Summary: Xi Jinping emphasized that ideals and beliefs—specifically Marxist faith, the communist ideal, and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics—are the foundation of the Party and the spiritual "calcium" for Party members. He referenced historical examples, including a visit to Xiong'an in March where he praised pioneers acting on Party orders, and the awarding of July 1 Medals. The article notes that the Party has conducted nine rounds of intra-Party education to strengthen these beliefs. Xi called for unwavering commitment to these ideals as a lifelong pursuit, especially amid current risks and challenges during the critical period of Chinese modernization. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: President Xi Jinping, acting on the decisions of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, has issued a series of ambassadorial appointments and removals. The changes include replacing the ambassadors to Iraq, Cyprus, and Panama. Xiang Bo was appointed as the new envoy to Iraq, replacing Cui Wei; Yang Yundong was named to Cyprus, replacing Liu Yantao; and Zhang Xiangyan was appointed to Panama, replacing Xu Xueyuan. The announcement did not mention any specific accompanying officials or discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: President Xi Jinping emphasized the need to enhance consumption capacity, improve conditions, and innovate scenarios to fully unleash consumption potential. In the first half of the year, China’s total retail sales of consumer goods rose 1.3% year-on-year, with service consumption surging 5.3% and green and smart product sales growing rapidly. Booming tourism—such as the "Cun Chao" soccer tournament and Dragon Boat races—drove service spending, while digital and instant retail posted strong gains. The trade-in program for consumer goods exceeded 1 trillion yuan in sales, benefiting 136 million people. Officials noted that expanding the middle-income group and new policies like the 15th Five-Year Plan for consumption will further support market vitality.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting that reviewed reports on expanding the service sector and constructing "six networks" of infrastructure, while also approving a 15th Five-Year Plan for intellectual property protection and utilization. The meeting stressed removing barriers to boost service sector potential and systematically advancing network projects with adequate funding, emphasizing both construction and operational management. It called for strengthening IP protection frameworks and talent development to support innovation and new productive forces. The meeting also discussed reforming the social security system to improve coordination, coverage for flexible workers, and housing support for migrant workers, as well as enhancing audit rectification to ensure budget efficiency. No U.S. or U.S.-China relations were mentioned in the article.
Summary: Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Beijing on July 20. Zhao stated that China-Thailand relations are at their best, citing a recent meeting between Xi Jinping and Anutin in Shanghai, and called for deeper political trust, practical cooperation, and legislative exchanges. He invited Thai lawmakers to participate in a seminar for ASEAN legislators. Anutin reaffirmed Thailand's adherence to the one-China principle and expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties.
Summary: The article describes how Heiya Village in Shandong’s Yiyuan County, where many parents work away from home, addressed the problem of unattended children during school breaks. The village party committee repurposed its office and meeting rooms into a free public daycare center, offering activities such as revolutionary storytelling, sports, and science lessons. It also recruited returning college students and volunteers to form a service team. A photo shows a volunteer (third from left) tutoring a child in sketching. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Liaoning province's reform of its economic development zones, which reduced the number of省级 zones from 92 to 43 while economic output and foreign investment increased significantly. Provincial Commerce Department Director Pan Shuang described the shift from pursuing "quantity" to "quality," with the reform guided by Xi Jinping's emphasis on development quality over crude expansion. Deputy Mayor Liu Wanpeng of Liaoyang noted that prior duplication and internal competition wasted resources, while Fushun Vice Mayor Wu Jie explained that consolidating scattered zones allowed better resource allocation. The reform aims to return zones to their core economic functions, stripping social management duties and streamlining administrative structures.
Summary: The article outlines key sections from a Chinese publication, including a theoretical analysis of the Communist Party of China's success codes, a feature on "space computing" as part of China's smart manufacturing push, and a discussion of vibrant public commentary offering insights into new mass literature. No specific official statements or actions are reported, and there is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Great Hall of the People, accompanied by Wu Zhenglong. Li emphasized strengthening strategic alignment, advancing Belt and Road cooperation, and expanding collaboration in AI, EVs, and clean energy. Anutin reaffirmed Thailand's adherence to the One-China policy and opposition to "Taiwan independence." Both sides signed multiple agreements covering trade, agriculture, technology, and combating cross-border crime. The meeting did not directly address the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese Premier Li Qiang sent a congratulatory message to Andy Burnham on his appointment as British Prime Minister. Li emphasized that China and the UK, both UN Security Council permanent members and major economies, should enhance dialogue and cooperation for mutual development and global stability. He expressed willingness to work with Burnham to strengthen exchanges, mutual trust, and cooperation. Li called for advancing the long-term, stable comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was made in the article.
Summary: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited China from July 16–20, 2026, meeting with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and NPC Chairman Zhao Leji. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a China-Thailand community with a shared future, with Thailand reiterating its One-China policy and opposition to “Taiwan independence.” They agreed on enhanced cooperation in trade, technology, artificial intelligence, connectivity, and law enforcement against transnational crime. Thailand also expressed support for China’s hosting of APEC 2026 and the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. The article makes no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai attracted over 400,000 visitors and facilitated an estimated 20.36 billion yuan in procurement deals, a 25% increase. Officials including Algerian advisor Mehdi Gaham and Siemens' Xiao Song praised China's AI advances and open approach. The conference released multiple initiatives on global governance, such as the AI Cooperation Development Action Plan. China announced it will provide 5,000 AI training slots for developing countries over five years and establish international cooperation centers. Attendees like Bangladesh's minister Anam and OIC's Abdounour commended China's efforts to bridge digital divides for the Global South.
Summary: Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, met with UN Secretary-General candidate Rodriguez-Birkett of Guyana in Beijing. The candidate expressed support for UN Resolution 2758 and praised China’s global initiatives. Wang Yi stated that the UN-centered international system faces challenges and that China will responsibly participate in the selection process. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister and a member of the Politburo, will attend the China-ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila on July 22, according to a Foreign Ministry announcement. He is also scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization foreign ministers’ council meeting in Kyrgyzstan from July 23 to 25, which will be followed by a bilateral visit to Kyrgyzstan. The announcement did not specify any accompanying officials or discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Beijing seminar on July 20 examined the role of U.S.-China people-to-people exchanges in building constructive strategic stability, with experts discussing overseas Chinese history and their irreplaceable role in bilateral ties. Wang Lingui, chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, attended and delivered a speech. He stated the event implements Xi Jinping’s directives on overseas Chinese affairs and urged leveraging overseas Chinese in people-to-people diplomacy to stabilize U.S.-China relations. Wang also called for telling stories of U.S.-China friendship and cultivating new generations for this cause.
Summary: On July 20, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Tiananmen Square in Beijing to lay a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Summary: MIIT Chief Engineer Wang Weiming reported at a State Council press conference that China's industrial output above designated size grew 5.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, with industry contributing over 35% to economic growth. He noted that 32 of 41 industrial sectors expanded, profits rose 18.8% in January–May, and the manufacturing PMI production index remained expansionary for four consecutive months. Wang highlighted advances in AI adoption, quantum computing, and industrial robotics, as well as progress in smart manufacturing and green factories. He was joined by MIIT spokespersons Xie Cun and Tao Qing, who provided updates on telecommunications, equipment manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. The article did not mention the United States or bilateral relations.
Summary: The article reports on China's industrial economy performance in the first half of the year, highlighting growth in new quality productive forces such as high-tech manufacturing (up 13.3%) and equipment manufacturing (up 9.3%). It notes double-digit increases in industrial robot output and investment in emerging sectors like aerospace. The piece emphasizes breakthroughs in key technologies, with numerous "firsts" and "originals" strengthening China's position in strategic industries. It also points to rapid expansion in intelligent computing power (up 177%) and new growth areas like photonics and spatiotemporal information. No specific officials or U.S.-China relations are mentioned.
