Summary: Hebei province is upgrading its traditional industries like steel and petrochemicals, aiming for high-end, intelligent, and green development, following Xi Jinping's directives. The province is fostering innovation through research institutions, technology deployments, and financial support, leading to higher value-added products, reduced pollution, and increased efficiency. Hebei is also collaborating with Beijing and Tianjin, absorbing industries and technologies to create new industrial clusters, exemplified by the valve manufacturing industry in Cheng'an County. The province's top official stated that Hebei will seize the opportunity presented by the expansion of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei International Science and Technology Innovation Center to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, develop new quality productive forces based on local conditions, and better develop themselves in promoting the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
Summary: Since the launch of the education campaign on establishing and practicing a correct view of performance, various regions and departments have been implementing the general requirements of "serving the public wholeheartedly, benefiting the people, making scientific decisions, and earnestly implementing tasks." Multiple regions and departments are integrating study, investigation, and rectification, combining goal orientation with problem orientation to ensure tangible results in the education campaign. Several local governments, including those of Jinan, Fangchenggang, and Xingtai, are reported to be synchronizing rectification efforts with their investigations into the performance view problems that they have identified. Places like Heilongjiang's Heihe are trying to solve specific problems by creating mechanisms like "masses order, organizations dispatch, party members accept orders, track and evaluate orders." The article emphasizes the rectification of problems and establishment of mechanisms to consolidate the achievements in various locales.
Summary: To mark the 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day, the article emphasizes the importance of scientific and technological modernization for achieving Chinese-style modernization. It highlights Xi Jinping's call for scientists to contribute to national development and the drive for self-reliance in science and technology, particularly in areas like semiconductors, referencing Huawei's advancements following the "Tao (τ) Law". The article also discusses the development of new quality productive forces through technological innovation, citing examples in commercial aerospace, quantum computing, and the upgrading of traditional industries. Finally, the piece stresses the importance of fostering young scientific talent and promoting the spirit of scientists to support future innovation. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On International Children's Day, Chinese state media interviewed representatives from the National Health Commission, the National Medical Products Administration, and the National Disease Control Bureau on improving children's healthcare access and outcomes. The officials discussed expanding pediatric medical resources by establishing national and regional children's medical centers, increasing pediatric services at general hospitals, and increasing the number of community healthcare centers that can provide pediatric healthcare. To address drug shortages, China will offer incentives for pharmaceutical companies to research and produce pediatric drugs, including patent extensions and market exclusivity. Furthermore, the officials mentioned the "Five Healths" promotion, a campaign focused on improving children's weight, vision, mental health, bone health, and oral health.
Summary: The "Jiaoping No. 1," an extra-large diameter shield tunneling machine, rolled off the assembly line in Changsha, Hunan on May 29. Jointly built by China Railway 11th Bureau Group and CREG, the machine will be used for the Mangshan Tunnel construction of the Jiaozuo-Pingdingshan railway. The machine weighs 3,500 tons and has an installed power of 10,000 kilowatts, enabling integrated and continuous operation. The commissioning of Jiaoping No. 1 was done by workers at the CREG Changsha Second Industrial Park. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft, carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew, successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site on May 29th at 20:11 Beijing time. The three astronauts, Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang, were confirmed to be in good health after their 210-day stay aboard the Chinese space station. During their mission, the crew conducted three extravehicular activities, including inspecting the Shenzhou-20 return capsule window and installing space debris protection. The mission included the first instance of a spacecraft return being delayed due to space debris impact, the first time an astronaut crew changed ships for return, and the first emergency launch of a spacecraft.
Summary: Xi Jinping responded to students involved in the "Sailing the Blue: China-U.S. Youth Friendship Voyage," noting that the "5-year 50,000" U.S. youth exchange initiative had been fulfilled ahead of schedule. Participants in the exchange emphasized the importance of youth engagement for fostering mutual understanding between the two countries. Ray Dalio of Bridgewater expressed gratitude for Xi's recognition of the initiative, seeing it as an effective way to promote win-win cooperation between the U.S. and China. Students involved said the initiative helped them to understand Chinese culture. The article concludes that people from both countries feel that U.S. and China need to cooperate for a better future.
Summary: This article celebrates the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt, highlighting their long-standing friendship and cooperation. It emphasizes the mutual support between the two nations, citing Egypt's support for China's UN seat in 1971. Leaders from both countries, including Xi Jinping and President Sisi, have met multiple times, elevating their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. China has become Egypt's largest trading partner, with collaborations in infrastructure and technology. Both countries also coordinate on the international stage, particularly in multilateral forums, though the United States is not discussed.
Summary: Politburo member Chen Wenqing, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, attended the 14th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in Moscow. Chen stated that the world is in a period of turbulence and change, with "hegemonism" and Cold War thinking on the rise, and that China opposes this. He promoted Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative as a way to address global security challenges, advocating for multilateralism and respect for international law. Chen also criticized "hegemonism and power politics," without explicitly naming the United States. Chen attended a BRICS luncheon and held bilateral meetings with security officials from Russia and other nations, including Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu.
Summary: Hu Zhaoming, spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced that Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, will pay a state visit to China from June 2nd to 6th at the invitation of Xi Jinping. The visit suggests a continued focus on strengthening bilateral ties between China and Laos. No information regarding the United States was mentioned.
Summary: As of May 27th, the China-Laos Railway has operated over 100,000 passenger trains, transporting 73.38 million passengers, according to the China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. Of those passengers, over 840,000 were cross-border travelers. Cross-border travel on the railway is now commonplace.
Summary: This article discusses the rise of "Guochao," a trend of Chinese cultural products and brands gaining popularity in Europe, reflecting a renewed sense of cultural confidence among Chinese youth. It argues that this phenomenon is driven by China's economic and technological development, allowing for the modernization and reinterpretation of traditional culture. The trend sees Chinese brands transmitting not just goods but a lifestyle merging traditional culture with modern aesthetics. It connects this trend to Xi Jinping's Global Civilization Initiative, emphasizing cultural exchange and mutual learning between civilizations instead of conflict. The author posits that China is confidently engaging with the world through its cultural heritage.
Summary: NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Dongming met with Albanian Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ermonela Felaj, in Beijing on May 29. They exchanged in-depth views on China-Albania relations, China-Central and Eastern European countries cooperation, and exchanges between the two legislative bodies, focusing on topics of mutual interest. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A group of 20 British descendants of WWII British POWs rescued by Chinese fishermen from the Lisbon Maru visited Qingbang Island, Zhoushan, Zhejiang to pay respects at a memorial. The descendants, including Christopher Borchi (grandson of John Borchi) and Kirsten Dugan, expressed deep gratitude for the fishermen's selfless actions. Dugan read a poem emphasizing peace and enduring friendship between the two peoples. They planted a "peace tree" to symbolize continued remembrance and the passing down of the story to future generations.
Summary: Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with foreign representatives attending the 5th Wanshou International Security Symposium in Beijing. He promoted China's Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Data Security Initiative, as well as achievements of China's major home-field diplomacy. During the meeting, Peng also elaborated on China's positions on international and regional hotspots.
Summary: A reception was held in Beijing on May 29th to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. The event was co-hosted by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Egyptian Embassy in China. Xue Kelaiti Zakeer, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the reception along with representatives from various sectors of China and Egypt, and diplomatic envoys from some countries. There is no mention of the United States in the report.
Summary: The 10th China-South Asia Expo will be held in Kunming, Yunnan from June 11-16, with Bangladesh as the theme country and Laos as the guest of honor. Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong noted that trade between China and South Asian countries is experiencing strong growth, with China being the largest trade partner for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Yunnan Province Vice Governor Liu Yong highlighted that the expo will offer nearly 800 free booths for South Asian countries and that cross-border freight via the China-Laos Railway now covers 19 countries and regions. This year's expo will focus on regional cooperation, high-quality development, and mutually beneficial opportunities, featuring new sectors like service trade and low-altitude economy. The expo will also involve international procurement, including participation from UN agencies, and will link with other international events.
Summary: Beijing Mayor Yin Yong stated that the city will focus on optimizing its capital functions and promoting coordinated development with Tianjin and Hebei during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. Key initiatives include relocating non-capital functions, supporting the development of Xiong'an New Area, and building a modern capital metropolitan area. Beijing aims to develop a modern industrial system with competitive advantages in emerging industries, including artificial intelligence and green energy. The city will also focus on improving public services and urban governance to enhance residents' quality of life.
Summary: At a press conference in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region Chairman Karma Tseten outlined priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing stability, development, ecology, and border security under Xi Jinping's directives. Tseten highlighted efforts to foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, develop new productive forces, and integrate into both domestic and international economic cycles, all while focusing on green development. Further, efforts are being made to improve public services for those living on the border. The region is focusing on ecological protection, including strengthening biodiversity conservation and the implementation of protection projects.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance successfully issued RMB 6 billion in green sovereign bonds in Hong Kong, marking the first time the central government has issued such bonds in the city. The issuance was met with strong demand from international investors, with total subscriptions reaching RMB 62.4 billion, over ten times the issuance amount. The bonds, which included 3-year and 5-year tranches, will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated that the issuance would attract more cross-border RMB financing and solidify Hong Kong's role as an offshore RMB hub.
Summary: Following severe rainstorms in Hunan province's Lixian county, early rice crops are recovering due to timely drainage and preventative measures. Local agricultural officials like Liu Tao mobilized resources to drain waterlogged fields and provided farmers with technical guidance. Accurate weather forecasts and early warnings disseminated through various channels helped minimize damage. Farmers like Hu Jingming are working to manage their crops, balancing drainage needs with the risk of dehydration and pest infestation. Officials are also preparing for potential drought conditions later in the growing season.
Summary: China's summer grain harvest is underway, with over 20% already collected nationwide by May 28th, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Winter wheat areas were stabilized and seedling conditions recovered following unusual continuous rainfall last autumn. Early rice planting proceeded smoothly due to favorable spring weather, with acreage remaining stable and seedling growth normal. Spring planting is over 90% complete, with emerging crops in good condition.
Summary: The Central Propaganda Department and the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协) jointly announced the selection of ten "Most Beautiful Scientific Workers" to promote scientific innovation and the spirit of scientists. These individuals are recognized for their contributions to various fields, including nuclear technology, space exploration, new energy batteries, and ecological protection. They are presented as models for other scientific workers to emulate in achieving technological self-reliance and contributing to China's modernization. The award aims to encourage Chinese scientists to independently advance science and technology for the country and its people. A special program featuring the award ceremony will be broadcast soon.
Summary: To celebrate the 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day, China lauded exemplary scientists, the "Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers," for their contributions to national development. These scientists, including Xu Hongjie who built the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, and Su Quanke, the chief engineer of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, are praised for their dedication to overcoming key technological challenges. Jin Haizu is recognized for her team's development of a high-energy density lithium-ion battery and AI-driven research methods. Gui Haichao, a professor at Beihang University, conducted 68 space science experiments on the Chinese space station, covering areas such as microgravity fluid physics and life sciences. The scientists' achievements highlight China's focus on scientific innovation and technological self-reliance.
Summary: Radio host Lei Ming creates audio descriptions of films for the visually impaired, initially inspired by a request to describe a science fiction movie. He started with the film "Tangshan Earthquake," spending months preparing the script. His "Movies for the Blind" project gained support and was formalized by the Hangzhou Disabled Persons' Federation. Over 16 years, Lei Ming and his team have described over 200 films, and he hopes to expand access and reduce prejudice through accessible cinema. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Dunhuang, Gansu province is leveraging its cultural and tourism resources to aggressively develop low-altitude tourism, enriching its low-altitude economy. Helicopter and glider tours are popular at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China will officially enter flood season on June 1st, with the southern regions entering their main flood season. The Ministry of Water Resources reports that while major rivers remain stable, localized extreme rainfall has already caused significant floods in smaller rivers and increased the risk of landslides. They are prioritizing repairs of damaged water infrastructure from last year, with 84.8% already completed and the remainder expected by the end of June. The Ministry of Water Resources is emphasizing strict implementation of flood control measures. The report did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Water Resources has completed flood control exercises for major river basins including the Yangtze, Yellow, Huai, Hai, Pearl, Songliao, and Taihu in preparation for potential major floods in 2026. Using digital twins of the river basins, the exercises simulated flood scenarios and tested capabilities in rainfall monitoring, forecasting, coordinated water project management, hydrological emergency response, and emergency response to unexpected events. The exercises were designed to improve coordination and practical capabilities in flood control across different river basins. The exercises are part of a larger plan to prepare for major floods in 2026.
Summary: This article reports on efforts in Tai'an, Shandong Province, to improve labor dispute resolution for workers in "new employment forms" like delivery drivers. A delivery driver, Du Yingbin, was able to recover withheld wages and medical expenses through the "Yue Xiaozhong" volunteer service team. The local labor dispute arbitration院 is establishing service stations and mobile arbitration courts to provide legal aid and resolve disputes more efficiently. The goal is to shift from reactive dispute resolution to proactive prevention, addressing the growing number of labor disputes as this sector expands. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses initiatives in Tai'an, Shandong province, specifically in Daiyue district, aimed at improving the rights and well-being of workers in new employment models. These initiatives include establishing rest stops and rider-friendly communities to provide comfort and convenience for delivery workers. The goal is to provide dispute resolution and policy consultation services at the grassroots level, such as in communities, to ensure that workers are respected and rewarded for their efforts. The article advocates for further innovative measures to safeguard labor rights and encourage productivity. The article does not directly mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Shantou is pioneering "token export" (词元出海), enabling the sale of AI processing units to overseas clients, primarily in Southeast Asia, with significantly reduced costs compared to using foreign computing power. Shantou leverages its abundant green energy from offshore wind farms and robust international fiber optic cable infrastructure to provide low-latency AI services. The city is attracting AI companies and developers, particularly in the toy manufacturing sector, with government support including subsidies of up to 30% on computing power. Shantou is establishing a "data bonded zone" to facilitate compliant cross-border data flow and aims to become a leading hub for international data interaction, supported by policies for "data processing within the zone" (来数加工). The success of this initiative is evidenced by collaborations with Vietnamese companies and the adoption of domestic large language models by AI toy manufacturers, enhancing their international competitiveness.
Summary: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced a two-month "Qinglang" campaign beginning immediately, focused on optimizing the online business environment and rectifying the malicious hyping of enterprise-related information. The campaign will target four key areas: malicious hyping of enterprise information, defamation of enterprises, seeking illegal profits, and infringement of entrepreneurs' personal rights. Specific actions include cracking down on the spread of false information using AI, the use of internet trolls to spread negative information, and extortion through the threat of negative publicity. The campaign aims to address issues such as the malicious manipulation of public opinion and the distortion of entrepreneurs' reputations. No mention of the United States was included in the article.
Summary: A conference hosted by the National Energy Administration highlighted 51 "AI+" energy applications, including intelligent grid planning, aimed at addressing critical industry challenges and promoting energy sector transformation. These scenarios align with the previously released "Implementation Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Development of 'Artificial Intelligence+' Energy." The initiative seeks to establish scalable solutions and business models for integrating AI into the energy sector, focusing on areas like grid management and emerging energy business models. The goal is to improve the intelligent development level of the energy industry. The applications include AI for grid planning and management, and to support new energy business models such as virtual power plants.
Summary: A revised version of the "China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. Railway Passenger Transport Regulations" will be implemented on June 1st, featuring 28 adjustments to the 2024 edition. The updated regulations clarify rules for electronic train tickets and revise regulations related to student tickets, lost items, connecting tickets, passenger errors, and luggage delivery times. Notably, the new regulations introduce restrictions on purchasing tickets for passengers who refuse to pay additional fares for violations like fare evasion or using fraudulent tickets. These passengers will be notified of the restrictions, and the restrictions will be lifted upon payment of the required fare and a 50% surcharge. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ahead of International Children's Day, various regions in China are organizing diverse activities for children. For example, on May 28th, the Central Road Primary School in Gaoqing County, Zibo City, Shandong Province, held a "Non-Heritage Cuju Welcomes 'June 1st'" themed event. Children experienced the charm of traditional sports through Cuju. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing has released an implementation plan outlining a comprehensive deployment for high-quality urban development in the capital for the current and coming period. The plan, comprised of 30 points and 148 key tasks, aims for significant progress towards building a world-class harmonious and livable capital by 2030 and initial completion by 2035. Key focuses include strengthening the "four centers" functions, high-level construction of the core functional area, promoting the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei world-class city cluster, and promoting regional development according to local conditions within the circle. The plan will also focus on the transformation and upgrading of the South Central Axis area.
Summary: To commemorate the 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day, the article highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on technological self-reliance as crucial for China's modernization. It details advancements in areas like semiconductor "Tao (τ) Law" led by Huawei's He Tingbo, RNA research, flash memory chips, and rapid circuit breakers, illustrating China's efforts to overcome technological bottlenecks and foster new productive forces. The article also mentions the importance of cultivating young scientists and promoting the spirit of scientists. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: On National Science and Technology Workers' Day, Xi Jinping called on researchers to contribute to building a strong science and technology nation. The article highlights scientists working in extreme environments, such as Antarctica, deep underground laboratories, the deep sea, and the Tibetan Plateau. Researchers at the Qinling Station in Antarctica are conducting comprehensive observations of the high-altitude atmosphere. Scientists are also using the China Jinpin Underground Laboratory to search for dark matter.
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Summary: China is expanding its "child-friendly city" initiatives, with 116 pilot cities aiming to improve conditions for over 110 million children by the end of 2025. These initiatives focus on incorporating children's perspectives ("one-meter view") into urban planning and development, creating child-friendly spaces and services, and encouraging children's participation in urban governance. Cities like Shijiazhuang and Changsha are implementing measures such as building child-focused parks, providing healthcare services, and establishing channels for children to voice their opinions on community matters. Jiaxing has created over 420 "children's observation groups" and even allows children to propose suggestions that can be turned into formal proposals. These efforts aim to create environments where children can thrive and actively contribute to their communities.
Summary: The author recounts reading the entirety of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* aloud with their fifth-grade son over two years. They detail how this slow, deliberate reading fostered discussion, appreciation for classical Chinese language, and a deeper understanding of the text. The author contrasts this experience with the abundance of easily accessible, often fragmented, information available to children today. They suggest that reading classics provides essential nourishment for children and helps them to find a path forward in the information era. The author does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: During the "May Day" holiday, the city of Qianjiang in Hubei Province, known for its crayfish, attracted 1.108 million tourists and generated 870 million yuan in tourism revenue. Qianjiang is famous not only as a major crayfish production area but also as the origin of "Oil Braised Crayfish," offering over 100 different crayfish dishes. Popular dishes include Oil Braised Crayfish, Garlic Crayfish, and Lemon Bubble Crayfish, with restaurants concentrated in areas like the China Qianjiang Ecological Crayfish City and the Qianjiang Wuji Crayfish City. The city boasts 956,000 acres dedicated to crayfish farming and aims for an annual crayfish catering turnover of approximately 18 billion yuan by 2025. The article does not contain discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Archaeological findings from 2024 onward in Jingdezhen, involving multiple institutions, trace the city's continuous porcelain production from the Song dynasty to the Qing dynasty. Discoveries at sites like Luoma Bridge reveal the use of various kiln types and fuel sources, indicating involvement with the Yuan dynasty's Fuliang Porcelain Bureau and Ming dynasty imperial production. Excavations also show how Jingdezhen learned from other regions, including the introduction of techniques and materials from West Asia and Europe, especially during the Ming dynasty and the 17th-19th centuries. The research highlights the importance of local resources like kaolin clay and timber, and the city's infrastructure, including ancient road networks and drainage systems, in supporting its porcelain industry. The study did not report on U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Archaeological excavations at the Tianhou Palace, Mosque, and Siwang Temple sites in Jingdezhen provide insights into the city's development as a handicraft town. The Tianhou Palace, originally believed to have been built during the Qing Dynasty, was discovered to have been built in the late Ming Dynasty, coinciding with the rise of maritime trade. The Mosque was built no earlier than the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and the site was originally a high-level porcelain workshop with a high level of Muslim involvement. These sites reveal Jingdezhen's transformation into a specialized handicraft town based on ceramic workshops and merchant guilds, with the Tianhou Palace and Mosque forming the "internal and external double circulation trade system" connecting maritime and land trade routes.
Summary: This article discusses the potential integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into archaeological practices. It posits that AI can aid in identifying potential dig sites by analyzing satellite imagery and geographical data, and can assist in organizing fragmented archaeological data like excavation reports and historical documents. However, the author emphasizes that AI should serve as a "questioning assistant" rather than a replacement for human archaeologists, with all AI-derived conclusions traceable back to original sources. The core value of AI lies in its ability to enhance the cycle of observation, judgment, and verification, ultimately urging archaeologists to return to the original materials and evidence. The integration of AI into archeology is not discussed in the context of the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article is a personal reflection on the author's childhood home in Chongqing, which they later discovered was the site of a historical "Ma Xiangyue" private postal service dating back to the late Qing Dynasty. The Ma Xiangyue was a significant private postal service operating in southwestern China. Founded in 1852, it played a crucial role in connecting immigrants with their distant relatives, especially during the "Huguang Filling Sichuan" migration wave. The postal service declined with the rise of modern postal systems, but its former headquarters is now a protected historical site. The author expresses a sense of awe and warmth, realizing her childhood was spent in an area rich with history.
Summary: The "Li Jingxun and Her Era" exhibition at the National Museum of China showcases gold artifacts unearthed from Li Jingxun's tomb, demonstrating the exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic pursuits of the Sui dynasty. The exhibited gold artifacts, such as the "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" (闹蛾金钗) and a gold necklace inlaid with pearls and gemstones, reveal advanced techniques like hammering, granulation, and welding. The "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" features intricate floral designs and a delicate gold-woven moth adorned with pearls. These gold artifacts reflect the prosperity of the Silk Road and the cultural exchange between China, Central Asia, and South Asia during the Sui dynasty.
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By: 本报记者 万秀斌 张腾扬
One-click autonomous steelmaking with large models, metal mesh products entering the aerospace field... In May, walking through the land of Hebei (燕赵大地), traditional industries are changing their "traditional" image.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "Through the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, new quality productive forces can also be developed." In March of this year, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) in Hebei (河北) and chaired a symposium on further promoting the high-quality construction and development of the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), he emphasized "supporting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries."
Hebei's (河北) steel production capacity accounts for about 1/5 of the country's total, and its traditional industries such as petrochemicals and textiles have a solid foundation. The task of industrial transformation is arduous and of great significance. Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, Hebei (河北), based on its own advantages, is promoting traditional industries towards high-end, intelligent, and green development. In 2025, the added value of industrial enterprises above the designated size in the province increased by 7.9% year-on-year, the highest growth rate in nearly 10 years, with the profit per ton of steel in the steel industry being 31.4% higher than the national average.
Innovation-driven, climbing to the high end of the value chain—
Walking into Handan Iron and Steel Company (邯钢公司) of HBIS Group (河钢集团), there is a universe within the "two accounts."
The old account is a scale account of extensive expansion. Li Bin (李斌), the technical director, introduced: In the past, production revolved around ordinary hot-rolled coils, selling for more than 3,000 yuan per ton, with a profit of only a few tens of yuan.
Attacking "quality," HBIS (河钢) is accelerating the research and development layout of high value-added products. Li Bin (李斌) led the team to steadily advance the research, repeatedly verifying key technologies such as uniform softening of steel coils.
In March of this year, the first batch of more than 1,000 tons of TG125 ultra-high-strength and high-toughness welded casing steel was mass-produced, specially designed for deep shale gas well pipelines, which can withstand enormous pressure and corrosion in extremely deep underground.
A new account: the price of each ton of TG125 is thousands of yuan higher than that of traditional seamless pipe steel. "To seek benefits from quality, now good steel is in demand," Li Bin (李斌) said with emotion.
Hebei (河北) is accelerating the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation: jointly establishing platforms such as the Yanzhao Steel Laboratory (燕赵钢铁实验室) with universities and research institutes; more than 300 science and technology special teams are stationed in enterprise workshops; and hundreds of billions of yuan in financial credit are supporting major technological transformations of enterprises.
Innovation is not only on the production side, Hebei (河北) is also promoting the upgrading of productive service industries to help traditional industrial clusters open up new markets.
In 2025, all nine leading industrial industries in Hebei (河北), including advanced steel and green chemicals, achieved positive growth, with advanced steel driving the growth of industrial enterprises above the designated size by 2.6 percentage points.
Born towards the new, jointly promoting green transformation—
From a "major carbon emitter" to a "carbon capture expert," from a highly polluting enterprise to an environmental performance A-level enterprise, Hebei (河北) Jiantao Energy Development Co., Ltd. (河北建滔能源发展有限公司) has undergone significant changes.
In 2020, this coking enterprise responded to policies and shut down a coking production line with an annual output of 2 million tons. Subsequent investment was made to build a carbon capture device and launch a project with an annual output of 800,000 tons of glacial acetic acid, using the captured carbon dioxide as a direct raw material to convert it into high-value glacial acetic acid industrial raw material products.
Following up with assistance in place, Neiqiu County (内丘县), where the company's plant is located in Xingtai (邢台), established a special team to promote the timely launch of the project. Last year, the new glacial acetic acid production line was put into operation, with an annual output value exceeding 3 billion yuan in the same year, and an annual consumption of more than 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
In recent years, Hebei (河北) has controlled carbon emissions and pollution from the source, and promoted the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. At present, there are 197 environmental performance A-level enterprises in 7 key industries in Hebei (河北), and the average PM2.5 concentration in the province in 2025 will decrease by 27.4% compared with 2020.
Synergistic assistance, in docking services for the transformation and upgrading of Beijing (京津) and Tianjin (津)—
Cheng'an County (成安县), Hebei (河北), used to have only a few small valve factories that could only process low-end accessories. In 2017, Beijing Valve General Factory Co., Ltd. (北京阀门总厂股份有限公司) relocated to Cheng'an (成安) as a whole, activating the entire industrial chain.
Liangtai Machinery (良泰机械), a small factory that used to take scattered orders, has become a key supporting supplier of Beijing Valve General Factory (北京阀门总厂). "With the 'shared intelligent manufacturing' taking effect, leading enterprises share R&D design results and casting workshops, helping us improve production standards and technical level, and we can gradually produce precision parts," said Guo Minkai (郭珉恺), chairman of Hebei Liangtai Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. (河北良泰机械设备有限公司). In addition, Cheng'an County (成安县) has allocated nearly 400 mu of industrial land to do a good job in undertaking the industrial transfer from Beijing (京津) and Tianjin (津), providing efficient power supply capacity increase services.
Today, Cheng'an (成安) has "reduced" low-end backward production capacity and "increased" an industrial cluster—with more than 20 valve R&D and manufacturing enterprises, with an annual output value of more than 2 billion yuan. "Our products are used in national key projects and exported to more than 20 countries and regions," said Guo Minkai (郭珉恺).
From the perspective of coordinated development of Beijing (京津冀), Tianjin (津), and Hebei (冀), Beijing (北京) has "reduced" new space for high-quality development, and has cumulatively relocated and upgraded more than 3,400 general manufacturing enterprises in the past 12 years; Hebei (河北) has "increased" new momentum for industrial upgrading, and the transaction value of technology contracts absorbed from Beijing (京津) and Tianjin (津) last year exceeded 120 billion yuan, an increase of 16.4%. Technological empowerment has driven a batch of traditional enterprises to improve quality and upgrade: the green upgrading of the steel industry provides high-quality base materials for high-end equipment manufacturing; chemical enterprises extend to new materials, providing key supporting facilities for industries such as biomedicine and electronic information...
