Summary: President Xi Jinping met with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba at the Great Hall of the People, where they elevated bilateral relations to a "new era China-Namibia community with a shared future." Xi proposed three points for the partnership: firm mutual support and deepened ideological integration, expanded cooperation including zero-tariff access for African goods, and strengthened multilateralism with other Global South nations. He also outlined three principles for mining cooperation: mutual benefit, friendly consultation, and innovation. Peng Liyuan accompanied Xi at the welcome ceremony, and the two leaders witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents.
Summary: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song at the Great Hall of the People on July 10. Xi emphasized maintaining strategic focus and enhancing bilateral cooperation under the 65th anniversary of the Sino-North Korean Friendship and Mutual Assistance Treaty. He called for passing down the shared revolutionary legacy to younger generations and defending each other’s sovereignty and security interests. Pak conveyed greetings from Kim Jong-un, praised the treaty’s legal foundation, and expressed support for China on issues including Taiwan. Foreign Minister Wang Yi also attended the meeting.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on July 10, prioritizing flood control and disaster relief, with an emphasis on implementing President Xi Jinping’s directives and reinforcing political responsibility. The meeting also reviewed the construction of a Digital China, calling for accelerated deployment of next-generation communication and computing networks. Additional discussions covered modern logistics systems, emerging industrial pillars, and natural resource protection, underscoring the need for coordinated development and security. A national fitness plan for 2026–2030 was approved, focusing on expanding sports facilities and promoting campus sports. No officials accompanying Li were identified in the report, and there was no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhao Leji, Chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, met separately with Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba and North Korean Premier Pak Tae-song in Beijing on July 10. During the meeting with Mbumba, Zhao emphasized deepening the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and advancing a China-Africa community with a shared future, while Mbumba reaffirmed commitment to the One-China principle. Tie Ning accompanied Zhao during the Namibian meeting. With Pak Tae-song, Zhao highlighted the strategic guidance of top leaders from both parties and nations as key to China-North Korea relations, calling for enhanced legislative exchanges and cooperation. The article contains no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, chaired a symposium in Beijing on July 10 to consult on research findings regarding the construction of a modern industrial system. He stated that this initiative is a major strategic deployment by the Party Central Committee to address the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and he called for deepening research and consultation to serve high-quality development and Chinese-style modernization. Wang praised the research contributions of the democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and urged forward-looking and actionable policy recommendations focusing on upgrading traditional industries, fostering emerging sectors, and deploying future industries. The symposium was presided over by Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department, and included presentations from democratic party leaders such as Hao Mingjin, He Wei, Jiang Zuojun, Wu Weihua, and Gao Yunlong, who proposed specific policies on innovation, low-altitude economy, and industrial system upgrades. Officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also participated in the exchange.
Summary: Cai Qi, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Secretariat of the Central Committee, chaired a July 10 meeting on curbing formalism to reduce burdens at the grassroots level. He emphasized linking this work to Xi Jinping’s July 1 speech and his party-building thought, as well as to the party's mission and ties with the masses. The meeting called for strict enforcement of regulations, targeted rectification of issues like hasty decision-making and statistical fraud, and improved oversight of meetings and festivals. It stressed long-term commitment, enhanced cadre education on correct performance views, and urged central and local bodies to take coordinated action. Members of the special mechanism and officials from provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps attended via video conference.
Summary: At a recent national science and technology conference, President Xi Jinping urged Chinese scientists to seize historical opportunities and accelerate high-level technological self-reliance, particularly in artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and life sciences. He emphasized that the new round of technological revolution presents a critical juncture for China to gain global competitive advantage, recalling past failures to catch such waves led to national humiliation. Xi called for enhanced organization of national strategic scientific forces and systematic breakthroughs in core technologies, referencing China's successes with BeiDou, lunar exploration, and deep-sea drilling. The article also notes foreign entrepreneurs' recognition of China as a powerful force shaping future technologies, including AI and robotics. It highlights that the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan prioritizes technological self-reliance as a key development goal.
Summary: Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made a state visit to China from July 5-11, 2026, at President Xi Jinping's invitation. During the visit, Xi, Premier Li Keqiang, and NPC Chairman Zhao Leji held talks and meetings, leading to the elevation of bilateral ties to a "China-Namibia community with a shared future in the new era." Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China principle and opposition to any form of "Taiwan independence." Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation on key minerals, infrastructure, security, and global governance, with Namibia endorsing China's global initiatives. The visit underscored a shared commitment to multilateralism and reforming global governance institutions, including the UN Security Council.
Summary: In his July 8 speech at the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, Xi Jinping emphasized the need for unified Party leadership over science and technology, and called for integrating education, science, and talent development to build a strong scientific nation. He urged increased efficiency in innovation investment and reforms to science evaluation systems, stressing that assessments should prioritize innovation capability, quality, and contribution. Xi also encouraged scientists to serve the nation and people, and highlighted the importance of tracking new technologies while strengthening ethical and security governance. The article reports that his remarks were well received across Chinese society, especially among scientists and engineers. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The National Bureau of Statistics reported that China's 2026 summer grain output reached 3014.9 billion jin, a 0.7% increase from the previous year and the first time exceeding 3000 billion jin, despite challenges like late wheat sowing in the Huang-Huai-Hai region and heavy rainfall. Summer grain sown area remained stable at 3.98 billion mu, while per-unit yield rose 0.8% to 378.8 kg/mu. Wei Fenghua, director of the NBS Rural Department, stated that the harvest lays a solid foundation for stable annual grain production and provides strong support for navigating the complex international situation and ensuring a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
Summary: Cai Qi, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, co-hosted a reception with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song to mark the 65th anniversary of the China-North Korea Friendship Treaty. Cai stated that the treaty, signed by older-generation leaders, provides a political and legal foundation for lasting bilateral friendship, and that Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have guided ties into a new era. Pak Thae-song congratulated the CPC’s 105th anniversary and affirmed commitment to deepening socialist-centered relations under the leaders’ consensus. The article does not address the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department, met in Beijing with foreign representatives attending an international seminar on "Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the World." He stated that studying this thought is key to understanding contemporary China and highlighted historic achievements under the CPC Central Committee since the 18th National Congress, expressing a willingness to enhance governance exchanges with other political parties. The foreign representatives noted they had witnessed China's development across various fields and expressed interest in deepening their study of Xi Jinping's thought to draw lessons for national development. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On the 65th anniversary of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, both countries held commemorations, with leaders Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping exchanging congratulatory messages that reaffirmed their commitment to socialist solidarity and anti-imperialist struggle. North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song is leading a delegation to China for joint events, underscoring the strategic significance of the alliance. The article emphasizes the treaty's role in regional stability and implicitly addresses opposition to U.S. hegemony, while Xi reiterated China’s unwavering support for North Korea's socialist path.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on July 10, directing flood control and disaster relief efforts while emphasizing political responsibility and adherence to President Xi Jinping's directives. The meeting reviewed progress on building a "Digital China," calling for accelerated infrastructure in next-generation communications and computing networks. Other agenda items included modern logistics system improvements, fostering emerging pillar industries through R&D and multi-technology pathways, and strengthening natural resource protection with spatial planning and disaster resilience. The council also approved the 2026–2030 National Fitness Plan, pledging expanded sports facilities and youth physical education. No senior officials were specifically named as accompanying Li Qiang, and the article did not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress, separately met with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing. During the meeting with Nandi-Ndaitwah, Zhao emphasized deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership and building an all-weather China-Africa community, while the Namibian leader reaffirmed the one-China principle and cooperation in trade and resources. Tie Ning attended the meeting. With Pak Thae-song, Zhao highlighted the strategic guidance of the two countries' top leaders and called for stronger exchanges, while Pak noted the upcoming 65th anniversary of their bilateral treaty. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, presided over a consultative symposium in Beijing on July 10 to discuss research findings on building a modern industrial system, with the participation of leaders from several democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Wang emphasized that constructing such a system is a strategic priority for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, requiring upgrades to traditional industries, development of emerging sectors, and forward-looking deployment of future industries. He praised the research contributions of the democratic parties and urged them to provide actionable policy recommendations to strengthen the real economy and promote high-quality development. The symposium was chaired by Li Ganjie, head of the United Front Work Department, and attended by other officials including Hao Mingjin, He Wei, Jiang Zuojun, Wu Weihua, and Gao Yunlong, who presented proposals on innovation, low-altitude economy, and state-owned enterprise reform. Representatives from the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also engaged in discussions with non-Communist figures.
Summary: Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Politburo and Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, chaired a meeting on July 10 in Beijing on reducing burdens on grassroots by combating formalism. He called for linking this work to Xi Jinping’s July 1 speech and the party’s mission for the new era, emphasizing correct performance views and tackling issues like hasty decisions, unreconciled debts from previous officials, and statistical fraud. The meeting stressed long-term commitment, with central and state organs leading by example, and required local party committees to take primary responsibility, including strict oversight and immediate correction of grassroots complaints.
Summary: Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met separately in Beijing on July 10 with delegations from Zimbabwe and Mexico. The Zimbabwean delegation, led by ZANU-PF Politburo member and Senate President Mabel Chinomona, and the Mexican delegation, headed by Labor Party President Alberto Anaya, discussed implementing consensus reached by their respective leaders. They also agreed to strengthen inter-party exchanges and promote bilateral relations.
Summary: On July 10, North Korean Premier Pak Tae-song, a member of the Workers' Party Presidium and state vice chairman, visited Tiananmen Square to lay a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes. No further statements or accompanying officials were reported. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Ruvicley González, a senior researcher at Cuba's International Political Research Center, praised the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for its commitment to truth, people-centered governance, and global vision. He highlighted how the CCP's theoretical innovations have enabled a uniquely Chinese modernization path that balances material, cultural, and ecological development. González noted the CCP's success in eradicating absolute poverty and advancing urban-rural integration, which he observed firsthand in Hubei, Sichuan, and Guangxi. He also credited the CCP with promoting global South voices, opposing unilateral sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction," and enhancing Cuba-China cooperation in biotechnology and renewable energy. The researcher emphasized that regular theoretical exchanges between the CCP and the Cuban Communist Party strengthen their partnership and offer lessons for developing countries navigating modernization.
Summary: Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba visited Tiananmen Square on July 10 and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes. The report did not mention any accompanying officials or statements by the president. No references were made to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Foreign Ministry announced that Kazakh Foreign Minister Kossherbayev will make a working visit to China from July 13 to 14 at the invitation of Wang Yi, a Politburo member and China's foreign minister.
Summary: The article reports on the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) promotion event in Bangkok, where Chinese officials, including representatives of the China International Import Expo Bureau and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import/Export of Foodstuffs, highlighted opportunities for expanding agricultural and food imports from Thailand. Over 200 Chinese and Thai business delegates attended, engaging in negotiations on rubber, fruit, and cosmetics. The event emphasized bilateral经贸 cooperation for high-quality development, with China pitching the upcoming CIIE as a platform for shared market access.
Summary: The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that, upon the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele will conduct an official visit to China from July 10 to 15. The visit was confirmed via a ministry spokesperson on July 10. No mention was made of U.S. relations or other accompanying officials.
Summary: The article reports on the completion and inauguration of the upgrade project for Cambodia's National Road 7 (Skun–Kampong Cham section), constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation. The 45.504-kilometer road is one of eight main arteries radiating from Phnom Penh. The project is highlighted for enhancing the regional road network and improving transport capacity. No specific Chinese or Cambodian officials are mentioned as accompanying the event. The summary does not address any U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A seminar titled "Red Forum High-level Dialogue: Soft Power of the Century-old Party's Long-term Governance" was held in Shanghai with 100 diplomats, experts, and journalists from 40 countries. Co-organized by the Institute of Party History and Literature, Xinhua Institute, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the event focused on the Chinese Communist Party's self-building and governance. Discussions centered on people-centered governance, theoretical innovation, and the pursuit of peaceful development. No specific official's remarks or U.S.-related topics were featured in the report.
Summary: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong attended a seminar in Islamabad hosted by the Pakistan-ChinaEconomic and Cultural Council, alongside nearly 300 party representatives, officials, and scholars from both countries. He stated that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic partners, expressing willingness to deepen exchanges on party governance and accelerate the "upgraded version" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The ambassador also emphasized advancing the action plan for building a China-Pakistan community with a shared future. The event featured the screening of a new Communist Party of China promotional video titled "The Answer to the World." No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing chaired a special meeting in Nanning on July 10 to coordinate Typhoon Bawang response, emphasizing the need to implement Xi Jinping’s directives and Li Qiang’s requirements. He stressed prioritizing people’s safety, issuing early warnings, and proactively evacuating at-risk populations, especially the elderly and children. Zhang called for rigorous inspections of dams and reservoirs, pre-positioning of rescue teams, and preventing secondary disasters. He also urged vigilance against major accidents by tightening safety measures. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier, led relevant department officials to Guigang and Nanning in Guangxi from July 9 to 10 to guide post-disaster recovery and support for affected residents. He conveyed President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the victims and stressed the need to ensure basic living conditions, restore infrastructure, and prevent secondary disasters such as dam breaches and landslides. Zhang emphasized thorough risk assessments, coordinated flood control measures, and timely emergency responses to protect lives and property.
Summary: Chen Wenqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and president of the China Law Society, addressed the 2026 "100 Legal Scholars and 100 Reports" program's organizing committee meeting in Beijing. He called for thoroughly implementing Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law and deeply promoting the "two establishments" and "two upholds" among officials and the public. Chen stressed the need to prioritize studying and publicizing Xi's legal theory, particularly the "twelve upholds," while enhancing legal education targeting both leading cadres and the general population. He also underscored the importance of popularizing the constitution and laws closely related to people's livelihoods to solidify the foundation of law-based governance. No other officials were reported as accompanying him at the event, and the article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China’s Long March 10B (CZ-10B) rocket successfully launched from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site on July 10, marking the country’s first controlled recovery of a rocket first stage and the world’s first net-based recovery of a launch vehicle. The recovered first stage was caught by the maritime recovery platform “Navigator” using a flexible net, a technique chosen to simplify rocket structure and adapt to sea-based trajectories, though it increases technical difficulty. Experts from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) noted that the recovery process—involving in-flight turnaround, braking, and precision landing—is harder than launching, and that this breakthrough will lower costs and boost China’s commercial space competitiveness. The CZ-10B is part of a family of modular rockets (CZ-10A, CZ-10B, and the under-development CZ-10C), each tailored for different missions: CZ-10A for crew transport, CZ-10B for commercial launches, and CZ-10C as a future commercial主力. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Council appointed Fan Bi as Deputy Director of the State Council Research Office and Tang Hongwu as President of Sun Yat-sen University (vice-ministerial level). No other officials were reported as accompanying them. The announcement did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Shan Xinghua, chief engineer of the China Railway 12306 technical center, is profiled for her 30-year role in developing the world’s largest real-time ticketing system. She recalled being moved by passengers queuing in the cold during Spring Festival in 1996, which solidified her resolve to computerize ticket sales. During the 2012 Spring Festival rush, massive traffic repeatedly crashed the 12306 website, and her team worked around the clock to upgrade and test the system. Shan noted that after overcoming technical bottlenecks, the system became more stable, and she took pride in seeing online complaints decrease and praise increase. She emphasized that the team continuously improves based on passenger feedback, stating, "There is no end to passengers' yearning for a better travel experience, and we will never stop moving forward."
Summary: A fire at a footwear factory in Jinjiang, Fujian, killed 28 people and injured others, according to a July 10 press conference held by Quanzhou city government. Over 500 rescue personnel from fire, medical, and other departments were deployed, evacuating 213 individuals. Local officials established 28 working groups to liaise with victims' families for compensation and support. The article does not mention any senior national leaders or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Xi Jinping's instructions urging all regions and departments to learn from recent accidents and rigorously enforce safety production measures. Xi criticized tendencies to treat others' accidents as mere stories, to rely on luck, to perform superficial inspections, and to prioritize development over safety. He stressed that system implementation is critical—without thorough enforcement, it is worthless. The piece calls for integrating safety awareness into daily routines and maintaining constant vigilance to protect lives and property. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In a speech at the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, Xi Jinping emphasized the need for centralized Party leadership over science and technology, calling for integrated development of education, science, and talent. He urged improved efficiency in innovation investment and reforming evaluation systems to focus on quality and contribution. Xi encouraged scientists to serve national needs and contribute to building a "science and technology superpower." The article reports widespread positive reactions from researchers, including academicians and enterprise leaders, who pledged to increase R&D and nurture young talent. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article reports that Chinese authorities are implementing Xi Jinping's instructions on disaster prevention as Typhoon Bavi approaches, with multiple ministries and local governments activating emergency responses. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised its emergency response for Zhejiang and Fujian to Level II and dispatched work groups. The Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Emergency Management, and Ministry of Agriculture also took specific actions, including launching flood defense responses and issuing warnings. Local governments in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Tianjin have suspended maritime operations and evacuated personnel. Additionally, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions allocated 13.5 million yuan in relief funds for recent extreme weather in several provinces.
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Summary: A severe EF2 tornado struck Huanggang, Hubei on July 6, prompting an immediate emergency response. Over 2,200 local party members and officials, including firefighters like Han Rui and community secretaries Zhou Bibo and Chen Han, mobilized for search and rescue, infrastructure repair, and debris clearance. The article highlights the role of party-led teams in evacuating residents and treating 50 injured at Huanggang Normal College. A local business owner, Chen Mingxin, provided free food to frontline workers, reflecting community solidarity. The disaster caused five deaths, 7,649 affected residents, and ongoing recovery efforts by party cadres.
Summary: Wang Dongming, vice chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, led a law enforcement inspection team to Hunan from July 8 to 10 to examine the implementation of the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law. The team heard reports and conducted on-site checks in Changsha and Zhuzhou. Wang praised Hunan's progress and called for deeper implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's directives and central Party decisions. He stressed that barrier-free construction is a vital livelihood project that must advance in step with economic and social development. Wang urged the use of legal reasoning to respond to public expectations and enhance citizens' sense of gain, happiness, and security.
Summary: During an inspection tour in Heilongjiang from July 6 to 10, Vice Chairperson of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Xiao Jie led a tourism law enforcement inspection team. He emphasized the need to study and implement President Xi Jinping's directives on tourism, fully enforce the tourism law, and continuously improve policy support for the sector. Xiao called for using legal thinking to solve development challenges and urged timely revisions to the tourism law to meet the demands of building a strong tourism country. The team affirmed Heilongjiang's progress in implementing the law. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, led a Tourism Law enforcement inspection team in Guizhou from July 6 to 10, visiting Guiyang, Bijie, and Zunyi. He praised Guizhou's implementation of the Tourism Law, highlighting the central leadership's emphasis on tourism under Xi Jinping. Zhang urged the province to deepen "tourism+" integration, enhance legal governance, and accelerate the development of a world-class tourism destination. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports the successful launch and first-ever controlled recovery of the Long March 10B (LM-10B) rocket’s first stage at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site on July 10, using a marine net-based recovery system—a global first. Experts from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) explained that this technology simplifies rocket structure, reduces weight, and enhances capture tolerance, while maritime recovery was chosen for trajectory alignment and safety. The LM-10B, with a 16-ton reusable low-Earth orbit capacity, aims to lower commercial launch costs and boost China’s competitiveness. The article also details the LM-10 series family, noting that LM-10A, -10B, and the under-development LM-10C share modular designs but serve distinct roles—LM-10A for crewed missions, LM-10B for commercial launches, and LM-10C as a future commercial主力. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Four Chinese government departments—the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Data Administration—jointly issued an opinion to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence in the human resources and social security sector. The plan sets phased goals: by 2026, build infrastructure and about 20 application scenarios; by 2027, deploy 50 high-value scenarios; and by 2030, achieve widespread AI adoption. It outlines six major application areas, including digital employment, smart social insurance, talent cultivation, labor relations, human resources services, and governance modernization. The document also provides a comprehensive map of 67 specific sub-scenarios. No reference is made to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The National Energy Administration released the "Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Action Plan (2026–2028)," aiming to boost non-fossil energy consumption by roughly one percentage point annually by 2028. The plan sets targets to improve coal power efficiency, raise the share of coal capacity meeting top-tier benchmarks by 15 percentage points, and develop zero-carbon coal and oil zones. It also calls for pilot projects to achieve 100% new energy transmission and for integrating nuclear power into the green electricity certificate system. Additionally, it seeks to align China’s green certificate standards internationally and incorporate them into carbon emissions accounting. No U.S. or U.S.-China relations are mentioned in the article.
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Summary: President Xi Jinping highlighted AI's transformative role in 6G during a national science conference. Academician Zhang Ping of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications elaborated that 6G will enable "human-machine-thing-intelligence" communication, driving new productive forces. China has completed the first phase of 6G trials with over 300 key technologies, targeting commercial use around 2030. Zhang advocated for a "semantic communication" paradigm shift to achieve breakthrough innovation without relying solely on higher frequencies. The 2025 Government Work Report has incorporated 6G into future industrial planning, supported by ongoing policy implementation.
Summary: The article reports that China’s domestically developed supercomputer "Lingsheng," located in Shenzhen’s Guangming Science City, has topped the global TOP500 list for the first time in nine years. It achieves a sustained performance of 2.198 EFLOPS, making it the world's first system to exceed 2 EFLOPS. The system uses a fully domestic software and hardware stack, including a novel CPU-only supercomputing-AI fusion architecture, to bypass traditional CPU+GPU routes. The article notes that China’s supercomputing progress faced significant external challenges around 2015—an implicit reference to US export restrictions—but overcame them through sustained investment and independent innovation. Lingsheng is now supporting applications in weather, materials, drug discovery, and AI, serving as a strategic national resource for science and industry.
Summary: The article discusses the growing risks of AI, including deepfake fraud, algorithmic addiction, and false content, citing a *Nature* study on "emergent misalignment" where AI trained on biased data can spread harmful behavior across tasks. It explains that AI's "bad behavior" stems from training that rewards plausible-sounding but false answers over honest "I don't know" responses. The piece warns that AI-generated misinformation can influence critical decisions, shape echo chambers, and enable identity fraud. The author—a professor at Harbin Institute of Technology—advocates treating AI as an auxiliary tool, not an authority, and calls for platform regulation, transparency on deepfakes, and improved digital literacy.
Summary: A Long March 8A rocket successfully launched the Qianfan polar-orbiting satellite group from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site on the evening of January 5. The mission placed the satellites into their designated orbit. The report, filed by reporter Dong Zeyang in Wenchang, did not mention any official statements or accompanying figures. There was no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A NASA commercial spacecraft, launched from the Marshall Islands on a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, has been deployed to dock with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and raise its orbit, extending its operational life. The "LINK" spacecraft was developed by startup Catalyst Space Technologies. NASA noted that increased solar activity had accelerated Swift's orbital decay, and the mission aims to counter this without the satellite's own propulsion. The article reports solely on U.S. space operations, with no mention of China or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Researchers Liu Ke and Yang Lin from Peking University's School of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics developed a bistable origami thermal switch, inspired by coffee cup sleeves, to address heat management in electronics. The switch uses a shape-memory alloy and torsion spring to autonomously open and close heat pathways in response to temperature changes, enabling precise, self-regulating thermal control. They validated the device on batteries, power amplifiers, and Bluetooth chips, demonstrating its ability to maintain optimal temperatures without external operation. The switch offers high switching ratio and speed, and its self-sensing and self-actuating properties could enable future "thermal logic circuits" for computing. The team is now scaling the design from centimeter to chip level for programmable thermal management.
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Summary: On June 17, 2026, a sub-forum of the China Brand Forum hosted by People's Daily was held in Xiong'an New Area, with executives from major state-owned banks and insurers. They discussed implementing the "five major articles" of finance—tech, green, inclusive, pension, and digital—to support the 15th Five-Year Plan and high-quality development. Speakers such as Agricultural Bank Vice President Wang Dajun and Bank of China’s Ding Zhengjun highlighted科技金融 initiatives, including AI financing and innovation bases in Xiong'an. The event also featured a high-level dialogue with the PBOC Xiong'an branch on building a科技金融 ecosystem. The article does not address the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes that banking, as a core component of the financial system, must drive high-quality development to support the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. It calls for unwavering Party leadership over financial work, correct performance orientation, and enhanced alignment between financial services and economic needs. The piece urges banks to focus on national strategies, nurture new productive forces, and support emerging industries. It also stresses risk prevention and a shift from scale to quality and efficiency. The article was compiled by staff reporter Yuan Jirong.
Summary: The article reports that China's insurance industry has effectively served as an economic stabilizer and social safety net, with 2025 premium income exceeding 6 trillion yuan and total assets over 41 trillion yuan. Key achievements include agricultural insurance covering 5.32 trillion yuan in risk protection, new energy vehicle insurance premiums reaching 190 billion yuan, and catastrophic disaster insurance payouts of 34.672 billion yuan. The industry is now focusing on five major financial areas: technology, green, inclusive, health and elderly care, and digital insurance, to support China's modernization. No specific officials or accompanying persons are mentioned, and there is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) has positioned itself as a key driver of the modern industrial system, leveraging its broad customer base, network, and technological strengths. It focuses on four priority areas: transformation of traditional industries, cultivation of emerging and future industries, expansion of service sectors, and modern infrastructure. The bank emphasizes intelligent, green, and integrated development, supporting manufacturing automation, green energy, and urban-rural integration. As of the first quarter of 2026, ABC reported manufacturing loans exceeding 4 trillion yuan, green loans over 6 trillion yuan, and county-level loans at 11.8 trillion yuan. The article, compiled by reporter Chen Chenxi, does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China Life Insurance, a state-owned financial enterprise, reported providing over 1400 trillion yuan in risk coverage and 172.4 billion yuan in claims in 2025. The company manages 786 billion yuan in basic pensions and over 2.2 trillion yuan in annuity assets, while serving more than 120 million rural households with agricultural insurance. It directed 5.4 trillion yuan in insurance funds into实体经济 (real economy) investments, including over 510 billion yuan in科技金融 (tech finance) and over 540 billion yuan in绿色金融 (green finance). The firm also invested nearly 40 billion yuan in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei rail projects to support regional integration and Xiong'an New Area. No specific officials were named as accompanying the report, and no mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article argues that during China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, the financial sector must advance five key areas—tech, green, inclusive, pension, and digital finance—to address economic transformation challenges and global competition. It emphasizes that these efforts must adhere to Party leadership, a people-centered approach, and traditional Chinese values while balancing capital returns with social equity. The piece highlights Xiongan New Area as a key test ground, proposing four measures: promoting mixed-ownership reform, integrating finance with industry, restructuring enterprise boundaries for asset-light firms, and using digital tech to enhance efficiency. The article does not mention any specific official or the United States.
Summary: WeBank, a product of China’s financial reforms, stated its commitment to digital inclusive finance, having served over 440 million individuals and 7.6 million SMEs. It emphasized technological self-reliance, with over 50% of staff in tech roles and a proprietary core system handling daily transactions exceeding one billion. In June 2024, WeBank established WeBank Technology Co. in Hong Kong to offer digital financial solutions globally, already cooperating with over 30 enterprises across more than ten countries. The bank noted this expansion supports the Belt and Road Initiative’s financial development. It pledged to continue fostering new productive forces in finance to contribute to China’s goal of becoming a financial powerhouse.
Summary: Hunan's financial system has boosted deposit and loan balances to 9.31 trillion and 8.12 trillion yuan, respectively, while cutting corporate loan rates by over 160 basis points in five years. It supports five national advanced manufacturing clusters and six trillion-yuan industries, with manufacturing loans exceeding 940 billion yuan. Technology loans grew 14.8% to 1.54 trillion yuan, and 17 firms have listed on the STAR Market. A digital risk monitoring platform has identified 723 risk entities. The system pledges continued high-quality financial supply for Hunan's development.
Summary: A photo by reporter Chen Bin shows the scene of the 2026 Financial High-Quality Development Report Conference. No specific officials or statements are reported in the caption.
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Summary: An article from Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology reports the discovery of a salt production industry cluster across the Zhoushan Islands, with sites dating from 4800–4500 years ago to the Eastern Zhou period. These salt-making remains, including stoves and pottery, indicate a specialized, island-hopping production network that supplied the contemporaneous Liangzhu civilization on the mainland. The finds fill a gap in understanding how Liangzhu, known for its advanced agriculture, obtained salt—a resource essential for societies transitioning to grain-based diets. The article highlights that the salt-making technology, involving brine concentration via "boiling sea and evaporating waves," suggests a mature supply chain managed by Liangzhu’s complex state structure. No mention is made of U.S.-China relations or any official statements.
Summary: Archaeological surveys at Yuncheng Salt Lake in Shanxi have uncovered over a dozen new Yangshao-period sites, with evidence of artificial salt-boiling dating back 5,000 to 6,600 years. Specialized deep cylindrical jars were used for shaping, storing, and transporting salt, confirming a large-scale, organized salt industry. The salt trade drove the formation of regional exchange networks and key transport routes, such as the Hankou and Yu'an salt roads. Major settlements like Potou, Zhoujiazhuang, and Yuancun emerged along these routes, exhibiting social stratification and long-term development. These findings reveal that salt resources were a foundational driver of early Chinese state formation and civilization in the Hedong region.