Summary: Wang Yujie, a process design engineer at China State Shipbuilding Corporation's engine subsidiary in Qingdao, was reported to have led the production design of the company's first super-large-bore dual-fuel engine and spearheaded a lean management initiative that boosted annual engine deliveries by 12% in 2025. He also oversaw the deployment of a computer-aided process planning system to digitize manufacturing procedures and contributed to the development of China's first ammonia-fuel marine low-speed engine, which was delivered in March 2025. No other officials were reported as accompanying him. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on a smart decoction center in Kunming operated by Yunnan Baiyao, which uses AI to automate traditional Chinese medicine preparation, from prescription to delivery. A patient, Zhang Fang, highlights the convenience of same-day delivery and full traceability via QR codes. Pharmacist Yang Xinchao explained that the AI system converts traditional techniques into algorithms, checking for risks like dosage errors and enabling 15-second automated dispensing. Center head Duan Qilong noted the system handles up to 2,000 prescriptions daily, monitoring temperature and water levels per prescription. Since launch, the center has served nearly 1.4 million patients and produced over 18 million decoction bags.
Summary: A photo shows workers assembling new energy commercial vehicles at FAW Jiefang's Liuzhou branch in Guangxi. The caption reports that China's new energy vehicle production and sales both exceeded 7 million units in the first half of the year.
Summary: China's National Postal Bureau reported that the June express delivery development index reached 465.4, a 2.4% year-on-year increase, indicating steady industry growth. The scale index rose 5.4% to 617.5, driven by deeper integration with modern agriculture and advanced manufacturing, as well as expanded services in western regions. Service quality improved with drone and unmanned vehicle deployment, and the on-time delivery rate in key areas reached 87.4%, up 1.4 percentage points. A bureau official stated that the industry is expected to maintain steady and positive momentum in the second half of the year as consumption potential is released and services expand. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of ensuring a happy elderly life as China's population ages. The article reports on nationwide efforts to retrofit homes and communities for senior safety and convenience, featuring specific cases in Chongqing, Gansu, and Zhejiang. Local officials, including Zhang Gang of the Dadukou District Civil Affairs Bureau and Chen Qiuyu of Shangyu District, are cited describing targeted subsidies and “one-household-one-policy” modifications. The initiatives include smart monitoring devices, meal delivery services, and financial support of up to 30% of renovation costs. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights Yiwu's evolution from street stalls to a sixth-generation digital trade hub, where AI-driven tools and multilingual services enable a shift from physical stalls to a "digital ecosystem." It argues that Yiwu's success stems from breaking cognitive barriers, such as outmoded thinking and the false dichotomy between environment and development. Examples like Hubei Chuyuan's green transformation and Gansu Qingyang's shift to digital industry illustrate how cognitive breakthroughs fuel regional growth. The piece stresses that China’s move toward innovation requires surpassing mental limits and embracing adaptive action. It concludes that continuous cognitive breakthroughs, rooted in daring to pioneer, are essential for sustained development.
Summary: Party member Peng Wei, alongside another party member Fu Zefang, resolved a water pressure issue at a bamboo processing factory in Yunnan's Zhonghe Town, part of a Shanghai-Yunnan cooperation initiative. Peng Wei stated that serving enterprises helps secure local jobs, as the factory was established through the Shanghai-Yunnan collaboration mechanism. He and fellow party members mobilized over 100 villagers, including Zhang Wanjiong, to work at the plant by addressing concerns about income and family care. The team also worked with officials like Wang Wei, a Shanghai official serving as county deputy Party secretary, to create "mothers' shifts" and build dormitories using Shanghai-Yunnan cooperative funds. The article reports that the factory now employs over 600 people year-round and has boosted local bamboo shoot prices and industry output.
Summary: Liaoning province reported two key data points: a 12.3% increase in actual foreign investment usage and a 50% reduction in provincial-level economic development zones (EDZs) from 92 to 43. Provincial Commerce Director Pan Shuang framed the reform as a shift from pursuing "whether there are EDZs" to focusing on "whether they are strong," guided by Xi Jinping's emphasis on quality and efficiency over crude expansion. Deputy mayors Liu Wanpeng and Wu Jie explained that regions like Liaoyang and Fushun eliminated poorly performing EDZs to concentrate resources on more promising zones, with personnel reallocated through a "flexible and caring" process. The reforms aim to strip EDZs of social management duties, refocusing them on economic functions, with internal departments cut by 13.3% and investment/service units rising to 83.1%. Liaoning’s party secretary stressed that this "subtraction" is essentially an "addition" for governance modernization, driven by a correct view of political achievement.
Summary: Huangshi City in Hubei Province is transforming decommissioned old docks into an industrial-style riverside cultural and leisure zone to stimulate nighttime consumption. The project aims to promote new cultural tourism models and scenarios. A photo taken on July 18 shows visitors enjoying night views, food, and a market at the Huangshi Port Foreign Trade Dock Riverside Cultural Park. No officials or U.S.-China relations are mentioned.
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Summary: The article compiles three perspectives on cadre responsibility, emphasizing that officials should serve with dedication and a sense of urgency. It highlights the importance of earning public trust through grassroots work, tackling difficult problems rather than avoiding them, and balancing efficiency with quality in serving the people. No specific officials, their statements, or accompanying figures are reported. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A robot startup in Shenzhen’s Bao’an district can secure a full supply chain within one hour and produce samples in three days, illustrating how the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster—ranked first globally in WIPO’s 2025 Global Innovation Index—fosters deep coupling of innovation and industrial chains. The article highlights that when talent, capital, data, and technology flow efficiently within a region, innovation becomes a collaborative ecosystem rather than isolated efforts. By systematically removing obstacles from lab to production line, such as through the Bao’an selection center where engineers work on-site, the Greater Bay Area breaks down bureaucratic silos and shifts from government-led to market-driven service provision. The piece emphasizes that overcoming barriers to cross-border resource flows and institutional rigidities is essential to transforming regional synergy into productive new quality productive forces. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article recounts the 1950s Qinghai-Tibet camel caravan's role in pioneering the route for the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, with thousands of drivers and camels enduring extreme conditions. It highlights commander Mu Shengzhong's statement, "Golmud is under our feet," when faced with skepticism about the city's existence. The piece draws a direct parallel between these historical hardships and current U.S.-China tensions, citing "technology blockades and decoupling" as a modern "cold current." It argues that the caravan's spirit of perseverance is essential for overcoming today's "bottlenecks" and achieving breakthroughs in areas like aerospace, EVs, and robotics. The red flag carried by the caravan serves as a symbol for China's continued determination in the new era.
Summary: In the first half of this year, China's automobile exports reached 5.096 million units, surpassing 5 million for the first time in a half-year period. New energy vehicle exports totaled 2.355 million units, a 1.2-fold year-on-year increase, serving as the core driver of export growth. The rapid expansion in exports reflects the transformation, upgrading, and enhanced international competitiveness of China's auto industry. No statements or actions by officials, nor any reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations, were included in the article.
Summary: China's modular building exports surged 19.6% year-on-year in the first four months of this year, reaching 16.8 billion yuan via Shenzhen, with complete apartments, hotels, and hospitals shipped to over 150 countries. The article highlights a paradigm shift from exporting labor to exporting industrial standards, as over 90% of construction now occurs in factories, cutting project timelines by more than 60%. China has secured approval for the first international ISO standard on digital product passports for the construction industry, signaling a move from adopting foreign norms to setting global rules. The shift reflects the emergence of "new quality productive forces" in a traditional sector, driven by integrated supply chains and systemic efficiency. Global modular construction is projected to exceed $142.8 billion by 2030, underscoring the transformative potential of China's "prefabricated housing" exports.