"To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, Hebei (河北) seizes the opportunity of the expansion of the Beijing (京津冀) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, accelerates the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, develops new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions, and better develops itself in promoting the coordinated development of Beijing (京津冀), Tianjin (津), and Hebei (冀), and strives to write a Hebei (河北) chapter in the construction of Chinese-style modernization," said the main responsible comrade of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee (河北省委).
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Since the launch of the learning and education campaign to establish and practice a correct view of performance, various regions, departments, and units have implemented the general requirements of "ruling for the public, benefiting the people, making scientific decisions, and earnestly implementing tasks." They have promoted learning, inspection, and rectification in an integrated manner, adhered to the combination of goal orientation and problem orientation, and ensured that the learning and education achieve tangible results.
Combining with Reality, Truly Investigating and Rectifying
In the learning and education, the Party Group of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院) established a list of problems to be investigated and a ledger of rectification and remediation in accordance with the requirements of "three comparisons," clarifying responsibilities and completion deadlines for each item. The working group for learning and education of the academy carefully reviewed the list of problems to be investigated and the ledger of rectification and remediation of the units affiliated to the academy. Those that did not deeply and realistically investigate problems were resolutely returned for modification and improvement. A special research group was established to supervise and inspect the learning and education of some units affiliated to the academy, and to grasp the implementation of rectification.
Yunnan University (云南大学) combined with reality, truly investigated and rectified, deepened learning and discussion, deeply investigated problems, found gaps, investigated roots, and strengthened self-cultivation from the perspective of Party spirit, and moved the classroom to red sites and fields. A graded judgment ledger was established to promote the improvement of practical teaching from "existence" to "excellence," and to transform the effectiveness of learning and education into practical results of ideological and political education.
Jinan City (济南市), Shandong (山东) Province, comprehensively used methods such as municipal party committee inspection, audit supervision, letters and visits, and investigation and research to deeply find out the problems existing in the establishment and practice of a correct view of performance by party members and cadres, and simultaneously grasped rectification. The working group for learning and education of the municipal party committee formed 10 regular research groups to conduct research in various districts, counties (functional zones), departments, and units, to promote leading cadres to deeply investigate and examine deviations in their view of performance, and to make efforts in truly investigating and rectifying.
Fangchenggang City (防城港市), Guangxi (广西) Province, combined the carrying out of learning and education with resolving historical legacy issues, doing practical things for the people's livelihood, and deepening reform and innovation, deeply promoted rectification and remediation in the fields of land and water conservancy, and constructed a four-level linkage disposal system of city, county, township, and village, implementing "one case, one policy, dynamic management, and cancellation promotion."
Grasping Solidly and Carefully, Establishing Systems
In the learning and education, Xingtai City (邢台市), Hebei (河北) Province, adhered to classified policies and promoted the implementation of problem rectification measures. Classified guidance was strengthened, a regular reporting system was established, and the progress of rectification in various places and units was tracked throughout the process; classified management was implemented, and problems that already had the conditions for rectification were urged to be rectified immediately and quickly achieve results; for complex problems that required tackling difficulties, guidance was given to include them in the remediation ledger to promote problem solving.
Yizheng City (仪征市), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, constructed a "five learning" system of leading groups taking the lead in learning, classified guidance following up in learning, typical cases warning in learning, digital intelligence enabling flexible learning, and combining learning and application in practical learning, refining and forming 12 learning requirements. The role of positive and negative typical cases was brought into play. On the one hand, cadres with good style, solid work, and excellent results were promoted to the podium; on the other hand, the emphasis was strengthened on explaining morality, discipline, law, and responsibility through cases, guiding party members and cadres to internalize the correct view of performance in their hearts and externalize it in their actions.
To establish and practice a correct view of performance, Binjiang District (滨江区) in Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, improved the differentiated assessment and evaluation system, based on the functional positioning of departments and streets, established a dynamic evaluation and adjustment mechanism for indicators, differentiated the setting of indicator rules and scores, improved the "indicators to people, performance decomposition" mechanism, classified and sorted out 6 performance lists, dynamically tracked and monitored indicators, implemented positive and negative "two-way reminders" for cadres, and included them in the important reference for the annual assessment of cadres, improving the pertinence and scientificity of the assessment.
Ya'an City (雅安市), Sichuan (四川) Province, focused on the blockages in enterprise development, the pain points of people's livelihood, and the difficulties in grassroots governance, deeply investigated the loopholes and shortcomings in the work, consolidated the foundation of governance by grasping the rectification of problems, consolidated the effectiveness of rectification by improving the system mechanism, and coordinated and promoted the special action of "serving enterprises, serving the people's livelihood, and serving the grassroots," guiding party members and cadres to do practical things for the people that the masses can see, touch, and benefit from with their hearts and feelings.
Learning for Application, Taking Responsibility
Heihe City (黑河市), Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province, regularly organizes party members and cadres to register and serve in the community, establishes a closed-loop management mechanism of "masses ordering, organizations dispatching, party members accepting orders, and tracking and evaluating orders," promotes party members and cadres to take the initiative to lead a number of "hard bone" matters, focuses on the urgent needs of enterprises and the masses, and strives to solve specific problems such as difficulty in seeing a doctor and difficulty in parking.
Wuhu City (芜湖市), Anhui (安徽) Province, adhered to promoting work through learning, organized party members and cadres to participate in special seminars, lead specific practical matters, and tackle key projects, promoted party members and cadres to strengthen understanding, increase skills, be pragmatic, and make new contributions in learning and practice, and effectively transformed the effectiveness of learning and education into the effectiveness of promoting high-quality development.
Ganzhou City (赣州市), Jiangxi (江西) Province, adhered to open education, promoted party members and cadres to regularly listen to opinions and suggestions through the 12345 hotline, mass letters and visits, and the establishment of opinion boxes, investigated problems and listened to the opinions of the masses, accepted the supervision of the masses in rectification and remediation, and accepted the evaluation of the masses in testing the effectiveness, did more practical things for the masses, and actively solved urgent and difficult problems.
The Party Committee of Chongqing University (重庆大学) carried out centralized remediation on issues such as the implementation of safety responsibilities, the improvement of safety systems, the investigation of safety hazards, the carrying out of safety education, and the management of key areas, deeply investigated the deviations in the view of performance reflected behind them, included these problems in the list of problems investigated by the leading group, rectified while investigating, and rectified immediately, seeking practical results with practical work.
(Reporters Zhao Cheng (赵成), Yan Yiqiao (闫伊乔), Zhu Dawei (祝大伟), Han Junjie (韩俊杰), Yang Wenming (杨文明), Liu Junguo (刘军国), Song Haoxin (宋豪新), Xiao Jiaxin (肖家鑫), Shao Yuzi (邵玉姿), Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺), Zhou Huan (周欢) of this newspaper)
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On May 30th, China celebrated its tenth National Science and Technology Workers' Day.
The key to Chinese-style modernization lies in the modernization of science and technology, and scientific researchers are the backbone of advancing Chinese-style modernization.
In February of this year, during his inspection in Beijing (北京), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged the vast number of science and technology workers to cultivate a deep sense of patriotism, promote the spirit of struggle, and make contributions to the journey of Chinese-style modernization.
The needs of the country are the direction of scientific research. Following the direction pointed out by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), the vast number of science and technology workers consciously shoulder the responsibility of building a strong country in science and technology in the new era, bravely take on the responsibility for Chinese-style modernization, and write brilliant chapters.
Consolidating the Foundation and Building a Solid Foundation for Self-Reliance and Self-Strengthening
"The key to building a strong socialist modern country lies in self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology."
Basic research is the source of scientific and technological innovation. The more we face the future and the unknown, the more we need to continuously exert efforts in original innovation.
Basic research is difficult and highly uncertain. The development cycle of the chip industry is long and costly. To do basic research in the field of chips, one needs to have a hundred times the courage and move forward step by step. Recently, the new "Tao (τ) Law" in the semiconductor field was published at the 2026 International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. This is the first time that a Chinese company has proposed a new principle to guide industrial development in the global semiconductor field.
"In the past 6 years, guided by this law, we have independently developed 381 chips," said He Tingbo (何庭波), Director and President of the Semiconductor Business Department of Huawei (华为) Company. "This also enables Huawei's (华为) important products to return to consumers and customers."
On April 30th, at the symposium on strengthening basic research, Chen Lingling (陈玲玲), a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) Molecular Cell Science Excellence Innovation Center, listened to the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on the spot. Walking out of the venue, the scientist, who has been deeply involved in the field of RNA (ribonucleic acid) research, had in her mind those days of "chasing the light" with her team in the laboratory.
More than 10 years ago, Chen Lingling (陈玲玲), who had just returned to China, aimed her research direction at the field of non-coding RNA research, which was rarely involved at that time.
In the process of human genetic information transmission, less than 2% of RNA actually encodes proteins, and the remaining 98% of non-coding RNA has long been like "dark matter" hidden in the genome. People do not understand its function, nor are they sure where this path will lead. "We are like a group of 'decoders' trekking in the dark to chase the light," said Chen Lingling (陈玲玲).
Starting from scratch and exploring independently, after years of hard work, Chen Lingling's (陈玲玲) team successfully pioneered the "tail"-less RNA separation and sequencing method, and developed underlying technologies such as circular RNA preparation, laying the foundation for the world's first circular RNA therapy for the treatment of xerostomia, which has now entered the clinical trial stage.
"Only by thoroughly understanding the underlying mechanism can we achieve substantial breakthroughs in drug research and development," said Chen Lingling (陈玲玲). "The team will continue to deepen and solidify basic research, and promote more original scientific and technological achievements to serve national development and enhance the well-being of the people with a sense of urgency."
To build a solid foundation for self-reliance and self-strengthening, science and technology workers are striding forward to the forefront and continuously producing disruptive innovative achievements.
In the laboratory of Fudan University (复旦大学), Zhou Peng (周鹏) and Liu Chunsen's (刘春森) team have long focused on a topic - how to break through the limitations of traditional storage architecture and find new storage solutions?
In the current era of rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence, this research is crucial to the improvement of computing power. Aiming at the research and development direction of new flash memory chips, the team started with the underlying theoretical mechanism, worked hard, and successfully developed picosecond flash memory devices with a writing speed of 400 picoseconds, breaking the world record.
After breaking through the technical barriers, the team overcame difficulties and tackled the difficulties from laboratory results to engineering applications. After days and nights of hard work, they developed the world's first two-dimensional-silicon-based hybrid architecture flash memory chip.
"The real transition of disruptive devices to system-level applications is often a long marathon," said Zhou Peng (周鹏), Executive Dean of the School of Integrated Circuits and Micro-nano Electronics Innovation of Fudan University (复旦大学). "Now, Chinese scientists can also lead the trend of science and technology."
The solid foundation of self-reliance and self-strengthening also comes from the unremitting efforts of generations of science and technology workers to tackle key core technologies.
As a key core equipment, generator circuit breakers directly determine the safe operation of generator sets. For a long time, the core technology of breaking million-kilowatt large-capacity generator circuit breakers has been monopolized by foreign countries. With the acceleration of the construction of large-scale energy bases in China, team members have become increasingly aware that core equipment must not be controlled by others.
"The more critical and core technologies are, the more we cannot wait or buy them." The New Power Interruption Technology and System Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Research Team of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) faced the problem head-on, from theoretical modeling to structural design, from material selection to complete machine verification, repeated experiments, and continuous optimization.
**功夫不负有心人** (gōng fū bù fù yǒu xīn rén - "efforts will not fail those who put their heart into it," perseverance leads to success). The team successfully developed the world's first environmentally friendly million-kilowatt generator fast circuit breaker, adding another guarantee for the independent control of China's large-scale energy equipment.
Key core technologies are the cornerstone of a country. Only by mastering the core technologies in our own hands can we truly master the initiative in competition and development.
Treating "bottleneck" problems as scientific research topics, looking at the land of China, from artificial intelligence large models to industrial software, from high-end equipment to advanced materials, the vast number of science and technology workers are working hard, and the pace of self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology is firm and powerful.
Scaling New Heights and Promoting the Development of New Quality Productive Forces
"Developing new quality productive forces is an inevitable requirement for building a modern industrial system."
Scientific and technological innovation can spawn new industries, new models, and new momentum, and is the core element for developing new quality productive forces.
Beside the ultra-low temperature forming production line of rocket tank integrated tank bottom of Tianjin Yongxing Technology Co., Ltd. (天津永兴科技有限公司), Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波), a researcher at the School of Mechanical Engineering of Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学), is closely focused on the 4 mm thick aluminum alloy thin plate inside the press.
This seemingly ordinary metal plate is about to be shaped into a 2.25-meter diameter rocket fuel tank bottom. Developing commercial aerospace is a competition of efficiency and cost. As the core component of the rocket "crown," the supply capacity of this key component is a pain point in the industry.
With the real problems refined from the front line of the industry, the High-Performance Precision Forming Team of Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学), where Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波) is located, worked hard and pioneered the "ultra-low temperature forming technology," which solved the world-class problem of cracking and wrinkling of aluminum alloy ultra-thin shells, and also eliminated the cumbersome processing procedures.
Recently, the rocket tank light plate integrated tank bottom manufactured by the new process has achieved mass production, and the manufacturing technology has entered the international leading ranks. "We will make persistent efforts and grow together with the commercial aerospace industry," said Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波).
The degree of technological breakthrough largely determines the speed, breadth, and depth of future industrial development. Only when technology achieves breakthroughs can the industry seize the opportunity.
In the laboratory, Zhai Hui (翟荟), a professor at Tsinghua University (清华大学), received the latest images sent back from the experimental terminal. Relying on the control technology independently developed by the team, 10,064 atoms were successfully captured and arranged in an orderly manner in the optical tweezer array. Behind the scientists' first breakthrough of the bit resources available for quantum computing to the 10,000 level, creating a new world record, is the crystallization of the deep integration of quantum technology and artificial intelligence technology.
"Quantum-intelligence integration is no longer just an academic prospect." Zhai Hui's (翟荟) words are full of urgency and a sense of mission. "Whoever takes the lead in making breakthroughs in quantum-intelligence integration will master the initiative in the next generation of technological competition."
Releasing breakthrough achievements such as the "Chasing Wind" large-scale atomic rapid rearrangement algorithm and the "Bian Que" quantum error correction decoder... In April of this year, Liangzhi Kaiwu (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (量智开物（北京）科技有限公司), co-founded by Zhai Hui (翟荟), achieved a series of technological breakthroughs, pushing the industry to a new level.
Transforming and upgrading traditional industries, developing new quality productive forces, and science and technology workers are "breaking" new paths.
Simply making sugar has low added value. Can we make new articles around sugar? This is a question that Xu Guanghui (徐光辉) and Wang Jian (王健), technical backbones of COFCO Chongzuo Sugar Industry Co., Ltd. (中粮崇左糖业有限公司), have been thinking about for a long time.
Injection-grade sucrose is an important excipient for vaccine-like biomedicines, and its purity requirement reaches more than 99.9%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than food-grade white sugar. This technical bottleneck has once become a stumbling block for sugar companies to upgrade.
Facing the difficulties, Xu Guanghui (徐光辉) and Wang Jian (王健) led the team to repeatedly explore and successively designed more than 10 technical solutions. After thousands of failures, they finally developed the first bottle of domestic injection-grade sucrose.
At the end of 2024, the first domestic injection-grade sucrose demonstration production line was successfully put into trial production with one-time feeding. Integrating sugar-making technology and pharmaceutical standards, COFCO Chongzuo Sugar Industry (中粮崇左糖业) has realized the cross-border from "sugar-making" to "pharmaceutical-making." Enterprises are "new," with support and confidence.
Using scientific and technological innovation to solve development problems, the vast number of science and technology workers are scaling new heights, the vitality of innovation and creation is surging, the development momentum of new quality productive forces is surging, and new prospects for high-quality development are constantly being opened up.
Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Cultivating Young Scientific and Technological Talents
"Youth is the most active and vibrant force in the entire society. The hope of the country lies in youth, and the future of the nation lies in youth."
In Xinxiang (新乡), Henan (河南), wheat is about to mature in the wheat-Leymus chinensis distant hybridization experimental field, and the wheat waves are rolling, a golden color. Skilfully opening the wheat, rubbing out the wheat grains, Zhou Shenghui (周升辉), associate researcher of the Institute of Crop Science of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院作物科学研究所), meticulously records the growth and observes the traits.
The kinship between wheat and Leymus chinensis is very distant, and the difficulty of hybridization is extremely high. The research not only has to withstand the long cycle of waiting, but also has to sow, observe, record, and select seeds in the field for many years, and being exposed to the scorching sun and accompanied by mosquitoes is commonplace. Faced with the challenges, Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) did not think it was bitter, but enjoyed it.
The tenacity stems from the team's tradition of rooting in the soil to do scientific research.
"Staying in the laboratory, you can't do agricultural scientific research well." Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) will never forget the teachings of his teacher, researcher Li Lihui (李立会) of the Institute of Crop Science. "Teacher Li (李) sets up his 'home' at the experimental base every year, and he has imprinted in his mind where each wheat material is planted and what characteristics it has."
Scientific achievements cannot be separated from spiritual support. The more difficult the task, the more it needs the leading inspiration of the spirit of scientists.
Doing wheat-Leymus chinensis distant hybridization was once considered a "dead end" by the academic community. From Academician Dong Yucheng's (董玉琛) pioneering foundation to the Li Lihui (李立会) team's adherence to tackling key problems, three generations of agricultural scientists have crossed the relay, not only overcoming world problems and realizing the key breakthrough of "from 0 to 1," but also making a transformation article of "from 1 to N."
"With the example of predecessors teaching by example, how can we not devote ourselves to scientific research!" Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) said, "Our young generation must run the relay well and write the thesis on the land."
Young scientific and technological talents have active thinking and great innovation potential. Following the law of talent growth can help them stand out.
In the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of "Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum Structure Design and Measurement" of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学), young students who conduct research around single crystal materials have achieved fruitful results.
Three years ago, Dr. Liu Jinjin (刘锦锦), as the co-first author, published a paper in Nature, reporting a new type of single crystal superconducting material, and developed a set of technical methods for preparing high-quality quantum material single crystals; last year, two doctoral students relied on the "extremely weak light detection technology" developed by the new single crystal material to shine on the "Challenge Cup" stage.
In the era of big science, scientific research is no longer a solo fight. The organized scientific research model puts forward new requirements for talent cultivation. The School of Physics, where the key laboratory is located, explores a through-train training program: moving the main position of training to the front line of scientific research, setting tasks in stages, and gradually honing students' innovation ability. At the same time, customize personalized development paths according to the characteristics of each student.
Today, many of the young students who have come out of the key laboratory have grown into academic new stars in the field of condensed matter physics and R&D backbones in the semiconductor industry. "I am willing to be a ladder, and continue to work hard to cultivate more outstanding talents for the development of the industry," said Yao Yuigui (姚裕贵), director of the laboratory and academician.
"Thousand-mile horses" are competing to run, which cannot be separated from a good environment that supports the growth of young talents.
Promoting the development of education, science and technology, and talent in an integrated manner, optimizing resource allocation to build a "stage," relaxing and reducing burdens to expand development space, publicizing and selecting the "most beautiful science and technology workers" to strengthen the value guidance and spiritual inspiration for young people... In recent years, more trust, better help, and more powerful support have allowed more and more young talents to take the lead and become the protagonists.
Not long ago, Lu Yaxiang (陆雅翔), a researcher at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院物理研究所), won the China Youth May Fourth Medal. "This makes me more determined to care about 'national affairs' and shoulder 'national responsibilities'," said Lu Yaxiang (陆雅翔). "I will continue to tackle key problems in sodium-ion battery technology and use the results where the industry is in urgent need."
National rejuvenation depends on the prosperity of science and technology, and national strength depends on the strength of science and technology.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization, and it is even more necessary for talent, the "first resource," to provide solid support.
The new journey is inspiring, and the new mission calls for responsibility. Consciously fulfilling the mission and responsibility, and transforming scientific and technological achievements into a powerful driving force for modernization, the vast number of science and technology workers have firm eyes and sonorous steps.
(This newspaper reporter Jia Fengfeng (贾丰丰) participated in the writing)
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The healthy growth of children is related to the happiness of hundreds of millions of families and the future of the country and the nation, and it has attracted much attention. How can we better protect children's health and ensure they receive proper medical care and medication? On the occasion of the "June 1st" International Children's Day, reporters interviewed relevant officials from the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委), the National Medical Products Administration (国家药监局), and the National Disease Control Bureau (国家疾控局).
How to Make Medical Visits with Children More Convenient
Reader Concern: It's quite troublesome to take children to children's hospitals for medical treatment, and there are often long queues. How can we make it more convenient?
The key to solving the problem of crowded outpatient clinics in children's hospitals is to enrich pediatric medical resources and improve grassroots service capabilities. There are mainly "two moves."
The first move is to "go down," promoting the sinking and balanced distribution of high-quality pediatric medical resources.
"Currently, five National Children's Medical Centers have been established in Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Guangdong (广东), and Liaoning (辽宁), and nine National Children's Regional Medical Centers have been established in North China, East China, Central South, Southwest, and Northwest regions, basically covering densely populated areas," said the relevant person in charge of the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委). Through technology output, joint discipline construction, talent training, and remote collaboration, the "dual centers" drive the construction of provincial children's hospitals or pediatric departments of general hospitals, and the latter then help municipal and county-level hospitals, helping to achieve a comprehensive improvement in pediatric diagnosis and treatment capabilities.
The second move is to "spread out the surface," with medical institutions trying every means to increase pediatric services.
Children are not a "miniature version" of adults. Not only do they have special physiological and pharmacological characteristics, but they also often have difficulty describing their conditions, and have higher requirements for medication administration and clinical operations.
How to guide people, finances, and materials to tilt towards pediatrics? The "Opinions on Carrying Out the Construction of Child-Friendly Hospitals" proposes to "promote the distribution of performance salaries to pediatrics" and "guide medical institutions to prioritize policies and resources for children's health-related specialty construction, talent training, and service provision."
It is becoming increasingly easy to see a pediatrician at your doorstep. By the end of 2025, all secondary and tertiary public general hospitals will provide pediatric services, and more than 90% of township health centers and community health service centers will be able to provide diagnosis and treatment services for common childhood diseases; this year, 1,000 new grassroots medical and health institutions will provide pediatric diagnosis and treatment services.
How to Make Medicines for Children More Effective
Reader Concern: Someone in the parenting group said that when children get sick, there is a lack of effective drugs. How can we ensure that children have access to good medicines?
The key to solving this problem is research and development innovation.
The first is to encourage companies to dare to research and develop and be willing to produce. Pediatric drug research and development costs are high and the market scale is small, so pharmaceutical companies are not very motivated. Eight departments recently issued the "Implementation Opinions on Reforming and Improving the Supply Guarantee Mechanism for Children's Medicines," which will increase the enthusiasm of enterprises by granting patent term compensation, a market exclusivity period of no more than 2 years, etc. The National Medical Products Administration (国家药监局) prioritizes the review and approval of pediatric drugs that meet the conditions, and 138 pediatric drugs will be approved for marketing in 2025.
Having medicine available also requires ensuring that the supply of medicine is uninterrupted. The state improves procurement policies for clinically essential and easily short-supplied pediatric drugs to mobilize the enthusiasm of enterprises for production and distribution; during the peak season of seasonal infectious diseases, it strengthens the supply guarantee of commonly used antiviral and other pediatric drugs.
How to Promote Children's Bright Eyes and Healthy Bodies
Reader Concern: My child's nearsightedness has worsened, and they are also overweight. How can we make children have bright eyes, healthy bodies, and grow up healthily?
Focusing on five areas: weight, vision, psychology, bones, and oral health, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委) and 13 other departments jointly launched the "Five Health" Promotion Action for Children and Adolescents.
"Bright Eyes" promotes the shifting forward of the prevention and control of nearsightedness, establishes and improves electronic files of children and adolescents' vision health, and implements graded and classified interventions.
"Healthy Bodies" guides schools and parents to guide children to strengthen physical exercise, reduce academic burden, and maintain good posture. Strengthening children's weight management requires ensuring that primary and secondary school students have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive physical activity time every day, and it is recommended that overweight and obese students be referred to medical institutions for further intervention and guidance. At the same time, do a good job in vaccination. Vaccination is one of the most economical and effective measures to prevent and control infectious diseases. The state has included the HPV vaccine (human papillomavirus vaccine) in the immunization program and provides free vaccination for eligible girls. Various places have launched services such as weekend vaccinations and campus special vaccinations.
Return to TopOn May 29th, the "Jiaoping No. 1" super-large diameter shield tunneling machine, jointly manufactured by China Railway 11th Bureau (中铁十一局) and CREG (铁建重工), officially rolled off the production line in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province. It will be used in the construction of the Mangshan Tunnel (邙山隧道) on the Jiaozuo-Pingdingshan Railway (焦(作)平(顶山)铁路). "Jiaoping No. 1" has a total length of approximately 110 meters, a total weight of approximately 3,500 tons, and an installed power of 10,000 kilowatts. It has the capability of integrated continuous operation of "cutting-slagging-lining-grouting." The picture shows the staff debugging "Jiaoping No. 1" at the CREG Changsha (长沙) Second Industrial Park on the same day.
People's Daily reporter Yang Xun (杨迅) and Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Si'han (陈思汗) photographed the event.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 29th (Reporter Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶)): According to news from the China Manned Space Engineering Office (中国载人航天工程办公室): At 20:11 Beijing (北京) time on May 29th, the Shenzhou-21 (神舟二十一号) astronaut crew, aboard the Shenzhou-22 (神舟二十二号) manned spacecraft, successfully landed at the Dongfeng (东风) Landing Site. On-site medical monitoring personnel confirmed that astronauts Zhang Lu (张陆), Wu Fei (武飞), and Zhang Hongzhang (张洪章) were in good physical condition, and the mission was a complete success.
At 19:20, the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center (北京航天飞行控制中心) issued a return command through ground tracking and control stations, and the Shenzhou-22 (神舟二十二号) manned spacecraft's orbital module successfully separated from the return capsule. Afterward, the spacecraft's return braking engine ignited, the return capsule separated from the propulsion module, and the return capsule landed successfully. The search and rescue team responsible for search and recovery promptly discovered the target and arrived at the landing site. After the return capsule's hatch was opened, medical monitoring personnel confirmed the astronauts' health. At 20:59, all Shenzhou-21 (神舟二十一号) astronauts safely and smoothly exited the capsule.
The Shenzhou-21 (神舟二十一号) astronaut crew entered the China Space Station (中国空间站) on November 1, 2025. The three astronauts stayed in orbit for 210 days, breaking the record for the longest single crew stay in orbit by Chinese (中国) astronauts. During the mission, they conducted three extravehicular activities, completed tasks such as inspecting and photographing the Shenzhou-20 (神舟二十号) spacecraft's return capsule porthole and installing space debris protection devices on the space station, carried out multiple cargo ingress and egress tasks, and, in close cooperation with ground researchers, completed a large number of space science experiments. In addition, during their time in orbit, the crew personally experienced and witnessed historical moments in the history of China's (中国) manned space program, such as the first spacecraft return delayed due to space debris impact, the first astronaut crew transfer between spacecraft for return, and the first emergency spacecraft launch.
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On May 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to a letter from students participating in the "Sailing the Blue: China-U.S. Youth Friendship Voyage" activity, stating, "Since I proposed the 'invite 50,000 American youths to China for exchanges and study in 5 years' initiative in November 2023, more than 50,000 American youths have visited China, achieving the expected goal two and a half years ahead of schedule. In exchanges, Chinese and American youths are moving towards each other, deepening mutual understanding, forging deep friendships, and writing a new chapter in friendly exchanges between the two peoples." President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply has sparked enthusiastic responses from Chinese and American students and people from all walks of life who participated in the event. They said that strengthening youth exchanges between China and the United States will help enhance understanding of each other's countries, allow more people to become "envoys of friendship" across the Pacific Ocean, and better shape the future of China-U.S. relations.