Summary: Zhang Yang, a fire safety official from Yunnan, was selected as a "Cultural Relic Safety Guardian" for 2026 while inspecting the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces. He led a comprehensive survey of 434 provincial-level heritage buildings, identifying nearly 1,000 fire hazards, and implemented tailored fire prevention strategies for each site. To address the lack of combustion data on wooden structures, he conducted full-scale fire experiments in collaboration with universities and research institutes. He also pushed for inter-agency cooperation and the inclusion of heritage fire safety in the provincial government's 14th Five-Year Plan. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on five ancient dragon kilns in Xiamen's Tong'an District, built in 1820, which are preserved as a "living historical relic" and a tangible witness to the Maritime Silk Road's trade history. Local resident Ke Fusheng led a meticulous restoration using traditional methods, adhering to the principle of "protection first, repair as old, minimal intervention," which took over a year for just two of the kilns. The kilns, recognized as a significant new discovery in 2009, now embrace digital platforms for online displays to transcend spatial limits. They have been transformed into a cultural landmark integrating heritage protection, intangible cultural heritage, research, and tourism. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reviews Shanghai Museum’s "Zhaoxing China" exhibition, which traces the Qin dynasty’s rise from its early origins in Gansu to imperial unification, emphasizing archaeological findings that reveal Qin’s cultural fusion with Zhou and steppe traditions. It highlights how Qin’s open, adaptive culture—evidenced by artifacts mixing Central Plains motifs and nomadic craftsmanship—enabled its institutional consolidation. The exhibition’s final section underscores that Qin’s unified legal, administrative, and monetary systems, as seen in standardized weights, coinage, and weaponry, laid the foundation for China’s subsequent 2,000‑year political civilization and multi-ethnic unity. No remarks by specific officials or references to the United States are reported.
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Beijing, July 10 (People's Daily reporter Yang Qiaochu) — On the afternoon of July 10, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, who was in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The two leaders jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future in the new era (新时代中纳命运共同体).
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Namibia share a profound traditional friendship and a common pursuit of development. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have always treated each other as equals, supported each other, and deepened friendly cooperation, effectively benefiting the people of both nations. The Communist Party of China is uniting and leading the people of all ethnic groups across the country to comprehensively advance the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization. Namibia is advancing towards its 2030 vision. The time is right and the prospects are bright for deepening friendly cooperation between the two countries. China is willing to strengthen exchanges on development concepts and align development strategies with Namibia, and to move forward hand in hand on the path to achieving respective modernization.
Xi Jinping put forward three points of view on building a China-Namibia community with a shared future in the new era. First, firmly support each other and deepen the integration of ideas. The two sides should maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen exchanges on governance experience, maintain regular communication on issues of overall and strategic importance in bilateral relations, and continue to support each other on issues concerning each other's core interests and major concerns. Second, tap cooperation potential and raise the level of cooperation. China has already implemented a zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. This is a major pioneering move by China to expand high-standard opening up, and also a "timely rain" to support African countries in accelerating their development. It is hoped that Namibia will make full use of the zero tariffs, the upgraded "green channel" for products exported to China, and other preferential policies to allow more high-quality Namibian products to enter the Chinese market more quickly. China is willing to deepen cooperation with Namibia in areas such as infrastructure construction, energy, mining, agriculture, education, youth, science and technology, and to continuously bring mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries to new levels. Third, uphold solidarity and coordination and defend multilateralism. Both China and Namibia are important members of the Global South, sharing broad common interests and similar value pursuits. They should strengthen solidarity and coordination, firmly support each other, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice. China is willing to continue strengthening coordination and cooperation with African countries, including Namibia, to continuously expand the momentum and strength of the Global South and make new contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Xi Jinping pointed out that helping Africa develop its rich mineral resources and effectively transform resource advantages into development momentum is an important way to accelerate Africa's modernization process. China is willing to continue strengthening mining cooperation with African countries, including Namibia, focusing on three principles. First, 互利共赢 (hù lì gòng yíng - "mutual benefit and win-win," mutual benefit and shared gain). Africa has abundant natural resources, while China has advanced technology and a vast market. The two sides should fully leverage their complementary advantages and deepen the integration of interests. Second, friendly consultation. Strong political mutual trust is a unique advantage and important guarantee for China-Africa cooperation. We should adhere to the overall situation of China-Africa friendship and properly handle issues arising in cooperation through communication and consultation. Third, forge ahead with enterprise. China is willing to work with Africa to innovate cooperation ideas in accordance with market and commercial principles, and to continuously upgrade and improve China-Africa mining cooperation.
Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that the friendship between Namibia and China has a long history, and bilateral relations have maintained a high level of development for a long time. She warmly congratulated the Communist Party of China on the 105th anniversary of its founding. China is a great country. Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved admirable economic and social development. Namibia attaches great importance to relations with China and firmly adheres to the one-China principle. It is willing to learn from China's experience, strengthen unity, consolidate mutual trust, expand cooperation, and promote greater development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. The SWAPO Party of Namibia is willing to strengthen inter-party exchanges, close communication, and cooperation with the Communist Party of China. Namibia is willing to expand trade with China, welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Namibia, and looks forward to strengthening cooperation in areas such as industry, mining, infrastructure, aerospace, science and technology, agriculture, and water resources to help Namibia's economic and social development. China has long provided selfless support and assistance to African countries including Namibia, and upheld a fair stance in international and regional affairs. Namibia is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas such as economics and trade, medical and health care, education, and human resources.
The two sides issued a joint statement titled "Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia on Building a China-Namibia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era."
Before the talks, Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcoming ceremony for Nandi-Ndaitwah and her husband Epafras in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
When Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived, honor guards lined up to pay tribute. The two heads of state ascended the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Namibia, and 21-gun salutes were fired from Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Nandi-Ndaitwah reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.
In the evening, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan hosted a welcoming banquet for Nandi-Ndaitwah and her husband in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Wang Yi attended the above events.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Our reporter Yang Qiaochu (杨翘楚)) On the afternoon of July 10, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of the PRC, met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Pak Thae-song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and Premier of the Cabinet, who is on an official visit to China.
Xi Jinping noted that last month, he paid a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and made strategic guidance with General Secretary Kim Jong Un on consolidating and developing the traditional China-DPRK friendship and constantly endowing it with new contemporary significance. Generations of friendship, shared destiny, and mutual watchfulness and assistance have always been the distinctive features of China-DPRK relations. The China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance (中朝友好合作互助条约) has laid an important political and legal foundation for consolidating the fighting friendship forged by the blood of the two peoples. General Secretary Kim Jong Un and I agreed to take the joint grand commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty as an opportunity to keep in mind the original aspirations and purposes of the elder leaders of the two parties and the two countries, guide the two peoples to inherit and carry forward the China-DPRK traditional friendship, and ensure that bilateral relations continue to radiate vigorous vitality in the new historical period.
Xi Jinping stressed that at present, the international situation is interwoven with changes and chaos. China and the DPRK should maintain strategic resolve, enhance strategic confidence, accelerate the implementation of the consensus reached between me and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, and ensure that the relations between the two parties and the two countries keep pace with the times and always develop in a direction conducive to consolidating their respective socialist causes and promoting the modernization of their respective countries. We should steadily advance practical cooperation, continuously consolidate the foundation of public opinion, make good use of the common red memories and red resources, let the youth of the two countries remember the historical achievements of the Chinese People's Volunteers, and let the great China-DPRK friendship be passed down from generation to generation. We should strengthen strategic coordination, firmly safeguard each other's sovereignty, security, and development interests, and create a favorable external environment for the two countries to follow the socialist path that suits their respective national conditions.
Pak Thae-song first conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary Kim Jong Un to General Secretary Xi Jinping, saying that on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, General Secretary Kim Jong Un wishes General Secretary Xi Jinping continued new achievements in the noble cause of leading the Chinese Party and people.
Pak Thae-song said, warmly congratulating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and congratulating General Secretary Xi Jinping on leading the Chinese people to achieve great development achievements. General Secretary Xi Jinping chose the DPRK as the destination for his first overseas trip this year, and the two top leaders of the two parties and two countries held a historic meeting, setting a new milestone in bilateral relations and further consolidating the public opinion foundation of DPRK-China friendship. The DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance provides a strong legal guarantee for promoting the development of bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. In the spirit of the treaty, the DPRK and China have watched and helped each other, jointly promoted the development of the socialist cause, and joined hands to defend regional and world peace. The two countries' grand commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty once again demonstrates that DPRK-China friendship has withstood the test of international vicissitudes and is highly strategic. General Secretary Kim Jong Un demands that DPRK-China relations be developed into the strongest strategic relations. The DPRK side will resolutely implement the important consensus reached between the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, firmly support the Chinese side in defending its core interests on issues such as Taiwan, and do its utmost to push DPRK-China unity, friendship, and the socialist cause to a new and higher level.
Return to TopBEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Premier Li Qiang of the State Council presided over an executive meeting of the State Council on July 10, further deploying flood prevention, flood resistance, and disaster relief work. The meeting stressed that all regions and departments must thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, earnestly strengthen political responsibility, always keep the string of flood prevention, flood resistance, and disaster relief tightly taut, firmly establish 底线思维 (dǐ xiàn sī wéi - "bottom-line thinking," anticipating worst-case scenarios) and 极限思维 (jí xiàn sī wéi - "extreme thinking," preparing for the maximum possible severity), resolutely overcome麻痹思想和侥幸心理 (má bì sī xiǎng hé jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "complacency and侥幸心理," lax thinking and fluke mentality), adhere to problem orientation, draw inferences from one instance, strengthen prevention, and pool collective wisdom and efforts to win the hard battle of flood prevention, flood resistance, and disaster relief. It is necessary to resolutely guard the safety line, solidly conduct risk and hidden danger排查 (pái chá - "investigation and rectification"), increase the patrol and defense of weak embankment sections and sections exceeding warning water levels, strengthen the supervision of dangerous and病险 (bìng xiǎn - "diseased and hazardous") reservoirs and small and medium-sized reservoirs, scientifically manage the dispatch of major water conservancy projects, and ensure the flood control safety of major rivers, large rivers, and large lakes. Further improve the precision of monitoring and forecasting, promptly issue warnings and "叫应" (jiào yìng - "call and respond," directly contacting responsible persons to trigger action), especially closely monitor high-risk areas, key locations, and vulnerable populations; when encountering dangerous situations, decisively organize the transfer of personnel to minimize casualties. It is necessary to strengthen coordination to form synergy; the National Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters must strengthen overall coordination and command dispatch; all relevant departments must take the initiative, step forward, and closely cooperate; governments at all levels must strengthen emergency duty, make preparations in terms of forces, equipment, and materials, carry out rescue, relief, and livelihood救助 (jiù zhù - "assistance") work quickly and efficiently, and do their utmost to safeguard the safety of people's lives and property.
The meeting heard a report on the construction of Digital China. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to systematically advance the construction of Digital China, make适度超前 (shì dù chāo qián - "appropriately forward-looking")布局 (bù jú - "deployment") of digital infrastructure, accelerate the construction of new-generation communication networks and computing power networks, enhance the level of digitalization and intelligence, and comprehensively empower economic and social development. It is necessary to strengthen frontier scientific and technological research, enhance the capability to assess and prevent new types of security risks, and strictly guard the safety bottom line.
The meeting heard a report on the progress of building a modern circulation system. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to fill the shortcomings and weaknesses of circulation infrastructure, combine with the construction of the logistics network to create a骨干 (gǔ gàn - "backbone") circulation network for important commodities, vigorously develop multimodal transport, and further reduce circulation costs. It is necessary to enhance the capability and level of circulation governance, improve the system of rules and standards, develop new business formats, new models, and new scenarios, and accelerate the building of an efficient and smooth modern circulation system.
The meeting studied work related to the cultivation of emerging pillar industries. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to promote the scaled development of emerging pillar industries along the entire chain, strengthen basic research and research on key software and hardware, support布局 (bù jú - "deployment") along multiple technological routes, highlight application traction, accelerate technological iteration and ecological improvement. It is necessary to strengthen factor guarantee, optimize the regulatory model, and guide all localities to develop according to local conditions and with differentiated positioning.
The meeting studied work related to the protection and utilization of natural resources. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen the implementation of the main functional zone strategy, optimize the spatial development pattern of the national territory, and rely on metropolitan areas and city clusters to create a power source for high-quality development. It is necessary to improve the management system for natural resource assets, and完善 (wán shàn - "perfect") systems for确认登记 (què rèn dēng jì - "confirmation and registration"), property rights management, and paid use. It is necessary to enhance the safety and resilience of national territorial space, and comprehensively improve the capacity for disaster prevention and mitigation of natural disasters.
The meeting reviewed and approved the National Fitness Plan (2026–2030) . The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to increase the supply of fitness场地设施 (chǎng dì shè shī - "venues and facilities") for the whole population through multiple channels, intensify efforts to develop school sports, run various mass events well, optimize methods of popularizing fitness, innovate and develop the health industry, and better safeguard the health of the people throughout their entire life cycle.
The meeting also studied other matters.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 (Xinhua) — Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met separately in Beijing on the afternoon of July 10 with Ndeutwa, President of Namibia, and Pak Thae-song, Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and Premier of the Cabinet.
When meeting with Ndeutwa, Zhao Leji stated that China and Namibia are good friends, good brothers, and good partners. China is willing to work with Namibia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, continuously elevate the level of the China-Namibia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation, and jointly build a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. The Chinese National People's Congress is willing to strengthen exchanges and communication with the Namibian Parliament, deepen coordination in multilateral platforms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and contribute to common development. Namibia is welcome to send personnel to participate in the seminar for African parliamentarians hosted by the Chinese National People's Congress.
Ndeutwa stated that the friendship between Namibia and China has a long history and has grown stronger over time. Namibia adheres to the One-China principle and is willing to carry out strong cooperation with China in various fields including economy and trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and mining, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies, and continuously enhance the friendly sentiments between the peoples of the two countries.
Tie Ning attended the meeting.
When meeting with Pak Thae-song, Zhao Leji stated that the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries is the greatest strength and fundamental guarantee of China-DPRK relations. Since last year, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have successfully exchanged visits and reached a series of important consensuses, drawing a new blueprint for the development of China-DPRK relations. China is willing to work with the comrades of the DPRK to implement the important consensus of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies and exchanges of experience in party and state governance, and promote greater development of China-DPRK relations.
Pak Thae-song stated that the DPRK is willing to work with China in accordance with the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, take the joint commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance as an opportunity to strengthen coordination and cooperation, deepen exchanges between legislative bodies, and promote greater development of DPRK-China relations.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Reporter Li Changyu (李昌禹)) The symposium on research and consultation for building a modern industrial system was held in Beijing on July 10, to consult on the key investigation and research findings conducted by the relevant central committees of democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that building a modern industrial system is a major strategic deployment made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, which deeply grasps the general trend of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation and deeply analyzes the situation and tasks of building a modern socialist country in all respects. We must thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on building a modern industrial system, implement the task deployment of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy, solidly carry out research and consultation work and work on providing advice and suggestions for governance, and contribute ideas and efforts to fostering a new development pattern, promoting high-quality development, and advancing Chinese-style modernization.
Wang Huning fully affirmed the in-depth investigation and research and active suggestions and proposals made by the relevant central committees of democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce around building a modern industrial system. He stated that building a modern industrial system is an important strategic task for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (十五五时期). We must focus on adhering to the simultaneous promotion of the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, actively developing emerging industries, and laying out future industries in advance; promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation; building a modern industrial system that is independent and controllable, safe and reliable, and highly competitive; and researching and proposing forward-looking, targeted, and operable countermeasure suggestions. We must firmly grasp the requirements of the “four gatherings” (四个凝聚) , strive to strengthen ideological and political guidance, improve the quality of political consultation and proposals, and raise the level of self-construction, so as to gather hearts and minds for the cause of the Party and the country with high-quality research consultation and performance of duties.
Hao Mingjin (郝明金), chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association; He Wei (何维), chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party; Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party; Wu Weihua (武维华), chairman of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society; and Gao Yunlong (高云龙), chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, introduced the research findings at the symposium, and put forward practical and pertinent policy suggestions on strengthening source innovation and institutional supply, promoting high-quality development of the low-altitude economy, building a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone, strengthening the original innovation capabilities of state-owned enterprises and forward-looking layout of future industries, and giving play to the leading role of enterprises in developing future industries.
Li Ganjie (李干杰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. Shao Hong (邵鸿), Qin Boyong (秦博勇), and Yang Zhen (杨震) attended the meeting. Responsible comrades from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology conducted consultation and exchange with non-Party figures.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 – The special working mechanism meeting on curbing pointless formalities to lighten the burden on the grassroots at the central level was held in Beijing on July 10. Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He stressed that it is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech on July 1, study and implement Xi Jinping’s thought on Party building, link the work of curbing pointless formalities to lighten the burden on the grassroots with the Party’s mission and tasks in the new era and new journey, link it with maintaining the Party’s flesh-and-blood ties with the people, combine it with the study and education on establishing and practicing a correct view of political performance, continuously deepen and expand the work of curbing pointless formalities to lighten the burden on the grassroots, and better transform the results of burden reduction into governance effectiveness.
The meeting stressed that it is necessary to adhere to the combination of goal orientation and problem orientation, strictly implement the several regulations on curbing pointless formalities to lighten the burden on the grassroots, timely discover and correct budding tendencies, and closely focus on prominent issues to deepen the rectification work. Deeply rectify problems of 急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì - “seek quick success and instant benefits”), blind decision-making, grasp firmly the concentrated rectification of the prominent problem of “new officials ignoring old accounts,” take real action and tackle tough issues to rectify statistical fraud, and effectively prevent and rectify deviations in the view of political performance. Continuously solve difficult and blocking problems strongly reflected by the grassroots, promote the implementation of the list of duties for townships and subdistricts, improve and perfect the access system for work items for villages (communities), accelerate the implementation of the “one-form-through” (一表通) work, and consolidate and expand the rectification results of “formalism at the fingertips” (指尖上的形式主义). Strive to improve the quality and efficiency of supervision, inspection, and assessment work, optimize the methods and approaches of supervision and inspection, and improve the targeting, scientificity, and authenticity of assessment results. Effectively do a good job in source control and daily supervision of document issuance, meetings, and holiday celebrations, exhibitions, forums, and events activities, implement the consistency evaluation system between document issuance and burden reduction for the grassroots, and continuously rectify the disorderly phenomena of holiday celebrations, exhibitions, forums, and events activities.
The meeting stressed that curbing pointless formalities to lighten the burden on the grassroots is a long-term task. It is necessary to maintain resolve, strengthen responsibility implementation, and continuously improve work effectiveness. It is necessary to strengthen education on the view of political performance for leading cadres at all levels after the change of office. Central Party and state organs should set an example from above, coordinate and work together to promote the implementation of rectification and burden reduction tasks. Local Party committees at all levels should consolidate main responsibility, conduct timely analysis and judgment, strengthen policy interpretation, business guidance, supervision and inspection, and for prominent issues strongly reflected by the grassroots, immediately rectify and strictly investigate and treat. The special working mechanisms at all levels should strengthen system implementation, properly handle verification and notification of typical problems, and promote rectification work based on normal and long-term effectiveness.
Responsible comrades from member units of the special working mechanism, relevant departments, all provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团) attended the meeting. The meeting was held in the form of a teleconference.
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We must seize the historical opportunity, meet the challenges of the era, and accelerate the advancement of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening (高水平科技自立自强).
At the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, the Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协), General Secretary Xi Jinping deeply analyzed the global science and technology development trends, based on the reality of our country’s science and technology development, expressed ardent hopes for the academicians of the two academies and the vast number of scientific and technological workers, and called on the national science and technology community to “grasp the direction of the new round of technological revolution and bravely climb the world’s scientific peaks.”
After modern times, due to various reasons, our country repeatedly missed the opportunity of technological revolutions, transforming from a world power to a semi-colonial and semi-feudal country bullied by others. Looking back on this history of profound suffering, the General Secretary once profoundly pointed out: “In modern history, one of the root causes of our country’s backwardness and being beaten was technological backwardness.”
Opportunities are fleeting; if grasped, they become opportunities; if not, they become challenges.
“The upcoming new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is forming a historical intersection with our country’s acceleration of transforming the economic development model, providing a rare and major opportunity for us to implement the innovation-driven development strategy.”
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has firmly grasped and made good use of the opportunities of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, promoting historic achievements and historic changes in the cause of science and technology. Today, China’s innovation momentum and development vitality are surging forth.
Some foreign entrepreneurs believe that “to understand future technological development, whether it is artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles, or battery technology, one should go to China to explore deeply, or study China’s technological progress” and “China is a powerful force influencing the future.”
Observe the overarching trends, plan for the overall situation, and grasp the fundamentals.
Artificial intelligence is the “key variable” of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation.
As early as 2014, the General Secretary pointed out that “some AI robots already possess a considerable degree of autonomous thinking and learning capabilities” and emphasized that “such new technologies and new fields are still many; we must size up the situation, consider the whole picture, plan promptly, and advance solidly.”
“Accelerating the development of the new generation of artificial intelligence is an important strategic lever for us to win the initiative in global science and technology competition.” In 2018, from the height of “strategic issues,” the General Secretary made forward-looking arrangements, emphasizing “promoting the healthy development of our country’s new generation of artificial intelligence.”
In 2025, the scale of China’s core artificial intelligence industry exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan. The total downloads of open-source large models launched by enterprises ranked first globally. The application penetration rate of AI technology in manufacturing enterprises above designated size exceeded 30%.
At this conference, the General Secretary deeply analyzed the development trends and salient features of artificial intelligence, emphasizing “focus on frontier fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and life sciences,” “deploy major projects and major programs as an integrated whole, coordinate and advance original innovation and key core technology breakthroughs,” and demanded “for key areas such as artificial intelligence and life sciences, clarify ethical standards and guidelines, and effectively respond to rule conflicts and ethical challenges.”
Practice has fully proven: Not innovating is unacceptable, and innovating too slowly is also unacceptable. Only by proactively recognizing changes, responding to changes, and seeking changes, seizing the overall trend and preempting opportunities, can we firmly hold the initiative in innovation and development in our own hands.
“The new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is profoundly changing human production and lifestyle and the world development pattern. Scientific and technological strength and innovation capability are increasingly becoming the core competitiveness of countries.”
The situation urges people, and also presses people.
“Seize the historical opportunity, meet the challenges of the era, and accelerate the advancement of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening” urgently requires us to adapt to the new situation and new demands, adopt more forceful measures to effectively solve the problems existing in our country’s science and technology development, and thoroughly implement the various deployments of the Party Central Committee regarding the cause of science and technology.
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan makes comprehensive arrangements for “accelerating high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening to lead the development of new quality productive forces (新质生产力),” and takes “significantly improving the level of scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening” as one of the seven main goals of economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
In the competition among world science and technology powers, what is contested is a country’s strategic scientific and technological strength.
To win strategic initiative in the fierce international competition, an extremely important aspect is to enhance the systematic breakthrough capability of scientific and technological innovation and improve the overall efficiency of the national innovation system.
To implement the clear requirements put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping, in advancing research tasks, the focus should be on perfecting the deployment and implementation mechanism of major national scientific and technological innovation tasks; in building scientific and technological strength, the focus should be on optimizing the functional positioning and layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces; in linking scientific and technological innovation, the focus should be on strengthening the overall guidance of scientific and technological work at all levels.
Over the years, from the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to the lunar exploration program, and then to the “Mengxiang” (Dream) ocean drilling vessel… we have leveraged the advantages of the new system for pooling national resources (新型举国体制), integrated resources and strength, and achieved notable results and accumulated rich experience in systematic breakthroughs.
On the new journey, adhering to the strategic orientation of the “four orientations” (四个面向), further strengthening coordination in scientific and technological strategic planning, policies and measures, major tasks, research forces, resource platforms, and regional innovation, and improving the organizational level of scientific and technological breakthroughs are necessary to win the battle to overcome key core technologies and promote the output of more landmark original achievements.
“What must be ridden is the momentum; what must not be lost is the time.”
The grand blueprint has already been drawn, calling for the joint efforts of the entire Party and society, and for the vast number of scientific and technological workers to step up and take responsibility. With firm confidence, racing against time, and striving with vigor, we will surely seize the lead, gain the advantage, accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-strengthening, and enable Chinese-style modernization (中国式现代化) to break through obstacles and forge ahead without looking back.
Return to TopAt the invitation of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia paid a state visit to the People's Republic of China from July 5 to 11, 2026.
The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Namibia relations under the new circumstances, as well as on international and regional issues of common concern. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and Chairman Zhao Leji of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress met with President Nandi-Ndaitwah respectively.
The two sides believe that the traditional friendship between China and Namibia is deep and 历久弥坚 (lì jiǔ mí jiān - "as time passes, it becomes more solid," enduring and strengthening). The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1990 and established a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership in 2018. The two sides have continuously consolidated political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation, and coordinated and cooperated in international affairs, setting a model for China-Africa friendship and South-South cooperation.
The two sides believe that the world's 百年变局 (bǎi nián biàn jú - "century-old transformation," major changes unseen in a century) is accelerating. Facing unprecedented global challenges, there is an urgent need to establish strong mechanisms, strengthen the institutional framework of global governance, and enhance the role of multilateral institutions.
The Namibian side appreciates the building of a community with a shared future for mankind (构建人类命运共同体), high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the Global Development Initiative (全球发展倡议), the Global Security Initiative (全球安全倡议), the Global Civilization Initiative (全球文明倡议), and the Global Governance Initiative (全球治理倡议) proposed by President Xi Jinping, and believes that these major concepts and initiatives help to address global challenges, promote world peace and development, and common prosperity.
The Namibian side appreciates the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the Communist Party of China's people-centered development philosophy, and believes that the successful practice of Chinese-style modernization (中国式现代化) provides a useful reference for developing countries exploring their own path to modernization.
The Chinese side appreciates the forward-looking leadership of President Nandi-Ndaitwah and supports the Namibian side's commitment to economic growth, industrialization, and prosperous development.
The two sides are committed to strengthening friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation under the new circumstances, which meets the common development aspirations of the two peoples and helps to jointly promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. To this end, the two sides decide to elevate the bilateral relationship to a China-Namibia community with a shared future in the new era.
I. Regarding Bilateral Political Relations
(1) The Namibian side appreciates the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping. The two sides advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and promote all countries to jointly march toward peace, security, prosperity, and progress.
(2) The two sides emphasize the strategic guiding role of head-of-state diplomacy for bilateral relations, and unanimously decide to deepen political mutual trust and continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns. The two sides will strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries' governments, political parties, legislative bodies, and localities at various levels and in various fields, and enhance exchanges on governance philosophy and development experience.
(3) The Namibian side reiterates its long-term commitment to adhering to the One-China principle and upholding the authority of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, recognizes that there is only one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, opposes any form of "Taiwan independence," and supports all efforts made by China to achieve national reunification. The two sides reiterate their opposition to the politicization of human rights issues and to interfering in other countries' internal affairs under the pretext of human rights.
(4) The Namibian side congratulates China on the major achievements in its development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, and emphasizes that the "15th Five-Year Plan" will draw a new magnificent picture for Chinese-style modernization and bring new opportunities for accelerated development of the Global South, including Namibia.
(5) The Chinese side appreciates that the SWAPO Party of Namibia has inscribed "socialism with Namibian characteristics" into its party constitution, supports President Nandi-Ndaitwah in leading the SWAPO Party of Namibia to follow a sustainable development path that suits its own interests, supports the Namibian side in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and economic and social development interests, and resolutely opposes external interference.
(6) The Chinese side appreciates and congratulates the Namibian side on its positive progress in achieving national development goals, and is willing to strengthen cooperation in the seven priority areas of governance proposed by President Nandi-Ndaitwah, adhere to a development orientation, and advance technical cooperation and transfer as well as project cooperation. The Chinese side supports the Namibian side in advancing industrialization and agricultural modernization, and is willing to provide assistance within its capacity for Namibia's implementation of the sixth National Development Plan and the realization of the Vision 2030 goals. The Namibian side thanks the Chinese side for its long-term valuable support for Namibia's economic and social development.
(7) The two sides unanimously believe that the Communist Party of China and the SWAPO Party of Namibia share deep friendship, close cooperation, and common ideals, setting a model for inter-party cooperation between China and Africa. The two sides are willing to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and continue to deepen the relations between the Communist Party of China and the six sister parties of Southern Africa.
II. Regarding Economic Cooperation
(1) The Namibian side appreciates China's full implementation of zero-tariff treatment for all African countries with diplomatic relations, and believes that this demonstrates China's responsibility as a major country and its firm determination to expand high-level opening up against the backdrop of rising global unilateralism and protectionism. The two sides are committed to mutually reinforcing zero tariffs with Namibia's needs to expand exports, attract investment, and increase employment. The Chinese side welcomes the Namibian side to make good use of the zero-tariff policy and the "green channel" for African agricultural products exported to China, and to continuously expand the types and scale of exports to China.
(2) The two sides express their willingness to establish a "Smart Customs" partnership, and explore strengthening cooperation in animal and plant epidemic prevention and control, food safety supervision, and inspection and quarantine within the framework of the Belt and Road customs food safety cooperation mechanism. The two sides agree to deeply align economic and trade cooperation needs, sign a framework agreement on common development economic partnership, and promote positive progress in negotiations on early harvest and subsequent modules, so as to provide long-term, stable, and predictable institutional guarantees for bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
(3) The two sides recognize the strategic value of critical minerals for global economic transformation, agree to strengthen cooperation in the development of critical minerals such as uranium, lithium, and rare earths, promote sustainable development, advance local processing, and increase product added value. The two sides will encourage partnerships that promote technology transfer, local skills development, and industrial capacity building.