Summary: The article examines how emerging trends in China—such as larger vehicles, AI applications, and the pre-made food industry—demand more adaptive standards and governance to balance innovation with safety. It argues that regulatory foresight, as seen in anticipatory standards for EV battery recycling, is essential to manage risks while leaving room for growth. Precision in regulation, like the tiered oversight of AI services, allows for both control and flexibility. The piece praises "small and fast" regulatory adjustments, exemplified by evolving food delivery rules that target specific abuses. It concludes by citing Xi Jinping’s call for diverse legislative forms to keep pace with rapid socioeconomic change.
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Summary: A community in Chongqing’s Jiulongpo District faced business losses due to prolonged construction delays and fencing, prompting the local Party committee to hold on-site “roadside meetings.” Democratic Village community Party secretary Wu Chengli and deputy director Liu Shunhua joined officials from the district housing commission, utility companies, and construction contractors to address merchants’ concerns. The committee allowed restaurants to place advertising on the construction barriers and committed to daily progress updates, aiming to restore customer flow. Wu emphasized that the Party organization serves as the backbone for uniting all stakeholders—community committees, government departments, platform companies, and residents—to resolve disputes. The article does not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Li Hongzhe, a senior engineer from Tieling County's Modern Agriculture Service Center, accompanied by three colleagues and later by center director Guo Hao, visited flooded corn and rice fields in Liaoning to advise farmers on post-disaster recovery. They instructed farmers to avoid fully draining water on sunny days to prevent root burn, and provided detailed guidance on drainage, fertilization, and disease prevention. The team distributed "technical guidance sheets" and personally demonstrated crop stabilization techniques. Guo Hao noted they mobilized over 270 agricultural technicians and 340 pieces of equipment, completing nearly 82% of farmland drainage as of July 20. The article contains no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on conservation efforts in the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, highlighting the work of officials including Zhao Yan (deputy director of the Hunchun Management Center’s research center), Hao Ruiping (deputy director of the protection department), and monitoring staff Duan Lianru. Hao Ruiping noted that patrols have shifted from clearing traps to maintaining infrared cameras and collecting samples, while Duan Lianru described using tiger stripe patterns to create "ID cards" for individual animals. Zhao Yan emphasized that protecting tigers means safeguarding the entire ecosystem, and that community awareness has improved. The article also states that the tiger population has grown from 27 to approximately 70 since the park’s 2017 pilot. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Veterans Affairs issued a notice urging local departments to mobilize veterans for flood relief, emphasizing their discipline and emergency response skills. Under local party and government leadership, veterans are to assist with patrols, rescue operations, and post-disaster recovery. The notice also calls for targeted support to affected veterans, particularly the elderly, disabled, and those in need. It highlights coordination with emergency services and charitable organizations for aid. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "Lu-Xin Unity Intangible Heritage Train," the first provincial-level intangible cultural heritage themed train to Xinjiang, departed from Jinan and arrived in Xinjiang, stopping at 10 sites including Yining, Kashgar, and Korla for cultural displays. The train integrates static exhibits, live performances, interactive experiences, and product sales to showcase cultural resources and development achievements of Shandong and Xinjiang. During its journey, Xinjiang organized performances such as Manas and Dombra, while the Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum hosted demonstrations by inheritors from both regions. The initiative aims to foster cultural exchange and unity between the two areas. No official statements or U.S.-related content were reported.
Summary: Anhui Province has allocated over 700 million yuan in 2026 to build an inclusive elderly care system, supporting 119 community-based institutions and 750 rural "happiness homes." The funding also covers operational subsidies for 538 public nursing homes and upgrades to 100 facilities. Additionally, 477 million yuan will provide consumption subsidies for moderately to severely disabled seniors and ensure basic allowances for low-income, disabled, and elderly individuals in need, disbursed through a unified card system. No official spokesperson is named; the report cites the provincial finance department. No reference is made to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangxi's Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development issued a three-year action plan (2026–2028) to accelerate AI applications in housing, urban renewal, governance, and government services. The plan aims to create replicable smart benchmarks by 2028, transitioning from "digital" to "intelligent" construction. It includes smart city infrastructure, building lifecycle management, and intelligent supervision of bidding and energy use. The initiative also focuses on improving urban living environments, smart communities, and preserving traditional villages. No U.S. or bilateral relations are mentioned.
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Summary: The article highlights how Chinese cities—Chengdu, Hefei, and Shenyang—are repurposing metro stations as multifunctional spaces for commerce, public services, and cultural events, transforming them into new urban growth engines. In Chengdu, Chengdu Rail Resource Management deputy general manager Zhou Xiaoyu described a "subterranean commercial street + transit shop" model converting daily commuters into consumers. Hefei’s metro features the nation’s first station-based marriage registry (at "Xingfuba" station) and a government service kiosk, with an unnamed official stating the system embeds "livelihood services" across all 183 stations. Shenyang Metro deputy general manager Yao Zhizhen said eight stations were themed for the "Northeast Super" football league to integrate sports, tourism, and commerce. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on rural governance innovations in Dongliuzhuang Village, Beijing's Tongzhou District, led by Party Secretary Liu Yuguo. It describes the introduction of a "rural property management" model, including a community canteen providing free lunches for seniors aged 75+, and a QR code system for residents to access services like patrols, mediation, and assistance. The village also established a "Technology Small Yard" that generated 505,000 yuan in collective income in 2025, with plans to expand paid services to sustain operations. The piece highlights bottom-up, Party-led improvements in living standards and community participation. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on a national forestry and grassland science and technology meeting in Changsha, Hunan, where it was announced that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, China will systematically advance scientific innovation to raise the contribution rate of forestry and grassland technology to 65% by 2030, and achieve full high-level self-reliance by 2035. It highlights that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, over 7,000 new forestry and grassland varieties were cultivated, 17,000 achievements were stored, and more than 300 national and industry standards were established, with patent growth rates of 14.2% and 15.8% respectively. The meeting outlined six key tasks for the next period, including strengthening basic and applied research and core technology breakthroughs, with seven supporting measures in research project layout and innovation platform construction. No specific officials or accompanying individuals were named in the report. The summary does not include any mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations, as the article does not discuss these topics.
Summary: The article reports on China's consumption as a key economic driver, citing President Xi Jinping's call to boost consumer spending by enhancing capacity, conditions, and scenes. It presents first-half 2024 data showing total retail sales of consumer goods and services rose 2.7% year-on-year, with service retail up 5.3% and goods retail up 1.1%. Examples of vibrant consumption include tourism booms in Foshan and Rongjiang, as well as growth in digital, green, and smart products. The piece also highlights the success of trade-in programs, rural market expansion, and the integration of online-offline retail. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports that during the "double rush" farming season, farmers across China are busy harvesting and planting. It specifically shows villagers transplanting rice seedlings on July 20 in Mafeng Village, Guangfa Town, Jiahe County, Hunan Province. The accompanying photo was taken by Huang Chuntao. No official statements or references to the United States or U.S.-China relations are included.
Summary: The article reports that Guizhou province has issued a work plan (2026–2030) to cultivate local consumer brands by focusing on industries such as baijiu, food, medicine, and textiles. The plan aims to boost domestic demand and improve the competitiveness of Guizhou's specialty consumer goods. It targets having over 30 local brands listed in China’s national consumer brand directory and over 120 in Guizhou’s own directory by 2030. No statements from specific officials or mentions of the United States or U.S.-China relations are included.
Summary: From January to June, the Guangxi Pingxiang railway port imported 18,000 tons of Southeast Asian tropical fresh fruits valued at 560 million yuan, up 53.8% and 26.8% year-on-year respectively, demonstrating strong trade vitality via the China-Vietnam cross-border railway corridor. Nanning Customs reported optimizing supervision services for perishable goods, including a green channel and an "conditional release" policy for the Dong Dang–Pingxiang–Nanning fruit trains, to expedite clearance and minimize port delays.
