeration, which requires high timeliness of transportation. To ensure the freshness of the samples, the Tianzhou team of the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团五院) designed an "hour-level" space-to-ground express delivery plan. After the cargo spacecraft is transferred to the launch tower, pre-launch cargo installation is carried out on the tower, and these samples that need to be stored in low-temperature refrigeration are loaded into the space refrigerator of the cargo spacecraft. Only a few hours later, after the spacecraft docks with the space station, they can be taken out and used by the astronauts. This is a microcosm of the increasingly refined material transportation guarantee of the Tianzhou cargo spacecraft.
Ten years and ten spacecraft reflect the continuous leap in aerospace technology.
In April 2017, Tianzhou 1 (天舟一号) completed its maiden flight. From Tianzhou 1 (天舟一号) to Tianzhou 10 (天舟十号), the sealed cabin volume of the cargo spacecraft has expanded from 18 cubic meters to 22 cubic meters, and the storage tank configuration has been expanded to two optional states of 8 and 4, which can be configured according to mission requirements. The rendezvous and docking has evolved from the initial 2 days to as fast as 2 hours...
Behind the seemingly simple numerical changes is the aerospace people's relentless pursuit of excellence.
Many high-profile scientific experiments, including high-resolution monitoring of greenhouse gases and space embryo development, will be carried out in space.
The arrival of "space express delivery" means that new space science experiments are about to begin.
According to Gong Yongsheng (宫永生), a researcher at the Space Application Engineering and Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心), in this mission, relying on the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft, the manned space engineering space application system uploaded 17 standard cargo packages and 1 set of cell uplink life support devices, a total of 67 units/sets of uplink products, with a total weight of 768.2 kilograms.
After these materials are uploaded, they will be transferred to the space station and successively carry out a total of 41 scientific experiment projects in space life science and biotechnology, microgravity physics science, etc. in the experimental facilities, including many high-profile scientific experiments such as high-resolution monitoring of greenhouse gases and space embryo development will be carried out in space.
Using the eyes of space to "see" carbon emissions——
In the field of space astronomy and earth science, a lightweight and high-resolution greenhouse gas point source collaborative detection payload led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (香港科技大学) was uploaded. Experts introduced that the project can accurately measure the concentration of carbon dioxide and methane in key emission sources in the global mid-low latitudes, providing reliable, accurate, and high-frequency data for carbon monitoring, reporting, and verification of such point sources, providing strong data support for the "dual carbon" action, and contributing Chinese wisdom to应对全球气候变化.
Constructing a space embryo research and development chain——
The space application system designed a complete development chain from zebrafish embryos to mouse embryos, and then to "artificial embryos" constructed using stem cells, around the Tianzhou 10 mission system, building a space embryo research system covering from lower vertebrates to higher mammals.
This mission will support the study of the mechanism of space environment on early mammalian embryo damage, the protein homeostasis regulation mechanism of weightlessness-induced bone loss and myocardial remodeling, and the construction and development of human "artificial embryos" in space, and other 5 space life science experiments, so as to study the impact and mechanism of the space environment on biological reproduction and embryo development. Experts said that this type of research is not only related to human's future long-term residence in space for reproduction and health protection, but also involves a deep understanding of the essence of life.
In addition, cutting-edge space experiments will also be carried out in many fields, including in the field of space materials science, the focus will be on the mechanism research of material preparation process under space microgravity, the research of important application new materials and preparation technology, and the research of the service behavior of materials exposed outside the cabin, and carry out scientific experiments such as the research on the service behavior and improvement strategy of flexible encapsulated single-crystal silicon solar cells, and the space preparation and performance research of multi-component bioglass.
The Long March 7 rocket's livery for the first time canceled the "blue ring" and "red and white grid" markings.
The Long March 7 carrier rocket (长征七号运载火箭) is the "gold medal partner" of the Tianzhou cargo spacecraft. It is a new generation of medium-sized carrier rocket developed to meet the launch mission of China's space station cargo spacecraft. It has the characteristics of high reliability, high safety, and green pollution-free, and its near-Earth orbit carrying capacity reaches 14 tons.
In this launch, the livery of the Long March 7 rocket (长征七号火箭) has undergone significant changes: the "blue ring" and "red and white grid" markings were canceled for the first time on its rocket body.
Experts from the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (中国航天科技集团一院) introduced that the "blue ring" and "red and white grid" on the rocket body of the Long March series rockets are not decorations, but technical markings used for optical photogrammetry. They are optical "rulers" with clear division of labor, mainly providing clear high-contrast visual reference points for the ground optical tracking system.
Among them, the red and white grid on the booster is mainly used to measure the rolling angle of the rocket body at takeoff, and the "blue ring" on the core stage is mainly used to measure the lateral drift of the rocket during flight. This is a common practice for traditional carrier rockets.
Why is it no longer painted this time?
It turns out that as the Long March series rockets (长征系列火箭) become more mature, successful flight data continues to accumulate, and inertial measurement technology is also constantly iterating and optimizing. At present, the inertial navigation system on the rocket can complete high-precision rocket attitude measurement without the assistance of external markings. The demand for the "blue ring" and "red and white grid" on the rocket body in practical applications has gradually decreased. Their disappearance reflects the continuous upgrading and improvement of China's rocket technology.
In order to achieve the quality and efficiency improvement of cargo spacecraft development and launch, the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (中国航天科技集团八院) also worked hard on management innovation, optimized research, production, testing and other processes, shortened the product delivery cycle by 40%, and realized the leap from single-piece production to mass supply.
The guarantee and operation of cargo spacecraft have also further entered the era of digital intelligence. In daily life, people send express deliveries, which are inseparable from the efficient delivery scheduling system to coordinate orders, check information, and plan routes. The computer system of the measurement and control center developed by China Electronics Technology Group (中国电子科技集团) has become the "super delivery scheduling station" for the Tianzhou 10 cargo spacecraft to transport "space express deliveries." Experts from China Electronics Technology Group (中国电子科技集团) introduced that this system undertakes the important mission of real-time reception, efficient processing, and stable transmission of space data, just like the express delivery scheduling system quickly processes order information and plans the optimal distribution route, it analyzes the massive flight data returned by the rocket and spacecraft at the millisecond level, accurately calculates the flight trajectory and attitude parameters, and provides key basis for ground commanders to issue operating instructions.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 施 钰
Highlights:
Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全), a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Southern Fujian traditional residential building techniques, was named a "National Cultural Relics Master Craftsman" for 2025. For decades, he has been deeply involved in the traditional residential building techniques of Southern Fujian, mastering various skills such as stonework, major carpentry, minor carpentry, brick carving, and Jian Nian (剪粘, ceramic shard mosaic). He has successively presided over the renovation of a number of key cultural relics and historic sites in Quanzhou (泉州), Fujian (福建) Province, including Anping Bridge (安平桥), Chongwu Ancient City (崇武古城), and the Former Residence of Yang Amiao (杨阿苗故居).
With mortise-and-tenon frame, gable roof, and swallowtail-shaped ridges arranged in a well-proportioned manner, white stone base and red brick walls complementing each other, exquisite and eye-catching "Pagoda Longevity" stone carvings and roof ridge sculptures, and an imposing "Five Plum Blossom Courtyard" layout... The Former Residence of Yang Amiao (杨阿苗故居), a national key cultural relics protection unit located in Licheng District (鲤城区), Quanzhou (泉州) City, Fujian (福建) Province, is a typical representative of the courtyard-style Southern Fujian residential building techniques, attracting the attention of many traditional architecture enthusiasts.
The fact that the building still shines after a century is inseparable from the meticulous renovation and protection by craftsmen. The most recent renovation of the Former Residence of Yang Amiao (杨阿苗故居) was led by Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全), a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Southern Fujian traditional residential building techniques, from 2022 to 2023.
Speaking of this renovation experience, Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) was most impressed by the repair of the west side building of the former residence. "At that time, the damage and collapse of the west side building was relatively serious, and the specific data and components of the architectural form were mostly covered." Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) introduced that, according to the principle of "original form" for cultural relics renovation, he led the team of craftsmen to find the basis for restoration while cleaning up the original site. They found original foundation bricks, column base stones, and lower sill stones during the cleaning process, and used these to determine the original length, width, and layout of the house, as well as the foundation practices, so as to restore the original historical appearance of the former residence and ensure the coordination of the cultural relics themselves.
"What if future generations come to find their ancestral home and can't find the appearance they remember?" Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) said that many traditional Southern Fujian residences are the connection between travelers and their hometowns. "It is our responsibility to restore every detail of the ancient building."
In Jiang Qinquan's (蒋钦全) view, the value of a craftsman lies in exquisite skills, but even more in the spirit of craftsmanship - this dedication stems from his growth experience.
Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全), who is 68 years old this year, was born in a family of stonemasons in Huian County (惠安县), Quanzhou (泉州) City, Fujian (福建) Province, and he is the sixth generation to inherit the craft. "I was influenced by it every day since I was a child. At the age of 12, I started to learn the craft from the elders in my family, starting with leveling and straightening to learn stone carving." Through day-after-day learning, Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) grew into a skilled stone carving craftsman. Under his hammer and chisel, birds and animals, flowers, birds, insects and fish, and historical figures are lifelike; even the faces of characters the size of a fingernail are still vivid and delicate.
As a skilled stone carving craftsman, Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) has been involved in the construction and renovation of traditional Southern Fujian residences since the 1980s. In this process, he also learned wood carving, brick carving, clay sculpture, Jian Nian (剪粘, ceramic shard mosaic) and other techniques from other craftsmen, becoming a Southern Fujian traditional residential building technician. "The basic skills of painting and structure laid by stone carving helped me get started faster, but to truly master a craft, you still have to rely on diligent study and hard practice."
Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) introduced that the construction of traditional Southern Fujian residences mainly involves three major categories: earth, wood, and stone, which are further subdivided into ten types of work: masonry, stonework, woodwork, brick carving, clay sculpture, Jian Nian (剪粘, ceramic shard mosaic), painting, gold application, colored drawing, and gold thread painting.
"Repairing or building a mansion is not something that one craftsman can do well. It requires planning, coordination, and tacit cooperation among multiple types of work." Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) said that from small stone carvings to the overall residential building, it is necessary to grasp the shape, meaning, and state. Traditional Southern Fujian residences pay attention to the pattern and structure, symmetrical composition, red brick and white stone, and swallowtail upturned ridges. When all the techniques are put together, it is necessary to achieve a unified style and coordinated temperament. This is the real difficulty. "If you want to do a good job in the renovation of traditional buildings, you must study diligently and practice hard, and continuously absorb the essence and quintessence of outstanding Chinese traditional culture," said Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全).
Walk into history and restore history. Over the past 50 years, Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) has successively presided over the renovation of a number of key cultural relics and historic sites such as Anping Bridge (安平桥), Chongwu Ancient City (崇武古城), and the Former Residence of Yang Amiao (杨阿苗故居), and has also presided over the construction of many traditional Southern Fujian buildings at home and abroad.
Moreover, in 2011, Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全) also created the "Southern Fujian Traditional Residential Building Techniques Training Center," developed and produced teaching aids such as architectural models and sample collections, and compiled the textbook "Southern Fujian Traditional Building Techniques" to promote and teach various construction techniques. "**耳濡目染**" (ěr rú mù rǎn - "ears accustomed eyes familiar," to be influenced by what one constantly sees and hears). "First, there must be understanding, then there can be interest. With interest, I will provide a learning place for everyone, so that more people like and inherit this skill," said Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全). Up to now, the training center has trained more than 2,000 ancient building technical talents, driving the employment of hundreds of rural craftsmen. "I will continue to stick to the front line, carefully repair every traditional Southern Fujian building, and pass on the skills well," said Jiang Qinquan (蒋钦全).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 11th (Reporter Wang Jue (王珏)) On the 11th, a press conference for the main venue activities of the 2026 International Museum Day in China was held in Beijing (北京).
Tang Wei (唐炜), Deputy Director of the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局), introduced that this year's main venue activities in China are hosted by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局) and the People's Government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区人民政府), and organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区文化和旅游厅), the Cultural Relics Bureau of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区文物局), the Hohhot Municipal People's Government (呼和浩特市人民政府), the Chinese Museums Association (中国博物馆协会), and China Cultural Relics News Agency Co., Ltd. (中国文物报社有限公司). The main venue activities will be held on May 18th at the Inner Mongolia Museum (内蒙古博物院), focusing on the theme of "Museums: Bridges for Connecting the World," and will focus on showcasing the latest achievements in the development of China's museum industry during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, further building a bridge of communication between museums and the public. The opening ceremony of the main venue activities will include a series of important releases, including the results of the National Top Ten Museum Exhibition Boutique Recommendations, and the achievements of the "Electricity + Cultural Relics" cultural relics protection volunteer service team.
According to reports, the 2026 "Civilization Bridge Project - Cultural Relics Outbound Exhibition Boutique" project will be launched on International Museum Day, and a signing ceremony for pairing assistance between small and medium-sized museums will be held. At that time, a major exhibition of "Golden Jade Splendor, Colorful China" will also be launched, and the main forum of the International Museum Day China main venue activities will be held.
All parts of the country will also actively carry out diverse, rich, and distinctive theme activities to better meet the public's spiritual and cultural needs.
According to reports, China officially joined the International Council of Museums in 1983 and has since organized International Museum Day-related activities every year. Since 2009, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局) has jointly held the main venue activities in China with provincial people's governments, and has successfully held 17 sessions to date.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 董泽扬
"Are the two children alright?" Huang Feng (黄峰), deputy director of the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Office of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government Organs Work Committee, who had just regained consciousness, asked softly in the hospital room.
"The children are fine. The important thing now is for you to get better," the mother of the rescued children, who was standing by, replied quickly, her eyes red. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that the children's savior was out of danger. This relay rescue, which turned danger into safety, not only saved young lives but also witnessed the simple warmth between cadres and the masses.
At around 4 p.m. on May 4, at a beach in Xiapu Village (下浦村), E'man Town (峨蔓镇), Danzhou City (儋州市), Hainan Province, Huang Feng (黄峰), who was on vacation with his family, suddenly heard a burst of urgent cries for help. Looking in the direction of the sound, he saw two children playing by a waterway used by fishing boats. One of them accidentally slipped into the water and was instantly swept away by the undercurrent; the other child, in a panic, tried to grab his companion but was also swallowed by the rapid current.
"I have to save them!" Without time to think, Huang Feng (黄峰) left his wife, Yi Fan (易帆), with a hurried shout and rushed towards the spot where the children had fallen into the water.
After jumping into the sea, Huang Feng (黄峰) found that the situation was more complicated than he had expected: the current was rapid, the sand under the water was loose, and he couldn't get any leverage under his feet. Amidst the floating and sinking, Huang Feng (黄峰) first pushed one of the drowning children, who was closer to the shore, back to a safe area. Without taking a breath, he immediately turned back and rushed towards the other child, who had completely disappeared into the water. In a panic, the child instinctively kept hitting the water, and Huang Feng (黄峰), whose strength was rapidly depleting, gradually sank. A large wave came, and the two disappeared from everyone's sight.
Hearing the cries for help, the people on the shore raced against time and began to help in a relay.
Citizen Xiao Jun (肖俊) arrived. He was on the other side of the beach and quickly ran to the seaside and jumped into the water. However, lacking professional equipment, he was temporarily helpless in the face of the complex underwater situation and found it difficult to rescue both of them at the same time. Not far away, another man who had gone into the sea to rescue people also appeared to be drowning, but fortunately, he was rescued in time.
Villagers Gao Xiao (高潇) and Pu Kaiyuan (蒲开元) arrived. They were engaged in water sports training nearby and rushed over quickly in a kayak. With life jackets, throwing ropes, and dragging, they brought the unconscious Huang Feng (黄峰) and the child back to shore.
"When he was rescued, the child was still clinging to him, but his limbs were stiff and his condition was very bad," Yi Fan (易帆) recalled. A homestay manager stepped forward to perform CPR on Huang Feng (黄峰), but his movements were not standard. "I really didn't know what to do."
"I'm a nurse, let me do it! Call an ambulance quickly!" Xiao Ting (肖婷), a nurse from the Hainan Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County People's Hospital (海南琼中黎族苗族自治县人民医院), who had heard the news in the crowd, came over. After quickly checking Huang Feng's (黄峰) mouth and confirming that there were no foreign objects blocking it, Xiao Ting (肖婷) knelt on both knees, overlapped her hands, found the right position, and began chest compressions.
One press, then another... 13 years of professional experience was now transformed into precise and firm rescue efforts. Her clothes were soaked with sweat, her legs kneeling on the beach gradually became numb, and her fingers were cut and bleeding at some point, but Xiao Ting (肖婷) never stopped her rescue efforts.
"He saved two children, we have to do everything we can to save him. Every second of pressing is one more chance for him to live," Xiao Ting (肖婷) recalled. After about 5 minutes of continuous professional rescue, plus the assistance of others in helping Huang Feng (黄峰) turn to his side, he finally spit out seawater and regained weak breathing and a heartbeat. The onlookers, some brought warm water, some brought towels, and everyone used their actions to send care to this hero who saved people.
The police and paramedics arrived, and Huang Feng (黄峰) was rushed to the hospital. He was diagnosed with pulmonary edema, lung infection, and cerebral hemorrhage, and is currently still hospitalized for treatment. One of the two drowning children was fine, and the other was discharged from the hospital on May 8 after treatment.
"I couldn't just watch the child sink. If I encounter such a situation again, I will still go to save them." Facing the concerns of his family and the gratitude of the drowning children's mother, Huang Feng (黄峰), who had already woken up, did not regret his choice. His simple words expressed the responsibility of a Party member and cadre.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) May 11th dispatch (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) The reporter learned from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) Party Committee Social Work Department that in the past five years, Guangxi (广西) has cumulatively carried out 238,000 volunteer service projects, benefiting 13,833,000 people. Focusing on "the elderly, the young, and the new" and disadvantaged groups, 231,000 projects such as "Warmth in Bagui (八桂)" and "Colorful Holidays" have been carried out, benefiting 11,187,000 people. Paying attention to new employment groups, 6,072 volunteer service centers of various types, such as Courier Stations, Warm Heart Stations, and Driver Homes, have been built, becoming a "warm harbor" for outdoor workers to shelter from wind and rain.
In serving social governance, it explores the integrated model of Party building leading "professional social workers + volunteer service," and has cumulatively carried out 149,000 projects such as neighborhood watch, safe patrol, and civilized persuasion, serving 7,580,000 people. In order to gather upward and benevolent forces, Guangxi (广西) tells volunteer stories and spreads volunteer voices through activities such as the "Volunteer Service Project Competition," the "Small Grant Program," the "Cloud Storytelling Session," and "Volunteer Footprints."
Promoting the deep integration of volunteer services with new technologies such as artificial intelligence, it has created the region's unified Guangxi (广西) volunteer service cloud platform—the "Gui Zhiyuan (桂志愿)" system. Using big data and intelligent algorithms, it realizes the entire process of online intelligent management of volunteer service project release, recruitment, recording, and evaluation. At present, Guangxi (广西) has 12,190,000 registered volunteers, 66,000 volunteer service organizations, and a service duration of over 280 million hours.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 于 洋 石惟嘉
"Traditional manufacturing is an important part of the real economy. We must grasp market demand, strengthen technological innovation, and revitalize traditional industries."
——July 2025, Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during an inspection in Shanxi (山西) Province.
From everyday pencils and erasers to screws and valves in industrial machinery, traditional manufacturing is an important pillar of the national economy. In many people's minds, traditional industries are still closely linked to old factories and rows of chimneys.
Stepping into the production workshop of Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd. (阳泉阀门股份有限公司) in Shanxi (山西) Province, the scene is refreshing: digital machine tools operate efficiently, welding robots work flexibly, and 3D-printed products are precisely formed. The workshop is well-organized and full of technology.
In July 2025, Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during an inspection in Shanxi (山西) Province: "The real economy cannot be abandoned, and the traditional industries within the real economy cannot be abandoned. We must achieve transformation and upgrading through technological innovation." "Traditional manufacturing is an important part of the real economy. We must grasp market demand, strengthen technological innovation, and revitalize traditional industries."
The "renewal" of traditional industries is inseparable from major technological upgrades and large-scale equipment updates.
"In the past, the workshop was often filled with smoke and dust, and the backward casting process limited the scale of production, making it impossible to process larger valves," recalled Ma Huizhao (马慧钊), director of the company's production department.
The transformation began in 2020. Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) launched the "retreat from the city and enter the park" plan, relocating to the Yangquan High-tech Zone Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park (阳泉高新区智能制造产业园) as a whole, and comprehensively promoting digital and green transformation.
One-third of the machine tool equipment was eliminated, and CNC vertical lathes, automated welding equipment, and other equipment were put into use one after another. The heavily polluting and inefficient foundry was transformed into a modern assembly workshop equipped with 3D printing equipment. After intelligent transformation and upgrading, the company's labor efficiency increased by more than 20%, and its production capacity increased by 15% to 20%.
The transformation of Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) is a vivid microcosm of the transformation and upgrading of China's traditional manufacturing industry. Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) show that as of January 2026, China has built more than 35,000 basic-level and more than 8,200 advanced-level smart factories, cultivated 15 leading smart factories, and the newly installed volume of industrial robots accounts for more than 50% of the world. Traditional industries are using technological innovation as an engine to revitalize new vitality.
The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries is inseparable from the deep integration of inheritance and innovation.
In the archives cabinet of the Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) technology building, more than 3,000 design drawings record the technical accumulation of this "century-old factory":
The innovative jet port patent technology has created a cumulative economic benefit of more than 10 million yuan for the company. This technology originated from responding to customer needs and feedback.
The independently developed "surfacing process + robot" technology is specially designed to solve the problem of fusion of dissimilar materials of cast iron and stainless steel. The various technical parameters come from the accumulation of decades of welding workers.
"The transformation and upgrading of traditional industries can also develop new quality productive forces," said Jin Liming (靳利铭), director of the company's technology department. "Every technological innovation and product iteration of Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) is the result of the combination of the experience of generations of workers and new technologies."
In recent years, enterprises and industries like Yangquan Valve (阳泉阀门) that rely on technological innovation to "rejuvenate old trees" have emerged one after another: the automobile industry has achieved leapfrog development by leveraging new energy vehicles, and its export volume has remained the world's number one; the steel industry has widely applied digital technology, and a number of smart factories have emerged; the textile industry is combined with artificial intelligence, and tens of thousands of patterns and styles can be generated in a few seconds. Traditional industries are accelerating towards high-end, intelligent, and green development.
Multiple departments have worked together to successively issue policy documents such as the "Guiding Opinions on Accelerating the Transformation and Upgrading of Traditional Manufacturing Industry," the "Manufacturing Digital Transformation Action Plan," and the "Implementation Plan for Digital Transformation of the Machinery Industry" to guide and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries through technological innovation, digital empowerment, and green transformation, and comprehensively enhance the competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities of traditional industries.
In Jinjiang (晋江), Fujian (福建) Province, the traditional textile industry of "thousands of people spinning yarn and tens of thousands of people weaving cloth" is relying on digitalization to accelerate its transformation to a technology-intensive industry.
In Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province, Sany Heavy Industry's (三一重工) No. 18 factory, which has been intelligently upgraded, has become a demonstration factory for the global heavy industry.
In Qamdo (昌都), Tibet (西藏), a fleet of multi-unit unmanned mining vehicles operates on the Yulong Copper Mine (玉龙铜矿) at an altitude of approximately 5,000 meters.
A number of phenomenal modern manufacturing factories continue to emerge, writing vivid footnotes for the transformation and upgrading of China's traditional industries.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" puts "building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy" in the first place of various strategic tasks, and makes a special chapter deployment for "optimizing and upgrading traditional industries," providing action guidelines for the high-quality development of traditional industries.
Developing the country through industry and revitalizing the country through hard work. Relying on advanced technology and equipment to improve the level, the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries is a long-term plan and an inevitable path from a manufacturing power to a manufacturing powerhouse.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍 刘温馨
"It is necessary to actively use new technologies to transform and upgrade traditional industries, and promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries."
——June 24, 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, and the Academician Conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
A piece of steel plate, only 0.8 mm thick, can bear 480 tons. What is the concept?
A steel plate about the thickness of an ID card can lift three adult blue whales. This is the new steel grade developed by Benxi Iron and Steel (本钢板材) - 0.8 mm GPa-level complex phase steel, providing a material selection basis for lightweight automotive design.
On January 23, 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came to Benxi (本溪), Liaoning (辽宁), and emphasized during his inspection of the Third Cold Rolling Mill of the Cold Rolling General Plant of Benxi Iron and Steel (本钢板材) under Angang Group (鞍钢集团): "The manufacturing industry must adhere to the direction of high-end, intelligent, and green development, and continuously improve the technological content and added value of products. Large state-owned enterprises like Angang (鞍钢) must make more contributions to Chinese-style modernization."
Earnest entrustment and encouragement to forge ahead. Developing oxidation-resistant hot-stamping steel to help reduce the weight of photovoltaic supports by 40%; mass-producing 1500 MPa ultra-high-strength dual-phase steel to equip domestic cars with "steel armor"... Benxi Iron and Steel (本钢板材) actively explores and achieves breakthroughs. Building a "smart brain" centralized control center to achieve data sharing; creating intelligent production lines, with uncoiling, cleaning, drying, and rolling all autonomously produced... Benxi Iron and Steel's (本钢板材) output increased by 25%, labor productivity increased by 65%, and product qualification rate increased by more than 10%. Adopting green energy and achieving green production, with near-zero emissions of blast furnace gas and coke oven gas, and six types of automotive steel products obtaining carbon footprint accounting certificates for low-carbon emission products... Benxi Iron and Steel's (本钢板材) green background is even more distinct.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is always concerned about the development of the manufacturing industry. In June 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, the National Science and Technology Award Conference, and the Academician Conference of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, emphasizing: "It is necessary to actively use new technologies to transform and upgrade traditional industries, and promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industries." In October 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Anhui (安徽): "We must safeguard the foundation of the real economy, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, strengthen strategic emerging industries, proactively plan for future industries, develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and build advanced manufacturing clusters with international competitiveness."
Firmly promoting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, the "foundation for national establishment and the basis for national strength" is being consolidated step by step.
Innovation momentum is even more surging. The production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first in the world for 11 consecutive years, the international market share of the shipbuilding industry continues to lead, and by the end of 2025, the proportion of the added value of large-scale high-tech manufacturing to the added value of large-scale industries has increased to 17.1%... Transforming from large to strong, China's manufacturing is moving forward steadily.
The integration of the digital and real economies is deepening. More than 500 excellent-level smart factories have been built cumulatively, the industrial internet has achieved full coverage of 41 industrial categories, and the density of manufacturing robots has reached 567 units/10,000 people... China's manufacturing is becoming more intelligent and efficient.
Green transformation is becoming more widespread. 8,336 national green factories and 616 green industrial parks have been cultivated, and the market scale of lithium batteries, photovoltaics, wind power, and environmental protection equipment is leading the world... The "green" content of China's manufacturing continues to increase.
Making a good start and taking the first step in the "15th Five-Year Plan," grasping the advantages, seizing the momentum, and unswervingly strengthening, optimizing, and expanding the manufacturing industry.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "High-quality development of the manufacturing industry is the top priority of high-quality economic development in our country" and "The manufacturing industry is an important pillar of the national economy, and promoting Chinese-style modernization must maintain a reasonable proportion of the manufacturing industry."
The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposes, "Adhere to focusing on the real economy as the focus of economic development, adhere to the direction of intelligentization, greening, and integration" and "Build a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone."
Focusing on "advanced," Angang Group (鞍钢集团) concentrates its efforts on making breakthroughs in key areas, striving to create strategic products with international competitiveness, and optimizing the supply of high-end products; focusing on "improvement," Luoyang Bearing Group (洛轴集团) unswervingly follows the path of independent innovation, tackling the "bottleneck" problems in key areas, and allowing more "Luoyang-made" bearings to enter major national equipment; aiming at "transformation," Liugong Group (柳工集团) continues to increase its R&D efforts in electric construction machinery products, using innovation to promote development and enhance the international competitiveness of its products...
"We will keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, lead industrial innovation with scientific and technological innovation, promote the optimization and refinement of the steel main business, and help build a strong steel and iron bone for a manufacturing powerhouse," said Tan Chengxu (谭成旭), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Angang Group Co., Ltd. (鞍钢集团有限公司).
Looking back on the past, adhering to the path of independent development of industry, and developing industry and manufacturing with our own strength, "this path is the right one."
Once the path is identified, move forward firmly, strive hard, and prioritize practical work. The future of Chinese manufacturing is promising.
By: 本报记者 谷业凯 孙海天 巨云鹏
The global downloads and usage of China's large models are constantly increasing. The Hainan Free Trade Port repairs aircraft and automobile engines from around the world, and Shanghai AI (Artificial Intelligence) clinics are being established in Saudi Arabia. In recent years, the pace of "Chinese services" going global has been accelerating, becoming a bright new calling card in the international market.
The "Opinions on Promoting the Expansion and Quality Improvement of the Service Industry" issued by the State Council recently proposed to cultivate more "Chinese service" brands, significantly enhancing the global competitiveness and influence of the service industry. In 2025, China's service trade import and export volume exceeded 8 trillion yuan for the first time, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, of which service exports increased by 14.2% year-on-year, and the trade structure continued to optimize. In the first quarter of this year, China's service exports were 704.52 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.2%.
Downloads and Usage Continue to Grow
Chinese Large Models Gain Favor with Overseas Users
Liu Qian (刘乾), an engineer from Singapore, trained a popular Southeast Asian language model based on the Qwen open-source large model. Charles Curren, an American director, used Seedance 2.0 (a video generation model launched by ByteDance (字节跳动)) to create a 1 minute and 24 second trailer for a movie, reaching movie-level special effects.
Chinese large language models continue to make breakthroughs, significantly enhancing global competitiveness and being used frequently by overseas users. Their actual usage feedback is becoming a key evaluation criterion. According to data released by OpenRouter, a global AI model aggregation platform, from May 4th to May 10th, the weekly usage of Chinese large models reached 7.941 trillion tokens, ranking first in the world. On the open-source community Hugging Face, China has become the largest source country for monthly model downloads on the platform, deeply integrated into the global open-source system.
Why are Chinese large models gaining favor with overseas users? This is the result of multiple advantages working together. The API (Application Programming Interface) pricing and inference costs of Chinese large models are generally much lower than similar products. Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, said that the company relies heavily on Qwen because it demonstrates unique value in terms of response speed and actual business integration.
In terms of engineering capabilities and model architecture, Chinese large models are also constantly narrowing the gap with the world's top large models. The latest ranking released by Code Arena, a globally renowned list focusing on AI programming capabilities, shows that Alibaba's Qwen 3.6—Plus ranks second, surpassing OpenAI (美国开放人工智能研究中心), Google (谷歌), and other manufacturers. Wang Huaimin (王怀民), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), said that China has entered a good state of accumulating strength and leading the way from deeply integrating into the international open-source community.
The explosion of AI video creation and the accelerated popularization of intelligent agents are driving the high-speed growth of large model usage. Experts introduce that, in most cases, overseas developers actually use Chinese large model services deployed on overseas cloud platforms, and the data does not flow back to domestic data centers. Therefore, this is essentially "model going global," that is, the output of technology and capabilities, rather than strictly speaking, the cross-border delivery of domestic computing power in the form of tokens. To this end, experts suggest that we should shift from simply calling API traffic to the deep construction of overseas developer ecosystems. Facing the real-world needs of overseas artificial intelligence, we should establish a more complete developer community and technical support system overseas.
Professional Services Superimposed with Policy Advantages
Hainan Free Trade Port's Aviation Maintenance "Attracts" More Than 50 Airlines
In the scheduled maintenance hangar of the one-stop aircraft maintenance industrial base in the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港), an aircraft from South Korea is undergoing modification services. "Repairing aircraft in Hainan is like going to a 4S store, worry-free, time-saving, and money-saving," said a customer.
Aviation maintenance is a high-tech, high-value-added productive service. Relying on the "first-line liberalization" bonded policy, the Hainan Free Trade Port is building an "overseas aviation material supermarket" with the participation of aircraft manufacturers, pre-stocking more than 2,200 types and nearly 18,000 consumable parts in the bonded warehouse "at the doorstep." "In the past, we searched for parts all over the world, but now the parts are waiting for us next door," said the relevant person in charge. The waiting period for aviation materials, which used to be two or three months, has now been compressed to within a week. Superimposed with policies such as exemption from security deposits and exemption from tariffs, it can save foreign airlines 10% to 15% of maintenance costs.
As of now, the industrial base has cumulatively repaired more than 2,800 aircraft, and the cooperative airlines are located in more than 50 countries around the world. "The Hainan Free Trade Port has great policy preferences, simple customs clearance procedures, fast spare parts supply, and a very professional and international maintenance team," said Mahmoud Manaseer, maintenance technology representative of Royal Jordanian Airlines Engineering and Maintenance Department.
Relying on policy advantages, the Hainan Free Trade Port's maintenance business continues to expand. Walking into the workshop of CRRC International Vehicle Industry (Hainan) Co., Ltd. (中车国际车辆产业（海南）有限公司), old automobile gearboxes shipped from overseas are neatly arranged, and workers are skillfully disassembling, cleaning, and assembling them.
Zhang Zirui (张紫瑞), marketing director of the company, introduced that the group captured the huge overseas market demand and put forward the business demand for bonded maintenance of engines to relevant departments. A "two-way rush" of government-enterprise collaboration quickly unfolded. The Ministry of Commerce (商务部), Customs (海关), Environmental Protection (环保) and other departments linked up to fully investigate and demonstrate. Finally, in the list of goods and articles prohibited and restricted from import and export in the Hainan Free Trade Port, bonded maintenance of engines was included in 38 exception measures.
"An engine of a mining card weighing more than 20 tons has to be disassembled into the smallest parts, and the repaired equipment must meet or even exceed the standards of a new machine," said Zhao Jinshe (赵金社), head of the engine production line. Relying on the "zero tariff" policy, the price of some important accessories that cannot be supplied domestically is only 50% to 60% of the domestic market after overseas procurement is tax-free. With the advantages of a mature domestic technician system and policy superposition, the maintenance cost is half cheaper than European counterparts, and the delivery speed is also faster. In the short months since the start of customs closure, CRRC International Hainan Company has cumulatively imported more than 1,100 remanufactured core components, with an annual maintenance capacity of 12,000 to 20,000 units, and orders have been expanding to Dubai (迪拜) and South America (南美) and other places.
In 2025, Hainan's maintenance and repair service exports will increase by 110% year-on-year, the province's service exports will increase by 81% year-on-year, and the service network will cover 63 countries and regions.
Shanghai AI Clinic Lands in Saudi Arabia
New Technologies Help Medical Innovation Services Go Global
"Hello, I'm Dr. Hua (华医生), how have you been feeling lately?" On the tablet screen, a doctor-like digital person asked. "I have a bit of a cough," replied an overseas patient who was experiencing AI consultation. The AI doctor asked again: "Besides coughing, are there any other symptoms, such as a fever?" "No fever, and no other symptoms." Hearing the answer, the AI doctor suggested further examination, including measuring body temperature and using a camera to photograph the throat.
This AI doctor, developed by Shanghai Senyi Intelligent (上海森亿智能), can communicate with patients in both English and Arabic. For 30 common diseases in the Department of Respiratory Medicine, such as influenza, pharyngitis, and acute bronchitis, it can complete the work from medical history inquiry, symptom analysis to preliminary report. This kind of medical service has been in trial operation in Saudi Arabia since last year, becoming the first AI clinic in the local area.
This AI clinic is equipped with a special "medical digital matrix": a digital stethoscope can convert heart and lung sounds into spectral data, an intelligent laryngoscope can automatically capture inflammatory features, and an AI imaging system can analyze X-rays in real time, converting traditional physical examination actions into structured data streams. "The AI doctor is responsible for preliminary diagnosis and treatment, and human doctors then review it, and the doctor's reception capacity is expected to be greatly improved," said the relevant person in charge of Senyi Intelligent.
In response to Saudi Arabia's medical habits and cultural characteristics, the Senyi Intelligent R&D team built a database containing 300,000 localized medical terms. Zhang Shaodian (张少典), chairman of Senyi Intelligent, introduced, "We have set strict rules and clinical paths for AI doctors to ensure that their diagnostic behavior complies with medical norms and reduces the risk of errors."