(4) The two sides are willing to explore deepening cooperation in logistics, maritime transport, trade facilitation, etc., including building Walvis Bay into a gateway connecting Southern Africa with regional and global markets.
(5) The two sides appreciate the progress in practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries, and agree to continue to promote the in-depth development of cooperation from a political and strategic height. The two sides highly appraise the fruitful results of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and agree to further promote the close alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Namibia's national development strategy, and ensure the safe and stable operation of cooperation projects such as the space tracking, telemetry and command station.
(6) The two sides are committed to leveraging their respective advantages to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation in oil and gas, energy including green energy, renewable energy, batteries, and energy storage, as well as mining, local processing of raw materials, agriculture, science and technology, education, tourism, infrastructure construction, and human resources development. The Chinese side welcomes the Namibian side to join the "Green Minerals International Economic and Trade Cooperation Initiative" and the "International Economic and Trade Cooperation Framework Initiative on Digital Economy and Green Development."
(7) The Chinese side encourages more capable Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Namibia, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote Namibia's industrialization process. The two sides are committed to encouraging Chinese enterprises in Namibia to strengthen local procurement, create more employment opportunities for the Namibian people, and continue to promote technology transfer and human resources development. The two sides are willing to provide a stable, fair, and safe business environment for their respective enterprises to invest and do business in each other's country. The two sides agree to deepen exchanges and cooperation on security guarantees for the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthen the protection of the safety and legitimate rights and interests of each other's citizens, institutions, and projects within their territories.
(8) The two sides are committed to exploring deepening cooperation in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, smart infrastructure construction, communications, and innovation ecosystems, and support Namibia's transition to a knowledge-based economy.
(9) The two sides appreciate the leading role of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in promoting high-quality China-Africa cooperation, and are willing to continue to commit to implementing the outcomes of the Beijing Summit, adhere to the six propositions on jointly advancing modernization by China and Africa, actively promote the implementation of the "ten partnership actions," and help Namibia gain more benefits.
(10) The two sides reaffirm their commitment to implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Chinese side supports Africa in advancing the African Union's Agenda 2063. The two sides believe that bilateral cooperation should be aligned with African and global development priorities. The Chinese side welcomes the Namibian side to actively consider joining the "Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative."
III. Regarding Security Cooperation
(1) The two sides reaffirm their commitment to the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, to respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and to abiding by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. The two sides reaffirm the maintenance of international peace and security through dialogue, mediation, and peaceful settlement of conflicts. The two sides recognize the global conflict resolution mechanisms such as the United Nations that adhere to multilateralism, and pledge to support the above institutions in fulfilling their mandates.
(2) The Namibian side appreciates the four-point proposal on maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and the three-point opinion on China and Africa jointly addressing the spillover challenges of the Middle East situation put forward by President Xi Jinping. The two sides call on the relevant parties to adhere to the choice of peace, resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation, and promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.
(3) The two sides are willing to enhance exchanges at all levels in the field of peace and security, deepen strategic communication and experience exchange. The two sides are willing to strengthen cooperation in personnel training, military industry, joint exercises and training, etc., jointly improve security governance capabilities, and make positive contributions to maintaining and promoting regional and world peace and stability.
IV. Regarding People-to-People and Cultural Cooperation
(1) The two sides emphasize respect for the diversity of world civilizations, promote the common values of all mankind, strengthen exchanges among civilizations, adhere to equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness among civilizations, and promote the progress of human civilization. The two sides are willing to take the 2026 "China-Africa People-to-People and Cultural Exchange Year" as an opportunity to deepen exchanges and cooperation and enhance people-to-people bonds.
(2) The two sides appreciate the achievements of cooperation between the two countries in culture, tourism, education, public health, women, youth, media, sports, etc., and are willing to continue to leverage the role of the friendly groups of the legislative bodies and people's friendship organizations of the two countries to further expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
(3) The two sides are committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation in the field of education, and encourage universities and other institutions of the two countries to strengthen cooperation through cultural platforms such as Confucius Institutes. The Chinese side is committed to strengthening cooperation with the Namibian side in human resources, capacity building, and technical support by providing government scholarships and personnel training opportunities to the Namibian side.
(4) The two sides are committed to deepening exchanges and cooperation in the health sector, including medical personnel training, disease prevention and control, and health emergency response, and explore pharmaceutical cooperation in Namibia. The Chinese side is willing to actively support the construction of Namibia's health system, continue to send medical teams to Namibia, and strengthen counterpart hospital cooperation.
V. Regarding Global Governance
(1) The Namibian side appreciates the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, which aims to promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind. The two sides reaffirm their firm commitment to promoting the unity and self-strengthening of the Global South, jointly defending international fairness and justice, and maintaining international solidarity and cooperation. The two sides will firmly defend the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and practice true multilateralism. The Chinese side welcomes the Namibian side to actively consider joining the "Group of Friends of Global Governance" and the International Organization for Mediation (国际调解院).
(2) The two sides support the reform of global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, to enhance the representation and voice of developing countries, especially Africa, in international decision-making. The two sides recognize the importance of comprehensively reforming the United Nations Security Council, and reiterate their support for increasing the representation of developing countries in the global governance architecture. The Namibian side supports the ongoing intergovernmental negotiation process on United Nations Security Council reform, and believes that the African reform proposal will address historical injustices. On the issue of United Nations Security Council reform, the Chinese side supports making special arrangements to prioritize addressing Africa's demands.
(3) The two sides reaffirm their support for the "Pact for the Future," support strengthening international cooperation to address global challenges, accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance the effectiveness of multilateral institutions.
The two sides congratulate President Nandi-Ndaitwah on the complete success of her visit to China, and agree that this visit is of great significance for promoting the development of China-Namibia relations and building a new era all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future. President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed sincere gratitude to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government and people for the warm and friendly reception during the visit, and invited President Xi Jinping to visit Namibia at a convenient time.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of bilateral cooperation documents.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 (Xinhua))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者
On July 8, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized in his important speech at the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, the Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology: "Promoting the 欣欣向荣 (xīn xīn xiàng róng - "thriving and flourishing," prosperous) development of our country's science and technology requires the joint efforts of the entire Party and the whole society. We must uphold and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee over scientific and technological work, extensively mobilize all parties to participate, and gather a strong joint force for building a powerful nation in science and technology."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech sparked enthusiastic responses in all sectors of society, especially in the scientific and technological community, inspiring scientific and technological workers to scale new heights. Everyone unanimously expressed that they must uphold the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, 只争朝夕 (zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī - "seize the day and night," make every minute count) and 埋头苦干 (mái tóu kǔ gàn - "bury one's head and work hard," to work with intense dedication), to make new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology.
Integrated Advancement of Education, Science and Technology, and Talent Development
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "The integrated advancement of education, science and technology, and talent development is a successful experience we have explored and summarized in practice. We must optimize the mechanism for coordinated education between science and education, adhere to using while training and training while using, and focus on discovering and cultivating more outstanding young scientific and technological talents at the front line of scientific research."
Treating the building of a contingent of young scientific and technological talents as a strategic project. The University of Science and Technology of China, jointly with research institutes and high-tech enterprises, has established science and technology talent classes, exploring and forming a distinctive education model of "combining science and education, combining theory and practice, and combining institutes and departments." Batches of young students have grown into an important force for scientific and technological innovation. "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has pointed out the direction and provided fundamental guidance for our work in talent cultivation, introduction, and utilization." Chang Jin, academician and president of the University of Science and Technology of China, stated that USTC will adhere to the fundamental task of fostering virtue and nurturing people (立德树人), continue to deepen the integration of science and education and the integration of industry and education, continuously improve the independent cultivation system for top-tier innovative talents, and cultivate more excellent talents with innovative spirit and practical ability.
At the 149 Factory of the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, a group of young people are 热火朝天 (rè huǒ cháo tiān - "fiery as the sky is ablaze," in full swing) engaged in the development of products related to human lunar landing. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that 'the future of science lies in the youth,' which further strengthened our confidence in cultivating young skilled talents." Wang Shuqun, leader of the docking mechanism final assembly team at the 149 Factory of the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, stated that the team has explored a collaborative training mechanism of "one master with multiple apprentices, one apprentice with multiple masters," allowing more young people to temper their skills through major engineering practices and shoulder heavy responsibilities on the new journey of building a space power.
The growth of young scientific and technological talents cannot be separated from the support and encouragement of senior scientists. "General Secretary Xi Jinping encouraged us to do a good job in the work of passing on experience and mentoring (传帮带) with heart and soul." Zhang Jun, academician and Party Secretary of Beijing Institute of Technology, stated that more and more young scientific and technological talents are shouldering major responsibilities in national key scientific and technological research. "We will further leverage the exemplary and leading role of academicians, form research teams combining the old, middle-aged, and young, be willing to serve as a ladder for others (甘为人梯 (gān wéi rén tī - "willing to be a human ladder," to sacrifice one's own advancement to help others)) and teach by precept and example (言传身教 (yán chuán shēn jiào - "teach by words and demonstrate by example," to influence by both what one says and does)), so that young scientific and technological talents can grow their abilities and realize their aspirations while undertaking major national tasks." Zhang Jun said.
"Listening to General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, I was deeply inspired and felt a greater sense of responsibility on my shoulders." Said Ge Shichun, a representative of the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology and a senior engineer in the Circulation Service Section of the Guizhou Provincial Data Circulation and Trading Service Center (贵州省数据流通交易服务中心). In recent years, Guizhou has accelerated the development of the artificial intelligence industry, actively opened up scenarios, and deeply empowered industries such as mining, tourism, and mountain agriculture using AI technology, providing a broad practical stage for the growth of young scientific and technological workers. "The younger generation must 勇挑重担 (yǒng tiāo zhòng dàn - "bravely shoulder heavy burdens," to take on difficult tasks courageously) and 迎难而上 (yíng nán ér shàng - "face difficulties and go forward," to meet challenges head-on). I will base myself on my post, promote more AI innovation achievements to empower industrial development and serve the people's livelihood, and integrate my youthful struggle into the construction of a powerful nation in science and technology." Ge Shichun said.
Improve the Efficiency of Scientific and Technological Innovation Investment, Make Good Use of the Baton of Science and Technology Evaluation
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Improve the efficiency of scientific and technological innovation investment." "All levels and relevant parties must perfect institutional mechanisms, improve management methods, ensure that real investment is not only put in place but also used well, achieving the unity of increased investment scale and improved efficiency."
China's total social R&D expenditure has continued to grow, fully reflecting the firm determination of the Party and the state to develop the cause of science and technology. Chen Haisheng, director and researcher of the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led his team to persistently tackle key problems around compressed air energy storage technology, winning the second prize of the 2025 National Technological Invention Award. "The state's stable and sustained scientific research investment has given us tremendous support." Chen Haisheng said that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has further strengthened the confidence of scientific researchers in long-term research. The team will continue to make 久久为功 (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "long-term persistent effort," to achieve success through sustained effort) around key core technologies in the energy storage field, strive to achieve more original breakthroughs, and contribute to China's green and low-carbon energy transition.
Enterprise R&D investment continues to increase, with more social forces supporting scientific and technological innovation. Recently, Levima Advanced Materials Corporation's (联泓新科) 50,000-ton/year carbon dioxide-based biodegradable material polypropylene carbonate (PPC) industrial unit was successfully put into operation, which is inseparable from years of sustained R&D investment. "There is no shortcut to innovation. Persistence may not guarantee success, but without persistence, success is certainly impossible." Zheng Yueming, representative of the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology and chairman of Levima Advanced Materials Corporation, said with confidence, "Enterprises will continue to deepen industry-university-research cooperation, and strive to push more scientific and technological achievements to the market."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that 'we must guide enterprises to increase R&D investment.' We will bear in mind the General Secretary's instructions and promote the transformation and implementation of more achievements." Said Zhang Lizong, director of the Science and Technology Digitalization Department of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Shaoxing Power Supply Company (国家电网浙江电力绍兴供电公司). The company focuses on continuous research in areas such as smart grids, artificial intelligence, and green energy, cooperating with universities and enterprises to promote the application of achievements. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the company obtained 569 authorized patents, and innovative achievements have been continuously transformed into new drivers of development.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Science and technology evaluation should focus on acting according to the laws of scientific research. Project review, institutional assessment, and talent evaluation must all strengthen the orientation towards innovation capability, quality, practical effect, and contribution, reflecting the differences among different categories. The weight of evaluation indicators must not be vague or even 本末倒置 (běn mò dào zhì - "put the root and the tip upside down," to confuse priorities), and we must not adopt a 'one-size-fits-all' or 'cook everything in one pot' approach."
To promote scientific research activities and optimize the innovation environment, we must continuously push forward the reform of science and technology evaluation. Tong Guili, Party Secretary and Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology, stated, "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech is rich in content and 催人奋进 (cuī rén fèn jìn - "urge people to forge ahead," inspiring and motivating) , and we are deeply encouraged. In recent years, Zhejiang has deepened the reform of science and technology evaluation, accelerated the construction of a diversified and classified evaluation system that conforms to the laws of scientific and technological innovation, and promoted R&D investment intensity to reach about 3.3%, a record high. In the next step, we will give full play to the baton role of science and technology evaluation, and accelerate the establishment of a science and technology evaluation system oriented towards innovation capability, quality, practical effect, and contribution."
Different disciplines have different laws of scientific research, and evaluation standards should also reflect these differences. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that 'science and technology evaluation should focus on acting according to the laws of scientific research,' which greatly inspires us frontline scientific researchers." Tang Xiaoying, tenured associate professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology, said with deep feeling that the school has given more evaluation autonomy to departments, established a more scientific and reasonable evaluation mechanism based on the characteristics of different disciplines, and encouraged young faculty to settle down and carry out original research. "Only by creating a scientific research ecology that respects laws, encourages innovation, and tolerates failure can we allow more young researchers to 心无旁骛 (xīn wú páng wù - "heart without stray thoughts," to be fully concentrated and undivided) on solving truly important scientific problems." Tang Xiaoying said.
Carry Forward the Fine Tradition of Serving the Country and Benefiting the People, and Make New Contributions to Building a Powerful Nation in Science and Technology
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "The vast number of scientific and technological workers are an important force in building a great modern socialist country. We hope that everyone will carry forward the fine tradition of serving the country and benefiting the people, and make new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology."
After 25 years of continuous research, Wang Enge, academician of the School of Physics at Peking University, led his team to accurately measure the nuclear quantum effect of a single hydrogen bond for the first time, establishing a new paradigm for research on full quantum effects that breaks through the traditional framework. This achievement, which won the first prize of the 2025 National Natural Science Award, stems from the team's persistent exploration over decades. "Basic research requires both 甘坐冷板凳 (gān zuò lěng bǎn dèng - "willing to sit on a cold bench," to endure obscurity and hardship patiently) and daring to venture into 'no man's land'." Wang Enge said that the state's long-term stable support for basic research has created a good environment for scientific researchers to focus on tackling key problems. In the future, the team will continue to aim at the world's scientific frontiers, strive to produce more original achievements, provide 源头活水 (yuán tóu huó shuǐ - "source of living water," the continuous supply of fresh momentum or ideas) for scientific and technological innovation, and set an example for young scientific and technological workers to scale the peaks of science.
Marching towards the deep earth is an important mission that China's geological science and technology workers have always shouldered. Hou Zengqian, academician of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, led his team to focus on major national energy and resource security needs, and continuously advance research on key technologies such as deep resource exploration. "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has further strengthened our confidence in conducting scientific research to meet major national needs." Hou Zengqian stated that they will continue to focus on key core technologies such as deep-earth detection, metallogenic theory, and resource exploration, constantly enhance the guarantee capability for strategic mineral resources, and contribute more scientific and technological strength to firmly hold the energy "rice bowl."
Artificial intelligence is accelerating, and computing power has become an important foundation supporting scientific and technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Recently, the first domestically produced 100,000-card AI supercluster in China – the Sugon 8000 – was officially completed, marking China's AI infrastructure construction entering a new stage. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized 'promoting AI-empowered scientific research,' which has boosted our confidence." Li Bin, chief engineer of the Sugon 8000, stated that they will continue to build a new computing infrastructure that is independent, controllable, open, and shared, providing strong support for breakthroughs in key core technologies and the development of new quality productive forces (新质生产力).
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has strengthened our determination to serve the country and benefit the people." Hu Shuwen, professor at China Agricultural University, after returning from studies abroad, has long been dedicated to soil improvement, treating millions of mu of saline-alkali land. In the past two years, he also led his team to rely on the Pinggu (平谷) Agricultural Zhongguancun Doctor Farm Project to explore and form a "five-dimensional collaborative whole-chain standardized production system for agricultural products" covering the entire agricultural production process. "We must bear in mind the original aspiration of scientific and technological workers, let more research results leave the laboratory and enter the fields, and provide strong scientific and technological support for ensuring national food security and promoting green agricultural development." Hu Shuwen said.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "We must coordinate development and security, closely track the development trends of new technologies and new applications, strengthen the construction of science and technology governance systems and capabilities, and promote science and technology to be upward and good (向上向善), safe and controllable, and beneficial to the people."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's emphasis on 'strengthening science and technology ethics and security governance' is a requirement put forward based on profound insight into the development trends and potential risks of science and technology." Wang Xixin, professor at Peking University Law School, stated that with the rapid development of new technologies, corresponding policy systems, laws and regulations, and governance norms are essential. "Around frontier technology fields such as brain-computer interfaces and embodied intelligence, we must continue to conduct forward-looking research on ethics and security risks, cultivate composite governance talents who understand technology, ethics, and law, and contribute Chinese wisdom to global science and technology governance." Wang Xixin said.
The historical achievements and historical changes in the cause of science and technology in the new era are fundamentally due to the helm steering of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and due to the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Everyone unanimously expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, 锐意进取 (ruì yì jìn qǔ - "determined to forge ahead," to be resolute in making progress) and pursue excellence, be good vanguards in making contributions during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and realize the value of life in creating first-class scientific and technological achievements.
(Reported by our reporters Li Junqiang, Wu Yuehui, Zhao Yongxin, Yu Sinan, Liu Shiyao, Gu Yekai, Gu Zhongyang, and Liu Junguo)
This newspaper, Beijing, July 10 (Reporters Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强) and Yu Jingxian (郁静娴)) — On July 10, the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) released the summer grain production situation: In 2026, the national summer grain sowing area was basically stable, per-unit yield was stable with a rise, summer grain output was 301.49 billion jin, breaking the 300 billion jin mark for the first time, an increase of 2.0 billion jin over the previous year, up 0.7%. By variety, wheat output was 277.9 billion jin, an increase of 1.57 billion jin, up 0.6%. By region, among the 25 summer grain producing areas, 22 achieved increased output. Overall, overcoming adverse factors such as large-scale late sowing of winter wheat in the Huang-Huai-Hai region and heavy precipitation in some areas, the national summer grain achieved a bumper harvest.
The state strengthened policy support and coordination of prices, subsidies, insurance, etc. All localities and departments tightly compressed and consolidated production responsibilities, made every effort to ensure that winter wheat should be sown as much as possible, and the summer grain sowing area was basically stable. In 2026, the national summer grain sowing area was 398 million mu, a decrease of 690,000 mu over the previous year, down 0.2%, maintaining basic stability. By variety, the wheat sowing area was 345 million mu, a decrease of 998,000 mu, down 0.3%. Among which, the winter wheat sowing area was 338 million mu, a decrease of 325,000 mu, down 0.1%. By region, among the 25 provinces (regions, municipalities) with summer grain production, 19 had increased sowing areas, among which Anhui, Sichuan, and Hebei increased by 211,000 mu, 137,000 mu, and 113,000 mu respectively.
Under the influence of factors such as generally favorable meteorological conditions, forceful and effective promotion of weak to strong, and generally controllable rainfall impact, the summer grain per-unit yield was stable with a rise. In 2026, the national summer grain per-unit yield was 378.8 kg/mu, an increase of 3.2 kg over the previous year, up 0.8%. By variety, the wheat per-unit yield was 402.6 kg/mu, an increase of 3.4 kg, up 0.9%. By region, Shaanxi, Jiangsu, and Henan, affected by drought last year, saw per-unit yields decline, and this year's restorative increase saw per-mu yields increase by 14.2 kg, 5.8 kg, and 3.0 kg respectively.
Wei Fenghua (魏锋华), Director of the Rural Department of the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局农村司司长), stated that in 2026, China's summer grain achieved a bumper harvest, laying a solid foundation for stabilizing the year's grain production, and providing strong support for responding to the complex and severe international situation, promoting the economy's stable and positive development, and achieving a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (十五五).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 (Reporter Shao Yibo (邵艺博)) — On July 10, Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Secretariat, together with Pak Thae-song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and Premier of the Cabinet, who was leading a party and government delegation of the DPRK on a visit to China, attended a commemorative reception marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance (中朝友好合作互助条约) and delivered a speech.
Cai Qi stated that 65 years ago, the peoples of China and the DPRK fought side by side during the 峥嵘岁月 (zhēng róng suì yuè - “towering years,” eventful and extraordinary times) of striving for national independence and liberation, forging a deep comradely friendship with blood. The elder-generation leaders of the two parties and two countries, with 高瞻远瞩 (gāo zhān yuǎn zhǔ - “look far ahead from a high vantage point,” to have great foresight), signed the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, laying a solid political and legal foundation for everlasting friendship between the two countries. Over the past 65 years, China-DPRK friendship has withstood the tests of changing international circumstances, and bilateral relations have 与时俱进 (yǔ shí jù jìn - “keep pace with the times,” to advance with the times), been consolidated, and developed. General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, 登高望远 (dēng gāo wàng yuǎn - “climb high and look far,” to have foresight), 继往开来 (jì wǎng kāi lái - “carry forward the past and open up the future,” to build on the past and forge ahead), have jointly led China-DPRK relations into a new historical period. China is willing to work with the DPRK side, taking the important common understandings of the supreme leaders of the two parties and two countries as the fundamental guidance and strategic direction, to carry forward the traditional friendship and continuously elevate the socialist cause of the two countries and the traditional friendly cooperative relations to new heights.
Pak Thae-song congratulated the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, stating that over the past 65 years, the DPRK and China, in the spirit of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, have supported each other and cooperated closely in the struggle to uphold and develop the common cause of socialism. Not long ago, General Secretary Kim Jong Un and General Secretary Xi Jinping held a historic meeting in Pyongyang, injecting strong impetus into deepening DPRK-China relations centered on socialism. The DPRK side is willing to work with the Chinese side, following the important common understandings of the supreme leaders of the two parties and two countries, to deepen cooperation in various fields and write a new chapter in DPRK-China friendly cooperative relations.
Before the commemorative reception, Cai Qi held a brief meeting with Pak Thae-song.
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Today is the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance (中朝友好合作互助条约). On July 11, 1961, Premier Zhou Enlai and Premier Kim Il-sung jointly signed the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Beijing, fixing in treaty form the profound friendship forged between the two countries and their peoples in revolutionary struggle and socialist construction, laying an important political and legal foundation for the development of long-term friendly cooperative relations between the two countries, and erecting a monument of the era in the history of bilateral relations.
65 years ago, when 风雨如晦 (fēng yǔ rú huì - "wind and rain as dark as night," describing a grim, turbulent period), China and the DPRK fought side by side, 守望相助 (shǒu wàng xiāng zhù - "keep watch and help each other," mutual assistance) in the 峥嵘岁月 (zhēng róng suì yuè - "extraordinary years," eventful times) of jointly resisting militarism and imperialism and striving for national independence and liberation, forging with blood and sincerity an unbreakable 牢不可破 (láo bù kě pò - "unbreakable," indestructible) combat friendship, and establishing the original aspiration of 世代友好 (shì dài yǒu hǎo - "friendship across generations"). 65 years later, with 万象更新 (wàn xiàng gēng xīn - "all things are renewed," a new era unfolding), China and the DPRK inherit and carry forward the traditional friendship, join hands to face new situations, new opportunities, and new challenges, continuously deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, effectively promote the vigorous development of their respective socialist causes, and have also made positive contributions to maintaining peace and stability in the region and even the world.
Entering the new era, under the strategic planning of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the China-DPRK traditional friendly cooperative relations have blossomed with even more brilliant radiance of the times and borne even richer fruits. In recent years, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have held seven historic meetings and maintained close exchanges through letters, telegrams, and other forms, leading and pushing the China-DPRK traditional friendly cooperative relations into a new historical period. In September last year, General Secretary Kim Jong Un visited China to attend activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. In June this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping's state visit to the DPRK achieved complete success. The top leaders of the two parties and two countries realized historic mutual visits within a span of nine months, injecting new connotation of the times and strong impetus into the China-DPRK traditional friendship, bearing significant milestone significance.
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the starting year of China's "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" (十五五). Currently, the entire Party, the entire military, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, are 团结奋斗 (tuán jié fèn dòu - "unite and strive," to unite and struggle) and 真抓实干 (zhēn zhuā shí gàn - "grasp firmly and work solidly," to take concrete actions and work in earnest), steadily advancing the implementation of the various tasks of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan", bravely advancing toward the grand goal of building a great modern socialist country in all respects and achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. This year is also the first year for the DPRK to implement the decisions and deployments of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (朝党九大). The Korean people, under the leadership of the Korean Workers' Party headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un, are 团结一心 (tuán jié yī xīn - "unite as one," to be united in heart) and 攻坚克难 (gōng jiān kè nán - "storm fortresses and overcome difficulties," to tackle tough problems and overcome difficulties), advancing toward the goal of building a strong and prosperous socialist country. As good neighbors, good friends, and good comrades, the Chinese side will, as always, support the DPRK side in taking the socialist path that suits its national conditions and creating a bright future of national prosperity and people's happiness.
Looking back on the extraordinary years, the original aspiration remains 矢志不渝 (shǐ zhì bù yú - "swear unwavering resolve," steadfast and unchanging). Faced with the 变乱交织 (biàn luàn jiāo zhī - "transformation and turmoil interwoven," volatile and chaotic) international situation, the Chinese side is willing to work with the DPRK side, taking the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries as a fundamental guideline, consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust, enrich the connotation of strategic coordination, raise the level of practical cooperation, tighten the bond of people-to-people connectivity, and join hands and march forward bravely to promote the common development of the two countries, maintain 长治久安 (cháng zhì jiǔ ān - "long-term peace and stability," lasting peace and stability) in the region, and promote world peace and stability.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 — On July 10, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee Li Shulei (李书磊) met in Beijing with foreign representatives attending the International Symposium on “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the World.”
Li Shulei stated that deeply studying Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) is the key to understanding contemporary China. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has led China in achieving historic accomplishments. We are willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning on governance with political parties of various countries.
The foreign side stated that this visit has allowed them to witness firsthand China’s development achievements in various fields, and they are willing to strengthen the study of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s thought in order to draw wisdom for promoting national development.
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Today marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance (朝中友好合作互助条约).
On this significant day, the people of the two countries, the DPRK and China, look back with deep emotion on the proud history of DPRK-China friendship, which was sealed in blood in the sacred common struggle against imperialism and for independence and the realization of socialism, which has adhered to its nature through all kinds of vicissitudes, and which has advanced from victory to victory.
65 years ago, on July 11, 1961, the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung and respected Premier Zhou Enlai signed the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. This was an important event that laid the political and legal foundation for continuously deepening and developing the traditional DPRK-China friendly and cooperative relations and firmly safeguarding regional peace and stability.
In the 65 years since the signing of the treaty, the people of the two countries, the DPRK and China, have, in the spirit of the treaty, 休戚与共 (xiū qī yǔ gòng - 'share weal and woe') and 生死相依 (shēng sǐ xiāng yī - 'stick together in life and death'), further deepened their comradely friendship and unity, and actively supported and helped each other in the common struggle to smash all imperialist power and tyranny.
At present, the intricate international situation and unstable regional security environment further highlight the nature and significance of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, while requiring the people of the two countries to unite more closely on the path of realizing the socialist cause, and firmly safeguard their right to independence, right to development, and security interests.
DPRK-China friendship is the strategic choice of the two parties, two countries, and two peoples, and is a common precious asset. Now, under the direct concern and wise leadership of the two heads of state, DPRK-China friendship is radiating new vitality and continuously ascending and developing to new heights. The historic meetings and talks between the two heads of state are political events worthy of being recorded in history, clearly demonstrating to the world that the 牢不可破 (láo bù kě pò - 'unbreakable') and 战无不胜 (zhàn wú bù shèng - 'invincible') DPRK-China friendship, which can withstand any test, will never change its color and is invincible.
In June this year, when respected General Secretary Comrade Kim Jong Un and General Secretary Comrade Xi Jinping held a historic summit meeting and talks in Pyongyang, they pointed out that the particularity of DPRK-China relations lies not only in the profound traditional friendship, but also in the fact that both sides have a common socialist cause and pass it on from generation to generation. We will, as always, regard DPRK-China friendship as the most important first strategic cause, and strengthen and develop the bilateral relations into a model of socialist state relations. This is the firm will of Comrade Kim Jong Un.
Respected General Secretary Comrade Xi Jinping clearly stated that no matter how the international situation changes, the firm stance of the Chinese Party and government in attaching high importance to the China-DPRK traditional friendship will not change, the firm support for General Secretary Comrade Kim Jong Un's leadership of the DPRK's socialist cause will not change, and the firm determination to safeguard the common interests and good strategic environment of both sides will not change.
On the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, the two heads of state exchanged warm and comradely congratulatory messages; both sides held a series of grand commemorative activities in Pyongyang and Beijing; and Premier of the Cabinet Pak Tae-song is leading a party and government delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on an official visit to the People's Republic of China and participating in joint commemorative activities.