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Summary: The article discusses China's "art-enriching rural areas" initiative, as highlighted in this year's Central Document No. 1, which calls for enhancing rural cultural products and services. It describes how elements like village songs, field runways showcasing intangible heritage, and rural cafes with books are integrating art into daily rural life, both beautifying villages and fostering cultural identity. Examples from Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Hunan illustrate how this approach boosts local heritage, cultivates talent, and meets residents' aspirations for a better life. The piece emphasizes that such cultural revitalization not only improves rural aesthetics but also unlocks economic and social value. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article summarizes President Xi Jinping's elaboration at the 105th CPC anniversary on six "excellent traits" of the Party—pursuing truth, rooting in the people, undertaking historical missions, following trends, daring to struggle, and self-strengthening—which evolve from an earlier framework of five advantages. Xi linked these traits to the Party's enduring success, emphasizing theoretical innovation, mass support, strategic initiative, organizational discipline, and institutional self-reform. The piece argues this theoretical shift moves from describing what the Party "has" to what it "is," offering a systematic explanation for its resilience. It does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article elaborates on Xi Jinping’s call to advance "soft connectivity" of rules, standards, and governance alongside physical infrastructure in Belt and Road cooperation, particularly with neighboring developing countries. It highlights that major overseas projects now serve as core platforms for aligning legal frameworks, management concepts, talent cultivation, and technical standards. Specific examples include Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City, where legislation established a special economic zone, and China-Malaysia vocational training programs for railway and digital economy talent. The piece argues that such "soft connectivity" reduces transaction costs, ensures project sustainability, and provides institutional public goods for regional mutual benefit. The author is affiliated with Peking University’s Institute of International Communication.
Summary: During an inspection in Dezhou, Shandong, Xi Jinping stated that China is advancing on the new journey of building a modern socialist country and called for unity in "taking the new Long March" to achieve a brighter future. He framed this as a fundamental guideline for the entire Party, military, and people, especially as 2025 marks the 105th anniversary of the CPC and the 90th anniversary of the Long March. The article emphasizes that the spirit of the Long March—solidarity between the military and people, and unwavering collective effort—remains crucial for navigating current strategic opportunities and risks. It stresses the need for political direction, ideological unity, and coordinated action under the Party's centralized leadership to overcome challenges like the new "Loushan Pass" and "Lazikou." No accompanying officials were mentioned, and no reference was made to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Xi Jinping replied to a letter from 102-year-old Xinhua News Agency veteran Zhang Liansheng, praising his loyalty to the Party and expressing care for older Party members. The letter underscores the "Fourth Brigade" spirit of absolute loyalty and dedication to the Party, which Xi urged new-era Communists to inherit. The article emphasizes Xinhua's role as the Party's mouthpiece and its commitment to deepening media reforms. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A veteran-turned-cadre in Hohhot’s social work department recounted his experience working as a food delivery rider to understand their difficulties. He identified problems such as inaccessible buildings at gated communities and inaccurate navigation maps. His team introduced 75 shared bikes at 15 pilot communities and a “Warm Travel Code” enabling riders to pass gates in three seconds, among other measures. The article highlights how understanding frontline workers’ “urgent concerns” can improve grassroots governance. It does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced a four-month nationwide "Qinglang·Minor Online Protection" campaign to strengthen internet protection for minors. The initiative has two phases: the first focuses on summer 2026 online environment cleanup, targeting problems like AI-altered cartoons, violent content, and sextortion of minors; the second addresses broader harmful information, requiring platforms to regulate content recommendations and educational features. A CAC official stated the campaign aims to create a "healthy and safe" online environment for children. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On July 20, a Chinese citizen kidnapped and murdered in the Philippines was repatriated after the main suspect, Liu Wenwen, who had fled to the United States, was arrested by U.S. authorities and transferred to China. The operation was coordinated by China’s Ministry of Public Security, with the ministry’s relevant official stating that the case’s successful resolution marks a key outcome of U.S.-China law enforcement cooperation under the consensus reached at the bilateral summit.
Summary: A job fair was held on July 19, 2026, in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province, featuring positions in high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, and services. The event attracted many job seekers who came to learn about company conditions and hiring needs. No officials were reported as attending or speaking. The article does not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Anyuan District's "police-grid integration" model for grassroots governance. A grid worker discovered a resident's unexplained bank charges and coordinated with community police to secure a full refund. The district has divided into 620 basic grids, each staffed with one police officer, one auxiliary, and one专职 grid worker, while integrating data across 28 departments. A closed-loop response mechanism—"public request, platform dispatch, party member acceptance, time-limited resolution, public evaluation"—has been implemented, supplemented by volunteers. As a result, grid workers have handled nearly 8,000 cases, raising dispute resolution success rates from 80% to 99.3%.
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Summary: China is advancing space-based computing (太空算力) to address AI-driven energy and latency challenges, with officials like CAICT’s He Baohong and MIIT’s Zhao Ce framing it as a strategic imperative in great-power tech competition. Lu Jianhua (Tsinghua) and Guo Liang (CAICT) highlighted satellite data processing delays and China’s advantage in full-industry-chain collaboration. The article notes that China has moved from theoretical research to orbital testing and constellation deployment, citing projects by firms like Guoxing Yuhang and Galaxy Aerospace. It also acknowledges bottlenecks in launch capacity, radiation-hardened chips, and standardization. The implicit U.S.-China rivalry is reflected in references to national digital sovereignty and the race for orbital and spectrum resources.
Summary: Liu Yunhong, head of the Longjiang公社 agricultural cooperative in Heilongjiang, reported that an AI laser weeder developed by Harbin Huagong Zhiyun Technology has enabled large-scale organic black soybean farming by replacing chemical herbicides, reducing labor costs by over half and boosting yields by 10–30%. She noted that the machine, which uses AI to identify and destroy weeds with 95% efficacy, was adapted for local conditions after a year of field trials with the R&D team. Township head Dong Xiaqiu was quoted as saying the technology marks an opportunity for industrial upgrading of the organic black soybean sector. The article did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A new China-Laos-Thailand "full cold chain rail service" has significantly lowered durian prices in China by reducing transport time to 2–4 days and cutting fruit spoilage to under 3%. Chengdu Lugang New Channel International Trade Co., Ltd., led by General Manager Deng Ben, operates the service and has shipped over 1,000 tons of durian, boosting regional sales by 40–50%. The improved logistics allow fresh durian to reach over 30 cities within 90 minutes of arrival at Chengdu's railway port. Deng Ben stated the company plans to expand imports of other Southeast Asian fruits like mangosteen, longan, and coconut. No U.S. or U.S.-China relations are mentioned in the article.
Summary: The article reports that a nearshore ecosystem controlled experimental platform, independently developed by the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has been deployed in Sanggou Bay, Rongcheng, Shandong. The platform addresses gaps in China's in-situ controlled experimental equipment for coastal waters and is equipped with multiple monitoring and regulation modules to conduct diverse ecological simulation experiments. It is open to global research institutions and aims to support marine ecological restoration, fishery upgrades, and high-quality marine economic development.
Summary: Samsung’s Tianjin plant is operating at full capacity, with 2025 Q4 orders up 30% year-on-year driven by global demand for automotive electronics. The company has invested over $55 billion in China across 16 factories and 14 R&D centers, spanning semiconductors, EV batteries, and medical devices. Recent expansions include a localized ultrasound line in Suzhou and a biopharma R&D center in Beijing. Samsung’s chief vice president Zhang Daijun stated that “China remains a crucial overseas market” and pledged continued investment and cooperation. The firm also reported supporting nearly 3,000 local suppliers through technology sharing and quality upgrades.
Summary: The 27th China·Qinghai Green Development Investment and Trade Fair concluded with 108 projects signed, totaling 75.8 billion yuan in investment across new energy, new materials, salt lake resources, trade logistics, and cross-border commerce. The exhibition was organized around the theme "Open Cooperation, Green Development," featuring three main pavilions. An online version of the fair attracted over 36 million virtual visits.