In recent years, with the deep integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence and the medical industry, a number of medical innovation services from Shanghai have appeared on the international stage. At the World Health Expo held in Dubai (迪拜) in February this year, six smart medical achievements from Renji Hospital (仁济医院) affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine (上海交通大学医学院) were exhibited; Zhongshan Hospital (中山医院) affiliated to Fudan University (复旦大学) shared the clinical transformation progress of brain-computer interface technology in the functional reconstruction of paralyzed patients.
"We focus on the needs of enterprises going global, integrate service resources in the fields of finance, law, and human resources, and form an overseas service network covering key regions such as Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region," said Wang Yue (王玥), general manager of the Pudong New Area (浦东新区) Enterprise Going Global Comprehensive Service Center, where Senyi Intelligent is located. As of now, more than 3,000 enterprises in Pudong New Area have established branches overseas, with an overseas investment of more than 100 billion US dollars.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李祉瑶
North of the Yellow River, south of the Yin Mountains. In Xingfeng Village, Delingshan Town, Urad Middle Banner, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the farmland of farmer Chang Haizhong is a hive of activity. At 9 a.m., the roar of vehicles, the jostling sheep, the dust kicked up by cattle hooves, and the shouts of herders fill the air. Herder Liang Wu loaded the last few stray lambs onto the truck: "We've been borrowing pasture in the agricultural area for half a year. Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to return to the pastoral area."
Livestock from pastoral areas move south to graze on stalks during the cold season and return north to the grasslands during the warm season. This is cold-season off-site breeding. Recently, in Bayannur City, hundreds of thousands of livestock have been moving between agricultural and pastoral areas in this way. With each round trip, farmers and herders are seeing their incomes increase.
Breaking the Winter困 (kùn - "difficulty," referring to the challenges of winter), Agriculture and Herding Join Forces
At 11 a.m., Liang Wu's more than 400 sheep and 60 cattle were all loaded onto trucks, ready to depart for Bayan Ulan Sumu, more than 100 kilometers away.
The Yin Mountains stretch from east to west, traversing the central part of Bayannur and separating the agricultural and pastoral areas. The northern pastoral area has a long cold season. "In the past, when the weather turned cold, the survival rate of cattle and sheep was only 50% to 60%," said Liang Wu. Winter feed is scarce and needs to be purchased from outside, and the price remains high.
The southern agricultural area also has problems. "Every autumn and winter, after the corn, wheat, and other crops in Delingshan are harvested, a large amount of straw is left in the fields," said Chang Haizhong. The straw cannot be burned, and bundling it for external sales requires investment in labor and machinery costs, resulting in meager profits.
One is worried about the lack of feed for livestock, and the other is worried about where to dispose of straw. These two problems have been connected. With the guidance and support of local agricultural and pastoral departments, the cold-season off-site breeding model has gradually formed and continues to innovate.
"We also raise cattle and sheep in the agricultural area," said Li Fei, a farmer from Sudulun Gacha, Delingshan Town. Grazing on the grasslands during the warm season results in better meat quality and higher selling prices, which is much cheaper than feeding them at home. He found Malaqinghu, a herder from Bayan Ulan Sumu who comes to borrow pasture every winter, and the two agreed that at the end of the pastoral area's grazing ban in May each year, Li Fei's more than 60 cattle and 100 sheep would be sent to the pastoral area's grassland, and then taken back to the agricultural area in October. Li Fei said: "He brings his cattle and sheep, and I take care of him; my cattle and sheep go over, and he helps me take care of them. I call this the 'Cattle and Sheep Bank,' and he calls it 'Agricultural and Pastoral Marriage'."
"From November last year to April this year, the number of livestock in Bayannur City raised off-site during the cold season reached 341,200 sheep units," introduced Tian Jian, head of the Animal Husbandry Section of the Bayannur City Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau.
Two Accounts, Increasing Income and Greening
At 2 p.m., the convoy arrived at Liang Wu's grassland, and the cattle and sheep jumped off the trucks one after another, running and frolicking on the grassland.
"The cattle and sheep will not lose weight in the agricultural area, and the lambing rate will also increase," said Liang Wu, sitting down to calculate the accounts after settling the cattle and sheep: "Last year, I brought more than 600 sheep, and this year there are more than 200 lambs, and the survival rate has also increased to more than 90%."
The income account is not limited to this. Purchasing feed in the pastoral area costs about 1.8 yuan per sheep per day, while in the agricultural area it costs only about 0.42 yuan. Liang Wu spent more than 30,000 yuan last year to contract more than 800 mu of harvested straw land, which is enough for his cattle and sheep to eat for half a year. "It is also easier to sell cattle and sheep in the agricultural area, which is also an income."
"We estimate that under the cold-season off-site breeding model, the lamb survival rate increases by about 30%," introduced Tian Jian. After deducting the transportation cost of 3 to 5 yuan per sheep for the round trip, the comprehensive benefits of raising them in the agricultural area are significantly higher.
Farmers also benefit. Idle straw in agricultural areas has turned from waste into a "sweet pastry," and the return of livestock manure to the fields has achieved ecological recycling, saving money on fertilizer.
In addition to the immediate income account, there is also the long-term account of grassland ecological restoration - after the grass turns yellow in winter, if it is randomly eaten by livestock, the grass seeds will be difficult to preserve, which is not conducive to returning to green next year. The departure of livestock allows the grassland to have a grazing ban period of up to half a year, which greatly alleviates the problems of livestock eating and trampling on grass roots during the dry grass period.
"Cold-season off-site breeding allows the grassland to recuperate, and the idle land, sheds, and houses in the agricultural area are fully utilized, achieving a win-win development for ecology and agriculture and animal husbandry," said Tian Jian.
Good Service, Guaranteed Transfer
The transfer of cattle and sheep involves a series of issues such as transportation, site, feed, epidemic prevention, and accommodation. How to make more herders "willing to transfer and transfer well"?
Urad Middle Banner has introduced subsidy policies, providing a subsidy of 80 yuan per sheep for those that are transferred and remain in the agricultural area for fattening and slaughter; organizing animal disease prevention and control personnel to systematically carry out centralized immunization and epidemiological investigations to ensure safe transfer; equipping transferred herders with containers, RVs, sheds, and water and electricity facilities, and coordinating the lease of idle houses in the agricultural area to herders; renovating and upgrading 17 breeding parks, and promoting a dual model of "self-management and self-raising" and "trusteeship and foster care"...
In Hulesitai Sumu, Urad Middle Banner, there is an off-site intensive feeding park covering an area of 80,000 square meters, with complete infrastructure. "This place can accommodate 21,000 sheep for intensive feeding," said the person in charge of the park. Through intensive management, the growth rate and slaughter rate of livestock have been significantly improved, and the feeding cost has been further reduced.
Spanning the north and south of the Yin Mountains, the ecological agricultural and pastoral cycle model of "entering the park in the cold season and returning to the original in the warm season" is unfolding. As of now, Bayannur has promoted the formation of 41 pairs of 95 gacha villages in agricultural and pastoral areas, and the joint construction mechanism has made cold-season off-site breeding move from spontaneous behavior to standardization and scientification.
"We will focus on service guarantees and industrial extension," said Bai Yongming, Deputy Director of the Bayannur City Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bureau. We will increase our efforts to guide pastoral banners and counties to scientifically assess transfer needs, rationally plan routes, and provide more precise and efficient full-process services, so as to make the road of cold-season off-site breeding wider and farther.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 11th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and four other departments jointly issued the "Textile and Apparel Outstanding Brand Cultivation Action Plan (2026-2028)," proposing that by 2028, the competitive advantages and market influence of textile and apparel brands will be significantly enhanced, and no less than 25 outstanding textile and apparel brands will be cultivated.
Brands are one of the core driving forces for the textile and apparel industry to achieve high-quality development, playing an important role in driving innovation, optimizing structure, enhancing international competitiveness, and disseminating cultural values.
The action plan clarifies six key tasks: strengthening overall planning and classified policies, enhancing innovation and creativity and standard leadership capabilities, implementing intelligent, green, and integrated development plans, deepening the inheritance and innovation of brand cultural values and historical classics, promoting brand omni-channel marketing and global expansion, and creating a good market environment. It proposes to further meet the people's growing needs for a better life by strengthening key elements of brand cultivation, promoting trademark brand construction, and creating a number of textile and apparel brands with Chinese characteristics and widely recognized by the international consumer market.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 11th (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)) On the 11th, the Beijing Municipal Cyberspace Administration (北京市互联网信息办公室), the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce (北京市商务局), and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Government Service and Data Management (北京市政务服务和数据管理局) jointly released the "China (Beijing) Free Trade Pilot Zone, National Comprehensive Demonstration Zone for Expanding Opening-up of the Service Industry Data Export Management List (Negative List) (2025 Edition)" and supporting management measures. Beijing (北京) has become one of the first provincial-level administrative regions in the country to expand the data export negative list management mechanism from the Free Trade Zone to the entire region, marking the completion of the upgrade of Beijing's data cross-border flow facilitation reform from "pilot exploration" to "full-domain governance."
The policies released this time include one set of management measures for the "Two Zones" and negative lists for nine fields. In terms of applicable regions, the scope of application of the "Two Zones" negative list has been expanded from the Free Trade Pilot Zone to the National Comprehensive Demonstration Zone for Expanding Opening-up of the Service Industry (i.e., the entire Beijing (北京) area). In terms of coverage areas, the "Two Zones" negative list covers a total of 9 industry fields, 67 business scenarios, and 612 fields. In addition to the five fields already covered by the first batch of Free Trade Zone negative lists, such as automobiles, pharmaceuticals, civil aviation, retail, and artificial intelligence, negative lists for four fields, including medical devices, autonomous driving (intelligent connected vehicles), trade logistics, and banking, have been incorporated into the "Two Zones" negative list.
Return to TopOn May 11, Xin District, Yijing Village, Xiguo Town, Mengzhou City, Henan Province, photovoltaic panels are neatly arranged on the roofs of farmers' houses.
In recent years, the local area has adhered to the principle of ecological priority and green development, vigorously promoting photovoltaic power generation, etc., to integrate green energy into rural life.
Photo by Bai Shuiping (白水平) (Image China)
Return to TopThe morning light shines through, and the sour tea of the Deang (德昂族) mountain village ferments quietly in earthenware pots; the kiln fire is burning brightly, and the clay pottery of Wanyao Village (碗窑村), Lincang (临沧), awaits its transformation in the dragon kiln; Dai (傣族) paper is drying, and the villages of Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) are filled with the fragrance of plants and trees; the snow-capped mountains reflect, and the stone houses of Yuhu Village (玉湖村) in Lijiang (丽江) welcome batches of visitors from afar...
In Yunnan (云南), ancient villages are taking culture as their root and innovation as their wings, seeking a balance between protection and development, and rejuvenating themselves in inheritance and innovation.
A Cup of Sour Tea, Tasting the Sweetness of Mountain Village Life
Surrounded by green mountains and the fragrance of tea, the Deang drums echo. Walking into Chudonggua Village (出冬瓜村) in Santai Mountain Deang Ethnic Township (三台山德昂族乡), Mangshi (芒市), Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州), the simple Deang wooden buildings are integrated with the pastoral scenery. This traditional Deang village was included in the fourth batch of Chinese traditional village lists in 2016. The Deang sour tea making technique, passed down through generations, was selected into the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022 along with "Chinese traditional tea-making techniques and related customs."
In order to activate dormant cultural resources, Chudonggua Village fully explores the cultural connotation of the Deang ethnic group and builds cultural and tourism integration projects such as the Deang Story Gallery and the Deang Intangible Cultural Heritage Institute. At the same time, it innovatively implements the "Three Cultivation Projects." The municipal-level representative inheritor of the Deang sour tea making technique, with the support of the village's general party branch, improves the ancient techniques and takes the lead in opening agritainment businesses, allowing the fragrance of sour tea to drift out of the mountain village. It explores the development model of "village party organization + leading enterprise + cooperative + farmers" and carefully creates a rural tourism loop.
In 2025, the number of tourism practitioners in Chudonggua Village reached more than 100, receiving more than 50,000 tourists and achieving an economic income of more than 6 million yuan. In the same year, it was awarded the seventh "National Civilized Village and Town." The rhythm of the water drum dance echoes the laughter of the villagers. The regularly held Flower Watering Festival and Sour Tea Tasting Conference allow the traditional culture of the Deang ethnic group to take root and also allow the villagers to quietly reap the sweetness of life while protecting their cultural heritage.
Listening to the wind on the hillside and tasting tea in the wooden building, a cup of sour tea brews a good life for the Deang people.
A Handful of Soil, Burning Out a New Look for the Dragon Kiln
In Wanyao Village (碗窑村), Boshang Town (博尚镇), Linxiang District (临翔区), Lincang City (临沧市), pottery making techniques have been passed down for more than 300 years, and the fires in the nine ancient dragon kilns from the Qing Dynasty (清代) have never been extinguished. In November 2013, the clay pottery making technique was included in the third batch of provincial-level intangible cultural heritage lists in Yunnan Province (云南省). The village gathers 108 pottery workshops, and more than 80% of the villagers are engaged in pottery-related industries.
In the past, clay pottery products were mostly daily necessities such as pickle jars and flower pots, with low added value, and traditional crafts were difficult to open the door to wealth. The key to the transformation lies in Wanyao Village's rediscovery and creative transformation of rural cultural value. Relying on Lincang City's locational advantage as a "golden belt" for Pu'er tea (普洱茶) and coffee planting, Wanyao Village has been given the brand positioning of "Lincang Tea Pottery," using tea to drive pottery and pottery to promote tea, and further exploring the cross-border integration of "Coffee Pottery Culture" on the basis of "Tea Pottery Culture." A clay pottery coffee shop transformed from a discarded cowshed has become a vivid model of the integration of tradition and modernity: rammed earth walls and clay pottery tiles tell the story of the old courtyard's rebirth. Tourists can experience pottery making by hand and then taste coffee with their own pottery cups—in the intersection of fingertips and taste buds, traditional techniques elevate daily necessities into carriers of cultural experience. Wanyao Village also introduces enterprises to create the "Clay Pottery Residence" characteristic tourism project, innovating the benefit linkage model of "village collective + farmers + enterprises," allowing the benefits brought by cultural value-added to benefit the people.
Today, Wanyao Village has formed an integrated development pattern of "clay pottery industry + pastoral sightseeing + rural tourism." In 2025, the sales of clay pottery products reached 11 million yuan, and the village's tourism-related income exceeded 20 million yuan.
The century-old dragon kiln has been tempered into gold in cross-border innovation, and the traditional clay pottery making technique has been transformed into a new engine for promoting rural industrial revitalization.
A Paper of Dai Charm, Lingering on the Road to Rural Prosperity
Walking into Manzhao Village (曼召村), Menghun Town (勐混镇), Menghai County (勐海县), Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), wooden frames drying Dai paper are neatly arranged, emitting a soft luster in the sun. In this village, whose Dai name means "sprout," more than 80% of the 196 households are engaged in the papermaking industry, and the non-heritage skills passed down through generations are rejuvenating the ancient village.
In 2006, the Dai handmade papermaking technique was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. Using paper mulberry bark as raw material, after more than 10 processes such as collecting materials, soaking, steaming, pulping, paper making, and drying, a Dai paper with good toughness and air permeability is made. In order to activate this non-heritage resource, Manzhao Village adopts the model of "Party branch + cooperative + farmers" to establish a Dai traditional handmade papermaking professional cooperative, promoting unified procurement of raw materials, unified skills training, and unified sales docking. At the same time, it establishes a master-apprentice mentoring mechanism and introduces professional design teams, allowing Dai paper to transform into Pu'er tea packaging, paper lamps, decorative paintings, and other types of products, opening up a broader market.
Between the flying fingertips, sheets of Dai paper are rejuvenated. At present, the annual output of Dai paper in Manzhao Village exceeds 15 million sheets, with an annual output value of nearly 10 million yuan, and the average annual income per household exceeds 35,000 yuan.
A piece of paper crosses mountains and seas and sells far overseas. The ingenuity and wisdom of the Dai children are passed down in innovation.
A Stone House Courtyard, Guarding the Snow Mountain for a Long Time
At the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山), the village roads paved with gravel wind upwards, and the stone houses are scattered in a well-organized manner. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, it looks like a quiet pastoral painting. Yuhu Village (玉湖村) is an ancient Naxi (纳西族) village in Baisha Town (白沙镇), Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县), Lijiang City (丽江市).
Relying on its unique natural resources and profound Naxi cultural heritage, Yuhu Village has embarked on a road of comprehensive rural revitalization with "culture as the core, ecology as the foundation, and industry as the vein." It builds a linkage model of "Party organization + village collective cooperative + enterprise + villagers." Villagers invest in the cooperative with horses and idle old houses, providing tourism services such as horse riding sightseeing, catering, and accommodation, realizing the transformation of resources into assets, funds into shares, and villagers into shareholders. Yuhu Village carefully repairs idle old houses and transforms them into non-heritage courtyards such as "Naxi Family Visits." Tourists can make a Dongba (东巴) paper by hand and learn to dance a Leba (勒巴) dance, immersively experiencing the warmth and depth of Naxi culture.
Today, Yuhu Village has formed a diversified tourism format of "characteristic coffee + creative travel photography + non-heritage courtyards + festival activities." In 2025, Yuhu Village received approximately 1.2 million tourists, with a comprehensive tourism income of 75 million yuan.
At the foot of the snow-capped mountains, the stone houses are silent. Yuhu Village retains the authenticity of the ancient village with the persistence of "restoring the old as old," allowing the ancient Naxi charm to bloom with a different kind of brilliance in the integration with modern life.
Looking at the vast land of Yunling (云岭), similar stories are being staged in more traditional villages: Nuodeng Ancient Village (诺邓古村) in Yunlong County (云龙县), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州), protects the millennium-old salt wells and the Ancient Tea Horse Road (盐马古道) culture, turning idle old houses into academies and cafes; Baidi Village (白地村) in Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (迪庆藏族自治州), relies on the Baishuitai Scenic Area (白水台景区) to explore the ticket revenue sharing mechanism; Yijia Xiaozhai (彝家小寨) in Zhaoyang District (昭阳区), Zhaotong City (昭通市), transforms idle residential houses into homestays, integrating rural resources to create an agricultural, cultural, and tourism complex; and Liulangcheng Village (六郎城村) in Guangnan County (广南县), Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州), relies on the Dendrobium industry to build a full-chain health and wellness tourism industry system... These ancient villages scattered in the high mountains and canyons are interpreting Yunnan's practice of promoting comprehensive rural revitalization through the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism in their own ways.
In March 2025, the "Yunnan Province Traditional Village Protection Measures" officially came into effect, marking a new stage in the protection and development of traditional villages in Yunnan Province entering the stage of legalization and standardization. From deep canyons to plateaus, from rainforests to snow-capped mountains, traditional villages are following the requirement of "**让每个旅居村各美其美**" (ràng měi gè lǚ jū cūn gè měi qí měi - "let each village be beautiful in its own way," each village should develop its own unique characteristics) to retain nostalgia in protection and to radiate new brilliance in development.
The countryside is like poetry, and nostalgia is like a song. Based on unique resources, polishing characteristic products, enriching experience scenarios, and responding to diverse expectations, Yunnan is promoting rural tourism from "**出圈**" (chū quān - "out of the circle," to become popular) to "**长红**" (cháng hóng - "long red," to maintain popularity for a long time), injecting lasting momentum into comprehensive rural revitalization, and making "There is a kind of life called Yunnan" more perceptible and accessible.
The wind rises in Yunling, and it is time to set sail. Walking through the villages, you can see the mountains, see the water, and remember the nostalgia—this moving picture is being yearned for and possessed by more and more people.
Data source: Publicity Department of the Yunnan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共云南省委宣传部)
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The Party's innovative theories are the "nutrition" for transforming the subjective world and the "golden key" for promoting work and solving problems. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Use the Party's innovative theories to guide the knowledge innovation, theoretical innovation, and methodological innovation of philosophy and social sciences." Promoting the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences in the new era is inseparable from the value guidance of scientific theories. As the latest achievement in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, the Party's innovative theories provide direction, ideological nourishment, methodological guidance, and practical orientation for the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences in the new era. To accelerate the construction of an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences, we must consciously integrate the Party's innovative theories into academic research and discipline construction, transforming them into the value guidance for all disciplines of Chinese philosophy and social sciences.
An Important Method for Accelerating the Construction of an Independent Knowledge System for Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in his important speech at the study and implementation seminar for leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial level on the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China: "The primary task is to delve into the Party's innovative theories, thoroughly understand the Party Central Committee's major policies and decisions, and improve political and strategic thinking abilities." Consciously transforming the Party's innovative theories into the value guidance for all disciplines of Chinese philosophy and social sciences is both an inherent requirement for upholding and developing Marxism and an important method for constructing an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences.
The Fundamental Guarantee for Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences to Adhere to the Correct Political Direction and Value Stance. Philosophy and social sciences have distinct political and ideological attributes. As the fundamental guiding ideology of the Party and the country and the common ideological foundation for the unity and struggle of the entire Party and the people of the whole country, the Party's innovative theories always adhere to the Marxist stance, viewpoints, and methods, and adhere to putting the people first, establishing clear value coordinates for the development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences. Guided by the Party's innovative theories, giving play to the important role of the Party's innovative theories in unifying thoughts and building social consensus can provide a value mainline for the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences, guide Chinese philosophy and social sciences to always adhere to the people's stance, promote the main theme, and disseminate positive energy; at the same time, it guarantees that Chinese philosophy and social sciences can clearly distinguish directions on major issues of principle, ensure the steady and long-term development of academic research, and provide ideological support for national long-term stability and economic and social development.
The Core Support for Building an Independent Knowledge System for Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences and Enhancing China's Academic Discourse Power. The Party's innovative theories originate from the most grand and unique practical innovation in human history that contemporary China is experiencing, and contain a series of original and iconic Chinese categories and Chinese wisdom, providing valuable ideological resources for building an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences. Taking the Party's innovative theories as value guidance can not only guide Chinese philosophy and social sciences to be rooted in history, based on reality, and focused on the future, focusing on major national strategic needs and deepening research around major issues; it can also guide Chinese philosophy and social sciences to build an independent knowledge system that can explain Chinese practice and guide Chinese development, achieving the same frequency resonance between theoretical research and practical development; it can also promote Chinese academia to go to the world, and continuously enhance international influence and cultural soft power.
The Important Following for Cultivating Excellent Academic Styles and Forging a High-Quality Philosophy and Social Science Talent Team. The Party's innovative theories emphasize linking theory with practice, adhering to academic conscience, and opposing academic impetuosity. Taking the Party's innovative theories as value guidance can guide the vast number of philosophy and social science workers in our country to establish correct academic attitudes, adhere to academic ethical norms, consciously undertake the important mission of understanding the world, inheriting civilization, providing advice for governance and educating people, and serving society, consciously writing papers on the land of the motherland, and creating a good academic ecology of integrity and the pursuit of truth. This will also promote philosophy and social science workers in our country to closely link their personal academic pursuits with the development of the country and the nation, and strive to become high-quality talents who are of great use to the Party and the country.
The Party's Innovative Theories in the New Era Comprehensively Lead the Prosperity and Development of Chinese Philosophy and Social Sciences
As a broad and profound scientific theoretical system, the Party's innovative theories comprehensively, completely, and deeply lead the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences. Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is the latest achievement of the Party's innovative theories, and is contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has put forward a series of original, systematic, and leading thoughts and viewpoints on doing a good job in philosophy and social sciences under the new situation, pointing out the way forward and providing fundamental guidelines for philosophy and social science work in the new era.
In terms of research direction. Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era profoundly answers major questions of the times such as what kind of socialism with Chinese characteristics to uphold and develop in the new era, how to uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, what kind of socialist modern power to build, how to build a socialist modern power, what kind of long-term ruling Marxist party to build, and how to build a long-term ruling Marxist party. This important thought provides directional guidance for Chinese philosophy and social sciences in terms of the themes of the times and research topics, guiding Chinese philosophy and social sciences to focus on further comprehensively deepening reform, comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization with high-quality development, and building a community with a shared future for mankind, so that Chinese philosophy and social sciences truly resonate with national development.
In terms of research content. Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is a powerful ideological weapon that has been tested in practice and is full of practical power. Since the new era, under the guidance of this important thought, our Party has united and led the people of all ethnic groups across the country to carry forward the past, forge ahead, and successfully promote and expand Chinese-style modernization. In particular, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thoughts and important expositions in different fields and on different topics have provided rich nourishment for the construction of an independent knowledge system for various disciplines of Chinese philosophy and social sciences, and have provided scientific guidance for summarizing Chinese experience with Chinese principles, upgrading Chinese experience to Chinese theory, promoting the construction of disciplinary systems, academic systems, and discourse systems, and enhancing academic originality and international discourse power.
In terms of research methods. The "Six Must-Adheres," namely, we must adhere to putting the people first, we must adhere to self-confidence and self-reliance, we must adhere to upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, we must adhere to problem-oriented, we must adhere to systems thinking, and we must adhere to having a global vision, are the concentrated embodiment of the stance, viewpoints, and methods of Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The "Six Must-Adheres" not only fundamentally establish the value stance for the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences, but also fundamentally solve the core issue of speaking for whom and studying for whom, providing a methodological guide for the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences and strengthening theoretical innovation. Comprehensively implementing the "Six Must-Adheres" throughout the entire process of the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences is the key to Chinese philosophy and social sciences embodying the characteristics of the times, grasping the laws, and being full of creativity.
Optimize the Practical Path for the Development of Chinese Philosophy and Social Science Work in the New Era
Adhering to the value guidance of the Party's innovative theories for Chinese philosophy and social sciences is a systematic project. Only by continuously working together in theoretical arming, discipline construction, scientific research practice, and institutional guarantees can we ensure that the Party's innovative theories truly become the ideological banner leading the prosperity and development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences and the action guide for constructing an independent knowledge system for Chinese philosophy and social sciences, so that Chinese philosophy and social sciences truly stand tall in the world of academia.
Adhere to taking the study, research, publicity, and interpretation of the Party's innovative theories as the primary political task. Promote the Party's innovative theories into textbooks, into classrooms, and into minds, guide Chinese philosophy and social science workers to comprehensively and systematically grasp the core essence, spiritual essence, rich connotation, and practical requirements of Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, consciously use the positions, viewpoints, and methods that run through it to observe problems, analyze problems, and solve problems, and continuously enhance political identity, ideological identity, theoretical identity, and emotional identity, fundamentally ensuring the correct direction of the development of Chinese philosophy and social sciences. At the same time, strengthen the systematization and academic interpretation of the Party's innovative theories, consciously deeply integrate this important thought into the construction of disciplines such as economics, political science, law, sociology, journalism, and international relations, and transform the major viewpoints and important conclusions into disciplinary categories, academic propositions, and research paradigms, so that theoretical guidance is transformed from political requirements into academic consciousness, from external advocacy into internal academic support, and continuously enhance the academic depth and persuasiveness of theoretical guidance.
Focus the research center of Chinese philosophy and social sciences on issues of national urgency, cutting-edge fields, and people's concerns. Under the guidance of the Party's innovative theories, promote philosophy and social science workers in our country to focus on the major theoretical and practical issues in the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, consciously take answering the questions of China, the world, the people, and the times as their academic responsibility, establish major research projects, organize joint research, and come up with real skills and achieve good results in studying and solving major issues of a global, fundamental, and critical nature for the Party and the country. At the same time, adhere to using the scientific methodology contained in the Party's innovative theories to lead the innovation of scientific research paradigms, promote excellent academic styles, encourage interdisciplinary and cross-field collaborative research, promote the combination of traditional research methods and modern research methods, and continuously enhance the ability of theoretical explanation of reality, guidance of practice, and leadership of the times, so that academic achievements can better serve the overall development of the Party and the country.
Improve the system and mechanism and strengthen institutional guarantees. Improve policies such as scientific research project establishment, achievement evaluation, professional title evaluation, and commendation and rewards, clearly oppose erroneous ideological trends, resist academic impetuosity and utilitarian tendencies, and create an academic ecology of integrity, the pursuit of truth, and the courage to innovate. Adhere to the principle of the Party managing talents, guide the vast number of philosophy and social science workers to establish the ideal of doing scholarship for the people, and cultivate a group of theoretical backbones and academic leaders who are politically firm, academically profound, and have excellent work styles.
(The author is the Dean of the Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Institute of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that it is necessary to educate and guide Party members and cadres, especially leading cadres, to "speak the truth, do practical things, seek practical results, and steadily promote work and solve problems." This important exposition points out a clear practical path for Party members and cadres to establish and practice a correct view of performance. Party members and cadres must贯穿 (guàn chuān - "run through," permeate) the word "practical" throughout the entire process of thinking about problems and handling affairs, speak the truth, do practical things, seek practical results, and do solid work to achieve real results, so that the people are truly satisfied.
Speaking the truth is a basic political quality of Chinese Communists. Speaking the truth means being loyal to the Party, seeking truth from facts, being consistent in word and deed, facing problems directly, and reporting the situation truthfully. The history of our Party for more than a hundred years profoundly shows that speaking the truth best tests and tempers Party spirit. Some Party members and cadres trim their sails, are worldly-wise, some cover up contradictions and gloss over peace, and some say one thing to people's faces and another behind their backs. They all have selfish and distracting thoughts at work. Speaking the truth is being responsible to the Party, the people, and the cause. It is a manifestation of not hiding selfish intentions and not seeking private interests. To be loyal and honest to the Party, the first thing is to speak honestly, do honest things, and be an honest person. Only by speaking the truth can we守住底线 (shǒu zhù dǐ xiàn - "hold the bottom line," maintain the minimum acceptable standard) and truly become the backbone of promoting the development of the Party and the country and public servants serving the people.
Doing practical things is an important requirement for practicing the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly. To do practical things for the people, we must杜绝 (dù jué - "put an end to," eliminate) engaging in fancy things, doing superficial work, and creating image projects. We must adhere to starting from the outstanding problems that the masses are most concerned about, accurately focus on the urgent needs and expectations of the masses, and resolutely abandon practices that are divorced from reality, extravagant and wasteful, and costly to the people. In reality, a few Party members and cadres have deviations in their view of performance: some regard doing business and starting a business as a springboard for promotion, being fond of greatness and eager for quick success and instant benefits; some are keen on creating bright spots within the scope of leadership's vision, regardless of the real feelings of the masses. If Party members and cadres only do business and start a business for their own personal future and personal fame, it will be difficult for them to沉下心 (chén xià xīn - "calm down," to be patient and focus) to implement. Only by establishing and practicing a correct view of performance and wholeheartedly solving problems and seeking benefits for the masses can we truly achieve "what the people expect, I will do it," and do practical things for the people practically, well, and to the hearts of the masses.
Seeking practical results is the ultimate destination of doing business and starting a business. Tao does not talk in vain, and learning seeks practical results. Seeking practical results means that all work should conform to objective laws and meet actual needs, pursue real development, development without moisture, and development that unifies speed, quality, and efficiency, so that the broad masses of people can get benefits and feel happy. In the 1980s, when Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) was working in Zhengding (正定), Hebei (河北), facing the phenomenon of "high-yield poor county," he clearly stated: "I would rather not have the laurel of 'National High-Yield County' than let the masses live a good life." Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) reflected the situation to the higher authorities based on facts and sought policy support. The county's grain purchase task was reduced by 28 million catties, and the planting structure was adjusted, which doubled the income of local farmers. Do not only seek false names but seek real achievements, do not seek the surface but seek the fundamentals. This is a vivid portrayal of speaking the truth, doing practical things, and seeking practical results.
Speaking the truth, doing practical things, and seeking practical results profoundly demonstrate the theoretical character of Marxism and embody the ideological line of seeking truth from facts and the pragmatic work style of Chinese Communists. The three are dialectically unified, closely linked, and indispensable. They are not only a scientific methodology for understanding and transforming the world, but also an important guideline for Party members and cadres in the new era to practice their original aspirations and missions and to forge ahead with responsibility. Speaking the truth is the prerequisite. Only by finding out the truth, facing problems directly, and not concealing or covering up can we accurately identify the crux of the problem and grasp the direction; doing practical things is the key. Only by being down-to-earth, grasping and implementing, and being good at making achievements can we solve problems and promote development; seeking practical results is the goal. Only by judging heroes based on achievements and testing achievements based on effectiveness can we win the trust of the people and win the hearts of the people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Whether a cadre is pragmatic can be seen from many aspects. The most fundamental thing is to see whether he tells the truth, whether he does practical things, and whether he seeks practical results." Work is valuable in being pragmatic, and career is achieved in hard work. Without doing it, there is not even a bit of Marxism. The vast number of Party members and cadres must牢记 (láo jì - "bear in mind," remember firmly) that empty talk harms the country and hard work makes the country prosper, do not indulge in fantasy, do not pursue false reputations, perform their duties and responsibilities with a pragmatic attitude and a pragmatic work style, create achievements that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history, and constantly write a new chapter in Chinese-style modernization.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during the 25th collective study session of the 20th CPC Central Political Bureau: "We must stand at the strategic height of coordinating high-quality development and high-level security, fully recognize the importance of doing a good job in disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief, focus on improving the ability to prevent and respond to natural disasters, and effectively safeguard the lives and property of the people." The "15th Five-Year Plan" outline proposes: "Strengthen the assessment of the impact of climate change on key vulnerable areas and regions, and enhance the ability to respond to climate change, especially extreme weather." Enhancing the ability to respond to climate change, especially extreme weather, is not only a necessary requirement for coordinating high-quality development and high-level security, but also an inherent requirement for promoting the modernization of the national governance system and governance capabilities.
China is one of the countries in the world most severely affected by natural disasters, with many types of disasters, wide distribution, high frequency of occurrence, and heavy losses. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has insisted on taking disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief work as a major issue related to the safety of the people and national security, and has made many deployments in terms of concept transformation, system reform, system construction, and capacity enhancement, leading the vast number of cadres and the masses to overcome a series of major and extraordinarily serious natural disasters, and the results are universally recognized. However, it must also be recognized that, affected by global climate change, the frequency of extreme weather disasters in China generally shows an increasing trend, the extremity and uncertainty of disasters have increased, and the risks to economic and social development have increased significantly. It is urgent to build and improve a natural disaster prevention and control system adapted to climate change and enhance the ability to respond to extreme weather, so as to ensure high-quality development with high-level security.
Taking systematic response as the core, improve the top-level design. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the use of systematic thinking, emphasizing: "The contradictions in economic and social development are intricate and complex, and we must plan and solve them from a systematic perspective." This provides a fundamental guideline for scientifically responding to extreme weather risks. Extreme weather often presents the characteristics of multiple disasters occurring simultaneously, the extension of disaster chains, and cross-domain impacts. The traditional single-disaster response and departmental division model are difficult to adapt to the increasingly complex disaster risk challenges. We must run the systematic concept through the entire process of disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief. First, improve the cross-departmental linkage mechanism. Improve the comprehensive assessment mechanism for extreme weather risks, promote data sharing and resource integration, break down departmental barriers, achieve efficient interconnection of monitoring and early warning information and optimized allocation of emergency resources, and accelerate the transformation from single-disaster response to systematic and comprehensive risk governance. Second, improve the whole-process coordination mechanism. Adhere to prevention as the main focus, combining prevention, resistance, and rescue, coordinate all links in the whole process of monitoring and early warning, risk assessment, hidden danger investigation, emergency response, rescue and disposal, and recovery and reconstruction, establish an operating mechanism for real-time information sharing and coordinated action, and improve the systematicness and collaborative effectiveness of the work. Third, build a long-term prevention and control mechanism. Adhere to source control, integrate extreme weather risk prevention and control requirements into territorial spatial planning, urban construction, and major project layout, coordinate and promote infrastructure resilience improvement, ecological environment restoration, insurance system improvement, and social participation mechanism construction, accelerate the completion of relevant shortcomings, and accelerate the construction of a long-term prevention and control system.