The DPRK and China are grandly holding commemorative activities on the occasion of the treaty signing anniversary, reflecting the common aspiration and will of the two parties and two peoples to more vigorously develop the DPRK-China friendly relations, which are cemented in blood and 世代相传 (shì dài xiāng chuán - 'passed down from generation to generation'), in all fields including politics, economy, and culture.
Carrying forward and developing the treaty spirit, and promoting the DPRK-China strategic relations centered on socialism to 与时俱进 (yǔ shí jù jìn - 'keep pace with the times') and deepen development, is the unswerving position of the Workers' Party of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
In this exciting period when a new chapter in the development of DPRK-China relations is slowly unfolding, I, as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the People's Republic of China, deeply feel the weight of my mission. Following the noble will of the two heads of state, I will work together with Chinese comrades to do my utmost for the comprehensive development of DPRK-China friendly cooperative relations.
This year marks the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan and also the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, which is of great significance to the Chinese people.
Recently, China, taking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Party as an opportunity, has fully demonstrated the leadership capability and international status of the Chinese Communist Party in leading the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics to victory.
Our people sincerely wish that the Chinese people, closely united around the Chinese Communist Party with respected General Secretary Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, will create even greater achievements in the struggle to build a modern socialist country in all respects and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
We will, as always, firmly support and stand in solidarity with the principled stance and policies of the Chinese Party and government in defending national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and development interests.
Socialism is the common ideal, common banner, and common cause of the two parties and two peoples of the DPRK and China. Socialism will advance victoriously together with the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. The traditional DPRK-China friendship is like the mighty Yalu River, flowing endlessly and being passed down from generation to generation.
(The author is the DPRK Ambassador to China.)
Return to TopBEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) — On July 10, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council presided over an executive meeting of the State Council, further deploying flood prevention, flood fighting, and disaster relief work. The meeting emphasized that all regions and departments must thoroughly implement the important directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, earnestly strengthen political responsibility, always keep the string of flood prevention, flood fighting, and disaster relief tightly taut, firmly establish bottom-line thinking and extreme thinking, resolutely overcome paralysis and侥幸心理 (jiǎoxìng xīnlǐ - "luck-based mentality," wishful thinking), adhere to a problem-oriented approach, 举一反三 (jǔ yī fǎn sān - "raise one, infer three," draw inferences from one instance), strengthen prevention, and pool collective wisdom and efforts to win this tough battle against flood prevention, flood fighting, and disaster relief. It is necessary to resolutely guard the safety line, thoroughly conduct risk hazard排查 (páichá - "check and eliminate," systematic inspection and removal) of hidden dangers, intensify patrol and defense of weak embankment sections and sections where water levels exceed warning levels, strengthen supervision of dangerous and defective reservoirs and small and medium-sized reservoirs, scientifically manage the dispatch of major water conservancy projects, and ensure the flood control safety of major rivers, major river courses, and major lakes. Further enhance the accuracy of monitoring and forecasting, issue timely warnings to "call and respond" (叫应, jiào yìng), in particular closely monitor high-risk areas, key locations, and vulnerable populations, and when dangers arise, decisively organize the evacuation of people to minimize casualties to the greatest extent. It is necessary to strengthen coordination to form a joint force. the National Flood Control Headquarters must strengthen overall coordination and command dispatch; all relevant departments must take the initiative to move forward and cooperate closely; governments at all levels must strengthen emergency duty, make preparations in terms of forces, equipment, and materials, and carry out rescue, disaster relief, and livelihood assistance work quickly and efficiently, sparing no effort to protect the safety of people's lives and property.
The meeting heard a report on the status of Digital China construction. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to systematically advance the construction of Digital China, lay out digital infrastructure with an appropriate degree of超前 (chāoqián - "ahead of schedule," forward-looking/advanced) planning, accelerate the construction of a new generation of communication networks and computing power networks, enhance the level of digital and intelligent transformation, and comprehensively empower economic and social development. It is necessary to strengthen frontier technology攻关 (gōngguān - "storming of fortified positions," tackling of key problems), enhance the capacity for assessment and prevention and control of new types of security risks, and strictly guard the security底线 (dǐxiàn - "bottom line," basic/red line).
The meeting heard a report on the progress of modern circulation system construction. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to fill the短板 (duǎnbǎn - "short boards," weaknesses/insufficiencies) and weak links in circulation infrastructure, integrate logistics network construction to create a backbone circulation network for important commodities, vigorously develop multimodal transport, and further reduce circulation costs. It is necessary to enhance the level and capability of circulation governance, improve the system of rules and standards, develop new business forms, new models, and new scenarios, and accelerate the construction of an efficient and smooth modern circulation system.
The meeting studied work related to the cultivation of new pillar industries. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to promote the scaled development of new pillar industries across the entire chain, strengthen basic research and攻关 (gōngguān - "storming of fortified positions," tackling of key problems) of key software and hardware, support the布局 (bùjú - "layout," arrangement/deployment) of multiple technical routes, highlight application牵引 (qiānyǐn - "traction," as a driver/engine), accelerate technological iteration and ecological improvement. It is necessary to strengthen factor guarantees, optimize regulatory models, and guide all localities to develop according to local conditions and with differentiated positioning.
The meeting studied work related to the protection and utilization of natural resources. The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to strengthen the implementation of the major function-oriented zone strategy, optimize the spatial development pattern of national territory, and rely on metropolitan areas and city clusters to forge a power source for high-quality development. It is necessary to improve the management system for natural resource assets, and健全 (jiànquán - "establish and complete," improve/perfect) systems for确认 (quèrèn - "confirmation," verification) and registration of rights, property rights management, and paid use. It is necessary to enhance the security and resilience of national territorial space, and comprehensively improve the capacity for natural disaster prevention and reduction.
The meeting reviewed and approved the National Fitness Plan (2026–2030) (《全民健身计划（2026—2030年）》). The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to increase the supply of National Fitness facilities and venues through multiple channels, intensify efforts to develop campus sports, run various types of mass events well, optimize methods of fitness popularization, innovate and develop the health industry, and better safeguard the health of the people throughout their full life cycle.
The meeting also studied other matters.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met separately in Beijing on the afternoon of July 10 with Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Pak Thae-song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, vice chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK.
When meeting with Nandi-Ndaitwah, Zhao Leji said that China and Namibia are good friends, good brothers, and good partners. China is willing to work with Namibia to implement the important common understandings between the two heads of state, promote traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, continuously elevate the level of the China-Namibia Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and jointly build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for a new era (新时代全天候中非命运共同体). The NPC of China is willing to strengthen exchanges and communication with the Namibian parliament, deepen coordination on multilateral platforms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, and contribute to common development. Namibia is welcome to send personnel to participate in the seminar for parliamentarians from African countries hosted by the NPC of China.
Nandi-Ndaitwah said that Namibia-China friendship is 源远流长 (yuǎn yuǎn liú cháng - “source far, stream long,” long-standing and well-established) and 历久弥坚 (lì jiǔ mí jiān - “experience long, become firmer,” becomes stronger over time). Namibia adheres to the One-China principle and is willing to carry out strong cooperation with China in various fields such as economy and trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and minerals, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies, and continuously enhance the friendly sentiments between the two peoples.
Tie Ning attended the meeting.
When meeting with Pak Thae-song, Zhao Leji said that the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries is the greatest advantage and fundamental guarantee for the China-DPRK relationship. Since last year, General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have successfully exchanged visits, reached a series of important common understandings, and drawn a new blueprint for the development of China-DPRK relations. China is willing to work together with the comrades of the DPRK to implement the important common understandings of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, promote traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies and the exchange of experience in party governance and state governance, and promote greater development of China-DPRK relations.
Pak Thae-song said that the DPRK side is willing to work with China in accordance with the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, take the opportunity of jointly commemorating the 65th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the DPRK and China (朝中友好合作互助条约), strengthen coordination and cooperation, deepen exchanges between legislative bodies, and promote greater development of DPRK-China relations.
Return to TopOur newspaper Beijing, July 10 (Reporter Li Changyu (李昌禹)). The symposium on research and consultation for building a modern industrial system was held in Beijing on July 10, consulting on the key investigation and research results conducted by the relevant central committees of democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that building a modern industrial system is a major strategic deployment made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, deeply grasping the trend of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and deeply analyzing the situation and tasks of comprehensively building a modern socialist country. We must deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on building a modern industrial system, implement the task deployment of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on building a modern industrial system and consolidating and strengthening the foundation of the real economy, solidly carry out research and consultation and policy advisory work, and offer suggestions and contribute efforts for constructing a new development pattern, promoting high-quality development, and advancing Chinese-style modernization.
Wang Huning fully affirmed the in-depth investigation and research and active suggestions and proposals made by the relevant central committees of democratic parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce around building a modern industrial system. He stated that building a modern industrial system is an important strategic task for the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It is necessary to focus on simultaneously comprehensively promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, actively developing emerging industries, and laying out future industries in advance, promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, building a modern industrial system that is independent and controllable, safe and reliable, and highly competitive, and research and propose forward-looking, targeted, and feasible countermeasures and suggestions. We must firmly grasp the requirements of four cohesion (四个凝聚), strive to strengthen ideological and political guidance, improve the quality of political consultation and suggestions, enhance the level of self-construction, and gather hearts and minds for the development of the Party and the country's undertakings through high-quality research and consultation and performance of duties.
Hao Mingjin, chairman of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association; He Wei, chairman of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party; Jiang Zuojun, chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party; Wu Weihua, chairman of the Central Committee of the Jiusan Society; and Gao Yunlong, chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, introduced the research results at the symposium, and put forward practical and sound policy suggestions on strengthening source innovation and institutional supply, promoting high-quality development of the low-altitude economy, building a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone, strengthening the original innovation capability of state-owned enterprises to lay out future industries in advance, and leveraging the leading role of enterprises in developing future industries.
Li Ganjie, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting. Shao Hong, Qin Boyong, and Yang Zhen attended the meeting. Responsible comrades from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology conducted consultation and exchange with non-Party personages.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 (Xinhua) -- The meeting of the special work mechanism on rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots at the central level (中央层面整治形式主义为基层减负专项工作机制) was held in Beijing on July 10. Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He stressed that it is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech on July 1, study and implement Xi Jinping’s thought on Party building, link the rectification of formalism and burden reduction at the grassroots with the realization of the Party’s mission and tasks on the new journey of the new era, and link it with maintaining the flesh-and-blood ties between the Party and the people, and combine it with carrying out education and learning on establishing and practicing a correct view on performance, continuously deepen and expand the work of rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots, and better transform the effectiveness of burden reduction into governance efficiency.
The meeting emphasized that it is necessary to adhere to the combination of goal orientation and problem orientation, strictly implement several provisions on rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots, promptly discover and correct emerging tendencies, closely focus on prominent issues to deepen the rectification work. Deeply rectify the problems of seeking quick success and instant benefits and blind decision-making, earnestly grasp the concentrated rectification of the prominent problem of “new officials ignoring old debts” (新官不理旧账), take real action to rectify statistical fraud, and effectively prevent and rectify deviations in the view on performance. Continuously solve the difficult and blocking points strongly reflected by the grassroots, promote the implementation of the list of duties for townships (subdistricts), improve and perfect the access system for village (community) work items, accelerate the promotion of the “one-table-through” (一表通) work, and consolidate and expand the effectiveness of rectifying “formalism at the fingertips” (指尖上的形式主义). Strive to improve the quality and efficiency of supervision, inspection, and assessment work, optimize the methods and means of supervision and inspection, and enhance the pertinence, scientific nature, and authenticity of assessment results. Effectively do a good job in source control and daily supervision of issuing documents, holding meetings, and festival, exhibition, and forum activities, implement the consistency assessment system between document issuance and burden reduction for the grassroots, and continuously rectify the chaos in festival, exhibition, and forum activities.
The meeting emphasized that rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots is a long-term task, and it is necessary to maintain steadfastness, strengthen the implementation of responsibilities, and continuously improve work effectiveness. It is necessary to strengthen education on the view of performance for leading cadres at all levels after the change of term. Central and state organs should set an example by taking the lead, and coordinate and interact to promote the implementation of the tasks of rectification and burden reduction. Local Party committees at all levels should consolidate their main responsibilities, promptly analyze and assess, strengthen policy interpretation, business guidance, supervision and inspection, and immediately rectify and strictly investigate and rectify the prominent issues strongly reflected by the grassroots. Special work mechanisms at all levels should strengthen the implementation of systems, do a good job in verifying and reporting typical problems, and promote rectification work based on normalization and long-term effectiveness.
Responsible comrades from member units of the special work mechanism, relevant departments, all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps attended the meeting. The meeting was held in the form of a video and telephone conference.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 – On July 10, Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央对外联络部), met separately in Beijing with a delegation led by Chinomona, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front, secretary of the Women's League, and President of the Senate of Zimbabwe, and with a cadre inspection delegation led by Anaya, President of the Labor Party of Mexico. They exchanged views on implementing the consensus of the leaders of both sides, strengthening inter-party exchanges, and promoting the development of state-to-state relations.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 -- On the afternoon of July 10, Pak Thae-song, member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and Premier of the Cabinet, went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
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“After more than a hundred years of struggle, the Communist Party of China has demonstrated distinctive qualities such as being committed to seeking truth, rooted in the people, and embracing the world. It has not only advanced the modernization of a huge population through its outstanding governance capacity, but has also continuously promoted theoretical innovation and enriched development practices, contributing Chinese wisdom to global governance and the cause of human development.” Ruvislei González, a senior researcher at the Center for International Political Studies of Cuba, recently said in an exclusive interview with this newspaper.
González believes that the Communist Party of China insists on testing and developing truth through practice, and uses innovative theories to guide practice forward. “The Communist Party of China has continuously advanced the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, forming a theoretical system that conforms to China’s national conditions and keeps pace with the development of the times, and has successfully explored a path of modern development with Chinese characteristics.” He stated that the Communist Party of China has not only put forward the modernization of material civilization and spiritual civilization in coordination, but has also creatively incorporated the construction of ecological civilization into the modernization process, forming a theory of modernization in which humanity and nature coexist in harmony.
“Only by standing firmly with the people can one possess a solid foundation for governance. In the practice of governing the country and managing state affairs, the Communist Party of China leads the entire Chinese people in comprehensively advancing the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, allowing all the people to share in the fruits of modern development.” González said that the Communist Party of China united and led the Chinese people to win the battle against poverty, historically resolved the problem of absolute poverty, and completed the largest poverty reduction practice in the world. Through practical measures such as promoting new urbanization and accelerating the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, China’s integrated urban-rural development has continuously achieved new results, and many modern villages are no less livable than cities. “I have visited Hubei, Sichuan, Guangxi and other places in China, witnessed the achievements of local urban and rural modernization, saw the happy smiles on the faces of the people, and truly felt that the Communist Party of China has implemented the people-centered philosophy in concrete development.”
González stated that the Communist Party of China has always embraced the world with a broad vision, promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with the responsibility of a major country. The Communist Party of China
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 - On the afternoon of July 10, Namibian President Ndeitunga went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Reporter Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) The Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on July 10: At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kosharbayev will pay a working visit to China from July 13 to 14.
Return to TopBangkok, July 10 (Our Correspondent Bai Yuanqi (白元琪)) — The promotion conference for the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the "Share the Big Market · Export to China" (共享大市场·出口中国) Thailand special event was held in Bangkok on the 9th. More than 200 representatives from Chinese and Thai business communities participated, jointly discussing the high-quality development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
During the event, the China International Import Expo Bureau (中国国际进口博览局) promoted the 9th CIIE on site, and the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (中国食品土畜进出口商会) introduced the potential for expanding imports of agricultural and food products. Chinese and Thai enterprises conducted on-site business negotiations, exploring cooperation opportunities around key areas such as rubber, fruits, and cosmetics.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Reporter Li Xinyi) — The Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on July 10: At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Solomon Islands, Honipwira (霍尼普维拉), will pay an official visit to China from July 10 to 15.
Return to TopRecently, the completion and opening ceremony of the upgrading and renovation project of National Highway 7 (Skun–Kampong Cham section), undertaken by China Road and Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd. (中国路桥工程有限责任公司), was held. It is reported that this highway is one of the eight arterial roads radiating outward from Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, with a total length of 45.504 kilometers. The smooth completion and opening of the project is of great significance for enriching and improving the regional road network structure and enhancing the comprehensive transport capacity within the region.
The photo shows an aerial view of National Highway 7 (Skun–Kampong Cham section).
Photo report by Bai Yuanqi (白元琪) and Koy Cheamot.
Our newspaper Shanghai, July 10 (Reporter Li Linwei) The "Red Hall Forum · High-End Dialogue: Soft Power of a Century-Old Major Party in Long-Term Governance" (红厅论坛·高端对话：百年大党长期执政的软实力) international seminar was held in Shanghai on the 10th. One hundred diplomats, think tank experts, and media reporters from 40 countries participated.
The seminar was co-organized by the Research Planning Department of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee (中央党史和文献研究院科研规划部), the Xinhua Institute (新华社研究院), and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Guests engaged in in-depth exchanges and discussions around the theory and practice of the Chinese Communist Party in advancing party self-construction, on topics such as "focusing on the governance concept of putting the people first," "the ideological guidance of theoretical innovation," and "the firm pursuit of peaceful development."
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Islamabad, July 10 (Reporter Zhao Yipu (赵益普)) — On July 9, the Pakistan-China Economic and Cultural Council (巴基斯坦—中国经济文化理事会) held a themed seminar in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, with nearly 300 participants including party representatives, government officials, and think tank scholars from both China and Pakistan, deeply discussing the Chinese Communist Party's experience and achievements in governing the party and the country. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong (姜再冬) stated at the seminar that China and Pakistan are ironclad friends and all-weather strategic cooperative partners. China is willing to deepen exchanges on party and state governance experience with Pakistan, while accelerating the building of an "upgraded version" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (中巴经济走廊) and solidly advancing the action plan for building a China-Pakistan community with a shared future. At the seminar, the latest themed promotional video of the Chinese Communist Party, "Answer to the World" (给世界的回答), jointly produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and People's Daily, was also played.
Return to TopNANNING, July 10 (Xinhua) — The National Flood Control Headquarters (国家防总) special coordination meeting on preparedness and response to Typhoon Bawang, the ninth typhoon of the year, was held on the 10th in Nanning, Guangxi. Zhang Guoqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended and delivered a speech. He emphasized that it is necessary to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and directives and the spirit of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting, earnestly implement Premier Li Qiang's requirements and the State Council executive meeting's deployments, always place the safety of people's lives and property in the first position, build in a cushion of advance preparation, fight a proactive battle, and go all out to win the tough battle of preventing and responding to Typhoon Bawang.
Zhang Guoqing emphasized that leading cadres at all levels must report to their posts and be in place, resolutely shoulder the political responsibility for flood prevention and disaster relief, exert force from the front, assign forces to guard positions, and actively engage in battle against Typhoon Bawang. Key locations must be watched closely and guarded firmly, with increased patrol frequency for historical hazard points, reservoir dams, and river embankments; diseased and dangerous reservoirs must discharge water in advance and cannot operate while ill. Early warnings and emergency responses must be issued with a cushion of advance preparation, coordinate and take into account both upstream and downstream, left and right banks, prominently focus on imminent-disaster warnings for localized sudden extreme rainstorms, medium and small river floods, mountain torrents and mudslides, strengthen early-warning "hailing and responding" in remote mountainous areas and at nighttime, and strictly prevent secondary disasters. Transfer and evacuation must be carried out with a cushion of advance preparation; for special groups such as the elderly, weak, sick, disabled, pregnant, and young, as well as personnel in high-risk areas such as mountain torrent gully mouths and flood discharge channels, those who should be transferred must be transferred early, those who should be transferred must be transferred completely, and those who should be transferred must be transferred quickly. National comprehensive fire and rescue teams and various professional rescue teams must be prepositioned and deployed, ready to act upon hearing orders; relevant departments and units must strengthen duty and watch-keeping to ensure timely and efficient handling of dangerous situations and disasters. At the same time, the string of production safety must be kept taut at all times, and production safety measures must be implemented firmly and meticulously to resolutely prevent the occurrence of major and extraordinarily serious accidents.
Return to TopXinhua, Nanning, July 10 -- According to the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the requirements of Premier Li Qiang, Zhang Guoqing (张国清), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, representing the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, led relevant department heads from the 9th to the 10th to Guigang City and Nanning City in Guangxi to guide and support the work of ensuring the living conditions of disaster-affected people and post-disaster emergency repair and recovery. He stressed that General Secretary Xi Jinping is very concerned about and very worried about the disaster-affected people, and has repeatedly urged that work such as emergency rescue and disaster relief, ensuring the living conditions of disaster-affected people, and post-disaster emergency repair and recovery must be done well. Guangxi and all relevant parties must fully implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and directives, carry out Premier Li Qiang's requirements, properly resettle disaster-affected people, guarantee their basic living needs, fully support the emergency repair and recovery of disaster-affected areas, and help the disaster areas restore normal production and living order as soon as possible.
In Hengzhou (横州市), Nanning City, and Guigang City, which were severely affected by the disaster, Zhang Guoqing went to resettlement sites for disaster-affected people, residential communities, street-front shops, and Liulan Village (六蓝村) and Dutian Village (独田村), conveying General Secretary Xi Jinping's care and sympathy and deep concern for the broad masses of cadres and the people in the disaster areas. He conducted on-site inspections of the living conditions of the centrally resettled people, and carefully learned about the situation regarding road cleaning, environmental disinfection, water, electricity, and gas supply, and the guarantee of living conditions for disaster-affected people. He emphasized that under the strong leadership and effective command of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, Guangxi and all relevant parties have gone all out in flood prevention and disaster relief, and road transportation, electricity, water, gas, and communication supply are gradually being restored. Efforts must be concentrated on the work of ensuring the living conditions of disaster-affected people and emergency repair and recovery.
Zhang Guoqing stated that we must do a meticulous and heartfelt job of ensuring the living conditions of disaster-affected people, speed up the allocation and distribution of materials such as food, medicine, and heatstroke prevention and cooling supplies, and effectively guarantee the basic living needs of disaster-affected people. For people who face difficulties in their lives after the disaster, we must provide careful care and assistance, preventing the disaster from causing poverty or a return to poverty. We must ensure the smooth operation and unimpeded flow of infrastructure such as electricity, transportation, and communications, accelerate urban and rural drainage, sludge removal, environmental disinfection, and sanitation and epidemic prevention, thoroughly inspect flooded houses, promptly remove hazards and reinforce them, so that disaster-affected people can return to their homes safely as soon as possible. We must carry out in-depth disaster investigation and assessment, draw inferences from one instance about other cases regarding the problems discovered, and urge all localities to continuously strengthen hazard investigation, monitoring and early warning, and patrol protection in high-risk areas such as rivers and lakes, dangerous reservoirs, and areas prone to geological disasters, and strictly prevent secondary disasters such as dam breaches, collapses, landslides, and mudslides. The current flood prevention situation remains severe and complex. We must further strengthen bottom-line thinking, enhance information sharing and coordinated linkage between upstream and downstream, left and right banks, and main and tributary streams, try to issue early warnings and emergency responses as far in advance as possible, decisively take measures for evacuation and avoidance, and go all out to protect the safety of people's lives and property and social stability.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Reporter Jin Xin (金歆)) — The organizing committee meeting of the 2026 "Hundred Jurists, Hundred Lectures" (百名法学家百场报告会) rule-of-law publicity activity was held in Beijing on the 9th. Chen Wenqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and president of the China Law Society, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. He stated that it is necessary to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, thoroughly implement the important guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping on the work of comprehensive law-based governance, thoroughly implement the important letter-spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping to the Ninth National Congress of the China Law Society, solidly carry out the "Double Hundred" (双百) activity, guide the broad masses of cadres and the people to deeply comprehend the decisive significance of the Two Establishments (两个确立), resolutely achieve the Two Upholds (两个维护), and consciously become firm believers and loyal practitioners of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law.
Chen Wenqing fully affirmed the achievements of the "Double Hundred" activity. He pointed out that the "Double Hundred" activity must always take studying, publicizing, and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law as its primary political task, deeply publicize the great significance, scientific system, profound heritage, and practical power of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, focus on explaining the Twelve Persistences (十二个坚持), and continuously promote the study, publicity, and implementation to go deeper and more solid.
Chen Wenqing demanded that it is necessary to further strengthen rule-of-law publicity work, and be adept at consolidating the foundation of the rule of law through universal law-abiding by the people. It is necessary to focus on publicizing the Constitution, focus on publicizing laws and regulations closely related to the people, focus on publicizing the vivid practices of law enforcement and judiciary, so that the people can feel that fairness and justice are right by their side. It is necessary to focus on the leading cadres as the key minority (关键少数), continuously improving the ability to use rule-of-law thinking and rule-of-law methods to promote work. It is necessary to face the people as the vast majority (绝大多数), creating a favorable environment in which the whole society upholds the rule of law, abides by rules, respects contracts, and maintains justice.
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On July 10, the Long March 10B carrier rocket (长征十号乙运载火箭) (hereinafter referred to as the "Long March 10B rocket") launched from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site (海南商业航天发射场), after which a "sea dance of rocket and ship" spectacularly unfolded. As the large net of the sea recovery platform "Navigator" (领航者号) ship steadily caught the returning first-stage body of the Long March 10B rocket, China's aerospace industry once again made history.
This mission is China's first successful implementation of controlled recovery of a launch vehicle's first stage, and also the world's first net-based recovery of a launch vehicle. The Long March 10B rocket has become China's first model of reusable launch vehicle to successfully implement recovery.
Rocket recovery is a world-leading aerospace technology, with enormous risks and extremely high difficulty. China's aerospace industry has boldly innovated and successfully explored the net-based recovery model, which will in the future support China's aerospace path of low cost, high frequency, and sustainability.
Why did China adopt the sea net-based recovery method? How will the success of the first recovery affect the commercial aerospace landscape? What is the relationship between the Long March 10B and the Long March 10A, Long March 10C, and other rockets in the same series? The reporter conducted an interview.
Rocket recovery, divided into these steps
On February 11 this year, the Long March 10 series launch vehicle system low-altitude demonstration verification flight test mission successfully achieved sea splashdown recovery. At that time, the rocket's first-stage body took off and was required to splash down and be recovered in a designated sea area.
This time, the entire rocket body took off, the second-stage body successfully entered orbit, and the first-stage body made a cushioned landing via the flexible net structure of the sea recovery platform. This is a comprehensive verification of rocket recovery technology under a completely real flight profile, and the technical difficulty can be imagined.
The biggest highlight is rocket recovery. How does a rocket in flight return?
Experts from the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation introduced that the return of the Long March 10B rocket's first stage is throughout in complex airflow, like completing a set of extreme "gymnastics" maneuvers. The rocket completes a series of highly difficult and precise actions within less than 6 minutes, including "turning around" in the air, "braking" to decelerate, and precise landing, achieving "can be controlled", "can return accurately", "can land steadily", and "can be caught".
Specifically, after the first and second stages separate, the first stage is still in an upward flying state. It must first perform coasting and attitude adjustment, turning around in the air.
Then comes powered deceleration, with the engine reigniting to slow down like stepping on the brakes. During this process, a series of complex preparations such as propellant management, tank pressurization, and engine pre-cooling must be completed in an extremely short time.
Next is aerodynamic deceleration, relying on the aerodynamic drag generated by grid fins to further slow down.
Finally, the precise landing segment, as the rocket approaches the sea surface, it highly coordinates with the recovery ship already on standby in the predetermined sea area.
In the final scene, the rocket automatically deploys hooks at a predetermined height and steadily hangs on the multiple "井"-shaped (井字形) ropes of the recovery net, completing capture and recovery. The systems on the rocket and the ship move toward each other, with precise control.
Sea net-based recovery, these are the benefits
Why adopt the sea net-based recovery method?
Reusable rocket technologies include parachute recovery, horizontal recovery, vertical recovery, etc. Currently, the mainstream rocket recovery mode in the world is vertical takeoff and landing recovery. Net-based recovery is a type of vertical takeoff and landing recovery, allowing the returning rocket to not stand on "legs" but to fly directly into a large net and be gently "embraced".
Experts from the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation introduced that net-based recovery helps simplify the rocket's structure; the rocket does not need to be equipped with complex landing legs, which can reduce the weight of the rocket body and increase payload capacity and efficiency. At the same time, net-based recovery has strong adaptability to deviations in the rocket's landing point, and the capture window can be "amplified" through net coordination. In addition, the net-based recovery system can be designed in a series to adapt to the recovery needs of different scales of rockets.
Why sea net-based recovery instead of land net-based recovery?
Experts explained that on one hand, this is to adapt to the launch trajectory of the launch site located in Wenchang, and on the other hand, because the sea is open and safer, and the platform can also be moved and adjusted at any time.
However, this choice also means greater technical difficulty.
Sea net-based recovery is not a "one-man show" for the rocket; it requires high-precision coordinated matching between the rocket and the ship in a dynamic state. The ship must find the rocket, and the rocket must also find the ship. On the vast sea, the recovery platform is by no means stationary in wind and waves; even if equipped with advanced dynamic positioning systems to resist drift, it cannot completely eliminate swaying.
Sea recovery is also limited by sea conditions, and the impact of the recovery ship's motion characteristics under different sea conditions on the rocket body's landing cushioning and stability must be considered. To overcome multiple challenges, the "Navigator" ship can become a stable and precise mobile landing field on the vast sea.