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Summary: Shenyang is leveraging the 2026 Northeast Urban Football League (“Northeast Super”) to boost city appeal, establishing 140 viewing points and consumption platforms along five main themes, including a ticket platform and vouchers. The city integrates local culture into matches, offers scenic discounts, and organizes volunteer teams to enhance the visitor experience. The event has driven revenue growth in museums, dining, and retail, while coordinating with the Shenyang metropolitan area for resource and tourist sharing. Official data from the Shenyang Municipal Propaganda Department, Shenyang Daily, and the Shenyang Federation of Literary and Art Circles reports that the first five rounds drew 4.369 million person-visits to second-site viewing areas with 395 million yuan in revenue; around Shenyang’s four home games, 14.5995 million tourists generated 12.626 billion yuan in total spending. Shenyang uses the football IP and “Northeast Super” brand to showcase its vitality, spur consumption upgrades, and foster regional synergy for sustained high-quality development.
Summary: The article, based on an interview with an official from the Ministry of Education's National Student Financial Aid Center, provides a comprehensive Q&A on China's national student loan program. It emphasizes the government's commitment to ensuring no student drops out due to financial hardship, detailing eligibility, application processes, and repayment terms. The loans are interest-free during school, subsidized by the state, and can be used for tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. The piece also outlines the distinction between location-based and campus-based loans, and warns against fraud. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article profiles Xiao Song, a student from Hebei admitted to Anhui Agricultural University, who utilized China's national student loan and financial aid system to cover tuition and living expenses. It highlights how university staff guided him through the loan application process, including connecting him with local education authorities. During his studies in smart agriculture, he secured research projects and patents while relying on government grants, subsidies, and work-study programs. The piece emphasizes the role of state-provided financial support in enabling educational access and upward mobility. It does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Hainan's Youth (Talent) Dream Station program, which has hosted over 10,000 guests since its March launch, offering free accommodation for up to seven nights to qualified job-seeking youth. Communist Youth League Dongyang City Office Director Wen Jinfang described assisting a candidate without a transport voucher, while Dongyang Committee Secretary Fu Wen emphasized that meticulous service is key to building a youth-friendly city. A provincial committee official stated that youth needs guide service optimization, as the program expands across 18 cities and counties with 66 standardized stations. The initiative, listed as a top-ten provincial livelihood project, supports Hainan's Free Trade Port talent recruitment goals under the "Million Talents into Hainan" plan.
Summary: The State Council approved the establishment of a new professional qualification ("养老服务师") for elderly care workers, jointly issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. The system sets three levels (junior, intermediate, senior) with national exams for the first two levels, specifying educational and experience requirements for each. The regulation outlines professional competencies, including basic care skills for junior staff and advanced care planning for intermediates. The two ministries will jointly oversee policy implementation, with the Ministry of Civil Affairs' Social Welfare Center managing certification registration. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On July 20, the Shiliyunting residential allocation project launched house distribution at the new west station area in Shushan District, Hefei, Anhui Province. The project is a key urban renewal initiative in the Shushan high-speed rail new town area, comprising 26 residential buildings, a primary school, a kindergarten, six supporting service buildings, and an underground garage.
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Summary: The article reports on China's advancements in flood forecasting, with Ministry of Water Resources officials Zhao Lanlan and Fu Jing detailing the use of a "sky-ground-water-engineering" monitoring system, including satellites, radar, and digital twin models, to issue early warnings. Zhao Lanlan explained that the system enables predictions up to three days in advance, while Fu Jing emphasized the role of technology in supporting flood control. Academician Wang Hao highlighted the integration of AI models to extend forecast lead times and improve accuracy, noting the shift from traditional monitoring to intelligent, non-contact methods. The system has expanded the list of numbered flood rivers from 19 to 116 and achieved 90% forecast accuracy for major rivers. No reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations appears in the article.
Summary: The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) released the "Fenghe" AI weather model, the world's first open-source meteorological large language model with billions of parameters, at the 2026 World AI Conference's meteorological forum. Developed by the CMA's Public Meteorological Service Center in collaboration with the Xiong'an Meteorological AI Innovation Institute and ZhiPu, the model integrates authoritative data for intelligent weather analysis and risk assessment. The CMA also launched a global open-source plan for "Fenghe," making its weights, APIs, and deployment solutions available internationally, including integration into the UN Early Warning Initiative and China's "Mazu" intelligent warning system. Additionally, the CMA announced the establishment of the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Prediction and Early Warning of Meteorological Disasters, the first bilateral AI lab in this field, co-led by the Xiong'an institute and Thailand's Meteorological Department.
Summary: The article reports on the annual migration of Tibetan antelope across the Senlong Zangbo River in the Qiangtang National Nature Reserve in Tibet's Nagqu Prefecture. Awang Luozhuo, head of the Cuoluomu Management Station of the Qiangtang Reserve's Nagqu bureau, stated that the migrating antelope population has exceeded 150,000 annually for the past three years. The spectacle involves newborn calves traveling hundreds of kilometers with their mothers to return to their habitat. No U.S. figures or U.S.-China relations are mentioned in the text.
Summary: The article reports on severe weather across multiple Chinese provinces, with the Central Meteorological Observatory forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in regions including Guangxi, the middle and lower Yangtze, and North China. On July 20, the observatory issued yellow alerts for heavy rain and severe convective weather, while the Ministry of Water Resources and China's meteorological authority jointly issued orange alerts for flash floods and geological hazards. No specific officials are quoted or reported as accompanying any statements, and there is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A desertification control project in the southern edge of the Hunshandake and Horqin sandy lands, undertaken by China Three Gorges Corporation, has been fully completed, treating 366,000 mu (about 60,400 acres) of sandy land. Located in Keshiketeng Banner, Inner Mongolia, roughly 180 km from Beijing, the project forms a two-layer ecological barrier with the Saihanba forest farm to block sand sources for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Authorities reported that the project began in 2024 and employed key technologies such as dune stabilization and grass-shrub-tree restoration. Future maintenance will rely on digital tools including drone patrols, AI identification, and 24/7 video monitoring to ensure long-term ecological benefits. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Researchers in Guangxi's Nonggang National Nature Reserve discovered a new macrofungus species, Nonggang Qigai Umbrella, during a comprehensive scientific survey. The species was identified by the Guangxi Institute of Botany, Hainan Medical University, and the Nonggang Karst Ecosystem Field Observation and Research Station. It belongs to the genus *Inocybe* and forms mycorrhizal networks with tree roots, contributing to nutrient cycling and ecosystem stability in karst forests. The finding highlights the rich fungal biodiversity of Guangxi's karst regions, particularly the tropical monsoon forests of Nonggang as a hotspot for hidden diversity.
Summary: In Hainan's Dongzhai Harbor National Nature Reserve, aquaculture farmer Zhang Guisheng developed a "stepwise flow oxygen-enhanced recirculation system" that reuses 85% of water in fish tanks, eliminating the need for water changes and wastewater discharge. Zhang, accompanied by researcher Hu Yonghua from the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, explained that the system uses sedimentation, biofiltration, and plant absorption to treat water, a model now endorsed by local authorities. Meilan District agriculture deputy Liu Qingsheng noted the government is promoting this zero-discharge method as an industry benchmark compatible with mangrove conservation. Zhang reported that the system reduces costs by 30% and generates over 4 million yuan in annual output, benefiting 22 villages. The innovation has helped restore local mangroves to 1,771 hectares and increase bird species to 230.
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Summary: Spain won the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey, defeating Argentina 1-0 with a goal by Ferran Torres, as the tournament expanded to 48 teams. Spanish dominance was built on a new possession-based style, with only one goal conceded across eight matches. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said committees will discuss further expansion to 64 teams, emphasizing that “football unites the world.” The competition also marked the farewell of older stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and the rise of young players such as Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.