"This is undoubtedly an effective path to promote win-win cooperation between the two countries."
President Xi Jinping (习近平) said in his reply that he was very pleased to learn that the students of the two countries took the "China-U.S. Youth Friendship" ship and jointly experienced an unforgettable journey of friendship. The story of China-U.S. friendship is written by the people, and the future of China-U.S. relations is created by the youth.
"We were surprised and grateful to receive President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply." Anya Jimenez, a senior majoring in film and television writing at the University of Southern California who participated in the "Sailing the Blue: China-U.S. Youth Friendship Voyage" activity, said, "The '5 years 50,000' initiative has enabled American and Chinese youths to forge beautiful friendships in cooperative exchanges." From exchanges with Chinese youths, she has appreciated China's long and splendid history and culture, which is much more vivid than any textbook. "We respect each other's differences and cherish our commonalities. In a world where there are more and more differences, such getting along is particularly valuable."
From the end of March to the beginning of April this year, 10 American university students and 10 Chinese university students took the "China-U.S. Youth Friendship" research vessel, boarded the ship from Hong Kong (香港), passed through Ningbo (宁波), and sailed to Shanghai (上海) to jointly carry out marine exploration and cultural exchange activities. Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Investment Company, one of the initiators of the event, said that he was very grateful and pleased that President Xi Jinping (习近平) recognized the joint launch of this event by the United States and China. He felt very honored and delighted to be able to help youths from the two countries increase understanding and forge friendships while walking side by side: "This is undoubtedly an effective path to promote win-win cooperation between the two countries."
Lawrence Freeman, an American expert on international issues, said that this exchange activity between American and Chinese youths is of positive significance. Youths represent the future, and their long-term work and study together can promote the exchange of ideas and cultures.
Leslie Figueroa, a doctoral student in environmental science and management at the University of California, Santa Barbara, said that she was very honored to receive President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply. "This activity is part of the cause of enhancing friendship and understanding between youths of the United States and China. This visit was an unforgettable and profound experience that gave me the opportunity to further understand China's culture, cities, and people. I also have a deeper understanding of the importance of youth exchanges. The '5 years 50,000' initiative is a meaningful and important measure that allows American youths to have more opportunities to experience China firsthand, rather than just learning about China through news or books. Youths play an important role in shaping the future of China-U.S. relations. We must listen to each other, learn from each other, and deepen our understanding through exchanges and dialogue and the establishment of friendships, and inject impetus into future cooperation."
"Receiving President Xi Jinping's (习近平) reply, my Chinese and American partners on the ship and I were excited and deeply inspired. At the moment of reading the letter, I felt that the simple feelings we wrote down stroke by stroke in the cabin were not only seen, but also given a more profound meaning." Niu Lishan, a doctoral student at the School of Environment of Tsinghua University (清华大学), said that the reply was full of earnest expectations for the youths of China and the United States to deepen friendship and share missions. In the exchanges, the youths of the two countries sincerely appreciated each other's cultures and had common expectations for a better world. In today's world facing many challenges, the significance of youth exchanges between countries is even more prominent.
"Living together and exploring together, a real sense of trust and intimacy is naturally established."
Shay Dolgi, a master's student in environmental science and management at the University of California, Santa Barbara, said: "During the 'Sailing the Blue: China-U.S. Youth Friendship Voyage' activity, American and Chinese youths spent a good time together, which made us confident in the development of a more harmonious relationship between the two countries. Youth experiences have a profound impact on a person's future. Through this activity, I have a more complete understanding of Chinese culture and values, and I hope to work hard to establish a more solid relationship between the United States and China."
Xu Jingtong, a junior majoring in marine science at Tongji University (同济大学), said that this activity allowed Chinese and American youths to see each other's worthy places to learn from and established a deep friendship. "During the event, we jointly carried out many rich exchange activities, such as writing calligraphy together. We showed Chinese folk dances and filmed micro-movies with our American partners. In getting along, I found that Chinese and American youths have many similarities in what they pursue and identify with. I hope that China and the United States will overcome differences and jointly promote the better development of the world."
"I hope more American youths have the opportunity to participate in similar activities. There is no doubt that this will help increase our understanding and appreciation of each other's countries." Ian Hughes, a doctoral student in organismic and evolutionary biology at Harvard University, believes that youths are willing to understand and recognize different ethnic groups and cultures. "Through exchanges, we can break down barriers and understand each other."
Vincent Pieribone, co-CEO and chief scientist of the American non-profit organization OceanX, said that this activity not only gave us a deeper understanding of China, but also made us more aware of the importance of creating opportunities for youths to strengthen exchanges and learn from each other. "American and Chinese youths live together day and night, living together and exploring together, a real sense of trust and intimacy is naturally established. I firmly believe that continuing to create exchange opportunities for youths in the United States and China is of great value."
Wu Ken, president of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, said that the two-way exchanges and sincere interactions between Chinese and American youths across the Pacific Ocean will help enhance mutual understanding, eliminate cognitive barriers, and accumulate a public opinion foundation for friendship between the two countries. Since President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "5 years 50,000" initiative, it has been warmly welcomed and actively participated in by all sectors of the two countries, and the expected goal has been achieved two and a half years ahead of schedule. This fully proves that open exchanges and friendly exchanges are the trend of the times and the desire of the people.
"For a better future for mankind, we need to cooperate with each other."
President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that youths are the most energetic and have the most dreams. They are the future and hope of China-U.S. relations, and also the future and hope of the world. It is hoped that more Chinese and American youths will take over the relay baton of the cause of friendship between the two countries, learn from each other, make progress together, become "envoys of friendship" across the Pacific Ocean, and make new contributions to the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
"We feel full of strength that more and more people are committed to promoting the development of friendly relations between the United States and China." Jessica Zhong, a doctoral student in marine biology at the University of California, San Diego, said, "American and Chinese youths are eager to understand each other. I sincerely hope that American and Chinese youths can become closer friends. We share a planet, and we should jointly protect this planet."
Deng Weixian, project and event director of the China-U.S. Exchange Foundation, said that sincere and specific exchanges between youths are of great significance. Twenty Chinese and American youths lived together, ate together, took classes together, and completed group projects together. From the initial strangeness and restraint to later natural communication and mutual help, they established friendship and trust in a short period of time.
Natalie Lafont, a doctoral student in organismic and evolutionary biology at Harvard University, said: "What moved me in this event was often some subtle moments. When listening to Chinese classmates talk about the history of their hometowns, I could feel their pride from the bottom of my hearts. Before, my understanding of China mostly came from books. This event made me discover that China is a country full of extraordinary vitality, creativity and enthusiasm. When young people from our two countries meet and work together, they will forge beautiful friendships. I hope that similar activities in the future can allow more people to participate and create opportunities for youths from different backgrounds in the two countries to deepen their understanding."
"We have reason to expect the positive momentum of China-U.S. relations to continue." Anthony Moretti, associate professor at Robert Morris University, said that recently, the American people's favorability towards China has gradually increased. At present, many American youths have visited China through the "5 years 50,000" initiative project, and the effectiveness of cultural exchanges is beyond doubt.
Ma Kuanchi, vice president of the American Flying Tigers Historical Committee, said that youths are the future of world peace. Continuing to strengthen two-way exchanges between American and Chinese youths and allowing more people to become "envoys of friendship" across the Pacific Ocean will play an important role in promoting the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
Rena Garcia Ramos, a teacher at Pepperdine University in the United States who recently visited China, said that the trip to China was "a rare learning opportunity." "Only by observing carefully and experiencing personally in China can we truly understand China. I believe that there are many ways for the United States and China to create opportunities for collaborative exchanges. For a better future for mankind, we need to cooperate with each other."
(Zhou Xinyi (周心怡) also contributed to this article)
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This year, May 30th marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. On May 30, 1956, China and Egypt officially established diplomatic relations, opening a historic chapter of friendly cooperation between the two countries and pioneering diplomatic ties between China and Arab and African countries. Today, this friendship spanning Asia and Africa has gone through 70 years. Over the past 70 years, China and Egypt have adhered to mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, knowing, cherishing, and depending on each other, becoming a model of friendly relations between countries.
Mutual support is the most precious tradition. The friendship between China and Egypt has a long history. As early as more than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Silk Road closely connected the people of the two countries. In modern times, the people of China and Egypt have echoed each other and sought common ground in the struggle against colonialism and hegemony. In 1956, when the Egyptian people defended the sovereignty of the Suez Canal, China gave enthusiastic support, and Chairman Mao Zedong (毛泽东) clearly stated that China firmly supported President Nasser (纳赛尔) in recovering the Suez Canal. The Chinese people also held rallies in Beijing (北京) to support the Egyptian people. When China was in need, Egypt also firmly stood on the side of justice and on the side of friends. In 1971, Egypt strongly supported China at the United Nations General Assembly, casting a vote in favor of the new China's restoration of its legitimate seat in the United Nations. Looking back on the glorious years, China and Egypt have interpreted the true meaning of sharing weal and woe with practical actions, and the friendship between the two sides has been tempered into gold in the fiery struggle.
The leadership of heads of state is the most fundamental guarantee. President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Sisi (塞西) have a deep friendship and have held more than 10 meetings, jointly drawing a beautiful blueprint for China-Egypt relations. In 2014, President Sisi (塞西) paid a state visit to China, and the heads of state of the two countries jointly decided to upgrade China-Egypt relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. In 2016, President Xi Jinping (习近平) paid a state visit to Egypt, and the heads of state of the two countries reached broad consensus, pushing China-Egypt relations to a new height. In 2024, China and Egypt issued a joint statement, and Egypt became the first Arab country to incorporate the goal of building a community with a shared future into a joint statement on bilateral relations, fully demonstrating the strategic nature and high level of relations between the two countries. At present, China and Egypt have solid strategic mutual trust, firmly support each other's core interests and major concerns, and continuously strengthen exchanges of experience in governance. The relations between the two countries are at their best historical period.
Mutually beneficial cooperation is the strongest driving force. Egypt is one of the first countries to join the "Belt and Road" initiative. China and Egypt have complementary industrial advantages, many converging points of interest, and fruitful practical cooperation in various fields. China has been Egypt's largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years. The China-Egypt "Panda Bond" cooperation is the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East. Chinese companies have built the "tallest building in Africa" and the first electrified light rail in Africa in Egypt. The Egypt No. 2 satellite project is China's first international cooperation satellite project adopting a complete set of foreign aid project management model, helping Egypt become the first African country with complete satellite assembly, integration, and testing capabilities. The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone has made important contributions to Egypt's export earnings and industrial upgrading, and has been highly praised by President Sisi (塞西). Not long ago, 516 tons of Egyptian fresh oranges quickly cleared customs in Shanghai (上海), becoming the first batch of African goods exported to China to enter the Chinese market on the "through train" of China's zero-tariff policy for Africa.
Cultural exchange is the deepest bond. The most solid foundation for mutual understanding between China and Egypt lies in civilization, and the deepest strength of cooperation between China and Egypt lies in the people. In recent years, the "Chinese culture craze" has continued to heat up in Egypt. Chinese has entered the Egyptian national education system, and cultural activities such as "Happy Chinese New Year," "Tea and the World," and "Chinese Film Week" are widely loved by local people. More and more young Egyptians are going to China to study and pursue further education, becoming inheritors and disseminators of China-Egypt friendship. Egypt's rich historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery are highly favored by the Chinese people. In 2025, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Egypt will reach more than 300,000, and the "Top of the Pyramids: Ancient Egyptian Civilization Exhibition" hosted by the Shanghai Museum (上海博物馆) in China has received nearly 3 million visitors. The two sides have also carried out projects such as the Sino-Egyptian Saqqara Joint Archaeological Project, continuing to write a new chapter in the dialogue between the two civilizations.
As important members of the Global South, China and Egypt shoulder the important responsibility of defending multilateralism. The two sides jointly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core and the international order based on international law, and unite and cooperate within the multilateral frameworks of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, as well as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote the political settlement of regional hotspot issues, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
After 70 years of trials and tribulations, the friendship between China and Egypt has become more solid and vigorous, which is worth cherishing by both sides. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to work with Egypt to continue to practice the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, work together to forge ahead, insist on being good brothers who firmly support each other, good partners who deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and good friends who closely cooperate multilaterally, jointly practice the four global initiatives, and promote bilateral relations towards the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Egypt and Plenipotentiary Representative to the League of Arab States)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Moscow, May 29th (Reporter Xu Weikai (许炜凯)) Chen Wenqing (陈文清), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission (中央政法委), attended the 14th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in Moscow, Russia, on the 28th and delivered a keynote speech. Representatives from 145 countries and international organizations participated in the meeting.
Chen Wenqing (陈文清) said that the world is currently entering a new period of turbulence and change. Hegemonism and Cold War mentality are rampant, economic globalization is encountering headwinds, and security risks brought about by emerging technologies are rising. The Global Security Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) advocates adapting to the profoundly adjusting international landscape with a spirit of unity, and responding to various traditional and non-traditional security risks and challenges with a win-win mindset, playing an increasingly important role in promoting the resolution of global security problems. China is willing to work with all countries to deeply implement the Global Security Initiative, jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, and work together towards lasting peace and universal security.
Chen Wenqing (陈文清) stated that we must jointly safeguard world peace and resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics in any form. We must jointly abide by international rule of law, fully and completely abide by the purposes of the United Nations Charter, and safeguard the fairness and stability of international rule of law. We must jointly practice multilateralism and respect the right of all countries to participate equally in international and regional security affairs. This year, China will host major events such as the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. We look forward to strengthening coordination with all parties to achieve win-win cooperation.
Chen Wenqing (陈文清) also attended the BRICS countries delegation leaders' luncheon and held bilateral talks and meetings with heads of delegations from many countries, including Russian Federation Security Council Secretary Shoigu (绍伊古).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29th. Hu Zhaoming (胡兆明), spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, announced on May 29th: At the invitation of Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of the People's Republic of China, Thongloun Sisoulith (通伦), General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos, will pay a state visit to China (中国) from June 2nd to 6th.
Return to TopThe Beijing (北京) office of this newspaper reported on May 29th (Reporters Li Xinping (李心萍) and Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增)) that reporters learned from China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. (中国铁路昆明局集团有限公司): As of May 27th, the China-Laos Railway has operated more than 100,000 passenger trains, transporting 73.38 million passengers, including more than 840,000 cross-border passengers. Cross-border travel with "morning departure and evening arrival" has become the norm.
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In recent years, more and more Chinese cultural and creative product stores have appeared in European cities. Canvas bags with panda patterns, ink-style notebooks, trendy clothing incorporating Chinese character designs, and original Chinese cartoon character dolls attract customers.
A few years ago, it might have been hard to imagine that Chinese cultural and creative products could so naturally enter the daily lives of young Europeans. What Chinese brands convey is not just the products themselves, but a lifestyle that integrates traditional culture and modern aesthetics. The appeal of "Made in China" and "Designed in China" is constantly increasing, and Chinese culture is heading to the world in a more youthful, confident, and modern manner. This reminds me of a word that has received widespread attention in China in recent years - Guochao (国潮).
Guochao is not just a trend, but a cultural phenomenon. It reflects the increasing sense of identity among Chinese society, especially the younger generation, with their own cultural traditions and national development. More and more young Chinese people are actively embracing traditional culture, which is not a simple "retro" movement, but a reinterpretation of traditional culture through modern aesthetics, digital technology, and international expression. From Chinese-style games to new Chinese designs, from Palace Museum (故宫) cultural and creative products to Chinese animation, traditional culture is re-entering the contemporary lives of Chinese people in a more vivid way. This is one of the important connotations of Chinese cultural confidence.
The rapid rise of Guochao is closely related to China's rapid economic development and continuous improvement of technological innovation capabilities over the past few decades. The contemporary Chinese youth grew up in an era of continuous national progress. They have witnessed China gradually grow from a "world factory" to an important force in the fields of economy, technology, and culture. This change has also profoundly affected the attitude of the younger generation of Chinese towards their own culture. Today, more and more young Chinese people are beginning to seek cultural inspiration from their own civilization traditions and participate in global cultural exchanges with a more open and confident attitude.
The more we go to the world, the more we need to know where we come from; the more we are rooted in the local, the more international influence we have. Now, many European consumers are actively contacting Chinese brands and Chinese cultural products. Some friends have started learning Chinese because of Chinese TV dramas, animations, and games. Some are interested in Chinese history because they love Chinese tea culture and traditional clothing, and others travel to China to experience Chinese culture firsthand.
In March 2023, President Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly proposed the Global Civilization Initiative at the High-Level Dialogue between the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and World Political Parties, advocating that civilization exchanges should transcend civilization barriers, civilization mutual learning should transcend civilization conflicts, and civilization inclusiveness should transcend civilization superiority. Under the current international situation, this initiative has important practical significance. The world should not only have one civilization model, nor should it only have one development path. Different countries can fully realize modernization development while maintaining their own cultural traditions, and make common progress in exchanges and mutual learning.
The rise of Guochao is a manifestation of the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding Chinese traditional culture. It shows that modernization does not mean abandoning tradition; civilization inheritance does not mean rejecting innovation. Traditional culture can fully rejuvenate in contemporary society and become a bridge connecting the world.
Today's China is heading to the world with a more confident, open, and calm attitude. The cultural confidence embodied in Guochao is becoming the language of communication between China and the world: it is rooted in a deep historical tradition and faces a more diverse and inclusive future.
(The author is a young scholar at the Spanish think tank, the China Knowledge Lecture Hall (知华讲堂).)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29th. On May 29th, Wang Dongming (王东明), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Albanian Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ms. Ermonela Felaj, at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂). The two sides exchanged in-depth views on issues of common concern such as China-Albania relations, China-Central and Eastern European Countries cooperation, and exchanges between the two legislative bodies.
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Qingbang Island (青浜岛), Dongji Town (东极镇), Putuo District (普陀区), Zhoushan City (舟山市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), recently hosted 20 British friends who visited the monument commemorating the Dongji fishermen's rescue of British prisoners of war from the "Lisbon Maru" (里斯本丸) incident. They bowed their heads in silence and laid wreaths. The vast majority of them are descendants of the British prisoners of war from the "Lisbon Maru" incident. Since their first visit in 2005, the descendants of the British prisoners of war from the "Lisbon Maru" incident have come to Zhoushan (舟山) many times to commemorate their ancestors.
"Mourning all those who suffered the hardships of war on the 'Lisbon Maru'," "Sincere thanks to the brave Dongji fishermen, whose selflessness saved more people from death," "This kindness that transcends national borders, we will always remember and pass it on from generation to generation"... In front of the monument, a series of messages accompanying the wreaths expressed the infinite remembrance of the descendants for their ancestors.
Christopher Borch is the grandson of John Borch, a surviving prisoner of war from the "Lisbon Maru," and also the great-nephew of Duncan Edwin Cameron, another surviving prisoner of war. "Chinese fishermen risked their lives to rescue my grandfather and great-uncle, providing them with food, water, and clothing, which allowed them to survive." He said with emotion that it was the selfless love of the Dongji fishermen that allowed their family to continue, and this life-saving grace that transcends national borders is remembered and appreciated by the descendants of the family from generation to generation.
Kirsten Dugan, Borch's sister who came to China (中国) with him, recited a poem she wrote on the spot: "At this moment, we plant a tree of peace, may it take deep root and grow year after year; mountains and seas are connected, and the friendship is long; the people of the two countries, look forward to each other for a long time..." "For many years, I could only piece together this past event and imagine this land from the stories of my ancestors. Today, I finally came to this place in person, and all the fragmented memories have been pieced together into a complete and vivid picture." She said emotionally, "I hope that one day, my two sons can also come here, stand under this tree, and tell this story of courage, sacrifice, and peace from generation to generation."
"My father-in-law was a rescued sailor. He once said that the Dongji fishermen gave them food made from sweet potatoes. In that cold moment, it was the warmest thing he had ever eaten," said Susan Murphy, a British friend, with tears in her eyes.
Katherine Cooper is the daughter of Fiench, a retired British major who has been collecting and organizing information about the "Lisbon Maru" rescue incident for a long time. "The inheritance from generation to generation has ensured that this precious history has not been forgotten," Cooper said. "We come here with the memories and gratitude of our ancestors, planting trees of peace and reliving heartwarming stories, hoping to let more young people know about this history, remember the selfless and righteous deeds of the Chinese fishermen, and let this friendship transcend the years and continue from generation to generation."
(Chen Luyao (陈璐瑶) participated in the writing)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29th. On May 29th, Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament, met in Beijing with foreign representatives attending the 5th Wanshou International Security Seminar. He promoted the Four Global Initiatives and China's major home-field diplomatic achievements, and elaborated on China's position on international and regional hot issues.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29th. On May 29th, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Egyptian Embassy in China jointly held a reception in Beijing (北京) to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt. Xue Kelaiti Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, as well as representatives from all walks of life in China and Egypt and envoys to China from some countries, totaling more than 200 people, attended the event.
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The 10th China-South Asia Expo will be held in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南) from June 11th to 16th. On May 29th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation.
According to Yan Dong (鄢东), Vice Minister of Commerce, in 2025, the trade volume between China and South Asian countries exceeded the US$200 billion mark, a year-on-year increase of 10.7%. In the first four months of this year, China's trade with South Asia continued to maintain good growth momentum, with a year-on-year increase of 15.8%. China is currently the largest trading partner of Pakistan (巴基斯坦), Bangladesh (孟加拉国), Sri Lanka (斯里兰卡), and the Maldives (马尔代夫).
Liu Yong (刘勇), Vice Governor of Yunnan Province (云南省), introduced that this South Asia Expo will provide nearly 800 free booths for South Asian countries, allowing high-quality commodities such as South Asian textile handicrafts and jewelry jade to enter Yunnan and go to the whole country. The trade scale between Yunnan and South Asian and Southeast Asian countries has steadily stood at the 100 billion yuan level for eight consecutive years. The China-Laos Railway (中老铁路) cross-border goods have covered 19 countries and regions including Laos (老挝), Thailand (泰国), and Bangladesh. There are now 30 air routes from Kunming to South Asia and Southeast Asia. The "Zheng He" (郑和号) multimodal transport freight train from Kunming to Chittagong (吉大港), Bangladesh, and the "Kunming Land Port" (昆明陆港号) from Kunming to Ranong Port (拉廊港), Thailand, have achieved normalized operation.
Li Chaowei (李朝伟), Director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Commerce (云南省商务厅), said that after nine sessions of development and precipitation, the internationalization, specialization, marketization, and branding level of the South Asia Expo have been significantly improved. The tenth session will continue to take "unity and cooperation, and common development" as the theme, and continue to explore and innovate, mainly reflected in three "new" aspects.
Comprehensively enhance the new energy level of regional cooperation. As of now, more than 60 countries and regions and international organizations have signed up for the exhibition, covering all South Asian and Southeast Asian countries and members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) (《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》). 31 provinces, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), and 5 separately listed cities are participating in the exhibition. The embassies and consulates of 7 countries including Italy (意大利), Uruguay (乌拉圭), and Australia (澳大利亚) will make their debut as national exhibition groups. 92 of the world's top 500, China's top 500, and leading enterprises in the industry have signed up for the exhibition. More than 1,000 professional buyers have signed up, with overseas buyers accounting for more than 67%, and companies from 36 countries including Germany (德国), Brazil (巴西), and Egypt (埃及) have signed up to participate in procurement for the first time. The international influence of the South Asia Expo has been increasing year by year. This South Asia Expo will link up with international exhibitions such as the Digital Trade Fair and the Canton Fair (广交会) for the first time to realize the sharing of buyer resources. For the first time, the International Public Procurement Conference for the South Asian Market will be held, inviting procurement officers from institutions such as the United Nations Development Programme (联合国开发计划署) to conduct one-on-one negotiations.
In-depth expansion of new areas of high-quality development. While maintaining the South Asia Pavilion, the Southeast Asia Pavilion, the Overseas Pavilion, and the Domestic Cooperation Pavilion, professional exhibition halls will be set up by subdividing industrial tracks. This South Asia Expo will set up a service trade pavilion for the first time, which will take "digital + openness" as the dual engines to focus on displaying key service trade formats and innovative achievements. The Green Energy Pavilion promotes China's cross-border power trading rules and green certificate certification system. The Manufacturing Pavilion has a special low-altitude economy display area, presenting a variety of scenarios such as "low-altitude + agriculture/logistics." The Medical and Health Pavilion focuses on displaying innovative developments in biomedical research and development, big health products, and traditional Chinese medicine, empowering the quality and upgrading of the big health industry. The Culture, Tourism and Sports Pavilion focuses on "living in Yunnan" and the unique cultural tourism resources of South Asia and Southeast Asia, showcasing new models of cultural tourism and sports development. The Modern Agriculture Pavilion and the Coffee Industry Pavilion will focus on displaying the development achievements of the entire chain, focusing on building international brands for the collection and distribution of characteristic commodities such as coffee, fruits, tea, flowers, and Indian Ocean aquatic products in China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Continuously create new opportunities for mutual benefit and win-win results. Bangladesh, as the theme country of this South Asia Expo, will carry out activities such as "Bangladesh Day." Laos, as a special guest partner country, will hold a series of activities such as the China-Laos Economic and Trade Fair. Continue to hold the South Asia Expo New Product Launch Ceremony, focusing on releasing more than 60 new products in the fields of low-altitude economy, advanced manufacturing, etc. Convene the "Invest in Yunnan" investment promotion meeting to achieve "**以会聚商、以展促投**" (yǐ huì jù shāng, yǐ zhǎn cù tóu - "gather merchants through the conference, promote investment through the exhibition," to attract business and investment through the event), and promote the formation of a number of high-quality investment and cooperation results at home and abroad. At the same time, live broadcast activities of ambassadors and consuls in China will also be held, inviting South Asian and Southeast Asian envoys to promote online, and create a new channel of "live broadcast + trade."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 胡 健 王昊男
On May 29th, a press conference was held in Beijing on the theme of "Starting the '15th Five-Year Plan'." Yin Yong (殷勇), Deputy Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee and Mayor of Beijing, stated that they will thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and requirements for Beijing's work, firmly grasp the capital's duties and missions, better serve the overall work of the Party and the country, better meet the people's needs for a better life, adhere to a single blueprint to the end, strive to play a demonstrative role in various tasks, and ensure that decisive progress is made in taking the lead in basically achieving socialist modernization.
Further Optimize and Enhance the Capital's Functions
Beijing was established and prospered because of its status as the "capital" (都), and its greatest characteristic is that it is the capital.
"During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we will thoroughly implement Beijing's urban strategic positioning, strengthen the construction of the 'Four Centers' functions, and improve the level of 'Four Services'," said Yin Yong (殷勇). Firmly grasping the "cow nose" of relieving non-capital functions, Beijing is accelerating the construction of a modern capital metropolitan area and promoting the continuous deepening and solidifying of the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀).
More vigorously and orderly promote the relief of non-capital functions. In the past 5 years, the scale of urban and rural construction land in Beijing has been reduced by approximately 50 square kilometers, the average annual growth of regional GDP has been 5.2%, and the total economic volume has continuously reached two milestones of 4 trillion yuan and 5 trillion yuan. Beijing adheres to the combination of controlling increments and dredging stocks, grasping both hands, continuing to make good use of vacated space, serving and ensuring the layout of central government affairs functions, and implementing a three-year action plan to improve the environmental quality of the core area.