Rocket recovery technology, even harder than launching
The Long March 10B rocket adopts a 5-meter diameter two-stage tandem configuration, and is a large liquid launch vehicle. The total rocket takeoff thrust is about 890 tons, takeoff weight is about 760 tons, and the total length of the first flight rocket is about 63 meters.
If in reusable state, the Long March 10B rocket's low Earth orbit payload capacity is 16 tons, which can meet the needs of various missions such as low-orbit satellite internet constellation deployment and large commercial satellite launches, with performance advantages of large capacity and high cost-effectiveness, suitable for batch launch needs of commercial aerospace.
Rocket reusability is the inevitable path for humanity's future large-scale free entry into and exit from space, and also an important support for China's construction of a space power.
Traditional rockets are disposable and costly; if they can be recovered and reused, costs can be significantly reduced.
Experts frankly stated that rocket recovery is extremely difficult. It must change from launch state to return state, pass through the atmosphere, precisely control attitude and speed in complex airflow, and finally reach the designated location smoothly — this process is even harder than launching.
This mission is precisely a uniquely Chinese path that China's aerospace industry has taken to solve this problem.
To ensure mission success, the Long March 10B rocket, within a limited development cycle, overcame key core technologies such as adaptability to complex force and thermal environments, high-precision navigation control, and sea platform net-based capture and recovery. This is another vivid practice of self-reliance and independent innovation (自力更生、自主创新).
Experts stated that the significance of this first flight for China's commercial aerospace development lies in breaking through low-cost, large-capacity reusable rocket technology, filling the domestic gap in this field. In the future, it will be able to significantly reduce commercial launch costs and enhance the competitiveness of China's commercial aerospace in the international market.
In the future, the Long March 10B rocket will undertake low-orbit satellite constellation networking and other commercial launch missions, supporting large-scale networking needs such as low-orbit satellite internet and medium-orbit communication satellites.
This launch of the Long March 10B rocket is also the second time the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site has executed a new-type rocket first launch mission after its completion. Facing the launch demands of rockets with larger payload capacity, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site conducted joint rehearsals in advance, coordinated multiple departments, completed the full-process debugging of transport, docking, and vertical erection, and verified the four-cylinder load-bearing support capability of the No. 2 launch pad.
Long March 10 "brothers", building a new aerospace transportation system
What are the relationships and differences among the Long March 10 rocket, Long March 10A rocket, Long March 10B rocket, and the Long March 10C rocket under development?
The Long March 10A, 10B, and 10C rockets, three "brothers" with the same roots, are all derived configurations formed through modular and universal design based on the Long March 10 basic type. The Long March 10 rocket is a new generation of launch vehicle developed for China's manned lunar landing mission.
Experts from the First Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation introduced that the Long March 10A, 10B, and 10C rockets all adopt the design concept of "one diameter, two types of engines, three modules", share core technologies, and multiple identical parts can achieve efficient inheritance and reuse of production and manufacturing conditions.
For example, all three types of rockets have a 5-meter diameter, making it convenient for unified manufacturing and use when "building blocks". The first stage of the Long March 10B rocket is actually the first stage of the Long March 10A rocket. Another example: one type of engine can be applied to both the Long March 10B and Long March 10C rockets, helping to achieve efficient production, testing, and future inspection and reuse of engines.
However, according to the needs of China's aerospace missions, these types of rockets have significant differences in positioning and functions, with clear distinctions made in second-stage configuration, recovery methods, etc.
The Long March 10A rocket is the core force for China's future near-Earth crewed missions.
As China's new generation near-Earth crewed rocket, the Long March 10A rocket primarily undertakes low-orbit crew and cargo missions. It can be called the "comprehensive upgraded version" of the Long March 2F rocket and the Long March 7 rocket. It will become the "ladder of life" for astronauts to travel between Earth and the space station. The first stage of the Long March 10A rocket adopts a reusable design. Compared with the Long March 2F rocket, the Long March 10A rocket uses non-toxic, non-polluting liquid oxygen kerosene propellant, which is more environmentally friendly; compared with the Long March 7 rocket, it adopts a 5-meter diameter two-stage configuration, with higher test and launch efficiency, stronger payload capacity, and can perform space station missions more safely, quickly, and efficiently.
The Long March 10B rocket is the key support for accelerating the application of reusable rockets.
In terms of technical scheme, the Long March 10B rocket is composed of the first stage of the Long March 10A rocket and a newly developed liquid oxygen methane second stage. Unlike the Long March 10A rocket, which undertakes national major engineering missions, the Long March 10B rocket mainly targets China's commercial launch market, with stronger payload capacity and wider mission adaptability.
The Long March 10C rocket is the main force in the future commercial rocket market.
The Long March 10C rocket is composed of a liquid oxygen methane first stage and the liquid oxygen methane module of the Long March 10B rocket's second stage, making it a fully liquid oxygen methane rocket. The Long March 10C rocket is positioned as a main commercial rocket, with stronger payload capacity, able to better meet the needs of different commercial launch missions.
The Long March 10C rocket has been deeply embedded with commercial genes from the very beginning of its design, which directly determines its technical scheme selection. Considering propellant usage and the convenience of high-frequency inspection and maintenance, it selects liquid oxygen methane propellant; from the perspective of improving test and launch efficiency, it adopts the same "three-horizontal" (三平) test-launch mode as the Long March 10B rocket. Currently, the Long March 10C rocket is under intensive development.
Looking to the future, the three types of rockets Long March 10A, 10B, and 10C will together form the core capability foundation of China's aerospace transportation system. They will continuously improve China's technological level of reusable rockets and high-frequency reuse launch capabilities, and also lay a solid foundation for the strongest "sky ladder" for China's manned lunar landing rocket, the Long March 10, pushing the footsteps of human space exploration further into deep space.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 10 — The State Council has appointed and removed state personnel.
Appointed Fan Bi (范必) as Deputy Director of the Research Office of the State Council; appointed Tang Hongwu (唐洪武) as President of Sun Yat-sen University.
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A light tap of the fingertip can quickly purchase tickets; swiping an ID card allows entry to the station and boarding. Supporting this “silky smooth” experience is precisely the world’s largest real-time ticketing system — China Railway 12306 (铁路12306).
On peak days, visits can reach over 260 billion times, with more than 1,400 tickets sold per second… Behind this vast network is a woman affectionately called the “strongest brain” and “Iron Lady” by netizens — Shan Xinghua (单杏花), chief engineer of the China Railway 12306 Technical Center.
In 1996, while still a graduate student, Shan Xinghua was assigned to participate in the research and development of the “China Railway Passenger Ticket Sales and Reservation System” (中国铁路客票发售和预订系统). At that time, buying tickets relied entirely on ticket clerks manually issuing tickets; when the Spring Festival travel rush arrived, passengers queued in long lines at railway stations to purchase tickets. Watching those travelers stamping their feet from the cold in the winter wind, longing to return home, Shan Xinghua’s resolve strengthened: she would use computers to manage the matter of buying tickets. On this road of researching and developing the railway ticketing system, she walked for 30 years.
During the Spring Festival travel rush of 2012 was the most difficult time for Shan Xinghua and her team. That year, the 12306 website faced the big test of the travel rush, and the huge surge of traffic repeatedly caused the system to “crash.”
“In those days, we were busy working nonstop, anxious and getting angry from stress,” Shan Xinghua said. During the day, the team closely monitored the system for tracking and analysis, researching optimization ideas and plans; at night, they took advantage of the system’s sales downtime to 争分夺秒 (zhēng fēn duó miǎo - “fight for minutes and seize seconds,” racing against time) to upgrade and test.
Faced with complaints and doubts, Shan Xinghua and her team did not lose heart. They redoubled their efforts, achieving major theoretical and technological breakthroughs in areas such as ticket sales organization strategy, seat inventory control, and dynamic transaction queuing.
Facing passengers with different train numbers, different stations, and different itineraries, the system must monitor in real time and issue tickets in real time, ensuring that passengers board and alight in 井然有序 (jǐng rán yǒu xù - “clear and orderly,” in perfect order). Competing in mental strength, physical strength, and pressure resistance, everyone buried their heads in work to break through one technical bottleneck after another. “Later, the system became increasingly stable and more convenient to use,” Shan Xinghua said. “Seeing fewer complaints online and more likes, I feel especially happy and especially proud.”
During this year’s “May Day” holiday, the highest daily railway passenger flow reached 24.844 million person-trips. From advance ticket sales to service for travel, China Railway 12306 operated smoothly and orderly throughout. The full-chain monitoring system and risk intelligent control system designed and developed by the technical team powerfully ensured the safe and stable operation of the system.
Having solved the problem of crashes under high traffic, Shan Xinghua did not stop thinking. She keenly perceived that behind the enormous traffic volume, each passenger has even more specific and subtle needs. Meeting these demands requires not only technological upgrades but also improvements in service philosophy and quality.
In recent years, passengers traveling by train have often found pleasant surprises in unexpected moments: elderly people see that the APP login has been simplified and the font has become larger; pets can now ride the high-speed rail, and ski equipment can also be carried on board; facing heavy large luggage, one can also book the “Light Pack Travel” service… Today, online comments, voices on Weibo, feedback from customer service, and so on have all become directions for improvement and enhancement of China Railway 12306.
“Passengers’ aspirations for a better travel life have no limits, and we will never stop moving forward!” Shan Xinghua said firmly.
Return to TopFuzhou, July 10 (Reporter Zhong Ziwei (钟自炜)) — On the morning of July 10, the Quanzhou City Government of Fujian Province held a press conference on the fire accident at Huiteng Shoe Company (辉腾鞋业) in Chendai Town (陈埭镇), Jinjiang City, to report on the relevant circumstances of the accident. This fire caused 28 people to tragically lose their lives. Currently, on-site rescue work has been basically completed, and the work of aftermath care and reassurance is being vigorously advanced.
The reporter learned at the press conference that after the accident occurred, Fujian Province, Quanzhou City, and Jinjiang City quickly activated emergency response mechanisms, established an accident handling working group, and mobilized more than 500 professional rescue personnel from firefighting, medical, emergency management, public security, housing and construction, and other departments to go all out in rescue operations. On-site, 213 people were evacuated and rescued, among whom 2 died after being sent to the hospital, while another 26 missing persons were confirmed to have tragically lost their lives after all-out search and rescue. As of 0:35 on July 10, on-site rescue work had been basically completed, and work such as aftermath care and reassurance is being carried out with full force.
According to the introduction, after the accident occurred, Jinjiang City immediately activated emergency response, established an aftermath handling group, and selected more than 200 Party cadres to form 28 small teams, with special teams liaising with the families of the deceased, and throughout the process carry out work such as condolence payments, insurance claims, and life assistance.
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水火无情 (shuǐ huǒ wú qíng - "fire and water have no mercy," describing the merciless nature of disasters); workplace safety is no small matter. If we had been cautious, some accidents could have been avoided, but why do we always, only when it is too late to regret, then 悔不当初 (huǐ bù dāng chū - "regret not having acted as at first," to regret one's past mistakes)?
"All regions and relevant departments must deeply draw lessons," "grasp firmly and implement meticulously the safety production measures," General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions 切中肯綮 (qiè zhòng kěn qìng - "cut precisely into the joint," to hit the crucial point) and sound the alarm.
Some treat others' accidents as stories to listen to, and do not 举一反三 (jǔ yī fǎn sān - "raise one and infer three," to learn from one instance and infer others) to investigate hidden dangers; some hold a fluke mentality, thinking that if it did not happen yesterday or today, it will not happen tomorrow; some take saying as doing, do not command from the front, do not layer and solidify responsibilities, and their hidden danger inspections are mere "going through the motions"; some prioritize development over safety, dare not truly confront and tackle tough issues, thus planting the "bombs" that cause accidents.
If systems are not implemented, they amount to zero.
Think to the position, act to the position, implement the system to the position, and one must also always be in position — only then can a closed loop of implementation be formed.
The painful lesson warns us that workplace safety must have the 警钟长鸣 (jǐng zhōng cháng míng - "alarm bell constantly ringing," to remain vigilant) and be constantly grasped without slackening; not a bit of relaxation is allowed. All levels must integrate safety awareness into daily routines, turn safety management into a habit, always keep the string of workplace safety taut, and with actions that are stricter, more concrete, and more detailed, firmly hold the safety bottom line, and earnestly protect the life and property safety of the people.
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On July 8, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized in his important speech at the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, the Conference of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协第十一次全国代表大会): "Promoting the flourishing of our country's science and technology cause requires the joint efforts of the entire Party and the whole society. We must uphold and strengthen the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee over science and technology work, extensively mobilize participation from all sides, and gather a strong synergy for building a powerful nation in science and technology."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech sparked enthusiastic reactions in all sectors of society, especially in the scientific and technological community, inspiring scientific and technological workers to 只争朝夕 (zhǐ zhēng zhāo xī - "seize the day and night," to make the most of time) and 埋头苦干 (mái tóu kǔ gàn - "bury head and work hard," to work diligently without distraction), and to make new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology. Everyone unanimously expressed that they must adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, seize the day and work hard, and make new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology.
Integrating and advancing the development of education, science and technology, and talent
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Integrating and advancing the development of education, science and technology, and talent is a successful experience we have explored and summarized in practice. We must optimize the mechanism for collaborative education of science and education, adhere to training in use and using in training, and focus on discovering and cultivating more outstanding young scientific and technological talents on the front line of scientific research."
Treat the building of a young scientific and technological talent team as a strategic project. The University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学) jointly established science and technology excellence classes with research institutes and high-tech enterprises, exploring and forming a characteristic education model of "combining science and education, combining theory and practice, and combining institutes and departments," and batches of young students have grown into important forces for scientific and technological innovation. "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has pointed the way forward and provided fundamental guidance for our work in talent cultivation, introduction, and utilization," said Chang Jin (常进), academician and president of the University of Science and Technology of China. The University of Science and Technology of China will adhere to the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education, continuously deepen the integration of science and education and the integration of industry and education, continuously improve the independent cultivation system for top-notch innovative talents, and cultivate more outstanding talents with innovative spirit and practical ability.
At the 149 Factory of the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (中国航天科技集团八院149厂), a group of young people are busily engaged in the development of products related to manned lunar landing. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that 'the future of science lies in the youth,' which further strengthens our confidence in cultivating young skilled talents," said Wang Shuqun (王曙群), leader of the docking mechanism assembly team of the 149 Factory. The team explores a collaborative training mechanism of "one master with multiple apprentices, one apprentice with multiple masters," allowing more young people to hone their skills in major engineering practices and shoulder heavy responsibilities on the new journey of building a powerful aerospace nation.
The growth of young scientific and technological talents cannot be separated from the support and encouragement of senior scientists. "General Secretary Xi Jinping encouraged us to do the work of passing on experience, helping, and guiding with heart and soul," said Zhang Jun (张军), academician and Party Secretary of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学). More and more young scientific and technological talents are taking on major roles in national major scientific and technological breakthroughs. "We will further leverage the exemplary and leading role of academicians, form research teams combining senior, middle-aged, and young scientists, be willing to act as a ladder and teach by precept and example, so that young scientific and technological talents can grow their abilities and realize their ambitions while undertaking major national tasks," Zhang Jun said.
"Listening to General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech deeply inspired me and made me feel even more responsible," said Ge Shichun (葛诗春), senior engineer of the Circulation Service Section of the Guizhou Data Circulation and Trading Service Center (贵州省数据流通交易服务中心) and a representative of the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology. In recent years, Guizhou has accelerated the development of the artificial intelligence industry, proactively opened up scenarios, and used AI technology to deeply empower industries such as mining, tourism, and mountain agriculture, providing a broad practical stage for the growth of young scientific and technological workers. "The young generation must bravely shoulder heavy burdens and face difficulties head-on. I will base myself on my post, promote more AI innovation achievements to empower industrial development and serve people's lives, and integrate my youthful struggle into the building of a powerful nation in science and technology," Ge Shichun said.
Improving the efficiency of scientific and technological innovation investment and making good use of the baton of science and technology evaluation
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Improve the efficiency of scientific and technological innovation investment." "All levels and relevant parties must improve systems and mechanisms, enhance management methods, ensure that real money is not only invested in place but also used well, and achieve the unity of increased investment scale and improved efficiency."
The total R&D expenditure of our society continues to grow, fully reflecting the firm determination of the Party and the state to develop the science and technology cause. Chen Haisheng (陈海生), director and researcher of the Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院工程热物理研究所), led his team to persistently tackle key technologies in compressed air energy storage, winning the Second Prize of the 2025 National Technology Invention Award. "The stable and continuous national scientific research investment has given us tremendous support," Chen Haisheng said. General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has further strengthened the confidence of researchers in long-term tackling. The team will continue to make persistent efforts around key core technologies in the energy storage field, striving to achieve more original breakthroughs and contribute to the green and low-carbon transformation of our country's energy.
Enterprise R&D investment continues to increase, with more social forces supporting scientific and technological innovation. Recently, Levima New Materials (联泓新科) successfully put into operation a 50,000-ton/year industrial plant for CO₂-based biodegradable polypropylene carbonate (PPC), which has benefited from years of sustained R&D investment. "There are no shortcuts to innovation. Persistence does not guarantee success, but without persistence, success is doomed," said Zheng Yueming (郑月明), Chairman of Levima New Materials and a representative of the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology. "Enterprises will continue to deepen industry-university-research cooperation and strive to push more scientific and technological achievements to the market."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that 'we must guide enterprises to increase R&D investment.' We will keep in mind the General Secretary's instructions and promote the transformation and implementation of more achievements," said Zhang Lizong (章立宗), Director of the Science and Technology Digitalization Department of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Shaoxing Power Supply Company (国家电网浙江电力绍兴供电公司). The company focuses on continuous tackling in areas such as smart grids, artificial intelligence, and green energy, and cooperates with universities and enterprises to promote the application of achievements. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the company obtained 569 authorized patents, and innovation achievements have continuously been transformed into new drivers of development.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Science and technology evaluation should focus on acting according to the laws of scientific research. Project evaluation, institution assessment, and talent evaluation must all strengthen the orientation toward innovation capability, quality, effectiveness, and contribution, reflect the differences of different categories, and must not have vague indicator weights or even put the cart before the horse, and must not engage in 'one-size-fits-all' or 'mixing everything together in one pot.'"
Promoting scientific research activities and optimizing the innovation environment require continuously pushing forward the reform of science and technology evaluation. Tong Guili (佟桂莉), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology (浙江省科技厅), said, "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech is rich in content and inspiring, and we are deeply encouraged. In recent years, Zhejiang has deepened the reform of science and technology evaluation, accelerated the construction of a diversified and classified evaluation system that conforms to the laws of scientific and technological innovation, and pushed the R&D investment intensity to about 3.3%, a record high. In the next step, we will give full play to the baton role of science and technology evaluation, and accelerate the construction of a science and technology evaluation system oriented toward innovation capability, quality, effectiveness, and contribution."
Different disciplines have different scientific research laws, and evaluation standards should also reflect differences. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that 'science and technology evaluation should focus on acting according to the laws of scientific research,' which greatly inspires us front-line researchers," said Tang Xiaoying (唐晓颖), tenured associate professor of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (南方科技大学). He deeply felt that the school has given more evaluation autonomy to departments and colleges, established a more scientific and reasonable evaluation mechanism based on the characteristics of different disciplines, and encouraged young teachers to settle down and conduct original research. "Only by creating a scientific research ecology that respects laws, encourages innovation, and tolerates failure can we allow more young researchers to concentrate on tackling truly important scientific issues without distraction," Tang Xiaoying said.
Carrying forward the fine tradition of serving the country and benefiting the people, and making new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "The vast number of scientific and technological workers are an important force in building a modern socialist power. We hope that everyone will carry forward the fine tradition of serving the country and benefiting the people, and make new contributions to building a powerful nation in science and technology."
After 25 years of continuous tackling, Wang Enge (王恩哥), academician of the School of Physics at Peking University, led his team to accurately measure the nuclear quantum effect of a single hydrogen bond for the first time, establishing a new paradigm of full quantum effect research that breaks through traditional frameworks. This achievement, which won the First Prize of the 2025 National Natural Science Award, stems from the team's decades of persistent exploration. "Basic research requires both being willing to sit on the cold bench and daring to venture into the 'no-man's land,'" Wang Enge said. The state's long-term stable support for basic research has created a good environment for researchers to concentrate on tackling problems. In the future, we will continue to aim at the world's scientific frontiers, strive to produce more original achievements, provide a source of fresh water for scientific and technological innovation, and set an example for young scientific and technological workers to climb the peaks of science.
Marching into the deep earth has always been an important mission shouldered by our country's geological science and technology workers. Hou Zengqian (侯增谦), academician of the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (中国地质科学院), led his team to continuously promote the tackling of key technologies such as deep resource exploration, focusing on the major needs of national energy and resource security. "General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has further strengthened our confidence in carrying out scientific and technological tackling oriented toward major national needs," Hou Zengqian said. We will continue to focus on key core technologies such as deep earth exploration, metallogenic theory, and resource exploration, continuously improve the guarantee capability for strategic mineral resources, and contribute more scientific and technological strength to firmly holding the "rice bowl" of energy.
Artificial intelligence is accelerating development, and computing power has become an important foundation supporting scientific and technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Recently, the first domestic all-Chinese-made 100,000-card AI super cluster, the Sundance 8000 (曙光8000), was officially completed, marking a new stage in the construction of our country's AI infrastructure. "General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized 'promoting AI to empower scientific research,' which has strengthened our confidence," said Li Bin (李斌), chief engineer of the Sundance 8000. We will continue to build independent, controllable, open, and shared new computing power infrastructure, providing strong support for breakthroughs in key core technologies and the development of new quality productive forces.
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech has strengthened our determination to serve the country and benefit the people," said Hu Shuwen (胡树文), professor at China Agricultural University (中国农业大学). After returning from overseas studies, he has long been committed to soil improvement, treating millions of mu of saline-alkali land. In the past two years, he led his team to rely on the Pinggu Agricultural Zhongguancun Doctor Farm (平谷农业中关村博士农场) project to explore and form a "five-dimensional collaborative whole-chain standardized production system for agricultural products" covering the entire agricultural production process. "We must keep in mind the original aspiration of scientific and technological workers, let more scientific research achievements leave the laboratory and enter the fields, and provide strong scientific and technological support for ensuring national food security and advancing the green development of agriculture," Hu Shuwen said.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "We must coordinate development and security, closely track the development trends of new technologies and new applications, strengthen the construction of science and technology governance systems and capabilities, and promote science and technology to be upward and good, safe and controllable, and beneficial to the people."
"General Secretary Xi Jinping's emphasis on 'strengthening the governance of science and technology ethics and security' is a requirement based on a profound insight into the development trends and potential risks of science and technology," said Wang Xixin (王锡锌), professor at the School of Law of Peking University. The rapid development of new technologies inevitably requires corresponding policy systems, laws, regulations, and governance norms. "Around frontier technology fields such as brain-computer interfaces and embodied intelligence, we must continue to conduct forward-looking research on ethics and security risks, cultivate composite governance talents who understand technology, ethics, and law, and contribute Chinese wisdom to global science and technology governance," Wang Xixin said.
The historical achievements and historic changes in the science and technology cause in the new era are fundamentally due to the leadership and navigation of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and to the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Everyone unanimously expressed that they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, forge ahead with determination, pursue excellence, be the vanguard in making contributions to the "15th Five-Year Plan," and realize life value in creating first-class scientific and technological achievements.
(Reporters of this newspaper: Li Junqiang (李君强), Wu Yuehui (吴月辉), Zhao Yongxin (赵永新), Yu Sinan (喻思南), Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶), Gu Yekai (谷业凯), Gu Zhongyang (顾仲阳), Liu Junguo (刘军国))
Return to TopCurrently, all regions and departments are earnestly implementing the important directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping, solidly carrying out various work on disaster prevention and relief, ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that Typhoon Bawang, the 9th typhoon of this year, will make landfall in the coastal area from Wenling (浙江温岭), Zhejiang to Xiapu (福建霞浦), Fujian in the early morning of the 12th, landing as a severe typhoon or typhoon, and after landing it will move northwest then turn northward, gradually weakening in intensity. Affected by it, it is expected that from the 10th to the 11th, southeastern Zhejiang, northeastern Fujian, and other places will have heavy rain to heavy rainstorms; in the next three days, North China and Northeast China will have heavy to rainstorms, and in localized areas of northeastern Hebei and northern Liaoning there will be heavy rainstorms to extremely heavy rainstorms.
At 18:00 on the 10th, the Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a typhoon orange warning, a rainstorm orange warning, and a severe convective weather yellow warning; the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) jointly issued a red meteorological warning for mountain torrent disasters; the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange meteorological risk warning for geological disasters.
On the morning of the 10th, the Ministry of Water Resources held a special consultation meeting to analyze and assess the development trend of Typhoon Bawang, and further arranged and deployed flood and rainstorm defense work. At 9:00 on the 10th, the Ministry of Water Resources initiated a Level IV emergency response for flood defense for the two provinces of Zhejiang and Fujian, and dispatched two work teams to the front line of flood control to assist and guide. At 10:00 on the 10th, the Ministry of Water Resources initiated a Level IV emergency response for flood defense for the three provinces (municipalities) of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
The Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) on the 10th initiated a Level III emergency response for geological disasters for Zhejiang and Fujian, dispatching work teams to guide geological disaster prevention and response work; and initiated a National Level IV emergency response for geological disasters for Beijing and Hebei.
On the 10th, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部) held a video conference, requiring that preventing and responding to Typhoon Bawang be taken as an important task of current agricultural and rural work, making every effort to carry out various flood control and typhoon prevention tasks, and minimizing disaster losses. Before the meeting, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, jointly with the China Meteorological Administration, issued a risk warning for farmland waterlogging and wind damage, and issued an emergency notice to deploy and do a good job in preventing and responding to Typhoon Bawang.
The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters (国家防总) decided at 18:00 on the 10th to upgrade the emergency response for flood control and typhoon prevention for Zhejiang and Fujian from Level III to Level II, and at 19:00 initiated a Level IV emergency response for flood control for Hebei and Liaoning. The Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters has dispatched two work teams to the front lines of Zhejiang and Fujian provinces to assist and guide flood control and typhoon prevention work.
The Zhejiang Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters (浙江省防汛抗旱指挥部) decided at 16:00 on the 10th to upgrade the typhoon prevention emergency response to Level II. At 18:00 on the 10th, the Zhejiang Maritime Safety Administration (浙江海事局) initiated a Level I typhoon prevention emergency response. As of 18:00 on the 10th, all production operations at coastal ports in Zhejiang have been stopped, all 163 coastal passenger shipping routes have been suspended, all 208 water-related projects have been shut down, all related vessels have chosen safe waters to take shelter from the wind, and all irrelevant personnel have been transferred ashore in accordance with the requirement of "evacuate all who should be evacuated" (应撤尽撤).
At 16:30 on the 10th, the Fujian Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters (福建省防汛抗旱指挥部) decided to upgrade the typhoon prevention emergency response to Level II. The Fujian Maritime Safety Administration (福建海事局) maintained a Level II typhoon prevention emergency response. Measures of suspending navigation and work were implemented for passenger ferry routes, ports and docks, water construction projects, etc., and vessels were transferred and personnel evacuated safely and orderly.
Relevant departments in Tianjin track the typhoon's path, intensity, and changes in wind and rain impacts in real time, and increase the frequency of sharing monitoring data and risk warning information with Beijing and Hebei. They pre-position transport vehicles at municipal flood control material warehouses and reserve points for flood control materials stored on behalf, closely contact central warehouses stationed in Tianjin, and prepare for requesting central material reinforcements.
Since July 5, affected by Typhoon Maysak (美莎克), flooding has occurred in many places in Guangxi. A reporter learned from the National Fire and Rescue Administration (国家消防救援局) that as of 12:00 on the 10th, fire and rescue teams across Guangxi had received a total of 4,428 alerts related to flood relief and rescue. The Guangxi Fire and Rescue Corps (广西消防救援总队) deployed 2,820 personnel, 472 vehicles, and 325 boats and vessels, dispatched 14,373 person-times of fire and rescue personnel, 3,029 vehicle-times, and 2,480 vessel-times; cumulatively rescued, evacuated, and transferred over 21,000 people; cumulatively drained 180,000 tons of water; and delivered over 30,000 items of supplies.
In response to recent extreme weather in many parts of China, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (全国总工会) on the 10th allocated 13.5 million yuan in trade union disaster relief funds to support trade unions in Guangxi, Hubei, Gansu, Guizhou, Hunan, and Chongqing in carrying out emergency rescue and disaster relief work. The funds are mainly used to comfort affected workers and emergency rescue personnel.
(Comprehensive reporting by our correspondents Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿), Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋), Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), Yu Jingxian (郁静娴), Yi Shuran (易舒冉), Qi Yukun (亓玉昆), Jiang Nan (江南), Liu Junguo (刘军国), Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋), Dou Hao (窦皓), Fu Wen (付文), Shi Yu (施钰), and Qi Yukun (亓玉昆))
Return to TopThe above images were all taken by Tan Kaiyong (谭凯勇) (People's Vision (人民视觉)).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田豆豆 范昊天
On July 10, a reporter walked into Qicheng Logistics Company (启程物流公司) located on the southern section of Baota Avenue, Huangzhou District (黄州区), Huanggang City, Hubei. Along the way, many civilian houses had collapsed, and the vast warehouses and factory buildings had only their steel structures left. Various large machinery such as excavators, cranes, and tow trucks were busy clearing the rubble, sheet metal, and fallen trees at the site.