Summary: This article explains the phenomenon of "hitting the wall" in running, attributed to glycogen depletion, lactic acid buildup, and the brain's protective slowdown. It advises runners to actively reduce pace, consume energy gels or drinks, and increase carbohydrate intake before long runs. Training strategies include weekly long slow runs to improve fat-burning efficiency, tempo runs to enhance lactate clearance, and cross-training like swimming or cycling to prevent injury. The article is written by a People's Daily reporter and does not reference any official or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: HYROX, a standardized indoor fitness racing format originating in Hamburg in 2017, is described as the "marathon of fitness," consisting of eight rounds of 1-kilometer runs interspersed with eight distinct functional exercises. The article notes the event's global growth, its competitive and social appeal across solo, doubles, and relay categories, and the lack of a hard cutoff time. Experts caution that despite a low registration bar, the event poses high physiological risks, including joint damage and potential cardiovascular issues. They advise participants to have a solid base in long-distance running and strength training, and warn those without such preparation against attempting it. The piece does not discuss any Chinese officials or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports that China won one gold and one silver at the 2026 Japan Open badminton tournament. In the mixed doubles final, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping defeated Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet to claim the title. In the women's doubles final, Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian lost to South Korea’s Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong 29–30 in the decisive game. No Chinese political officials were mentioned as accompanying the team. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Chinese brands, such as Hisense, serving as technology partners for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, highlighting a shift from product export to technology export. It emphasizes that Chinese firms now provide VAR display technology and global broadcast support, reflecting China’s industrial upgrade from “Made in China” to “Intelligently Made in China.” The piece notes that Hisense’s leadership in high-end display technology, including the world’s first 116-inch RGB-Mini LED TV, exemplifies this transformation. It also describes how the World Cup has boosted sales of large-screen TVs in overseas markets, particularly the Americas. The narrative underscores Chinese companies’ growing role in setting technical standards and competing on the global stage.
Summary: The article reports the conclusion of the domestic competition segment of the 2026 China Tashkurgan Silk Road Rally in Wushi County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang. The 4,084-kilometer event featured 80 vehicles and over 160 participants, with new team and speed categories introduced. Winners were announced for both individual and team divisions. The rally will continue with an overseas leg departing from the Wushi Biedieli port. No official statements or U.S.-China relations are discussed.
Summary: The article reports that the "Village Super League" national tournament Macau qualifier was held on July 18 at Macau University of Science and Technology, highlighting cooperation between Guizhou and Macau in sports, culture, and tourism. The event was organized by the Macau Guizhou Association and co-organized by the university, featuring a match between the MGM team and the Aoke Elite team. Cultural performances included a Dong ethnic chorus from Guizhou and local Macau acts, underscoring the event's theme of football as a bridge for culture. Both teams will jointly represent Macau in the national "Village Super League" tournament in August. No mention was made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China Southern Power Grid (CSG) showcased its AI innovations, including the "Dawate·Yunrui" grid-planning AI agent, at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai. The company highlighted its "electric-carbon-computing synergy" system, which enables cross-regional scheduling of computing tasks to reduce energy costs and absorb surplus renewable power. CSG also demonstrated its proprietary "Dawate" multimodal large model and embodied AI robots deployed in substations, improving inspection efficiency and safety. Additionally, CSG is building a collaborative ecosystem through an open IoT operating system and a national AI application pilot base for the energy sector. The company is expanding internationally by exporting its AI-powered inspection robots to Chile and cooperating with Global South power enterprises.
Summary: The International Energy Agency's 2026 Global Hydrogen Review reports that conflicts in the Middle East involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran have disrupted hydrogen production and trade, prompting renewed focus on hydrogen for energy security. Global hydrogen output reached ~100 million tonnes in 2025, with low-emission hydrogen up 20% to nearly 1 million tonnes; China accounted for nearly three-quarters of new electrolyzer capacity. UNIDO’s Gunther Beger emphasized hydrogen's role in net-zero emissions and decarbonization, calling for international cooperation. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol urged stronger policy support and faster deployment, noting that only China is on track to achieve cost parity between renewable and fossil-fuel hydrogen. Multiple countries have expanded hydrogen strategies and infrastructure, including EU, Germany, Italy, and African nations, while cross-border projects like the Oman-Netherlands-Germany liquid hydrogen corridor are advancing.
Summary: At the 2026 World AI Conference, President Xi Jinping announced that China’s “Mazu” meteorological intelligent early warning system will be deployed in 30 countries, emphasizing China’s role in advancing global AI capacity. The article highlights strong international interest in Mazu, which aims to address the early warning deficits of developing nations amid escalating climate risks. China has already delivered Mazu 2.0 to Djibouti and launched an open-source “Fenghe” weather model, reflecting its commitment to sharing core technologies. The system is operational in 7 countries and used via cloud in 40 others, positioning it as a global public good for the Global South. The report underscores China’s vision of using inclusive AI to bridge disaster-prevention gaps and foster equitable global governance, without reference to the United States or bilateral relations.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a July 20 press conference that Japan's ruling party is pursuing a mistaken path of re-militarization and abandoning its pacifist constitution by considering revisions to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" and introducing allied nuclear weapons, which he said reflects a dangerous revival of militarism. Lin noted that 82 Japanese local assemblies have urged adherence to the non-nuclear principles, signaling widespread popular opposition. He warned that such moves would challenge the post-WWII international order and the NPT regime, and that Japan would pay a heavy price. Lin also criticized Japan's cooperation with allies on "extended deterrence," implicitly referencing the United States, and called on Tokyo to honor its international obligations.
Summary: Laos' Ministry of Health, represented by Deputy Minister Phavan Keobasa, reaffirmed the goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, noting cases fell from nearly 4,000 in 2021 to 269 in 2025. Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the need to enhance national capacity in financing, governance, and accountability. The country is collaborating with the World Health Organization and neighboring states including Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to prevent cross-border transmission.
Summary: Oil prices surged past $90 per barrel as U.S.-Iran military clashes intensified, with Iran's Fars news agency reporting zero traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and threatening to keep it closed. Iran's Atomic Energy Organization condemned a U.S. "terrorist attack" on a nuclear construction site, while U.S. Central Command confirmed two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan by Iranian missiles and drones. The New York Times reported that dozens more U.S. troops were wounded in separate Iranian attacks, but CENTCOM withheld those figures, highlighting a tension between operational security and public transparency. Separately, Russia's Defense Ministry said it struck Ukrainian port fuel facilities using precision weapons and drones, while Moscow claimed to have intercepted over 400 Ukrainian drones overnight.
Summary: EY's report shows France led Europe in foreign direct investment projects for the seventh consecutive year in 2025, attracting 852 projects. AI investments surged 26%, with major commitments from SoftBank, Brookfield, MGX, and U.S.-based Salesforce. French official Bruno Bonnell highlighted nuclear-powered low-carbon electricity and talent as key advantages. China remains a significant investor, exemplified by a joint battery materials plant in Dunkirk. Deputy mayor Damien Voquier welcomed Chinese investors as long-term partners focused on job creation.
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Summary: Chinese companies operating overseas projects are prioritizing green development by integrating ecological considerations into design, construction, and operations. The article emphasizes that protecting marine ecosystems is a shared global responsibility. Chinese firms are showcasing their commitment to preserving marine biodiversity and safeguarding the common home of humanity. No specific officials or U.S.-China relations are mentioned.
Summary: A UN report highlights accelerating ocean warming, sea level rise, and plastic pollution threatening marine ecosystems. The article focuses on Chinese companies operating overseas that are actively engaging in marine conservation, including mangrove restoration, coral reef rehabilitation, and sea turtle protection. These firms integrate ecological considerations into project design and construction, shifting from remediation to prevention. Their efforts involve long-term investment and collaboration with local governments, communities, and environmental groups. The piece frames these actions as a concrete embodiment of China's ecological civilization concept and a contribution to building a shared future for the ocean, though it does not mention the United States or bilateral relations.