Better support the high-quality construction and development of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区). Properly handle the relationship between the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center (北京城市副中心) and Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), maintain an annual investment scale of 100 billion yuan in the sub-center, and promote the construction of a national green development demonstration zone and a high-quality integrated development demonstration zone for Tongzhou District (通州区) and the three counties of northern Hebei (北三县).
Accelerate the construction of a modern capital metropolitan area. Comprehensively enhance the comprehensive carrying capacity of the plain new cities, accelerate the construction of major projects such as Rail Transit Line 22, and continue to promote industrial collaborative development in adjacent areas such as Tongzhou (通州)—North Three Counties (北三县). Promote the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin Cooperation Demonstration Zone, and actively cultivate the Beijing-Tianjin-Xiong (京津雄) Innovation Triangle. Seize the opportunity to expand the Beijing (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, continuously improve the efficiency and proportion of regional transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and accelerate the construction of major demonstration projects such as the New Energy Vehicle Science and Technology Ecological Port.
Strengthen the joint construction and sharing of key areas. Promote the balanced layout of basic public service facilities such as education and medical care, and explore a list-based management of mutual recognition of administrative licenses in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei; jointly build a beautiful China pioneer area in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, and jointly build an ecological security barrier in the Taihang Mountains (太行山)—Yanshan Mountains (燕山); strengthen the monitoring and early warning of various disaster risks in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and strengthen joint prevention and control of disaster risks such as floods and forest fires.
Accelerate the Construction of a Modern Industrial System Reflecting Beijing's Characteristics
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, in accordance with the requirements of "high technology, high efficiency, and high quality," Beijing will give full play to its intensive advantages in education, science and technology, and talent resources, build a competitive new quality productivity development pattern, and accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system reflecting Beijing's characteristics.
Talent is the primary resource. Beijing is accelerating the construction of a high-level talent highland, strengthening the collaborative education of industry, academia, and research, and deeply promoting special talent introduction plans and key core technology talent projects; accelerating the construction of a youth-friendly policy system, and implementing 10 support measures such as housing security and entrepreneurship services; and deepening the comprehensive reform of the talent development system and mechanism.
Grasp the efficient synergy of elements. Promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, achieve more breakthroughs "from 0 to 1," and promote the entrepreneurial incubation "from 1 to 10" and the industrialization process "from 10 to 100" with greater efforts; promote the all-round empowerment of artificial intelligence to thousands of industries, and fully implement the "Artificial Intelligence+" action; accelerate the construction of a global digital economy benchmark city and an international green economy benchmark city, and promote the deep integration of the real economy and the digital economy.
Promote high-quality industrial development. At present, Beijing has cultivated 3 trillion-yuan-level and 7 hundred-billion-yuan-level industrial clusters, with more than 30,000 national-level high-tech enterprises. Beijing will strengthen basic research with greater efforts and more practical measures, and comprehensively deepen the Zhongguancun (中关村) pilot reform; develop new quality productivity in accordance with local conditions, and build artificial intelligence, green advanced energy, and low-carbon environmental protection industries into new trillion-yuan-level industrial clusters, and promote breakthroughs and large-scale application of core technologies in future industries.
The service industry is Beijing's main engine of economic growth and the main channel for absorbing employment. In 2025, the added value of Beijing's service industry will reach 4.5 trillion yuan, accounting for 86% of the regional GDP. Beijing will increase its efforts to promote the integration of the service industry with the capital's functions, advanced manufacturing, improvement of people's livelihood, and urban governance.
"Strive to achieve a new level of high-quality economic development through 5 years of efforts, and set the average annual growth rate of regional GDP at 4.5% to 5%, and strive for better results," said Yin Yong (殷勇).
Build an International First-Class Harmonious and Livable Capital
People's happiness and well-being are the ultimate goal of promoting high-quality development. Yin Yong (殷勇) said that Beijing will deeply practice the people-centered development thought, focus on the citizens' "seven haves" requirements and "five-ness" needs, strive to do more practical things for the masses, and make the improvement of people's livelihood more perceptible and accessible.
Implement urban renewal actions. Beijing strictly implements the overall urban plan, adheres to the requirement that “老城不能再拆了” (lǎo chéng bù néng zài chāi le - "the old city cannot be demolished again," emphasizing the preservation of historical and cultural heritage in Beijing's old city), strengthens the protection and inheritance of the city's historical and cultural context, coordinates and promotes various tasks of urban renewal, and continuously improves the quality of urban life.
Improve the medical and health service system. Further strengthen hierarchical diagnosis and treatment, build key projects such as the Xuanwu Hospital Fangshan (宣武医院房山) Branch, and continuously expand the variety and scope of use of temporary imported drugs for rare diseases; strengthen the integration of medical care and education, and further expand coverage on the basis of the existing 41 fertility-friendly hospitals and 52 child-friendly hospitals; focus on increasing rehabilitation and nursing services in secondary hospitals and at the grassroots level, incorporate hospice care medical services into medical insurance, and optimize the supply of home medical services.
Accelerate the construction of new urban vitality areas. The Grand Canal (大运河) in the east will be built into a waterfront charming consumption corridor; the "Two Parks and One River" (两园一河) in the west will be built into an ecological leisure area integrating water and city; the South Central Axis (南中轴) area will be built into a South Central Axis Cultural Expo Performing Arts Area; and the Olympic Center Area (奥林匹克中心区) in the north will be built into an Olympic International Reception Hall.
Focus on solving urban governance problems. Accelerate the improvement of a modern comprehensive transportation system, deeply grasp key small matters such as garbage classification and property management, deepen the "Immediate Response to Complaints" (接诉即办) reform, and improve the level of refined urban governance with embroidery-like skills.
Focus on improving the urban ecological environment. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, "Beijing Blue" became the norm, the city's forest coverage rate reached 45%, and the total number of parks reached 1136. Beijing continues to deeply fight the tough battle against pollution prevention and control, comprehensively promotes the construction of garden cities, and creates an urban style of "spring new color, summer lush green, autumn mottled, and winter silver ink"; and builds an urban waterfront space that has both the temperament of oriental culture and the charm of an international metropolis.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 卞民德 琼达卓嘎 徐驭尧
On May 29th, the "15th Five-Year Plan" Tibet Special Press Conference was held in Lhasa (拉萨). Gama Zeden (嘎玛泽登), Deputy Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and Chairman of the Autonomous Region, stated that they will thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and requirements on Tibet work, fully implement the Party's strategy for governing Tibet in the new era, and unremittingly promote the four major tasks of stability, development, ecology, and strengthening the border in Tibet. They will strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation, promote the construction of the Chinese national community, continuously cultivate new quality productive forces, unswervingly deepen reform, integrate into the domestic and international dual circulation, continuously improve people's livelihoods, unite people's hearts, vigorously protect the ecology, follow the path of green development, and strive to build a united, prosperous, civilized, harmonious, and beautiful socialist modern new Tibet.
Adapting to Local Conditions and Developing Plateau Characteristic Advantage Industries
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Tibet's regional GDP crossed two trillion-yuan thresholds, and the per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents increased by an average of 7.4% and 9.7% per year, respectively. "Tibet has entered the best period of development, the greatest changes, and the most benefits for the people in history," said Gama Zeden (嘎玛泽登).
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Tibet will coordinate high-quality development and high-level protection, based on resource endowments, location advantages, industrial foundations, and environmental carrying capacity, and focus on creating a modern industrial system with Tibetan characteristics.
Focusing on what Tibet can do. Vigorously develop plateau characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry, and focus on creating green and healthy agricultural products, animal products, and forest products; accelerate the development of the clean energy industry, planning to build approximately 60 million kilowatts of installed power capacity by the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan," and approximately 120 million kilowatts of installed power capacity under construction; implement a new round of strategic exploration breakthroughs, and actively promote the increase of strategic resource reserves and production; actively develop the cultural tourism industry, allowing the broad masses of people to embark on the road to prosperity while protecting the green ecology and characteristic culture.
Focusing on the needs of people's livelihoods. Currently, Tibet has more than 20 various oxygen production and supply enterprises, covering the upstream and downstream of the industry, including oxygen production technology innovation and research and development, and oxygen supply equipment manufacturing. The deployment of terminal portable oxygen supply equipment has been gradually promoted and covered from high-altitude hospitals, schools, hotels, tourist attractions, and important national highway routes, and the cumulative reduction in oxygen use costs has exceeded 50%. Tibet still needs to increase investment in urban and rural infrastructure construction and continue to improve the people's livelihood needs of heating, oxygen supply, medical and health care, and living environment for all ethnic groups. Develop industries such as construction materials, plateau light industry, Tibetan medicine, border trade logistics, and modern service industries.
Focusing on the direction of development. Digital economy, low-altitude industry, energy storage, geothermal energy, green hydrogen, and other industries have rich application scenarios and development space in Tibet. Continue to strengthen policy support, market leadership, and scenario matching, vigorously expand the application scenarios of the low-altitude economy, utilize abundant water, wind, and solar resources to deploy the hydrogen and oxygen industry, promote the "intelligent transformation, digital transformation, and network connection" of traditional industries, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Ecological Priority, Protecting the Plateau's Living Creatures
"Currently, Tibet has 169 and 246 species of rare and endangered wild plants and animals under national key protection, respectively, and significant results have been achieved in creating a national ecological civilization highland and protecting the ecological environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," said Danba (旦巴), member of the Standing Committee of the Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and Executive Vice Chairman of the Autonomous Region. "Striving forward in the '15th Five-Year Plan,' we will focus on four aspects of work to give the plateau's living creatures a more stable home."
Build a "firewall" of systems. Deeply implement the "Tibet Autonomous Region Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2030)," and implement 28 priority actions in six major areas, including improving the protection system and enhancing the level of protection, such as ecological space control and in-situ conservation. Explore the formulation of the Tibet Autonomous Region Biodiversity Conservation Regulations, and use legal forms to determine the protection responsibilities for life species, forests, grasslands, and wetland deserts.
Clarify the ecological "clear account." Launch the first biodiversity baseline survey and species cataloging work, use modern means to clarify the distribution, quantity, and survival status of 12 major groups of terrestrial wild animals and plants in Tibet, and "register" species.
Weave a "safety net" of protection. Scientifically plan and implement a number of important ecosystem protection and restoration and biodiversity protection projects, such as the construction of nature reserves, actively participate in the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau National Park Group, complete the integration and optimization of nature reserves, and establish a natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, nature reserves as the foundation, and various natural parks as supplements.
Improve the "hard skills" of governance. Systematically strengthen the capacity building of biodiversity investigation and assessment, monitoring and early warning, and supervision and law enforcement, deploy automated monitoring stations in priority areas such as the southeastern Himalayas, promote the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Biodiversity and Ecological Protection Key Laboratory and the Motuo (墨脱) Field Scientific Observation Station, increase scientific research, popular science education, and professional talent training, and crack down on illegal hunting, collection, transportation, and trading of wild animals and plants and their products in accordance with the law.
Prospering the Border and Enriching the People, Strengthening the Sense of Community of the Chinese Nation
"The 'Role Models of the Times' Zhuoga (卓嘎) and Yangzong (央宗) sisters, who are well-known to everyone, follow the family motto of their father, Sangjie Quba (桑杰曲巴), and are rooted in the border, grazing and guarding the border, allowing the family and country belief that 'home is Yumai (玉麦), and the country is China' to be tempered and sublimated in the southwestern border of the motherland," said Gama Zeden (嘎玛泽登).
Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," Tibet has vigorously implemented the "Four Major Projects" and "Six Actions," deeply carried out the "Three Awarenesses" education, and the creation of a model area for national unity and progress has continued to expand to a wider range, higher level, and deeper field. The production and living conditions of border residents have been continuously improved, and the good situation of border residents being rich, border passes being beautiful, borders being stable, and border defenses being solid has been continuously consolidated.
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Tibet will take strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation as the main line and solidly promote the construction of the Chinese national community. Continue to focus on the areas where the masses need it most, increase investment in people, and make people's happiness the warmest background color of Tibet's modernization construction.
Promote the high-quality development of the cause of national unity and progress. Continue to deepen and expand the creation of a model area for national unity and progress, strengthen the construction of the theoretical system of the Chinese national community, build a common spiritual home for the Chinese nation, promote exchanges, interactions, and integration among all ethnic groups, solidly promote common prosperity for all ethnic groups, and promote the modernization of ethnic affairs governance.
Continuously improve the supply of public services. Focus on improving the level of public service supply in border education, medical care, social security, etc., promote the accelerated coverage of people's livelihood facilities such as water supply, heating, oxygen supply, and sewage and garbage treatment in the border front line, allow high-quality public services to directly reach the border front line, and allow border residents to share the dividends of development.
Develop characteristic industries in border areas in accordance with local conditions. Continue to rely on resources such as key villages and towns, border ports, and tourist attractions, develop characteristic industries such as characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry, border trade logistics, and border tourism in accordance with local conditions, vigorously develop industries that are closely related to the production and life of the masses and enrich the people, and drive stable employment through industrial development.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Hong Kong (香港) report on May 29th (Reporter Feng Xuezhi (冯学知)) - The Ministry of Finance (财政部) Renminbi Green Sovereign Bond issuance ceremony was held on the 29th at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (香港金融管理局). The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance (财政部) announced that the Ministry of Finance (财政部), on behalf of the Central Government (中央政府), successfully issued 6 billion RMB green sovereign bonds in Hong Kong (香港) on May 28th. International investors actively subscribed, with a total subscription amount of 62.4 billion RMB, which is 10.4 times the issuance amount.
The RMB green sovereign bonds issued this time include 3 billion RMB with a 3-year term and an issuance interest rate of 1.42%; and 3 billion RMB with a 5-year term and an issuance interest rate of 1.56%. The geographical distribution of investors is wide, and the types are diverse. Investors in the Asia-Pacific region and non-Asia-Pacific region accounted for 80% and 20% respectively, and sovereign and supranational, banks, fund asset management, and insurance investors accounted for 31%, 47%, and 20% respectively; green and sustainable investors accounted for 35%. All bonds issued this time are listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (香港联合交易所).
The Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (香港特区政府财政司司长) Paul Chan Mo-po (陈茂波) said that this issuance is the first time the Central Government (中央政府) has issued RMB green sovereign bonds in Hong Kong (香港), which will attract more cross-border RMB financing and transactions to be conducted in Hong Kong (香港), and further consolidate and enhance Hong Kong's (香港) function as an offshore RMB hub. With the strong support of the country, Hong Kong (香港) will actively use its international advantages to build more financial channels connecting domestic and overseas markets, make greater contributions to building a strong country, and also open up broader space for its own high-quality development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙 超
Currently, early rice in Hunan (湖南) is in a crucial growth period. Since May 17th, Lixian County (澧县) in Changde City (常德市) has experienced extraordinarily heavy rainstorms, with localized rainfall intensity exceeding local historical extremes. On the 27th, the reporter saw at the 5,000-mu demonstration plot for grain production in Lixian County (澧县), located in Pengping Village (彭坪村), Linan Town (澧南镇), that the drainage hoses had not yet been removed, and the rice seedlings were gradually recovering their growth.
"These days, more than 10 pumping stations in Linan Town (澧南镇) have been fully operational, racing to drain the accumulated water," said Liu Tao (刘涛), director of the Agricultural Comprehensive Service Center of Linan Town (澧南镇), adding that Pengping Village (彭坪村), with its low-lying terrain, is a priority.
Pengping Village (彭坪村) suffered from disasters in 2022 due to blocked ditches and untimely drainage. Since 2023, high-standard farmland has been built here, ensuring irrigation during droughts, drainage during floods, connected roads, and linked canals. "Last autumn and winter, we cleared ditches and maintained electric pumps, which has been a great help this time," said Peng Aijun (彭爱军), a member of the village committee of Pengping Village (彭坪村). Drainage was started on the evening of the 19th, and by the 23rd, the water level had dropped to half the height of the rice seedlings, with two nearby pumping stations operating at full capacity. Subsequently, the rainfall weakened, and the water level dropped. Except for the more than 50 mu of middle-season rice that had just been sown and needed to be replanted, most of the early rice was preserved.
Weather forecasts and early warnings also created a window of opportunity to protect the seedlings.
The water in the ditches of Hu Jingming's (胡景明) 1,500-mu grain and oil base in Linan Town (澧南镇) gradually receded. The early rice is in the jointing stage, and although the seedlings were submerged, the lodging and dead seedlings are controllable due to the short submersion time.
In response to the continuous rounds of rainfall, the Hunan Provincial Agricultural Information Center (湖南省农情中心) and the Provincial Climate Center (省气候中心) jointly issued multiple special reports and meteorological warnings for agriculture, including more than 50,000 large-scale growers in the SMS warning platform. Lixian County (澧县) issued rain and disaster warnings and reminders through WeChat groups, village broadcasts, and door-to-door notifications, covering new business entities and the majority of farmers.
"Relying on accurate weather forecasts, before the first round of rainstorms, the town dispatched all weirs, ponds, and ditches to be emptied in advance, freeing up maximum capacity. After the last round of large-scale rainfall, we reminded everyone to retain a certain amount of water to meet the subsequent needs of the rice," said Liu Tao (刘涛).
"The rainfall forecast was accurate, and the drainage in the fields was timely, so the loss of early rice is controllable," said Hu Jingming (胡景明).
For the affected fields, Lixian County (澧县) has formed agricultural technology teams to go down to the front line and deliver technology to the fields.
"Drainage should not be rushed completely," Liu Tao (刘涛) reminded Hu Jingming (胡景明) that on cloudy days, the water can be drained all at once, but on sunny days, the water should be drained slowly in stages to prevent dehydration and death of the plants due to exposure to the sun.
"The root system of submerged rice is damaged, so nitrogen fertilizer should not be applied blindly," said Liu Tao (刘涛), adding that in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, attention should also be paid to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests.
Before leaving, Liu Tao (刘涛) did not forget to remind: "According to past experience, if there is excessive rainfall in the first few months, middle and late rice may face drought."
"Pay attention to early warnings, prepare in advance, and manage scientifically. Once a sudden shift from drought to flood occurs, we still have to do what the experts say," said Hu Jingming (胡景明).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 29th (Reporter Yu Jingxian (郁静娴)): Recently, a bumper summer grain harvest is in sight, and large-scale harvesting has begun. Last year, various regions tried every possible means to cope with the impact of the rare continuous autumn rains, stabilizing the winter wheat area and recovering the seedling conditions. According to the agricultural situation dispatch from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), as of May 28, the national summer grain harvest has exceeded 20%, and the overall wheat harvest progress is nearly 20%, of which the southwest is nearing its end, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) have exceeded 80%, and the Huanghuaihai (黄淮海) area is about to begin large-scale harvesting; the national winter rapeseed harvest has exceeded 90%, entering the final stage. The meteorological department predicts that most of the Huanghuaihai (黄淮海) area will have sunny weather in the coming week, which will be conducive to wheat ripening, harvesting, and drying.
The early rice area is stable, and the seedling growth is normal. This spring, the weather conditions in the south were relatively favorable, and there were no "cold snaps" or severe floods. The early rice seedling cultivation and transplanting went smoothly, and it is expected that the early rice area will remain stable this year. Recently, many places in the south have experienced continuous rainfall, and the growth period of early rice has been slightly delayed, but the overall impact is limited. Currently, early rice in South China (华南) is in the jointing to booting stage, and in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) it is in the tillering to jointing stage. The seedling growth is basically the same as in normal years.
The bulk of spring sowing has been completed, and the emergence quality is good. Since May, the light, temperature, and water in the spring sowing areas have been well matched, the soil moisture is suitable, and Northeast China (东北) and other places have seized favorable conditions to accelerate the sowing progress. According to the agricultural situation dispatch from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), the national spring sowing of grain has exceeded 90%, and the progress is slightly faster than the same period last year, of which Northeast China (东北) has exceeded 90%, Huanghuaihai (黄淮海) is nearly 90%, Southwest China (西南) has exceeded 80%, and the remaining areas are nearing completion. More than 60% of spring-sown crops in Heilongjiang (黑龙江) and Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) have emerged, and more than 90% of seedlings have emerged in Liaoning (辽宁) and Jilin (吉林). The emerged crops are growing well, and the proportion of first- and second-class seedlings is about 95%.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, May 29th. To thoroughly study and implement the important discourse of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on scientific and technological innovation, vigorously promote the spirit of scientists, and on the occasion of the tenth National Science and Technology Workers' Day, the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协) released the advanced deeds of the "Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers" to the whole society.
Yu Zongren (于宗仁), Kong Hainan (孔海南), Su Quanke (苏权科), Song Rende (宋仁德), Chen Lei (陈蕾), Jin Haizu (金海族), Zhao Yang (赵洋), Gui Haichao (桂海潮), Xu Hongjie (徐洪杰), Huang Guiyun (黄桂云), and other 10 comrades were honorably selected. They consciously bear in mind the "major affairs of the country," face the forefront of world science and technology, face the main economic battlefield, face the major national needs, and face the people's life and health, actively devote themselves to high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement. Some have long been devoted to basic research and application of nuclear technology, bravely climbing the peak of world science and technology; some are not afraid of difficulties and strive hard, contributing to the dream of space exploration and deep-sea exploration; some gather wisdom to tackle key problems and are keen to innovate, constantly breaking through technical problems in new energy batteries and cross-sea bridges; some are rooted in the plateau and dedicate themselves enthusiastically, promoting animal husbandry technology to help the masses increase their income; some have been fighting on the front line of ecological protection for a long time, carefully and affectionately guarding the green mountains and clear waters; some advocate medical ethics and meticulously study medical skills, actively solving the problem of epilepsy treatment; some adhere to both scientific research and popular science, and strive to make the pursuit of basic research a life pursuit for more young people... They love the Party and the country, are self-reliant and unremitting, dedicated and sociable, persistent and simple, vividly demonstrating the good demeanor of science and technology workers in the new era.
The vast number of science and technology workers said that the key to Chinese-style modernization lies in the modernization of science and technology, and both the peak of science and technology and the peak of industry must be climbed by ourselves. We must take the "Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers" as an example, consciously promote and practice the spirit of scientists, correct the style of study and change the style of work, and concentrate on doing great learning and true learning for the country and the people, and constantly advance to the breadth and depth of science and technology, so as to contribute wisdom and strength to building a strong country in science and technology as scheduled and promoting Chinese-style modernization.
It is reported that a special program of the "Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers" release ceremony will be broadcast in the near future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 喻思南
May 30th marks the 10th National Science and Technology Workers' Day. Recently, the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协) released the advanced deeds of the "Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers" to the whole society. They have the "national interest" at heart, adhere to the "four orientations," practice the original aspiration of serving the country through science and technology, and demonstrate the spirit of the new era's science and technology workers striving for progress.
Concentrating on Tackling Key Problems and Forging National Pillars
Forging two national pillars is the glorious journey of Xu Hongjie's (徐洪杰) life. He once served as the director of the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics (上海应用物理研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), and served as the general manager of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (上海光源) national major scientific project and the head of the thorium-based molten salt reactor nuclear energy system pilot project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院钍基熔盐堆核能系统先导专项负责人).
In the 1990s, Xu Hongjie (徐洪杰) had already begun to show his talent in the field of atomic physics in China. After taking on the heavy responsibility of building the third-generation synchrotron radiation light source, he suspended his personal research and led a young team to start tackling key problems. After the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (上海光源) was completed and opened for operation, he turned to the "no man's land" in the field of nuclear energy—the thorium-based molten salt reactor.
"Realizing national needs is the bounden duty of science and technology workers," Xu Hongjie (徐洪杰) once said. Whether it is devoting himself to building the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (上海光源), a major national instrument, or starting from scratch to overcome the world-class problem of the thorium-based molten salt reactor, it requires great courage and perseverance. With extraordinary determination and a pragmatic spirit, Xu Hongjie (徐洪杰) led the team to turn the blueprint into reality.
Major national instruments are often a concentrated embodiment of a country's scientific and technological innovation capabilities and comprehensive national strength. In recent years, major national instruments in China have been launched one after another, which is inseparable from the dedicated efforts and hard work of the vast number of science and technology workers.
120 years of design life, how to achieve this extremely high requirement? The problem fell on Su Quanke (苏权科), chief engineer of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) project, and his team.
In order to achieve this goal, Su Quanke (苏权科) traveled to the sites of cross-sea projects in more than a dozen countries, repeatedly demonstrated hundreds of design schemes, led the team to overcome key technologies for long-life construction of bridge-island-tunnel projects in marine environments, and built a reliability-based durability design theory, which was called the "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao model" by international peers.
"The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) is a world-class physical bridge. In the future, we will build it into a world-class digital bridge," Su Quanke (苏权科) and his team have also begun to study digital and intelligent operation and maintenance management to further extend the service life of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥).
Aiming at the navigation control problems of large-inertia carriers in the extreme environment of the deep sea, Zhao Yang (赵洋), a senior engineer at the Shenyang Institute of Automation (沈阳自动化研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) and deputy chief designer of the "Fendouzhe" (奋斗者) deep-sea manned submersible, led the team to break through a number of key technologies and successfully completed the independent development of the "Fendouzhe" (奋斗者) control system, reaching the international advanced level.
In November 2020, Zhao Yang (赵洋) boarded the "Fendouzhe" (奋斗者) and dived to the Mariana Trench at 10,909 meters, becoming one of the first three Chinese astronauts to reach the deepest part of the world's oceans.
Daring to Explore and Moving Towards the Forefront of Science and Technology
Jin Haizu (金海族) is the Minister of the Aviation and Robotics Battery Technology Center of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (宁德时代新能源科技股份有限公司). She led the team to develop high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, whose energy density has reached the international advanced level, filling the domestic gap.
As more and more experimental data accumulated during the battery research and development process, Jin Haizu (金海族) keenly realized that the value of these data had not been fully exploited. In 2021, with a forward-looking strategic vision, she launched the research and development of a cell AI intelligent design system to promote the transformation of the research and development model from "experience-driven" to "data and AI-driven."
"The mission of scientists is not only to solve the 'bottleneck' problems in front of them, but also to dare to build a new paradigm to support the high-quality development of the industry," Jin Haizu (金海族) said. After arduous efforts, she and her team developed a smart research and development system covering four major platforms: "intelligent design, data management, knowledge engineering, and collaborative management."
Aiming at the forefront of science and technology and building a solid foundation for innovation. The courageous exploration of the vast number of science and technology workers has led to the continuous emergence of high-quality research results.
Epilepsy is listed by the World Health Organization as one of the chronic neurological diseases with the greatest disease burden. The infertility rate, pregnancy mortality rate, and offspring malformation rate of women of childbearing age with epilepsy are several times higher than those of ordinary women.
Chen Lei (陈蕾), vice president of West China Clinical Medical College (华西临床医学院) of Sichuan University (四川大学) and chief physician of West China Hospital (华西医院) of Sichuan University (四川大学), aimed at the problem of epilepsy in women of childbearing age and overcame difficulties. She led the team to create the world's first female epilepsy diagnosis and treatment ontology database, broke through key technologies for epilepsy early warning, and built a full life cycle management system, which greatly reduced the infertility rate and malformation rate of patients.
Gui Haichao (桂海潮), a professor at Beihang University (北京航空航天大学), is the first payload expert in China's space station. During the entire mission, he worked closely with the crew to complete 68 space science experiments, covering key areas such as microgravity fluid physics, material preparation, and life sciences, promoting important progress in a number of studies.
After returning to the front line of teaching and scientific research, Gui Haichao (桂海潮) started a new journey: leading the team to study key technologies such as space perception, motion planning, and precise control in on-orbit service, space debris monitoring and removal, facing the major needs of the country's future aerospace development...