Taking technological empowerment as the starting point, improve response effectiveness. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must strengthen the scientific and technological support and legal protection for responding to natural disasters." Extreme weather has strong suddenness, and the traditional monitoring, forecasting, and early warning system has shortcomings in predictability and accuracy. At the same time, disasters increasingly present complex characteristics such as multiple disasters superimposed and chain transmission, and the intensity of destruction and the scope of impact often exceed the existing cognitive and conventional plan response boundaries. We must conduct in-depth basic research on natural disasters, build a solid security barrier with high-level scientific and technological self-reliance, and continuously improve the scientific, targeted, and effective nature of response work. It is necessary to explore the occurrence, development, and evolution patterns of extreme weather in China under the background of climate change, improve the integrated three-dimensional monitoring network of space, earth, and sea, strengthen the application of scientific technologies such as artificial intelligence, satellite remote sensing, big data, and cloud computing in extreme weather forecasting, and achieve accurate control of extreme weather from trend prediction to short-term early warning. Develop intelligent analysis and evaluation models for extreme weather disaster risks, and improve the level of scientific decision-making and emergency response capabilities for preventing major natural disasters. Strengthen the effectiveness of emergency command and actual combat disposal under extreme disasters, use technologies such as extreme weather scenario construction and simulation deduction to improve the emergency plan system, carry out practical exercises of new technologies and new methods such as emergency communication and intelligent rescue equipment, and ensure rapid response and effective disposal at critical moments.
Taking consolidating the grassroots as the focus, build a people's defense line. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The grassroots is the front line for resisting natural disasters, and the work of grasping the grassroots and strengthening the foundation must never be relaxed." To enhance the ability to respond to extreme weather, we must adhere to shifting the focus downward, sinking the forces downward, and tilting the guarantee downward, and transform institutional advantages and organizational advantages into the prevention capabilities and emergency effectiveness of the grassroots front line. First, focus on strengthening the construction of grassroots emergency capabilities, and promote the tilting of resources and forces towards grassroots units such as townships (streets) and villages (communities), especially increasing support for disaster-prone areas and remote areas. Improve the grassroots emergency rescue force system, strengthen the construction of emergency places, equip equipment and materials, carry out targeted training and exercises, comprehensively improve the grassroots' ability to identify risks early, deal with them in advance, organize self-rescue and mutual rescue, and quickly restore and rebuild, and build a solid "first line of defense" for preventing and responding to extreme weather. Second, give full play to the role of grassroots party organizations as fighting fortresses and the exemplary role of party members, focusing on safeguarding the lives and property of the people, enhance the sense of responsibility of 时时放心不下 (shí shí fàng xīn bù xià - "never feel at ease," a constant sense of vigilance and responsibility), and do not let go of any early warning or ignore any dangerous situation. Third, accelerate the improvement of the whole society's awareness and ability to prevent disasters and avoid risks, incorporate disaster prevention and risk avoidance knowledge into the citizen safety education system and the development plan for popularizing science and technology, increase the intensity of popular science publicity, promote the deep-rooted safety culture, and consolidate the social foundation for mass prevention and mass governance.
(The author is the Dean of the National Security and Emergency Management College of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学))
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Achieving high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology is an inevitable requirement for grasping the lifeline of science and technology and winning the initiative in development, and it is the key to building a Chinese-style modernization. Winning the battle for key and core technologies is an important part of accelerating the realization of high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must enhance our sense of responsibility and crisis, abandon illusions, face reality, fight well in the battle for key and core technologies, and accelerate the overcoming of 'bottleneck' technologies in important fields." The "15th Five-Year Plan" outlines the deployment of "accelerating high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology to lead the development of new quality productive forces," and proposes to "focus on strategic areas of competition and weak links in the industrial chain and supply chain, adopt unconventional measures, and promote the decisive breakthrough in key and core technologies in key areas such as integrated circuits, industrial mother machines, high-end instruments, basic software, advanced materials, and bio-manufacturing across the entire chain."
From the perspective of the goals and tasks of the "15th Five-Year Plan," "accelerating" is a direct response to the fact that the situation of being controlled by others in key and core technologies in some fields has not fundamentally changed, and it has a clear sense of urgency and realistic orientation; "high-level" reflects the requirements of self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology in terms of quality and level, which not only means that decisive breakthroughs have been made in technological breakthroughs in several fields, but also requires the continuous emergence of landmark original achievements, and promotes the overall efficiency of the national innovation system to be significantly improved. From the perspective of the actual situation, China's science and technology undertakings have made historic achievements and undergone historic changes in recent years, but there is still a gap from the goal of high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology, which is mainly reflected in the fact that the risk of being "bottlenecked" by key and core technologies still exists. Analyzing the reasons, it includes both the inherent characteristics of scientific and technological innovation, especially basic research and cutting-edge technology breakthroughs, which have long cycles, high risks, and great uncertainty, and also includes the fact that the coordination between different entities within China's current innovation system is not smooth enough, and the connection between basic research, applied research, and achievement transformation is not close enough. This means that for key and core technologies in some key areas, conventional investment and operation methods cannot support the overall acceleration of innovation activities, and unconventional measures must be taken to promote decisive breakthroughs in key and core technologies in key areas across the entire chain.
It should be seen that unconventional measures are not a simple superposition of existing policy tools, nor are they a linear increase along the traditional development path, but a holistic reshaping of resource allocation methods, process organization mechanisms, and the innovation ecosystem. On the premise of doing a good job in forward-looking and leading layout, selecting the right direction and goals, taking unconventional measures can form cross-field and cross-subject systemic capabilities by adjusting the innovation rhythm and investment methods, and reconstructing the organizational methods and coordination mechanisms of the innovation system, so as to better give play to the advantages of China's socialist system in concentrating efforts to do big things, and focus on tackling a number of hard technologies that can promote scientific and technological progress and industrial upgrading, consolidate the foundation for the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and drive and lead the overall upgrading of the innovation system through breakthroughs in key areas, and win the initiative and shape new advantages in the process of solving deep-seated constraints, and promote the realization of major leaps. Specifically, efforts can be made in the following aspects.
Focusing on resource allocation, take unconventional measures. Strong scientific and technological investment is a necessary condition to support cutting-edge technology fields and future industrial development, and its intensity is not only related to scale, but also directly affects the stable expectations and continuous rhythm of innovation activities. Further, the unconventionality of resource allocation also means breaking the average and decentralized investment pattern, forming a higher density of resource aggregation in strategic directions, and forming a continuous accumulation of innovation capabilities in key areas through the establishment of a long-term and stable investment mechanism. To this end, it is necessary to increase investment in scientific and technological innovation, improve the central government's financial science and technology funding allocation and management and use mechanism, and improve investment performance; accelerate the optimization of innovation and scientific and technological resource allocation, and improve the innovation mechanism of central and local linkage and regional coordination; strengthen the main position of enterprise R&D investment, strengthen financial support for science and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises, and guide enterprises to increase R&D investment.
Focusing on process organization, take unconventional measures. Systemic innovation capability is an integrated, collaborative, and sustainable innovation capability formed by breaking down horizontal and vertical barriers. Improving systemic innovation capabilities can not only overcome the fragmentation limitations of traditional innovation models, break down system barriers between regions, subjects, and industries, and achieve seamless connection between scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, basic research and applied research, and technology tackling and achievement transformation, but also effectively avoid problems such as long information feedback chains, slow problem response cycles, and repeated detours in key stages of innovation activities that are difficult to form an overall synergy for rapid advancement, and improve the operating efficiency and risk resistance of the innovation system. It is necessary to optimize the organizational mechanism of major scientific and technological innovation, enhance the synergy between multiple departments, fields, teams, and disciplines, and carry out joint tackling of key and core technologies; in strategic areas of competition and cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and integrated circuits, resources from universities, enterprises, research institutions, and innovation platforms should be gathered in an unconventional way to accelerate the gathering and creation of first-class scientific and technological leading talents.
Focusing on the innovation ecosystem, take unconventional measures. Original innovation and key core technology breakthroughs have a high degree of uncertainty. If the risk-taking mechanism is unbalanced and the positive incentive mechanism is unsound, innovation entities tend to be conservative and find it difficult to continuously challenge high-difficulty fields. Continuously optimizing the innovation ecosystem, implementing a series of scientific and technological innovation incentive measures, and innovating talent training, evaluation, flow, incentive, introduction, and guarantee mechanisms can maximize the stimulation of talent innovation "original power" and form a vivid situation in which the creative vitality of all types of talents is bursting forth. It is necessary to jointly promote the innovation of incentive and evaluation mechanisms, increase the rewards for scientific researchers and innovation teams who have made major scientific and technological innovation achievements and made outstanding contributions, and further guide scientific researchers to focus on national strategic needs and carry out high-quality, original, and disruptive scientific and technological innovation activities; give scientific researchers greater scientific research autonomy and funding use rights, improve the support policies and market services for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, promote the empowerment of job-related scientific and technological achievements and the separate management of assets, and improve the effectiveness of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.
(The author is the Dean of the Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought Research Institute of Nanjing University (南京大学))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 观
The magnificent Three Gorges of the Yangtze River (长江), the vast and desolate Gobi Desert (大漠戈壁), and the "top-tier global" giant pandas... China's rich tourism resources are attracting more and more overseas tourists. The continuous upgrading of visa-free transit policies and the increased convenience of cross-border payments are driving a sustained increase in inbound consumption.
In order to break the limitation that "immediate refund upon purchase" for offshore tax refunds can only be processed at the place where the invoice is issued, the Chongqing (重庆) tax authorities, on the basis of achieving mutual recognition of "immediate refund upon purchase" for offshore tax refunds with Sichuan (四川), Yunnan (云南), Shaanxi (陕西), and Gansu (甘肃), have also achieved inter-regional mutual recognition with Xinjiang (新疆), promoting the flow of international consumption resources and regional economic synergy in a wider range of western regions.
Attentive service wins fans with strength, enhancing the consumption experience of overseas tourists. In April 2025, the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) promoted the "immediate refund upon purchase" service measure for offshore tax refunds nationwide. The latest data shows that in the year since its implementation, the number of people processed nationwide has increased by 12.96 times year-on-year, and the tax-refunded sales and tax refund amount have increased by 9.35 times year-on-year. "Be sure to bring an empty suitcase to China!" More and more overseas tourists are making special trips to China to "buy, buy, buy," turning tourism traffic into consumption "retention."
More convenient, technology empowers service innovation.
One thoughtful and pragmatic measure after another has been implemented. From the past when tax refunds could only be processed at airports, to more than 8,000 stores that can provide "immediate refund upon purchase" for offshore tax refunds, to various places innovatively launching services such as "instant online processing" and "one-click tax refund," not only do overseas tourists have fun and shop with ease, but also inject new impetus and expand new space for boosting consumption. A small tax refund form witnesses China's sincerity and effectiveness in continuously expanding opening up.
More abundant, good Chinese products are constantly bought and renewed.
Not only time-honored brands, intangible cultural heritage products, and arts and crafts, but also technological products such as wireless headphones, smart watches, and small household appliances are being "seen" by more overseas tourists. Whether in the Yiwu (义乌) Global Digital Trade Center, or in the Hainan (海南) offshore duty-free shops and Shenzhen (深圳) Huaqiangbei (华强北), the increasingly long shopping lists of overseas tourists reflect the global competitiveness of Chinese manufacturing and Chinese intelligent manufacturing. Domestic brands are consolidating the foundation of their products with hardcore technology and catering to international needs with diverse innovations, making more good Chinese products irresistible to people around the world.
More distinctive, scenarios unlock new experiences.
Coming to China, you can sightsee, shop, and share the dividends of China's consumption upgrade. Open your mobile phone and you will be frequently bombarded by a group of foreign netizens immersed in experiencing Chinese life: they feel the atmosphere of everyday life in the vegetable market, experience new technologies in the robot innovation center, and check in at popular restaurants... "Distinctive cultural tourism + quality consumption" continuously unlocks new experiences for overseas tourists. Foreign tourists see a vivid China in a way that is closer to life.
This year, the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Work Plan for Accelerating the Cultivation of New Growth Points for Service Consumption," which clearly states that "strengthening the construction of inbound consumption scenarios, innovating the scenarized experience of famous Chinese consumer products" and "creating the 'Buy in China' brand." Expanding stores, increasing commodities, and optimizing services, China is not only a "world factory" and a "world market," but is also accelerating its growth into a consumer destination with strong appeal.
Curious when arriving, amazed when returning. From "Go China" to "Buy China," the hard power of Chinese manufacturing, the influence of local brands, and the attractiveness of diverse consumption scenarios continue to叠加升级 (dié jiā shēng jí - "overlay and upgrade," continuously improve), and the magnetic attraction of the Chinese market continues to magnify and become stronger.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吕绍刚
In the Uniwalk Shopping Mall (前海壹方城购物中心) in Bao'an District (宝安区), Shenzhen (深圳市), Guangdong (广东), at the DJI (大疆) store on the first basement floor, a British tourist, Ayham (阿伊哈姆), accompanied by a friend, purchased two mobile phone stabilizers and a set of wireless microphones. When checking out, the store clerk told him that the three items were eligible for on-site departure tax refunds, with a total price of over 2,000 yuan and a tax refund of over 200 yuan. The mobile phone stabilizer, priced at 769 yuan, effectively cost around 700 yuan after the tax refund.
"The experience is fantastic. The equipment I bought today is very practical and easy to use. I am very satisfied," said Ayham (阿伊哈姆).
Uniwalk Shopping Mall (前海壹方城) is the shopping center with the highest foot traffic in Bao'an District (宝安区). "The application and registration for tax refund stores have been greatly simplified. You only need to submit materials online, and it can be completed as quickly as the same day," introduced Zhong Dalong (钟大龙), Operations Director of Uniwalk Shopping Mall (前海壹方城).
"On the day the registration took effect, overseas tourists experienced the tax refund service. Now, almost every day, overseas tourists come to the store to spend," said Zhou Huaizhi (周怀志), head of the DJI (大疆) Uniwalk (壹方城) store.
Regarding the tax refund method, tourists can either choose to process the tax refund uniformly at the port when leaving the country, or they can directly go to the "Instant Refund" point on the 5th floor of the mall to receive a cash tax refund on the spot, and then go to the port to verify the goods when leaving the country. "The cash in hand immediately can drive tourists to spend again in the business district, forming a virtuous cycle," said Zhong Dalong (钟大龙).
"Now the starting point for refunds has been reduced to 200 yuan, and tourists can enjoy tax refunds even when purchasing some small commodities," introduced Gao A'mei (郜阿妹), store manager of the vivo Uniwalk (前海壹方城) store. After the implementation of the departure tax refund policy series, the number of overseas tourists visiting the store has increased by more than 20%.
With the implementation of policies and the active participation of merchants, Shenzhen's (深圳) departure tax refund service network has rapidly spread throughout the city. As of now, the total number of departure tax refund stores in Shenzhen (深圳市) has exceeded 2,000, with over a thousand new stores added in 2025 alone. Six tax refund ports connect the east and west of the city, and 14 centralized refund points are embedded in major core business districts, forming a complete, convenient, and accessible service system.
In the past, when tourists purchased tax-refundable goods, they might have had to open the box for inspection when clearing customs upon departure, which was a relatively cumbersome process. In September 2025, Shenzhen (深圳) implemented the "one order, one package, one code" facilitation model for departure tax refunds, which greatly reduced the time for commodity inspection and tourist waiting. When shopping, the store uses standard packaging bags to pack tax-refundable goods and seals the tax refund application form with a QR code on the outer layer of the packaging bag. When leaving the country, as long as the packaging bag is intact, the customs department can quickly inspect and release the goods after scanning the code to read the tax refund application form information.
The continuous optimization of service details effectively transforms policy dividends into a consumer experience of "buying with understanding and refunding with peace of mind." In 2025, Shenzhen (深圳) handled 68,000 departure tax refund transactions, a year-on-year increase of 13 times; the amount of departure tax refunds handled increased by 2.4 times year-on-year, of which the amount of "instant purchase and instant refund" tax refunds increased by nearly 40 times year-on-year; the services covered overseas tourists from more than 160 countries and regions, and the average stay of foreign tourists was extended to 6.8 days, and the attractiveness and influence of the policy continued to expand.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 洲
Information technology, intelligent manufacturing, medicine and health... From May 8th to 10th, the 28th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (科博会) (hereinafter referred to as "CHITEC") was held at the China National Convention Center (国家会议中心). More than 800 domestic and foreign enterprises and institutions in the exhibition hall participated with their hard-core scientific and technological achievements, releasing the attraction of cutting-edge technology.
In the Hebei (河北) exhibition area, the booth of Beijing Ecological Home (Leting) Technology Development Co., Ltd. (北京生态家园（乐亭）科技发展公司) attracted many visitors to stop and inquire. As an enterprise deeply involved in the building materials field for many years, relying on the opportunity of Beijing's (北京) non-capital function relief, the company took the initiative to layout in Leting County (乐亭县), Tangshan (唐山), Hebei (河北), and shifted its development focus to the emerging green building materials track, realizing a two-way improvement in regional layout and industrial upgrading.
"The Beijing (北京) headquarters, together with universities such as Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (北京建筑大学), has formed a professional R&D center to focus on tackling key technologies in green and environmentally friendly building materials; the Leting (乐亭) base in Hebei (河北) has a 50,000-square-meter standardized production line to ensure the large-scale implementation of products," explained Ye Lei (叶蕾), the exhibitor. The company has successively launched a number of high-performance environmentally friendly products such as inorganic nano-coatings, and the market price of the products has increased significantly compared with traditional products. "For example, inorganic nano-coatings are dozens of times more expensive than traditional interior wall accessories. Working with Beijing (北京) and rooting in Hebei (河北), the coordinated layout of the two places has brought tangible gains," said Ye Lei (叶蕾).
In the Tianjin (天津) exhibition area, a vivid practice of coordinated development is also being staged.
Steep slope climbing is stable and free, stair walking is flexible and smooth, and obstacle avoidance is accurate and efficient... The "Galileo" intelligent bionic quadruped robot exhibited by Galileo (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd. (伽利略（天津）技术有限公司) has received widespread attention. Wang Yanrong (王艳荣), the company's chief operating officer, said that Beijing (北京) gathers high-end scientific and technological innovation talents, advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, and cutting-edge scientific research resources, which lays a solid foundation for the company's R&D and innovation; Tianjin (天津) relies on its solid manufacturing foundation and low-cost industrial space to provide a guarantee for the company's large-scale production. "The division of labor model of R&D in Beijing (北京) and production in Tianjin (天津) has realized efficient coordination of resources between the two places, effectively shortening the product iteration cycle and reducing the company's operating and supply chain costs."
As the Beijing International Science and Technology Innovation Center (北京国际科技创新中心) has been officially expanded to the Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) International Science and Technology Innovation Center (北京（京津冀）国际科技创新中心), the policy support for enterprise development is stronger and the development space is broader. "The continuous introduction of a number of favorable policies has effectively promoted the high-quality development of enterprises," Wang Yanrong (王艳荣) said.
Return to TopThe Beijing (北京) May 11th (People's Daily reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) issued the "Implementation Plan for the Special Action to Raise the Threshold for Certification Bodies," deciding to organize and carry out a special action to raise the threshold for certification bodies nationwide.
According to the "Plan," the special action deploys 15 specific measures in four aspects: strictly controlling institutional access, standardizing certification activities, improving certification capabilities, and increasing supervision. Strictly control access and license review in accordance with the law by improving the qualification license review system for certification bodies and strictly reviewing the qualifications of certification bodies; focus on standardizing certification activities by improving certification management methods and improving the national unified certification rules; promote the improvement of certification capabilities by increasing the cultivation of brand certification bodies and strengthening special accreditation supervision; and effectively increase supervision by strengthening risk monitoring and early warning of certification activities and improving the effectiveness of smart supervision, so as to promote the healthy and orderly development of the certification service industry.
Return to TopMay 12 this year marks the 18th National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Day. As a large state-owned insurance enterprise, the People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. (中国人民财产保险股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "PICC P&C") adheres to the responsibilities and mission of a central financial enterprise, actively explores effective ways for the insurance industry to help modernize the national emergency management system and capabilities, demonstrates the function of the insurance industry as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer with practical actions and achievements, practices the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, and demonstrates the responsibility and commitment of state-owned enterprises in the front line of disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief.
Technology Empowers the Foundation
Building a Full-Cycle Digital and Intelligent Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief Ecosystem
PICC P&C insists on reshaping the risk management process with digitalization and intelligence, independently develops the "Wanyang Cloud" digital and intelligent risk reduction service platform, and builds a new paradigm of full-cycle, full-scenario risk management with technology-driven as the core.
Build a precise risk identification and assessment model. Risk identification is the foundation of risk management. PICC P&C integrates multi-source heterogeneous data such as meteorology, hydrology, geology, and remote sensing to build a national natural disaster risk assessment model, effectively realizing the graded early warning of 16 types of disaster risks such as typhoons, rainstorms, and hail.
Create a "Space-Air-Ground Integrated" Three-Dimensional Monitoring Network. In the monitoring and early warning stage, PICC P&C deeply integrates technologies such as satellite remote sensing, drones, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to build a "Space-Air-Ground Integrated" monitoring and early warning system. In 2025, PICC P&C used the above-mentioned technology system to release more than 36.8 million early warning messages for flood conditions in advance, carried out 117,400 on-site inspections before disasters, transferred 20,000 disaster-related vehicles, transferred non-vehicle insurance disaster-related property and proposed 38,200 risk rectification suggestions, and organized the emergency harvesting of 378,000 mu of agricultural crops, effectively playing the insurance function and deeply participating in social disaster prevention and mitigation work.
Build an efficient and intelligent major disaster claims platform. In the major disaster claims stage, PICC P&C continues to upgrade digital and intelligent tools such as the "Major Disaster Claims Command and Dispatch System Platform" and the "Major Disaster Vehicle Insurance Warehouse Management System" to create a systematic, platform-based, and mechanism-based claims "technology tree." The online claims platform realizes "minute-level" payment, and the command and dispatch platform realizes visual scheduling and optimized allocation of national claims forces.
Moving the Gate Forward to Emphasize Prevention
Promoting Professional Claims to Empower Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Relief Work
The key to doing a solid job in disaster insurance claims and risk management lies in "prevention." PICC P&C deeply embeds risk reduction services into all aspects of product development, pre-insurance assessment, in-insurance monitoring, pre-disaster early warning, in-disaster disposal, and post-disaster review, promoting disaster management from "equal compensation" to "reduction services."
Implement differentiated and precise prevention and control. PICC P&C relies on the risk reduction platform to accurately delineate high-risk areas, superimposes policy information layers, realizes precise positioning of flood risk customers, and provides "one enterprise, one policy" differentiated risk investigation and hidden danger rectification services for more than 100,000 customers with different risk levels, resolving risks in the bud.
Focus on key areas and target efforts. Based on recent major disaster claims practices, PICC P&C systematically sorts out five major weak areas of risk: urban waterlogging risk prevention and control, the correlation risk between typhoons and emerging industries, the chain-reaction risk of fire and explosion, sudden extreme disastrous weather, and continuous rainy weather disasters during the harvest period, and implements key breakthroughs.
Establish a practical emergency drill mechanism. In 2025, PICC P&C organized more than 400 major disaster claims emergency drills in 31 provincial-level administrative regions, honing the practical capabilities of more than 43,000 claims adjusters throughout the system, ensuring that PICC P&C's professional claims adjuster team can be pulled out, rush up, and win in the face of major disasters.
Efficient Response Shows Responsibility
Running out of the Acceleration of Disaster Insurance Claims in Major Disasters and Major Tests
In the face of major natural disasters, the speed and quality of claims settlement are directly related to the vital interests of the affected people and the stability of the overall social situation. PICC P&C resolutely implements the work requirements of "accelerating insurance claims," guarantees service quality and efficiency with institutional rigidity, and runs out of the acceleration of disaster insurance claims in major disasters and major tests.
Improve the system and consolidate responsibilities. PICC P&C issued a series of documents such as the "General Outline of Major Disaster Claims Operation Guidelines," transforming work requirements into quantifiable and assessable institutional norms.
Overall planning and efficient scheduling. PICC P&C builds a "one game of chess" work pattern of headquarters coordination, regional collaboration, and upper and lower linkage. In 2025, PICC P&C headquarters sent 25 expert groups to the front line to guide major disaster claims work, dispatched 559 backbone personnel to support across provinces, and the entire system invested more than 110,000 person-times and 28,700 vehicle-times in claims settlement, forming a strong joint force for disaster relief and claims settlement.
Prioritize people's livelihood and pay claims quickly. In disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief work, PICC P&C always puts people's livelihood protection first. In 2025, PICC P&C launched the emergency response mechanism for major disaster accidents 244 times, and paid nearly 14 billion yuan in special compensation for major disaster accidents, demonstrating the responsibility of "finance for the people" with practical actions.
Striving forward in the "15th Five-Year Plan," PICC P&C will always adhere to the responsibility and mission of "People's Insurance Serves the People," continue to deepen technology empowerment, strengthen government-enterprise collaboration, and improve service quality and efficiency with a sense of responsibility of "always being worried" and the spirit of "success must have me," bravely shoulder the mission and take the initiative in serving the cause of disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief, and contribute greater strength to safeguarding the safety of people's lives and property and ensuring the high-quality development of the economy and society.
Data source: People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) Property and Casualty Co., Ltd. (中国人民财产保险股份有限公司)
May 12th is International Nurses Day. This year, the theme of China's Nurses Day is "Developing and Strengthening the Nursing Team, Caring for People's Health with Heart."
Nursing work is an important part of the health cause. By the end of 2025, the total number of registered nurses nationwide reached 6.062 million. Triage, emergency rescue, basic nursing... From the first light of dawn to the stillness of night, the angels in white are busy in their respective positions, using professionalism and responsibility to rescue lives, and using love and patience to soothe pain.
-- Editor
Hu Wei (胡伟), Head Nurse of the Department of Hematology, Peking University People's Hospital (北京大学人民医院)
Clinical Research in Parallel
Caring for Patients with Heart
Reporter Shi Fang (施芳)
Putting on a full-body isolation suit, changing slippers, putting on a hat, washing hands... At a little after 7 a.m., Hu Wei (胡伟), Head Nurse of the Department of Hematology at Peking University People's Hospital (北京大学人民医院), entered the 9C ward of the Department of Hematology in the hospital's inpatient department.
Hu Wei (胡伟) is 51 years old and has been working in nursing at the Department of Hematology of Peking University People's Hospital (北京大学人民医院) since 1993, for 33 years. From "being a good nurse" to "leading a good nursing team," she currently undertakes clinical nursing management for 9 wards, 354 beds, and 368 nurses.
At 8 a.m., the day shift and night shift nurses began to hand over. "Day shift nurses work 10 hours, and night shift nurses work 15 hours. Usually, work is busy, and everyone rarely gets off work on time," said Hu Wei (胡伟).
"The patient in bed 3 had a fever last night, with a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. After treatment according to the doctor's orders, the temperature dropped to 37.2 degrees Celsius this morning; the patient in bed 9 had a second transplant and has old inferior wall myocardial infarction, poor appetite, and diarrhea..." The night shift nurses introduced the patients' conditions one by one.
"Continue to pay attention to the temperature changes and perianal mucosa of the patient in bed 3; continue cardiac monitoring for the patient in bed 9, and strictly follow the doctor's orders to limit the infusion rate..." Hu Wei (胡伟) carefully instructed.
Changing into a sterile isolation gown, putting on double-layer gloves, changing slippers again... Hu Wei (胡伟) and her colleagues entered the laminar flow clean room (hematopoietic stem cell transplantation ward) together. "In order to protect every transplant patient in the laminar flow ward, the work of hematology nurses needs to be 'managed to every particle of dust,' and every item must be strictly disinfected," said Hu Wei (胡伟). Entering and exiting the laminar flow clean room requires nurses to put on and take off isolation gowns and gloves repeatedly. Nurses in the laminar flow clean room are generally responsible for two patients each, entering and exiting the laminar flow clean room more than 30 times a day, and need to change hundreds of pairs of gloves, just to minimize the probability of patient infection.
Checking various medicines, asking about patients' conditions, comforting patients' emotions... Hu Wei (胡伟) arranged various tasks in an orderly manner. "The laminar flow ward is a special treatment environment. Without family members accompanying them, patients need special care, and every task must be meticulous," said Hu Wei (胡伟). For example, medicines need to be prepared on a Class 100 positive pressure ultra-clean workbench, requiring "three checks and seven rights," that is, three checks before, during, and after the operation, and seven rights are checking the patient's bed number, name, drug name, concentration, dose, usage, and medication time.
After finishing all the routine work, it was noon. Hu Wei (胡伟) quickly finished the lunch she brought from home and prepared for the monthly health education lecture with Dong Shuang (董霜), the head nurse of the 10A ward of the Department of Hematology in the Xizhimen (西直门) campus. "The lecture has been held for 227 sessions, which not only answers questions for patients and their families, but also enhances their confidence in overcoming the disease," said Hu Wei (胡伟).
In the afternoon, a specialist intravenous therapy nurse arrived to discuss the issue of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) for children with hematological diseases. "Children have thin blood vessels and poor cooperation with intravenous puncture, so PICC placement has always been a major problem," Hu Wei (胡伟) introduced.
"You can comprehensively assess venous conditions under ultrasound guidance, especially for double-lumen catheter placement, you should pay attention to the diameter of the blood vessels."
"Pay attention to the blood flow rate, preferably reaching 10 centimeters per second."
"Communication skills with children are very important, and you must try every means to divert the child's attention."
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Through continuous exploration, specialist intravenous therapy nurses such as Zhang Baohong (张宝宏), Huo Hua (霍花), and Wang Jiao (王娇) can successfully place double-lumen PICCs for children aged 2-6. Head Nurse Zhang Kun (张鹍) and Nurse Tian Xiaofeng (田晓凤) respectively developed PICC placement phlebitis swelling patches and visual indwelling catheter protection sleeves, which obtained utility model patents and have significant clinical application effects.
"The work of nurses is not just giving injections and changing medicines, but also clinical and scientific research in parallel," said Hu Wei (胡伟). The hematology nursing team has a strong research atmosphere. In 2025 alone, 32 articles were published, including 6 SCI papers, and 4 utility model patents were approved.
"It is precisely under the heartfelt guidance and selfless inheritance of the previous Head Nurse Yan Xia (颜霞) that the team has built a 'pre-treatment period - granulocyte deficiency period - implantation period - recovery period' full-cycle nursing system. This dedication and perseverance has always warmly protected hematology patients and allowed our nursing team to continue to grow and pass on the torch," Hu Wei (胡伟) introduced.
The Department of Hematology of Peking University People's Hospital (北京大学人民医院) is an important hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center in China. The "Beijing (北京) Program" pioneered by Huang Xiaojun (黄晓军), Director of the Institute of Hematology of Peking University (北京大学血液病研究所) and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院), enjoys international reputation and has brought hope to countless hematology patients. "If we work a little harder, we can save more patients' lives. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing patients successfully transplanted and recovered. All the hard work is worth it," said Hu Wei (胡伟).
Yuan Yuan (袁苑), Nurse of the Comprehensive Intensive Care Unit, Yu Hang (余杭) Branch, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Zhejiang University (浙江大学医学院附属第一医院)
Ready at Any Time to Deal with Critical Moments
Reporter Liu Junguo (刘军国)
At exactly 0:00 on May 9, one hour before the handover between the previous and next night shifts, nurse Yuan Yuan (袁苑) entered the ward. Arriving early is a habit of her and her colleagues, in order to "think of all kinds of emergencies in advance."
Yuan Yuan (袁苑) is 27 years old. After graduating from the Nursing College of Peking Union Medical College (北京协和医学院) in 2021, she came to work in the Comprehensive Intensive Care Unit of the Yu Hang (余杭) Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical College of Zhejiang University (浙江大学医学院附属第一医院), which is better known as the "ICU." This "battlefield of life" is very quiet, with a metal door separating all the noise.
Not long ago, Yuan Yuan (袁苑) and her husband Jiang Zhiwen (姜智文), who is also a nurse, jointly rescued a drowning woman on the beach while on vacation in Hainan (海南). The video of the rescue was posted online and received countless likes.
Yuan Yuan's (袁苑) hardcore rescue skills come from day-to-day "being ready at any time."
On this night shift, 8 nurses needed to "stare" at 22 critically ill patients without blinking. Yuan Yuan (袁苑) was responsible for 3 of them. "Bed 3 is a new patient who came in today with a lung infection. The oxygenation index is currently low, and respiratory failure may occur at any time, requiring emergency tracheal intubation. Bed 1 had a sudden cardiac arrest yesterday during the day and was transferred from a regular ward. The condition is temporarily stable." In the nurses' duty room, Yuan Yuan (袁苑) looked through the medical records and noted the key monitoring points and precautions.
"Bed 2 was sent for monitoring after coronary artery bypass surgery. The recovery is good, and it is expected to be transferred back to a regular ward tomorrow." Yuan Yuan (袁苑) is always happy at times like this. The patient's good recovery is hard-won. Just 4 days ago, while on the previous night shift (6 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next day), Yuan Yuan (袁苑) keenly captured a slight twitch in the fingers of the bed 2 patient, who was sedated with medication after surgery, during her rounds. The movement was extremely slight, but she immediately became alert. Leaning down and getting close, Yuan Yuan (袁苑) found that the patient's brow was slightly furrowed and a thin layer of sweat was seeping out on her forehead. She gently held the patient's hands with one hand and lifted the quilt with the other, carefully checking the two drainage tubes after the surgery. Sure enough, the drainage tubes were draining fresh blood-like liquid. Yuan Yuan (袁苑) immediately checked the monitor and found that the patient's heart rate had increased significantly compared to before, and the blood pressure was progressively decreasing. "Bed 2's condition is changing!" Yuan Yuan (袁苑) urgently called the on-duty doctor while measuring the patient's cuff blood pressure and central venous pressure.
The doctor arrived quickly. "The heart rate is gradually increasing, the blood pressure is progressively decreasing; the drainage tubes have drained 180 milliliters of fresh blood-like liquid in half an hour..." Yuan Yuan (袁苑) reported clearly while preparing to establish a second intravenous access. After the doctor's orders were given, she repeated to confirm: "Ringer's solution 500 milliliters rapid fluid resuscitation, albumin 10 grams intravenous drip..."
Five minutes later, the patient's vital signs returned to stable, and a thrilling rescue came to a temporary end.
Most film and television works portray the ICU as if critical moments like rescuing a drowning person on the beach are constantly being staged. "This impression is not wrong," said Yuan Yuan (袁苑), but compared to those dramatic and impactful scenes, turning over, patting the back, wiping the body, cleaning the mouth, and handling bowel movements, these most basic nursing tasks are also related to life and health. "If a body position is not properly placed, it may cause pressure sores and infection; if a drop of medicine leaks out, it may damage an entire area of tissue, and there can be no carelessness." Yuan Yuan (袁苑) said.
Yuan Yuan's (袁苑) husband also works in the same hospital. The couple's schedules are both 6 days a cycle, including 2 day shifts, 1 previous night shift, and 1 next night shift (1 a.m. to 8 a.m.). "The family's schedule also has to revolve around us," said Yuan Yuan (袁苑). "For example, today, my grandmother is afraid that the child will make noise, so she has been playing outside with her, just to let me get a good rest before going on the night shift."
Before the metal door of the ICU closed, Yuan Yuan (袁苑) waved goodbye to the reporter. Behind her, the plaque of the National "March 8th Red Banner Collective" shone with golden light under the soft light.
Wang Ting (王婷), Nurse of the Emergency Department, the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University (兰州大学第二医院)
Guarding the Reception Gate, Doing a Good Job of Nursing
Reporter Song Chaojun (宋朝军)
Defibrillator, ventilator, electrocardiograph... In Lanzhou (兰州), Gansu Province (甘肃省), at 7:30 in the morning, half an hour before the shift handover, Wang Ting (王婷) had already arrived at work, changed into her work clothes, and began to check the equipment.
Wang Ting (王婷) is 37 years old and is a nurse in the Emergency Department of the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University (兰州大学第二医院) (the Second Clinical Medical College). In 2012, Wang Ting (王婷) entered the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University (兰州大学第二医院) after graduating from the Nursing College of Lanzhou University (兰州大学护理学院). Having worked in nursing for more than 10 years, she has become accustomed to the bright lights in the emergency room rescue room from morning to night.