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Summary: Wuhan's "Cadre Quality Improvement Year" initiative aims to enhance officials' capabilities through cross-sector training, university partnerships, and practical exercises. Huang Can, deputy director of the Wuhan Comprehensive Transportation Research Institute, noted that modernization demands continuous learning, especially in information technology. Wuhan has partnered with universities like Huazhong Normal University to send expert cadres such as Li Xiuhan to government posts, facilitating technology transfer and policy development. The city also promotes "cross-border training" between government and enterprises, as seen with engineer Zhan Yuxian transitioning from a state-owned firm to a local development company. An official from the Wuhan Organization Department emphasized that exposing cadres to challenging frontline tasks—like the rapid approval of a 3-billion-yuan food processing base—sharpens their practical skills.
Summary: The article underscores Xi Jinping's emphasis on "centralized unified leadership of the Party Central Committee" as the highest principle of Party leadership. It cites Xi’s recent reply letter to veteran party member Zhang Liansheng, praising his loyalty, and his inspection of Shanghai to stress detailed implementation of urban renewal policies. The piece highlights that strict Party discipline is essential for maintaining unity and enforcing central decisions, especially as China approaches the critical "15th Five-Year Plan" period. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Tang Mou, former assistant general manager of a Sanya group, was investigated by the Sanya discipline commission using an AI-based bidding monitoring system. He was found to have set exclusionary clauses in a project tender to help a friend’s company win the bid in exchange for a kickback. Tang later admitted his actions were “self-deceiving,” claiming he thought arranging business for friends was “balancing public and private interests.” He was expelled from the Party and public office, and his case was referred to prosecutors. The report stresses the need to tighten oversight to curb power rent-seeking and ensure fair market competition.
Summary: The article reports on Shangyu District's "workshop, area, and chain" integration model, which leverages party-building to boost rural common prosperity. Hu Youdi, the head of Datong Farm's co-prosperity workshop, stated that their full-cycle guidance helps farmers sell 20,000 to 30,000 jin of peaches annually. Local party secretary Zhu Sijie of Lingnan Township noted that the model unified six villages' tourism assets under a township company, increasing village collective income by 70%. Shangyu District Organization Department head Chen Qin emphasized deepening the three-tier mechanism to transform organizational advantages into industrial development. The initiative has built over 200 co-prosperity workshops, employing 12,000 people and linking 14 workshops across seven chains.
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Summary: The article, written by a professor at Jinan University, analyzes how vibrant online public commentary—ranging from data-driven feedback to creative fan edits—has transformed China's "new mass art," significantly enhancing audience participation and influence over creative processes. It argues that creators must respect viewers' untrained yet sharp aesthetic instincts and life experiences, as audience reactions increasingly shape plotlines and even revive older works. The piece advocates for a symbiotic relationship between amateur and expert criticism to bolster artistic discourse, while cautioning against pitfalls like emotional venting and commercial manipulation. It emphasizes that genuine public commentary stems from sincere expression, not performative or profit-driven motives.
Summary: The article criticizes the growing trend of Chinese movie posters omitting screenwriter credits, contrasting it with historical norms where writers were listed before directors. It argues this practice violates copyright law and reflects a disregard for screenwriters' legal rights and creative contributions. The piece emphasizes that screenwriters are the foundation of filmmaking, citing examples like the classic film *The Bridge* to illustrate the value of original writing. It warns that failing to respect screenwriter credits weakens China’s film industry and its ambition to become a global powerhouse. The article calls for stronger legal and industry protections to ensure proper attribution and support for writers.
Summary: The article reviews the Chinese TV drama "Unsolved Case" (悬案), highlighting its literary approach and character-driven narrative. It focuses on the unconventional portrayal of journalist Bai Lang, who works with detective Shi Zhanjun to solve crimes, and the nuanced depiction of antagonist Xu Liang. The drama eschews typical suspense tropes in favor of exploring human nature and moral themes, reflecting director Mou Xincen’s stylistic use of multi-temporal flashbacks and regional imagery. No mention is made of U.S.-China relations or any political officials.
Summary: The article discusses the China Oriental Performing Arts Group's challenge to produce another masterpiece after "Only Blue and Green," focusing on their new dance drama *Yongle Weiyang*. The drama centers on the Yongle Palace in Ruicheng, Shanxi, using its 700-year history and 1950s-60s relocation as narrative threads to transform cultural relics into expressive dance. It features a complex array of characters from different eras, including Yuan dynasty builders and modern relocators, creating layered historical depth through a "form-frame" approach combining technology and dance. The piece employs mechanical stage elements, imagery, and lighting to bridge ancient craftsmanship with contemporary expression. Thematic cohesion is achieved by linking the palace's original construction with its relocation, blending spiritual ideals and practical governance to explore cultural continuity.
Summary: Literary talk shows like *An Afternoon of Literature* and *Reading on Islands* have gained popularity by offering deep, sincere dialogue in a fragmented media landscape, reflecting a societal craving for substantive content over shallow entertainment. These programs revive the tradition of philosophical exchange, using modern audiovisual formats to create an open literary space that integrates diverse voices, including actors and online creators. Discussions extend from literary themes to universal social issues, such as bravery, linking real-life experiences with literary depictions. However, the tension between fragmented short-video dissemination and the need for sustained deep engagement poses a risk, as snippets may undermine coherent reasoning and genuine intellectual absorption. Ultimately, the article suggests that while such shows can guide audiences, true literary vitality depends on individual, autonomous reading.
Summary: The article critiques the expansion of red-themed micro-dramas, noting many fail to develop compelling characters, instead relying on narration rather than depicting internal struggles and key decisions. It attributes this weakness to the genre's demand for brevity and creators' caution about taking artistic liberties with historical figures. The piece recommends focusing on pivotal moments with vivid details of action and expression to make characters more believable. It emphasizes that strong characterization is essential for the genre's spiritual core to resonate with audiences. No U.S.-China relations or specific officials are mentioned.
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By: 本报记者 李林蔚 何昭宇
Ideals and beliefs are the foundation of the Party’s founding and flourishing, and are also the 安身立命 (ān shēn lì mìng - “settle down and get on with one’s life,” the foundation for one’s existence) of Party members and cadres. These ideals and beliefs are the Marxist faith, the lofty ideal of communism, and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out at the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China: “Our Party takes Marxism as a powerful ideological weapon for transforming the subjective and objective worlds,” “Our Party cherishes the lofty ideal of communism and aspires to the eternal cause of the Chinese nation,” and “Upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics is the common cause of the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups in the country.”
Strengthening ideals and beliefs is the primary task of the Party’s ideological construction. General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly cited the phrase “revolutionary ideals are higher than the sky” to explain the importance of ideals and beliefs, pointing out: “Ideals and beliefs are the ‘calcium’ in the spirit of Communists. If Communists do not have ideals and beliefs, their spirit will be ‘calcium-deficient’ and they will develop ‘rickets.’”
Currently, the entire Party is deeply engaged in the study and education of establishing and practicing a correct view of performance. Leading cadres at all levels consciously examine themselves against the “four ‘have or have not’s” (四个有没有), the first of which is “to see whether one’s thoughts and actions have deviated from the lofty ideal of communism and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics.” Deeply studying and implementing Xi Jinping’s thought on Party building (习近平党建思想) requires that the vast number of Party members and cadres must focus on supplementing the “calcium” in their spirit, regard strengthening ideals and beliefs as a lifelong task, believing in them for a lifetime and upholding them for a lifetime.