Rooted in the Front Line, Writing Practical Responsibility
Adhering to the front line of grotto cultural relic protection, Yu Zongren (于宗仁), director and researcher of the Conservation Research Institute of the Dunhuang Research Academy (敦煌研究院), focuses on protecting Dunhuang grotto cultural relics with science and technology.
Aiming at various "diseases" of mural colored sculptures, Yu Zongren (于宗仁) proposed the scientific research goal of "seeing clearly, understanding thoroughly, and managing effectively," making important contributions to promoting the transformation of cultural relic protection from empirical judgment to scientific decision-making and from post-event rescue to early prevention.
Yu Zongren (于宗仁) applied in-situ non-destructive analysis technology to the "physical examination" of caves, used data to accurately "diagnose" thousand-year-old murals, and systematically built a mural "health evaluation" and multi-dimensional detection system. The technologies and methods explored and formed by the cultural relic protection team of the Dunhuang Research Academy (敦煌研究院) provide an important demonstration for the protection of grotto murals across the country.
"Scientific research must be based on the most authentic first-line data," said Kong Hainan (孔海南), a chair professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学). In order to scientifically promote the management of Erhai Lake, he moved the "laboratory" to the fields. For more than 10 years, he has been stationed in Erhai Lake for more than 200 days every year, walking through every village and every river around Erhai Lake to find out every source of pollution.
He led the team to complete 30,000 samplings and 160,000 water quality analyses, laying a solid foundation for the scientific management of Erhai Lake with massive first-hand data.
Song Rende (宋仁德), director and extension researcher of the Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (玉树藏族自治州) in Qinghai Province (青海省), is affectionately known by herders as the "Yak Doctor" rooted in the plateau.
Aiming at the "three lows" problems of Yushu yak—"low reproduction rate, low market rate, and low herder income rate," Song Rende (宋仁德) developed and promoted the ecological and efficient yak breeding technology of "grazing + supplementary feeding," led the team to travel to every township in Yushu Prefecture (玉树州), collected excellent variety resources, established a complete variety archive, innovatively proposed an integrated model of "selection-breeding-promotion" and a "seed industry-driven model" for Yushu yak, and built a yak "three-level breeding system." The "Yushu Yak" and "Zhashijia Sheep" that he participated in breeding were successfully selected into the National List of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources and passed variety approval, promoting Yushu Yak to be included in the National List of Famous, Special, and Excellent New Agricultural Products and upgraded to a National Geographical Indication Protection Product.
Huang Guiyun (黄桂云), deputy director of the Yangtze River Biodiversity Research Center of the China Three Gorges Corporation (长江三峡集团有限公司), has worked on the front line of endangered and rare plant protection in the Three Gorges for more than 30 years. She led the protection of more than 2,130 species of endangered and endemic plants, bred more than 320,000 seedlings, and built the largest germplasm resource bank of endangered, rare, and endemic resources in China.
In recent years, Huang Guiyun (黄桂云) has actively devoted herself to popular science work, speaking "local language" and conveying true feelings to the masses, and sowing the seeds of science to young people. Her online popular science lectures have reached a cumulative audience of more than 10 million people.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
Inside the recording studio on the 12th floor of Hangzhou Broadcasting and Television Station (浙江杭州广播电视台), Lei Ming (雷鸣) is wearing headphones, staring intently at the screen of his laptop. On the screen is the movie "Silent Awakening (惊蛰无声)," a box office hit during this year's Spring Festival. With one hand holding a pen and the other on the keyboard, he pauses the movie at crucial plot points and immediately writes narration on paper... It turns out he is preparing the audio description script for this movie.
Lei Ming (雷鸣) is a host at Hangzhou Voice Radio (杭州之声电台). In 2010, Qian Jun (钱俊), then chairman of the Jianggan District (江干区) Blind Association of Hangzhou (杭州市), called the hotline, asking Lei Ming (雷鸣) to help recount the plot of a science fiction movie.
Lei Ming (雷鸣) quickly recalled and described the fantastical world in the movie with vivid language. These images "jumped" into Qian Jun's (钱俊) mind, greatly shocking him: "If someone could explain it like you, I would definitely be able to understand the movie well." These words touched Lei Ming (雷鸣): "I also have visually impaired friends around me, can I take this opportunity to do something for them?"
It was through this experience that Lei Ming (雷鸣) learned about audio description movies and felt the visually impaired community's desire for movies, deciding to tell them about the then-popular "Aftershock (唐山大地震)." "To prepare the narration, I watched the movie no less than 10 times, read many film reviews, and wrote tens of thousands of words of script," Lei Ming (雷鸣) recalled. He repeatedly polished the script, preparing for more than four months.
In October of that year, Studio One of Hangzhou Broadcasting and Television Station (杭州广播电视台一号演播大厅) opened its doors to more than 200 visually impaired people. "I only learned afterward that the application process for the studio was very complicated, and the cost of using it for one event was at least 40,000 yuan, but the application and approval for our public welfare activity was basically a 一路绿灯 (yī lù lǜ dēng - "all the way green light," to have a smooth and unobstructed path). Lei Ming (雷鸣) was very touched.
At the event, Lei Ming (雷鸣) used the gaps between dialogues to "seize every opportunity" to explain the movie's scenes, characters, and plot. Everyone followed his narration, sometimes tense, sometimes crying, as if they could really see the movie.
"The key to whether a movie explanation is successful lies in whether everyone's emotions can be mobilized," Lei Ming (雷鸣) said. "After the screening, everyone expressed their gratitude, and colleagues said my face was smiling like a flower."
Also encouraged was Wu Haizhou (吴海舟), a technical staff member who was in charge of technology on the 2nd floor of the studio at the time. Later, he took the initiative to contact Lei Ming (雷鸣) to join the team and is now a backbone member. "Although Teacher Wu (吴老师) has retired, he is still enthusiastic about our public welfare cause and is now the main force in the team's post-production," Lei Ming (雷鸣) introduced.
With this successful experience, Lei Ming (雷鸣) decided to launch the "Speaking Movies for the Blind" public welfare project, which received support from all parties. In 2015, "Explaining Movies for the Visually Impaired" was officially established as a project in the Hangzhou Disabled Persons' Federation (杭州市残联) and incorporated into standardized routine management. In 2018, Hangzhou (杭州) held the first "Audio Description Film Week" event, expanding its influence through national linkage and in-depth grassroots activities...
Lei Ming (雷鸣) has also grown from working alone to working side by side with a team of more than 300 people, while doing audio description movie explanations, he also records audiobooks. Over the past 16 years, Lei Ming (雷鸣) and his team have given live explanations of more than 200 movies for the visually impaired community, written more than 1.5 million words of movie narration scripts, and accumulated more than 20,000 minutes of movie explanations.
In recent years, with the introduction of laws and regulations related to accessibility, the work of explaining movies has become much smoother. "The market for accessible versions of various literary and artistic works is slowly opening up, and more and more people are participating. With the encouragement and protection of laws and policies, we are more confident in doing audio description movie explanations," Lei Ming (雷鸣) introduced.
In the future, Lei Ming (雷鸣) will firmly continue on this path: "I hope that through audio description movies, more visually impaired friends can step out of their closed circles and experience the world, and I also hope to eliminate everyone's prejudice and misunderstanding of special groups, and let more people enter their world."
Return to TopIn recent years, Dunhuang City (敦煌市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), based on its advantages in cultural tourism resources, has vigorously developed low-altitude tourism and continuously enriched the low-altitude economy. At Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area (鸣沙山月牙泉景区), helicopter and glider aerial tours are booming. The picture shows tourists taking a glider to overlook the beautiful scenery of the Dunhuang desert on May 28.
Photo by Wang Binyin (王斌银) (People's Vision)
Return to TopBeijing, May 29th (Reported by Li Xiaoqing (李晓晴)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部): From June 1st, China will fully enter the flood season, and the southern region will enter the main flood season. In areas with previous heavy rainfall, the base water level of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs is high, and the risk of mountain torrent geological disasters and floods in small and medium-sized rivers will further increase.
Since the beginning of the flood season this year, the flood situation in major rivers has been generally stable, and no numbered floods have occurred. However, floods in small and medium-sized rivers and mountain torrent disasters caused by local extreme heavy rainfall have occurred earlier and more severely, and extreme rainstorm and flood events are becoming more frequent and intense.
The Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) has made advance arrangements and deployments for key tasks in preventing floods and droughts in 2026, urging all regions to promptly repair water conservancy projects and facilities damaged last year. Currently, 3,597 out of 4,242 damaged repair projects have been completed, with a repair rate of 84.8%. It is expected that the remaining repair tasks will be completed by the end of June, and the flood control function will be restored in a timely manner. In the next step, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) will implement various defense measures **从严从细从实** (cóng yán cóng xì cóng shí - "strictly, meticulously, and practically," to implement measures with rigor, attention to detail, and a focus on practical results).
Return to TopAccording to reports from our newspaper in Beijing on May 29th (Reporter Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋)), the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) announced that in order to effectively prepare for major flood prevention efforts in 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) has formulated exercise plans in advance. Since May, it has successively completed the 2026 flood control and dispatch exercises for the Yangtze River (长江), Yellow River (黄河), Huai River (淮河), Hai River (海河), Pearl River (珠江), Songliao River (松辽), and Tai Lake (太湖) basins.
The river basin management agencies under the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) carefully selected typical floods in the basins. Based on the existing flood control project system and relying on digital twin basins, they carried out unscripted flood control and dispatch exercises in conjunction with relevant departments and units. Through the exercises, each basin comprehensively tested rainfall and water situation monitoring and forecasting, flood prevention "four predictions" capabilities, joint dispatch and decision-making of water projects in the basin, hydrological emergency monitoring and reporting, and emergency response to emergencies, thereby enhancing the basin's flood control coordination and linkage and actual combat capabilities.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 沛
In the evening, in Daiyue District (岱岳区), Tai'an City (泰安市), Shandong Province (山东省), the atmosphere of daily life rises in the streets and alleys. Delivery rider Du Yingbin (杜英斌) shuttles through them, skillfully picking up and delivering meals. However, just a few days ago, the medical expenses and deducted wages from an accidental fall had left him at a loss.
"I used to think it was normal for us delivery riders to have no contracts or guarantees, and that it was troublesome to protect our rights. Now I know that there are actually people supporting us," Du Yingbin (杜英斌) said, wiping his hands. The deducted wages plus medical expenses, totaling 2,000 yuan, were all received in just seven days.
Previously, Du Yingbin (杜英斌) joined a delivery platform station. When he joined, he only signed a simple labor service agreement, which did not specify salary standards or mention work-related injury insurance. After working for three months, he accidentally fell while delivering a meal. Not only did no one care about his hospitalization and medical expenses, but the station also deducted nearly 1,500 yuan from his salary on the grounds that "absenteeism affects efficiency."
Unable to work due to injury and with no one to protect his rights, Du Yingbin (杜英斌), feeling helpless, found the "Yue Xiaozhong (岳小仲)" volunteer service team at the Guangcai Grand Market (光彩大市场) Warm "New" Station (暖“新”驿站).
He was received at the station by a mediation volunteer from the Daiyue District (岱岳区) Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court (劳动人事争议仲裁院). After listening to his demands, the volunteer immediately entered the situation into the "New Format Labor Dispute One-Stop Resolution Platform (新业态劳动争议一站式化解平台)" and initiated the mediation process. On the one hand, the volunteer went deep into the station involved and communicated face-to-face with the person in charge, clearly pointing out that deducting wages and evading responsibility for work-related injuries were suspected of being illegal. On the other hand, the volunteer guided Du Yingbin (杜英斌) in sorting out delivery records, wage slips, and medical certificates to help him secure evidence for protecting his rights.
After several patient mediations, both parties reached an agreement: the station would fully return the deducted wages, bear reasonable medical expenses, standardize the station's salary settlement process, and clarify matters related to work-related injury insurance.
With the expansion of new employment groups such as delivery riders, couriers, and ride-hailing drivers, labor disputes are becoming increasingly prominent. Since 2025, the Daiyue District (岱岳区) Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court (劳动人事争议仲裁院) has focused on this key area, using the "Yue Xiaozhong (岳小仲)" service brand as a guide, and innovatively created a "negotiation-mediation-arbitration" full-chain diversified resolution system to promote the resolution of labor disputes from "end-point handling" to "source prevention." At the same time, it has built a multi-level linkage service system, entering industrial parks to promote laws and regulations, entering towns and streets to mediate labor disputes, entering communities to connect with public opinion, and entering enterprises to investigate employment risks, comprehensively extending service tentacles and decentralizing governance forces.
Today, new employment form laborers are receiving more care. Daiyue District (岱岳区) has built new format warm "new" stations to high standards in 15 towns, streets and key communities. These stations are not only "warm harbors" for laborers to rest, replenish supplies, heat food, and drink hot water, but also "service stations" for them to obtain policy consultation, rights protection guidance, and dispute resolution.
Relying on the warm "new" stations, Daiyue District (岱岳区) officially established the New Format "One-Stop" Diversified Joint Consultation and Mediation Center (新业态“一站式”多元联合协商调解中心) in 2024, integrating arbitrators, lawyers, industry representatives, grassroots mediators and other forces to establish a "one-stop acceptance, classified disposal, linkage resolution, closed-loop management" mechanism, providing free and efficient consultation and mediation services, and resolving contradictions to the greatest extent in the bud. Since the beginning of this year, the center has received more than 100 consultations and successfully mediated more than 20 labor disputes, with a mediation success rate of 80%.
"On this basis, Daiyue District (岱岳区) has also innovatively established a summary trial court and mobile arbitration court for new employment form laborers, bringing the arbitration court to stations, communities, and enterprises to achieve mobile case handling, on-site trials, and on-the-spot interpretation of the law," said Sun Xia (孙霞), Dean of the Daiyue District (岱岳区) Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Court (劳动人事争议仲裁院). The average case handling cycle of the summary trial court for new employment form laborers is 60% shorter than the regular arbitration cycle, continuously enhancing the sense of gain, happiness, and security of new employment groups with visible justice and tangible convenience.
(Li Qinglin (李庆林) participated in writing)
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Having warm "new" stations built nearby provides places to eat and rest, as well as mediate conflicts; the service chain is continuously optimized, not only speeding up the handling of disputes at the end, but also strengthening prevention at the source... From the measures taken in Daiyue District (岱岳区), Tai'an (泰安), Shandong (山东) Province, we can see the common goal of doing a good job in all-round rights protection: to make laborers feel both warm and at ease.
Sinking services is for the sake of warmth. Shuttle busily through the streets is the daily work of new employment form laborers. Many places have set up rest stations, built rider-friendly communities, etc., so that they can take a break when they are tired, work more conveniently, and feel the warmth of being respected and cared for.
Upgrading services is for the sake of peace of mind. Difficulties in determining labor relations and insufficient protection are the 心头大石 (xīn tóu dà shí - "a big stone in the heart," a major concern) for many new employment form laborers. When the power of popularizing laws and regulations and mediating disputes sinks to the town streets, and when policy consultation and rights protection assistance can be obtained in stations and communities, new employment form laborers will be more determined to get paid for their work and gain from their diligence.
We look forward to more innovative measures that meet emotional needs and consolidate rights protection being implemented, so that every labor is respected and rewarded, and inspires more laborers to work hard for happiness with more enthusiasm and strength.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 刚
On May 18th, a user far away in Singapore activated an AI (Artificial Intelligence) toy and issued the command: "Tell me a fairy tale." The voice command received by the toy went directly through the network to the overseas zone of the computing power data center in Shantou (汕头), Guangdong (广东). The intelligent agent deployed in the zone completed the response within 0.1 seconds, successfully recognized it within 1 second, and sent the story content back to the terminal.
This continuous series of commands told a total of 5 stories, calling approximately 100,000 Tokens (word units), which were billed in real-time at a standard rate of 2 yuan per 1 million tokens. The settlement of the fees meant that Shantou's "token going overseas" completed a commercial closed loop, further advancing after completing the full-link closed-loop verification of "token going overseas" at the end of April this year.
A token is the smallest calculation unit for large models to process information, and it is a key measurement indicator for measuring intelligent computing power and a new value carrier for the digital economy.
From 100 million tokens called per day at the end of April to an average of 10 billion tokens per day now, Shantou's "token going overseas" has experienced rapid growth in call volume in less than a month. How is "token going overseas" achieved? What impact will it have on digital trade? The reporter conducted an investigation.
Abundant Green Electricity, Computing Power Empowerment
A Dozen-Fold Increase in Value
In the Shantou Overseas Chinese Economic and Cultural Cooperation Pilot Zone (汕头华侨经济文化合作试验区) (hereinafter referred to as "Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区)"), the value of one kilowatt-hour of electricity has been increased through "token going overseas."
Currently, overseas users in several countries and regions in Southeast Asia are calling "Shantou-produced" token services. "Data comes from abroad and returns abroad, and the user experience is not compromised." Cai Qichen (蔡祺琛), an engineer at Shantou Mobile (汕头移动), said, "Token fees have been included in the product service package, making it more convenient to use later." According to estimates by toy manufacturer Shenzhen Shumi Technology (深圳树米科技), the cost is reduced by more than 30% compared to directly calling overseas computing power.
At the same time, in the computing power data center, the conversion from electricity to tokens has brought about a significant increase in value: one kilowatt-hour of electricity, costing about 0.5 yuan, can be processed into tokens for overseas export through AI computing power, and the value can directly jump from 0.5 yuan to 11 yuan, completing a 22-fold increase; if calculated based on the price of offshore wind power and using high-end chips to deploy popular closed-source models, the value increase can exceed 60 times.
As the main base for offshore wind power in eastern Guangdong (粤东), Shantou's planned installed capacity accounts for more than 53% of Guangdong (广东), with 1.2 million kilowatts already connected to the grid. Electricity does not need to go abroad, and computing power remains in the country. Only high value-added digital services are sold abroad, and electricity becomes "hard currency" for cross-border digital trade.
According to reports, the second phase of the eastern Guangdong (粤东) data center, with a total investment of 1.19 billion yuan, will be put into operation in September, accessing 80% of offshore wind power green electricity. "Shantou (汕头) is exploring direct connection of offshore wind power to data centers, and is building an underwater data center cluster step by step." Wu Changlin (吴长林), Director of the Digital Industry Development Bureau of the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区数字产业发展局), introduced that with the support of relevant departments, the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区) will accelerate the construction of an international data interaction hub and strive to be included in the national integrated computing power network layout.
Solid Foundation, Smooth Application
Cross-Border Latency Faster Than a Blink
To achieve "token going overseas," the less delay and lag, the better.
"Shantou's (汕头) submarine cable export bandwidth accounts for more than half of the country's total, and 5 international optical cables directly connecting to many countries around the world converge here." Hong Zhebin (洪喆斌), Chief Technology Officer of the International Submarine Cable Landing Station of China Telecom Shantou Branch (中国电信汕头分公司国际海缆登陆站), introduced, "The latency from Shantou (汕头) to Singapore (新加坡) is only 32.7 milliseconds, which is faster than a blink."
Full-link connectivity is just the starting point. Shantou (汕头) is transitioning from a "channel city" to an "ecological hub city." Leading computing power companies and developers are accelerating their gathering, pilot platforms have passed acceptance, and commercial closed loops have been completed in scenarios such as AI toys and intelligent manufacturing, with large-scale operation imminent.
Shantou Chenghai (汕头澄海) has long been known as the "China Toy Capital (中国玩具之都)." With the deep integration of AI technology and the toy industry, the Shantou AI Toy Innovation Center (汕头AI玩具创新中心) and the Shantou Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (汕头人工智能实验室) have been unveiled, and it is moving towards becoming the "China AI Toy Capital (中国AI玩具之都)."
In the exhibition hall of Shantou Xiangyuan Tongxing Artificial Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. (汕头市向远同行人工智能科技有限公司), an AI desktop robot named "Amy (艾米)" had a smooth conversation with the reporter. "It is equipped with a multilingual intelligent voice interaction system that supports real-time recognition and dialogue in dozens of languages around the world." Chen Ruifeng (陈锐烽), the company's general manager, introduced that this technology has been applied to multiple AI toys and exported to countries such as the United Kingdom, Russia, and Japan.
Shantou's (汕头) "token going overseas" model allows AI toy manufacturers to call domestic large models at a cost far lower than overseas. "The cost of using overseas large models is dozens of times higher than in China." Chen Ruifeng (陈锐烽) said that the company's AI toys are currently equipped with large models such as DeepSeek (深度求索) and Doubao (豆包), and "token going overseas" has greatly increased the added value and international competitiveness of the products.
Shantou Unicom (汕头联通), in conjunction with Guangdong Kedong Zhilian Technology Co., Ltd. (广东科动智联科技有限公司), has established a dedicated line from Shantou (汕头) to Vietnam (越南), delivering cross-border computing power services to Acheng Xinyue (阿成新越), a Chinese-funded fiber optic company in Vietnam (越南). Vietnamese users call large models such as DeepSeek (深度求索) and Tongyi Qianwen (通义千问) with extremely low latency and zero packet loss. "In less than a month, more than a dozen companies have come to inquire." Said a staff member of Kedong Zhilian (科动智联).
Guangdong Mobile (广东移动) has launched the OpenClaw ("Dragon Shrimp (龙虾)") intelligent agent framework, providing an integrated AI service package, which allows traditional toys to complete intelligent transformation in 15 days.
From toys to textiles, cross-border e-commerce, and high-end manufacturing, tokens are becoming "digital fuel" to help Shantou's (汕头) industrial upgrading.
Strong Policy Support, Enhanced Advantages
Computing Power Subsidies of Up to 30%
Last year, the state approved the "incoming data processing" policy pilot in the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区), providing compliant channels for enterprises' data and computing power to go overseas, and helping Shantou (汕头) take the lead in opening up an overseas channel that combines compliance and low latency.
Currently, the "incoming data processing" zone of the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区) has deployed domestic large models and GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) computing power clusters. This area is physically isolated from the domestic Internet and is only connected to international submarine cables through dedicated channels.
"This actually forms a 'data bonded zone'." Hong Yu (洪煜), an expert at Shantou Mobile (汕头移动), said, "Overseas data comes in, completes reasoning in the zone, consumes tokens, and the results are returned via submarine cables. Data comes from abroad, is processed in the zone, and then returns abroad. Each call is billed according to the number of tokens, realizing the docking of an automated billing system and a cross-border payment platform to complete a real transaction closed loop."
Hong Yu (洪煜) introduced: "Test results show that Shantou's (汕头) computing power going overseas service is stable in response, compliant, and has significant cost advantages. The price is only 1/3 to 1/2 of the mainstream international platforms, and the customer retention rate exceeds 70%."
Aiming to create the "preferred destination for token going overseas," the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区) has released 10 hardcore policies: a 30% subsidy for computing power, with a maximum annual subsidy of 500,000 yuan for a single enterprise; a maximum subsidy of 500,000 yuan for data collection factories; a 300,000 yuan subsidy for vertical models... On the day the policies were released, more than 30 companies came to inquire.
"In terms of policy innovation, the Shantou Overseas Chinese Pilot Zone (汕头华侨试验区) will rely on the advantages of the 'incoming data processing' policy pilot, deepen cross-border data flow cooperation, build an international data interaction hub, and help China's computing power services go overseas." Wu Changlin (吴长林) said.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on May 29th (Reporter Jin Xin (金歆)) This reporter learned on the 29th from the Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办): In accordance with the 2026 "Qinglang" series of special action work arrangements, the Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办) has decided to launch a two-month "Qinglang: Optimizing the Business Network Environment and Rectifying Malicious Speculation of Enterprise-related Information" special action nationwide, effective immediately.
The special action focuses on four prominent issues: malicious speculation of enterprise-related information, defamation and smearing of enterprises, seeking illegal profits, and infringing on the personal rights and interests of entrepreneurs.
Problems with malicious speculation of enterprise-related information include: speculating on negative enterprise-related information at important time nodes such as enterprise listing and financing, financial statement announcements, and new product launches; maliciously collecting negative enterprise-related information, generalizing and distorting speculation on enterprise management problems or product quality problems; carrying out false and untrue evaluations, maliciously speculating on commodity evaluations, tests, and consumer experience information; and promoting negative enterprise-related information through methods such as "paid traffic," artificially creating or amplifying enterprise-related public opinion hotspots.
Problems with defaming and smearing enterprises include: using AI to generate false and untrue enterprise-related information, maliciously smearing and defaming enterprises and entrepreneurs; hiring internet water armies to spread homogeneous negative enterprise-related information, maliciously engaging in extortion and defaming other enterprises and products; internet celebrity accounts using forms such as "shouting" to groundlessly question and belittle enterprises, inciting netizens to attack and scold enterprises and entrepreneurs; and "labeling" specific brand users, carrying out stigmatizing attacks, and inciting consumer group antagonism.
Problems with seeking illegal profits include: sending enterprises "negative information verification letters," "situation verification letters," etc., coercing enterprises to carry out commercial cooperation; linking public opinion supervision and social supervision with commercial cooperation, using the release of negative enterprise-related information as a means to pressure enterprises to seek economic benefits; and demanding "deletion fees" and "retraction fees" from enterprises after releasing negative enterprise-related information.
Problems with infringing on the personal rights and interests of entrepreneurs include: speculating on the personal privacy of entrepreneurs; publishing and disseminating insulting and abusive, rumor-mongering and defamatory remarks about entrepreneurs; speculating on entrepreneurs' private life topics, belittling and vilifying the image of enterprises and entrepreneurs; and rehashing old news and events of entrepreneurs, taking things out of context and distorting the interpretation of entrepreneurs' remarks.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 29th (Reporter Wang Yunshan (王云杉)) The National "Artificial Intelligence +" Energy On-site Promotion Conference, hosted by the National Energy Administration (国家能源局), recently released the first batch of high-value "Artificial Intelligence +" energy scenarios, including 51 scenarios such as "Intelligent Generation and Evaluation of Power Grid Planning Schemes."
From the perspective of demand, high-value scenarios focus on pain points that have long restricted the industry's development; from the perspective of the development stage, artificial intelligence technology has a large space for empowerment, but the industry application is in the early stage, and it may have a disruptive and transformative impact on the industry's development in the future; from the perspective of effectiveness, it has the potential for promotion throughout the industry, and large-scale application can help promote the transformation and upgrading of the energy industry.
The previously released "Implementation Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of 'Artificial Intelligence +' Energy" proposed to accelerate the empowerment of energy application scenarios. The 51 high-value scenarios released this time focus on the eight categories of typical application scenarios proposed in the Implementation Opinions, explore the formation of comprehensive solutions that can be replicated on a large scale and business models that can be used for reference, and promote the improvement of the intelligent development level of the energy industry.
Among them, in the power grid field, focusing on scenarios such as planning review and dispatch operation, artificial intelligence improves the efficiency of power grid operation and management; in the field of new energy formats, focusing on scenarios such as virtual power plants and vehicle-grid interaction, artificial intelligence provides support for the incubation and cultivation and large-scale development of new formats.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on May 29th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)): It was learned from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) that the new version of the "China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. Railway Passenger Transport Regulations" (《中国国家铁路集团有限公司铁路旅客运输规程》) (hereinafter referred to as the "State Railway Group Passenger Regulations" (《国铁集团客规》)) will be implemented on June 1. The new version of the "State Railway Group Passenger Regulations" (《国铁集团客规》) has five chapters and 116 articles, and 28 adjustments have been made to the relevant clauses of the 2024 version of the "State Railway Group Passenger Regulations" (《国铁集团客规》).
The new version of the "State Railway Group Passenger Regulations" (《国铁集团客规》) clarifies the rules for railway passenger electronic invoices, revises the relevant rules for student discount tickets, lost items, connecting tickets, passenger misboarding and alighting, and the calculation method for the time limit for baggage transportation, and scientifically defines ticket purchasers and passengers.