Wang Ting (王婷) works 5 shifts a week, including 2 to 4 night shifts. The small night shift is from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., and the big night shift is from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Checking and verifying the specifications, quantity, and validity period of emergency medicines, organizing the rescue beds, and laying sterile supplies... "The rescue room will receive critically ill patients at any time. There can be no negligence in equipment, medicines, and materials. Early preparation and early investigation can buy time for rescuing lives," said Wang Ting (王婷).
"Bed 3, elderly male, with a history of sequelae of cerebral infarction, suddenly developed dyspnea last night. After being sent to the hospital for rescue, the condition is slightly stable and blood oxygen needs to be closely monitored; Bed 5, car accident trauma patient, with multiple soft tissue contusions..." At 8 a.m., Wang Ting (王婷) and the night shift nurses began bedside handover. They went to each bed of observation and critically ill patients one by one, and the night shift nurses reported the changes in each patient's condition, treatment progress, vital signs, potential risks, and special nursing points to Wang Ting (王婷) face-to-face. Every word is related to life, and no detail can be missed.
As soon as the bedside handover ended, the rescue room ushered in the peak of reception. Participating in emergency rescue is Wang Ting's (王婷) normal work. "Myocardial infarction patient, 70 years old, sudden chest pain with loss of consciousness, blood pressure dropped sharply on the way!" The paramedics quickly transferred the patient while saying this. Wang Ting (王婷) and her colleagues immediately pushed the rescue cart and pushed the patient into the rescue room.
Connecting the monitor, establishing a double intravenous access, intravenous push of emergency drugs, and cooperating with the doctor to prepare for defibrillation... "Give a 'package of medicine' as soon as possible." The doctor instructed. "A package of medicine" refers to "a package of medicine for acute myocardial infarction emergency," including 3 types of drugs. Wang Ting (王婷) and her colleagues administered the drugs to the patient in an orderly manner. The "tick-tock" sound of the monitor, the instructions of the medical staff, and the crisp collision of instruments were intertwined.
In 10 minutes, everyone was focused, just to save the patient's life.
"Tick——Tick——" A weak but regular heartbeat came from the monitor, the patient recovered sinus rhythm, and the rescue was successful! Wang Ting (王婷) breathed a sigh of relief, slowly stood up, and rubbed her sore arm. "As long as the rescue is successful, it's worth it no matter how tired I am." This is what she often says, and it is also the voice of the medical staff in the emergency room.
"Nurse! The wound of the patient in bed 5 hurts badly and is still bleeding!" "Nurse, the old man in bed 3 doesn't want to eat and is in a bad mood!" "Nurse, this patient is not cooperating with the treatment, and the family members are arguing!" The shouts of family members and nursing workers came one after another. Multi-tasking is also a situation that Wang Ting (王婷) often has to deal with. "Grandpa, you need to eat something to have the strength to recover. Let's work hard together." Wang Ting (王婷) walked to the bed of the elderly patient who was unwilling to eat because of resistance to treatment, gently covered the slipped thin blanket for the elderly, held his hand, and the movements were subtle and gentle, and the words were warm and powerful. After some persuasion, the old man nodded, slowly ate the meal, and cooperated with the treatment.
At noon, the rescue room was still busy. The call bell and ambulance siren kept ringing, and patients and their families kept consulting for help. The lunch was cold, and Wang Ting (王婷) and her colleagues picked it up, but they were called away after only taking a few bites. At 4 p.m., she and her night shift colleagues started the bedside handover again.
"The emergency rescue room is the front line of the hospital and the hope of life for critically ill patients. My job is to guard the reception gate, grab the life-saving gate, and do a good job of nursing," said Wang Ting (王婷).
(Zhu Fan (朱帆) participated in the writing)
Layout design: Shen Yiling (沈亦伶)
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These nurses' stories are also a vivid microcosm of the vast number of medical workers wholeheartedly safeguarding the health of the people.
From the detail of "arriving early for their shifts" that everyone mentioned in unison, we can feel the nurses' professional spirit of being highly responsible for their work. The race against time in the emergency room, the strict management in the hematology department, and the meticulous observation in the ICU—high intensity, high load, and high concentration are the norm for nursing work. More of the nurses' hard work may be hidden in places people cannot see. When families are reunited, nurses may be busy shuttling through the wards; guarding from late at night until dawn, picking up meals and then hurriedly putting them down...
In the stories of the angels in white, there are both thrilling moments of racing against time and rescuing lives, as well as the trivial daily routines of turning over bedridden patients, suctioning phlegm, and handling excrement. Sometimes curing, often helping, always comforting, a simple "Let's cheer each other on" can bring strength to those in pain. A doctor's benevolence is written in hard-core skills and comprehensive service.
Let the angels in white who safeguard the health of the people also be safeguarded by more people. Create a good atmosphere in the whole society to care for and love the nursing team, understand and support nursing work, medical institutions can optimize scheduling systems and improve incentive mechanisms; patients can have more patience and cooperation in the process of seeking medical treatment. May the efforts of every nurse be seen and respected.
Return to TopThe reporter learned on the 11th from the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) that China's nursing workforce is continuously growing. By the end of 2025, the total number of registered nurses nationwide reached 6.062 million, an increase of approximately 1.35 million compared to 2020, representing a growth rate of about 29%. The number of registered nurses per thousand people increased from 3.34 in 2020 to 4.32 in 2025.
In recent years, the professional quality and capabilities of China's nursing workforce have continuously improved, with over 80% of nurses holding a college degree or higher. The proportion of nurses in shortage and weak nursing specialties such as rehabilitation, geriatrics, pediatrics, intensive care, and infectious diseases who have participated in training exceeds 90%. Nursing services have been continuously optimized, with the implementation of action plans to improve nursing services. Approximately 94% of secondary and higher-level public hospitals nationwide have implemented high-quality nursing services, and the proportion of secondary and higher-level hospitals providing continuous nursing services in their wards exceeds 85%, addressing the issues of routine and specialized nursing care after patients are discharged. Some medical institutions are actively exploring pilot programs for providing care without family accompaniment, addressing the problem of “一人住院、全家受累” (yī rén zhù yuàn, quán jiā shòu lèi - "one person hospitalized, the whole family suffers," describes the burden on families when a member is hospitalized). The connotation and scope of nursing have been enriched and expanded, accelerating the implementation of measures to develop geriatric care, implementing actions to improve geriatric care, expanding the coverage of "Internet + nursing services," and promoting the development of home-based geriatric care services. Currently, a total of approximately 6,000 medical institutions nationwide provide more than 60 types of on-site nursing service projects in 7 categories to the public, covering maternal and infant care, geriatric care, chronic disease management, rehabilitation guidance, and hospice care. Nursing work is gradually extending from within hospitals to outside hospitals, covering the entire population and the entire life cycle.
China will continue to strengthen the construction of the nursing workforce, continuously optimize nursing services, and build a solid line of defense to comprehensively and cyclically protect the people's life and health. It will develop and expand the nursing workforce and accelerate the development of nursing work, continuously expanding the size of the nursing workforce. It will continue to improve nurse training in areas with shortcomings and weaknesses such as geriatrics, pediatrics, intensive care, infectious diseases, emergency and critical care, and rehabilitation. It will further improve incentive and guarantee measures for the development of the nursing workforce, mobilizing the enthusiasm of the nursing workforce. It will continuously optimize nursing services, strengthen clinical nursing, improve nursing quality, innovate service models, expand nursing fields, further improve nursing services, expand the coverage of care services without family accompaniment, and enhance the public's sense of gain in seeking medical treatment. It will develop geriatric nursing services, implement actions to improve geriatric nursing service capabilities, and establish a geriatric nursing service system covering institutions, communities, and homes, improving service accessibility.
May 12 is International Nurses Day. The National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) and other departments sent letters of sympathy to nursing workers across the country, hoping that all regions will always place the care and concern for the nursing workforce in an important position, improve incentive mechanisms, and jointly create a strong atmosphere of "respecting nurses, caring for nurses, and supporting the high-quality development of nursing work."
Return to TopBeijing, May 11th (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Public Security (公安部): In early April, the Narcotics Control Bureau of the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (中国公安部禁毒局) and the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice successfully jointly investigated the Guo (郭) smuggling and drug trafficking case. Simultaneous operations were carried out in Liaoning (辽宁) and Guangdong (广东) in China, and Florida and Nevada in the United States, arresting a total of 5 criminal suspects involved in the case (2 Chinese nationals and 3 American nationals), seizing a batch of drugs such as etonitazene and bromazolam, and successfully cutting off a smuggling and drug trafficking channel spanning China and the United States. The successful investigation of this case is another major achievement in deepening practical cooperation between Chinese and American drug enforcement departments, demonstrating the determination of the two countries to jointly and severely crack down on drug-related illegal and criminal activities.
Return to TopThis reporter learned from a press conference held by the Anhui Provincial Government Information Office (安徽省政府新闻办) on May 11 in Hefei (合肥): During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the province's expenditure on the development of undertakings for people with disabilities reached 11.5 billion yuan, and a cumulative total of 127,000 new urban and rural people with disabilities were employed.
The scale of employment for people with disabilities continues to expand. Anhui (安徽) has successively implemented a three-year action plan to promote the employment of people with disabilities, carried out activities such as the Year of Employment Promotion for People with Disabilities, Employment Assistance Month, and visits to enterprises to expand job opportunities and promote employment, held the Provincial Vocational Skills Competition for People with Disabilities, increased vocational skills training for people with disabilities, improved the employment service system for people with disabilities, and legally guaranteed the equal employment rights of people with disabilities. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Anhui (安徽) conducted vocational skills training for 112,000 people with disabilities, and the employment rate of people with disabilities of working age reached 60.1%. The "one person, one policy" service rate for the 2025 graduating class of college students with disabilities reached 100%, and the placement implementation rate reached 89.7%.
The disability prevention and rehabilitation service system continues to improve. Anhui (安徽) implemented the Disability Prevention Action Plan and successively undertook national pilot projects such as the National Key Contact Area for Disability Prevention, the Key Contact Point for Family Doctor Contracted Services for People with Disabilities, and the Pilot Area for Monitoring the Prevalence of Hearing Impairment and the Demand and Utilization of Rehabilitation Services among the Entire Population. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the basic rehabilitation service rate for people with disabilities and the assistive device adaptation service rate for people with disabilities both reached 99%. A cumulative total of 745,000 subsidies for medicine expenses were issued to people with severe mental disabilities, rehabilitation assistance was provided to 143,000 children with disabilities, and assistive device adaptation services were provided to 260,000 people with disabilities.
The cultural and sports life of people with disabilities continues to be enriched. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, a total of 3,293 Disability Culture Week activities were carried out, with a cumulative total of 222,000 participants. "Five Ones" cultural services were provided to 8,254 families of people with disabilities, and disability culture activities were carried out in 360 communities.
The protection of the legitimate rights and interests of people with disabilities continues to be strengthened. Anhui (安徽) has established a collaborative working mechanism for procuratorial public interest litigation and the protection of the rights and interests of people with disabilities, improved the legal aid system for people with disabilities, and established a total of 122 legal aid service institutions for people with disabilities throughout the province, achieving full coverage of legal aid service institutions at the city and county levels. The construction and renovation of urban and rural barrier-free facilities were carried out in a coordinated manner, and government websites at all levels were promoted to complete information barrier-free transformation.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) May 11th dispatch (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) - The reporter learned from the Standing Committee of the Liuzhou (柳州) Municipal People's Congress in Guangxi (广西) that the "Liuzhou (柳州) Vocational Education Integration of Industry and Education Promotion Regulations" has been approved by the 23rd meeting of the 14th Standing Committee of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) People's Congress and officially implemented on May 1st of this year. As Guangxi's (广西) first special local regulation focusing on the integration of industry and education in vocational education, the promulgation of the "Regulations" marks a new stage of legal, standardized development in Liuzhou's (柳州) vocational education integration of industry and education.
The "Regulations" consist of 4 chapters and 34 articles, and standardize the basic and guiding content in the process of vocational education integration of industry and education from 5 aspects, and systematically construct a technical skill talent training system.
In response to social concerns about problems in the field of vocational education, the "Regulations" make detailed provisions. For example, in response to the difficulty of "**校热企冷**" (xiào rè qǐ lěng - "schools are enthusiastic, enterprises are cold," describing the situation where schools are eager for cooperation but enterprises are reluctant), the "Regulations" introduce incentive measures such as taxes, fees, finance, and land use to effectively reduce the cost of enterprises participating in education and improve their enthusiasm. In terms of graduate employment, the "Regulations" construct a comprehensive guarantee system, promote apprenticeship and order-based training, strengthen the training connection of "enrollment is employment, enrollment is recruitment, and graduation is employment," ensure that the matching degree between the professional settings of vocational colleges and Liuzhou's (柳州) key industries remains above 90%, achieve the goal of "what kind of people the industry needs, the school will train," and at the same time expand overseas employment channels.
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Relying on the advantages of clean energy, the Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州) in Yunnan (云南) is building a complete industrial chain of "bauxite-alumina-green aluminum-aluminum deep processing-recycled aluminum-comprehensive utilization." In 2025, the output value of green aluminum will exceed 100 billion yuan, exploring a green and low-carbon transformation path.
How thin can a piece of aluminum foil be?
One answer is 0.0045 millimeters. Held up to the eye, it is as thin as a cicada's wing and translucent.
In the workshop of Yunnan Shenhuo New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. in Funing Industrial Park (富宁产业园区), Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (文山壮族苗族自治州), Yunnan (云南), ordinary aluminum sheets and strips are deeply processed into ultra-thin aluminum foil blanks. At present, the company has successfully overcome the core technology of 0.0045 mm ultra-thin aluminum foil, which can be widely used in aseptic packaging for milk cartons, pharmaceutical blister packs, key materials for power batteries, and other scenarios in the future.
What green details are hidden behind a production line of ultra-thin aluminum foil?
Relying on abundant water, wind, and light resources, green electricity provides a solid guarantee.
"Relying on green electricity, we are developing and producing ultra-thin aluminum foil blanks." Pan Junpeng (潘军朋), chairman of Yunnan Shenhuo New Materials Company, said that the company settled in Wenshan (文山) precisely because it valued the sufficient and stable green electricity guarantee here.
"Every process in the production of aluminum foil blanks has extremely high requirements for power quality. The thinner the aluminum foil, the stricter the control standards for tension, temperature, and speed during the production process." Pan Youfa (潘友发), the company's technical director, said that the hydropower here has extremely low harmonic interference and stable power supply, which is a guarantee for the large-scale production of high-quality ultra-thin aluminum foil.
Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) is rich in hydropower, wind power, and photovoltaic resources. Clean energy installed capacity accounts for as high as 98%, with an annual power generation capacity of approximately 13 billion kilowatt-hours, making it an important base for green aluminum layout.
In response to the demand for power supply stability in aluminum product production lines, Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) has created a "green electricity + aluminum" industry integration model to further consolidate energy security capabilities. At present, the prefecture has built 3 independent shared energy storage stations, which will cumulatively reduce abandoned electricity by 290 million kilowatt-hours by 2025, with an energy storage conversion efficiency of 85.68%. "Energy storage facilities are like green power banks, storing surplus electricity during peak periods of new energy power generation and providing voltage stabilization when the power grid fluctuates, escorting the production of the aluminum industry." said Yang Guangxi (杨光喜), head of the Electricity and New Energy Section of the Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) Energy Bureau.
On the basis of increasingly improved energy storage systems, Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) is further exploring a green electricity direct supply model to accelerate the implementation of new energy projects. Yang Guangxi (杨光喜) introduced that the prefecture has planned 62 centralized new energy projects in Funing County (富宁县), Yanshan County (砚山县), and other places to promote the integrated development of green electricity and industry.
Carbon reduction details are integrated into the entire production process, and product carbon footprints are traceable, certifiable, and verifiable.
In the production workshop of Yunnan Shenhuo New Materials Company, the temperature and humidity are kept constant throughout the year. Silver-white aluminum sheets and strips shuttle smoothly between equipment, and after repeated rolling, they are transformed into ultra-thin aluminum foil blanks. "Using green electricity on the production line makes the equipment more 'obedient' and the products greener." said Gao Jianfeng (高见峰), an engineer in the casting and rolling production workshop.
From aluminum liquid to finished aluminum foil, it is necessary to go through more than 20 processes such as smelting, degassing and filtering, casting and rolling, cold rolling, and annealing. Each process is carefully designed around "carbon reduction" - in the smelting process, efficient electromagnetic stirring technology effectively shortens the smelting time and reduces heat loss, while optimizing the process to reduce energy waste caused by repeated heating; in the casting and rolling process, the high-temperature exhaust gas generated during the waste heat recovery system is converted into clean thermal energy through a heat exchanger, providing heat sources for workshop heating and auxiliary processes, realizing the cascade utilization of energy; the cold rolling and annealing processes precisely control the temperature to avoid energy waste... In addition, the entire process is equipped with online defect detection and pinhole detection devices to monitor surface quality and internal defects in real time. Once abnormalities are found, parameters can be quickly traced and adjusted to reduce the scrap rate and rework energy consumption from the source.
At present, the aluminum foil products produced by Yunnan Shenhuo New Materials Company have achieved carbon footprint traceability, certification, and verification. The entire production process uses 100% green electricity, covering all links, and carbon emissions are significantly reduced compared to the traditional coal-fired power production path. With its green and low-carbon attributes, the product has applied for green and low-carbon product certification, forming differentiated advantages in the fields of aseptic packaging for milk cartons, pharmaceutical blister packs, and so on.
"Direct supply of aluminum liquid" helps reduce emissions and attracts upstream and downstream enterprises to accelerate agglomeration.
In the factory area of Yunnan Shenhuo Aluminum Co., Ltd. (云南神火铝业有限公司), scorching hot aluminum liquid at 830 degrees Celsius gushes out along a closed pipeline and is directly injected into a special transport tank.
This "delivered while hot" aluminum liquid "takeaway" is destined for Yunnan Shenhuo New Materials Company (云南神火新材料公司) - in just half an hour, the high-temperature aluminum liquid achieves "zero cooling" direct access to the production line, which not only avoids the energy loss of the aluminum ingot remelting process, but also saves costs and reduces carbon emissions.
It is not just this company that benefits. As a chain owner enterprise, Yunnan Shenhuo Aluminum Company (云南神火铝业公司) attracts upstream and downstream enterprises to accelerate agglomeration in Funing Industrial Park (富宁产业园区) through the "direct supply of aluminum liquid" model, and gradually forms a complete industrial chain of "bauxite-alumina-green aluminum-aluminum deep processing-recycled aluminum-comprehensive utilization."
Chen Yongbing (陈永兵), deputy director of the Funing Industrial Park (富宁产业园区) Management Committee, said: "The park's closed-loop connection of upstream and downstream production chains allows aluminum-related enterprises gathered here to share the advantages of low-cost, low-loss, and high-purity raw materials."
On this basis, Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) is focusing on building a green aluminum full industrial chain. At present, the prefecture's electrolytic aluminum production capacity has reached 3.43 million tons, and the aluminum processing capacity is 4.074 million tons. In 2025, the output value of the green aluminum industry will reach 101.6 billion yuan. Wang Zhipeng (王志鹏), the relevant section leader of the Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, introduced that the prefecture relies on multiple chain owner enterprises to build an industrial skeleton to achieve the unified utilization of resources.
Driven by chain owner enterprises, Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) continues to improve infrastructure and supporting facilities by attracting deep processing projects, and gradually forms a complete aluminum industry ecosystem. In the upstream field, the purification process is iterated and upgraded to provide high-quality raw materials for the production of high-end aluminum materials; the midstream products are continuously upgraded from ordinary building materials to special aluminum materials for power batteries and pharmaceutical packaging; the downstream relies on the carbon footprint advantages of green products to actively expand the international market.
"Through the 'direct supply of aluminum liquid' industrial chain, Wenshan Prefecture (文山州) promotes the on-site conversion of aluminum liquid and the deep processing of aluminum materials, eliminating the cumbersome processes of cooling aluminum liquid into ingots and secondary remelting. It can save the industrial chain 600 million yuan in costs and 76 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year." Wang Zhipeng (王志鹏) introduced.
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Behind a sheet of ultra-thin aluminum foil lies a green electricity supply with a clean energy installed capacity accounting for 98%, and the clustering of the green aluminum industry. Wenshan (文山), Yunnan (云南) deeply integrates its rich local water, wind, and light resources with the aluminum industry, exploring a green and low-carbon transformation path.
Such explorations are 多点开花 (duō diǎn kāi huā - "blooming in many places," to emerge or develop in many places simultaneously): Ordos (鄂尔多斯), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) relies on wind and light resources to promote energy conservation, emission reduction, low-carbon upgrading of the coal chemical industry; Jinchang (金昌), Gansu (甘肃) increases the proportion of clean energy in metal smelting and processing... Promoting the green transformation of traditional industries is a proactive choice for various regions to develop based on their natural endowments and local conditions, and also provides a vivid example for promoting high-quality development and helping achieve the "dual carbon" goals.
Green transformation is also the way to develop. Energy conservation and carbon reduction can improve energy efficiency and reduce production costs; technological innovation can promote the quality and upgrading of green industries and drive economic development. We look forward to more local collaborative efforts, policy platforms, and the establishment of a precise support system; science and technology paving the way, increasing the efforts to tackle key technologies; and the market gathering strength to promote green products and advocate green consumption, injecting a continuous stream of green vitality into traditional industries, and helping to continuously release the momentum of green development.
Return to TopBeijing, May 11th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) that the seventh group of the sixth batch of the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections have recently completed their stationing, and will conduct inspections on Liaoning (辽宁), Jilin (吉林), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), Guangdong (广东), Guangxi (广西), Tibet (西藏), Xinjiang (新疆) and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团).
At the mobilization meeting, the leaders of each inspection team pointed out that they will thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the spirit of the plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee, earnestly implement the deployment of the Fourth Plenary Session, implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and approvals, promote coordinated regional development and high-quality development, accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, and promote significant improvements in ecological and environmental quality and new major progress in the construction of a beautiful China.
The main responsible comrades of the inspected parties stated that they will do their best to provide support, and in accordance with the work arrangements for the stationing of the central ecological and environmental protection inspections, they will do a good job in introducing the situation, providing materials, coordinating and cooperating, rectifying inspections, and disclosing information to ensure the smooth progress of the inspection work.
According to the work arrangement, the stationing time for the sixth batch of the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections is one month. During the stationing period, each inspection team will set up special duty telephones and postal mailboxes to accept letters and visits from the inspected parties regarding ecological and environmental protection.
All members of the inspection team will strictly implement discipline requirements and accept supervision from the inspected parties and society. In subsequent work, they will strictly implement the relevant requirements of the central government, establish and practice a correct view of performance, further reduce the burden on the grassroots, and continuously improve the accuracy and pertinence of the inspection work to ensure the orderly and effective completion of the inspection task.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Xining (西宁) on May 11th (Reporter Jiang Meng (江萌)) The reporter learned from the Kekexili (可可西里) Management Office of the Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园管理局可可西里管理处) that at 17:22 on May 7th, the first batch of 158 Tibetan antelopes this year migrated from Qinghai-Tibet Highway (青藏公路) 3001 to 3002 in the jurisdiction of the Wudaoliang (五道梁) Protection Station of the Kekexili (可可西里) Management Office to the hinterland of Kekexili (可可西里), marking the full commencement of the 2026 Tibetan antelope migration.
The Kekexili (可可西里) Management Office is conducting key patrols and monitoring of key areas through which the Tibetan antelopes pass. The Wudaoliang (五道梁) Protection Station has been arranged to take effective measures such as temporary traffic control and prohibition of honking, so that the Tibetan antelope herds can safely pass through the highway, ensuring that interference is reduced during the migration. At the same time, they will keep abreast of the various dynamic conditions during the Tibetan antelope migration, and monitor and count the migration time, quantity and related data. The Zhuonai Lake (卓乃湖) Protection Station has been arranged to be stationed in advance to protect the calving of Tibetan antelopes.
Over the years, the Kekexili (可可西里) Management Office has continuously strengthened the protection of Tibetan antelopes and the ecological environment of their habitats. At present, the population of Tibetan antelopes in Kekexili (可可西里) has reached more than 70,000.
Return to TopIn recent times, the Guizhou Provincial Disaster Reduction and Relief Committee Office (贵州省防灾减灾救灾委员会办公室), the Guizhou Provincial Emergency Management Department (贵州省应急管理厅), and other departments jointly released the 2026 Guizhou Province (贵州省) forest fire prevention and control work situation. Data shows that during this fire prevention period, a total of 8 forest fires (of which 1 was a forest fire) occurred in the province, a decrease of 91.3% compared to the same period last year. No major or particularly serious forest fires occurred, and the fire prevention situation was generally stable and controllable.
Guizhou Province (贵州省) has a forest coverage rate of 63.3%. Open-air fire usage is the main cause of current forest fires. The peak period for fire usage spans the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, and spring plowing seasons, making the forest fire prevention situation severe. Guizhou Province (贵州省) focuses on standardizing fire usage, deploying prevention and control networks, and improving disposal effectiveness. It has improved cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms, forming a joint prevention and control force for the entire chain, firmly guarding the safety baseline.
Consolidating responsibilities and combining guidance and control, standardizing agricultural fire management. Guizhou Province (贵州省) has a mountainous area accounting for 93% of its territory, with forests and cultivated land intertwined. Forest fires caused by agricultural fire usage account for as high as 70%. To solve this problem, the Guizhou Provincial Emergency Management Department (贵州省应急管理厅), together with the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (省农业农村厅), the Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment (省生态环境厅), and other departments, issued the "Implementation Plan for Strengthening the Management of Productive Fire Usage and Guidance on Burning Removal," exploring a "planned, organized, and managed" burning removal model. At the same time, it promotes the comprehensive utilization of straw and the removal of combustibles in forest areas, effectively reducing the risk of forest fires caused by agricultural fire usage during high fire risk periods.
As of now, Guizhou Province (贵州省) has organized 15,000 villages and groups to carry out planned burning removal 338,000 times in a standardized manner. 5 cities (prefectures) and 81 counties (cities, districts) have achieved "zero fire incidents." The focus of prevention and control has shifted from "fighting fires after the event" to "prevention before the event," achieving coordinated promotion of ecological safety and agricultural fire usage.
Mass prevention and governance, grid management and control, weaving a tight fire source prevention and control network. In Baman Buyi Township (坝芒布依族乡), Majiang County (麻江县), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), 44 grid responsibility areas are equipped with 88 forest rangers, 2 drones, and 20 ground monitoring ball machines. The organic combination of technological equipment and grid forest ranger patrols forms a "technology early warning + manual verification" double guarantee, forming a three-dimensional monitoring network of "aerial patrol, ground investigation, and cloud monitoring," making fire hazards nowhere to hide.
Such grassroots practice is a vivid microcosm of Guizhou Province's (贵州省) weaving of a tight fire source prevention and control network. To ensure early detection, early reporting, and early disposal of fire incidents, the provincial level has clarified 4 key cities (prefectures) and 20 key counties (cities, districts) and provided key assistance and guidance, comprehensively promoting planned burning removal, vigorously advocating fire-free sacrifices, and strictly managing open-air fire sources. 19,000 fire prevention checkpoints have been set up, and village and township cadres and 180,000 ecological forest rangers have been organized to carry out grid patrols, stopping 3,206 cases of illegal fire usage, building the first line of defense for fire source prevention and control. The command system has shifted from "department-led" to "coordinated linkage," and the prevention and control pattern has shifted from "single prevention and control" to "national prevention and treatment," forming a strong atmosphere of everyone's participation, mass prevention and governance.
Consolidating the foundation and going down to the front line to improve emergency response effectiveness. To consolidate the foundation of prevention and control and improve disposal effectiveness, the Guizhou Provincial Emergency Management Department (贵州省应急管理厅) actively coordinated and completed the establishment and stationing of 5 city (prefecture) brigades of the National Fire and Rescue Mobile Team (国家消防救援机动队伍), with 367 commanders and fighters and 6 helicopters stationed in advance. It has planned and laid out 1,201 helicopter take-off and landing points, 1,216 water intake points, and 29 flight routes, building an "aviation emergency rescue map."
During the high fire risk period, multiple departments in Guizhou Province (贵州省) jointly conducted duty consultations, issued 110 fire risk warnings and 12 work prompts, and sent more than 40 million warning and public service text messages, improving the "two-way call" mechanism. Through the pre-positioning of forces and early warning linkage, emergency response has shifted from "passive response" to "active attack," truly achieving "heavy troops for small fires, fighting early and fighting small," and realizing closed-loop management of early warning, dispatch, and disposal.
Forest fire prevention focuses on prevention. Guizhou Province (贵州省) will continue to improve the public's awareness of fire prevention, gather the joint efforts of mass prevention and governance, jointly build a forest fire prevention barrier, and protect green waters and green mountains and ensure ecological safety.
Data source: Guizhou Provincial Emergency Management Department (贵州省应急管理厅)
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When the Five-Star Red Flag was raised high twice in Wembley Stadium, the Corbillon Cup and the Swaythling Cup reflected the youthful faces of the Chinese table tennis team athletes.
On the morning of May 11th, Beijing (北京) time, the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships Team Event concluded in London, England. The Chinese women's and men's table tennis teams defeated the Japanese women's and men's teams respectively in the finals, achieving a 7-连冠 (lián guàn - "consecutive championships," refers to winning consecutive titles) for the women's team and a 12-连冠 (lián guàn - "consecutive championships," refers to winning consecutive titles) for the men's team at the World Championships, both lifting the championship trophy for the twenty-fourth time. Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) and Wang Chuqin (王楚钦) won the Best Female and Best Male Athlete awards of the tournament, respectively, thanks to their undefeated record in all matches.
On the centenary of the World Table Tennis Championships, high-level table tennis players from all over the world gathered in London, the birthplace of the event, to bring a wonderful table tennis feast to the audience. Facing the generational transition within the team and the difficult challenges from the outside, the Chinese table tennis team defended its honor with unity and strength, writing a new chapter in history.
Women's Team -
Maintaining a stable mindset when behind, believing in yourself and your teammates
The Chinese team sent Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎), Wang Manyu (王曼昱), Chen Xingtong (陈幸同), Kuai Man (蒯曼), and Wang Yidi (王艺迪) to participate in the women's team competition. They were the top 5 players in the team with the highest world rankings at the time of registration, representing the strongest strength of the women's team. In the group stage, the Chinese team advanced to the knockout stage with a record of 3 wins and no losses. With stable performance, they smoothly entered the final.
The final was against the Japanese team. This was the sixth consecutive time that the Chinese team had met the Japanese team in the women's team final of the World Championships. Japan's Miwa Harimoto (张本美和) had a strong offensive, and Hina Hayata's (桥本帆乃香) chopping style was unpredictable. They took 2 points from Wang Manyu (王曼昱) and Kuai Man (蒯曼), and the Chinese team was temporarily behind by a large score. Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎), who played in the second and fourth sets, defeated her opponents and helped the team tie the score. In the deciding set, Wang Manyu (王曼昱) withstood the pressure and secured the victory.
From the Olympic Games to the World Championships, whether it is team competition or individual events, the constantly improving Japanese women's team has repeatedly become a strong competitor on the Chinese women's team's road to victory. In Sun Yingsha's (孙颖莎) view, the opponent has strong comprehensive strength, complete tactical deployment, and flexible formation. "The two teams are evenly matched." However, during the closed training period, the Chinese team made very detailed preparations for the competition, "So even when the score was behind, I could still maintain a stable mindset, and the tactical deployment could also be based on my own initiative," said Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎).
"It was Shasha (莎莎) who gave me the opportunity to fight again." After the game, Wang Manyu's (王曼昱) eyes were red. For team competitions, teamwork is the key to winning. This requires everyone to try their best to win 1 point, and it also requires mutual support and the courage to overcome difficulties together. "In times of crisis, you must believe in yourself and believe in your teammates." The words repeatedly mentioned by each team member profoundly demonstrate the unity and tenacity of the Chinese team in adversity.
The Los Angeles Olympic cycle is nearly halfway through. Taking this World Championships as an "interim" observation, other teams have formed a multi-pronged approach in terms of personnel reserves and tactical and technical improvement. "We firmly believe in victory, dare to fight and dare to fight, withstood the test, and brought out our best state, and achieved a hard-won victory." Wang Liqin (王励勤), chairman of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, admitted frankly that although the overall strength of the Chinese women's team is superior, opponents can often perform better than usual when they are not burdened psychologically, so the team must not relax at any time.
Men's Team -
It was difficult all the way, but the performance was better than each game
After the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, the Chinese men's table tennis team entered a stage of generational transition. Wang Chuqin (王楚钦) took on the heavy responsibility of being the team's number one main player, and together with Liang Jingkun (梁靖崑), who participated in the event for the third time, led Lin Shidong (林诗栋), Zhou Qihao (周启豪), and Xiang Peng (向鹏), who participated for the first time, to fight together. This young team encountered twists and turns in the group stage, losing to the South Korean team and the Swedish team with scores of 1-3 and 2-3 respectively, and only advanced to the knockout stage as the third in the group.
Before the start of this tournament, Wang Hao (王皓), the head coach of the Chinese men's table tennis team, said that the team competition has never been smooth sailing, "The Chinese team is going to challenge for the championship."
Entering the knockout stage, the Chinese men's team gradually regained its form and played its own tenacity. In the quarter-finals, facing the South Korean men's team, the Chinese men's team "ignited combat power with cohesion" and defeated the opponent in 3 straight sets. In the semi-finals against the French men's team, Liang Jingkun (梁靖崑) achieved a reversal in the unfavorable situation of being behind by a large score and the opponent holding multiple match points, helping the team to victory. In the final against the Japanese men's team, Liang Jingkun (梁靖崑) won 3 consecutive games after losing the first two games, achieving a "good start". Then Wang Chuqin (王楚钦) and Lin Shidong (林诗栋) both defended their own 1 point. In the end, the Chinese men's team defeated the Japanese men's team 3-0 and stood proudly on the highest podium.
The competition in the men's team event is diverse, and many teams have the strength to fight with the main players of the Chinese men's table tennis team to the deciding game and deciding set. The Japanese men's team has always regarded the Chinese men's table tennis team as its number one opponent, and has put a lot of effort into the research of tactics and psychological power. The overall strength of the French men's team has also improved significantly.
"Objectively speaking, the lineup of the Chinese men's team in this World Championships is not the strongest, but it is the most united and the most hardworking team." Wang Liqin (王励勤) said, "It seems that we have had a difficult journey, but after the end of the group stage, the men's team has performed better than each game. As long as we adjust our mentality and ‘轻装上阵’ (qīng zhuāng shàng zhèn - "travel light to battle," to go into battle without any mental burden), and go all out to fight, we can achieve victory."
Changes -
The world table tennis arena is turbulent, welcoming challenges with a fighting attitude
In this World Championships, 64 teams participated in both the men's and women's team events, which is a significant expansion compared to the scale of 40 teams in recent events. This not only reflects the global development trend of table tennis, but also gives more teams the opportunity to showcase themselves. "We hope to see more exciting games and unexpected results, because this can continuously improve the overall competitive level of the project and promote the vigorous development of table tennis." said Sorling, chairman of the International Table Tennis Federation.
The ups and downs of the game reflect the current turbulent situation in the world table tennis arena. Facing multiple challenges, the Chinese table tennis team fought hard in one tough battle after another, tempered the team through the games, and also accumulated valuable experience for preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Wang Liqin (王励勤) attributed the victory to the sufficient difficult preparations before the game, the spirit of daring to fight and daring to fight during the game, and the good teamwork of the whole team. Wang Liqin (王励勤) said: "In the current situation where heroes are competing in the world table tennis arena, we must face every opponent with a fighting attitude, and we must focus on the process of the game whether we are leading or behind."
The competition of the team event is also of great significance to the personal growth of the players. Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎) and Wang Chuqin (王楚钦) did not lose a single game in this competition. They stabilized the morale of the army and turned the tide, playing an important role in the team's victory. Wang Manyu (王曼昱) and Liang Jingkun (梁靖崑) encountered some difficulties in the game, but they both won the game in key games and contributed key strength to the team. Young players such as Kuai Man (蒯曼) and Lin Shidong (林诗栋) have gained a lot. They have accumulated experience in major competitions, faced up to their own shortcomings, and need to continue to improve the stability of the competition. "The Chinese table tennis team should make a good summary, consolidate and develop its strengths and advantages in subsequent training and competitions, and also find problems and shortcomings, and improve them in the following training and competitions." Wang Liqin (王励勤) said, "Strive to win more honors for the country in future international competitions, especially the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games."