Han Rui (韩锐), squad leader of the special duty squad of the Huangzhou District West Lake Third Road Fire Rescue Station (黄州区西湖三路消防救援站) and a young party member who was helping to clear the scene, was one of the first rescuers to arrive: "After receiving the alarm at 8:08 PM on the 6th, the station quickly formed a party member emergency rescue commando team (党员抢险突击队) and rushed to the disaster site with professional equipment. At 8:15 PM, we arrived at a truck that had been overturned by the storm. I used an electric hydraulic spreader to open the deformed door, and then together with a colleague, we carried the driver out and sent him to the 120 ambulance."
On the evening of July 6, severe convective weather suddenly struck Huanggang. A rare EF2-grade tornado, accompanied by heavy rain, swept across the urban area. The local authorities immediately activated an emergency response. More than 2,200 on-duty party members from the city and district responded to the order. Multiple departments formed party member commando teams (党员突击队) and worked overnight to carry out personnel search and rescue, pipeline network emergency repairs, road clearance, and other tasks.
Entering the more severely affected Huanggang Normal University (黄冈师范学院), many public facilities such as teaching buildings, the library, and the gymnasium were damaged. Zhu Hongjiu (朱红久), head of the university's Greening Section, was organizing workers and machinery to clear fallen tree trunks on campus. Yu Yanjun (余艳军), Executive Deputy Director of the Propaganda Department of the Huanggang Normal University Party Committee, introduced that after the disaster occurred, the university fully leveraged the fortress role of party organizations at all levels (战斗堡垒作用) and the vanguard and exemplary role of party members (党员先锋模范作用), conducting overnight clearance and hazard removal, power emergency repairs, and the transfer of injured teachers and students. More than 50 injured teachers and students were properly accommodated that evening.
Zhou Bibo (周碧波), Party Secretary of the East Lake Street Hongqiao Community Party Committee (东湖街道虹桥社区党委), braved the storm to rush back to the community. He led the two committee members (两委成员), grid managers (网格员), party member volunteers, and others, knocking on doors house by house under conditions of power outage and elevator shutdown, organizing personnel evacuation and the transfer of the injured. Chen Han (陈涵), Party Branch Secretary of the West Lake Street Xingang Road Community Party Branch (西湖街道新港路社区党支部), remained on duty throughout, leading community party members and the masses to eliminate safety hazards overnight and strictly prevent secondary disasters. Facing the disaster, the vast number of party members braved the wind and rain, fought against the dangers, and guarded safety.
After the wind and rain, the city gradually restored order. On West Lake Street Student Street, a notice was posted at the entrance of a steamed bun shop: "Sanitation workers, electric power workers, police, firefighters, urban management personnel... all front-line workers, free steamed buns."
"I steamed 60 baskets of buns overnight, and at 4 AM on the 9th, I drove to deliver them to the front-line workers who were holding fast at the disaster site," said the shop owner Chen Mingxin (陈明新). Her stall and food truck were overturned by the tornado, several employees were injured, and the losses were considerable. Thanks to the party members and cadres at all levels and in various departments who conducted emergency rescue overnight, early in the morning she set up her stall and hurriedly made buns for the front-line rescue personnel.
Party and masses united in heart, jointly guarding the homeland. According to the Huanggang City On-site Command Post, as of now, a total of 7,649 people in Huangzhou District have been affected by the disaster, with 5 deaths due to the disaster, and more than 500 people have been centrally transferred and resettled. Party organizations at all levels in Huanggang continue to advance post-disaster recovery work. Party members and cadres are divided into sections to carry out disaster statistics, road cleaning, drainage of accumulated water, circuit emergency repairs, and other tasks. They go door-to-door to visit affected residents, learn about housing damage and property losses, patiently coordinate with assistance policies, and make every effort to help the masses restore production and living order.
Return to TopThis newspaper, Changsha, July 10 (Reporter Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)) From July 8 to 10, Wang Dongming (王东明), Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, led a law enforcement inspection team for the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law (无障碍环境建设法) to conduct an inspection in Hunan. The inspection team heard a report on Hunan’s implementation of the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law and carried out on-site inspections in Changsha and Zhuzhou.
Wang Dongming affirmed the results achieved by Hunan in implementing the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law. He emphasized that it is necessary to thoroughly implement the important directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law, further improve the quality and level of barrier-free environment construction, and provide a strong guarantee for promoting high-quality economic and social development.
Wang Dongming pointed out that it is necessary to align with the people’s new expectations for a better life, vigorously pursue barrier-free environment construction as an important livelihood project and popular project, make good use of the rule-of-law mindset and rule-of-law methods, actively respond to the people’s general concerns regarding the barrier-free environment, strive to advance barrier-free environment construction in tandem with economic and social development, and continuously enhance the people’s sense of gain, happiness, and security.
Return to TopThis newspaper, Harbin, July 10 (Reporter Peng Bo). From July 6 to 10, Xiao Jie (肖捷), Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led a Tourism Law (旅游法) enforcement inspection team to carry out an inspection in Heilongjiang. He emphasized that it is necessary to seriously study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on tourism work, fully implement the various requirements of the Tourism Law regarding promoting the development of the tourism industry, continuously improve policy measures supporting the development of the tourism industry, and continuously achieve new and greater results in vigorously developing distinctive cultural tourism.
The inspection team fully affirmed the achievements made in implementing the Tourism Law in Heilongjiang. Xiao Jie pointed out that the Tourism Law has played an important role in promoting the sustained and healthy development of the tourism industry. It is necessary to further increase the publicity and implementation of the Tourism Law, adhere to a problem-oriented approach, skillfully use legal thinking and legal methods to solve difficulties in the development of the tourism industry, and use the power of the rule of law to ensure that the high-quality development of the tourism industry proceeds steadily and reaches far. It is necessary to actively respond to the demand for legal supply in building a strong tourism country, 与时俱进 (yǔ shí jù jìn - "advance with the times," keep pace with the times) revise and improve the Tourism Law, and better play the guiding, regulating, and safeguarding role of the rule of law.
Return to TopOur newspaper, Guiyang, July 10 (Reporter Xu Jun (徐隽)). From July 6 to 10, Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led the Tourism Law Enforcement Inspection Team to carry out inspections in Guizhou. The enforcement inspection team conducted on-site inspections in Guiyang, Bijie, Zunyi, and other locations, and heard reports on the implementation of the Tourism Law in Guizhou Province.
Zhang Qingwei, on behalf of the enforcement inspection team, fully affirmed the significant achievements made by Guizhou Province in implementing the Tourism Law. He pointed out that the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core attaches great importance to tourism work, leading China to accelerate its transformation from a large tourism country to a strong tourism country, and successfully embarking on a unique path of Chinese tourism development. He hopes that Guizhou Province will thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on tourism work and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, earnestly implement the Tourism Law, deepen the integrated development of "tourism-plus" multi-business formats, continuously raise the level of rule-of-law in tourism development, strive to build a modern tourism system, accelerate the creation of a world-class tourism destination, and with high quality build a colorful Guizhou into a strong tourism province.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘诗瑶 董泽扬 朱笑熺
On July 10, the Long March 10B carrier rocket (hereinafter “LM-10B rocket”) lifted off from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site (海南商业航天发射场). Afterwards, a “sea dance of arrow and ship” was splendidly staged. As the sea recovery platform Pioneer (领航者) steadily caught the returning first-stage airframe of the LM-10B rocket with its large net, China’s space industry once again made history.
This mission is the first successful implementation of controllable recovery of a carrier rocket’s first stage in China, and also the first net-based recovery of a carrier rocket in the world. The LM-10B rocket has become the first type of reusable carrier rocket in China to successfully achieve recovery.
Rocket recovery is a world-leading aerospace technology, with enormous risks and extreme difficulty. China’s space industry has boldly innovated and successfully explored the net-based recovery mode, which will in the future support China’s low-cost, high-frequency, and sustainable space path.
Why did China adopt the sea-based net recovery method? How will the success of the first recovery affect the landscape of commercial aerospace? What is the relationship between the LM-10B and its series siblings such as LM-10A and LM-10C? A reporter conducted interviews.
Rocket recovery, divided into these steps
On February 11 this year, the Long March 10 series carrier rocket system’s low-altitude demonstration and validation flight test mission successfully achieved a sea splashdown recovery. At that time, the first-stage airframe of the rocket took off and was recovered by a planned splashdown in a designated sea area.
This time, the full airframe took off; the second-stage airframe successfully entered orbit, while the first-stage airframe made a cushioned landing via the flexible net structure of the sea recovery platform. This is a comprehensive validation of rocket recovery technology under a completely real flight profile, and the technical difficulty can be imagined.
The biggest highlight is rocket recovery. How does a rocket in flight return?
Experts from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation First Academy (中国航天科技集团一院) explained that the return of the LM-10B rocket’s first stage is entirely within a complex airflow, like completing a set of extreme “gymnastics” moves. The rocket completes a series of high-difficulty, high-precision maneuvers—such as turning around in the air, decelerating and “braking,” and precisely landing—in less than six minutes, achieving “controlled holding,” “accurate return,” “stable landing,” and “secure capture.”
Specifically, after the separation of the first and second stages, the first stage is still in an upward-flying state. It first performs a coasting attitude adjustment, turning around in the air.
Then comes powered deceleration: the engine reignites, slowing down like stepping on the brakes. During this process, a series of complex preparations such as propellant management, tank pressurization, and engine pre-cooling must be completed in an extremely short time.
Next is aerodynamic deceleration, relying on the aerodynamic drag generated by grid fins to further slow down.
Finally, there is the precise landing phase. When the rocket approaches the sea surface, it is highly coordinated with the recovery ship already on standby in the predetermined sea area.
In the final scene, the rocket automatically deploys hooks at a predetermined altitude, securely hooks onto the multiple “well”-shaped ropes of the recovery net, completing capture and recovery. The systems on the rocket and the ship work together in a two-way pursuit with precise control.
Sea-based net recovery, these are the benefits
Why adopt a sea-based net recovery method?
Rocket reuse technologies include parachute recovery, horizontal recovery, vertical recovery, etc. Currently, the mainstream rocket recovery mode in the world is vertical takeoff and vertical landing recovery. Net recovery is a type of vertical takeoff and vertical landing recovery, where the returning rocket does not stand on “legs” but flies directly into a large net and is gently “embraced.”
Experts from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation First Academy explained that net recovery helps simplify the structure on the rocket; the rocket does not need complex landing legs, which can reduce the airframe weight and increase payload capacity and efficiency. At the same time, net recovery has strong adaptability to deviations in the rocket’s landing point; the capture window can be “enlarged” through net-ship coordination. Furthermore, the net recovery system can be designed into a series to adapt to the recovery needs of different rocket sizes.
Why sea-based net recovery rather than land-based net recovery?
Experts explained that, on one hand, this is to adapt to the launch trajectory from the Wenchang launch site; on the other hand, the sea is open and safer, and the platform can also be moved and adjusted at any time.
However, this choice also means greater technical difficulty.
Sea-based net recovery is not a “one-man show” for the rocket; it requires highly precise dynamic coordination and matching between the rocket and the ship. The ship must find the rocket, and the rocket must also find the ship. On the vast sea, the recovery platform is not stationary amidst wind and waves; even with an advanced dynamic positioning system to resist drift, shaking cannot be completely eliminated.
Sea recovery is also limited by sea conditions, and it is necessary to consider the influence of the recovery ship’s motion characteristics under different sea conditions on the cushioned landing and stability of the airframe. To overcome multiple challenges, the Pioneer ship can become a stable, precise mobile landing site on the vast sea.
Rocket recovery technology is even harder than launching
The LM-10B rocket adopts a 5-meter diameter two-stage tandem configuration; it is a large liquid carrier rocket. The total thrust at liftoff is about 890 tons, the takeoff weight is about 760 tons, and the first flight rocket’s total length is about 63 meters.
In a reusable state, the LM-10B rocket’s low-Earth orbit payload capacity is 16 tons, meeting the needs of various missions such as low-orbit satellite internet constellation deployment and large commercial satellite launches. It has performance advantages of large payload capacity and high cost-effectiveness, adapting to the batch launch needs of commercial aerospace.
Rocket reuse is a necessary path for humanity’s future large-scale free entry into and exit from space, and it is also an important support for China’s construction as a space power.
Traditional rockets are disposable and expensive to build; if they can be recovered and reused, costs can be significantly reduced.
Experts candidly stated that rocket recovery is extremely difficult. The rocket must change from a launch state to a return state, pass through the atmosphere, precisely control its attitude and speed in complex airflow, and finally smoothly reach a designated location—this process is even harder than launching.
This mission is precisely a uniquely Chinese path taken by China’s space industry to solve this problem.
To ensure mission success, the LM-10B rocket, within a limited development cycle, overcame key core technologies such as adaptation to complex force-thermal environments, high-precision navigation control, and sea platform net capture recovery. This is another vivid practice of 自力更生 (zì lì gēng shēng - “rely on one’s own efforts,” self-reliance) and independent innovation.
Experts stated that the significance of this first flight for the development of China’s commercial aerospace lies in breaking through low-cost, large-payload reusable rocket technology, filling a domestic gap in this field. In the future, it will significantly reduce commercial launch costs and enhance the competitiveness of China’s commercial aerospace in the international market.
In the future, the LM-10B rocket will undertake low-orbit satellite constellation deployment and other commercial launch missions, supporting large-scale constellation needs such as low-orbit satellite internet and medium-orbit communication satellites.
This launch of the LM-10B rocket is also the second time that the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site has performed the first launch mission of a new type of rocket after its completion. Facing the launch needs of carrier rockets with greater payload capacity, the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site conducted advance joint exercises and multi-department coordination, completed the debugging of the entire process of transfer, docking, and erection, and verified the four-oil-cylinder load-bearing support capability of the No. 2 launch pad.
The Long March 10 “brothers,” building a new space transportation system
What are the connections and differences among the LM-10 rocket, the LM-10A rocket, the LM-10B rocket, and the LM-10C rocket currently under development?
The LM-10A, LM-10B, and LM-10C rockets are three “brothers” from the same root; all are derivative configurations based on the basic LM-10 rocket through modular and universal design. The LM-10 rocket is a new-generation carrier rocket developed by China to carry out manned lunar missions.
Experts from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation First Academy stated that the LM-10A, LM-10B, and LM-10C rockets all adopt a design concept of “one diameter, two types of engines, three modules,” sharing core technologies, and many identical parts can achieve efficient inheritance and reuse of manufacturing conditions.
For example, all three types of rockets have a 5-meter diameter, which facilitates unified manufacturing and use when “building blocks.” The first stage of the LM-10B rocket is actually the first stage of the LM-10A rocket. As another example, one type of engine can be simultaneously applied to the LM-10B rocket and the LM-10C rocket, helping to achieve efficient engine production, testing, and future inspection and reuse.
However, according to the needs of China’s aerospace missions, these rocket types have considerable differences in positioning and functions, and clear distinctions have been made in terms of second-stage configuration, recovery methods, etc.
The LM-10A rocket is the core force for China’s future near-Earth manned missions.
As China’s new-generation near-Earth manned rocket, the LM-10A rocket mainly undertakes low-orbit crew and cargo missions. It can be called the “integrated upgraded version” of the Long March 2F rocket and the Long March 7 rocket. It will become a “ladder of life” for astronauts traveling between Earth and the space station. The first stage of the LM-10A rocket adopts a reusable design. Compared with the Long March 2F rocket, the LM-10A rocket uses non-toxic, non-polluting liquid oxygen kerosene propellant, which is greener and more environmentally friendly; compared with the Long March 7 rocket, it adopts a 5-meter diameter two-stage configuration, with higher test launch efficiency, stronger payload capacity, and can perform space station missions more safely, quickly, and efficiently.
The LM-10B rocket is a key support for accelerating the application of reusable rockets.
In terms of technical scheme, the LM-10B rocket is composed of the first stage of the LM-10A rocket and a newly developed liquid oxygen methane second stage. Unlike the LM-10A rocket, which undertakes major national engineering missions, the LM-10B rocket mainly targets China’s commercial launch market, with stronger payload capacity and broader mission adaptability.
The LM-10C rocket is the main force of the future commercial rocket market.
The LM-10C rocket is composed of a liquid oxygen methane first stage and the liquid oxygen methane module of the LM-10B rocket’s second stage—that is, a fully liquid oxygen methane rocket. The LM-10C rocket is positioned as a mainstream commercial rocket, with stronger payload capacity, better meeting the needs of different commercial launch missions.
From the very beginning of its design, the LM-10C rocket has been deeply implanted with commercial genes, which directly determines its technical scheme choices. Considering propellant use and convenience of high-frequency inspection and maintenance, it selects liquid oxygen methane propellant; to improve test launch efficiency, it adopts the same “three-horizontal” test-launch mode (三平测发模式) as the LM-10B rocket. Currently, the LM-10C rocket is under intense development.
Looking to the future, the three rocket types LM-10A, LM-10B, and LM-10C will jointly form the core capability base of China’s space transportation system. They will continuously raise the technical level of China’s reusable rockets and high-frequency reuse launch capability, and will also lay a solid foundation for the strongest “space ladder” of China’s manned lunar rocket, the LM-10 rocket, pushing the footsteps of human space exploration farther into deep space.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Reporter Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)) — Recently, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部), the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), and the National Data Administration (国家数据局) jointly issued the Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the Application Development of "AI + Human Resources and Social Security" (《关于加快推进“人工智能+人社”应用发展的实施意见》), aiming to implement the State Council's Opinions on Deeply Implementing the "AI+" Action (《关于深入实施“人工智能+”行动的意见》), and to accelerate the application and development of artificial intelligence in the field of human resources and social security, thereby strongly supporting the high-quality development of human resources and social security undertakings.
The Opinions set forth a five-year construction goal: by 2026, build the "AI + Human Resources and Social Security" application infrastructure, creating approximately 20 application scenarios based on industry large models and corresponding high-quality data sets; by 2027, popularize and apply a batch of human resources and social security industry large models and intelligent agents, exploring empowerment pathways for approximately 50 high-value application scenarios; by 2030, form an innovative situation where artificial intelligence is widely applied in the human resources and social security field. The Opinions propose building major AI scenarios in human resources and social security from six aspects: developing digital-intelligent employment to create a new model of employment service management; deepening smart social insurance to promote new enhancements in management service capacity; strengthening precise talent cultivation and utilization to construct a new mechanism for intelligent talent supply; deepening smart labor relations to build a new form of intelligent labor rights protection; pioneering smart human resources services to form a new ecosystem of human resources services; constructing a smart governance model for human resources and social security to promote the modernization of governance capacity. A panorama of AI application scenarios in the human resources and social security field has been formulated, containing a total of 67 subdivided scenarios.
Return to TopBeijing, July 10 (Xinhua) — (Reporter Wang Yunshan (王云杉)) In order to deepen energy conservation and carbon reduction in the fossil energy industry, expand the scale of non-fossil energy replacing fossil energy, promote the peaking of coal and oil consumption, and provide support for the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) recently released the Energy-Saving and Carbon-Reduction Action Plan in the Energy Sector (2026–2028) (能源领域节能降碳行动计划（2026—2028年）), proposing that by 2028, the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption will increase by an average of about 1 percentage point annually; reasonably control the coal consumption for power supply of coal-fired power units, and strive to increase the proportion of coal-fired power capacity reaching the current energy efficiency benchmark level by 15 percentage points; build a number of zero-carbon and low-carbon coal mining areas and oil fields; support the construction of a number of zero-carbon industrial parks, achieve significant progress in energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industries, and continuously improve the level of green energy use.
The Action Plan proposes to steadily enhance the carrying capacity and transmission proportion of transmission channels for clean energy, and to demonstrate and pilot the implementation of 100% new energy transmission projects. The Action Plan clarifies that nuclear power will be included in the green electricity and green certificate system. Establish a standard system for green certificates and green electricity consumption, formulate and issue standards for green certificate accounting, certification, labeling, etc., and accelerate the alignment of green certificate standards with international standards. Promote the inclusion of green certificates in the carbon emission accounting system.
Return to TopBy: 张 平
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out at the National Science and Technology Awards Conference, the Conference of Academicians of the Two Academies, and the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology: "At present, artificial intelligence is flourishing, taking data, computing power, algorithms, etc., as key elements, based on theoretical breakthroughs and disciplinary intersections in neuroscience, cognitive science, computational science, mathematics, etc., marked by collective breakthroughs and widespread penetration and empowerment of intelligent frontier technologies, presenting prominent features such as data-driven, Internet of Everything, human-machine collaboration, cross-border integration, etc."
6G, namely the sixth generation mobile communication technology, is the next generation global mobile communication system after 5G. Global 6G research and development has entered the critical stage of technology verification and standard setting, and the deep integration of AI (artificial intelligence) and communication has become the main line of industry transformation, and it is crucial to grasp the dominant power of 6G development.
As a foundational and pioneering future industry, how will 6G reshape our life experience, work patterns, and social development? In this issue of "Academician Explains Science Popularization · Future Industries," Zhang Ping (张平), academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, takes us into the world of intelligent interconnection of all things built by 6G.
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A 4K ultra-high-definition movie can be downloaded in just a few seconds; in fields such as energy and mining, all-weather, all-area monitoring of equipment and the environment can be achieved... In the 6G era, these scenarios may all become reality.
As the next generation global mobile communication system after 5G, 6G is not only an improvement in speed, but also a leap in dimension. From 1G to 5G changed the human lifestyle; 6G and future communications will serve various types of intelligent machines, empower emerging industries such as intelligent manufacturing, smart transportation, and smart healthcare, and are an important direction for China's development of new quality productive forces.
In the 6G era, the number of AI models and systems shows explosive growth, and the communication network will evolve from a data communication network to an intelligent agent communication network.
The future 6G will be communication between humans, machines, things, and "spirit" (灵).
Have you ever imagined that one day you receive a virtual rose, not only can you see its gorgeous color, but also smell its 沁人心脾 (qìn rén xīn pí - "refreshing the heart and spleen," to describe a refreshing fragrance) fragrance? Don't think this is just a scene from a science fiction movie. In the future 6G world, this technology that mobilizes multiple sensory information including vision and smell, and captures and displays them in an all-round way, may become a reality.
Reviewing the generational evolution of mobile communication technology, it can be found: from 1G to 4G, the main focus was on communication between people; 5G achieved the interconnection of humans, machines, and things. From running alongside in 4G to leading in 5G, China has built the world's largest and technologically leading 5G network, with all townships and 95% of administrative villages nationwide achieving 5G network access, and the 5G evolved network (5G-A) has covered over 330 cities. Its large-scale application provides a solid foundation for 6G capability verification, scenario application, etc.
6G does not only mean faster network speed, lower latency, and wider coverage—
From the perspective of communication objects, the future 6G will be communication between humans, machines, things, and "spirit" (灵). Here, "spirit" refers to intelligent agents that possess autonomous capability and can self-learn and evolve;
From the perspective of service space, the future 6G will extend from the ground to space-air-ground integration, building a three-dimensional communication network covering land, sea, air, and space through the interdisciplinary integration of wireless communication, AI, radar perception, etc.;
From the perspective of service system, 6G will change the connection mode of human society, and through the integrated innovation of technologies such as communication, sensing, computing, AI, etc., application scenarios will extend to emerging industries such as low-altitude economy and satellite internet.
The 2025 "Government Work Report" included 6G in the future industry planning, and a series of supporting policies have been successively introduced. In April of the same year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology proposed to accelerate the research and development of 6G technology, standard setting, pilot verification, and industrial implementation. At present, China's 6G research and development has completed the first phase of technical tests, formed a reserve of over 300 key technologies, and has initiated the second phase of 6G technical tests. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will focus on 6G standard development and industrial research and development, and commercial application is expected to be launched around 2030.
Develop semantic communication, seek a new inflection point for communication paradigm change.
At present, although the international community has made some progress in 6G research and development, it mostly focuses on traditional communication technology means and lacks breakthrough innovation. To maintain China's leading position in the 6G field, it is necessary to explore a new path that both conforms to national conditions and stands at the world frontier.
To this end, our team has proposed a new communication paradigm of deep integration of communication and AI (ComAI) based on semantic information theory and oriented by the design of "intelligent simplicity (智简)" (intelligent endogenous, native simplicity), as well as a "three-layer, four-entity, four-stage (三层四体四段)" semantic intelligent agent communication network architecture, to solve the problems of why to communicate, what the communication content is, and how to communicate.
Semantic communication is regarded as the "inflection point technology" of 6G. What is semantic communication? I give an example from life: you say "play a song" to a smart speaker; the device does not need to analyze your voice waveform word by word; it only needs to extract the two keywords "play" and "song" to correctly respond to the instruction. The essence of semantic communication is precisely "understand first, then transmit"—it only transmits key information relevant to the task, rather than transmitting all symbols indiscriminately, and thus can significantly improve transmission efficiency.
In 2024, our team led the construction of an outfield test network for 6G intelligent communication integration, achieving long-distance test communication of voice semantic shortwave communication over about 1200 kilometers from Beijing to Xi'an, Shaanxi, verifying the feasibility of semantic communication technology achieving 6G transmission capabilities on 4G and 5G links, laying an important foundation for subsequent standard development and industrial implementation.
Currently, our semantic communication technology achievements have been adopted by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) international standardization organization, the global mobile communication standard-setting organization. The team is advancing the implementation of physical layer technologies in multiple scenarios such as satellite communication, massive communication, and intelligent agent communication, forming a complete end-to-end system architecture in areas such as joint source-channel coding and mode division multiple access technology.
With the development of AI, massive data has placed unprecedented demands on communication bandwidth. To increase speed, traditional communication mainly relies on seeking higher frequencies and larger bandwidth. However, millimeter-wave and terahertz frequency bands face practical problems such as difficult coverage and high cost in mobile communications. The development of 6G urgently needs to find a new inflection point for communication paradigm change, and semantic communication provides a new approach—we do not have to blindly seek higher frequency bands, but can be downward compatible, still having the ability to achieve 6G performance goals under low frequency bands and small bandwidth.
Explore a China's 6G solution that is autonomous and controllable and has international competitiveness.
6G is by no means a single communication network upgrade, but a digital "nervous system" supporting the operation of the entire society. We should base ourselves on national conditions and explore a China's 6G solution that is autonomous and controllable and has international competitiveness.
In top-level design, replace the traditional path of "wider bandwidth, higher frequency" with the new paradigm of "AI+6G", build a "three-layer, four-entity, four-stage" semantic intelligent agent communication network architecture, and take a development path of achieving "changing lanes to overtake (换道超车)" through original innovation. In research and development strategy, adopt an open policy of multiple parallel tracks and key breakthroughs. For traditional technology routes, we can rely on leading enterprises to continue advancing; for new paradigms such as semantic communication, we should concentrate advantageous resources to provide key support, striving to grasp the dominant power in 6G standard formulation. In ecosystem construction, consolidate the joint force of industry, academia, research, and application, accelerate technology iteration and industrialization process; at the same time, increase publicity of achievements and international standardization efforts, strengthen global layout of intellectual property rights, and build a globally new 6G ecosystem that is open, win-win, autonomous and controllable.
From 1G to 5G, China's communication industry has achieved a leap from following to running alongside and partially leading. 6G represents not only an improvement in speed, but also a fundamental change in communication paradigm. When the communication network learns to "understand" rather than merely "transmit", a digital future that is smarter, simpler, and more inclusive is coming towards us.
(The author is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Our reporter Yan Yiqiao (闫伊乔) conducted the interview and compiled the text.)
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On June 23, the International Supercomputing Conference in Hamburg, Germany, released the global TOP500 list of supercomputers. The Lingsheng (灵晟) supercomputer (see image, courtesy of the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen (国家超级计算深圳中心)), located in Guangming Science City (光明科学城) in Shenzhen, Guangdong, and developed entirely domestically by China, successfully topped the global list. After nine years, China's supercomputers once again rank first in the world.
As a major scientific and technological infrastructure of Guangming Science City, the completion and commissioning of Lingsheng will provide hard-core computing power support for major scientific and technological breakthroughs and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Lingsheng is the world's first supercomputing system with sustained performance exceeding 2 EFLOPS (exaflops, i.e., 10^18 floating-point operations per second), with a measured sustained performance of 2.198 EFLOPS. Roughly estimated, this computing power is equivalent to 7 billion people performing one operation per second, computing continuously day and night for nearly 10 years.
Looking back at the development history of China's supercomputing, from Tianhe-2 to Sunway TaihuLight, Chinese supercomputers were at the top of the list for many years. Around 2015, the external environment underwent great changes. Facing challenges, China's supercomputing did not stall as a result, but continued to refine and iterate in scientific research, engineering, industry, and artificial intelligence scenarios. Relying on long-term investment and sustained efforts, it has reconstructed a supercomputing technology development path that is independently controllable, safe and reliable, and capable of sustainable evolution.
Supercomputing is a highly complex system engineering project. From chips, networks, storage, system software to application ecosystems, a shortcoming in any link will affect the overall system capability. The key to Lingsheng's ability to top the list is not a breakthrough in single-point performance, but systematic innovation. It adopts full-stack domestic software and hardware, building an independently controllable systematic capability in such areas as key chips, high-speed interconnect, system software, green energy efficiency, and application coordination.
Full-stack autonomy not only means safety and reliability, but also gives us the ability to grasp the initiative in supercomputing technology iteration and the right to define technical standards.