The new version of the "State Railway Group Passenger Regulations" (《国铁集团客规》) also adds rules restricting ticket purchases for passengers who refuse to pay supplementary tickets. If a passenger commits illegal ride behaviors such as "riding without a ticket," "riding with altered, forged, or tampered travel documents," "inconsistent ticket, certificate, and person," "riding in a higher-priced seat class with a lower-priced seat class ticket," or "holding discount tickets or preferential tickets without the required discount certificate or not meeting the discount conditions" and refuses to pay the supplementary ticket, railway station and train staff will inform the passenger on-site of the illegal ride behavior and subsequent restrictions on ticket purchases; when the above-mentioned types of passengers who refuse to pay the supplementary ticket purchase tickets again, the railway transportation enterprise will automatically prompt through Railway 12306 or manually prompt at the ticket window, informing them of the restriction on their ticket purchase. According to relevant regulations, passengers should pay the supplementary ticket price and an additional ticket price of 50% of the supplementary ticket price, and the ticket purchase restriction can be automatically lifted after the payment is completed.
Return to TopThe International Children's Day is approaching, and various regions have organized a variety of colorful activities for children to jointly welcome the festival. The picture shows May 28, Gaoging County Central Road Primary School (高青县中心路小学) in Zibo City (淄博市), Shandong Province (山东省), carrying out the theme activity of "Intangible Cultural Heritage Cuju Welcomes 'June 1st'," where children experience the unique charm of traditional sports through Cuju.
Zhang Weitang (张维堂) photo (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopThe Beijing News, May 29th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) The "Implementation Opinions of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共北京市委) and the Beijing Municipal People's Government (北京市人民政府) on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development" was officially released on the 28th, making a comprehensive deployment for the high-quality development of the capital city in the current and future periods. By 2030, significant progress will be made in building a world-class harmonious and livable capital; by 2035, a world-class harmonious and livable capital will be initially built.
The implementation opinions consist of 10 parts and 30 articles, forming a list of 148 key tasks, which will arrange work tasks on an annual basis. It proposes to fully implement the strategic positioning of the capital city, continuously enhance the functions of the capital, strengthen the functional construction of the "Four Centers," build a high-level core functional area of the capital, and promote the construction of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) world-class urban agglomeration. Promote regional development according to local conditions in different circles, create a pleasant waterfront space along the Grand Canal in Tongzhou (通州大运河), build a "Two Parks and One River" waterfront living room, promote the transformation and upgrading of the South Central Axis area, continuously improve the functional quality of the Olympic Center Area, complete the preparation of the Fifth Ring Road renovation and upgrading plan, and promote the integrated construction of stations and cities around the orbital micro-center. Continue to carry out comprehensive renovation of old residential areas and reconstruction of dilapidated buildings, promote the renewal of inefficient industrial parks, old factory buildings and buildings, and strengthen regional comprehensive renewal.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 喻思南 谷业凯 李君强
On May 30th, China celebrated its tenth National Science and Technology Workers' Day.
The key to Chinese-style modernization lies in the modernization of science and technology, and scientific researchers are the backbone of promoting Chinese-style modernization.
In February of this year, during his inspection in Beijing (北京), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) encouraged the vast number of science and technology workers to cultivate patriotic sentiments, carry forward the spirit of struggle, and make contributions on the journey of Chinese-style modernization.
The needs of the country are the direction of scientific research. Following the direction pointed out by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), the vast number of science and technology workers consciously shoulder the responsibility of building a strong country in science and technology in the era, and bravely undertake the task of Chinese-style modernization, writing a brilliant chapter.
Consolidating the Foundation and Building a Solid Foundation for Self-Reliance and Self-Strengthening
"The key to building a strong socialist modern country lies in self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology."
Basic research is the source of scientific and technological innovation. The more we face the future and the unknown, the more we need to continuously exert efforts in original innovation.
Basic research is difficult and highly uncertain. The development cycle of the chip industry is long and costly. To do basic research in the chip field, it is necessary to have a hundred times the courage and move forward step by step. Recently, the new law of the semiconductor field, "Tao (τ) Law," was published at the 2026 International Symposium on Circuits and Systems. This is the first time that a Chinese company has proposed a new principle to guide industrial development in the global semiconductor field.
"In the past 6 years, guided by this law, we have independently developed 381 chips," said He Tingbo (何庭波), Director and President of the Semiconductor Business Department of Huawei (华为) . "This has also enabled Huawei's (华为) important products to return to consumers and customers."
On April 30, at the symposium on strengthening basic research, Chen Lingling (陈玲玲), a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) Molecular Cell Science Excellence Innovation Center, listened to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech on the spot. Walking out of the venue, the scientist, who has been deeply involved in the field of RNA (ribonucleic acid) research, had in her mind those days of "chasing the light" with her team in the laboratory.
More than 10 years ago, Chen Lingling (陈玲玲), who had just returned to China, aimed her research direction at the field of non-coding RNA research, which was rarely involved at that time.
In the process of human genetic information transmission, less than 2% of RNA actually encodes proteins, and the remaining 98% of non-coding RNA has long been like "dark matter" hidden in the genome. People do not understand its function, nor are they sure where this road will lead. "We are like a group of 'decoders' who are trekking in the dark to chase the light," said Chen Lingling (陈玲玲).
Starting from scratch and exploring independently, after years of hard work, Chen Lingling's (陈玲玲) team successfully pioneered the "tailless" RNA isolation and sequencing method, and developed underlying technologies such as circular RNA preparation, laying the foundation for the world's first circular RNA therapy for the treatment of xerostomia, which has now entered the clinical trial stage.
"Only by thoroughly understanding the underlying mechanism can we achieve substantial breakthroughs in drug research and development," said Chen Lingling (陈玲玲). "The team will continue to deepen and solidify basic research, and promote more original scientific and technological achievements to serve national development and enhance the well-being of the people with a sense of urgency."
To build a solid foundation for self-reliance and self-strengthening, science and technology workers are striding forward to the forefront and continuously producing disruptive innovative achievements.
In the laboratory of Fudan University (复旦大学), Zhou Peng (周鹏) and Liu Chunsen's (刘春森) team have long focused on a topic - how to break through the limitations of traditional storage architecture and find new storage solutions?
In the current era of rapid development of big data and artificial intelligence, this research is crucial to the improvement of computing power. Aiming at the research and development direction of new flash memory chips, the team started from the underlying theoretical mechanism, devoted themselves to research, and successfully developed picosecond flash memory devices with a writing speed of 400 picoseconds, breaking the world record.
After breaking through the technical barriers, the team overcame difficulties and tackled the difficulties from laboratory results to engineering applications. After days and nights of hard work, they developed the world's first two-dimensional-silicon-based hybrid architecture flash memory chip.
"The real transition of disruptive devices to system-level applications is often a long marathon," said Zhou Peng (周鹏), Executive Dean of the School of Integrated Circuits and Micro-Nano Electronics Innovation of Fudan University (复旦大学). "Now, Chinese scientists can also lead the trend of science and technology."
The solid foundation of self-reliance and self-strengthening also comes from the unremitting efforts of generations of science and technology workers to tackle key core technologies.
As a key core equipment, the generator circuit breaker directly determines the safe operation of the generator set. For a long time, the core technology of breaking million-kilowatt large-capacity generator circuit breakers has been monopolized by foreign countries. With the acceleration of the construction of large-scale energy bases in China, team members have become increasingly aware that core equipment must not be controlled by others.
"The more critical and core technologies are, the more we cannot wait for them or buy them." The New Power Breaking Technology and System Intelligent Operation and Maintenance Research Team of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学) faced the problem head-on, from theoretical modeling to structural design, from material selection to complete machine verification, repeated experiments and continuous optimization.
**功夫不负有心人** (gōng fū bù fù yǒu xīn rén - "efforts will not fail those who put their heart into it," meaning that perseverance and hard work will eventually lead to success). The team successfully developed the world's first environmentally friendly million-kilowatt generator fast circuit breaker, adding another guarantee for the independent control of China's large-scale energy equipment.
Key core technology is a major weapon of the country. Only by mastering the core technology in our own hands can we truly master the initiative in competition and development.
Treating the "bottleneck" problem as a scientific research topic, looking at the land of China, from artificial intelligence large models to industrial software, from high-end equipment to advanced materials, the vast number of science and technology workers are working hard, and the pace of self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology is firm and powerful.
Scaling New Heights and Promoting the Development of New Quality Productive Forces
"Developing new quality productive forces is an inevitable requirement for building a modern industrial system."
Scientific and technological innovation can spawn new industries, new models, and new kinetic energy, and is the core element for developing new quality productive forces.
Next to the ultra-low temperature forming production line of the overall tank bottom of the rocket tank of Tianjin Yongxing Technology Co., Ltd. (天津永兴科技有限公司), Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波), a researcher at the School of Mechanical Engineering of Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学), is closely focused on the aluminum alloy thin plate with a thickness of only 4 mm inside the press.
This seemingly ordinary metal plate is about to be shaped into a rocket fuel tank bottom with a diameter of 2.25 meters. Developing commercial aerospace is a competition of efficiency and cost. As the core component of the rocket's "crown," the supply capacity of this key component is a pain point in the industry.
With the real problems refined from the front line of the industry, the high-performance precision forming team of Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学), where Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波) is located, worked hard and pioneered the "ultra-low temperature forming technology," which solved the world's problem of cracking and wrinkling of aluminum alloy ultra-thin shells, and also eliminated the cumbersome processing procedures.
Recently, the overall tank bottom of the rocket tank light plate manufactured by the new process has achieved mass production, and the manufacturing technology has entered the international leading ranks. "We will make persistent efforts and grow together with the commercial aerospace industry," said Fan Xiaobo (凡晓波).
The degree of technological breakthrough largely determines the speed, breadth, and depth of future industrial development. Only when technology achieves breakthroughs can the industry seize the opportunity.
In the laboratory, Zhai Hui (翟荟), a professor at Tsinghua University (清华大学), received the latest images sent back from the experimental terminal. Relying on the control technology independently developed by the team, 10,064 atoms were successfully captured and arranged in an orderly manner in the optical tweezer array. Behind the fact that scientists have broken through the bit resources available for quantum computing for the first time to the order of 10,000, creating a new world record, is the crystallization of the deep integration of quantum technology and artificial intelligence technology.
"The integration of quantum intelligence is no longer just an academic prospect." Zhai Hui's (翟荟) words are full of urgency and a sense of mission. "Whoever takes the lead in making breakthroughs in the integration of quantum intelligence will master the initiative in the next generation of technological competition."
Releasing breakthrough results such as the "Chasing Wind" large-scale atomic rapid rearrangement algorithm and the "Bian Que" quantum error correction decoder... In April of this year, Liangzhi Kaiwu (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (量智开物（北京）科技有限公司), co-founded by Zhai Hui (翟荟), achieved a series of technological breakthroughs, pushing the industry to a new level.
Transforming and upgrading traditional industries, developing new quality productive forces, and science and technology workers are "breaking" new paths.
Simply making sugar has a low added value. Can we make new articles around sugar? This is a question that Xu Guanghui (徐光辉) and Wang Jian (王健), technical backbones of COFCO Chongzuo Sugar Industry Co., Ltd. (中粮崇左糖业有限公司), have been thinking about for a long time.
Injection-grade sucrose is an important excipient for vaccine-based biomedicines, and its purity requirement reaches more than 99.9%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than food-grade white sugar. This technical bottleneck has once become a stumbling block for sugar companies to upgrade.
Facing difficulties, Xu Guanghui (徐光辉) and Wang Jian (王健) led the team to repeatedly explore and designed more than 10 technical solutions. After thousands of failures, they finally developed the first bottle of domestic injection-grade sucrose.
At the end of 2024, the first domestic demonstration production line of injection-grade sucrose was successfully put into trial production with one-time feeding. Integrating sugar-making technology and pharmaceutical standards, COFCO Chongzuo Sugar Industry (中粮崇左糖业) has realized the cross-border from "sugar-making" to "pharmaceutical-making." Enterprises are "new," with support and confidence.
Using scientific and technological innovation to solve development problems, the vast number of science and technology workers are scaling new heights, the vitality of innovation and creation is surging, the momentum of new quality productive forces is surging, and new prospects for high-quality development are constantly being opened up.
Promoting the Spirit of Scientists and Cultivating Young Scientific and Technological Talents
"Youth is the most active and energetic force in the entire society. The hope of the country lies in youth, and the future of the nation lies in youth."
In Xinxiang (新乡), Henan (河南), wheat is about to mature in the wheat-Leymus chinensis distant hybridization experimental field, and the wheat waves are rolling, a golden color. Skilfully opening the wheat, rubbing out the wheat grains, Zhou Shenghui (周升辉), associate researcher of the Institute of Crop Science of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院作物科学研究所), carefully records the growth and observes the traits.
The kinship between wheat and Leymus chinensis is very distant, and the hybridization is extremely difficult. The research not only has to withstand the long cycle of waiting, but also has to sow, observe, record, and select seeds in the field for years and months. Being exposed to the scorching sun and accompanied by mosquitoes is commonplace. Facing the challenges, Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) does not think it is hard, but enjoys it.
The tenacity stems from the team's tradition of rooting in the soil to do scientific research.
"Staying in the laboratory, you can't do agricultural scientific research well." Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) will never forget the teachings of his teacher, researcher Li Lihui (李立会) of the Institute of Crop Science. "Teacher Li (李) settles his 'home' in the experimental base every year. He has imprinted in his mind where each wheat material is planted in the base and what characteristics it has."
Scientific achievements cannot be separated from spiritual support. The more difficult the task, the more it needs the leading appeal of the spirit of scientists.
Doing wheat-Leymus chinensis distant hybridization was once considered a "dead end" by the academic community. From Academician Dong Yucheng's (董玉琛) pioneering foundation to the Li Lihui (李立会) team's adherence to tackling key problems, three generations of agricultural scientists have relayed across generations, not only overcoming world problems and achieving the key breakthrough of "from 0 to 1," but also making a transformation article of "from 1 to N."
"With the example of predecessors teaching by example, how can we not devote ourselves to scientific research!" Zhou Shenghui (周升辉) said, "Our young generation must run the relay well and write the paper on the land."
Young scientific and technological talents have active thinking and huge innovation potential. Following the law of talent growth can help them stand out.
In the Ministry of Education's Key Laboratory of "Advanced Optoelectronic Quantum Structure Design and Measurement" of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学), young students who are conducting research on single crystal materials have achieved fruitful results.
Three years ago, Dr. Liu Jinjin (刘锦锦), as the co-first author, published a paper in Nature, reporting a new single crystal superconducting material, and developed a set of technical methods for preparing high-quality quantum material single crystals; last year, two doctoral students relied on the "extremely weak light detection technology" developed by the new single crystal material to shine on the "Challenge Cup" stage.
In the era of big science, scientific research is no longer a solo fight. The organized scientific research model puts forward new requirements for talent cultivation. The School of Physics, where the key laboratory is located, explores a through-train training program: moving the main position of training to the front line of scientific research, setting tasks in stages, and gradually honing students' innovation ability. At the same time, customize personalized development paths according to the characteristics of each student.
Today, many of the young students who have come out of the key laboratory have grown into academic new stars in the field of condensed matter physics and R&D backbones in the semiconductor industry. "I am willing to be a ladder, and continue to work hard to cultivate more outstanding talents for the development of the industry," said Yao Yuigui (姚裕贵), director of the laboratory and academician.
"Thousand-mile horses" are competing to gallop, which cannot be separated from a good environment that supports the growth of young talents.
Promoting the development of education, science and technology, and talent in an integrated manner, optimizing resource allocation to build a "stage," loosening the bonds and reducing the burden to expand the development space, publicizing and selecting the "most beautiful science and technology workers" to strengthen the value guidance and spiritual appeal to young people... In recent years, more trust, better help, and more powerful support have allowed more and more young talents to take the lead and become the protagonists.
Not long ago, Lu Yaxiang (陆雅翔), a researcher at the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院物理研究所), won the China Youth May Fourth Medal. "This makes me more determined to care about 'national affairs' and shoulder 'national responsibilities'," said Lu Yaxiang (陆雅翔). "I will continue to tackle key problems in sodium-ion battery technology and use the results where the industry urgently needs them."
The nation will prosper if science and technology prosper, and the country will be strong if science and technology are strong.
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical period for laying the foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization, and it is even more necessary for talent, the "first resource," to provide solid support.
The new journey is inspiring, and the new mission calls for responsibility. Consciously fulfilling the mission and responsibility, and transforming scientific and technological achievements into a powerful driving force for modernization, the vast number of science and technology workers have firm eyes and sonorous steps.
(This newspaper reporter Jia Fengfeng (贾丰丰) participated in the writing)
Return to TopMay 30th is National Science and Technology Workers' Day. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Scientific researchers are the backbone of advancing Chinese-style modernization. They should show the spirit of 人生能有几回搏 (rén shēng néng yǒu jǐ huí bó - "life has only a few chances to strive," one should seize opportunities and give it their all), unleash their hands and feet to innovate and create, and dedicate their talents and wisdom to building a strong country in science and technology, writing a brilliant chapter."
What kind of environment do scientific researchers innovate and create in? There is a group of scientific researchers who travel to dangerous and remote places to find new knowledge and write their papers on the earth. Frigid polar regions, building stations for scientific expeditions; traveling on the plateau, monitoring glaciers; diving into the deep sea, exploring the secrets of biology; deep underground, listening to the universe; deep in the desert, protecting grottoes... They anchor their "scientific research coordinates" in extreme environments, expanding the boundaries of human knowledge. As National Science and Technology Workers' Day approaches, this edition presents a special report, following the scientific researchers who bravely venture into "no-man's-land" and listening to the voices from the front lines of scientific research in extreme environments.
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Minus 40 degrees Celsius, Qinling Station (秦岭站) in Antarctica
Frigid Polar Regions, Filling Observation Gaps
By Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶), reporter of this newspaper
Antarctic ice sheet, covered with white snow.
Enkesburg Island (恩克斯堡岛) in the Ross Sea (罗斯海) region, Qinling Station (秦岭站) is like a gray polar "ark," anchoring the fulcrum of polar scientific research here, filling the long-term observation gap in the Pacific sector.
The Ross Sea (罗斯海) region is a key area for Antarctic marine scientific research and a frontier supporting deep-sea and polar multi-sphere research. The location of Qinling Station (秦岭站) here is largely due to marine science considerations. On the first floor of the east wing of the main station building, a 500-square-meter experimental area is directly connected to the bay. Seawater can be "directly" accessed to the laboratory through dedicated pipelines for real-time analysis such as marine chemistry and marine microbiology research.
"The station is equipped with a modern seawater sampling system and professional laboratories, building a complete marine observation capability from in-situ sampling, real-time analysis to data processing," said Wang Tao (王焘), station director of the 42nd Chinese Antarctic expedition to Qinling Station (秦岭站). Relying on scientific research facilities, studies on marine dynamic processes and the formation of Antarctic bottom water will be launched successively.
High-altitude physics, atmospheric, and geophysical observation buildings are distributed in the highlands of the station area. At present, Qinling Station (秦岭站) basically has the ability to comprehensively "diagnose" the Antarctic high-altitude atmosphere using multiple means such as electricity, magnetism, and light, which will provide service support for space physics research, space environment monitoring, and event disaster early warning.
To operate the Antarctic station well, fighting wind and snow is essential. The average temperature here is minus 20 degrees Celsius, and the extreme low temperature can reach minus 40 degrees Celsius. There are more than 100 days of strong winds every year. "We can often feel the 'power' of Antarctica," Wang Tao (王焘) said, "In March this year, an outdoor pipeline at Qinling Station (秦岭站) suddenly malfunctioned and needed to be repaired urgently. At that time, the wind speed exceeded 30 meters/second, and the perceived temperature was close to minus 50 degrees Celsius. My team members and I had to return indoors after working outside for about half an hour to warm up for a while before going out again, and so on."
Wintering is a test that all Antarctic permanent research stations must undergo. In addition to low temperatures, there are also natural problems such as strong winds, blizzards, and polar nights. Wang Tao (王焘) introduced that in winter, scientific researchers have to complete daily inspections and maintenance of scientific observation facilities and equipment in extreme environments to ensure the normal operation of meteorological, ecological, and high-altitude physics observation equipment. At the same time, they also need to regularly summarize and process the collected data. "It requires excellent physical fitness and willpower of scientific researchers," Wang Tao (王焘) said.
During the winter, the microgrid system of Qinling Station (秦岭站) demonstrates environmental adaptability and reliability. The "wind, solar, hydrogen, storage, and diesel" multi-energy complementary microgrid system, clean energy usually accounts for 60%. During the polar night in winter, photovoltaic power generation is not possible, and wind turbines are the main source of power generation, and clean energy still accounts for more than 50%.
Now, the young team in the station, with an average age of just over 30, aims to build, operate, and manage China's polar research stations well, leaving behind the youthful figures of struggle in the icy and snowy world.
"Antarctica is very cold, and wintering is very hard, but everyone's spirit of hard work is very inspiring!" Wang Tao (王焘) said.
2400 meters underground, Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室)
Deep Underground, Searching for Cosmic Dark Matter
By Wu Yue (吴月), reporter of this newspaper
With a vertical rock cover thickness of 2400 meters and a cosmic ray flux of only one hundred millionth of the surface - the China Jinping Underground Laboratory (中国锦屏地下实验室) in the middle of the Jinping Mountain Tunnel (锦屏山隧道) in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (凉山彝族自治州), Sichuan (四川), on the banks of the Yalong River (雅砻江), is the deepest and largest underground laboratory in the world. The Jinping Extremely Deep Underground and Ultra-Low Radiation Background Frontier Physics Experiment Facility (极深地下极低辐射本底前沿物理实验设施) (hereinafter referred to as "Jinping Large Facility" (锦屏大设施)) is located here.
Recently, Ma Hao (马豪), deputy director of the Science Department of Jinping Large Facility (锦屏大设施) and associate professor of the Department of Engineering Physics of Tsinghua University (清华大学), came here to prepare for the acceptance of the process equipment of Jinping Large Facility (锦屏大设施).
After graduating with a doctorate in 2009, Ma Hao (马豪) plunged into the construction and related research of the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室). "In the past, we could only borrow foreign underground laboratories to carry out dark matter experiments and research, and work in a corner of less than 2 square meters," Ma Hao (马豪) recalled. After the completion and operation of the first phase of the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室), Chinese scientists had their own venue. Now, after the second phase of expansion, the available space of the laboratory has been expanded from 4,000 cubic meters to more than 300,000 cubic meters, with the advantages of extremely low environmental radon exhalation, extremely low environmental radiation, ultra-low cosmic ray flux, and ultra-clean space.
Coming to 2400 meters underground, what do scientific researchers do here?
The Chinese Dark Matter Experiment Collaboration Group (中国暗物质实验合作组) led by Tsinghua University (清华大学) uses high-purity germanium detectors to carry out direct detection of dark matter.
Dark matter is invisible and intangible, but it is an important component of the universe. Because the probability of dark matter interacting with ordinary matter is extremely low, coupled with the interference of cosmic rays, it is very difficult to directly detect dark matter. "It's like listening to a pin drop at a concert," Ma Hao (马豪) said. The extremely thick rock layer above the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室) reduces the impact of cosmic rays and can better capture the faint sounds in the universe.
Previously, using the first-phase equipment of the laboratory, the experimental group made breakthrough progress in the search for light-mass dark matter. At present, in the second phase of the laboratory, a liquid nitrogen low-temperature shielding device with a volume of 1725 cubic meters has completed liquid nitrogen filling, and a new batch of high-purity germanium detectors are being tested in it. The germanium nuclei in the detector are like "hunters" capturing dark matter, and detectors with larger mass are being built, which will increase the probability of dark matter detection.
Now, in the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室), the China Institute of Atomic Energy (中国原子能科学研究院) is carrying out nuclear astrophysics experiments, and the Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences (北京量子信息科学研究院) is carrying out deep-earth quantum computer research...
At the end of 2025, the Jinping Deep Earth Science Center (锦屏深地科学中心) was established, dedicated to building the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室) into a world-leading comprehensive interdisciplinary deep earth science platform. Zeng Zhi (曾志), director of the center, introduced that at present, more than 10 experimental teams have settled in the Jinping Underground Laboratory (锦屏地下实验室) to engage in cutting-edge basic scientific research such as dark matter, nuclear astrophysics, integrated circuits, gravitational waves, deep earth medicine, and quantum computing.
More and more young people are coming here to pursue their scientific research dreams. Dai Wenhan (代文翰) is one of them. He not only participates in dark matter experiments, but also participates in interdisciplinary research related to superconducting quantum devices. "In Jinping (锦屏), we can do a lot of research."
4200 meters underwater, "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士号)
Diving into the Deep Sea, Exploring the Mysteries of Microorganisms
By Dong Zeyang (董泽扬), reporter of this newspaper
"No. 1, Warrior reports. Oxygen flow in the cabin is normal... Acoustic communication has been established, requesting water injection and diving." The submersible pilot reported.
"Warrior, No. 1 received, wish you a smooth dive."
On the deck of the scientific research mother ship, the operator's short and powerful response opened the prelude to another dive. Together with the submersible pilot, Zhang Weijia (张维佳), a researcher at the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering (深海科学与工程研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), boarded the "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士号) manned submersible and set off to the depths of the South China Sea (南海) to explore the survival mechanisms of deep-sea microorganisms.
Most microorganisms are invisible and intangible, and are unfamiliar to many people. In Zhang Weijia's (张维佳) view, understanding the "language" of these microscopic lives requires actively closing the distance. "Only by being there can we have a clearer understanding of the relationship between microorganisms and other organisms and the surrounding environment," Zhang Weijia (张维佳) said. "This intuitive feeling cannot be replaced by any laboratory simulation."
After diving 200 meters, the light gradually weakened; at 1000 meters, the light completely disappeared, and only the self-luminous plankton brought a faint light; at 4200 meters, there was no light or sound outside the submersible. The extreme pressure here can easily flatten ordinary metal structures. The manned sphere cabin of the "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士号), made of titanium alloy, can withstand the extreme pressure of the deep sea and ensure the smooth progress of scientific research.
"The first deep dive was on the 'Jiaolong' (蛟龙号) to visit the Mariana Trench (马里亚纳海沟)," Zhang Weijia (张维佳) recalled. Now she has dived more than 20 times, but she is still very excited every time she sees the strange creatures in the deep sea through the observation window. "Now the equipment is more complete, and the submersible pilots also have more experience, which can better immerse themselves in scientific research," Zhang Weijia (张维佳) said. Scientific researchers communicate with each other and jointly draw a map of the deep-sea ecosystem.
Observing life communities, collecting sediments, and then returning to the laboratory for analysis, Zhang Weijia (张维佳) and her team colleagues often travel on this chain connecting the deep sea and the land. One deep dive after another, cross-institutional cooperation, gradually straightening out scientific question marks one by one.
When samples are extracted from the deep sea to the shore, drastic changes in temperature and pressure will change the state of microorganisms. How to make the research more "authentic"? Scientists and engineering technicians communicate and cooperate to develop high-pressure in-situ simulation culture and analysis devices, conduct experiments at the original location of microorganisms, and the research results are more "natural."
The deep-sea environment is extreme, and the biological density is far less than that of the shallow sea. How to extract high-precision biological information from a small number of samples? By tackling key technical methods and forming a complete research system, with the joint efforts of deep-sea scientists, the proportion of data produced by China in the field of marine microorganisms in recent years has greatly increased as a percentage of the global total.