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The World Table Tennis Championships began in 1926, and the first competition was held in London, England, with 5 events: men's team, men's singles, men's doubles, women's singles, and mixed doubles.
In 1959, the 25th World Table Tennis Championships was changed to be held every two years. In 2003, the 47th World Table Tennis Championships ushered in a major change: individual events were held in odd-numbered years, and team events were held in even-numbered years. The team event is a best-of-five format, with each game being a best-of-five format; in individual events, singles adopt a best-of-seven format, and doubles adopt a best-of-five format.
In the history of the World Table Tennis Championships team event, the Chinese men's team has won the Swaythling Cup 24 times. The Hungarian men's team has won 12 championships, ranking second, and the Japanese men's team ranks third with 7 championships.
The Chinese women's team has won the Corbillon Cup 24 times. The Japanese women's team has won 8 championships.
(Reported by Wang Zhe (王者), reporter of this newspaper)
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This time, the Chinese team once again won both championships. Behind the seemingly predictable result lies a thrilling and fierce competition, and a tit-for-tat dialogue between strong opponents.
Why is Chinese table tennis so strong?
In the history of China's sports development, table tennis holds a very special place. It boasts brilliant competitive achievements, a huge mass base, and a profound cultural heritage.
In the years after the World Table Tennis Championships (世乒赛) were established in 1926, table tennis was still a sport dominated by Europeans. Thirty-three years later, Rong Guotuan (容国团) won the men's singles title at the 25th World Table Tennis Championships, becoming China's first world champion after the founding of the People's Republic of China (新中国), which caused jubilation throughout the country. In 1961, the first international sports event hosted by the New China (新中国) was the World Table Tennis Championships team competition. At that time, the Chinese team broke the Japanese team's long-term monopoly and won the men's team championship for the first time, thus opening up a glorious era for Chinese table tennis. The continuous achievements greatly inspired the national spirit. The resounding slogan "How many chances does one have in life to fight? If not now, when?" has transcended the years, inspiring generations to forge ahead.
More valuable is that, in the long-term struggle, the national table tennis team has forged a deeply rooted collectivist spirit, which has become the source of strength and the winning weapon for the team's long-term prosperity. From the "108 generals" collective preparing for the Beijing (北京) World Table Tennis Championships 65 years ago, to the full support of coaches, training partners, and support teams in each major competition today, the national table tennis team has always adhered to the spirit of putting the honor of the motherland first and being willing to dedicate everything to the collective, thus consolidating the solid foundation of why Chinese table tennis is strong.
Stepping down from the podium, everything starts from zero. Standing on the historical coordinates of the centenary World Table Tennis Championships, the Chinese table tennis team is ready to set off again. We look forward to them continuing to interpret their love with hard work, write legends with inheritance, and bring us more glory, emotion, and strength.
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Dragon boat racing, with drumbeats like thunder, as dragon boats cut through the water and surge forward... From May 8th to 10th, the 2026 National Dragon Boat Championships were held in Wutongqiao District (五通桥区), Leshan City (乐山市), Sichuan Province (四川省) (see picture, contestants in the competition. Photo by Zhang Qi (章綦)). The banks of the Yongsi River (涌斯江) were packed with people, their shouts rising in waves. Spectators craned their necks, their eyes glued to the moment of the sprint.
The event attracted 31 representative teams and 739 athletes from all over the country, covering 8 groups including elite men's, elite women's, and elite mixed, competing in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 500-meter straight-line speed races. On the field, veterans bravely took the lead, youth teams were full of vigor, and the women's teams showed that women 巾帼不让须眉 (jīn guó bù ràng xū méi - "women do not concede to men," women are equally capable as men). After three days of intense competition, the Shunde Lecong Louvre Dragon Boat Team (顺德乐从罗浮宫龙舟队) won first place in the elite men's 200-meter straight-line race, the Jiujiang Shuangzheng Dragon Boat Team (九江双蒸龙舟队) won first place in the elite women's 200-meter straight-line race, the Beihua University Dragon Boat Team (北华大学龙舟代表队) won first place in the U24 men's group (12-person dragon boat) 500-meter straight-line race, and the Northeast Electric Power University Dragon Boat Team (东北电力大学龙舟队) won first place in the U24 women's group (12-person dragon boat) 500-meter straight-line race.
"The atmosphere was especially lively, the contestants paddled very fast, and the viewing experience was great!" said tourist Song Cunjie (宋存杰), who made a special trip from Anhui (安徽) to watch the competition. After the competition, he will stay in Wutongqiao (五通桥) for a few more days to enjoy the food and scenery. As a local folk sports event that has continued for hundreds of years, the dragon boat racing culture has been integrated into urban development and the daily life of the masses.
Why was the National Dragon Boat Championships restarted this year after being suspended for more than 20 years? A competition outlines the development context of Chinese dragon boat sports and also awakens the dragon boat memory of a small city.
"In 1984, dragon boat racing was listed as a national formal competition event. In the same year, the first National 'Qu Yuan Cup' (屈原杯) Dragon Boat Race was held, which is the predecessor of the current National Dragon Boat Championships," said Wei Wei (魏伟), director of the Competition and Referee Committee of the Chinese Dragon Boat Association (中国龙舟协会). Now, the restart of the event not only responds to the public's demand for sports events, but also selects outstanding athletes to participate in events such as the World Championships and the World Club Championships. The 2026 National Dragon Boat Championships are set at a high standard in terms of competition level, venue facilities, and organizational processes. The event groups are fully matched with the International Dragon Boat Federation (国际龙舟联合会) Championships, and the athletes cover a wider range of levels.
Why did the National Dragon Boat Championships return and land in Wutongqiao (五通桥) as its first stop? Wutongqiao (五通桥) has intertwined rivers and banyan-shaded banks. Ancient poets praised it as being born for dragon boats. In addition, Wutongqiao (五通桥) has a deep history of salt transportation and is the birthplace of dragon boat competitions with well salt culture as the theme. Dragon boat competitions are not only a display of local people's water work skills, but also carry the wish for smooth waterways and salt industry.
As the event concludes, the story of dragon boats continues.
Incorporating dragon boats into campus water sports courses to consolidate the foundation of reserve talents; continuing to hold competitions at all levels to promote training and cultivate talents through competitions; protecting dragon boat chants, duck grabbing and other projects to promote the living heritage of folk culture... "We must strive to cultivate new forces in Chinese dragon boat sports and let Chinese dragon boats paddle to the world," said Wei Wei (魏伟). Taking dragon boats as an IP, Wutongqiao (五通桥) is creating a new pattern of integrated development of event economy, water sports, study and experience, and salt culture tourism.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Xining (西宁) report on May 11th (Reporter: Qiao Dong (乔栋)) On the 10th, the third "Amazing Qinghai·Plateau Football" Super League (hereinafter referred to as "Qinghai Super League" (青超联赛)) opened at the Qinghai (青海) Sports Center in Xining City (西宁市), Qinghai Province (青海省). In the opening match, the home team Xining Snow Leopard team (西宁雪豹队) drew 1-1 with the Guoluo Gesar team (果洛格萨尔队).
This Qinghai Super League takes the competition as a platform to promote the further upgrading of the integrated development of the "agriculture, sports, culture, tourism, commerce, and health" industries. In the "Qinghai Good Products·Qinghai Family Banquet" special exhibition area outside the Qinghai Sports Center venue, local specialties such as highland barley, wolfberry, and quinoa were favored by audiences and tourists. The Qinghai Provincial Department of Commerce (青海省商务厅) simultaneously launched 1 million yuan of exclusive consumer coupons for "Qinghai Good Products" on e-commerce platforms, and launched joint promotions such as receiving special souvenirs with competition tickets and online orders.
After the accumulation of the previous two events, this Qinghai Super League has stimulated the local people's enthusiasm for football, demonstrated the good image of "Amazing Qinghai" (大美青海), and explored a new path suitable for the development of football in the plateau area.
Return to TopThis newspaper Taiyuan (太原) May 11th (Reporter Wang Liang (王亮)) The opening ceremony of the 5th National Senior Citizen Sports and Fitness Games was held on the 9th at the Binhe Sports Center (滨河体育中心) in Taiyuan City (太原市), Shanxi Province (山西省). More than 3,800 people, including members of 39 delegations and senior sports enthusiasts, participated.
The opening ceremony's cultural and sports performance integrated elements of traditional Chinese fitness culture and local Shanxi (山西) folk customs, including gongs and drums, soft tennis, and fitness flower opera. An exhibition of senior sports achievements and a sales exhibition of Shanxi (山西) specialty products were arranged simultaneously outside the venue. By hosting this opening ceremony, Shanxi (山西) is ensuring the smooth running of the conference to a high standard, promoting the deep integration of sports with culture, tourism, and the health and wellness industry.
The conference is co-sponsored by the General Administration of Sport of China (国家体育总局), the National Working Commission on Aging (全国老龄办), the China National Committee on Ageing (中国老龄协会), and the China Association of the Elderly (中国老年人体育协会), with the theme of "Silver Age Fitness Shows Elegance, Health and Happiness Together," practicing the purpose of "Emphasis on participation, emphasis on health, emphasis on communication, emphasis on happiness." The conference will be held from April to October in cities and counties in 15 provinces, with a total of 14 age-appropriate exchange and display projects, and is expected to attract nearly 10,000 senior sports enthusiasts to exchange and display their elegance on the same stage.
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The 2026 Archery World Cup Shanghai Station concluded on May 10th. The Chinese team performed steadily in this event, achieving 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal. They made breakthroughs in both recurve and compound bow events, demonstrating a good competitive state and achieving their best result since participating in the event. Mu Yong (穆勇), the leader of the Chinese archery team, said that the players' performance exceeded expectations. This participation not only tested the team's training results but also enhanced their confidence in preparing for the new Olympic cycle.
The final day's competition was full of exciting duels. In the recurve mixed team final, the Chinese team faced the South Korean team. Chinese team members Li Mengqi (李梦麒) and Huang Yuwei (黄雨薇) maintained a steady rhythm and ultimately defeated their opponents 5-3 to win the championship, achieving the Chinese team's second consecutive mixed team title in this World Cup season. In the recurve men's individual final, Li Mengqi (李梦麒) faced Tokyo Olympic champion, Turkish star Gazoz. In a close match, Li Mengqi (李梦麒) calmly responded and, with a stable performance on key arrows, defeated his opponent 6-4 to win the gold medal, earning the Chinese team its second gold medal of the event.
Mu Yong (穆勇) said that, in response to the current characteristic of having many young players, basic training was strengthened during the winter training of the new cycle, focusing on improving the hit rate of 9 rings or more. "The players' daily training volume has increased by about 150 arrows. High-intensity training can improve their stability under high-pressure environments," said Mu Yong (穆勇).
This season, the main goal of the Chinese archery team is to train the team. "Promote the progress of the team with the improvement of individual events, and strive to achieve multiple breakthroughs," said Mu Yong (穆勇), hoping that this young team will grow as soon as possible and prepare for next year's Olympic qualifiers.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 11th (Reporter Zheng Yi (郑轶)) Local time on the 10th, the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Szeged, Hungary concluded, with the Chinese team topping the medal table with a total of 4 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
This year, the Canoe Sprint World Cup has been included in the qualification system for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and this event attracted 673 athletes from 61 countries and regions.
The 9th was the first day of competition, and the Chinese team performed well, winning 3 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal. In the women's K-4 500m final, the Chinese team, composed of Yu Shimeng (俞诗梦), Yin Mengdie (殷梦蝶), Wang Nan (王楠), and Shen Siyu (沈思雨), clocked 1 minute 29.61 seconds, narrowly defeating the Spanish team by 0.02 seconds, winning the first gold medal for the Chinese team in this event. In the women's C-1 500m final, Sun Mengya (孙梦雅), the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics women's C-2 500m champion, won the championship with a time of 1 minute 59.00 seconds, and set a new world's best record for the event. In the men's C-1 500m final, Ji Bowen (季博文), the Paris Olympics men's C-2 500m champion, overtook in the last 20 meters, adding another gold medal for the Chinese team.
On the second day of competition, the Chinese team continued its efforts, adding 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze medal. In the women's C-4 500m final, Li Shuqi (李舒琪), Yang Li (杨丽), Sun Mengya (孙梦雅), and Ma Yanan (马亚男) crossed the finish line first, winning another gold medal; Teng Anshuo (滕安硕), Jiang Xina (蒋希娜), Shuai Changwen (帅常文), and Lin Wenjun (林文君) won the bronze medal. In the women's K-1 200m event, Yu Shimeng (俞诗梦) overtook in the last 10 meters to win the silver medal.
The next stop of the 2026 Canoe Sprint World Cup will be held in Brandenburg, Germany (德国勃兰登堡) from May 14th to 17th.
Return to TopBeijing, May 11th (Reporter Zheng Yi (郑轶)) Beijing time on the 10th, the 2026 World Draughts Team Championship concluded the round-robin stage of the women's competition in Saint-Doulchard, France. The Chinese women's team overtook the Ukrainian team at the last moment with a game-point advantage, winning their first World Team Championship title and achieving a major breakthrough for Chinese draughts.
The World Team Championship includes two major events, the 100-square men's and women's groups, and three minor events: the round-robin, rapid, and blitz competitions. In the women's round-robin, the Chinese women's team achieved a complete victory in 5 rounds, advancing to the semi-finals with 10 match points. In the sixth and seventh rounds, the Chinese women's team achieved 1 draw and 1 loss, temporarily trailing the leading Ukrainian team by 1 point. In the final round, the Chinese women's team drew 3-3 with the Polish team, while the Ukrainian team lost. In the end, the two teams had the same 12 match points, and the Chinese women's team won the Team World Championship for the first time with a slight advantage of 31:30 in game points.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李龙伊
In the early morning, the mist had not yet completely dissipated, and the roar of tanks echoed in the tank field of a certain brigade of the 82nd Group Army (陆军第82集团军) of the Army.
Senior Sergeant Ding Hui (丁辉) sat in the tank, carefully wiping away the dust on the dashboard, his movements meticulous. The engine vibrated, and the smell of engine oil mixed with diesel fuel filled his nostrils. He smiled and said, "Smelling this smell makes me feel at ease."
In this camp, this company, and among these iron beasts that accompany him day and night, the best years of a soldier have been left here.
On the flyleaf of Ding Hui's (丁辉) notebook, a sentence is written: "Do one thing well, focus to the extreme." In his thirty-three years of military service, he has participated in 6 military parades, driven the "first vehicle" of the equipment formation 5 times, trained hundreds of technical backbones, and been awarded the first-class merit once, the second-class merit twice, and the third-class merit 10 times. He also received the first prize of the All-Army Sergeant Excellent Talent Award... The honors he has received are too numerous to fit on one table.
"Everyone calls me the 'Tank King,' but in the company, I prefer my comrades to call me 'Old Squad Leader'," Ding Hui (丁辉) told reporters.
"Faced with repeated equipment upgrades, I embrace a 'zeroing' mentality, first becoming a 'new recruit,' then training to be an 'elite soldier.'"
In Ding Hui's (丁辉) home, a toy tank is treasured.
This toy tank, without paint or exquisite decorations, was pieced together by his father with scraps of wood for Ding Hui (丁辉).
"My father enlisted in the army in 1968 as a tank soldier. He drove the Type 59 tank, which was China's first generation of domestically produced main battle tank," Ding Hui (丁辉) said. "My father didn't talk much, but he loved to tell me stories about driving tanks. Whenever he talked about tanks, his eyes would light up."
That wooden tank was Ding Hui's (丁辉) first toy, accompanying him throughout his childhood. The stories of his father driving tanks and that toy with its wooden texture planted a seed of becoming a soldier in Ding Hui's (丁辉) heart. Later, he joined the army and also became a tank soldier.
Ding Hui (丁辉) will never forget the moment he first saw the Type 59 tank in the recruit squad.
That day, the squad leader encouraged everyone: "Whoever has good training results will be taken to see the tank." Among the more than 50 soldiers in the same year, Ding Hui (丁辉) was the thinnest and youngest, and usually only ran in the middle of the 5-kilometer cross-country run. That day, he pushed himself to the limit and finished eighth, finally getting the "ticket" to visit the tank as he wished.
Ding Hui (丁辉) climbed onto the Type 59 tank, sat in the cockpit, and held the two levers, his eyes filled with tears of excitement. "I liked it so much!" he recalled. "I remember that the tank was number 101. At that time, I thought that I must drive this tank in the future."
This tank became Ding Hui's (丁辉) initial dream. He didn't know at the time that this was just the beginning. That year's Type 59 tank relied purely on mechanical transmission, and the steering wheel was two levers. The veterans drove it, relying entirely on experience for confrontation: distance was estimated by sight, the turret was cranked by hand, and calculations were done by the human brain.
Later, the unit where Ding Hui (丁辉) was stationed took the lead in equipping the Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle—the first generation of infantry fighting vehicle independently developed by our army. A confrontation exercise in Zhurihe (朱日和) truly made Ding Hui (丁辉) feel the huge changes brought about by the equipment upgrade.
Ding Hui's (丁辉) and his comrades' Type 86 infantry fighting vehicles were usually covered with camouflage nets. On the day of the attack, when the camouflage nets were uncovered, the opposing Blue Army was "dumbfounded." "The new type of tank, whether in terms of cross-country speed, pointing accuracy, or firepower strike distance, was one level higher than the Blue Army," Ding Hui (丁辉) recalled.
Three tough battles, three victories. The mountain roads were undulating, and in the past, both sides had to slow down to find the angle, but they took the lead in occupying the position with their stronger maneuverability. Before the Blue Army's artillery could turn around, they had already accurately locked the target.
"Discover the enemy first, fire at the enemy first," these eight characters have been on Ding Hui's (丁辉) lips since then. From the integration of "man and vehicle" to the improvement of "one second ahead of the enemy," he truly felt the importance of equipment development.
Later, the digital wave came crashing in. A new generation of armored assault equipment began to be designed and produced, and the higher authorities assigned the task of following the research and training to Ding Hui (丁辉). He led the task force, rolled up his bedding, and went to the factory workshop, staying there for several months.
As soon as he got into the prototype vehicle's cockpit, Ding Hui (丁辉) was stunned. Computers and data links were moved onto the tank, and the entire control logic was completely changed. The mechanical handles and levers that he could touch with his eyes closed in the past were replaced by screens and buttons on the console, and there were hundreds of operating software for the tank system alone.
That was the first time since he joined the army that he truly felt "skill panic." Those jumping numbers, layered pages, and unfamiliar terms were like a wall standing in front of him.
"After driving tanks for half my life, I suddenly couldn't even find the ignition button—that's the feeling," Ding Hui (丁辉) said. He treated himself as a new recruit: during the day, he soaked in the prototype vehicle to go through the operating procedures; at night, he held the thick manual and "gnawed" on it until late at night. When he encountered problems he couldn't figure out, he pestered the factory engineers to ask questions constantly, and his notes were full.
Someone asked this old squad leader why he was working so hard. Ding Hui (丁辉) said: "There is no peak in technology, and fighting cannot be sloppy. The higher authorities have given us the task, and we must take down this tough bone."
Later, many optimization suggestions made by Ding Hui (丁辉) and his comrades to the manufacturer were adopted. These suggestions with the temperature of actual combat contributed real feedback from the front line to the mature development of the equipment.
The unit where Ding Hui (丁辉) is stationed is the first motorized unit, the first mechanized unit, and the first digital unit in our army. "For 33 years, faced with repeated equipment upgrades, I have embraced a 'zeroing' mentality, first becoming a 'new recruit,' then training to be an 'elite soldier'," Ding Hui (丁辉) said.
"The military parade ground is the training ground, and the military parade training itself is an important part of the daily training of the troops."
Last year's September 3rd military parade, the equipment formation drove mightily through Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), accepting the review of the Party and the people. The driver of the "first vehicle" of the formation was Ding Hui (丁辉), who was participating in the military parade for the sixth time. This was also the fifth time he had served as the driver of the "first vehicle."
Having participated in the military parade 6 times, Ding Hui (丁辉) has experienced several generations of equipment—from driving our army's first generation of infantry fighting vehicles in the 1999 parade to driving the new generation of domestically produced main battle equipment today, he can feel the pulse of a strong army accelerating: "The development momentum of advanced combat capabilities is becoming more and more rapid."
In Ding Hui's (丁辉) view, "The military parade ground is the training ground, and the military parade training itself is an important part of the daily training of the troops."
"Our equipment is not made for the military parade, but can be used for fighting. We can drive from the training ground to the military parade ground, and we can also drive from the military parade ground to the battlefield at a moment's notice." Ding Hui's (丁辉) words during an interview before the military parade sparked heated discussions.
This military parade saw a large number of unmanned equipment and intelligent equipment concentratedly unveiled, the formations were organized according to actual combat, the services and arms were mixed and trained together, integrated training, grinding tactics, and figuring out temperaments. How to organize for combat, Ding Hui (丁辉) and everyone trained together.
The new type of combat vehicle is more precisely controlled, and the requirements for speed, spacing, and steering angle reach the millimeter level, and almost all previous experience has to be overturned. "Standing in this position, there is only one thought in my mind—this is for the Party and the people to review, and there can be no mistakes." Ding Hui (丁辉) said with deep feeling.
This time, Ding Hui (丁辉) was not only the driver of the "first vehicle," but also the general driving coach of the entire equipment formation. Starting from scratch, Ding Hui (丁辉) summarized training methods, jointly improved the driving assistance system with the manufacturer, and led everyone to practice group by group, second by second.
Sergeant Liu Sichang (柳思昌) of the company participated in the military parade with Ding Hui (丁辉) last year. In the first training assessment, the combat vehicle almost deviated from the alignment line, and Liu Sichang (柳思昌) gripped the steering wheel, his palms full of sweat.
The tank compartment was unbearably hot, and Liu Sichang (柳思昌) lowered his head, his voice full of frustration: "Squad Leader Ding (丁班长), I can't control this tank well, and I'm afraid I'll hold back the formation."
Ding Hui (丁辉) climbed into the vehicle, took out his notebook, turned to the latest page, and pointed to the notes on it, saying: "The throttle response speed of the new type of tank is different from that of the old tank. The problem you had before was that you applied the old experience to the new equipment, and you didn't figure out its temperament."
From that day on, Ding Hui (丁辉) accompanied him to disassemble the control logic. Under the scorching sun at noon, the two of them lay on the tank facing the alignment line, repeatedly measuring the spacing, and Ding Hui (丁辉) taught him hand-in-hand to "control the speed with the wrist and find the line with the eyes"; in the evening afterglow, Ding Hui (丁辉) accompanied him to review all the data of the day and pointed out the training problems. Day by day, Liu Sichang (柳思昌) gradually became able to lead the platoon to maintain uniformity, and his progress was considerable.
After a few months, the equipment formation's results have always been in the lead. "In the military parade, the allowable error range for a 100-meter driving distance is 0.15 seconds, and the answer we handed in was—0.05 seconds," Ding Hui (丁辉) said with pride.
Walking off the military parade ground, Ding Hui (丁辉) transformed the results he gained in the previous military parade training into preparedness work. "Squad Leader Ding (丁班长) brought advanced equipment maintenance experience back to the unit. The condition of the equipment that has been in service in the company for 15 years can be compared with the equipment that has been in service in many units for seven or eight years," company cadre Wang Binghao (王炳昊) told reporters.
"The precision control and joint coordination tempered on the military parade ground are all used in daily training when we come back," Ding Hui (丁辉) said. "This is a cycle—the military parade strengthens the training standards, and the training standards in turn feed back into combat readiness."
"No matter how good a person is, how much can they do? A strong team is the real skill."
The day the latest digital equipment was commissioned into the company, Ding Hui (丁辉) was busy until late at night. His comrades had all returned, and he was sitting alone on the empty training ground. In front of him, dozens of new combat vehicles stood silently in the moonlight, like a group of silent behemoths.
Ding Hui (丁辉) stared at the equipment for a long time. The speed of equipment upgrades far exceeded his imagination, and technology and experience must be passed on. At this time, he was about to face the choice of whether to extend his service.
At that time, Ding Hui (丁辉) made a decision: stay and train apprentices.
"No matter how good a person is, how much can they do? A strong team is the real skill," Ding Hui (丁辉) said. "If I can train 10 backbones, and each of these backbones trains 10 more, that's hundreds of backbones. Being a good seed and cultivating talents is more fulfilling."
Among the soldiers Ding Hui (丁辉) has trained, dozens of senior sergeants have emerged, and the names of many apprentices are well-known within the group army, becoming technical backbones.
Strict teachers produce outstanding students.
In an obstacle course training, the duty squad leader left 5 centimeters more than the course requirements when setting the road width. The careful Ding Hui (丁辉) measured it with a ruler and called a stop on the spot. "On the battlefield, 5 centimeters can determine life and death!" Ding Hui (丁辉) said. "If you slack off 1 centimeter today, the soldiers you lead will be one step further away from actual combat."
The squad leader was ashamed. He remembered Ding Hui's (丁辉) words and later brought such standards to his own soldiers. "Behind strictness is responsibility for life." After repeated practical tests, the squad leader increasingly understood the reason for Ding Hui's (丁辉) seriousness.
For soldiers' growth, technology is the branches and leaves, and spirit is the roots.
Ding Hui (丁辉) often takes his comrades to the company's honor room, where a black and white photo hangs—the person in the photo is Han Shulin (韩树林), the company's battlefield medic. On the battlefield, his left arm was blown off by shrapnel, with only one tendon connecting it. In order to rescue his comrades, he took out scissors, cut off the remaining tendon, bandaged it up, and rushed into the artillery fire again. Finally, he was shot in the head and killed while covering the company commander...
When some soldiers feel confused, Ding Hui (丁辉) asks them to stand in front of this photo and only asks one question: "Is the difficulty you are facing heavier than this?" Batch after batch of soldiers find answers in the spirit of heroes and take new steps towards winning.
For 33 years, the tank has long been a part of Ding Hui's (丁辉) life. When resting, he always goes back to the vehicle yard for a walk. "I can't say what kind of peace of mind it is—seeing the combat vehicle there, touching it, sitting in it, I feel at ease." He calls this "man-vehicle integration."
At sunset, the slanting sun dyes the tank yard golden. Beside the combat vehicle, the figures of Ding Hui (丁辉) and his apprentices are stretched very long.
Turning his head, Ding Hui (丁辉) said to his apprentices Yan Jiwei (闫纪伟) and Wu Xinshan (武新山): "If you treat the equipment well, it can accurately kill the enemy at a critical moment. This is not an ordinary 'iron lump,' it is our best comrade-in-arms." The two apprentices nodded. Now, they are both squad leaders in the company, leading younger soldiers to charge forward.
Iron armor is silent, and soldiers' hearts are as firm as a rock. On the battle position between square inches, the veteran uses his youth and blood to write a strong army answer sheet.
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"I'll support you, no rush, let's go up slowly." On the morning of April 24th, at the gangway of the Urumqi (乌鲁木齐)舰 destroyer, two naval soldiers bent slightly and steadily held Mr. Sui Baoliang (隋宝亮), an elderly man who came to visit, escorting him safely onto the deck step by step.
In late April, the People's Navy held ship open days in port cities such as Shanghai (上海), Qingdao (青岛), and Dalian (大连). Facing a continuous stream of visitors, naval officers and soldiers guarded the gangway, helping everyone safely ascend and descend. When the elderly had difficulty walking or children were unsteady on their feet, there was always a hand extended in time to provide steady support. Repeatedly offering a strong arm and the sight of bent-over backs became touching scenes at the ship open days. One visitor said, "With them there, every step feels solid and reassuring."
Why is this helping hand on the gangway so touching?
This helping hand conveys the sincere love of the People's Liberation Army for the people. This love is not only reflected in the heartwarming moments on the gangway but is also integrated into every detail and thoughtful consideration of the ship open days: officers and soldiers set up interactive areas at the pier for rope knot instruction, semaphore flag experience, and fire suit wearing, bringing a richer visiting experience to the public; on the ship decks open to the public, conspicuous protective covers were installed on protruding facilities to prevent visitors from accidentally tripping... Behind these seemingly ordinary actions is the deep care of the officers and soldiers for the people, full of the profound emotion of "the People's Navy loves the people." The moment they bend down and extend their hands, the steel Great Wall guarding the sea frontier gains warmth.
This helping hand carries the natural trust of the people in the People's Liberation Army. It is these "most beloved people" who step forward in times of crisis and steadfastly guard in times of peace, establishing this natural closeness and trust. At the ship open day of the Northern Theater Navy, several children were jumping and playing on the solid cover of the vertical launch system, and naval soldiers were attentively guarding them nearby. Many netizens were touched by this contrasting and heartwarming scene, saying, "This is the most vivid picture of national peace and prosperity." During the ship open days, the people expressed their gratitude and respect to the officers and soldiers in various forms. People of all ethnic groups sang and danced, offering sincere blessings; children raised their little hands, imitating the naval soldiers' salutes in a decent manner; the people waved red flags, giving the officers and soldiers a high thumbs-up... These touching scenes fully demonstrate the deep affection of "the people love the People's Navy."
Looking back on the glorious path, the People's Navy has been forging ahead, striving to become stronger at sea, moving step by step towards the deep blue, and successfully completing major tasks such as escort missions, evacuation of overseas Chinese, and joint military exercises, demonstrating the strength and responsibility of a major power. In recent years, from coastal city piers to national defense education bases, the People's Navy has repeatedly organized open days for the public, allowing more people to enter and understand the navy. Officers and soldiers actively explain and provide heartwarming care, using sincere interactions to gradually break down the sense of distance between the ordinary people and the People's Army, making the profound friendship of "the army loves the people, and the people support the army" more tangible and accessible in the new era.
Under the setting sun, officers and soldiers waved goodbye to the visitors, and the ship open day came to an end. Today, the People's Navy is guarding the vast sea frontier of the motherland with a more open and confident attitude, and those warm feelings and responsibilities hidden in the details have become a beautiful landscape frozen in the hearts of the people.
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In the early morning, the lights in the cookhouse always come on early. The stove fire flares up, steam pushes open the pot lid, and the cleaver makes a crisp rhythm on the cutting board. From a new recruit to a squad leader with graying temples, I have guarded this three-foot stove and iron pot for 12 years.
In 2014, I was assigned to the cookhouse as soon as I enlisted. At that time, watching my comrades charge on the training ground, while I was stuck around the stove, I felt very frustrated. But later I saw that they devoured their food after training, and after eating, they rushed back to the training ground full of energy. I gradually realized the significance of my work. "The stove is connected to combat effectiveness, and the cook is also a combatant" - these words were like a seed that took root in my heart.
From then on, I regarded the stove as my battle position and practiced hard with my knife skills. To ensure that the soldiers had their meals on time, I practiced knife skills with radishes and potatoes every day. It only takes 20 minutes to cut enough shredded vegetables for more than a hundred people. While others rested on weekends, I went to learn skills from the old squad leader, figuring out how to make quick dishes during field training. Sliced boiled pork, Kung Pao chicken, and Mapo tofu, I modified them all into "battlefield versions" so that my comrades could have a hot home-style meal even in the wind and sand.
That year, the troops were stationed in the Gobi Desert for training. The conditions were simple, with only rice, flour, oil, frozen meat, potatoes, and carrots. The soldiers had a large training volume, and it was not enough to eat only vegetarian food, but to make braised pork or stewed chicken, there was a lack of fresh ingredients. I was so anxious that blisters appeared on my mouth. A comrade in the squad casually said, "Squad leader, why not try a mixed stew?" My eyes lit up. That day, I thawed the frozen meat, cut it into pieces, and paired it with potatoes and carrots, using a pressure cooker to simmer it over high heat - the "Gobi Fresh Pot" that came out of the pot had tender meat and soft vegetables, and a thick soup. The comrades who returned from training held their bowls and ate everything clean. At that moment, I truly felt that the stove was the battle position, and food could help improve combat effectiveness.
After 12 years as a cook, my thinking has also changed. At first, I just wanted everyone to be full, but later I began to explore everyone's preferences: every day at the dining car, I recorded which dish was the most popular and which dish had the most leftovers. Northerners love to eat noodles, and Southerners love to eat rice, so I rotated between multigrain steamed buns, scallion pancakes, and fried rice with preserved meat, and assorted rice bowls. When new recruits were homesick, I incorporated the flavors of various places into the dishes - the spiciness of Sichuan, the spiciness of Hunan, and the freshness of Lu, so that they could taste the "taste of home." With a warm stomach, the heart is not flustered.
Every year, new recruits are added to the cookhouse. I teach them knife skills, heat control, and field ingredients hand-in-hand, and pass on the "heart-warming tips" I have accumulated over the years: "Make more high-protein after high-intensity training," "Keep it light on hot days," "Holiday meals should be hardcore but also nutritious"... I often say: "The cook's responsibility is heavy, every meal must be made with heart, affection, and effort." Now, many young people are already able to stand alone. This relay baton of one pot and one stove has been steadily passed down.
The three-foot stove warms the hearts of soldiers, and there are mountains and rivers in the fireworks. In my 12-year military career, I have not had any earth-shattering feats, but I have guarded this stove and made every meal with my heart. I am willing to always be the "combat effectiveness support soldier" behind my comrades, contributing to strengthening the army with every meal.
(The author is Li Longyi (李龙伊), a second-level sergeant of a certain battalion of the Military Department of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), compiled by Jia Guangyu (贾广宇))
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On April 25th, in Taizhou (泰州), Jiangsu (江苏) province, the birthplace of the People's Navy, the naval vessel Taizhou (泰州舰) welcomed a 101-year-old visitor.
This elderly woman is Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠), a retired cadre and family member of a veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression from Yizheng (仪征), Jiangsu (江苏). Despite her mobility issues, relying on a wheelchair for daily travel, she still traveled nearly a hundred kilometers from Yizheng (仪征) to Taizhou (泰州). For this long-awaited meeting, the elderly woman specially changed into a red sweater, dignified and sincere.
Arriving at the dock, several young sailors steadily lifted the wheelchair, carefully escorting the elderly woman onto the gangway. The majestic Taizhou (泰州舰) was displayed before Sun Shouzhu's (孙守珠) eyes. "The country is getting stronger and stronger, our warships are really amazing!" Facing the towering Taizhou (泰州舰) hull, she repeatedly exclaimed. The officers and soldiers of the Taizhou (泰州舰) introduced to her that this warship has undergone in-depth domestic and modern modifications, has been replaced with a strong and reliable "Chinese core," and has been fully integrated into the joint operations system.
Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) stretched out her hands, gently stroking the solid and heavy steel plate on the hull, her eyes reddened, and she couldn't help but recall the glorious years of 77 years ago. "When the Navy was established in 1949, I was in my twenties, and my braid was still tied with a red cloth strip," Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) recalled. Yizheng (仪征) is located near the Yangtze River (长江), which was the coastal area for the Crossing-the-Yangtze Campaign (渡江作战) that year. Sun Shouzhu's (孙守珠) father took the initiative to prepare supplies to support the frontline operations. The young Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) stayed on the river bank, witnessing the People's Liberation Army crossing the river in small boats. This magnificent scene is deeply engraved in her memory.
Sun Shouzhu's (孙守珠) husband, Li Guangyi (李广义), was a veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (抗日战争) and the Liberation War (解放战争). After the founding of New China, they worked and lived in Taizhou (泰州), this hot land, and had deep feelings for it. This time, hearing that the Taizhou (泰州舰) had come to its namesake city of Taizhou (泰州) for the first time, docked at the Taizhou Port (泰州港) container terminal, and was open to the public, Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) repeatedly said to her family, "This year is the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Navy, I must board the ship and take a look."
Throughout the visit, the officers and soldiers of the Taizhou (泰州舰) attentively accompanied and carefully cared for the elderly woman. Every time she was supported by the officers and soldiers, Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) would always say softly with apology, "I'm sorry, I'm causing you trouble." Her simple words moved and pained the officers and soldiers present.