One of the difficulties during the research and development process was the choice of technical route and the implementation of a large-scale system. After multiple rounds of study and repeated demonstration, the team innovatively adopted a full-CPU super-intelligent fusion architecture (超智融合架构). This is not a passive substitution plan, but an active choice made after in-depth study. Although the traditional heterogeneous route of CPU+GPU (graphics processing unit) has strong performance, it suffers from high data movement overhead, complex programming, and high application migration costs. Lingsheng introduces matrix acceleration computing units inside the CPU, endowing the CPU with built-in acceleration capability. Combined with domestic high-bandwidth memory, self-developed high-speed interconnect network, and full-stack software, it deeply integrates supercomputing computing power and intelligent computing power at the architectural level.
This differentiated technical path has also reached the world's highest performance level, and also provides a new direction and new paradigm for the next-generation super-intelligent fusion platform. It is a source innovation by China for the era of scientific intelligence.
Supercomputing is an important foundation for national scientific and technological innovation, and a key strategic resource that empowers basic research, engineering breakthroughs, and industrial transformation. After decades of accumulation and development, China's supercomputing has achieved a leap from following, running alongside, to leading, entering a stage of super-intelligent fusion architecture innovation, and is transforming its computing power advantage into a key productive force for scientific discovery, engineering breakthroughs, and industrial innovation.
Lingsheng is a domestic full-stack fusion infrastructure for scientific, engineering, and intelligent computing. Since its deployment, relying on Shenzhen's full-chain industrial ecosystem, especially the abundant cutting-edge research resources of Guangming Science City, it has precisely connected the needs of basic research and industrial innovation. It has already supported applications in multiple fields such as atmosphere and ocean, engineering simulation, materials science, drug discovery, and large-model inference, yielding world-class application results. Although supercomputing seems far from ordinary people, it will quietly change our clothing, food, housing, and transportation through more accurate weather forecasts, more efficient drug development, more reliable engineering design, and more intelligent industrial services, comprehensively empowering social development.
This time Lingsheng's topping the global list is a phased milestone, and even more so a new starting point for moving towards a higher level of independent innovation. In the future, we will continue to deepen supercomputing technology innovation and ecosystem cultivation, continuously optimize the super-intelligent fusion multi-domain application software system and service environment, improve the domestic supercomputing software and hardware adaptation system, and fully release the important value of supercomputing in empowering scientific research, industry, and people's livelihood.
(The author is the chief designer of the Lingsheng supercomputing system and director of the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen.)
Return to TopBy: 丁 效
As AI (artificial intelligence) leaves the laboratory, its potential risks are increasingly becoming apparent. From AI-powered face-swapping fraud, algorithm-induced addiction, to the generation of plausible yet factually erroneous false content, the security concerns arising from AI "misbehaving" have sparked worry.
In response to these phenomena, a recent study published in the international academic journal Nature offers an explanation: scientists have identified a new challenge known as emergent misalignment. Simply put, an AI that has been "taught bad" on a specific task may "transmit" its pattern of malicious behavior to seemingly unrelated tasks. This raises a question: why does an AI trained according to human values produce these unpredictable risks?
Current mainstream generative AI is, in essence, a system built on large language models and trained on vast amounts of human text data. Its behavior derives from learning and internalizing linguistic structures and knowledge expression patterns. The sources of information these models encounter during training are extremely broad, containing not only systematic knowledge materials but also, inevitably, biases, misleading expressions, and confrontational language. During the learning process, the model internalizes the expression habits, value tendencies, and behavioral patterns embedded in this content. Although humans build safety guardrails through technical means during actual application, under certain specific contexts, the adverse patterns lurking deep in the parameters may still be activated. The so-called AI "misbehaving" is more akin to a "reproduction" of pre-existing behavioral structures within the human information world.
If data problems are the congenital factor, then the limitations of training methods are the acquired trigger that makes AI "learn to be bad." The process of training an AI is very much like a result-oriented examination. If it answers well, it receives a reward; if it answers poorly, it is punished. The AI has only one goal — to score as many points as possible. In actual training, the AI quickly discovers a "shortcut": when encountering a question it cannot answer, honestly saying "I don't know" often yields a low score, while fabricating a logically coherent and confidently worded answer is more likely to receive positive feedback. Scientists have found that this strategy of sacrificing truthfulness to cater to human preferences, once reinforced in one task, can evolve into a general behavioral pattern for the AI and spread to other completely unrelated scenarios.
Compared to the "runaway robots" of science fiction, the output of AI in reality that is 似是而非 (sì shì ér fēi - "seemingly right but actually wrong") may lead to erroneous citations, mistaken judgments, and even plant hidden dangers in critical decisions. At the same time, recommendation systems and intelligent assistants are quietly changing the way people access information. They screen content with the goal of "being more aligned with user preferences," yet may continuously reinforce emotionally charged information and single perspectives, gradually trapping people in an information environment shaped by algorithms without their awareness. Even more worthy of vigilance is that, as voice synthesis and face-swapping technologies mature, AI is also being used for fraud and identity forgery, making false information increasingly resemble reality in appearance, so that ordinary people can no longer distinguish it by intuition alone.
Faced with these risks, what we must do is not to refuse the use of AI, but to adjust the way we interact with it. AI is better suited as an auxiliary tool rather than an authoritative source. Especially when it comes to factual judgments, professional conclusions, or real-world decisions, humans still need to retain the final power of verification. Maintaining moderate skepticism toward information provided by AI and actively verifying key sources is a basic and necessary "digital literacy."
Addressing AI risks also requires constraints at the platform and institutional levels. For example, labeling and regulating deepfake content, establishing clearer accountability mechanisms for AI applications in high-risk scenarios, and reducing the space for technology to be misused. At bottom, AI is not inherently dangerous; what it truly amplifies are the uncertainties and biases that already exist in the human information environment. The more powerful technology becomes, the more humans need to maintain clear judgment.
(The author is a professor at the Faculty of Computing, Harbin Institute of Technology.)
Academic support: Harbin Institute of Technology
Return to TopWenchang (文昌) – (Reporter Dong Zeyang (董泽扬)) On the 5th at 21:43, at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, the Long March 8A carrier rocket accurately sent the Qianfan Polar-Orbit Group 15 satellites (千帆极轨15组卫星) into the predetermined orbit, and the launch mission achieved complete success.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, (Reporter Tan Jingjing (谭晶晶)) - NASA stated on the 3rd that a commercial spacecraft launched that day from the Marshall Islands, was deployed into a predetermined orbit, and will dock in orbit with the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory (also known as "Swift") to help raise the orbital altitude of that astronomical satellite and extend its service life.
On the 3rd at Eastern Time, the Pegasus XL launch vehicle of the American company Northrop Grumman, carrying a spacecraft codenamed "LINK" developed by the American startup Catalyst Space Technologies (凯塔利斯特太空科技公司), lifted off from near Kwajalein Atoll (夸贾林环礁) in the Marshall Islands. This rocket was released from a modified L-1011 aircraft at an altitude of about 12,000 meters and then ignited, sending the "LINK" spacecraft into a predetermined orbit.
The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004, with its primary mission being to observe gamma-ray bursts in the universe. NASA stated that spacecraft in low Earth orbit are affected by drag from the upper atmosphere, causing their orbital altitude to gradually decrease. In recent years, increased solar activity has exacerbated this effect, causing Swift's orbital decay to be faster than expected. Since Swift itself does not have a propulsion system, it cannot raise its orbit on its own. To extend Swift's service life, NASA signed a contract with Catalyst Space Technologies in September 2025, with the company to carry out the Swift orbit-raising mission.
NASA stated that the "LINK" spacecraft has now entered its predetermined orbit, and the mission team has successfully established communication with the spacecraft. In the coming weeks, Catalyst Space Technologies will carry out inspection procedures on the spacecraft, including evaluation of its propulsion, sensing, and navigation systems.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴 丹
A phone heating up, a computer performance declining, battery life shrinking—these troubles all point to the same challenge: the thermal management of advanced electronic devices. Put simply, it is the problem of controlling the temperature of electronic devices—if heat cannot be conducted away in time, it will not only shorten device lifespan and reduce performance, but also create safety risks.
Liu Ke (刘珂) and Yang Lin (杨林), two researchers from the Peking University School of Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics (北京大学先进制造与机器人学院), found inspiration in traditional origami art. They led their team to develop a bistable origami thermal switch, providing a new approach for intelligent thermal management. The relevant research results were published in the international academic journal Nature Communications.
This scientific and technological achievement originated from an observation in daily life. One time, Liu Ke and Yang Lin happened to notice while buying coffee that the origami cup sleeve on the outer layer of the coffee cup had a fairly good insulating effect. "Could we apply the origami structure to thermal management?" This thought opened up a scientific research direction.
If the origami structure could not only be used for insulation, but also stably switch between two configurations, thereby changing the heat conduction path, could it then become a completely new type of thermal management device, achieving stable, reversible, and efficient regulation of heat flow—just as a switch controls electric current? This hypothesis became the key direction for the team's research.
"If we compare an electronic device to a high-speed 'engine,' then temperature is the key factor determining whether it can operate stably and durably," Yang Lin explained. It is not easy to create a good 'switch' for heat control, aiming to achieve 'guiding away heat as needed' and 'blocking it in a timely manner.'
"An electric light switch can control the circuit with just a press, but it is difficult to 'transplant' a similar idea to control heat. On one hand, if you stuff an ordinary mechanical switch between a heating chip and a heat sink, the switch itself becomes a path for heat transfer—heat will 'sneak out' along it, and it cannot be closed tightly. On the other hand, an electric light switch requires a person to press it, but when an electronic device heats up, it is impossible to use another electronic device that also generates heat to help it control the switch," Liu Ke said.
In the art of origami, a flat sheet of paper can be folded into three-dimensional shapes at will. Referencing this idea, the team created a prototype of the thermal switch and embedded a 'temperature sensor' in the creases—a thermal actuator made from a memory alloy and a torsion spring.
A remarkable phenomenon occurred: when the temperature rose, the origami folded itself, opening a heat dissipation channel; when the temperature dropped, it restored its original shape, cutting off heat transfer. This heat control process was extremely precise and required no manual operation.
Currently, the team has completed validation on various devices including batteries, power amplifiers, and Bluetooth chips. During operation, the device can automatically control the temperature within an ideal range.
"The bistable origami thermal switch not only performs excellently in the two key performance parameters of switching ratio and switching speed, but also achieves self-sensing, self-actuation, and self-control of the thermal switch," Liu Ke said.
The bistable origami has an innate ability: it can 'remember' and 'adjust' its own state without requiring continuous power supply. This makes a 'thermal logic circuit' possible. Future computers might not only use electricity for computation, but could also use heat to transmit information.
"At the same time, this design dominated by geometric structure has good scalability. We are currently shrinking it from the centimeter scale to the chip scale, providing new ideas and methods for future pixelated, programmable thermal management oriented toward chip-level integration."
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 齐志明
In midsummer, Xiong'an New Area in Hebei Province, all things are flourishing in beauty and vitality bursts forth. This future city, carrying the entrustment of the millennium plan (千年大计) and national major event (国家大事), is with a 日新月异 (rì xīn yuè yì - "daily renewal, monthly change," changing rapidly) appearance becoming an innovation highland and a model of high-quality development in the new era.
On June 17, the 2026 China Brand Forum sub-forum — the 2026 Financial High-Quality Development Report Conference, hosted by People's Daily, was held here. Heads from state-owned large commercial banks, well-known insurance institutions, and leading fintech enterprises gathered together, centering on the theme of "do a good job in the five major articles of financial work (五篇大文章) to provide strong financial support for a good start to the '15th Five-Year Plan' period," jointly discussing new practices in building a financial power and jointly planning a new blueprint for high-quality development.
As the lifeblood of the national economy, how can finance play a greater role in Chinese-style modernization? In the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, how to use science and technology finance as a brush to write a new chapter of financial high-quality development? At the forum, sparks of thoughts stirred in collision, and consensus for moving forward coalesced in exchange.
— Serving the real economy, finance moves toward innovation.
"Finance is the lifeblood of the real economy, and serving the real economy is finance's bounden duty." The attending guests unanimously agreed that doing a good job in the five major articles of sci-tech finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance is a major strategic deployment made by the Party Central Committee for financial work and is the starting point for finance to serve Chinese-style modernization.
The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan clearly states, "accelerate the building of a financial power" and "improve the quality and efficiency of financial services to the real economy." This is not only a "must-answer question" for financial work, but also a historical mission entrusted to the financial industry by the times.
Xiong'an New Area, a city that has been engraved with the "innovation" gene since its birth, is undoubtedly an excellent experimental field for testing financial high-quality development. At the forum, heads of various financial institutions 不约而同 (bù yuē ér tóng - "without prior agreement, they are the same," coincidentally) turned their eyes here, sharing "financial answer sheets" for serving national strategies.
— Focusing on sci-tech finance, writing the answer sheet of the times.
Sci-tech finance is a key force in promoting high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in science and technology and cultivating new quality productive forces. To solve the problem of sci-tech enterprises being "unable to understand, afraid to lend, and unable to lend," various banks gave their own answers.
Wang Dajun (王大军), member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Agricultural Bank of China, stated that building a modern industrial system is an important task during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, and the "five major articles" are the main starting point for financial services to build a modern industrial system. Agricultural Bank has continuously increased resource investment around serving the construction of a modern industrial system, using sci-tech finance to promote the comprehensive implementation of innovation achievements in various key areas. As of the end of 2025, Agricultural Bank has set up 25 sci-tech finance service centers in Xiong'an and other sci-tech innovation highlands to empower industrial growth and innovation upgrade.
Ding Zhengjun (丁正君), Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Banking and Investment Banking Department of Bank of China, shared Bank of China's practice in supporting AI (artificial intelligence) and the aerospace industry. In January 2025, Bank of China proposed to provide no less than 1 trillion yuan in comprehensive financial support for the AI field within 5 years, firmly implement technological innovation, set up an innovation R&D base in Xiong'an, and through its self-developed "Zhongyin Kuaten" (中银夸腾) system, promote the transformation of sci-tech finance business from "looking at the past and focusing on finance" to "investing in the future and emphasizing technology."
Ji Jie (季节), Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Banking Department of China Construction Bank, elaborated on the "Shanjian Technology" (善建科技) service system. China Construction Bank takes the technology life cycle and enterprise life cycle as the main line, constructs a customer service system that matches the high-quality development of sci-tech finance, and provides full life cycle and full chain services for sci-tech innovation entities at different stages.
Bank of Communications, on the other hand, focuses on the transformation from "debt credit thinking" to "investment banking thinking." Pan Bei (潘蓓), Deputy General Manager of the Corporate Institutional Business Department of Bank of Communications, introduced that Bank of Communications, by establishing a team of "sci-tech finance translators," deeply studies the industrial chain, and oriented by value creation, provides sci-tech enterprises with diversified financing plans of "equity, debt, leasing, and insurance."
Geng Li (耿黎), General Manager of the Inclusive Finance Department (Sci-Tech Finance Center) of Postal Savings Bank of China, introduced that Postal Savings Bank's sci-tech finance continues its own characteristic advantages in serving small and medium-sized enterprises. Postal Savings Bank anchors the development strategy of building a new force in sci-tech finance, continuously innovates and upgrades sci-tech finance services in terms of professional organization, risk control models, and product services, insists on promoting the organic integrated development of sci-tech finance with green, inclusive, pension, and digital finance, and uses the power of integration to help sci-tech enterprises grow vigorously.
Insurance institutions also empower sci-tech innovation development with long-term capital. Wang Kai (王凯), member of the Party Committee and Vice President of China Life Insurance (Group) Company, stated that China Life relies on the advantages of insurance funds to implement major national strategies. As of the end of 2025, the stock investment scale in sci-tech finance exceeded 510 billion yuan, and cumulative purchases of Xiong'an bonds exceeded 32.5 billion yuan, assisting the integration of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and the construction of Xiong'an New Area.
— Deepening the integration of industry and finance, jointly building an innovation highland.
The attending guests believed that the high-quality development of the financial industry must adhere to taking financial services to the real economy as the fundamental purpose, adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, and continuously assist in building a modern industrial system and meeting the people's needs for a better life.
Li Nanqing (李南青), Party Secretary of WeBank, demonstrated the frontier exploration of digital banks. As the first digital bank in China to set up a technology subsidiary and expand overseas, WeBank has more than 80 "digital employees" and is accelerating the promotion of "AI-native banking" to solve the problem of unbalanced and insufficient financial services through technological innovation.
The vigorous development of pension finance cannot be separated from the joint nurturing of diversified capital. Ying Weiwei (应惟伟), Assistant President and Board Secretary of Taikang Insurance Group, stated that Taikang, through the coordination of "payment + service + investment" three ends, not only provides pension financial services to the public, but also uses "patient capital" to invest in building a nationwide pension community network, injecting financial water into the silver economy.
Zhang Min (张敏), Deputy General Manager of AIA Life Insurance, emphasized that AIA adheres to "long-termism," and by opening up medical insurance personal account payments and building a health and wellness ecosystem, it upgrades insurance from "post-event compensation" to "full-process companionship," assisting in building a multi-level medical security system.
At the end of the forum, a high-end dialogue on "stimulating innovation vitality and promoting high-quality development of sci-tech finance" pushed the atmosphere to a climax. The Xiong'an New Area Branch of the People's Bank of China and heads of major financial institutions sat around a table, engaging in in-depth dialogue on how to leverage policy synergy, utilize digital-intelligent technology, and build a sci-tech finance ecosystem.
From the overall planning and layout of the "five major articles" to the precise placement of sci-tech finance, the financial industry is responding to the questions of the times with concrete actions.
On the journey to accelerate the building of a financial power, Xiong'an, this innovative hot land, will surely witness more wonderful stories of finance and the real economy moving toward each other, providing a continuous stream of financial support for comprehensively advancing the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopBy: 中国银行业协会党委委员、副秘书长 杨江英
The banking industry is an important component of the financial system. It must use high-quality development to promote the construction of a financial power to achieve new achievements during the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, and to safeguard the “15th Five-Year Plan” to get off to a good start and take solid steps.
Adhere to the Party’s overall leadership over financial work. The Party’s leadership is the greatest political advantage and institutional advantage of China’s financial development. The banking industry must resolutely unify its thinking and actions with the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, take a clear stand to strengthen political construction, deeply practice the political nature (政治性) and people-centered nature (人民性) of financial work, and unswervingly follow the path of financial development with Chinese characteristics.
Establish and practice a correct view of political achievements (正确政绩观). The banking industry must fully recognize the importance of establishing and practicing a correct view of political achievements, establish correct views on operations, performance, and risk, enhance the diversity, inclusiveness, and accessibility of financial services, and let the fruits of high-quality financial development better benefit the public.
Enhance economic and financial compatibility. The banking industry should leverage comparative advantages, implement policies according to different sectors and each leverage its strengths, build a new model of financial services that matches financing tenors with industrial development and links the domestic market with the international market, continuously increase financial support for major national strategies, key areas, and weak links, do a good job in the financial “five major articles” (五篇大文章), support the development of new quality productive forces (新质生产力) according to local conditions, support the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries, and promote the continuous achievement of new breakthroughs in the development of future industries.
Deepen reform and transformation. The banking industry should pursue differentiated development, complement each other’s advantages, and each leverage its strengths, promote the shift from pursuing speed and scale to focusing on quality and efficiency, and continuously enhance core competitiveness. It must strengthen risk awareness and bottom-line thinking, build a solid barrier for risk prevention and control, develop in the process of risk resolution, and resolve risks in the process of development.
(This newspaper reporter Yuan Jirong (苑基荣))
Return to TopBy: 中国保险行业协会党委委员、副秘书长 方 咏
In recent years, the insurance industry has fully leveraged its role as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer, strengthened the economic safety net, the social security net, and the disaster prevention and control net, and done a good job of the "five major articles" (五篇大文章) of finance. The insurance market has been operating steadily, and the quality and efficiency of serving the real economy have been continuously improved.
Insurance is an important component of the financial system. It upholds the concept of mutual assistance and shared support of "all for one, one for all," possesses both financial and social attributes, and functions such as loss compensation, risk management, social governance, and capital intermediation. It optimizes the allocation of risk resources through market-oriented operating mechanisms and plays an important role in serving the Chinese-style modernization process.
The high-quality development of China's insurance industry has achieved solid results. In 2025, insurance industry premium income exceeded 6 trillion yuan, ranking it as the world's second-largest insurance market, with total assets exceeding 41 trillion yuan. Agricultural insurance premiums amounted to 155.55 billion yuan, providing 5.32 trillion yuan in risk protection for agricultural households. New energy vehicle insurance premiums reached 190 billion yuan, and the "Good Auto Insurance Subscription" (车险好投保) platform covered over 1.3 million vehicles, with a coverage amount of 1.3 trillion yuan. Critical illness insurance covered over 1.2 billion people, and commercial health insurance premium scale approached 1 trillion yuan. Compensation for major natural disaster insurance was 346.72 billion yuan, and the industry continuously invested funds and manpower in disaster prevention and mitigation. By the end of 2025, the balance of insurance fund utilization exceeded 38 trillion yuan, doubling from the beginning of 2020, leveraging its capital advantages to empower the development of the real economy.
The insurance industry is doing the "five major articles" of finance at the right time and with great potential. It focuses on scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement to develop technology insurance, deeply cultivates green insurance around the "dual carbon" (双碳) strategy, expands inclusive insurance based on serving the people through finance, innovates health and pension insurance in response to population aging, promotes digital insurance relying on the construction of Digital China, and comprehensively broadens the fields of insurance services.
(Compiled by Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 中国农业银行党委委员、副行长 王大军
Agricultural Bank of China deeply grasps the epochal mission of financial services in building a modern industrial system, takes doing a good job in the five major articles (五篇大文章) of finance as its main lever, leverages its prominent advantages such as a broad customer base, a complete channel network, strong financial strength, and leading technological capabilities, and resolutely acts as the main force in financial services for building a modern industrial system.
Highlighting service priorities. Agricultural Bank of China focuses on serving four major priority areas: the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, the cultivation and strengthening of emerging and future industries, the expansion of capacity and quality improvement in the service sector, and the construction of modern infrastructure. It continuously increases investment, makes good use of policies such as large-scale equipment renewal and new-type policy-based financial instruments, innovates service models, and enriches financial supply.
Aligning the service direction. Financial services for building a modern industrial system should be oriented toward intelligence, green development, and integration. Agricultural Bank of China focuses on supporting customer groups such as manufacturing enterprises, implementing automated production line transformation and digital process upgrades; provides comprehensive services to precisely support green industries such as energy conservation, environmental protection, and clean energy; and accelerates the promotion of urban-rural integration, integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries, and integration of upstream and downstream industrial chains. As of the end of the first quarter of 2026, the balance of manufacturing loans exceeded 4 trillion yuan, the balance of green loans exceeded 6 trillion yuan, and the balance of county-area loans reached 11.8 trillion yuan.
Adhering to adapting measures to local conditions. Agricultural Bank of China focuses on the national key strategic layout, implements differentiated policies according to local conditions and industries, and supports the development of pillar and specialty industries in various regions.
Financial services for building a modern industrial system is a systematic project. Looking to the future, Agricultural Bank of China is willing to work together with all parties, strengthen brand leadership, increase exploration efforts, enhance exchanges and mutual learning with all parties, and jointly write a new chapter in serving the construction of a modern industrial system.
(Arranged by our reporter Chen Chenxi (陈晨曦))
Return to TopBy: 中国人寿保险（集团）公司党委委员、副总裁 王 凯
As a central state-owned financial and insurance enterprise, China Life Insurance (中国人寿) fully leverages the synergistic advantages of its three major business segments—insurance, investment, and banking—to serve the high-quality development of the economy and society in an all-round manner, striving to demonstrate its responsibility and commitment through concrete actions.
It adheres to its primary insurance business. China Life fully leverages the function of insurance as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer. In 2025, it provided risk coverage of over 1,400 trillion yuan, with cumulative claims paid reaching 172.4 billion yuan; it fully undertakes the task of building a multi-tiered medical security system, administering over 200 urban and rural critical illness insurance projects and over 140 city-level inclusive and beneficial medical insurance projects; it deeply participates in the construction of the pension insurance system, managing 78.6 billion yuan in basic pension funds, with the scale of annuity management exceeding 2.2 trillion yuan; it efficiently responds to various sudden disasters and accidents, with accident prevention services under work safety liability insurance covering over 35,000 enterprises; it actively contributes to the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, with agricultural insurance services reaching over 12 million household-times of farmers; it provides risk coverage of 2.6 trillion yuan for new urban residents and groups in new forms of business, and insurance services cover over 180,000 small and micro enterprises.
It leverages the advantages of insurance funds. In 2025, the stock of investment funds directly serving the real economy through insurance funds reached 5.4 trillion yuan, precisely empowering key areas. In terms of technology investment, it jointly established a Sci-Tech Innovation S-Strategy Fund (科创S策略基金) with relevant institutions; as of the end of 2025, the stock of investment supporting technology finance exceeded 510 billion yuan. In terms of green investment, it established a new energy equity investment fund with a scale of 10 billion yuan; as of the end of 2025, the stock of investment supporting green finance exceeded 540 billion yuan. In terms of serving regional development, it increased investment support for key regions, investing nearly 40 billion yuan in supporting the construction of rail transit lines in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, thereby contributing to the integration of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and the construction of Xiong'an New Area.
(Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 清华大学经济管理学院副院长 何 平
The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical stage for China to stride toward high-quality development. Writing well the "five major articles" (五篇大文章) of sci-tech finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance responds to the pain points of China's economic transformation period and also grasps the frontier trends of global financial competition.
To do a good job of the "five major articles" of finance, we must combine our own national conditions and historical practice. We must uphold the Party Central Committee's overall leadership over financial work, adhere to the people-centered value orientation, balance capital returns and social equity, persist in finance serving the real economy, take root in China's excellent traditional culture, and stress "being 诚实守信 (chéng shí shǒu xìn - "honest and trustworthy," integrity and trustworthiness), 以义取利 (yǐ yì qǔ lì - "take profit by righteousness," pursuing profit with righteousness), 稳健审慎 (wěn jiàn shěn shèn - "steady and prudent," being stable and cautious), 守正创新 (shǒu zhèng chuàng xīn - "uphold integrity and innovate," maintaining orthodoxy while innovating), and 依法合规 (yī fǎ hé guī - "in accordance with law and compliance," abiding by laws and regulations)."
To do a good job of the "five major articles" of finance, Xiong'an has great potential. Firmly grasp the functional positioning of Xiong'an New Area, strive to build a new-era innovation highland and a model for promoting high-quality development, and finance should 一马当先 (yī mǎ dāng xiān - "one horse takes the lead," to be at the forefront). First, we must lead mixed-ownership innovation and promote the combination of an effective government and an efficient market; second, we must promote the integration of finance and industry, driving the deep integration of finance and the industrial value chain; third, we must promote the restructuring of enterprise boundaries and innovate financing services for asset-light enterprises; fourth, we must empower finance with digital intelligence technology, while reducing costs and increasing efficiency, innovate models, enhance competitiveness, and reduce monopolistic tendencies.
High-quality financial development is an important support for Xiong'an's construction. We look forward to the joint efforts of all parties to explore a financial development path with Chinese characteristics and contribute financial strength to comprehensively building a modern socialist country.
(This newspaper's reporter Chen Chenxi (陈晨曦))
Return to TopBy: 微众银行党委书记 李南青
High-quality financial development is an important safeguard for the steady and long-term progress of the real economy. As a product of deepening financial reform, WeBank has, since its inception, established the goal of "making finance inclusive for the public," and is committed to resolving the problems of unbalanced and inadequate financial services through technological innovation. We have always insisted on innovating and exploring digital business models, having served over 440 million individuals and over 7.6 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise customers, while exploring the path of digital inclusive finance development.
Seeking productivity from technology, WeBank's proportion of technology personnel has always remained above 50%, and technology investment accounts for over 10% of revenue, achieving breakthroughs in multiple key technology areas. It has built a fully autonomous and controllable core system that supports hundreds of millions of users and high-concurrency transactions, with an average daily financial transaction volume exceeding 1 billion. It has led the research and development and open-sourcing of a financial-grade blockchain underlying platform, serving over 6,000 ecosystem enterprises. With technology laying the foundation, its customers are spread across 31 provinces, and cumulative loans disbursed exceed 20 trillion yuan.
Actively responding to the national decisions and deployments on promoting high-level opening up of the financial sector, with approval, WeBank Technology Co., Ltd. (微众科技有限公司) was established in Hong Kong in June 2024, based in Hong Kong and providing digital inclusive financial technology solutions to the world. In just two years, it has established cooperative relationships with over 30 enterprises in more than 10 countries and regions, strongly supporting the financial opening up and construction of countries jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative.
In the future, WeBank will step up efforts to cultivate and develop new quality productive forces in the financial sector, further do a good job of the 金融“五篇大文章” (jīnróng "wǔ piān dà wénzhāng" - "five big articles of finance," referring to inclusive, green, technology, pension, and digital finance), and contribute to high-quality financial development and the building of a financial powerhouse.
(Reported by our correspondent Li Tielin (李铁林))
Return to TopBy: 湖南省委金融委员会办公室副主任 杨 桦
In recent years, the Hunan financial system has steadfastly adhered to the fundamental principle of financial services serving the real economy, continuously supporting the high-quality development of the land of Hunan with high-quality financial supply.