On May 10, the "Tansuo Yihao" (探索一号) scientific research ship carrying the "Fendouzhe" (奋斗者号) manned submersible successfully arrived in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), and successfully completed the Pacific crossing scientific expedition of the "Global Deep-sea Exploration Program." The scientific research team discovered the southernmost chemosynthetic ecosystem in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time and recorded a rich group of deep-sea organisms. "We look forward to new discoveries making the knowledge puzzle of deep-sea microorganisms more complete, and we can also be inspired by their life potential to adapt to extreme environments," Zhang Weijia (张维佳) said.
4000 meters above sea level, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原)
Scientific Research "No-Man's-Land", Monitoring Glacier Changes
By Xu Yuyao (徐驭尧), reporter of this newspaper
At the Tibet Plateau Atmospheric Environment Science Research Institute (西藏高原大气环境科学研究所) in Lhasa (拉萨), senior engineer Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) is sitting in front of the computer, carefully observing and comparing four glacier satellite images. These images from the "cloud" are the "CT scans" taken by Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) and her team for the glaciers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原).
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) has a high altitude and low temperature. Every "CT scan" is backed by the arduous efforts of the team.
Once, the team went to the Qiangtang Prairie (羌塘草原) for a scientific expedition. Although the temperature reached minus 20 degrees Celsius at that time, the team members set up machines, started equipment, and collected data in one go. Staying by the machine, waiting for the image to be collected, everyone was shivering from the cold. Suddenly, the instrument lost its reading, "The altitude is high and the temperature is too low, the equipment is out of order," a team member said.
"The equipment is 'frozen', let alone people," Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) said. The extremely low temperature on the plateau brings great challenges to scientific research.
Going to the Laigu Glacier (来古冰川) at an altitude of 4000 meters, the team went deep into the scientific research "no-man's-land"; to investigate the Dongga Glacier (东嘎冰川) hidden in the deep mountains, everyone rode horses. "It is crucial to go to the scene," Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) said, "Remote sensing is looking from the 'star', and ground observation is looking from the 'ground'. Remote sensing identifies large areas, and the ground accurately corrects them. The two are indispensable."
Tibet (西藏) has many sunny days, which is conducive to optical satellite observation, but data processing is still a problem. "Glaciers form over the years. In places with large mountain elevation differences, the surface of glaciers is often easily covered with gravel and sand, forming a impurity layer. It is difficult to distinguish impurities from the adjacent bare rock from the remote sensing spectrum," Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) said. This is also a recognized technical difficulty in international glacier remote sensing identification.
In order to accurately depict the changes in glaciers and glacial lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) over the past half century, the scientific research team sorted out 44 years of image data from meteorological satellites. Often, in addition to glacier trekking, they sat in front of the computer for several hours, outlining the precise glacier boundaries bit by bit.
Lasting nearly 3 years, this "data long-distance race" was condensed into the "Remote Sensing Monitoring Dataset of Typical Glaciers and Glacial Lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 1976 to 2020." This dataset, which is still being updated and improved, has established a relatively complete archive for glaciers in the region.
Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) told reporters that she is participating in the construction of the next-generation "smart brain" for ecological simulation and early warning on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), planning to deeply integrate artificial intelligence, big data, and multi-source remote sensing technology to strengthen glacier dynamics simulation and disaster risk early warning model research and development.
Over the decades, this plateau scientific research team has written papers on the snowy land and also passed on the protection. "It is the mission of our generation of scientific researchers to use what we have learned to protect the plateau glaciers," Laba Zhuoma (拉巴卓玛) said.
Deep in the Desert, Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in Dunhuang (敦煌)
Restoring Murals, Technology Races Against Time
By Zeng Yichen (曾亦辰), reporter of this newspaper
At the western end of the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊), in Dunhuang (敦煌), Gansu (甘肃), inside the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟), restorers are carefully injecting repair materials into the gaps of the flaking murals. This material, specially developed for mural restoration, can ensure that the pigment layer of the murals can remain stable after aging.
"Our restoration of murals has shifted from relying on experience to being scientific and standardized," said Yu Zongren (于宗仁), director of the Conservation Research Institute of the Dunhuang Academy (敦煌研究院保护研究所).
Walking into the desert, the magnificent scenery in the eyes of tourists is the result of the millennium-old treasures fighting against wind, sand, salt, alkali, rain, and snow day and night. The temperature difference between day and night is large here, and wind and sand activities are frequent. The sand and dust from the Mingsha Mountain (鸣沙山) enter the caves year after year, which has a certain impact on the murals.
In Yu Zongren's (于宗仁) view, mural protection is not only a technical confrontation with nature, but also an art of balancing time. "Pursuing short-term results may cause the murals to lose key information due to insufficient understanding. We must do every step of the work meticulously like 'embroidery'," Yu Zongren (于宗仁) said.
How to race against time while ensuring quality is a problem that the desert poses for cultural relic protection. "The places where the murals are located are generally remote. From disease investigation to the capture of microscopic deterioration signs, we must face the 'moves' of nature as soon as possible," Yu Zongren (于宗仁) said. To "counter" the moves, we must first understand the materials and techniques of the murals.
The cultural relic protection team of the Dunhuang Academy (敦煌研究院) began to explore in-situ non-destructive analysis technology, applying portable scientific research equipment to quickly obtain key information such as the material, structure, and disease characteristics of the murals without contact intervention. However, handheld portable devices have shortcomings in terms of sensitivity and positioning accuracy. In addition, due to long-term wind and sand erosion, the surface of the Dunhuang murals (敦煌壁画) has a large area of rough and irregular structures, which poses a problem for continuous and accurate capture of mural data.
The team explored a unique way to solve the problem: OCT (optical coherence tomography) technology, which was originally used for ophthalmological examinations, was transformed to analyze the material characteristics of different areas of the murals, etc., to determine painting materials and techniques; X-ray fluoroscopy in orthopedics can be used to investigate the damage to the internal structure of the murals; near-infrared spectrometers, hyperspectral scanning systems, digital microscopes... Scientific and technological forces continue to be injected into the depths of the desert, and advanced equipment and algorithms work together to build an in-situ non-destructive analysis system that can cope with complex mural scenes.
The team has explored a unique problem-solving approach: OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) technology, originally used for ophthalmological examinations, has been modified to analyze the material characteristics of different areas of murals, judging the painting materials and techniques; X-ray fluoroscopy, used in orthopedic diagnosis and treatment, can be used to investigate damage to the internal structure of murals; near-infrared spectrometers, hyperspectral scanning systems, digital microscopes... Scientific and technological forces continue to be injected into the depths of the desert, and advanced equipment and algorithms work together to build an in-situ non-destructive analysis system capable of dealing with complex mural scenes.
Not only in Dunhuang (敦煌), the team's footprints have spread to more than 400 key cultural relic protection projects. In Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture (阿坝藏族羌族自治州), Sichuan Province, the Jiazhaerjia Mountain Grottoes (甲扎尔甲山洞窟) are located on a hillside at an altitude of about 2,500 meters, with only a small path for climbing. The team traveled back and forth dozens of times, using the in-situ non-destructive analysis system to complete the investigation and survey of diseases, and designed a mural migration protection plan.
"Cultural relics will not take the initiative to speak, we must learn to understand them," Yu Zongren (于宗仁) said. In the depths of the desert, there are always people guarding the caves, "If you like something, you will be reluctant to leave."
Academic support: China Association for Science and Technology (中国科学技术协会)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邵玉姿 杨 迅 窦 皓
Children are the hope of the family and the future of the country and the nation. Building child-friendly cities and creating favorable conditions for the healthy growth of children is a matter of family happiness and national development.
In recent years, China's institutional system for building child-friendly cities has been continuously improved. By the end of 2025, 116 cities across the country have launched pilot projects for building child-friendly cities, benefiting more than 110 million urban and rural children. The "Opinions on Promoting Child-Friendly Construction in the Whole Society" issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments not long ago officially established the "one-meter perspective" as an important guideline for territorial spatial planning and special urban renewal planning.
From creating safe and comfortable child-friendly spaces to building a full-cycle growth service system, and then to unblocking channels for children to participate in urban governance, the whole society is gathering a strong synergy to care for and love children—cities are more vibrant because of children, and development is warmer because of children.
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Space is More Friendly——
Friendly Concepts Integrated into Urban Renewal
In Rongjingyuan Community (荣景园社区), Jian'an Street (建安街道), Chang'an District (长安区), Shijiazhuang City (石家庄市), Hebei Province, Li Muchen (李沐晨), a second-grade student, often reads quietly in the "Child-Friendly Home." The facilities in the home are designed to meet the needs of children. Bookshelves and display boards are about one meter high, the tables and chairs are equipped with anti-collision corner protectors, and the lighting and layout are also suitable for children.
"One-meter height" reflects the warmth of care. Zhu Xiaolin (朱晓琳), secretary of the Rongjingyuan Community (荣景园社区) Party Committee and director of the neighborhood committee, introduced that the community is an important base for children's growth. The exclusive and fun space at the doorstep can not only enrich the after-school life of children, but also alleviate the care pressure of dual-income families.
In Shijiazhuang (石家庄), more and more renovations are being carried out based on the "one-meter height" children's perspective.
In the early summer evening, laughter echoed in the City Heart Theme Park (城市之心主题公园) in Shijiazhuang High-tech Zone (石家庄高新区). The children's playground on the north side of the park is equipped with dozens of amusement facilities specially designed for children, such as large slides, parkour games, swings, and trampolines, to meet the needs of children of different ages.
"This place used to be piled with construction waste. Now it has become a free park at the doorstep, which not only has a more beautiful environment, but also adds a good place to 'walk the baby'," said Zhai Shan (翟珊), a citizen of Shijiazhuang (石家庄), happily.
In recent years, Shijiazhuang (石家庄) has continued to promote the construction of child-friendly cities, and has issued a series of policies and measures such as the "Implementation Plan for Promoting the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities in Shijiazhuang (石家庄市推进儿童友好城市建设实施方案)", and has built a number of child-friendly blocks and communities. Fan Fengbo (樊风波), a third-level researcher at the Shijiazhuang Development and Reform Commission (石家庄市发展和改革委员会), introduced that Shijiazhuang (石家庄) has deeply integrated the concept of child-friendliness into key projects such as urban renewal, ecological greening, and park improvement. In the Shimeiji (石煤机) urban renewal area and the central urban area greening and other improvement projects, child-friendly amusement facilities, parent-child rest areas and flexible fitness trails are simultaneously provided. Major parks also delineate activity areas for children of all ages according to local conditions, using safe and flexible ground paving and supporting various amusement and fitness facilities, so that children can enjoy safe and comfortable activity spaces.
Looking at the whole country, many places are promoting the construction of child-friendly cities in accordance with local conditions, and carefully caring for the healthy growth of children.
In early summer, the "Carbon Exploration Food Garden" of the Malanshan (马栏山) Cultural and Creative School (文创学校) of Changsha Experimental Primary School (长沙市实验小学) in Changsha City (长沙市), Hunan Province, is full of greenery, and rapeseed, perilla and other plants are growing well. The students bent down to check the seedlings they planted with their own hands and enjoyed the joy of labor.
This is Changsha's (长沙) first child-friendly workstation and a benchmark sample of child-friendly services in the Malanshan (马栏山) area. Walking into the campus, child-friendly details can be seen everywhere: eye-protection lamps in the classrooms, safety railings by the windows, and soft rubber floors in the sports field, each of which is tailored for children.
Services are More Friendly——
Three-Dimensional Network Protects Healthy Growth
The construction of child-friendliness is not only on campus. As one of the first pilot cities in the country to build a national child-friendly city, Changsha (长沙) has woven a three-dimensional service network covering campuses, families, and society around the full-cycle needs of children's growth, so that every child can be seen and cared for.
In the field of care and assistance, Changsha (长沙) has implemented the "Hand in Hand with Children, Growing Together Healthily" children's health action, and jointly established a green channel for emergency medical assistance for girls' protection with medical institutions; promoted the establishment of a full-chain closed-loop service system for cases involving infringement of minors, strengthened the medical and judicial collaborative response mechanism, and built a solid children's safety protection network. In terms of family education, Changsha (长沙) has advocated the construction of family-friendly cities across the country, formed a professional family education lecturer group, compiled the "Changsha Family Education Parent Handbook (长沙市家庭教育家长手册)", and promoted the construction of 152 standardized family education guidance service stations in communities (villages). In terms of children's activities, the "Connecting Museums - Exploring the Beauty of Changsha Child-Friendly City" series of activities and the "Guangming Village Run" parent-child family special event will be held in 2025 to let happiness accompany children's growth time.
Hu Liang (胡量), a parent living in the Malanshan (马栏山) area, said with emotion: "Now, the community has free family education classes, and the park has special parent-child venues, which help us solve many problems of taking care of children. Living in such a city, as a parent, I feel particularly at ease, and I can also truly feel the light in my child's eyes."
Not only Changsha (长沙), but more and more cities are transforming the concept of child-friendliness into tangible and touchable practical matters for people's livelihood.
Since 2022, Shijiazhuang City (石家庄市) has provided free vaccinations of two doses of domestic bivalent HPV vaccine to girls aged 14 in the city to prevent and reduce the incidence of cervical cancer from the source; organized scoliosis screening for primary and secondary school students in the city, and established electronic health records for students to protect the spinal health of adolescents. At the same time, in order to optimize and improve children's safe travel experience, the policy of free bus rides for primary school students, children and parents escorting students to and from school has been implemented, and 18 free bus special lines for primary school students have been opened.
Du Qianqian (杜倩倩), a citizen of Shijiazhuang (石家庄), said with emotion: "Whether it is going to the park to play or going to the hospital for medical treatment, there are special facilities suitable for children. These heart-warming measures can not only make people feel the warmth of the city, but also help children grow up healthier and happier."
Participation is More Friendly——
From "Creating for Children" to "Co-creating with Children"
At the "Children's Council" held regularly every month at the Malanshan (马栏山) Cultural and Creative School (文创学校) of Changsha Experimental Primary School (长沙市实验小学), students of different grades transform into "little masters of the campus" and speak enthusiastically on topics such as campus space planning and activity planning.
"I think we can plant some small tomatoes in the garden, so that we can observe their growth and taste them" "We should set up an observation diary corner to record the changes of plants"... The ideas put forward by the children are carefully recorded and carefully considered.
"We are not creating for children, but creating with children," said Tao Yuanyuan (陶源远), principal of the Malanshan (马栏山) Cultural and Creative School (文创学校) of Changsha Experimental Primary School (长沙市实验小学). The school builds a three-in-one education ecology of "space innovation, curriculum creation, and evaluation innovation", and frames compositions and turns paintings into cultural and creative products to protect children's self-confidence with incentive-based evaluation. "Here, children dare to speak, dare to think and dare to create, and teachers become companions from lecturers. This is the most touching power of child-friendliness," said Su Qianyu (苏倩钰), a first-grade Chinese teacher.
Not only on campus, but also in a larger urban space, "children's voices" are taking root and sprouting. In Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province, children's participation extends to all aspects of community governance and urban construction, becoming a distinctive feature of the local child-friendly city construction.
In the activity room on the third floor of Ganchuan Community (澉川社区), Ganpu Town (澉浦镇), Haiyan County (海盐县), Jiaxing (嘉兴), 8 small chairs are arranged in a circle, and the deliberation meeting of the "Ganmeng Teenagers" children's observation group is in full swing.
"I suggest that the lights in the community can be set to time-limited switches, so that it can save more electricity!" 10-year-old Yangyang (阳阳) took the lead in putting forward his idea.
Another little boy then raised his hand: "I suggest that each old community should set up activity points where you can play table tennis and chess, so that grandparents can also have a place to 'play'."
Without pre-set standard answers, the young members examined the community they lived with day and night from a "one-meter perspective" and put forward more than 10 topics. These childlike observations were recorded one by one in the community's "Children's Deliberation Book".
"Children's eyes are sharp, and their discoveries sometimes make up for the blind spots in adults' vision," said Yang Zhifang (杨志芳), chairman of the Women's Federation of Ganpu Town (澉浦镇). After consultation with the observation group, the community decided to hand over this activity room to the children to decorate and arrange themselves to create an exclusive deliberation space.
In 2023, Jiaxing (嘉兴) was selected into the second batch of national child-friendly city construction list. Today, Jiaxing (嘉兴) has more than 420 children's observation groups, and has also released the "Children's Observation Group Practice Guide (儿童观察团实践指南)" and the "Children's Observation Group Suggestion Manual (儿童观察团建言手册)", formulated the "Children's Participation Work Guidelines (儿童参与工作指引)" with high standards, and promoted relevant laws and regulations.
With the strong support of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference, the "Red Boat Teenagers Simulation CPPCC (红船少年模拟政协)" brand activity created by Jiaxing (嘉兴) has "upgraded" children's suggestions into formal proposals for submission and follow-up. Since 2019, the event has been successfully held for 7 sessions, with participants covering middle and primary school students in the whole district, covering many fields such as urban construction, culture and health, and campus life. A total of more than 2,000 children's suggestions have been collected, and 16 excellent suggestions have been transformed into formal CPPCC proposals, which directly enter the government's deliberation agenda.
"Children of different ages cannot participate in a 'one-size-fits-all' way." According to the relevant person in charge of the Jiaxing Municipal Women's Federation (嘉兴市妇联), in specific practice, the children's observation groups in Jiaxing (嘉兴) divide 3 age groups to design differentiated participation paths——
For children aged 3-6, "doodles" and other methods can be used to allow children to express their expectations for parks and kindergartens with paintbrushes; for primary and secondary school students aged 7-12, the whole process of observation, research, and suggestion can be standardized, and a "children's research team" can also be formed and equipped with professional mentors; for middle school students aged 13-18, they are encouraged to participate in activities such as "simulated CPPCC" to deeply discuss urban governance issues, and even attend municipal youth affairs-related symposiums.
A young children's observation group in Haining City (海宁市), Xiashi Street (硖石街道), with an average age of only 5 years old, used crayons to draw out their wish to "talk to the birds", and the community added 8 "animal and plant identification stations" in the park based on this, where you can scan the code to listen to bird calls and see plant introductions; the primary school student observation group in Tongxiang City (桐乡市) proposed that the community lacked children's fitness equipment, and the community followed up in a timely manner, replaced the fitness equipment, and also added protective pads; the high school student observation group in Xiuzhou District (秀洲区) found that "it is difficult for the elderly to use smart devices" through research, and proposed the "community youth helping the elderly classroom" suggestion, so that "children's voices" lead "silver hair", and students become small teachers... One "golden idea" is being transformed from a paper idea into a real scene.
"In the future, we will continue to build more 'children's participation' platforms, and will continue to carry out thematic practice activities for children's observation groups, so that everyone can improve their abilities in participation and truly become small masters of urban construction," said Zhou Lei (周蕾), vice chairman of the Jiaxing Municipal Women's Federation (嘉兴市妇联).
(Zhao Yuanjun (赵元君), a correspondent of this newspaper, participated in the writing)
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On the eve of "Children's Day," my fifth-grade son, Fanfan (帆帆), and I accomplished a "major event"—after persevering intermittently for more than two years, we finally read through the entire *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* word by word.
That's right, it was "reading aloud."
Usually, when reading books, we read silently. This kind of reading aloud, and reading through such a "big book" word by word, was a first for me as well. This reading experience felt like walking a long road, and it gave me a deeper understanding of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* and of reading itself.
Written by Luo Guanzhong (罗贯中), *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* is one of China's four great classical novels. The entire book, spanning one hundred and twenty chapters, uses the nearly one hundred years of historical events from the late Eastern Han Dynasty to the early Western Jin Dynasty as its framework, unfolding the story of heroes vying for power and the rise and fall of the Wei, Shu, and Wu kingdoms. It portrays a host of vivid characters such as Liu Bei (刘备), Cao Cao (曹操), Sun Quan (孙权), Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮), and Guan Yu (关羽). The writing is concise, the scope is broad, "the writing is not too profound, and the language is not too vulgar," possessing both the weight of history and the beauty of literature.
Classics are peaks, so how do we approach them?
When Fanfan (帆帆) was in kindergarten, he had a set of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* comic books, which he loved to read. After starting school, he also enjoyed reading the student version of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*. One day in the third grade, he found the original *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* on the bookshelf and started flipping through it. I took the opportunity to suggest: Why don't we read this original work together from beginning to end? He readily agreed.
At first, we took turns reading a paragraph each. Later, to make it "fun," we used rock-paper-scissors or dice to determine the order, and whoever lost would read a paragraph. There were no tasks, no pressure. If we were in the mood, we would read more; if we were busy, tired, or traveling, we would pause. The longest break we took was two months, but one day we suddenly felt like reading again, so we continued.
Reading and playing, along with small rewards, could always be integrated. We agreed: when we reached the fiftieth chapter, we would buy a toy; when we reached the hundredth chapter, we would buy a big Lego set; and when we finished the entire book, coinciding with "Children's Day," he could choose any toy he wanted.
Fanfan (帆帆) is a very ordinary child, and I don't have high expectations for him. Persisting in reading *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* to the end can be considered a rare highlight for us. Looking back now, we really gained a lot.
Ordinary novels can perhaps be read two in a day; classics like *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* need to be savored slowly, word by word. Slow reading is like deep plowing, allowing us to carefully chew on every sentence and connect every paragraph to more knowledge and thought. While reading aloud word by word, we often stopped to chat and discuss, and we were often moved by the neat and grand four-character phrases in the book, sincerely admiring the ingenuity of the Chinese language.
I remember vividly that when we reached the hundredth chapter, Zhuge Liang's (诸葛亮) letter to Cao Zhen (曹真), it was Fanfan's (帆帆) turn to read. "I believe that a general should be able to yield and to take, to be gentle and to be firm; to advance and to retreat, to be weak and to be strong. Immovable as mountains, unfathomable as yin and yang; infinite as heaven and earth, full as a granary; vast as the four seas, dazzling as the three lights..." He read louder and louder, and after finishing, he slammed the table and cheered, jumping up excitedly: "This is so wonderful, I want to write it down!" He then found a nice notebook, ran to his desk, and began to copy it down seriously.
**事缓则圆** (shì huǎn zé yuán - "hasten slowly, things will work out," slow and steady wins the race), **水到渠成** (shuǐ dào qú chéng - "when water comes, a channel is formed," success comes naturally when conditions are right), growth is indeed waiting for the flowers to bloom. "终不似，少年游。" (zhōng bù sì, shào nián yóu - "In the end, it's not like youthful wandering," youth is irreplaceable), a youthful spirit is an irreplaceable thing, and reading also emphasizes timing. Reading classics with a youthful spirit makes the shock and resonance even harder to replicate in adulthood.
Today's children have the freedom to read, which is truly fortunate. I remember when I was a child, I most envied the salespersons who sold comic books in department stores. Behind the glass counter, rows of comic books were so tempting. Every time I passed by, I would cling to the counter and stare eagerly. Back then, buying or renting books was not easy, and it took years to accumulate a small box of books. When there were no new books to read, I would flip through the old ones again and again.
Now, with information surging and reading materials readily available, we no longer have the frustration of not being able to obtain what we want, but we can easily become dazzled and overwhelmed by the vast sea of information choices. The temptation of short videos and fragmented entertainment is hard to resist, and artificial intelligence feeds children massive amounts of information... To break free from this confusion, the most reliable path may be to immerse ourselves in reading classics. Classics have been washed by the years, containing endless spiritual nourishment, which is deeply beneficial to one's life.
Cherish the time, go read classics, and let good books accompany your growth. A *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, a hundred years of turmoil, echoes through the ages. Those words read, the time spent together, and the power accumulated, I believe will always remain in our hearts, warming the years and illuminating the path ahead.
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Elsewhere, crayfish are sold by the piece; in Qianjiang, crayfish are sold by the "basin." Qianjiang City (潜江市), Hubei (湖北) Province, a city with a permanent population of just over 800,000, received 1.108 million tourists during this year's "May Day" holiday, with a comprehensive tourism income of 870 million yuan. Crayfish are an important reason for attracting tourists here.
In the hearts of food lovers from all over the world, Qianjiang is almost synonymous with crayfish. Qianjiang is not only an important crayfish production area, but also the hometown of "Oil-Braised Crayfish" (油焖小龙虾), and now there are more than 100 kinds of crayfish dishes waiting for tourists to taste.
Oil-Braised Crayfish is a classic representative of Qianjiang crayfish cuisine. It uses high-quality freshwater crayfish from Qianjiang as raw material, supplemented by more than 10 kinds of Chinese herbal medicines, and the unique oil-braising cooking method perfectly integrates the various flavors of numbness, spiciness, freshness, and fragrance in the prawns. A large basin of oil-braised crayfish is served on the table, with bright colors and a fragrant aroma. The freshness of the shrimp, the sweetness of the sugar, the aroma of the beer, the spiciness of the sauce, plus the unique flavor of various spices, create a rich taste that is irresistible.
Garlic Crayfish is another famous dish created by Qianjiang chefs to suit the tastes of diners all over the country. Secret garlic sauce is added during the stir-frying process, and the garlic flavor is fused with the delicious meat of the crayfish, making it the first choice for diners who do not like spicy food.
For eating shrimp in midsummer, you can choose Lemon Bubble Shrimp. After the crayfish are boiled in boiling water until they are cooked, they are first iced, and then soaked in a secret bubble juice with lemon for 60 minutes. When it is served on the table, this plate of crayfish has been soaked with lemon fragrance, fresh, numb, tender, cool and refreshing, which is most suitable for summer enjoyment.
Coming to Qianjiang, where to eat crayfish?
Qianjiang has about 3,000 restaurants, and every restaurant has crayfish dishes. In order to facilitate tourists to experience centrally, Qianjiang's crayfish restaurants have formed a distinct agglomeration effect.
China Qianjiang Ecological Crayfish City (中国潜江生态龙虾城) is the first choice for Qianjiang tourism. It covers an area of 662 mu and a total construction area of 560,000 square meters. It brings together well-known Qianjiang brand crayfish flagship stores with annual sales of hundreds of millions of yuan.
Qianjiang 57 Crayfish City (潜江五七龙虾城) is another crayfish catering gathering place formed around the "Origin of Oil-Braised Crayfish" (油焖小龙虾发源地). Today, it has also developed into a food landmark integrating characteristic catering, internet celebrity check-in, and leisure and entertainment.
With such a concentration of restaurants, competition is naturally fierce. Almost every restaurant is working on special crayfish dishes to form its own golden sign. Chu Xia Wang's (楚虾王) Garlic Shrimp has a dense garlic aroma and plump shrimp meat; Xia Huang's (虾皇) Lemon Bubble Shrimp is fresh, refreshing, and slightly spicy; Xiao Lizi's (小李子) Oil-Braised Crayfish is fragrant, spicy, and mellow. The three major signs jointly paint an authentic flavor matrix of Qianjiang crayfish.
The popularity of catering has driven the crayfish farming boom in Qianjiang. The total area of crayfish farming in Qianjiang City (潜江市) is 956,000 mu, which is an important national crayfish farming base. Qianjiang is also the birthplace of "Rice-Paddy Shrimp Farming" (稻田养虾) technology. Crayfish are either raised in rice paddies after rice harvesting or in special large ponds. The large size, good taste, cleanliness and hygiene of crayfish are a major selling point of Qianjiang crayfish. In 2025, the annual turnover of Qianjiang crayfish catering is about 18 billion yuan.