With the patient guidance and explanation of the officers and soldiers, Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) visited the new equipment on the Taizhou (泰州舰). From the small wooden boats that crossed the river in those years to the modern warships that are now sailing through the waves, the People's Navy has grown from nothing to something, from weak to strong. She couldn't help but praise, "Good! Good! Good!"
At the open event, a group of children visiting the Taizhou (泰州舰) saw the elderly woman from afar and ran over excitedly, raising their young faces and shouting, "Grandma, I want to take a photo with you!" The elderly woman's eyes were full of love, she nodded with a smile, and gently put her arms around the children's shoulders. With a "click," the smiles of the elderly woman and the children were frozen on the deck of the Taizhou (泰州舰), with the blue sky and the mighty naval guns behind them.
Standing on the wide deck, looking at the vast river, Sun Shouzhu (孙守珠) said with satisfaction, "The small boats that crossed the river in those years were only a few feet wide, but now our maritime Great Wall is very, very long." Her words were full of patriotic feelings, deeply infecting and moving the officers and soldiers present. A young soldier responded softly, "Don't worry, we will never forget the original aspirations of our predecessors and guard the sea frontier of our motherland."
(Tian Huiren (田惠仁) participated in the writing)
Return to TopUser trust is the strongest moat for a brand.
Jia Shaoqian (贾少谦), Party Secretary and Chairman of Hisense Group (海信集团)
In today's era of accelerated technological change and reshaping market patterns, what can support a brand to traverse cycles and go global? Hisense Group's 57 years of development practice have repeatedly verified a simple answer: reverence and adherence to quality and excellence.
The importance of high-quality operation is becoming increasingly prominent. This is a systematic capability that encompasses the depth of technological research, the resilience of the supply chain, the lean nature of intelligent manufacturing, the responsiveness of global services, and even the resilience of organizational culture. Especially today, with the wave of artificial intelligence sweeping across all industries, the speed of technological iteration is unprecedented. However, technology itself is not the goal. High-quality operation requires us to constantly answer a fundamental question: For whom does technology create value?
The answer is naturally the user. The key to high-quality operation is to treat the satisfaction of each user experience as the highest standard, allowing technology to return to the essence of service. For example, Hisense's self-developed Xinghai Large Model (星海大模型) is not for "showing off skills," but to enable smart home appliances to truly understand user needs; our construction of the world's first "lighthouse factory" in the global TV industry is not just to pursue automation, but to shorten product development cycles and better respond to user needs.
The path of high-quality operation may not be so "fast," but it leads to true "strength." This year, Hisense upgraded its internal quality management documents from enterprise regulations to the company's internal "Quality Law." This shift will focus on user needs, abandon low-value involution, and firmly internalize high-value creation into the consensus and conscious action of all employees.
Only user trust that has been accumulated over time is the strongest moat for a brand. When more Chinese companies choose to regard high-quality operation as a belief and user value as the foundation, Chinese brands will surely move from "quality confidence" to "brand confidence," and shine more persistently and brilliantly on the world stage.
Promote the Digital and Intelligent Transformation of Time-Honored Brands
Zhang Zheng (张正), Party Secretary and Chairman of Shaanxi Xifeng Liquor Factory Group Co., Ltd. (陕西西凤酒厂集团有限公司)
As an important representative of Chinese national brands, Shaanxi Xifeng Liquor Factory Group Co., Ltd. has always insisted on enhancing brand competitiveness and fully demonstrating the strength of Chinese brands. In recent years, we have fully integrated the development concept of "green, digital, and diversified" into brand building.
Practice the concept of green development and be a brand of sustainable development. Xifeng Group (西凤集团) always places social responsibility in an important position, continuously participates in ecological protection, organizes environmental protection public welfare activities, and promotes green transformation. We comprehensively upgrade production technology, promote clean energy, and systematically build a green industrial chain, so that the concept of green development is deeply rooted in the hearts of employees, and jointly depict a sustainable future.
Integrate the power of science and technology and be an innovation-driven brand. Facing consumers' higher requirements for quality, we use digital technology to solve traditional brewing problems; facing marketing challenges, we innovatively explore a new model of "Internet + liquor." While adhering to the core technology of Fengxiang-style liquor, we empower it through digitalization and intelligence, allowing the three-thousand-year-old method to be reborn. From intelligent production to smart marketing, we are fully committed to building a digital industrial chain, allowing Xifeng, a time-honored brand, to grow into a vibrant technology brand through digital transformation.
Tell the brand story well and be a brand that promotes cultural exchange. Xifeng Group (西凤集团) adheres to the principle of "using liquor as a medium and culture as a bridge." On the "Belt and Road" stage, we closely cooperate with partners from all parties to vividly tell the story of Chinese liquor by building liquor culture museums and other means. Driven by the dual forces of "technology + culture," Xifeng liquor is not only a flowing history, recording the inheritance of skills, but also a cultural ambassador, carrying the nation's emotions and wisdom. We are steadily moving towards the world, becoming a Chinese brand that showcases cultural charm.
Innovate Deep Processing of Milk Protein to Serve the Construction of a Healthy China
Leng Youbin (冷友斌), Chairman of China Feihe Limited (中国飞鹤有限公司)
Taking independent innovation of milk protein to break through the bottleneck of core raw materials is the inevitable choice for China Feihe Limited (中国飞鹤有限公司) to consolidate the foundation of the industrial chain, and it is also an important responsibility to serve the Healthy China strategy. Feihe (飞鹤) takes the deep processing of milk protein as a breakthrough point, continuously improves nutritional research, improves the layout of whole-age nutrition, and accumulates endogenous power for the high-quality development of China's dairy industry.
Since 2011, Feihe (飞鹤) has been based on the pain points of the industry, continuously carrying out research on the deep processing of milk protein, and after thousands of experimental breakthroughs, it took the lead in breaking through the fresh extraction activity process of milk protein. At present, Feihe (飞鹤) has the self-production capacity of 11 kinds of core raw materials such as whey protein, casein, and lactoferrin, and has landed 5 large-scale production lines to realize the localization of core raw materials and build a complete ecology of "basic research - technology research - industrial transformation." From technological breakthroughs to industrial implementation, from raw material breakthroughs to standard upgrades, Feihe (飞鹤) breaks industry barriers with the autonomy of key technologies and consolidates the quality foundation of domestic dairy industry.
The ultimate purpose of technological breakthroughs is to safeguard the health and life of the people. Relying on the profound milk protein research and industrial chain advantages, Feihe (飞鹤) extends the service object from infants and young children to the whole age group, and builds a scientific nutrition matrix covering the whole life cycle. At the same time, Feihe (飞鹤) has achieved a breakthrough in protein patented enzymatic hydrolysis technology, creating a more easily absorbed small molecule fresh extraction milk protein, focusing on solving the problem of milk protein absorption, and opening up a new path for accurate nutrition supply.
The development of enterprises must resonate with the development of the country. Today, the focus of global dairy industry competition has shifted to the competition at the level of science and technology and quality. Chinese dairy brands are ushering in a window period for defining quality with science and technology. Facing the future, Feihe (飞鹤) will take technological innovation as the engine, continue to strengthen milk protein technology capabilities and industrial chain construction, and better serve the health needs of the people with deep technology innovation of milk protein, and contribute to the construction of a healthy China.
Leading Green, Low-Carbon, and High-Quality Development with Brand Innovation
Liang Weigang (梁伟刚), Party Secretary and Chairman of Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. (中原环保股份有限公司)
Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. (中原环保股份有限公司) takes "water" as the origin of value and "enabler of circular economy, creator of beautiful cities, and guardian of a better life" as its mission, and is committed to giving new life to sewage sludge and benefiting thousands of households with green welfare.
Take the national strategy as the direction of development. We anchor the goal of building a strong country in science and technology, give play to the leading role of national high-tech enterprises and national state-owned enterprise reform "double-hundred enterprises," build 12 innovation platforms such as academician expert think tanks and postdoctoral workstations, and break through the international and domestic leading key technologies such as activated coke sewage ultra-low emission and sludge pyrolysis gasification; carry out innovative practices of "water-energy coupling" sewage resource utilization in mega-cities, promote the transformation of sewage plants into resource centers, energy centers, and carbon sink centers, and realize the value conversion of sewage into clean water and wastewater into resources.
Take ecological mission as the responsibility. Deeply cultivate in the fields of sewage treatment, sludge disposal, reclaimed water utilization, ecological management, and clean energy, build a "1+2+N" green full industrial chain, build 2 national benchmark plants for green and low-carbon sewage treatment, treat more than 900 million tons of sewage annually, and ensure the lifeline of the city; serve the "double carbon" goal, create new green integration scenarios of "water affairs + photovoltaic + energy storage," "reclaimed water + clean energy," and "reclaimed water + car wash + supercharging," build a circular utilization model of reclaimed water "first improve energy, then reuse, and then landscape," benefiting tens of thousands of households.
Take people's well-being as the original intention of struggle. Serving the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, we inject more than 400 million tons of high-quality reclaimed water into urban rivers such as the Jialu River (贾鲁河) and Jinshui River (金水河) every year, and implement comprehensive management projects of the Shihe River (浉河) in Xinyang (信阳), Henan (河南), and the Zhoukou (周口) water system, helping to reproduce the moving scene of "clear water, green banks, and fish swimming in the shallows."
Zhongyuan Environmental Protection (中原环保) will unswervingly lead green, low-carbon, and high-quality development with brand innovation, and serve the construction of a beautiful China.
WeBank Uses Digital Technology to Optimize Services
Focus on Solving the Financing Problems of Small and Micro Enterprises and Individual Industrial and Commercial Households
Cheng Yuanzhou (程远州), Reporter of this Newspaper
Since its establishment, WeBank (微众银行) has always adhered to its original aspiration of "making finance inclusive to the public" and has embarked on a brand development path of technological self-reliance, serving the real economy, and practicing finance for the people.
Put technological innovation in the first place of development. The proportion of WeBank's (微众银行) technology personnel exceeds 50%, and the number of patent applications has exceeded 4,200. In 2025, WeBank (微众银行) will comprehensively promote the construction of AI-native, the scale of AI computing power will increase by 3.5 times year-on-year, the average daily call volume will reach 2.4 million times, and applications such as intelligent risk control, intelligent marketing, AIGC (artificial intelligence generated content), and digital employees will be fully implemented, laying a solid foundation for improving the quality and efficiency of digital finance.
The real economy is the foundation of finance. Focusing on the pain points of inclusive groups such as small and micro enterprises and individual industrial and commercial households, WeBank (微众银行) uses digital technology to solve financing problems. At present, the "Weiyedai (微业贷)" of WeBank (微众银行) has accumulated more than 7.6 million small and medium-sized micro enterprise customers applying for loans, of which private enterprises account for nearly 100%. Build an exclusive financial service system to serve more than 670,000 technology innovation enterprises. Focusing on key tasks such as trade-in and stabilizing foreign trade growth, WeBank (微众银行) has launched products such as "National Subsidy Exclusive Loan" and "Weimao Loan" to smooth the domestic and international dual circulation with precise financial water.
Make inclusiveness more warm. WeBank (微众银行) focuses on serving the elderly, people with disabilities, and county markets, and continues to improve the service system. Warm-hearted functions such as sign language customer service, Mom and Dad version APP, and barrier-free version APP have been launched successively. In 2025, it will serve more than 6.5 million hearing-impaired, visually impaired, and elderly customers. County customers account for more than 40%, and continue to contribute tax revenue to the national key counties for rural revitalization.
WeBank (微众银行) will continue to adhere to its original aspiration of inclusiveness, deeply cultivate technological innovation, serve the real economy, and help build a strong financial country with higher-quality, more efficient, and more inclusive financial services.
Industrial Bank Forms a Service Matrix Covering the Entire Life Cycle of Technology Enterprises
Adhere to "Invest Early, Invest Small, Invest Long, Invest in Hard Technology"
Shi Yu (施钰), Reporter of this Newspaper
Since the beginning of this year, "Venture Capital New Power (创投新势力)," a TV program focusing on the growth of hard technology enterprises co-produced by Industrial Bank (兴业银行), has been popular, allowing more people to see the financial power behind technological innovation.
"Venture Capital New Power (创投新势力)" not only tells the story of technological innovation, but also further builds an exchange platform for the deep integration of "government, industry, academia, research, investment, and finance." Industrial Bank (兴业银行) officially released the "Xinghuo Technology (兴火科技)" brand in the program, continuously improving the specialized institutions, professional products, comprehensive services, and diversified ecology of technology finance, cultivating fertile soil for the cultivation of new quality productivity, lighting up the light of technology with the fire of finance, and continuing to polish the business card of technology finance.
"Xinghuo Technology (兴火科技)," as Industrial Bank's (兴业银行) exclusive technology finance brand, promotes the deep integration of the policy chain, innovation chain, industrial chain, capital chain, and talent chain, builds a three-level professional operation system of "1+20+150" at the headquarters and branches, and continuously improves the diversified service system covering "equity, debt, loan, insurance, and lease" around the needs of technology enterprises in different stages of "early stage - growth stage - maturity stage," forming a comprehensive service matrix covering the entire life cycle of technology enterprises. At the same time, it continues to iterate and upgrade the "technology flow" credit evaluation system to build a full-process, intelligent risk control system suitable for the development law of technology enterprises. As of the end of March 2026, the financing balance of Industrial Bank's (兴业银行) technology finance exceeded 2.17 trillion yuan, and the loan balance reached 1.19 trillion yuan.
Industrial Bank (兴业银行) will take the release of the "Xinghuo Technology (兴火科技)" brand as a new starting point, adhere to deeply cultivating the modern industrial system, adhere to "investing early, investing small, investing long, and investing in hard technology," and promote the "Xinghuo Technology (兴火科技)" brand construction in coordination with ecological partner cooperation and industrial service scenario expansion, and strive to become a benchmark bank for serving the development of technology enterprises.
SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. Promotes Product Upgrades with Technological Innovation
Accelerate the "Architectural Coatings + Industrial Coatings" Dual-Engine Drive
Zhong Ziwei (钟自炜), Reporter of this Newspaper
From rooting in Fujian (福建) to leading the industry, from obscurity to stepping onto the world stage, SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (三棵树涂料股份有限公司) has been committed to innovation and product polishing for more than 20 years, promoting product upgrades with technological innovation, accelerating the "architectural coatings + industrial coatings" dual-engine drive, and writing a vivid footnote in the high-quality development of China's coating industry.
SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (三棵树公司), as the advocate and practitioner of "healthy paint," deeply plants the concept of green development in the product gene, completing the value leap from "one wall" to "one home" and from a single product to a full-scene solution. Its imitation stone paint products rank among the top in global sales and are a bright business card for Chinese green building materials to go global, painting a happy background with green.
The company actively unites with top universities and research institutes, successfully broke through the "new generation carrier rocket surface special protection coating technology and application" project, and won the special prize of the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award; successively reached strategic cooperation with industry leaders such as Yaoning Technology (耀宁科技) and Dongfeng Motor (东风汽车), promoting the "Chinese car with Chinese paint" from vision to reality, and supporting the hard core with innovation.
In addition, SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (三棵树公司) invested in the construction of the China Lacquer Art Museum and the Daqi (大漆) Production and Research Center, dedicated to the technological revival of Daqi (大漆) technology, so that oriental skills can regain their brilliance in modern homes and urban spaces, and let "Chinese paint" become a "cultural ambassador" for telling Chinese stories. SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd. (三棵树公司) has 14 green industrial bases and 6 national-level "green factories." Its ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) rating has been awarded "AA" level, and the company's high-quality development momentum is strong, demonstrating the profound heritage and hard-core strength of "Chinese paint."
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Return to TopSokon Group (赛力斯集团) Anchors High-End Intelligent Electric Vehicles
Gathering Innovative Synergy Through Cross-Border Collaboration
By Liu Xinwu (刘新吾), Reporter of This Newspaper
Stepping into the Sokon Super Factory (赛力斯超级工厂) located in Liangjiang New Area (两江新区), Chongqing (重庆), over 3,000 robots intelligently collaborate, achieving 100% automation of key processes; a ten-thousand-ton super intelligent die-casting unit can integrate 87 parts into one... These scenes of hardcore intelligent manufacturing demonstrate Sokon Group's determination and achievements in adhering to high-quality development. In recent years, Sokon Group has been deeply involved in the path of brand upgrading, forging ahead in the wave of new energy vehicle development, and helping Chinese independent brands achieve innovative breakthroughs.
Deepening cross-border collaboration and creating a new paradigm of integrated development. At the end of 2021, Sokon Group and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (华为技术有限公司) began cross-border business cooperation. Based on their respective advantages, the two parties jointly designed and developed, and collaboratively marketed and serviced, creating a new paradigm of cross-border integration between vehicle companies and information and communication technology companies. The AITO (问界) series models jointly created have cumulatively delivered over 420,000 vehicles by 2025.
Adhering to innovation leadership and building a "moat" for brand development. Sokon Group places independent innovation in a prominent position in the company's development. In 2025, the annual R&D investment reached 12.51 billion yuan, an increase of 77.4% year-on-year, and the number of R&D personnel exceeded 9,000, an increase of 45.4% year-on-year, further promoting the implementation and upgrading of the group's key technology achievements.
Focusing on strengthening and supplementing the industrial chain, and jointly drawing a new blueprint for intelligent travel. Sokon Group adheres to the cooperation concept of openness, inclusiveness, mutual benefit, and win-win, and fully promotes the integration of the upstream and downstream industrial chains of automobiles, helping high-quality development. It pioneered the "factory-in-factory" model, gathering the resources of leading upstream and downstream supporting companies such as CATL (宁德时代) into the Sokon Super Factory (赛力斯超级工厂), realizing efficient supply and demand docking and greatly improving collaborative efficiency. In April of this year, AITO (问界) officially joined the Yianqi (逸安启) cooperation platform, promoting the co-construction and sharing of industry infrastructure with an open attitude, and injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of intelligent travel.
Yunnan Baiyao Group (云南白药集团) Builds a Digital and Intelligent Manufacturing System
Digital Technology Helps the Upgrading of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry
By Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增), Reporter of This Newspaper
Stepping into the Yunnan Baiyao Smart Factory (云南白药智慧工厂) in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan Province (云南省), in the production workshop, a flexible production line quickly switches production tasks under the instructions of artificial intelligence.
In the past, changing a formula required manual adjustment of the production line for 20 minutes, but now it is shortened to 1 minute. The factory disassembles the production process into dozens of standardized functional modules and realizes one-click calling through a graphical interface.
From a century-old brand to digital "intelligent manufacturing," Yunnan Baiyao Group (云南白药集团) is using digital technology to help upgrade the traditional Chinese medicine industry.
In recent years, the company has been deeply involved in authentic medicinal materials such as Sanqi (三七), and has built an industry-leading digital and intelligent manufacturing system. By building a digital management platform for the entire life cycle of Chinese medicinal materials, Yunnan Baiyao Group (云南白药集团) has maintained its advantages in related fields and has also exported "Chinese wisdom" for the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine to the world.
Aerosols, plasters and other products continue to lead the segmented market, and 29 single products have annual sales of over 100 million yuan. Yunnan Baiyao Group's (云南白药集团) international vision is becoming more open, transforming from a "product producer" to a "health service provider," and launching innovative services such as age-appropriate drug instructions and artificial intelligence orthopedic rehabilitation digital therapy.
In the future, Yunnan Baiyao Group (云南白药集团) will focus on "numbers": on the one hand, it will apply the "intelligent manufacturing" model to Chinese medicine health products, health food and other product lines to promote quality and efficiency improvement throughout the entire industrial chain; on the other hand, it will carefully study intelligent manufacturing solutions, export technical experience such as multi-category production switching to the industry, and tell the world the story of the high-quality development of Chinese brands.
Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) Invests in Public Welfare Practices and Helps National Fitness
Empowering and Adding Color to a Better Life
By Yin Xiaoyu (尹晓宇), Reporter of This Newspaper
"Brewing for the people's better life" is the brand concept that Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd. (江苏洋河酒厂股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份)") has always implemented. On the basis of continuously consolidating product quality, in recent years, Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) has actively invested in public welfare practices and helped the national fitness cause.
Practicing the responsibility of a national brand, Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) has built a brand culture strategy of "marching into the deep blue, aspiring to the long sky, and chasing dreams in the sky." Through public welfare activities such as aerospace launch ceremonies and warship viewing ceremonies, Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) helps build a strong aerospace country and a strong maritime country; "Mengzhilan Public Welfare Fund (梦之蓝公益基金)" and "Mengzhilan Handmade Class Scholarship Dream Realization Public Welfare Trip (梦之蓝手工班助学圆梦公益行)" and other scholarship projects have footprints all over the country; and jointly established the "Jiangsu Youth Dream Fund (江苏青少年梦想基金)" with the Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League, and continues to play a role in youth psychological counseling and other aspects.
Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) is committed to empowering and adding color to a better life. Since Yanghe Haizhilan (洋河海之蓝) became the official strategic partner of the 2026 Jiangsu Provincial Urban Football League ("Su Super League (苏超)"), online and offline "national participation, mass enjoyment," innovative youthful and scenario-based expression, and joined hands with the "Su Super League Frontline (苏超最前线)" program to take fans deep into the front of the game, and built multiple "second scenes" in many places in Jiangsu (江苏), helping fans to watch the game and gather at their doorsteps, participate in creating new sports consumption scenarios, and promote the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism.
The spirit of sports also injects new connotations into the Yanghe (洋河) brand. Through cooperation with events such as "Northeast Super League (东北超)", "Su BA (苏BA)", Nanjing Half Marathon (南京半程马拉松), and Suqian Marathon (宿迁马拉松), and sponsoring the CBA club Nanjing Tianzhilan Team (南京天之蓝队) and other events, Yanghe Brewery (洋河股份) resonates with the fighting spirit of athletes, deeply integrates the spirit of sports into the brand spirit, and brings consumers a richer emotional identity and brand experience.
Banmu Huatian (半亩花田) Focuses on Natural Flower and Plant Research
Enhancing the Long-Term Value of Domestic Brands
By Xiao Jiaxin (肖家鑫), Reporter of This Newspaper
In 2010, Banmu Huatian (半亩花田) was founded in Jinan (济南), Shandong Province (山东省). Since its inception, the brand has focused on the research of natural flowers and plants, and the first product was extracted from roses.
Qi Yunji (亓云吉), founder and chairman of Banmu Huatian (半亩花田), said: "We are like farmers in a flower field, working diligently and continuously cultivating good products that users can trust." More than ten years of adherence is not only a profound development background, but also provides a reference for the development of domestic personal care brands.
Adhering to the concept of "pleasing the skin with flowers and scientifically nourishing the skin," Banmu Huatian (半亩花田) deeply researches the ingredients and efficacy of high-quality natural flower and plant raw materials, and deeply cultivates independent research and development. The brand has successively built three major R&D centers in Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), and Shanghai (上海), covering the entire chain from raw material development, ingredient research, to skin texture research, and then to formula efficacy research. In addition, the brand has reached strategic cooperation with universities such as Jiangnan University (江南大学) and Beijing Technology and Business University (北京工商大学), and discussed skin care solutions in many ways.
Product innovation, growing upwards. In 2025, the brand innovatively applied rose hydrosol to the flower extract shampoo and hair care series; this year, the product efficacy has achieved systematic improvement; in addition, it has also released innovative products such as whitening scrub, fresh flower essence shower gel using low-temperature freeze-drying technology, and pure cleansing balm series, gradually building a "one wash, one care, one bath" product matrix covering the entire personal care scene.
Continuous development, rooting downwards. In 2021, Banmu Huatian (半亩花田) launched the "Million Trees Project (百万棵树计划)" public welfare action, starting a desert control project in the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠). In April of this year, another 20,000 Haloxylon ammodendron trees were planted.
Looking to the future, Banmu Huatian (半亩花田) will deeply cultivate technology-driven innovation and enhance the long-term value of domestic brands.
Baixiang Food (白象食品) Insists on Deeply Cultivating Quality
Winning Consumer Trust with Heartwarming Products
By Shi Weijia (石惟嘉), Reporter of This Newspaper
From innovating the bone broth instant noodle category to taking the lead in drafting group standards, Baixiang Food (白象食品) is based in the instant food industry. Over the years, it has insisted on deeply cultivating quality and long-term investment. While enhancing brand value, it has continuously promoted the Chinese instant noodle industry to move towards higher standards and higher quality.
Improve industry standards and establish quality benchmarks. On April 30, 2026, the "Old Hen Soup (老母鸡汤)" group standard, organized and formulated by the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (中国食品科学技术学会) and drafted by Baixiang Food (白象食品), was released. The standard embodies Baixiang's mature experience in raw material selection, process quantification and other links, and finally forms a referable industry specification, which also provides consumers with identifiable quantitative indicators.
Deeply cultivate product innovation and promote product upgrades. In 2018, Baixiang Food (白象食品) launched the "Tang Hao He (汤好喝)" high-soup noodle series, replacing traditional powder and sauce packets with high-soup packets, and taking "a bowl of good soup" as an important breakthrough for product upgrades. At the same time, Baixiang Food (白象食品) continues to enrich its product matrix, launching coriander noodles, crab roe noodles, hot dry noodles and other products to meet consumers' personalized needs and further enhance product market competitiveness.
Practice social responsibility and help the industry thrive together. The sustainable development of a brand is inseparable from the coordinated progress of the industrial chain and the broad support of society. Baixiang Food (白象食品) has deeply cooperated with many cutting-edge research institutions in the food field to carry out joint research on noodle innovation, soup cooking and nutritional component analysis, and continuously promote the process research and development and upgrading of instant noodle products. In addition, Baixiang Food (白象食品) has continued to invest in public welfare actions for many years, demonstrating its social responsibility. In the future, the company will continue to promote higher-level product innovation and standard construction, win consumer trust with heartwarming products, and inject strong vitality into the development of the industry.
Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司) Relies on Data to Guide Planting
Building a Brand for Fresh Agricultural Products Enterprises
By Yang Wenming (杨文明), Reporter of This Newspaper
Chinese agriculture does not lack "local specialties," but agricultural products lack well-known enterprise brands. How to build a brand for fresh agricultural products enterprises? In the mountains of Ailao (哀牢山) in Yunnan (云南), "Chu Orange (褚橙)" is breaking the problem.
In 2002, the Chu Orange Manor (褚橙庄园) had barren land, scarce water sources, and fragile seedlings. The first batch of oranges that bore fruit had a green taste and uneven quality, and did not bring the expected good market feedback.
How can fresh agricultural products achieve stable quality? Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司) introduced industrial thinking, borrowed from standardized production logic, and explored a model that relies on data to guide planting. For more than 20 years, Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司) has systematically recorded and analyzed various data on meteorology, tree bodies, and fruits, and used this to guide planting in reverse, continuously optimizing planting conditions and technical parameters. Today, modern irrigation systems are spread across the mountains, automatically and accurately delivering water and fertilizer; every planting link has technical solutions to support it - growing oranges has gradually bid farewell to simple farming based on experience, and has been transformed into a production activity with precise planning.
"The brand is not a mirage piled up by advertisements, but a 'hard bone' that grows inch by inch from the soil." Chu Yibin (褚一斌), general manager of Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司), said that only by focusing on quality can we build a good brand.
"Treating agriculture as industry" gradually transforms agriculture from the passivity of "relying on the weather" to the composure of "knowing the weather and working accordingly." More than 20 years of wind and rain accumulation in Ailao Mountain (哀牢山) have finally been refined into a set of "planting operation manuals" that are traceable and can be promoted. Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司) is breaking through the "non-standard" bottleneck that agricultural products have long faced.
Agricultural product planting is inseparable from farmers, and even more inseparable from the people's hearts gathered on the land. Yunnan Chushi Agriculture Co., Ltd. (云南褚氏农业有限公司) explored the establishment of a benefit-sharing mechanism, using the "digital orchard" model to closely link scattered farmers. Farmers' income is directly linked to the quality of the fruit, which improves farmers' enthusiasm, makes the mountains green, and drives local people to become rich.
Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group (贵州磷化集团) Promotes the Comprehensive Utilization of Phosphogypsum
Facing Industry Problems Head-On and Promoting Green Transformation
By Chen Junyi (陈隽逸), Reporter of This Newspaper
The efficient and high-value utilization of industrial by-product gypsum resources has always been a problem that has plagued the global phosphate chemical industry. Through nearly 20 years of continuous research, Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group (贵州磷化集团) has embarked on a unique path of resource utilization, value creation, and industrialization.
Breaking the problem with technological innovation and building a solid brand competitiveness. Phosphogypsum is the main by-product of phosphoric acid production. Every 1 ton of phosphoric acid produced produces 4-5 tons of phosphogypsum as a by-product, and the comprehensive utilization rate is low. Long-term storage occupies land and consumes funds, becoming a pain point in the development of the industry. Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group (贵州磷化集团) insists on taking technological innovation as an important driving force, and jointly builds a full-chain technical system with universities and research institutes to greatly improve purity and whiteness, and achieve harmless treatment of phosphogypsum.
Empowering with industrial upgrading and expanding the brand value map. Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group (贵州磷化集团) systematically builds "six utilization paths," focusing on creating three industrialization tracks: green building materials, decomposition and acid production, and polymer materials, so that phosphogypsum can be used to its full potential. In the field of green building materials, it has formed three series of products: wall materials, board materials, and powder materials. The annual production capacity of high-precision interlocking gypsum modules reaches 1.4 million square meters; in the field of circular acid production, it consumes 1.4 million tons of phosphogypsum annually, and jointly produces 650,000 tons of sulfuric acid and 800,000 tons of cement, realizing closed-loop resource utilization.
Guizhou Phosphate Chemical Group (贵州磷化集团) starts from top-level design, establishes a special leading group, establishes a standard system, introduces an assessment mechanism, and jointly builds an industrial chain collaborative pattern with housing and construction, transportation, design and other departments and units, and releases local standard atlases to regulate the order of industry development.
Layout Design: Shen Yiling (沈亦伶)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 宋亦然
Locals in Brazil often say that if half of our blood flows with coffee, then the other half must be mate tea. From the cool and refreshing summer iced drinks on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) to the heartwarming warmth of winter in Rio Grande do Sul (南里奥格兰德), mate tea has become the "national beverage" of the Brazilian and even South American people due to its unique health value and social attributes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently recognized the traditional agroforestry system of mate tea production under the shade of the Brazilian Araucaria forest in Paraná (巴拉那州), Brazil, as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, aiming to commend local producers for their emphasis on traditional agricultural techniques, biodiversity, and sustainable production models. Recently, a reporter from this newspaper visited the location of this Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System to experience the wisdom of Brazilians in "nurturing forests with tea and protecting tea with forests."
Symbiotic之道 (dào - "way/principle," here referring to the way of symbiosis) –
An Ecological Collaboration Spanning 500 Years
Early morning in Paraná (巴拉那州), southern Brazil, the mist has not yet completely dissipated, and sunlight penetrates through the towering canopy of Brazilian Araucaria trees, casting dappled light and shadows. The fragrance of soil and trees in the forest is refreshing. Under the umbrella-like canopy of the Brazilian Araucaria trees grows the low and dense Paraguayan holly. The emerald green leaves sway slightly in the morning breeze, as if whispering secrets to the cedar trees. Mate tea is made from the leaves and tender branches of the Paraguayan holly.
In the tea garden, tea farmers walk among the trees, their fingertips brushing against the holly leaves. Local tea farmers told reporters that this is a symbiotic method passed down from the indigenous period – the tall Brazilian Araucaria protects the short Paraguayan holly, rooted in the same land, and also rooted in the culture and memory of the local people. According to historical records, about 5 centuries ago, the indigenous people of Paraná (巴拉那州) took the lead in adopting the agroforestry model of shade planting to grow Paraguayan holly for the production of mate tea, a model that continues to this day.
Unlike artificial large-scale planting with sufficient sunlight and a single tree species, shade planting is carried out in native forests. In the unique symbiotic system dominated by native tree species such as cedar trees and Paraguayan holly, the special light conditions allow the holly leaves to grow more slowly, and the content of taurine, theobromine, and minerals in the leaves is higher. The resulting mate tea has a mellow and smooth taste, good quality, and is rich in caffeine, antioxidants, and various minerals, with effects such as refreshing the mind and promoting digestion. Paraguayan holly can not only be used to make beverages, but also as a raw material source for consumer products such as cosmetics, and is widely popular in Brazil, Argentina (阿根廷), Uruguay (乌拉圭), and other countries.
In the shade planting model, the Brazilian Araucaria is the most important supplementary species. The Brazilian Araucaria was once widely distributed in the highland forests along the Atlantic coast of southern Brazil. However, years of over-logging, land development, and pasture expansion have severely damaged its habitat. Now, less than 1% of its original distribution remains, and it is listed as a critically endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Shade planting provides a new path for the protection of Brazilian Araucaria forests. Tea farmers told reporters that under the traditional agroforestry system of mate tea, they are more willing to preserve or restore Brazilian Araucaria forests because the income from mate tea makes the forest land more valuable, preventing it from being converted into pasture or other uses.
Green Leaves Generate Gold –
A Two-Way Effort Between Farmers and Government
Every morning, Jessica Wirgopolerm (杰西卡·维尔戈波勒姆), who lives in the Brazilian Araucaria Mountains in Bituruna (比图鲁纳市), inland Paraná (巴拉那州), and her family get up early to maintain the Paraguayan holly planted in their home. Due to the terrain limitations in this area, it is very difficult to develop traditional agriculture. "Planting Paraguayan holly is the main source of income for many families. In addition, we also grow vegetables and fruits in the forest, and some tea farmers also raise poultry and livestock, so that the same piece of land can meet the family's food needs while ensuring the yield of mate tea," Jessica (杰西卡) told reporters.
Paraná (巴拉那州) is one of the most important mate tea producing areas in Brazil. Data shows that in 2023, the output value of the state's mate tea industry was approximately 1.3 billion reais (1 real is approximately 1.39 yuan), and approximately 30,000 households participated in planting. Approximately 70% of mate tea in Paraná (巴拉那州) is grown using shade planting, a symbiotic model that brings stable income to tens of thousands of families.
In order to promote the development of the mate tea industry, the government of Paraná (巴拉那州) has continuously exerted efforts in recent years in various aspects from legislation and technology promotion to ecological protection and brand building, forming a relatively complete support system. As early as 2018, the state parliament passed the "Mate Tea Promotion Law," which clearly listed mate tea and its derivative products as strategic industries in the state, and provided policy support in production, processing, marketing, and other links. At the same time, mate tea produced in some areas of Paraná (巴拉那州) has obtained geographical indication agricultural product certification, making local specialty products more recognizable and valuable in domestic and foreign markets, driving local producers' confidence and income to grow.
In terms of agricultural technology promotion, the Paraná (巴拉那州) Rural Development Institute has played a key role. The agency has long been deeply involved in producing areas, popularizing technologies such as shade planting, seedling management, and pest and disease control to small farmers, helping to improve the yield and quality of mate tea and reduce environmental risks. At the same time, the state government also cooperates with local universities and research institutions to provide farmers with services such as variety improvement and quality traceability system construction. It is particularly worth mentioning that the Sustainable Regional Industry Project has been implemented in several major mate tea producing areas in the state, integrating upstream and downstream resources of the industrial chain, and promoting the coordinated development of standardization, informatization, and branding of producing areas.
Jessica (杰西卡) told reporters that while promoting industrial development, the state government attaches great importance to ecological protection. In recent years, the government has encouraged more farmers to adopt the ecological symbiotic model of shade planting through financial subsidies, technical guidance, and other methods, which not only improves the quality of mate tea, but also avoids the felling of forest land for other purposes. Under policy incentives, many local family farms have restarted the planting of Brazilian Araucaria, restoring the native forest structure, forming a green cycle of "nurturing forests with tea and protecting tea with forests."
Passing on the Flame –
Cultural Inheritance Behind the Land's Gift
The traditional agroforestry system of mate tea production under the shade of the Brazilian Araucaria forest in Paraná (巴拉那州) has been recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, covering 11 towns including Bituruna (比图鲁纳) and allowing more communities to see the long-term value of ecological agriculture. Jessica (杰西卡) said that this is the result of the joint efforts of all growers, agricultural technicians, and the government. "Mate tea is not only our livelihood, but also a link between us and the past and the future."