The province's financial supply quality and efficiency have steadily improved. Currently, the province's deposit and loan balances have reached 9.31 trillion yuan and 8.12 trillion yuan respectively; the province's loan balance in the "five major chapters" (五篇大文章) of finance is nearly 3.3 trillion yuan. Financing costs have continued to decline, with the average interest rate on corporate loans accumulating a decrease of over 160 basis points over the past five years, effectively alleviating the financing burden of business entities. The achievements in capital market construction are notable, with the number of newly listed companies and the growth rate of securities trading volume ranking among the forefront of the central region.
Based on Hunan's five national-level advanced manufacturing clusters, six trillion-yuan-level industries, and 12 key industrial chains, a full-chain financial support system has been constructed. Currently, the province's manufacturing loan balance has exceeded 940 billion yuan, precisely irrigating the fertile soil for the development of advanced manufacturing.
The policy empowerment effect has been fully released. At present, the province's science and technology loan balance has reached 1.54 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.8%; the number of listed companies on the STAR Market (科创板) has reached 17, and the direct financing channels for science and technology enterprises have continued to widen. Focusing on youth innovation and entrepreneurship, a college student entrepreneurship investment fund has been established, injecting financial vitality into youth entrepreneurship.
Innovating the propaganda and education model for preventing illegal financial activities, a "Network Anchor Anti-Illegal Fundraising Public Welfare Publicity Alliance" (网络主播防非公益宣传联盟) has been formed to broaden the reach of publicity. A digital risk control system has been built, and the Hunan Provincial Local Financial Risk Monitoring and Early Warning Platform (湖南省地方金融风险监测预警平台) has been established, having identified and provided early warning for 723 risk entities, enhancing the ability for early detection and early disposal of risks.
The Hunan financial system will strive with practical actions and tangible results to write a new chapter in the financial cause of Hunan.
(Reporter of China Economic Weekly)
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Since 2020, with the support and guidance of the Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration (浙江省文物局), the Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology (浙江省文物考古研究所) has carried out systematic and sustained archaeological work on cultural remains buried underground in the Zhoushan Islands area. The boundless imaginations surrounding island archaeology, like the rolling waves on the sea surface, swept the archaeological team as they swayed, seeking a direction to sail. No one expected that the sea waves themselves were the answer.
Through fine-grained archaeological excavation, large-scale survey and exploration, and analysis of remote-sensing satellite imagery, researchers discovered that the main islands of the Zhoushan Islands area — such as Jintang Island, Cezi Island, Zhoushan Island, and Daishan Island, including Daxie Island (大榭岛), which administratively belongs to Ningbo — are all dotted with a large number of salt-production sites. At present, the earliest dated salt-production remains can be traced back to 4800–4500 years ago, and the latest correspond to the Eastern Zhou period. This is clearly a specialized industrial community that spans more than 2,000 years yet is completely absent from written records — the Zhoushan salt-production site group (舟山盐业遗址群).
The archaeology of salt in the Zhoushan Islands area began ten years ago with the excavation of the Daxie site (大榭遗址) in Beilun District, Ningbo. The Daxie site yielded salt-production remains with a relatively complete technological sequence, dated to 4400–4100 years ago. This indicates that salt production on the southeastern coast dates back just as far as the inland salt industry represented by the Zhongba site (中坝遗址) in the Sichuan Basin, and demonstrates that in the vast territory of China, the techniques for obtaining salt from different salt sources each have their own distinct origins. In 2024–2025, the archaeological team simultaneously excavated two salt-production sites — Angen'ao in Jintang Town (金塘镇庵跟岙) and Yaojiawan in Daishan County (岱山县姚家湾) — confirming that both sites contain salt-production remains dating to 4800–4500 years ago.
On the timescale of archaeology, 4800–4500 years ago belongs to the late Neolithic period, when ancient state civilizations were already competing on Chinese soil. The land area across the sea from the Zhoushan Islands is precisely the distribution area of the Liangzhu civilization, which possessed extremely strong social organization and management capabilities. Behind its developed rice-agriculture achievements, there was precisely a vacuum in archaeological discovery in the resource domain of "salt." Long before the emergence of agricultural civilization, food obtained through hunting and gathering guaranteed human salt intake; but once starch became the staple, humans needed to consume additional salt. Therefore, the Liangzhu ancient state, as an early complex society in the lower Yangtze River region, could not have done without the pursuit of a stable supply of salt resources.
From this it can be seen that the importance of the 4800–4500-year-old salt-production remains in the Zhoushan Islands area lies not only in their "earliness" but also in the role that the entire social interaction network in which they participated — involving the acquisition, distribution, and integration of important resources — played in the civilization process of the specific region.
What exactly was the salt-production technology of 4800–4500 years ago? This was a question that puzzled the archaeological team for a long time. In 2024, the Yaojiawan site was confirmed by experts as a salt-production site, with salt kilns and salt-making artifacts found there dating to about 4000 years ago. However, these remains were buried relatively shallowly. In deeper strata, the team discovered large numbers of red pottery fragments. Although radiocarbon dating had already indicated that these earlier remains date to 4800–4500 years ago, exactly contemporaneous with the middle and late Liangzhu culture, there were almost no comparable artifacts from the entire Liangzhu culture to match those unearthed at Yaojiawan. If these were not the everyday pottery of ordinary settlements, they most likely pointed to a site of a special nature.
Subsequent excavations confirmed this hypothesis. At both the Angen'ao site and the Yaojiawan site, on the salt-production working surfaces dating to 4800–4500 years ago, there were groups of salt kilns with similar forms. This represents one of the core technologies of sea-salt production — boiling and evaporation to crystallize the salt. Unfortunately, only the burnt-earth ring-shaped bases of these kilns survived, with occasional signs of repeated building. Near the kilns or on the slopes of platforms, large quantities of discarded salt-making artifacts were found. The most typical were the salt-boiling pans (煎盐盘). These thick-walled, wide-mouthed, flat-bottomed pan-shaped vessels were very similar in form from the 4800–4500-year-old phase until about 4000 years ago. The differences were that the pan diameter gradually increased, the pan body gradually became shallower, and the tempering materials in the body became increasingly selective. Another type of artifact was a red pottery jar with a rim diameter of only 12–15 cm, whose shoulder curvature corresponded to a belly diameter often exceeding 30 cm. These pottery pieces had black cores, were mixed with large amounts of rice husks, and were very friable. The fragments were mostly from the rim area, with almost nothing surviving below the shoulder. This feature precisely corresponds to the corrosiveness of seawater. These small-mouthed jars may have been containers for storing seawater, brine, or wet salt.
Sea-salt production in eastern Zhejiang has always relied on "boiling the sea and simmering the waves" (煮海熬波, zhǔ hǎi áo bō - "boil the sea, simmer the waves," a phrase describing the traditional method of sea-salt production by boiling), and only after the mid-Qing dynasty was it gradually replaced by tray-sun-drying. "Boiling the sea and simmering the waves" does not mean directly boiling seawater, but rather concentrating seawater into high-concentration brine through the method of scraping mud and leaching brine. This involves another core technology of sea-salt production — leaching and purification. At the Yaojiawan site, a pit-pool feature with two levels, upper and lower, was discovered, with some piled fragments of salt-boiling pans remaining on the surrounding walls. This is very likely the prototype of the brine-leaching pit wells recorded in the Aobo Tu (《熬波图》, "Illustrated Book of Boiling the Waves," a Yuan dynasty work that is China's first illustrated book on sea-salt production).
Compared with the Daxie site, the salt-production technology represented by these 4800–4500-year-old remains, though quite primitive, already showed a scale distributed across islands, following certain operational norms and a process almost identical to that of more mature sea-salt technology. This means that by the middle-to-late phase of the Liangzhu civilization, the Zhoushan Islands had already become a mature source of sea-salt supply. And there is still room to trace the origins of the sea-salt industry further back.
From the natural need for salt by humans and animals, from the complementary relationship between early agriculture and the sea-salt industry, from the state-level pursuit and deployment of salt resources… Searching for the earliest sea salt also tests the perseverance of archaeologists to "boil the sea and simmer the waves."
(The author's affiliation: Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology)
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The Yuncheng Salt Lake in Shanxi is located on the land of Hedong (河东), with the Zhongtiao Mountains (中条山) to the south and the Sushui River (涑水) to the north, and has long been known as the "Salt Pond of Huaxia" (华夏盐池). As the largest salt lake in the Central Plains region, it contains the early civilization code of the Huaxia people, who established their livelihood through salt and settled down to prosper the state.
For a long time, the early development of the Hedong pond salt lacked corresponding archaeological evidence, and the production mode of ancient salt-making remained difficult to clarify. Since 2023, in order to explore the truth of early pond salt development, the research team has carried out systematic surveys along the shores of Yuncheng Salt Lake, and discovered more than 10 new Yangshao period sites beneath the lacustrine silt on the lake shores. Through scientific testing of residues, researchers found traces of brine boiling on the inner walls of artifacts. This fills the archaeological gap in the prehistoric artificial salt-boiling craft of Hedong, and provides direct physical evidence for the development of pond salt in the middle reaches of the Yellow River during prehistoric times.
The confirmed Yangshao sites in the lake shore area have main remains dating to the late Yangshao period around 5,000 years ago, with individual remains traceable back to the early Yangshao period around 6,600 years ago. The spatial arrangement of these salt-related settlements is highly regular, with one site distributed every 2–3 kilometers, forming a contiguous, large-scale salt-making pattern. A large number of specialized deep-bellied long cylindrical jars were found at the sites. Based on domestic and international salt archaeology findings and ethnographic data, it is known that this type of pottery was mainly used for shaping, storing, transporting, and measuring salt goods. Through this series of materials, we can almost see the scene, around 5,000 years ago, of numerous Yangshao ancestors gathering in an orderly manner around the lake area, preparing brine, boiling salt, bundling it, and transporting it outward.
Salt is a rigidly needed material for the survival and development of agricultural civilization. Around 5,000 years ago, dryland farming in the middle reaches of the Yellow River matured, and the ancestors' demand for salt increased. The unique salt resources of Yuncheng Salt Lake became an important link for material circulation, and a regional exchange network system accelerated its formation. Several major transportation routes connecting the salt lake and the Yellow River ferry crossings gradually formed in the surrounding area, such as the Hankou Salt Road (含口盐道), the Northern Official Road (北官道), the Yu Slope Salt Road (虞坂盐道), the Niujiayuan Salt Road (牛家院盐道), the Stone Gate Road (石门路), the Doujin Road (浢津道), the Pusan Road (蒲坂道), etc. Among these, some ancient roads have been confirmed to have taken shape as early as the early Yangshao period.
A batch of stable, high-ranking central settlements emerged. The most representative are the Potou site in Ruicheng (芮城坡头) on the Doujin Road, the Zhoujiazhuang site in Jiang County (绛县周家庄) on the Hankou Salt Road, the Yuancun site in Xia County (夏县辕村) on the Northern Official Road, and the Xiaochao site (晓朝) on the Pusan Road, among others. Relying on the locational advantages of salt transportation, they gradually completed population aggregation, social stratification, and resource monopolization, becoming the core fulcrums of Hedong prehistoric civilization.
The Potou site is located at the exit point from the south of the salt lake crossing the Zhongtiao Mountains, 13 kilometers from the salt lake. The settlement's development sequence is long; people had already gathered here from the early Yangshao period more than 6,000 years ago, and the main body continued until the end of the Longshan culture 3,800 years ago. Around 5,000 years ago, leveraging the transportation advantage connecting the salt lake and the Yellow River ferry, it ushered in its first peak period of development, constructing a ring-ditch settlement with an enclosed area of approximately 700,000 square meters. Around 4,400 years ago, a group of elite classes emerged at the Qingliangsi cemetery (清凉寺墓地) within the site area, who had become wealthy through the salt trade and made friends in all directions. After death, they used human sacrifice to display their status, and their burial rituals featured cinnabar from the south. The tombs also contained jade cong from the southern Shijiahe culture, square bi from the eastern Dawenkou culture, comb-shaped jade artifacts from the northeastern Hongshan culture, and were accompanied by a large number of finely crafted jade yue axes, jade bi discs, and jade cowrie shells.
The same is true for the Zhoujiazhuang site in Jiang County, north of the salt lake. It occupied the core transit junction of the Hankou Salt Road, which had already taken shape in the Yangshao era, and controlled the throat of east-west transportation. The settlement scale was expanded multiple times, with the area growing from 2.2 million square meters in the middle Yangshao period, 280,000 square meters in the late Yangshao, and about 500,000 square meters in the Miaodigou Phase II culture period, to about 5 million square meters in the late Longshan period, leaping to become the largest central settlement in the Central Plains prehistoric period, dominating the salt trade circulation on the northern route.
The Yuancun site in Xia County, which has yielded a large number of pond salt storage and transport vessels, controls the western end of the Northern Official Road 6 kilometers northeast of the salt lake, directly facing the salt production area. Starting from the early Yangshao period 6,500 years ago, and continuing through the Xia and Shang periods, the people here, relying on the locational value of a "wharf" for salt goods outward transport, have always thrived without interruption within an 8-square-kilometer area centered on Yuancun. Benefiting from the westward transport of pond salt via the Pusan Road, the large sites such as Yongji Xiaochao (永济晓朝) along the Qinglong River (青龙河) line maintained high levels of population, developing continuously for more than 2,000 years from the Yangshao to the Longshan period.
The series of archaeological results near the salt lake reveal that the uniquely endowed pond salt resources (得天独厚 - dé tiān dú hòu, "uniquely favored by heaven," to be richly endowed by nature) drove the point-and-line aggregation of regional population and the establishment of a resource management system, supporting the material foundation and institutional cornerstone of ancient state civilization. This is the key code for us today to understand the origin of Hedong civilization.
(The author's unit: Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (山西省考古研究院))
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When he learned of his selection as a Cultural Relic Safety Guardian (文物安全守护人) for the 2026 year, Zhang Yang (张扬), a cadre in the Fire Supervision Division of the Yunnan Provincial Fire and Rescue Brigade (云南省消防救援总队), was conducting fire safety investigation and supervision at the World Cultural Heritage site, the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Scenic Area in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州元阳哈尼梯田景区), focusing on fire safety in ancient cultural relics and historic buildings.
"To investigate and eliminate fire safety hazards, every year we have to go out on the road. The fire safety of key cultural relic protection units is the focus of our work." Yunnan currently has 170 National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units (全国重点文物保护单位) and 389 provincial-level cultural relic protection units; most are wooden structures with low fire resistance ratings, and the difficulty of prevention and control far exceeds that of ordinary buildings. Zhang Yang felt a great sense of responsibility.
As a fire officer with a background in civil engineering, Zhang Yang has a natural reverence for ancient buildings, and also best understands the "fragility" of wooden structures. To manage the fire hazards of cultural relics and ancient buildings, the first step was to get a clear understanding of the baseline situation. In 2021, taking the name of the Yunnan Provincial Fire Safety Committee (云南省消防安全委员会), he led the drafting of a special action plan, promoting a full-coverage survey and assessment of 434 provincial-level and above cultural relic buildings across the province, issuing professional assessment reports one by one, and compiling nearly a thousand hidden dangers. For the first time, the "family background" of cultural relic fire safety across the province was clearly understood.
The forms of cultural relics and ancient buildings vary greatly: Jianshui Shuanglong Bridge (建水双龙桥) is a multi-arch stone bridge with exquisite pavilions on the bridge; the Hani mushroom houses are iconic wooden residential structures of the terraced fields; Lijiang Dabaoji Palace (丽江大宝积宫) is a typical Naxi official-style wooden structure; the Ancient Tea Horse Road spans multiple regions, stretching for thousands of miles, with cultural relic buildings scattered along the way like stars... These cultural relic buildings can neither directly apply modern building fire safety codes, nor adopt a "one-size-fits-all" rectification plan. "Suiting the remedy to the case is key." Zhang Yang led the implementation of a "one item, one policy" (一项一策) compliance construction, tailoring fire prevention "prescriptions" for each cultural relic and ancient building.
These "prescriptions" aim to prevent trouble before it occurs. For cultural relic buildings beyond the coverage of municipal water sources or without natural water sources nearby, fire water pools of no less than 50 cubic meters must be constructed, equipped with 2 hand-held mobile pumps, 2 water guns and hoses and other basic firefighting equipment, to enhance initial fire response capability. For some cultural relics and ancient buildings far from fire stations, a full-time or volunteer fire team of no fewer than 5 people should be organized in nearby villages to establish the first line of defense. To strictly prevent electrical fires, it is required that electrical lines inside cultural relic buildings, when laid exposed, must take pipe protection measures and be equipped with corresponding alarm devices, reducing the probability of electrical fires at the source. Through the systematic governance of "one item, one policy", the stock of fire hazards in cultural relic buildings across the province has significantly decreased, the coverage rate of fire safety infrastructure has greatly increased, and the fire safety situation for cultural relics has achieved a fundamental improvement.
Once a fire breaks out in a wooden structure house, it spreads quickly and is difficult to extinguish. Zhang Yang has been pondering scientific prevention and control technologies for wooden structures. "Without real combustion data, prevention and control technology is just a 'castle in the air,' and cannot be scientific, precise, and efficient." To solve this problem, Zhang Yang, together with research units such as Kunming University of Science and Technology (昆明理工大学) and the Tianjin Fire Research Institute of the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部天津消防研究所), organized and carried out full-scale fire experiments to collect the most realistic experimental data.
On the experiment site, a wooden house that had been abandoned for many years was rebuilt, with thermocouples, radiometers, and standard fire sources all in place. Ignition. The wooden beams crackled in the flames, and smoke rapidly spread with the fire. Zhang Yang, in the observation area, fixed his eyes on every key node of beam and column deformation and collapse, recording data throughout. Two full-scale experiments filled the gap in baseline data on the fire dynamics of typical wooden structures in Yunnan, and also provided a scientific basis for fire prevention and control management and technological transformation of wooden structure building clusters in ancient towns and villages. Supported by data, he has published several papers in core fire science journals and obtained multiple patents.
"Cultural relics and ancient buildings are the shared historical and cultural wealth of the whole society. Relying solely on the fire department alone cannot protect the cultural relics and ancient buildings scattered across the country." Having spent much time on the front line, Zhang Yang sees it clearly: "Protecting cultural relics and ancient buildings requires the joint efforts of multiple departments, and institutional construction is even more important." With the support of his unit and his promotion, cultural relic fire safety was incorporated into the Yunnan Provincial Government's "14th Five-Year Plan" for fire rescue development. At the same time, he also joined with the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (省文旅厅), the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (省住建厅), and the Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee (省民宗委) to draft a joint supervision and coordination mechanism, with regular consultations and joint inspections, to consolidate territorial management responsibilities and industry supervision responsibilities.
From Lijiang and Dali to Honghe and Wenshan, from Zhaotong and Qujing to Pu'er and Xishuangbanna, Zhang Yang has left his footprints on over 90% of the national-level and provincial-level cultural relic protection units in Yunnan. "The fire safety work for cultural relics and ancient buildings has no room for error. We must always keep the string of 'one loss, nothing' (一失万无) tightly taut." He often says this phrase.
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In the Xisheng Community (溪声社区), Xiangping Subdistrict (祥平街道), Tong'an District, Xiamen, Fujian, there are five ancient dragon kilns built along the mountain. This is the Kengzikou pottery kiln site (坑仔口制陶窑址) — the Five Dragon Kilns (五龙窑), first constructed in the 25th year of the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty (1820). It is not only a physical testimony to the development of southern Fujian ceramic techniques, but also preserves the bustling memory of commercial exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road.
Unlike the static exhibits isolated behind glass cases in museums, the Five Dragon Kilns are a "living historical relic." The park covers an area of 68 mu, and the five ancient kilns completely preserve the architectural structure of traditional dragon kilns and the ancient methods of pottery making. The kilns are built along a slope with an incline of about 15 degrees; functional areas such as the kiln door, fire chamber, fire barrier wall, and smoke flue are clearly distinguishable, visually reflecting the unique kiln form of southern China for firing pottery.
In 2009, the Kengzikou dragon kilns were selected by the Office of the Leading Group for the Third National Cultural Relics Survey of the State Council (国务院第三次全国文物普查领导小组办公室) as one of the important new discoveries, becoming a "living fossil" for studying the history of handicrafts in southern Fujian and the history of exchanges along the Maritime Silk Road. However, due to the erosion of time and natural weathering, this centuries-old kiln group once faced difficulties such as kiln body collapse and damaged appearance. Facing the endangered cultural relics, Ke Fusheng (柯福晟), a native of Tong'an, harboring reverence for history, devoted all his efforts to holding up an "umbrella of protection" for the ancient kilns. During the restoration process, he consistently adhered to the principles of "protection first, 修旧如旧 (xiū jiù rú jiù - "repair the old as old," restoring an antique to its original state), and minimal intervention." He invited old craftsmen to use ancient methods for restoration: using heavy wooden strips to slowly prop up the collapsed kiln roof from bottom to top, then embedding prepared broken porcelain pieces one by one into the cracks, and applying red clay slurry to mimic the old appearance. The restoration of just kilns No. 1 and No. 2 took over a year. This kind of fine-grained approach, comparable to performing a "minimally invasive surgery" on an elderly person, preserved to the greatest extent the historical texture and aged feel of the ancient kilns, allowing the five ancient dragon kilns, over 200 years old, to straighten their backs again.
Serving as a cultural bridge witnessing the trade between Fujian and Taiwan and the development of the Maritime Silk Road, the five ancient dragon kilns also actively embrace new digital forms of business, breaking the limitations of time and space through online displays and cloud-based dissemination, comprehensively showcasing the charm of southern Fujian pottery.
One kiln holds ancient and modern times; one thought guards the original intention. Now, under scientific protection and careful revitalization, the five ancient dragon kilns have shed their stillness and transformed into a new cultural landmark integrating cultural relic protection, intangible cultural heritage inheritance, research and science popularization, and cultural tourism integration. This is not only a successful redemption of a handicraft heritage, but also a vivid practice in the new era of continuing the Chinese cultural lineage and making cultural heritage "come alive."
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In the 波澜壮阔 (bō lán zhuàng kuò - “waves vast and magnificent,” magnificent and sweeping) process of Chinese civilization, Qin established a vast, well-institutioned great unification (大一统) state, integrated culture and economy, pioneered institutions, perfected governance, profoundly shaping China’s political civilization and social form for over 2,000 years, laying a solid foundation for the continuity and unity of Chinese civilization. The Shanghai Museum’s special exhibition “The Rise of China: Qin’s Road to Great Unification — Special Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Archaeology” (肇兴中国：秦·大一统之路文物考古特展) takes as its thread the new archaeological discoveries and understandings from the Shaanxi and Gansu regions in recent years, selects 328 sets/510 artifacts from over 10 cultural heritage institutions, and displays the outstanding characteristics of Qin culture in four chapters.
Oracle bones unearthed at the Zhouyuan (周原) site of the Western Zhou are inscribed with the characters “Qin ren” (秦人, “Qin people”), and are the earliest extant material evidence bearing the appellation “Qin,” providing direct textual clues for studying the early history of Qin. Some pottery li (陶鬲) and gui (陶簋) vessels unearthed from mid-Western Zhou Qin culture tombs at the Qingshui County (清水) Liya site bear strong Shang cultural features, revealing the eastern genes of Qin culture. Bronze ritual vessels and jades unearthed from late Western Zhou Qin noble tombs at the Li County (礼县) Xishan site reflect the ritual system of the Qin people. Judging from the bronze ritual vessels unearthed at the Xishan site, it was ritual culture that established the foundation for the development of the Qin people and provided powerful institutional guarantees. The first chapter, “Qin · People” (秦·人), focuses on the tracing of the origins of the Qin people in eastern Gansu and the course of their ethnic development.
The second chapter, “Qin · State” (秦·国), presents the development course of the establishment of the Qin state and its eastward advance to seek strength. In 770 BCE, Duke Xiang of Qin (秦襄公) was enfeoffed as a feudal lord for his merit in escorting King Ping of Zhou eastward, and the state of Qin was formally established. In the early days of the founding of the Qin state, its capital “West Dog Hill” (西犬丘) was located within what is now Li County, Gansu Province. The mausoleum site of the former Qin dukes at Dapuzi Mountain (大堡子山) in Li County has unearthed multiple bronze ding (鼎) and bronze gui (簋) vessels bearing the inscription “Qin Duke” (秦公), and from the instrument pit were also unearthed complete sets of bronze bo bells (青铜镈), bronze bells (青铜钟), and stone chimes (石磬). These artifacts not only manifest the Qin people’s inheritance of the ritual and music civilization of the Central Plains, but also recreate the magnificent atmosphere of Qin state sacrificial rites.
Gold ornaments such as gold appliqué in the shape of a bird of prey (鸷鸟形金饰片) unearthed from the Dapuzi Mountain former Qin duke mausoleum site blend Central Plains motifs with steppe craftsmanship, reflecting the early diversified aesthetics and craftsmanship level of the Qin state. The practice of burying large quantities of gold ornaments as tomb furnishings on coffins and outer coffins or on high-grade chariots and horses was originally a burial custom of steppe cultures used to mark high social status. The Qin people, through long-term exchange, collision, and fusion with the various Western Rong (西戎) tribes in the western borderlands, likewise adopted these high-status cultural expression habits into their own funeral customs, indicating the open-minded attitude in the Qin people’s cultural genes of “兼容并包 (jiān róng bìng bāo - ‘to inclusively embrace all,’ all-encompassing) and 为我所用 (wèi wǒ suǒ yòng - ‘for my own use,’ to make use of for oneself).”
Shortly after the establishment of the Qin state, it developed eastward, and its capital also moved east accordingly. From the western borderlands to Yongcheng (雍城) and Xianyang, the trajectory of the eastward relocation of the Qin capitals is a vivid testimony to the 锐意进取 (ruì yì jìn qǔ - “resolute and enterprising,” determined to forge ahead) spirit of the Qin people. The inscription on the Qin Duke bo bell (秦公镈) unearthed from the Taigong Temple (太公庙) in Baoji, Shaanxi, embodies the Qin people’s 开拓进取 (kāi tuò jìn qǔ - “to pioneer and forge ahead,” pioneering and enterprising) spirit. The remains of the Yongcheng palace and handicraft workshops reflect the early capital planning concepts of the Qin state. The L-shaped bronze structural components (曲尺形青铜构件) unearthed at the Yongcheng site were important decorative and structural elements on the beams and columns of palaces. Their complex shapes and exquisite casting techniques not only demonstrate the peak level of Qin dynasty handicraft industry but also substantiate the majesty and splendor of the palace architecture of that time through physical evidence. The No. 1 Tomb of the Qin Dukes (秦公一号大墓) is immense in scale; the jades unearthed from the tomb display the stylistic features of Qin-style jades. Sites such as the Blood Pool (血池遗址) site reveal the gradual establishment and development of the zhi sacrifice (畤祭) system, which constructed the state sacrificial system.
The third chapter, “Qin · Integration” (秦·融), vividly displays the distinctive character of Qin culture’s inclusiveness and eclecticism. The Qin people garrisoned the borderlands and coexisted and integrated with the Rong people over a long period. A bronze sword with a gold handle (金柄铁剑) unearthed from a Spring and Autumn period Qin tomb at Yimen Village (益门村), Baoji, has a handle cast in openwork gold and inlaid with turquoise, with intricate and ornate decoration, while the blade was made of the then-precious iron. The composite technique, fusing multicultural elements, is a precious physical object witnessing Qin culture’s 博采众长 (bó cǎi zhòng cháng - “to widely adopt the strengths of many,” drawing widely on the strengths of others). Artifacts such as tiger-shaped gold foil appliqués (虎形金箔饰片) and bird-pattern gold foil appliqués unearthed from the Liuping Cemetery (刘坪墓地) in Qingshui fully display the unrestrained vitality of steppe culture. The artifacts unearthed from the Majiayuan Cemetery (马家塬墓地) in Zhangjiachuan (张家川) are the most direct witness of “Rong-Qin integration” (戎秦融合). The silver-inlaid gold vessels (鋄金银器) and openwork gold belt ornaments beloved by steppe peoples were unearthed from the same tomb as ritual vessels such as bronze ding representing Central Plains ritual systems; moreover, the unique Qin system of using ding vessels in burials was fully adopted by the Western Rong nobles. This kind of “mix-and-match” is not simple imitation, but rather an identification with the order of the Qin region at the cultural-psychological level.
The fourth chapter, “Qin · Unity” (秦·同), features artifacts such as the terracotta warriors, bronze waterfowl, and drainage pipes unearthed from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (秦始皇帝陵园), reflecting the craftsmanship level of the Qin dynasty and its powerful capital planning and construction capabilities. Cultural relics such as Qin dynasty official seals, edict plates (诏版), and bronze weights (铜权) are precious material evidence of its unified system. Banliang coins (半两钱) and standardized weapons witness the efficient operation of the centralized system. The institutional framework, governance model, and civilization paradigm pioneered by Qin were inherited and developed by subsequent dynasties, profoundly shaping China’s political civilization and social form for over 2,000 years. The grand unification system created by Qin profoundly influenced the direction of Chinese political civilization for the following 2,000 years and laid the cornerstone for the 多元一体 (duō yuán yī tǐ - “diverse yet integrated,” pluralistic unity) pattern of Chinese civilization.
Since its launch in 2022, the Shanghai Museum’s “Why China” (何以中国) series of exhibitions has consistently focused on the grand theme of the origin, formation, and development of Chinese civilization. This “The Rise of China” exhibition continues the narrative chain of “Why China,” outlining the key position of Qin in the history of Chinese civilization and profoundly explaining the historical necessity of the formation of a great unification state.
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