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Jingdezhen (景德镇) occupies an important position in the history of porcelain production in China and the world. In terms of porcelain production, Jingdezhen (景德镇) was relatively unknown for a long time since the Xia and Shang dynasties, with porcelain production only starting in the late Tang dynasty. How did the late-rising Jingdezhen (景德镇) manage to win in the competition with numerous other kilns? How did porcelain production affect the urban development of Jingdezhen (景德镇)? This has always been a topic of concern. Starting in 2024, the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Archaeological Research Center of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Palace Museum (故宫博物院), the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University (北京大学考古文博学院), the Jiangxi Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, and the Jingdezhen (景德镇) Municipal Institute of Ceramic Archaeology and other units collaborated to conduct archaeological excavations in Jingdezhen (景德镇) using the concept of settlement archaeology. For the first time, 14 sites reflecting the porcelain production chain, the origin of the population, and the road transportation network were connected to clarify "Why Jingdezhen (景德镇)" through first-hand information.
At the Luoma Bridge Kiln Site (落马桥窑址), the continuous overlapping strata and unearthed materials can be used to empirically prove the nearly thousand-year continuous porcelain production history of Jingdezhen (景德镇) from the Song to the Qing dynasties.
The Luoma Bridge Site (落马桥遗址) has been producing porcelain since the Southern Song Dynasty. Here, Ming Dynasty gourd kilns, Qing Dynasty town kilns, fully inverted flame kilns (round package) introduced from the West, and tunnel kilns were discovered. There is also evidence of the development from using firewood as fuel to using coal and heavy oil as fuel. From the unearthed high-grade building materials of the Yuan Dynasty and Yuan blue-and-white porcelain, the building materials and official porcelain for royal use in the early Ming Dynasty, and the porcelain with Jiajing (嘉靖) reign marks in the late Ming Dynasty, it can be seen that the Luoma Bridge Kiln (落马桥窑场) may be related to the Fuliang Porcelain Bureau (浮梁瓷局) in the Yuan Dynasty and participated in the production of official building materials in the early Ming Dynasty and daily-use porcelain produced by the government and civilians in the late Ming Dynasty.
The Guanyinge Kiln Site (观音阁窑址) is located in the northernmost part of Jingdezhen (景德镇) and is the northernmost boundary of the portrayal of Jingdezhen (景德镇) porcelain production: "Thirteen miles of Tao River, hundreds of thousands of homes with smoke and fire." The accumulation gradually thickening from the foot of the mountain to the river from east to west, with a maximum depth of more than 8 meters and an exploration depth of 14 meters at the riverbank, proves that this place is a ground formed by kiln waste filling the滩涂. Porcelain stone deposits were found in the late Ming Dynasty strata of the Guanyinge Site (观音阁遗址) and the Imperial Kiln Site (御窑遗址), proving that the crushing of porcelain stone was still carried out in Jingdezhen (景德镇) at that time, and did not enter the full-chain production division of labor.
The Ximen (西门), Dongmen (东门), walls, and workshop sites discovered successively through archaeological excavations are consistent with the documentary records, empirically proving that the kiln site is three li in circumference, with workshops and kilns distributed within it. The large area of porcelain clay strata earlier than the Xuande (宣德) period discovered inside and outside the Dongmen (东门) of the Imperial Kiln Site (御窑遗址) also shows that this area was the place where porcelain stone was crushed to make mud, that is, the location of the Imperial Kiln East Dui Workshop (御窑东碓作) mentioned in the literature. The newly discovered Zhengde (正德) period red furnace and the Zhengde (正德) period overglaze color workshop site correspond to each other, clarifying the production process represented by the remains of kilns, workshops, color materials, and products.
The imitation Longquan glaze (龙泉釉) and other items from the Yongle (永乐) and Xuande (宣德) periods of the Ming Dynasty show that the Imperial Kiln (御窑) not only inherited ancient famous kilns but also learned from famous kilns of the same period. The peacock blue glaze of the Xuande (宣德) period was made by introducing West Asian technology, and the blue and white porcelain of the Yongle (永乐) and Xuande (宣德) periods not only used cobalt material from Iran, but also learned the shapes and patterns from West Asia. The famille rose technology and raw materials are empirical evidence of the Imperial Kiln (御窑) learning European technology in the 17th-19th centuries.
Gaoling Mountain (高岭山) in Fuliang County (浮梁县), about 50 kilometers from the city, is rich in kaolin resources formed by the weathering of granite, covering an area of nearly 10 square kilometers. An ancient road about 7 kilometers long winds through it. It is conceivable that in those days, miners carried the washed raw materials along the ancient road to the wharf at the foot of the mountain, and then transferred them to various porcelain kilns. This soil is named after the mountain and contributed the English name "kaolin" for the universal white clay in the world's porcelain industry.
The supply of raw materials is the foundation for the continuation of the kiln fire in Jingdezhen (景德镇) porcelain industry for thousands of years. The archaeology of kaolin, porcelain stone mines, and firewood transportation wharf sites clarifies the raw material mining, transportation, and supply system, as well as the sustainable utilization capacity of resources in the upper reaches of the Chang River (昌江). The mining of kaolin has different methods of mineral processing points, open-pit mining, and cave mining, as well as the production characteristics of rotational mining. Archaeological discoveries have found kaolin mining and processing remains from different periods with direct overlapping relationships. The moist, white, and firm kaolin provides the most important raw material for porcelain production, and the pine firewood abundant in the surrounding mountains provides cheap fuel for the thousand-year kiln fire. Through the archaeological excavation and field investigation of the Jianxi River (建溪) basin, the kiln firewood production area, the kiln firewood production and transportation system in the Jianxi River (建溪) basin was revealed for the first time. Millions of dan of pine firewood from the Fuliang (浮梁) forest area directly reached the town's kiln sites through the Jianxi River (建溪) water transportation system.
Three continents and four wharfs, four mountains and eight docks, nine and a half streets, eighteen lanes, one hundred and eight alleys... As an ancient porcelain handicraft city, Jingdezhen (景德镇) was born because of porcelain. This place once gathered more than 100,000 people, which was no small matter for urban planning and management. Archaeologists found two ancient roads extending westward under the modern road of Liujia Lower Lane (刘家下弄), which is an important component of the ancient road network of Jingdezhen (景德镇). A sewer more than 2 meters deep in Liujia Lower Lane (刘家下弄) was formed before the mid-Qing Dynasty and underwent a large-scale renovation in the late Qing Dynasty. The second phase of the renovated remains is a brick-arched structure, which still plays a role in the city in modern times. This mature municipal project provides a guarantee for the storage of raw materials and commercial trade in the area.
Most of the bricks used to repair the drainage ditch in Liujia Lower Lane (刘家下弄) are broken bricks, and the brick colors are red, cyan, brown, etc., mostly burned or deformed, and it is speculated that they are the re-utilization of waste products from kiln production in town buildings. In the area west of Qian Street (前街), the accumulation layer and thickness of porcelain waste gradually increase from east to west, with the thickest accumulation reaching 14 meters. The buildings in the area west of Qian Street (前街) are all built on the early accumulation layer of porcelain waste, and there were buildings only in the early Qing Dynasty, which shows that Qian Street (前街) was a commercial street along the river in the Ming Dynasty.
The street blocks in this area are completely natural extensions of the old streets and drainage channels east of Qian Street (前街), and are a replica of the texture of the streets and drainage channels east of Qian Street (前街) perpendicular to the Chang River (昌江) to the west. The drainage channels here often appear in the form of covered ditches in streets and alleys, and the alleys leading to the river are for transportation convenience, indicating that the Chang River (昌江) is the most important channel for raw material supply and porcelain export.
The stone inscriptions unearthed at the Dongmen (东门) site of the Imperial Kiln (御窑) show that the drainage channels in the entire town area are the responsibility of each household, ensuring that the channels in front of their houses are unobstructed and that they are not allowed to pour slag soil boxes and other objects into the channels. It is precisely the urban management regulations and village rules that guarantee the daily operation order of Jingdezhen (景德镇).
Openness, inclusiveness, and a learning attitude that keeps pace with the times, convenient raw material supply, and the formation of expandable residential and industrial areas, these three factors together provide the most basic conditions for the urban development of Jingdezhen (景德镇) and the expansion of porcelain production scale.
(The author is a researcher at the Palace Museum (故宫博物院))
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The proactive archaeological excavations carried out at the sites of the Tianhou Palace (天后宫), the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺), and the Siwang Temple (泗王庙) in Jingdezhen (景德镇), Jiangxi (江西), are important works to improve the archaeological puzzle of ancient Jingdezhen as a handicraft town, giving us the opportunity to understand the construction time and structural layout of these religious buildings, and to explore the deep relationship between ceramic trade, population mobility, and the development of handicraft towns.
The Tianhou Palace (天后宫) is located at the intersection of Zhonghua South Road (中华南路) and Daijia Lane (戴家弄) in Jingdezhen (景德镇). In 2024 and 2025, Peking University (北京大学) and the Palace Museum (故宫博物院) conducted detailed and sufficient excavations here. The Tianhou Palace (天后宫) has always been considered to have been built during the Kangxi (康熙) period of the Qing Dynasty (清代), but the excavation in 2024 found that the earliest building foundation dates back to the late Ming Dynasty (明代). In the earliest stratum of the architectural remains cleared during the archaeological excavation in 2025, specimens of blue-and-white porcelain with the inscription "Made in the Bingwu Year (丙午年制)" were unearthed. "Bingwu Year (丙午年)" refers to the thirty-fourth year of the Wanli (万历) period of the Ming Dynasty (明代) (1606), confirming that the Tianhou Palace (天后宫) was built in the middle and late Wanli (万历) period of the Ming Dynasty (明代). This discovery coincides with the prosperous development of maritime trade in the 17th century. Large-scale maritime trade brought a large number of merchants from the coastal areas of southern Fujian (闽南) to Jingdezhen (景德镇) to order goods and settle here, engaging in targeted porcelain trade. They built the Tianhou Palace (天后宫) and formed an important Fujian (福建) merchant group. This also transformed Jingdezhen (景德镇) into a handicraft town composed of porcelain workshops and merchant groups.
The Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺) is located in Heng Lane (横弄), Dongjiashangling (董家上岭), and is documented as being built by Hui (回族) immigrants who moved from Kaifeng (开封). Archaeological stratigraphic evidence shows that its surface buildings are superimposed on the strata from the Kangxi (康熙) to Qianlong (乾隆) periods of the Qing Dynasty (清代), and the initial construction date should be no earlier than the Qianlong (乾隆) period of the Qing Dynasty (清代). In the early Qing Dynasty (清代) and earlier strata in this area, fragments of Arabic magic square porcelain plates, official-sponsored and civilian-operated porcelain, and porcelain for vassal kings were unearthed, indicating that this was originally a high-level porcelain production workshop with high Muslim participation or acceptance of orders. Converting this high-level workshop into a mosque is a manifestation of the growing power of merchant groups.
The Siwang Temple (泗王庙) is located in the core commercial area from Qian Street (前街) to the Changjiang River (昌江) in the town. The Siwang (泗王) belief originated in Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) and is a folk belief popular in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River (长江). It is a water god worship brought to Jingdezhen (景德镇) by the Nanchang (南昌) boatmen. Its appearance in Jingdezhen (景德镇) originated from the production model of large-scale division of labor in the porcelain industry and is closely related to the large-scale water transportation of raw materials and kiln firewood on the Changjiang River (昌江). Archaeological evidence confirms that the Siwang Temple (泗王庙) was built no later than the Qianlong (乾隆) period, and has been repeatedly renovated in the late Qing Dynasty (清代) and the Republic of China (民国). Together with the Wuwang Temple (五王庙) site of the Fire God belief from the late Ming Dynasty (明代) excavated at the same time, a complete chronological sequence of religious buildings covering the late Ming Dynasty (明代) to the Qing Dynasty (清代) is presented, outlining the transformation of Jingdezhen (景德镇) from a production center where scattered folk workshops gathered to a specialized handicraft town.
The Tianhou Palace (天后宫), the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺), and the Siwang Temple (泗王庙) together constitute the "internal and external circulation trade system" of Jingdezhen (景德镇) ceramic trade. As an external circulation trade system, the Fujian (福建) merchants of the Tianhou Palace (天后宫) and the Hui (回) merchants of the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺) connected the two major trade networks of sea and land, achieving the dual nodes of Jingdezhen (景德镇) in global trade. Relying on the Tianhou Palace (天后宫), the Fujian (福建) merchant groups transported high-quality porcelain such as blue-and-white and colored porcelain from Jingdezhen (景德镇) to Mexico and Spain, integrating into the global trade system. During the Qing Dynasty (清代), the Hui (回) merchants of the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺) and the extended trade routes of the "Silk Road" transported exquisite blue-and-white and colored porcelain to Qinghai (青海) and Xinjiang (新疆) via Shaanxi (陕西) and Gansu (甘肃) to Yili (伊犁), and sold them to Central Asia and West Asia, forming a stable land trade network.
The Siwang Temple (泗王庙) witnessed the internal circulation trade system of the Jingdezhen (景德镇) porcelain industry. The raw materials and fuel for Jingdezhen (景德镇) porcelain production relied on the water transportation of the Changjiang River (昌江). Since the late Ming Dynasty (明代), specialized firewood yards and raw material processing sites have been formed in the upper reaches of the Changjiang River (昌江), forming processes in the town area for forming and firing. The Nanchang (南昌) boatmen undertook the heavy task of transporting bulk materials. The Siwang Temple (泗王庙) is located close to the Changjiang River (昌江), in the core commercial area from Qian Street (前街), which was formed by filling the beach with kiln waste from the late Ming Dynasty (明代), to the river, and is the core area for raw material distribution and porcelain transshipment. The spread of water god beliefs and the construction of temples are deeply tied to the prosperity of the Changjiang River (昌江) water transportation and the refinement of the division of labor in the porcelain industry, confirming the supporting role of inland navigation for the Jingdezhen (景德镇) porcelain handicraft town.
The evolution of urban functional zoning is a direct reflection of the development of the porcelain industry. The Tianhou Palace (天后宫) is located in the core area of Hou Street (后街) in the town. Its transformation from a high-level workshop to a religious and commercial space reflects the restructuring of production space by commercial capital in the late Ming Dynasty (明代); the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺) is a vivid portrayal of the expansion of private porcelain industry and the rise of foreign merchant groups in the Qing Dynasty (清代); the Qian Street (前街) to Changjiang River (昌江) area where the Siwang Temple (泗王庙) is located was still a滩涂 (tān tú - "mudflat," a muddy or sandy area that is covered and uncovered by the tide) in the Ming Dynasty (明代). In the late Ming Dynasty (明代), the滩涂 (tān tú - "mudflat," a muddy or sandy area that is covered and uncovered by the tide) was filled with kiln waste to create land, and in the Qing Dynasty (清代) it developed into a trade area, a raw material storage area, and a merchant residential area, completely presenting the urban expansion process dominated by the porcelain industry. The three sites are organically combined with the surrounding workshop areas, residential areas, and commercial areas to form an integrated handicraft town pattern of "production, commerce, belief, and residence," becoming a sample of the development of ancient Chinese handicraft towns.
Since the late Ming Dynasty (明代), Jingdezhen (景德镇) has broken the scattered peddler trade model and formed a networked transportation and sales system with regional merchant groups as the core, covering domestic and overseas markets. "Chinese porcelain" has become a hard currency in global trade. Today, the Tianhou Palace (天后宫), the Qingzhen Mosque (清真寺), the Siwang Temple (泗王庙) and other sites have been included in the porcelain industry heritage protection system and have become important windows to showcase the charm of a thousand years of porcelain.
(Author's affiliation: School of Art and Archaeology, Zhejiang University City College (浙大城市学院))
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A piece of pottery, half a broken bone, a section of rammed earth foundation – in the eyes of archaeologists, these are never isolated objects. They must be viewed within the context of house foundations, tombs, ash pits, water systems, roads, and settlement patterns. They must also be considered alongside dating data, plant and animal remains, isotope analysis, microscopic traces, and historical documents. The most fascinating aspect of archaeology lies here: the formation of a judgment is not a flash of inspiration from one person, but rather emerges slowly after many pieces of evidence have questioned and corrected each other. The reliability of an archaeological conclusion stems from its ability to withstand the joint scrutiny of stratigraphy, artifacts, chronology, space, and field experience.
Today's AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer just answering questions, but is beginning to connect retrieval, calculation, reflection, and evidence verification into a working network, advancing tasks around a single goal. Instead of working in the form of a single "unitary brain," it allows multiple intelligent agents to collaborate: some search for information, some propose hypotheses, some are responsible for identifying errors, and some integrate and summarize. They function like a small discussion group, constantly questioning, refuting, revising, and converging.
When such AI enters archaeology, the first thing it changes is the way we "see." In the past, when conducting regional surveys, archaeologists had to repeatedly compare maps, landforms, aerial photographs, and surface materials. Today, a single survey may face tens of thousands of satellite images, drone photos, and geographic information data. Intelligent agent AI can first mark suspicious landforms, then combine rivers, terraces, roads, vegetation, modern construction, and historical disturbances to suggest which locations are worth on-site verification. It cannot replace archaeologists in digging, but it can help us arrange the next observation more reasonably.
More importantly, this assistance is not a one-time "machine image recognition." It truly changes the observation cycle in the survey: the model raises doubts, and archaeologists return to the site; new situations are discovered on-site, which in turn modify the model; the model then adjusts its judgment and prompts the next round of investigation directions. Here, AI is not an eye replacing humans, but a partner that constantly asks questions. Its value lies in connecting observation, judgment, and verification, rather than replacing any one of these steps.
Another change may occur in the data and evidence chain. Archaeology has accumulated a large amount of excavation reports, local cultural relic survey data, old photos, drawings, specimen registrations, and experimental data. Much of this data is scattered in paper documents, scanned images, and local archives, with inconsistent formats and incomplete descriptions. Intelligent agent AI can help identify site names, artifact names, strata, dates, coordinates, and co-occurrence relationships, organizing scattered clues into a searchable and comparable network. But the most important thing about this is not "organizing quickly," but "being able to trace back": every piece of information extracted by AI must be able to return to the original page number, original image, original record, and original specimen.
Human knowledge has always been a shared achievement. No bronze ware is merely the product of a craftsman's mind; behind it lies mining, transportation, mold making, casting, pattern design, ritual systems, and social organization. For a city, roads, water systems, workshops, markets, ancestral temples, cemeteries, and the daily practices of generations have all left traces. Writing, weights and measures, archives, and drawings are also ways for humans to preserve individual experiences, pass them on, and use them together. Human intelligence never grows in isolation: it extends in tools, leaves traces in materials, gains stability in institutions, and accumulates continuously in the collaboration of generations. This ability to transcend individuals and pass on through generations is shared intelligence.
Photography, surveying, carbon-14 dating, ancient DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis, isotope analysis, remote sensing, three-dimensional scanning, and other technologies have all changed archaeology. But every time a technology enters archaeology, it must accept the same principle: technology cannot float above the material; it must return to the site, to the strata, to the specimen, and to the verifiable chain of evidence. Intelligent agent AI is the same. The judgments it proposes must explain where the basis comes from; the patterns it discovers must accept on-site verification; the materials it summarizes must be able to return to the original records. This is a threshold and a bottom line.
The true entry of AI into archaeology is not the beginning of archaeologists being replaced by machines, but rather the fact that archaeologists will have more "questioning assistants." They will help us see more clues, raise more questions, and also prompt us to more carefully return to the materials, strata, and evidence itself. The confidence of archaeology in facing the future still comes from those remains that are carefully revealed, and from the human ability to constantly question the past.
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My old home is on Shuyuan Street, Dongxi Town, Qijiang District, Chongqing (重庆市綦江区东溪镇书院街). The old house with green bricks, black tiles, and wooden doors at the T-junction of Shuyuan Old Street is a familiar scene from my childhood.
The heavy wooden door was often half-closed, and the circular pattern looked just like the seals I had seen in textbooks. Pushing the door open, the courtyard was quiet, with a square of blue sky visible through the patio. Sunlight fell, casting neat shadows on the bluestone slabs. It wasn't until I was in college, when I was reading local history, that I learned about the past of this old house. It turned out that this old house was the site of the Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) (private postal service) that was established during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, the circular pattern on the lintel was a postal emblem, and the four characters engraved on the lintel were "當欋向術".
In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, Maxiangyue (麻乡约) was a major folk transportation organization active in the southwest. Its full name was "Maxiangyue Dabang Xin Jiao Hang (麻乡约大帮信轿行)", and it was first established in Kunming by Chen Hongyi (陈洪义), a native of Qijiang (綦江), in 1852, using sedan chairs to operate passenger transport. In 1866, it moved to Chongqing (重庆) to operate and was renamed "Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局)".
This Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) in Dongxi Town (东溪镇) was born after the wave of immigration known as "Huguang Filling Sichuan (湖广填四川)". At that time, a large number of immigrants settled in Dongxi (东溪), losing contact with relatives in distant places. It was difficult to deliver family letters and express homesickness, and the demand for private mail delivery became increasingly urgent.
During the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, Chen Hongyi (陈洪义) relied on the pivotal position of the Dongxi (东溪) Chuanqian Salt Horse Ancient Road (川黔盐马古道) to build this Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局), which mainly engaged in postal delivery of letters, remittance, and freight business. During its heyday, the branches of the Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) spread throughout the major prefectures and counties in the southwest, and even radiated to Vietnam and Myanmar.
The Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) relied on the rules of "honesty, punctuality, and not failing entrustment" to become a link for people to entrust homesickness and connect with distant places. Urgent letters were delivered day and night, and ordinary letters were delivered safely. For more than a hundred years, the Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) witnessed the commercial prosperity of Dongxi Town (东溪镇), and also wrote a good story of folk integrity, until the rise of modern postal services gradually came to an end, leaving this house to quietly guard the years of the old street.
It turned out that the old house I passed by every day but "turned a blind eye" to actually carried a hundred years of integrity and homesickness! Returning to Dongxi Shuyuan Old Street (东溪书院老街) again, standing in front of the Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局), I was filled with awe and warmth. Pushing open the familiar wooden door, the courtyard was still the same, the patio was still the same, the mottled beams and pillars, and the smooth bluestone slabs, still retained the imprints of my childhood, but the scenery in my eyes was completely different. I carefully looked at the old counters and old mailbags left in the house, as if I could see a hundred years ago, when the lights were bright, the messengers were ready to go, the villagers were sending letters and looking forward to returning home, and the ordinary courtyard was full of concern and perseverance.
Today, the Maxiangyue Minxin Bureau (麻乡约民信局) is a cultural relic protection unit in Chongqing (重庆市), carefully guarded by people. It has faded away from the old days' hustle and bustle, but it is still telling the story of a hundred years of postal history. And I finally understand that my childhood was spent walking through such a vivid and lively history, growing up on a land soaked in integrity and homesickness, how happy I am.
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The "Li Jingxun and Her Era" exhibition at the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) has attracted widespread attention. The gold artifacts unearthed from the tomb, with their exquisite shapes and brilliant decorations, carry unique craftsmanship and aesthetic pursuits, becoming a testament to the handicraft technology and cultural exchange between China and the West during the Sui Dynasty.
According to archaeological reports, more than 10 gold-related artifacts were unearthed from the tomb of Li Jingxun (李静训), covering categories such as gold hair ornaments, gold necklaces, gold bracelets, gold rings, gold flower ornaments for clothing, and high-footed gold cups, each with its own unique shape and function. The gold artifacts exhibited this time include gold flower hair ornaments (exhibition name "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" (闹蛾金钗)), which have been protected, restored, and replicated by the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) itself, recreating the magnificent original appearance of gold objects in the Sui Dynasty.
The archaeological excavation report provides a detailed record of the original state of the "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" (闹蛾金钗): "It is already incomplete, with a three-pronged insert at the bottom and a gold sheet at the top, with both ends rolled up into lotus leaf shapes. There are two rolled rings in the sheet. Many six-petaled flowers, triangular lotus-pierced small pearls, etc. are attached to the rolled rings, and there are gold wire woven nets with small beads strung on them, but they are already chaotic and difficult to restore to their original state." After comprehensive protection, restoration, and replication, this cultural relic can be presented in a regular and exquisite exhibition state, becoming an important physical object for studying gold craftsmanship in the Sui Dynasty.
The exhibited "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" (闹蛾金钗) has an overall flower cluster shape, with flowers clustered together, lively and lifelike, and is a classic work of biomimetic craftsmanship and filigree craftsmanship in the Sui Dynasty. The artifacts are mainly made of gold and silver. Most of the flowers have six petals, and the stamens are divided into two categories: most are inlaid with pearls, and a few are small silver bubbles glued to the center of the petals; the flower stems are connected by gold or silver wires, which are clearly visible through the petals, and the flowers are clustered in the gold wire rings or gold tubes on the back of the gold sheet. Above the flower cluster, a silver wire leads a gold wire-woven moth with outstretched wings. The eyes and body of the moth are decorated with pearls, and the wings are woven with three types of gold wire: gold square wire, gold round wire, and gold filigree, with delicate textures and vivid shapes.
From a technological perspective, its production involves more than 10 processes such as hammering, cutting, drawing, weaving, welding, bonding, carving, chiseling, and polishing. After measurement, the maximum diameter of the six-petal flower is about 10 mm, the diameter of the gold wire is about 0.5 mm, the thickness of the gold and silver sheet is about 0.3 mm, and the diameter of the gold round wire used for the moth's wings is only 0.2 mm. Under the technical conditions of thousands of years ago, such exquisite craftsmanship demonstrates the superb skills of the craftsmen.
Another star artifact, the Sui Dynasty gold necklace inlaid with pearls and gemstones, has an overall shape that is exquisite and complex, and the materials used are extremely sophisticated. The artifact has a diameter of 43 cm and weighs 91.25 grams. It is composed of 28 gold balls, each inlaid with 10 pearls (only 38 remain, most of which have fallen off). The gold balls are divided into two groups, 14 in each group, and the groups are connected by multi-strand gold wire woven chains, which are structurally stable and have a dynamic texture. At the top of the chain, there is a square gold ornament inlaid with lapis lazuli, with a gold ring and a gold button ornament attached to each other. The two ends of the button ornament have hooks, and the central circular gold ornament is inlaid with dark blue bead ornaments, on which are engraved shaded reindeer, with clear patterns and unique shapes. The lower end of the necklace is decorated with pendant beads, surrounded by 24 pearls, which are magnificent.
Its production covers core processes such as casting, hammering, beading, welding, bonding, inlaying, and cutting. Multiple processes are coordinated to create this treasure that combines practicality and ornamentation.
Over thousands of years, the craftsmanship of the gold artifacts from the tomb of Li Jingxun (李静训) has never dimmed. Its core processes of "hammering," "beading," "welding," and "inlaying" are intertwined and symbiotic, becoming the key to unlocking the secrets of ancient Chinese gold craftsmanship, and also carrying multiple historical values.
From a technological level, welding realizes the firm connection of different materials such as gold wire, gold sheet, gold beads, pearls, and gemstones. Whether it is the flower cluster and moth shape of the "Nao'e Gold Hairpin" (闹蛾金钗) or the chain weaving of the gold necklace, it relies on this process to achieve a fine structure; the inlaying process greatly enhances the visual level and aesthetic value of the artifacts through the embedding of materials such as pearls, lapis lazuli, bloodstone, and blue gemstones, realizing the unity of "beautiful materials and ingenious craftsmanship" (材美工巧 - cái měi gōng qiǎo - "fine materials, skillful workmanship," describes the perfect combination of high-quality materials and excellent craftsmanship). The comprehensive application of these processes demonstrates the peak level of handicraft technology in the Sui Dynasty, and also reflects the ancient craftsmen's precise control and innovative application of material properties.
From a cultural level, this batch of gold artifacts is an important physical relic of the integration of Chinese and Western cultures in the Sui Dynasty. The craftsmanship and shape characteristics of these gold artifacts clearly point to Central Asia and South Asia, confirming the prosperity of the Silk Road trade and cultural exchanges during the Sui Dynasty.
(Author's affiliation: Institute of Cultural Heritage, Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学))
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