In Bituruna (比图鲁纳市), many growers like Jessica (杰西卡) use agroforestry methods and pass them down for generations in family units. Jessica (杰西卡) told reporters that she is familiar with her parents' working status since she was a child, and the awe of the land and the love for tea trees have become part of the family culture. During the harvest season, local family-style collaborative picking or community mutual aid tea picking is often organized. Everyone works together in the forest, or sits around and drinks mate tea together. What is conveyed is not only skills and experience, but also a persistence and protection of cultural identity. Mate tea has become a carrier for condensing family memories and evoking land emotions.
"The cultivation of each seedling, the harvesting of each branch and leaf, and each processing step all carry the tacit understanding between man and nature. The forest teaches us the art of balance, teaching us to protect precious resources without breaking the law of symbiosis of all things. We must hold on to what we have today in order to continue the tradition," Jessica (杰西卡) said.
The integration of agriculture, ecology, and culture makes this model a model of a sustainable production system. Moisés Savian (莫伊塞斯·萨维安), Secretary of Land Governance, Territorial Development and Social Environment Affairs of the Brazilian Ministry of Agricultural Development and Family, said that mate tea has important value to the people of southern South America, and the recognition of the FAO not only highlights the importance of this agricultural practice, but also demonstrates the cultural elements carried by this land. Kaveh Zahedi (卡韦·扎赫迪), Director of the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment Office of the FAO, believes that this agroforestry system dominated by Brazilian Araucaria and Paraguayan holly not only brings employment opportunities and income to local farmers, but also protects the diversity of ecosystems, "providing useful lessons as we face the many uncertainties of the future."
(Reported from Bituruna (比图鲁纳), Brazil by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 刘文璋
May 3rd is Japan's Constitution Memorial Day. On this day, approximately 50,000 Japanese citizens took to the streets to defend the constitution, resolutely opposing military expansion and the risk of war. Meanwhile, the constitutional revision forum, where Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) delivered a video message in support, had only about 850 attendees. The numbers don't lie: the Japanese right-wing's persistent attempts to accelerate constitutional revision are running counter to the mainstream public opinion that yearns for peace.
The Japanese "Peace Constitution," officially implemented in 1947, is the cornerstone of Japan's adherence to the path of peaceful development after World War II. However, in recent years, right-wing forces in Japanese politics have continuously stirred up waves of constitutional revision, and the process of constitutional revision has clearly accelerated. Currently, the Takaichi (高市) government has shifted from a previously roundabout and tentative ambiguous stance to a direct breakthrough in the revision of articles. Not long ago, at the 70th anniversary party congress of the Liberal Democratic Party (自民党), Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗) declared that "the time for constitutional revision has come," clearly expressing her hope to achieve "substantial progress" in submitting a constitutional amendment proposal within a year. The Liberal Democratic Party (自民党), joining hands with the Japan Innovation Party (日本维新会) to form a ruling coalition, is promoting the establishment of an article drafting committee by the Diet's Constitutional Review Board, intending to bypass procedural disputes, forcibly compress the discussion cycle, and give the green light to constitutional revision all the way.
The Japanese right-wing forces are eager to promote the constitutional revision agenda, mainly focusing on two major issues. One is to add clauses related to states of emergency, and the other is to explicitly write the Self-Defense Forces (自卫队) into the constitution. The Japanese constitutional revisionists deliberately package it, touting it as a necessary measure to adapt to the development of the times and ensure national security, and the House of Representatives Constitutional Review Board is even advancing the agenda under the guise of strengthening emergency response capabilities for natural disasters. Their real intention is to use constitutional revision to grant the government unrestricted discretionary power in a state of emergency, completely dissolve the long-standing constitutional controversy of the Self-Defense Forces (自卫队), and solidify the Self-Defense Forces (自卫队) as a regular military force endorsed by the constitution.
The Japanese ruling authorities' willful actions to revise the constitution have aroused widespread and strong opposition in Japanese society. At the end of March, about 24,000 Japanese citizens braved the rain to gather on the streets of Tokyo (东京), kicking off a nationwide anti-constitutional revision protest; in early April, the "Emergency Action to Protect the 'Peace Constitution'" was carried out simultaneously in more than 160 regions of Japan, with nearly 50,000 people actively participating; in late April, as many as 36,000 people gathered around the Japanese Diet Building (日本国会议事堂), holding up slogans such as "Oppose War" and "Defend Article 9 of the Constitution," directly pointing to the authorities' ambitions to revise the constitution. The scale of the series of protests continues to expand, and the civil defense forces are constantly gathering and growing, forming a social momentum that cannot be ignored.
It is worth noting that the Japanese youth group is transforming from an observer to a backbone force in the constitutional defense protest. The reporter saw at the rally site near the Japanese Diet (日本国会) that young people aged 20 to 40 were everywhere; young people in Sapporo (札幌), Nagoya (名古屋), Fukuoka (福冈) and other places responded to the action through offline gatherings and online live broadcasts. They not only actively participate in rallies, but also spontaneously undertake the work of organizing and coordinating activities. A Japanese college student who initiated the activity frankly said that he once thought that politics was far away from young people, but now he deeply feels that constitutional revision is related to the future, and safeguarding the "Peace Constitution" is an unshirkable responsibility of the younger generation.
The Japanese people's firm resistance stems from a clear understanding of the deep-seated harm of constitutional revision. Once the emergency state clause is incorporated into the constitution, vague expressions such as "difficult election situations" can easily be abused by politicians, becoming an excuse to circumvent parliamentary supervision and expand executive power, opening the door to the hidden dangers of power out of control. And explicitly writing the Self-Defense Forces (自卫队) into the constitution will completely tear off the last fig leaf of Japan's "exclusively defense-oriented" policy, paving the way for Japan's "re-militarization."
Public opinion cannot be violated, and history cannot be reversed. The faster the Japanese right-wing forces move to revise the constitution, the farther Japan is from the so-called "normal country." Because what it is embarking on is precisely a dangerous path that deviates from the right path of peaceful development and tears apart social consensus, and will also create huge risks for regional peace and stability.
Return to TopThe United Nations Office at Nairobi Launches Expansion Project
Xinhua News Agency, Nairobi, May 11th (Reporter You Huiyuan (由荟圆)) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (安东尼奥·古特雷斯) and Kenyan President William Ruto (威廉·鲁托) jointly launched the expansion project of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (联合国内罗毕办事处) in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi (内罗毕), on May 11th. The project has a total investment of $340 million and is expected to be completed in 2029. At that time, Nairobi (内罗毕) will become the third largest United Nations agency hub city after New York and Geneva.
According to the plan approved by the United Nations General Assembly, the project will build new green office buildings, upgrade conference facilities, and increase the number of conference rooms from 14 to 30, with the capacity to accommodate representatives increasing from 2,000 to 9,000.
Guterres (古特雷斯) said at the ceremony that the new project reflects the United Nations' efforts to place Africa at the heart of future multilateralism reforms. Africa is an important force for promoting innovation and solutions, and plays an important role in promoting peace, security, sustainable development and human rights.
Ruto (鲁托) said that the United Nations Office at Nairobi (联合国内罗毕办事处) is located in the Global South, symbolizing that the United Nations truly belongs to the people of all countries and embodies the common vision of all mankind. He said that more than 70 United Nations agencies, funds and projects are currently stationed at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (联合国内罗毕办事处), with more than 6,000 staff.
Poland Files a Lawsuit with the European Court of Justice Regarding the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement
Xinhua News Agency, Warsaw, May 11th (Reporter Yang Yuchen (杨钰晨)) Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Stefan Krajewski (斯特凡·克拉耶夫斯基) said on the 11th that Poland has formally filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice regarding the free trade agreement between the European Union and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) (南方共同市场).
Krajewski (克拉耶夫斯基) said on social media that Poland is the only EU member state to sue the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement to the European Court of Justice. He said that for the Polish government, ensuring the safety of Polish farmers and consumers is the most important thing.
The Polish government passed a proposal on May 6 to file a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice regarding the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement came into effect provisionally on May 1, but the European Court of Justice has not yet made a ruling on its legality. According to a statement from the European Commission, the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement will gradually eliminate import tariffs levied by Mercosur on more than 91% of EU exports, opening up a common market with more than 700 million people.
On January 17 this year, the EU and Mercosur officially signed a free trade agreement in Asunción (亚松森), the capital of Paraguay (巴拉圭). The agreement must be approved by the parliaments of each country to take effect. Argentina (阿根廷), Brazil (巴西), Uruguay (乌拉圭), and Paraguay (巴拉圭) have already approved it. However, this agreement has caused divisions within Europe, with Poland, France and other countries leading the opposition due to concerns about damage to the interests of their own farmers.
Asia-Pacific Rare Disease Alliance Established in Malaysia
Xinhua News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, May 11th (Reporter Wang Jiawei (王嘉伟), He Guanghai (何光海)) The Asia-Pacific Rare Disease Alliance of the Human Genome Project Phase II was established on the 10th in Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡), the capital of Malaysia (马来西亚), aiming to unite government agencies, medical experts and social forces in the Asia-Pacific region, focus on the pain points of regional rare disease diagnosis and treatment, explore technology empowerment paths, and promote the further integration of rare disease diagnosis and treatment into the construction of the public health system.
On the same day, clinical experts, genetic scholars, and representatives from public health and policy departments from more than 10 Asia-Pacific countries including China (中国), Malaysia (马来西亚), Indonesia (印度尼西亚), Thailand (泰国), Vietnam (越南), and Nepal (尼泊尔) attended the alliance's launch ceremony.
Rare diseases are an important issue in the global public health field, and the challenges faced by the Asia-Pacific region are particularly prominent. There are common problems in the region such as insufficient diagnostic capabilities, limited accessibility to genomic medicine, and inconsistent diagnostic and treatment standards. Attendees said that they look forward to promoting transnational collaboration, precision diagnosis and treatment, and capacity building through the alliance's construction, to further improve the level of rare disease prevention and treatment in the region.
It is reported that the alliance will absorb more countries and institutions to join in the future, promote the large-scale application of cutting-edge technologies such as genomics, carry out professional talent training and laboratory capacity building, and build a sustainable research and diagnosis and treatment capacity system, to build an efficient and open transnational cooperation platform for solving the regional rare disease prevention and treatment problems.
Return to TopEvery year from late April to early May, the Seville April Fair in Spain arrives as scheduled, and is a highly representative folk event in the area. The festival originated in the mid-19th century, initially as a livestock trading market. Over the years, it has gradually developed into a grand folk celebration in which the entire Spanish population participates. During the festival, local people set up rows of colorful tents, and people dress in traditional costumes to play in the market, attend parties, and dance heartily. In recent years, as an important cultural activity to strengthen local identity and social ties, the April Fair is attracting more and more tourists to participate, and is increasingly becoming a shining calling card reflecting the integration of Spanish multiculturalism.
(People's Daily reporter Yan Huan (颜欢))
By: 本报记者 谢佳宁
The Canadian Obesity Association recently released its strategic plan for 2026-2029, focusing on promoting public awareness and optimizing the obesity diagnosis and treatment service system. According to a recent report updated by Statistics Canada, since monitoring began in 2009, the obesity rate among young people aged 18 to 39 in the country has risen sharply, and the incidence of obesity among middle-aged people has also increased. Among them, abdominal obesity (i.e., excessive accumulation of fat in the waist and abdomen) is very common, with approximately 49% of adults having a waist circumference exceeding the threshold of the Canadian obesity standard. The association stated that overweight and obesity issues in Canada are evolving from an "individual health problem" to a "public health problem."
Data shows that the obesity rate among Canadian adults aged 18 to 79 has increased from 25% between 2016 and 2019 to 33% between 2022 and 2024. From 2019 to 2024, young people (20 to 39 years old) gained an average of 4.8 kg, middle-aged people (40 to 59 years old) gained an average of 3.5 kg, and older people gained an average of 2.9 kg. Between 2019 and 2024, the average waist circumference of young people aged 20 to 39 increased by 3.5 cm, middle-aged people's waist circumference increased by 2.1 cm, and older people's waist circumference increased by 3.2 cm. The incidence of obesity is highest among people aged 40 to 59, while the increase in obesity rate is most significant among young people aged 18 to 39. Studies have pointed out that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary time are important reasons for the rapid increase in obesity rates.
Although the rates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents are lower than those of adults, they are still one of Canada's important public health issues. Between 2022 and 2024, among people aged 5 to 17, 19% were classified as overweight and 11% were classified as obese, which means that nearly 1/3 of children and adolescents have an increased risk of developing health problems related to being overweight in the future. A relevant person in charge of Statistics Canada stated that early monitoring of overweight and obese children is crucial because being overweight is closely related to the physical and mental health of children and usually persists into adulthood. Laura Anderson, an associate professor at McMaster University (麦克马斯特大学), said that before 2019, Canada's obesity rate increased by about 0.5 percentage points per year, and since then, the obesity rate has increased by about 1 percentage point per year, with the increase almost doubling.
To address the problems caused by obesity, the Canadian government, health agencies, and research institutes have successively taken some measures in recent years. For example, the country updated the "Canada's Food Guide," advocating a diet structure with more vegetables and fruits, less processing, and preferred plant protein. The clinical practice guidelines released by the Canadian obesity research institutions define obesity as a chronic disease, emphasizing systematic prevention, management, and treatment. For example, increasing physical activity time in schools, carrying out nutritional knowledge popularization in families, and promoting healthy travel in communities.
Despite this, the losses caused by obesity to the country's medical and health system and the economy and society are still increasing. Surveys show that obesity causes Canada to lose as much as 27.6 billion Canadian dollars (1 Canadian dollar is approximately equal to 4.98 RMB (元人民币)) each year, about 20% higher than previous estimates. Obesity leads to an increase of 5.9 billion Canadian dollars in the Canadian healthcare system each year, including an increase of 19 million visits and care needs.
"This 敲响警钟 (qiāo xiǎng jǐng zhōng - "sound the alarm," to issue a warning) for us, reminding us how to view, prevent, and treat obesity. Now is the time to recognize the nature of obesity, which is a chronic complex disease that requires comprehensive management." Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at the Canadian Obesity Association, said that obesity is closely related to more than 200 health problems and is the result of the combined effects of genetic, environmental, biological, behavioral, and social factors.
Sean Wharton, an internal medicine physician and weight management specialist in Ontario (安大略省), Canada, said: "If we take intervention measures in the early stages of obesity development, we can stop its development and related chain reactions." However, an analysis also pointed out that the current Canadian healthcare system lacks sufficient interdisciplinary obesity management support. Among the Canadian population with private drug benefit plans, less than 20% have access to obesity treatment drugs approved by Health Canada, and patients undergoing weight loss surgery may have to wait 8 years to see a specialist or undergo surgery. "We have globally recognized gold standard clinical practice guidelines, but we are not implementing them effectively," said Ian Patton.
Return to TopWhat are the unique spiritual characteristics and endogenous development drivers of Chinese culture? Facing global governance challenges, how can outstanding traditional Chinese culture contribute wise solutions?
The reporter of this newspaper recently interviewed Shi Hanwei (施寒微), a well-known German sinologist, senior scholar of intellectual history, and vice president of the International Confucian Association, to interpret the unique heritage and contemporary value of Chinese culture.
Shi Hanwei (施寒微) has been deeply engaged in Chinese studies for decades, with his research spanning from pre-Qin thought to contemporary Chinese social governance. He is the author of "Ancient China," "Modern and Contemporary China," and "A Brief History of China," among other works. He spearheaded the establishment of the China Center at the University of Tübingen in Germany and has long been involved in Sino-German and Sino-European academic exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations. He has actively promoted the international dissemination of Confucian thought and Chinese culture, and has received the Chinese Government Friendship Award and the Special Book Award of China, among other honors.
Interviewees:
Liu Zhonghua (刘仲华), Chief of the European Center Branch of this newspaper
Shi Hanwei (施寒微), Vice President of the International Confucian Association
"Unity and diversity complement each other, which is not only the unique gene of Chinese culture, but also a major advantage of China today."
Question: You once said that without understanding Chinese history and culture, one cannot understand contemporary China. Could you explain further?
Answer: The core characteristic of Chinese culture lies in "unity in diversity." Only by understanding the historical and cultural heritage of Chinese multi-unity, and seeing through the internal logic of Chinese civilization's continuation for thousands of years, can one truly understand China today.
China has a vast territory, and since ancient times, it has presented distinct regional cultural differences, with the north and south, east and west each having its own characteristics. This is not only reflected in the dialects and customs of different regions, but also deeply embedded in the self-awareness of local societies. Since ancient times, China has needed to enhance its integration and cohesion as a unified country on the one hand, and on the other hand, it must protect and stimulate the diverse cultures and development vitality of local areas.
Unity and diversity complement each other, which is not only the unique gene of Chinese culture, but also a major advantage of China today. It makes China easier to understand and communicate when facing differences. Precisely because of this, the development of contemporary China not only demonstrates the social organization and mobilization capabilities to concentrate resources to accomplish major tasks, but also reflects China's wisdom of "harmony without uniformity" in continuously seeking balance between unity and diversity.
Question: Is your summary of Chinese culture's "unity in diversity" derived from a specific discovery in your research?
Answer: In the 1990s, a publisher invited me to write "A History of China," but I soon realized that it would be difficult to fully present the complex core and deep logic of Chinese history with just one book. China cannot be simply regarded as a homogeneous whole, nor can it be broken down into multiple isolated parts. China has always advocated harmony without uniformity, not achieving unity by eliminating differences, but maintaining unity in diversity.
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (京杭大运河) is a very convincing example. This grand infrastructure project is of decisive significance to China's unity. There are huge cultural differences between the people of Hangzhou (杭州), at the southern end of the Grand Canal, and the people of Beijing (北京), at the northern end, but they all identify themselves as Chinese. This "unity in diversity" is also reflected in language and writing. As early as after Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇) unified the six kingdoms, China formed a tradition of standardizing language and writing. Even so, linguistic diversity still exists in China, and dialects in different regions continue to develop with the times.
Question: You once pointed out that Europe's understanding of China has a "system opposition" mentality. How do you think this cognitive bias should be corrected?
Answer: At present, global challenges are increasing, and countries need to work together to address them. Understanding China's history, culture, and modernization process can provide important insights for the future of the world.
In the past two or three decades, some Western political science research has taken the Western democratic model as the only standard, simplifying complex governance models into black-and-white ideological labels. The core of correcting cognitive bias lies in rooting political analysis in historical dimensions. The political culture of each country is formed in its own historical evolution, and political issues must be discussed within an analytical framework that includes history, avoiding simple binary opposition. Dividing the world into opposing camps based on ideology cannot provide favorable conditions for mutually beneficial cooperation between countries. Only through cross-cultural communication and cooperation can we achieve common prosperity in a multipolar world.
"China does not think it has mastered the 'ultimate answer,' but adheres to a pragmatic and open mindset, and focuses on adjusting its path in practice."
Question: Culture is the soul of a country and a nation. How does Chinese culture promote China's development?
Answer: China's "15th Five-Year Plan" clearly proposes to "stimulate the cultural innovation and creativity of the whole nation and promote the prosperity and development of socialist culture," which is highly consistent with the characteristics of Chinese culture of adhering to fundamentals, being open and inclusive, and continuously innovating, and is a vivid embodiment of promoting cultural inheritance and development from the national strategic level.
Chinese culture has been highly inclusive since ancient times, advocating multicultural integration. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the contention of a hundred schools of thought and mutual learning of ideas promoted the development of the cultural system in diverse collisions. In later generations, the continuous integration of different regional cultures further consolidated the foundation of a diverse and inclusive civilization, promoting the continuous development of Chinese civilization.
The value concepts contained in outstanding traditional Chinese culture still have practical significance today. I studied "Mozi (墨子)" in my early years, and the ideas of "universal love (兼爱)" and "non-aggression (非攻)" are typical examples. Chinese classics often do not directly provide solutions to specific problems, but are precipitated into lasting and profound ideological resources, which not only consolidate social consensus and maintain the continuation of civilization, but also provide ideological support for the country's development and friendly exchanges with foreign countries.
Question: You once mentioned that Chinese culture is a "layered" accumulation. How does this "layering" allow Chinese culture to both maintain its fundamentals and continuously innovate?
Answer: My research shows that Chinese culture has always maintained openness. For example, after Buddhism was introduced into China, it had a profound interaction with local thought. Population migration has also continuously reshaped the cultural structure. For example, the southward migration of the northern population in history allowed groups such as the Hakka (客家人), who originated in the north, to settle in Fujian (福建) and other places. It is in these continuous flows and interactions that the diversity of Chinese culture is constantly accumulated and precipitated.
In the process of contemporary China's development, this openness is still clearly visible. China does not think it has mastered the "ultimate answer," but adheres to a pragmatic and open mindset, and focuses on adjusting its path in practice, abandoning the exclusive thinking of pursuing the "only optimal solution," accepting diverse possibilities and rationally adapting them, which is in sharp contrast to the Western tradition of emphasizing "the only truth."
Question: How does traditional Chinese culture influence contemporary Chinese social governance concepts?
Answer: The power of Chinese culture is reflected in its unique social structure and value system. Confucianism highly values family ethics and education, which constitutes the solid foundation of Chinese society. The imperial examination system (科举制度), based on this ideological foundation, was an important institutional innovation in ancient China, building a talent selection and appointment mechanism centered on talent. Contemporary China's college entrance examination system (高考制度), to some extent, continues this tradition of valuing talent and selection, ensuring the vitality and fairness of society.
The "scholar-official spirit (士人精神)" is also of great significance in today's society. Taking Su Shi (苏轼) as an example, although his official career was bumpy, he always adhered to cultural responsibility and national sentiments. This gentleman's spirit of emphasizing self-cultivation and undertaking great righteousness represents a responsible elite consciousness—not limited to personal gains and losses, but undertaking public responsibility facing society. This spirit is widely respected and admired by Chinese society and is a valuable asset for establishing the moral customs and sense of responsibility in contemporary society.
In solving the common problems facing the world today, Chinese wisdom can also provide lessons. Historically, China achieved the "integration of the three religions (三教合一)," allowing Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism to find a way to coexist on the premise of acknowledging differences, providing an excellent model for dealing with civilizational conflicts in the world today, and providing more open thinking for global dialogue, exchange, and cooperation, playing a unique role in promoting the multipolarization of the world.
"Exploring among multiple possibilities and maintaining flexibility while adhering to the direction is one of the important reasons for China's rapid development."
Question: From the perspective of traditional Chinese culture, how do you view the characteristics of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics?
Answer: In the process of long-term observation of China's social development and modernization, I once worried that China would lose its cultural identity due to imitating Europe and the United States, but this did not happen. China has not abandoned its historical and cultural roots, but has based itself on traditional cultural genes and social structures, and has embarked on a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics that is in line with its national conditions. China has learned from Western experience in the process of industrialization and modernization, which is an inevitable process of integrating into the global system. From the perspective of traditional culture, China has always emphasized pragmatism, inclusiveness, adapting to local conditions, and the unity of knowledge and action. This civilizational background allows it to be neither closed and exclusive nor blindly imitating, but to adhere to its own subjectivity while absorbing and learning from external experience.
China has gradually formed localized solutions in the fields of ecological governance, traditional agricultural protection, water resource management, and rural revitalization, which is precisely the contemporary embodiment of the concepts of people-oriented and adapting to local conditions in traditional Chinese culture. There is no one-size-fits-all unified model for modernization, and countries should choose appropriate development paths based on their own historical and realistic conditions. The core significance of the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics lies in realizing modernization in the inheritance of civilization and building a balanced and open development pattern in diversity. This is not only China's success, but also provides important enlightenment for the world.
Question: Why does China attach great importance to narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor and always insist on making development benefit all the people as much as possible?
Answer: This pursuit has deep historical and cultural roots. China has always attached importance to coordinating public and private interests, and discussions on the relationship between "public" and "private" have long existed. Traditional Chinese society is not based on isolated individuals as the only basic unit, but emphasizes the organic connection between individuals, groups, and the whole. In modern society, grassroots organizations such as work units and communities undertake part of the social responsibility, which is also a continuation of this tradition. At the same time, China implements a system in which land is owned by the state or collective, and work units or individuals enjoy the right to use it in accordance with the law, which can effectively regulate land costs, maintain development fairness, and provide solid support for ensuring people's livelihood and promoting balanced development.
Question: Is China's leapfrog development in the past few decades closely related to its long-term planning capabilities?
Answer: China's long-term planning has played a key role in the modernization process. Some Western opinions once held different views on medium- and long-term planning, but practice has proved that in a specific stage of development, scientific long-term planning can effectively unite efforts and promote development. The key to China's leapfrog development lies in not rigidly implementing long-term plans, but dynamically adjusting, continuously improving, and optimizing them in practice according to actual conditions, maintaining development resilience. This ability to learn in practice and move forward in adjustment allows planning to truly serve development.
The ability to value the long-term, take into account the overall situation, and make dynamic adjustments also has deep cultural roots. Traditional Chinese culture has always emphasized looking to the long-term, coordinating the overall situation, and being pragmatic and adaptable, which has profoundly influenced contemporary China's governance methods. Exploring among multiple possibilities and maintaining flexibility while adhering to the direction is one of the important reasons for China's rapid development.
Question: Are China's achievements in economic development and technological innovation also derived from cultural characteristics?
Answer: Visiting China, I truly feel the internal driving force behind China's development. The profound historical and cultural accumulation provides important support for industrial development and collaborative innovation. China's strong social synergy and organizational capabilities can effectively unite all parties and form an efficient, dynamic, and vibrant development community, which is the key to achieving rapid development. China's development achievements are not only driven by the top level, but also by the long-term self-organization and collaborative cooperation traditions formed among the people.
I recently visited Changzhou (常州), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, and the locals said: "We are the people of the former 'Wu (吴)' region. We had advanced products in the past, and we can still maintain our leading position today." This historical and cultural identity and confidence in its own history and industrial advantages are constantly transformed into the driving force for industrial development and technological innovation. Relying on this cultural tradition, the regional production collaboration network is constantly improving and upgrading, providing important support for China's domestic market to maintain vitality and achieve sustainable development. The combination of historical continuity and realistic organizational capabilities is an important feature and advantage of China's development.
"The institutional flexibility and adaptability shown by China in the governance process can be used for Europe to learn from."
Question: National prosperity and national rejuvenation require the accumulation of material civilization and the sublimation of spiritual civilization. In your opinion, what are the important implications of the development and prosperity of Chinese culture and spiritual civilization for China and the world to achieve modernization?
Answer: The sublimation of spiritual civilization is one of the cores of modernization. We should build consensus and identity and support development with common responsibility, which is also the important significance of the work of the International Confucian Association.
Chinese cultural traditions and spiritual civilization accumulation provide deep ideological resources and value foundations for Chinese-style modernization, maintain social harmony and cohesion in inheritance and renewal, and provide lasting impetus for the country's continuous development. For the world, China's concept of "harmony between man and nature (天人合一)" and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature provide important ideological guidance for global ecological governance and sustainable development. China plays a key role in climate governance, water resource protection, and other fields, providing feasible paths for the world's modernization with ecological wisdom and practical experience.
Question: How do you view the relationship between Europe and China?
Answer: China is a natural partner of Europe. Historically, there has been a deep connection between Europe and Asia, and there is a long history of exchanges with China. Geographically, Europe and China are located on the Eurasian continent, and there is no ocean barrier. Exchanges can be achieved through land routes. Today, Europe needs to maintain a more stable connection with China and build a transportation and cultural exchange network that runs through the Eurasian continent. The "Belt and Road" initiative proposed by China provides an important platform for cross-regional cooperation. Europe should not be an observer, but should actively connect with this initiative.
Question: In which areas can the two major civilizations of China and Europe learn from each other?
Answer: Some scholars have pointed out that China is not a "nation-state" in the traditional sense, but a "civilizational state." For countries with huge size and long history, how to achieve a balance between unity and diversity is a core issue that has long been faced. The institutional flexibility and adaptability shown by China in the governance process can be used for Europe to learn from.
From the perspective of intellectual history, the European intellectual community has a tradition of learning from China. Thinkers such as Leibniz and Russell have proposed that Europe should draw wisdom and useful experience from Chinese civilization. I have been studying China for nearly 60 years and have always believed that mutual learning between European and Chinese civilizations has a historical foundation and that communication and cooperation should be strengthened.
At present, the world is facing common challenges such as climate change, population aging, and environmental pressure. Countries have broad common interests and must cooperate to address problems, resolve differences through dialogue, and prevent conflicts. This requires different countries and civilizations to deepen mutual understanding. Europe, which once established a wide range of influence in the world, needs to build a new framework on this historical basis today, actively "look east," strengthen exchanges and cooperation with East Asia, especially with China, and jointly explore ways to promote world peace and development.
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During the "May Day" holiday, the Yanshou Creek (延寿溪) in Beida Village (北大村), Xitianwei Town (西天尾镇), Licheng District (荔城区), Putian City (莆田市), Fujian (福建) Province, was bustling with tourists. On the water, tourists took water buses to travel and admire the unique scenery of the lychee forest and water town. On the shore, more than a dozen handicraft workshops featuring jade carving, lychee fragrance, and tie-dye were crowded with people vying to learn intangible cultural heritage skills.
Yanshou Creek (延寿溪) is the largest tributary of the Mulan Creek (木兰溪), Putian's "Mother River." During his work in Fujian (福建), Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) personally planned and promoted the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) treatment project.
The vast number of party members and cadres in Putian City (莆田市) have kept their entrustment firmly in mind, established and practiced a correct view of political achievements, and promoted the revitalization and development of the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) basin through "zoning" and cross-village joint construction. They have solidly promoted common prosperity through organizational co-construction, resource sharing, industrial co-prosperity, and collaborative governance.
Joint construction allows the zones to **握指成拳** (wò zhǐ chéng quán - "clench fingers into a fist," to unite and concentrate strength).
In recent years, the economic and social development of the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) basin has shown a situation where the development along the riverbanks is better than the inland hinterland. Taking 2024 as an example, the annual collective economic income of the 677 villages (communities) along the coast all exceeded 200,000 yuan, while the annual collective economic income of the 296 inland villages (communities) was less than 200,000 yuan.
In response to the problems of unbalanced urban and rural development in the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) basin, the independent development of villages and residences, and the difficulty of industries to scale up, Putian City (莆田市) extended the villages along the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) to the inland, and formed zones by uniting strong villages and strong enterprises to lead weak villages, and jointly built and developed similar industries in more than 160 contiguous villages.
Beida Village (北大村) is one of the five villages in the Beiyang Lychee Forest and Water Town area (北洋荔林水乡片区) of Putian City (莆田市). The area is located on the north bank of the Mulan Creek (木兰溪) basin, covering Beida (北大), Houhuang (后黄), and Wujiang (吴江) villages in Xitianwei Town (西天尾镇), as well as Qibu (七步) and Dongyang (东阳) villages in Gongchen Street (拱辰街道). "These five villages are geographically adjacent, but their resource endowments and cadre states are different. In addition, they are under the jurisdiction of different towns, so it was originally impossible to develop together," said Chen Jun (陈君), Secretary of the Party Committee of Xitianwei Town (西天尾镇).
After the establishment of the zone, the five villages took the cultural tourism project of Beida Village (北大村) as the leader and planned differentiated development in a coordinated manner. "With the zone, the enthusiasm of village cadres to learn from, catch up with, and surpass each other can be significantly stimulated, so that everyone has more initiative and urgency to grasp development," said Chen Jun (陈君).
After the rain, the longan trees in Houtang Village (后塘村), Huating Town (华亭镇), Chengxiang District (城厢区), are lush and green all over the mountains. Longan ranks first among the four traditional famous fruits in Putian (莆田). Huating Town (华亭镇) is one of the main producing areas and has been included in the national census and registration directory of agricultural products with regional characteristics. In the past, due to factors such as scattered planting, variety degradation, and backward technology, the economic benefits were not obvious, and a large number of longan trees were once in a state of disrepair.
Huating Town (华亭镇) took the lead in establishing the "Gongfu Gui" zone party building joint body (共富桂片区党建联合体) with eight villages including Puliu (埔柳), Houtang (后塘), and Wuyun (五云). Xu Zhiyong (许志勇), Secretary of the Party Committee of Huating Town (华亭镇) and convener of the "Gongfu Gui" zone (共富桂片区), introduced that last year, the zone joined hands with Tiangui Company (天桂公司) to implement the "Ten Thousand Mu Plan of Longan Industrial Park" (桂圆产业园万亩计划). Through the "Party organization + enterprise + cooperative + farmer" model, it will drive the coordinated upgrading of 50,000 mu of Putian longan base in phases and batches. At the same time, it promoted three new technologies such as longan dwarf dense planting and green prevention and control. The coverage rate of improved varieties increased to 68%, and the average yield per mu increased by 10%. The total longan output of the entire zone exceeded 8,000 tons, an increase of 4.5% compared with 2024.
"Cross-county," "cross-township," and "cross-village residence," Putian City (莆田市) launched 12 types of joint construction models in 3 categories. The city empowers the zone party building joint body with the authority of decision-making on affairs, personnel suggestions, and financial management, clarifies the "three lists" including the list of construction and development needs of the zone, the list of responsibilities of the joint construction and assistance party organizations, and the list of assistance measures, and establishes a joint meeting mechanism for zone projects of "weekly consultation, monthly settlement, and quarterly clearance." At present, it has negotiated and resolved zone development matters and promoted the solution of more than 700 problems in industrial development and infrastructure construction, and compacted development responsibilities.
"According to the requirements of the list, the zone has established a linkage mechanism of 'town party committee leading, zone party building joint body coordinating, village and enterprise party organizations implementing, and party members demonstrating and leading,' and coordinated the formulation of industrial plans and brand strategies, investing more than 30 million yuan around the longan industry, and implementing 29 projects such as agricultural irrigation canals and cold storage, promoting the expansion of longan planting area to 25,000 mu," said Xu Zhiyong (许志勇).
At present, within the 60 cross-village joint construction zones, Putian City (莆田市) has laid out 12 rural revitalization demonstration belts, each with an annual subsidy of 20 million yuan for the integrated construction, management, operation, and maintenance of zone infrastructure to achieve the same standards and quality of water, electricity, roads, gas, and networks.
Expert consultation, "prescribing the right medicine" for the industry
"Beida Village (北大村) has more than 1,500 old lychee trees that are more than 100 years old, and its ecological resources are extremely rich. Putian (莆田) has the reputation of 'Famous State of Literature,' with 2,482 Jinshi (进士) and 21 Zhuangyuan (状元) in history, and now 17 academicians have emerged, and its cultural resources are profound," said Lin Ling (林凌), head of the "51 Fun Beida" cultural tourism project (51趣·北大文旅项目). "In addition, the homonym of lychee is 'inspiration,' so we created the 'Travel Through Beida to Go to Beida' IP (穿越北大上北大IP)." This project was negotiated in March last year and started trial operation in May, and has now received more than 700,000 tourists.
In response to project investment risks, Putian City (莆田市) mobilized party member backbones from industrial chain functional departments and leading enterprises to form a professional service team to provide full-process risk control for zone projects.
"The service team organizes local departments and experts to conduct a centralized analysis of the development list, find highlights, identify shortcomings, form personalized analysis reports and improvement suggestions, and promote the continuous improvement of the overall project quality," introduced Fu Shujian (傅书剑), Section Chief of the First Organization Section of the Organization Department of the Putian Municipal Party Committee (莆田市委组织部组织一科科长).
At the same time, the service team conducts quarterly scheduling and analysis of the progress of the development list, the flow of the problem list, and the closed-loop situation of the service list, and reminds and improves the quality of the list filling and the problem of flow stagnation, forming continuous improvement pressure and motivation. At present, Putian City (莆田市) has sorted out more than 6,800 development lists, effectively promoting industrial development, significantly increasing collective economic income, and simultaneously driving mass income increase, and promoting common prosperity.
Since last year, Lin Ling (林凌) has participated in 3 zone joint meetings, and put forward suggestions and judged risks on the extension and development of the project to surrounding villages.
Beida Village (北大村) and Wujiang Village (吴江村) have the same cultural context and complementary resources, but the two villages once encountered the problem of mutual competition and insufficient linkage. Chen Jun (陈君) introduced that under the leadership of the zone, the two villages broke down barriers and jointly prepared an industrial development plan to achieve coordinated development.
The two villages jointly developed projects such as the "water bus" route, connecting the scenic spots of each village along the route. "Tourists taking the 'water bus' ride horses under the lychee forest in Beida Village (北大村) in the morning and drink coffee in the ancient houses of Wujiang Village (吴江村) in the afternoon," said Lin Ling (林凌). The two villages, one dynamic and one static, Beida Village (北大村) is responsible for "attracting traffic" and Wujiang Village (吴江村) is responsible for "retaining customers," which not only enriches the tourist experience, but also realizes the mutual delivery of customers between the two villages.
Sorting out the difficulties in industrial development, Putian City (莆田市) invited business experts, party member rich leaders, and "local experts" to carry out policy publicity and technical training, and accurately diagnosed and prescribed the right medicine for various problems.
Xiuyuan Village (修园村), Shekeng Township (社硎乡), Xianyou County (仙游县), has an average altitude of 640 meters, surrounded by high mountains, with abundant water sources and fertile land. However, due to the remote geographical location and limited arable land area, the village can only grow one season of medium rice a year, and many fields are idle in winter. In October 2023, Xiuyuan Village (修园村) introduced the morel demonstration planting project, taking the first step in turning "idle winter fields into income-increasing fields."
At the end of 2024, Qiu Chunjin (邱春锦), Deputy Director of the Putian Municipal Academy of Agricultural Sciences (莆田市农科所副所长), led a technical team to the village to teach planting techniques hand-in-hand. Last year, the average yield per mu of morels in Xiuyuan Village (修园村) exceeded 500 kilograms, and the total output exceeded 150 tons. Qiu Chunjin (邱春锦) introduced that the village has formed a complete industrial chain of strain breeding, production, drying, and packaging, which not only increased the collective economic income of the village, but also drove villagers to increase their income by working nearby.
Up to now, Putian City (莆田市) has held more than 20 special industrial training courses on "Strong Leading Goose, Prosperous Industry, and Common Prosperity," covering more than 900 village leaders, coordinating 68 party member technical backbones of leading enterprises, 286 party members, and more than 7,800 "three officials and one lawyer" (police officers, judges, prosecutors, lawyers) and other forces, forming a rural cadre team with a combination of forces, policy coordination, and internal and external complementarity.
Score competition, "adding fuel to the fire" for common prosperity
In the process of cross-village joint construction, Putian City (莆田市) carried out the "Flag Leading, Party Member Pioneer" action (旗帜引领·党员先锋行动), organized more than 34,000 on-the-job party members to report to villages (communities), carried out zone activities of "household-to-household benchmarking, grid-to-grid striving for excellence, and village-to-village competition," established a score management and "score supermarket" exchange system, and continuously stimulated party members to play a pioneering and exemplary role in promoting economic and social development and participating in grassroots governance.
In Dongxing Community (东星社区), University Town Zone (大学城片区), Xitianwei Town (西天尾镇), Chen Chunshan (陈春山), the second grid leader and party member of the community, goes out on the street every morning to take a look. In August last year, a sewer in Longzi South Street (龙紫南街) was blocked and returned water, emitting a foul odor. After on-site investigation, Chen Chunshan (陈春山) immediately reported to the community.
Soon, the ecological environment, municipal administration, urban management and other departments arrived at the scene to deal with it and solved this health problem. "Lao Chen (老陈) is a warm-hearted person and has a high reputation in the village," said Chen Yuanguo (陈元国), Secretary of the Party Committee of Dongxing Community (东星社区). According to the party building score regulations of the village, Chen Chunshan (陈春山) has been rated as the most beautiful grid leader 4 times. After receiving the "most beautiful" honorary certificate, Chen Chunshan (陈春山) felt very proud and worked even harder.
In the process of promoting "strong village leading weak village," some strong villages regard weak villages as a burden and the role of active assistance is not obvious; some weak village cadres want face and are unwilling to actively seek help from strong villages.
In response, Putian City (莆田市) introduced measures such as the "Evaluation and Incentive Program for Promoting Green and High-Quality Development" (推进绿色高质量发展考评激励方案) and the "Incentive Measures for Developing and Expanding the Village-Level Collective Economy" (发展壮大村级集体经济激励办法), and regularly carried out activities of "village-level display, town-level exposure, county-level comparison, and city-level evaluation" to create a strong atmosphere of "learning from, catching up with, surpassing, and starting a business." The city took multiple measures, and the passive pressure of cadres "wanting me to do it" turned into the active consciousness of "I want to do it."
The Baitang Lake Agricultural, Industrial, Cultural and Tourism Industry Zone (白塘湖农工文旅产业片区) in Hanjiang District (涵江区), located in the lower reaches of the Mulan Creek (木兰溪), governs 4 administrative villages including Shuangfu Village (双福村) and Chenqiao Village (陈桥村) in Baitang Town (白塘镇). Shuangfu Village (双福村) has ancient lychee trees with a history of more than a thousand years and ancient houses with a history of more than 200 years; Chenqiao Village (陈桥村) has a thousand-year-old mortise and tenon craft and gathers more than 160 enterprises.
"We rely on ancient trees and ancient house resources to explore cultural connotations, use network traffic to leverage the increase in tourists, and successfully won the title of Gold Medal Tourist Village in the province," Guo Lingling (郭玲玲), Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of the Village Committee of Shuangfu Village (双福村), told reporters.
Following the capable people, the cost of trial and error is low. "We explored the 'factory direct supply + live broadcast sales' model to help the transformation and upgrading of the traditional furniture industry," introduced Chen Lihong (陈丽洪), Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of the Village Committee of Chenqiao Village (陈桥村). At present, Chenqiao Village (陈桥村) has hundreds of woodworking villagers working part-time as e-commerce anchors.
The scenic spots of Shuangfu Village (双福村) actively display Chenqiao furniture and guide tourists to go there; Chenqiao Village (陈桥村) sets up scene marketing exhibition halls to receive the traffic of Shuangfu Village (双福村), which also enriches the tourist experience. The two villages help each other and actively extend the cultural tourism industry chain, realizing group development. According to statistics, in 2025, 75% of the village collective economic income growth in all zones in Putian City (莆田市) will double.
"The 'zoning' cross-village joint construction model breaks down administrative regional boundaries, plans the path well, coordinates the steps well, connects the interests well, and promotes the transformation of villages in the basin from 'fighting alone' to 'grouping together for common prosperity'," said Fu Chaoyang (付朝阳), Secretary of the Putian Municipal Party Committee (莆田市委书记). Based on the resource endowments of rural areas, we will strengthen characteristic industries, activate endogenous power, lead the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas with industrial revitalization, and accelerate the realization of the new vision of "Harmonious and Beautiful Putian, Common Prosperity" (和美莆田、共同富裕).
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Walking into the construction site of the Julong Chemical Industrial Park (巨龙化工园区) in Yanting County (盐亭县), Mianyang City (绵阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省), one sees a bustling scene with roaring machinery and workers shuttling back and forth. "The construction of the park involves many departments and complex coordination matters. Since the establishment of the park's Party Committee, many problems that previously required reporting at each level and coordination from various parties can now be efficiently decided and quickly implemented under the coordination of the Party Committee, which has significantly accelerated the progress of the project," said Xu Xiaoshi (胥小世), Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Yanting Economic Development Zone (盐亭经开区).
This change in the park is due to Yanting County's (盐亭县) adherence to promoting the construction and strengthening of the industrial system chain through the deep embedding of Party organizations, and its exploration and implementation of the Chemical Industrial Park Party Committee mechanism. In order to further strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership over economic work and solve the management and coordination problems in the development of the park, Yanting County (盐亭县) innovated the establishment of Party organizations, integrated various forces, and led the high-quality development of the Chemical Industrial Park with high-quality Party building.
In order to ensure that the "macro guidance" of the Park Party Committee is effectively transformed into "micro implementation," the Park Party Committee has established four functional Party branches around key businesses: "Park Construction, Investment Promotion, Enterprise Service, and Social Affairs." "Each branch has clarified the secretary, deputy secretary, members, and member units of the Party branch, and has been given specific responsibilities," Xu Xiaoshi (胥小世) introduced. For example, the Enterprise Service Party Branch has integrated the forces of economic cooperation, human resources and social security, and justice to provide "one-stop" services specifically for employment, financing, legal and other issues encountered in the production and operation of enterprises, changing from "enterprises coming to us" to "services being delivered to the door."
In order to enable the Park Party Committee to move from "visible coverage" to "effective operation," Yanting County (盐亭县) has established a working mechanism of "coordinated discussion, joint activities, joint talent cultivation, problem solving, and industrial linkage."
"Through the 'problem solving' mechanism, we collected the problem of difficulty in recruiting professional and technical talents reflected by the park enterprises. The Park Party Committee quickly coordinated with human resources and social security, education and other departments to organize a special recruitment fair, and promoted the establishment of targeted training cooperation with vocational colleges, effectively alleviating the urgent needs of enterprises," said Wang Jing (王晶), Director of the Yanting County (盐亭县) Human Resources and Social Security Bureau. The relevant mechanism ensures that all parties think in the same direction and exert their efforts in the same direction under the unified leadership of the Party Committee.
At present, the Julong Chemical Industrial Park (巨龙化工园区) in Yanting County (盐亭县) has been approved as a provincial-level chemical industrial park. The country's first natural gas full-chain multi-condition cryogenic processing plant has been built and put into operation, and the Mianyang City (绵阳市) Natural Gas Chemical New Material Pilot Base (绵阳市天然气化工新材料中试基地) has started construction... Under the leadership of the Park Party Committee, a new pattern of regional Party building featuring "Party building leadership, combination of vertical and horizontal, resource sharing, and win-win development" is taking shape, injecting surging power into the high-quality development of the park.
Return to Top"As the 'top leader,' I had more to manage, relaxed my self-discipline, and used my power without principles and too arbitrarily." Not long ago, at a warning education conference of a state-owned enterprise group in Yiyang City (益阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), the confession of Tang (唐)某某, the former Party Secretary and Chairman of the company, in the warning film deeply alerted the cadres present.
In July 2025, the Yiyang Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision (益阳市纪委监委) discovered clues related to Tang (唐)某某 while investigating other cases, and took measures to detain him after investigation and verification. During the investigation, which included reviewing materials and analyzing data flows, investigators discovered that Tang (唐)某某's name and his wife Yang (杨)某某's name appeared together on a housing expropriation assessment entrustment contract.
It turned out that Yang (杨)某某 had invested in an assessment company. Tang (唐)某某 knew that the business undertaken by his wife was within his jurisdiction, but he did not correct it as required. Instead, he intervened by directly "greeting" or indirectly "recommending," and even appeared on the same housing expropriation assessment entrustment contract as the person in charge of the state-owned enterprise (Tang (唐)某某) as Party A and his wife (Yang (杨)某某) as Party B. After verification, Tang (唐)某某 used his power or influence to help his wife's company in 15 projects such as project evaluation and bidding agency, making it directly or indirectly profit more than 2 million yuan.
In February of this year, Tang (唐)某某 was expelled from the Party and removed from public office. In response to the problems exposed in the handling of cases in key areas, the Yiyang Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision (益阳市纪委监委) promoted a special action in the city to tighten and weave a "cannot be corrupted" institutional cage, focusing on important matters and key groups of people, accurately identifying risks, filling institutional gaps, strengthening the rigidity of institutional implementation, and compressing the space for rent-seeking.
[Disciplinary Enforcer's Perspective] The "top leader" of an enterprise has relatively concentrated power, which can easily lead to arbitrary decision-making, "eating off the enterprise," and using power for personal gain and other violations of discipline and law. In this case, Tang (唐)某某 regarded the "responsibility field" entrusted by the organization as a "private plot" for 为所欲为 (wéi suǒ yù wéi - "do as one pleases," to do whatever one wants) and transformed the development dividends of state-owned enterprises into personal gain, exposing problems such as the failure of internal control and the absence of supervision in state-owned enterprises. Leading cadres of state-owned enterprises must strengthen their awareness of discipline, always keep the string of discipline and rules tight, and firmly hold the bottom line. While setting an example, they should strictly manage those around them, educate and restrain their spouses, children, etc., so as to use power cleanly and do things in a down-to-earth manner.
(Liu Manlin (刘曼霖) and Li Jingting (李景庭))
Return to TopBy: 蒋昂妤
The *Records of the Grand Historian* says, "Do not boast of your abilities, be ashamed to flaunt your virtue." These few words, with their eight characters, embody the traditional wisdom of self-cultivation, moral character, and governance, and offer lessons for Party members and cadres to cultivate their character today. Humility, a low profile, practical work, and a lack of concern for fame and fortune are not only "required courses" for personal cultivation but also "mandatory questions" for fulfilling responsibilities. The vast number of Party members and cadres should use ancient teachings as a mirror and practical work as the key, using the practical action of "being modest and prudent, and guarding against arrogance and impetuosity" to build a solid foundation for high-quality development.
"不矜其能" (bù jīn qí néng - "not boast of one's abilities," do not boast of personal talent or pursue temporary effects), but rather focus on laying the foundation and doing practical things that benefit the long term. Take ecological protection, a "matter of national importance" and a long-term plan, for example. This responsibility and commitment are never "shouted out" but must be "done" in a solid and practical way, allowing no room for mere window dressing, superficial gestures, or lip service. In recent years, the vast number of Party members and cadres have resolutely abandoned the impetuous mentality of "emphasizing momentum over practical results," firmly practicing the concept that "green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山). Leading cadres at all levels have taken the lead in tackling key tasks in pollution prevention and control, and grassroots cadres have been rooted in the mountains and forests day after day, patrolling rivers, and rectifying the environment, promoting ecological protection into the entire chain of governance, and continuously transforming ecological advantages into people's well-being.
"羞伐其德" (xiū fá qí dé - "ashamed to flaunt one's virtue," not self-proclaimed virtue), do not boast of work achievements, and always take the recognition of the masses and practical testing as the highest standards, and earnestly handle the "small things" that the masses care about. Tengchong (腾冲), Yunnan (云南), strengthens Party building leadership and innovatively promotes grassroots governance mechanisms such as "fireside meetings" and "courtyard consultation meetings," where Party members and cadres sit on the same bench with the masses and discuss strategies for grassroots governance. There are similar explorations in other places. For example, Haikou (海口), Hainan (海南), has established "neighborhood deliberation halls" to set up consultation platforms at residents' doorsteps; Yueyang (岳阳), Hunan (湖南), has launched "group heroes to judge right and wrong" to promote that contradictions are not turned over, peace is not out of the question, and services are not lacking... Party members and cadres in various places adhere to the principle of doing solid work, not exaggerating achievements, and not avoiding shortcomings, winning the hearts of the people with practical work, and powerfully promoting the concept of "people first" to take root.
Success is built on solid work, and reputation is judged by the people's hearts. The reputation of cadres never comes from high-profile statements or self-promotion, but from the perseverance rooted in the grassroots and the practical things that benefit the people. In the new era and new journey, the tasks of reform and development are arduous. We must maintain a humble and low-key style, be down-to-earth, solid, and pragmatic, and engrave practical work in every task.
Return to TopBy: 胡 特
When the audience is moved by the tranquility and story in a work, the technology is complete because it has successfully "disappeared." The best technology should be the cornerstone of emotional expression, allowing the spiritual core to directly dialogue with the audience.
In the current era where the digital tide is sweeping the globe, literary and artistic creators must not only explore the iteration of technology but also explore how art and technology can evolve in synergy.
From AAA games and film and television special effects to 3D animation, I have been committed to exploring the integration of technology and art over the years.
In ancient Greek, the word Techne represents both art and craft, which means that at the source of human creativity, rational tools and emotional expression have never been separated. Looking at the history of Western art, from the golden ratio of ancient Greece to the perspective rules of the Renaissance, technology has always been a "rational ruler," a means for people to measure the world and reconstruct space. The ultimate pursuit of objective truth constitutes the background of Western art. Turning our attention to China, technology in Chinese aesthetics is more of an emotional extension. Through precise control of materials and tools, knowledge is gained through investigation, achieving a kind of charm that transcends physical form. For example, the scattered perspective commonly seen in Song paintings is essentially a high-level, non-linear visual rendering logic.
This difference is very fascinating, but essentially, both East and West use cutting-edge knowledge to construct the meaning of human existence. The differences in physical materials, cognitive understanding, and technological tools determine the differences in aesthetic perspectives: technology provides order, while art gives soul. Therefore, whenever Eastern and Western art collide and learn from each other, the artistic presentation is particularly brilliant, and each technological iteration stimulates new artistic trends. From this, we can see that art and technology are not two parallel lines; they are more like a double helix structure, intertwined and rising. Human civilization has always used technology as a skeleton to carry the spirit of art.
With the advent of the digital age, this intertwining has entered an unprecedented period of acceleration, and we are experiencing a paradigm shift from the physical world to the digital world. The first stage of evolution is the displacement of tools, from the extension of hand strength to brushes and chisels, and then to the perception and recording of optics. The application of cameras means that art begins to capture the flow of time, and technology helps us transcend the limitations of the naked eye. Then, we ushered in a real qualitative change—the birth of pixels. When matter is transformed into the logical data of 0s and 1s, the medium is completely "liquefied," which means that all physical attributes—light, shadow, texture, gravity—can be redefined in the digital world.
We have entered the era of "computational aesthetics." Creators no longer directly depict a result but are writing a set of "generative logic" that produces results. This shift in thinking is a huge leap in artistic productivity. When working on film and television special effects, I experienced this reconstruction. The task of film and television special effects is to reshape the laws of physics, which can be called visual magicians. The surface scattering of each material is to simulate the real world with the most precise mathematics. On the basis of reaching the ultimate in industrial standards, we optimize algorithms to further render these results in real time. Creation has changed from "offline waiting" to "instant feedback." The relationship between the artist and the computer is no longer the issuance of instructions but a real-time soul resonance, and inspiration can be visualized in an instant. For example, a special effect that simulates an underwater explosion, with the support of GPU (graphics processing unit) computing power, we can see every moment of the explosion, and even the different physical levels in each stage. From the internal high temperature to the perspective and reflection of each layer, we can adjust the parameters in real time, and then produce infinite changes to achieve visual authenticity.
If digital special effects are the infinite approximation of the virtual to reality, then animated films use the most hardcore technology to tell wonderful stories. Every frame, every pixel, is to simulate the most real breathing, and is to convey the inner world of the character at that moment. In the animated film *Elemental*, the Fire people have a very recognizable form. The creators believe that the most expressive form is to express the style of hand-drawing while maintaining the real physical form. We pioneered the combination of real and natural simulated flames with machine learning algorithms, and successfully projected the high-dimensional stylized problem to low dimensions, and then successfully solved the problem through two-dimensional style transfer. Technological breakthroughs allow us to completely retain all the characteristics of real flames, and the speed, shape, temperature, and other attributes of combustion can be changed in time according to the emotional ups and downs of the character in the story. This deep adjustability makes it easier for artists to shape characters. In terms of breadth, because of the universality of technology and algorithms, we can use the same system to process all kinds of characters. This is a good example: artistic persistence often drives technological breakthroughs. At this moment, art and technology are perfectly unified and become the most moving narrative language. As the wave of artificial intelligence is changing all aspects of human society at an unprecedented speed, intelligent agents have reached the level of 1 billion parameters. This non-human logical intelligence emergence is broadening the boundaries of our imagination.
The ultimate technological evolution brings about a huge liberation of creativity, but also brings about aesthetic mediocrity. We begin to yearn for returning, yearning for finding the unique and irreplaceable coordinate of the creator in the torrent of data. Looking back at history and returning to life is particularly important. I look at those ancient statues that are mottled and weathered in the dust of history, and at those brushstrokes hidden in the deserts and deep mountains and forests. Although they are incomplete, they have the spiritual power to travel through thousands of years. Facing these treasures that have experienced years and spanned time and space, I began to think about the real destination of technology. So, I started an experiment of "digital reincarnation," just like artists of different eras in the past, using the technical means we learned in the top industries to awaken the souls sleeping in the classics.
Using digital technology, I tried to analyze the shapes in ancient murals. For every turn and every line, I tried to use digital logic to create the indescribable "charm." I imagined myself as an ancient person, learning the classics of traditional culture, understanding the various drafts and compositions in ancient paintings, and studying the flow and pauses under the lines. I was surprised to find that even in the context of new technologies, we still face similar problems as the ancients. When using engineering thinking to solve them, the pixel sets they show can be perfectly coupled with the oldest images. This is an evolutionary path, from the ancient brush and ink charm to the 3D topological grid lines, and finally to the vibrant digital image. This is not a simple replica, but a real re-creation of the classics with contemporary civilized language.
When the audience is moved by the tranquility and story in a work, the technology is complete because it has successfully "disappeared." The best technology should be the cornerstone of emotional expression, allowing the spiritual core to directly dialogue with the audience. In today's constantly changing technology, our cultural genes are actually our best anchor. Technology liberates productivity, but cultural roots let us know who we are. Only by taking root in this thousand-year-old cultural context can we integrate and create new things, and can we grow with roots in the digital age. Today, we need to maintain our curiosity about technology and adhere to our awe of humanities, and use rational technology to tell emotional stories.
(The author is a digital art practitioner)
Return to TopBy: 张 硕
No topic, no traffic. Today, whether a TV series can become a "hit" depends almost solely on its popularity on social media. This fact is rewriting the creative logic of TV series.
For example, a recent TV series crammed popular character labels such as single fathers, overseas returnee elites, and independent women into the original framework. Worried that there wouldn't be enough highlights, it also implanted plots such as failed blind dates, career setbacks, and contract marriages. What was originally a story of ordinary people's growth was stuffed with a full load of "routines." At first glance, it seems very "new," very "explosive," and very "hot search," but the story is fragmented, the logic cannot stand scrutiny, and it loses the composure of a slow and deliberate narrative.
In the context of the attention economy and emotional consumption, putting different social topics into the "function packages" of different characters and discussing diverse topics such as marriage, workplace, education, and intergenerational relationships in one stop is undoubtedly a positive and innovative attempt to create a strong resonance and fast-paced viewing experience. However, in the social cross-sections constructed in this way, the characters become servants of the topic display. The audience will see characters who are "facing a mid-life crisis" and "burdened with trauma from their original family" rather than complete, fleshed-out "people," attracting attention but failing to evoke deep empathy.
Literary and artistic works are higher than life not by being detached from life, but by expressing life more essentially and typically. Only topics that originate from specific "people" and grow naturally from the real soil of life have vitality. It's like simmering a pot of good soup over a slow fire. Empathy and topics are the natural aroma it emits, the natural result of various ingredients catalyzed by time and heat. For example, Ning Xiuxiu (宁绣绣) in "Growing Everything" is stubborn yet humble, carefully guarding the life and dignity of her family while often being overwhelmed by the pressure of etiquette. The weight and complexity of life carried by the characters cannot be simply defined by labels and require the audience to carefully understand them in their long "growth" process.
From "Desire," "The Age of the Wheel," to "A Lifelong Journey" and "The Long Season," why are these dramas unforgettable, always bringing us profound and lasting aftertastes? It is precisely because of the completeness and solidity of the characters. When the character's personality, obsession, and weaknesses are established, every subsequent step is a choice that the character has to make under the interaction of their personality and the specific environment. It makes the audience believe that in such a situation, he can only do this. This inevitability of fate will bring the audience a huge spiritual shock with a "real" experience, and also make the work a classic. On the other hand, the "design topic - collage plot - fill character" style of drama presents a carefully assembled "spectacular" life. Even when the characters are arguing, they are still logically rigorous and full of golden sentences, lacking the real sense of stumbling and incoherent speech in life. Watching this kind of drama is like drinking a bottle of carbonated drink precisely blended according to a formula, and then burping - it's very refreshing for a while, but there's no aftertaste.
The vitality of typical characters determines the vitality of literary and artistic works. Only by allowing creation to return to the excavation of the depth of human nature can we create real and vivid characters and let the emotion remain in the audience's hearts for a long time.
Return to TopBy: 滕 勇
The popular industry drama "Golden Gate" focuses its cameras on customs passenger inspection officers, telling the story of Guo Cong (郭聪), the chief of the airport passenger inspection section, leading his team in a battle of wits and courage with smuggling gangs within the hundred-step-long entry and exit channels. As the first domestic TV series on the theme of customs passenger inspection, the show's ratings have been rising steadily since its premiere, consistently ranking at the top of the ratings charts in its time slot.
Why can this unfamiliar professional subject matter attract the audience's attention? The work gets straight to the point, presenting a gene sample smuggling case full of suspense. The criminal gang sets up a 螳螂捕蝉 (táng láng bǔ chán - "mantis stalks cicada," to pursue a narrow gain while ignoring a greater danger) scheme – first arranging a large number of "water smugglers" to gather at the customs to create chaos, then sending fake "boatmen" to deliberately expose themselves to attract firepower, while the real carriers mix in the crowd and wait for an opportunity to pass through. Guo Cong saw through this trick at a glance, and used a counter-strategy, arranging his subordinate Zhang Yu (张瑜) to act as the "cicada" in the open, while he himself transformed into the "oriole" to盯住 the real target. In just one episode, there are four reversals, linked one after another, creating a tense and exciting "strong plot" that enhances the watchability of the work.
But relying solely on the suspense and reversals at the beginning is not enough to "stick" the audience to keep watching. In the past two years, industry dramas have easily fallen into two extremes: either using professional jargon as decoration, while the core is still about romance, or blindly pursuing "major cases," turning ordinary positions into heroic legends. The method that "Golden Gate" tries to break through is to focus the story on real professional work, restoring the "truth" of ordinary people, so that the audience feels that their "IQ is respected." The inspection process in the play, from using ultraviolet lamps to identify passport anti-counterfeiting marks, to judging the density of suspicious items through luggage X-ray images, 1:1 restores real operating specifications, and even the walkie-talkie call signs comply with work procedures. The cases are not "strange cases" fabricated out of thin air. The carpet drug hiding case, the helmeted hornbill skull smuggling case, and the national treasure ancient painting smuggling case are all based on real cases. In particular, the plot in the play where suspects use special groups such as the elderly and children to commit crimes is both story-driven and allows the audience to see the real risks and feel the human warmth and law enforcement wisdom behind the customs work.
In terms of character shaping, the master-apprentice inheritance line is filmed with a sense of layering. Guo Cong's master, Chen Sanhe (陈三河), was retaliated against by a smuggling group after solving a drug-hiding case in an e-sports player's trophy four years ago, and suffered serious injuries in a car accident. Guo Cong took over his master's burden and taught the newcomer Zhang Yu hand-in-hand. Three generations of masters and apprentices, one channel, one mission. The design of intergenerational inheritance gives the professional spirit a tangible flesh and blood.
The work uses port supervision as a micro-perspective, and also concretizes the profound changes in China's active connection with international rules and improvement of the governance system. It tells us that high-level opening up is by no means disorderly liberalization, but a two-way effort of rule connectivity, standard integration, and governance collaboration. The story background of each unit of the series, whether it is simplifying cross-border business travel inspection procedures, standardizing international trade supervision paradigms, or the specific implementation of transparent and rule-of-law enforcement, all demonstrates China's determination to break down barriers and smooth circulation through institutional opening up, and shows the world China's firm stance of expanding opening up and embracing globalization.
"Golden Gate" is not a perfect industry drama. The narrative fire of the cases is still lacking, the units feel a little loose, and some supporting characters are slightly thin. But the work's pursuit of the "truth" of artistic creation makes us believe that there are many unknown and moving stories happening in the hundred-step passenger inspection channel. The reason why the four characters of "guarding the national gate" shine brightly is precisely because of the light created by those who stick to their ordinary positions day after day with love and professionalism.
(The author is the Deputy Dean of the Broadcasting and Television Planning Institute of the State Administration of Radio and Television)
Return to TopBy: 张明瑟
"Originally thought it was a love story, but unexpectedly it's a national epic." During the "May Day" holiday, the micro-drama "enemy" created by the original team of "Escape from the British Museum" ignited the patriotic sentiments of netizens, becoming a top hit with nearly 1 billion views and millions of comments.
What makes it so good? "The theme, details, narrative, rhythm, and acting are all excellent," a TV producer summarized. This short drama does indeed create a high-quality texture that can withstand scrutiny. The 8 episodes, totaling 37 minutes, completely tell a tortuous and complex patriotic story: a young male and female protagonist accidentally fall into a virtual world, starting a cyclical "infinite flow" challenge, and this time the opponents are a couple from the Peking opera world with high martial arts skills.
The martial arts scenes are agile and full of tension; the drama is full of twists and turns, with plenty of suspense. But these highlights are not enough to support a micro-drama breaking out of its circle. Micro-dramas, especially the recently popular AI comic dramas, are best at providing a high density of audio-visual elements, and viewers don't even have time to think before the plot enters the next stage.
What truly touches the hearts of thousands of netizens is emotion. That patriotic feeling that comes from the bottom of the heart and overflows the screen stirs a stream of consciousness in the audience's hearts that cannot be calmed for a long time. In the heat of battle, the story flashes back to a past life. The Peking opera couple guarding the checkpoint were originally a pair of unfortunate lovers who wandered into the opera troupe as children. Because of a teaching from their master, "When playing a hero, you must respect the hero in your heart, otherwise, you won't be able to muster that energy!" They then gave a wonderful performance of "The Double Martyrs," becoming famous stars for a time. Later, during the Japanese invasion of China, amidst the flames of war, the young "Peking Opera Double Stars" were forced to perform for the invaders in order to protect the lives of 30 villagers. But they unexpectedly took the opportunity to eliminate the enemy who attempted cultural colonization, and died heroically on the stage...
In addition to the master's on-the-nose line, the great righteousness of the country is never explicitly stated, but is hidden in the details, allowing the audience to savor it repeatedly. The nicknames of the "Peking Opera Double Stars" are "Qiaotou" (桥头) and "Xiang Kou" (巷口), referring to the Marco Polo Bridge (卢沟桥) and Nanjing Alley (南京巷) respectively; the couplet on the stage in the background reads, "Even with makeup on, every inch of the heart belongs to the country"... The behavioral motivations and growth stories that are skipped over by the fast-paced narrative are supplemented by meticulous details, the characters are enriched, and the patriotic feelings have a solid story foundation. The lead actor, screenwriter, and director "Jianbing Guozai" (煎饼果仔) was deeply moved by a heroic anti-Japanese story in the opera world, and used this as a prototype for artistic adaptation, integrating the patriotic story into the "infinite flow" mode popular in online literature, deepening the content depth of the micro-drama.
The "infinite flow" and the anti-Japanese war theme seem "incongruous," but they deeply fit in the play. Each generation has its own way of expression. Generation Z grew up in the Internet age, and the popular culture they are exposed to is particularly rich, and the creative ideas and the means to realize them are more diverse. They have open minds and use novel forms to express the real emotions surging in their hearts, and there are often works that "arise from unknown feelings and go deep." "enemy" is such a work. The main creative team's previous work "Escape from the British Museum" was also inspired by a true story, and young people also used digital technology to help veteran soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) have a virtual dialogue with their sacrificed comrades, and produced an AI short drama "Going Home" (回家) that "revives" the volunteer martyrs and returns them to their country, and so on. This kind of expression is in line with the aesthetic habits of contemporary young people, and often quickly resonates with netizens at home and abroad.
Whether a work is a sincere investment or a "money-making routine," the eyes of the masses are discerning. A major problem in the current creation of micro-dramas is that there are many hooks, strong reversals, and dazzling pictures, but sometimes there is a lack of emotional core support. After the "cool feeling," the audience is not moved, and even can't remember the characters or the plot. And when the new generation of creators can confidently and calmly explore the profound history, show the vivid reality, and creatively express the emotions that have been accumulated in their hearts for a long time, new mass literature and art will emerge with more heartfelt works, and there will be more possibilities to be remembered by time.
Return to TopAudiences have long suffered from the "fast-paced sugar-coating" of ancient idol dramas, and "Holding the White Lantern" is a breath of fresh air. The emotional storyline progresses gradually, without mindless misunderstandings, conflicts, or humble compromises and concessions. Instead, it features two clear-headed and independent souls drawing closer to each other. This undoubtedly better aligns with the current audience's view of love—the male protagonist is not a love-deficient personality waiting to be saved, and the female protagonist is not an anxious and fragile "vase." What unfolds between them is an equal love that is not entangled, not internally draining, not humble, and not ingratiating. At the same time, the drama focuses on Chinese-style aesthetics, taking a refined and realistic approach throughout, which is visually comfortable and healing. This work serves as a reminder to creators: compared to "appearance" and "instant gratification," focusing on narrative and character development is the greatest sincerity.
(Dalian, Liaoning Province, Jiang Renfeng (姜人凤))
Return to TopBy: 王十月
More than 20 years ago, "Tianya Club (天涯社区)" and "Rongshuxia (榕树下)" sparked a literary craze in cyberspace, followed by the sudden rise of online literature, and then blogs, Weibo, public accounts and other media forms taking turns on the stage... In this process, many traditional literary journals still stubbornly adhered to the pride and decency of "pure literature," until their circulation plummeted. How can literature establish itself today? What can traditional literary journals do to promote new mass literature under prosperous internet conditions?
As a member of the wave of the times, the process of my old literary publication *Works* (《作品》) trying out short videos is very typical.
In April 2020, *Works* magazine took the lead in settling on the Douyin (抖音) platform. At an academic conference, colleagues greeted the opening of the Douyin account of *Works* with well-intentioned jokes. Five years later, we triggered a phenomenon-level spread with a short video of "the editor-in-chief chasing readers." The "pursuit" and "call" of literary journals to readers in the video resonated with a group of journal editors-in-chief. With the launch of a series of situational short dramas and literary lectures, the number of clicks began to easily exceed 10,000. In just a few months, the total number of clicks on the *Works* video account exceeded 2.5 million, and the subscription volume of the magazine's micro-store increased by 5 times compared with the previous year. Many literary enthusiasts who had never subscribed to literary journals, or veteran readers who had not subscribed to literary journals for many years, joined the subscription team.
Looking back at these videos that went viral, their common feature is that literature has taken off its aloof mask and returned to the public eye with a full of worldly atmosphere. The editor-in-chief of the literary journal no longer sits upright, but instead borrows the bridge of the short drama to start the "self-deprecating" mode. Many writers left messages saying that they felt a pang in their noses while laughing and understood the difficulty of running a journal. The short videos on literary creation experience and submission skills condense decades of writing and editing experience, which can not only allow the audience to understand the editor's selection ideas, but also provide writing directions for ordinary writers. The positive feedback they received proves that in the age of algorithms, "warmth" and "groundedness" are still the traffic passwords of literary communication.
In my superficial understanding, the current predicament of literary communication is essentially the lag of communication thinking. Many literary institutions simply equate new media platforms with marketing channels. This utilitarian thinking of "traffic first" has led many literary short videos to become stiff advertising collages. Everyone is in a hurry to get benefits from the Internet but is unwilling to pay first. The real way to break the situation lies in understanding the law of value exchange in the Internet era - only by creating value first can we gain attention. In the final analysis, the Internet is altruistic thinking. The success code of *Works* short videos lies in the practice of altruistic thinking. Behind those seemingly joking self-deprecating remarks lies the perseverance of literary ideals; every sharing of writing skills flows with understanding and care for creators. When we deconstruct the secrets of creation in a relaxed way, what we gain is not only traffic, but also the emotional resonance of literary enthusiasts. This kind of communication is not the elimination of literary value, but the reconstruction of value with a new carrier. The essence of literature has always continued in the dialectic of change and invariance.
Literary communication should be based on a deep understanding of the context of the times. Literary communication on short video platforms is neither a digital replica of traditional paper media, nor an entertainment appendage. It requires creators to have both literary sensitivity and communication wisdom: condensing life experience into golden sentences that hit people's hearts, and transforming creative experience into perceptible practical value. The Internet can be regarded as a touchstone of literary value. It will quickly eliminate fast-food literature without vitality, and it will also allow the works of literary amateurs with fresh life experiences to stand out.
The algorithm says it is "ruthless" but "affectionate." In the game between algorithms and human nature, the ultimate answer to literary communication may lie in this: cultivate content with an altruistic heart, reconstruct value with innovative thinking, break monopolies with big data, and break down barriers with self-media. This is also the most moving appearance of literature in the Internet era.
(The author is the president and editor-in-chief of *Works* Magazine (《作品》杂志社).)
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