Firm ideals and beliefs are the guiding light for observing the general trend, responding to changes, and foreseeing the future.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “No matter in the past, present, or future, faith in Marxism, belief in socialism with Chinese characteristics, and confidence in realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation are all powerful spiritual forces that guide and support the Chinese people in standing up, growing rich, and becoming strong.”
In March of this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping went to Xiong’an New Area, Hebei (河北雄安新区) for inspection. Employees of central SOEs, university teachers, medical workers… the new citizens of Xiong’an were all 朝气蓬勃 (zhāo qì péng bó - “full of vigor and vitality”). The General Secretary pointed out: “You are the first batch of pioneers. You obeyed the Party’s call, acted upon a single command, and made contributions to Xiong’an and the coordinated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei.”
From the entire Party and army resolutely executing the orders of the Party Central Committee during the revolutionary war years, to thousands of teachers and students of Jiaotong University “packing their bags and setting off” to the northwest to 建功立业 (jiàn gōng lì yè - “make contributions and establish a career”) during the construction era, and then to the builders of Xiong’an New Area in the new era 主动请缨 (zhǔ dòng qǐng yīng - “volunteer for a mission,” to offer oneself for a task) and fighting on the front line…
Remaining 坚定不移 (jiān dìng bù yí - “firm and unshakable”) in following the Party and obeying the Party’s call originates from firm ideals and beliefs. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Only when ideals and beliefs are firm can there be a solid ideological foundation for having the Party in the heart and being loyal to the Party.”
Firm ideals and beliefs are an inevitable requirement for deeply comprehending the Party’s innovative theories in the new era.
A great era gives birth to great thoughts.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “Today, the vigorous vitality and exuberant dynamism of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics fully test the scientific nature and truth of Marxism, fully demonstrate the affinity to the people and practicality of Marxism, and fully manifest the openness and contemporaneity of Marxism.”
The report of the 19th National Congress of the CPC summarized the main content of the Party’s innovative theories since the 18th National Congress as “eight clarifications” (八个明确) and “fourteen upholdings” (十四个坚持). After summarization at the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee, the report of the 20th National Congress summarized them as “ten clarifications” (十个明确), “fourteen upholdings” (十四个坚持), and “achievements in thirteen aspects” (十三个方面成就), and also summarized, refined, and profoundly expounded the “two combinations” (两个结合), “six necessary upholdings” (六个必须坚持), and other scientific methods for advancing the Party’s theoretical innovation. It is precisely in the process of the Party’s theoretical innovation and practical innovation in the new era, and in the process of systematization and academicization, that Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era has been continuously enriched and developed, becoming a complete and scientific theoretical system.
“Understanding truth, mastering truth, believing truth, and defending truth is the spiritual prerequisite for firm ideals and beliefs.”
Nine rounds of intra-Party centralized education have been deployed; the Regulations on the Education and Management of CPC Members have been issued, and three consecutive rounds of five-year plans for Party member education and training have been formulated and implemented… Since the new era, a series of measures have effectively promoted the vast number of Party members and cadres to deeply study and thoroughly understand the Party’s innovative theories, supplement the “calcium” in their spirit, forge the “soul” of their ideology, firmly support the “two establishments” (两个确立), and resolutely achieve the “two safeguards” (两个维护).
Firm ideals and beliefs are the source of power for unremitting struggle and tireless progress.
Wang Yuchang (王於昌) joined the military at the age of 18, becoming a people’s soldier obedient to the Party’s command; Wuhasi Sulaiman (吾哈斯·苏来曼) gave up the opportunity to work in towns and cities, day after day walking in the deep mountain pastoral areas… On July 1 of this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping presented the “July 1 Medals” (七一勋章) to the recipients one by one, warmly shaking hands with them and expressing congratulations.
Awareness may seem intangible, but at critical moments it reveals one’s true nature. “Whether one can uphold the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, whether one can endure hardship first and enjoy pleasure later, whether one can work diligently and be honest and upright in performing official duties, and whether one can 奋不顾身 (fèn bù gù shēn - “dash ahead regardless of one’s safety”) to strive, struggle, and devote all one’s energy and even life for the ideal” — this is how General Secretary Xi Jinping summarized the objective standard for measuring whether a Communist Party member or a leading cadre possesses the lofty ideal of communism.
On the new journey of the new era, the risks and challenges we encounter are high winds and surging waves, sometimes even 惊涛骇浪 (jīng tāo hài làng - “frightening waves and terrifying billows,” a tumultuous situation), and various risks and challenges 接踵而至 (jiē zhǒng ér zhì - “come one after another”), their complexity and severity unprecedented. “As long as we maintain firm ideals and beliefs and a strong revolutionary will, we can cross every hurdle, leaving all traps, all encirclements, pursuits, blockades, and 围追堵截 (wéi zhuī dǔ jié - “encircle, pursue, block, intercept,” to encircle and cut off) far behind us!”
This year marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan (十五五), and Chinese-style modernization (中国式现代化) has entered a critical period of consolidating the foundation and making comprehensive efforts. At the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping issued a great call to the entire Party: “Strive to create new historical brilliance.”
When there is faith in the heart, one can go far. “Once the fire of ideals and beliefs is ignited, it will never be extinguished.”
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, pursuant to a decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会常务委员会), hereby appoints and removes the following ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary:
First, remove Cui Wei (崔巍) from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Iraq; appoint Xiang Bo (向波) as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Iraq.
Second, remove Liu Yantao (刘彦涛) from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus; appoint Yang Yundong (杨云东) as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus.
Third, remove Xu Xueyuan (female) (徐学渊) from the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Panama; appoint Zhang Xiangyan (张祥焱) as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Panama.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 珂
Consumption is the "ballast stone" and main driving force of economic growth.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "We must enhance consumption capacity, improve consumption conditions, innovate consumption scenarios, and fully release consumption potential."
In the first half of the year, all regions and departments earnestly implemented the important directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, deeply implemented special actions to boost consumption, and promoted the continued expansion of market sales scale.
The semi-annual report on China's economy shows that the consumer market presents distinct characteristics of strong service consumption and stable goods consumption, with new growth points constantly being cultivated and endogenous momentum continuously strengthening.
In the first half of the year, the total retail sales of consumer goods and services increased by 2.7% year-on-year, among which, the retail sales of services increased by 5.3% year-on-year, and the retail sales of goods increased by 1.1% year-on-year; the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24,872.2 billion yuan, an increase of 1.3% year-on-year, and the advantage of the domestic super-large-scale market continued to manifest.
Vivid scenes in urban and rural markets vividly reflect the vigorous vitality of consumption—
Foshan City, Guangdong Province, the Diejiao (叠滘) Dragon Boat Drifting Competition attracted numerous tourists; the Diejiao area received over 600,000 tourists during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with tourism revenue reaching 300 million yuan.
Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou Province, the "Village Super" (村超) football match continued to be extremely popular; during the "May Day" holiday, Rongjiang received 488,800 tourists, with comprehensive tourism income of 487 million yuan.
Huangpu District (黄浦区), Shanghai, local trendy brand stores saw a surge in customer traffic; from buying "Made in China" to buying "Designed by China," local design brands have become new growth points for consumption.
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Service consumption shows good growth momentum, the potential of new consumption is being released, the market structure continues to optimize and upgrade, and the consumer market operates stably, providing solid support for high-quality development.
Service retail develops towards excellence, new scenarios and new business forms continue to heat up
Summer cultural tourism "heats up," with summer resort trips, parent-child trips, and inbound trips all heating up across the board. Hiking in the Qionglai (邛崃) Pifeng Canyon in Chengdu, Sichuan, yields an experience like exploring a secret realm; going to the Ulgai (乌拉盖) Grassland in Inner Mongolia to experience thousand-meter grass sliding fully enjoys speed and fun. Relevant data show that the booking heat for destinations featuring mountain forest summer resorts has increased significantly.
The heat of the cultural tourism market is a vivid microcosm of the rapid growth of service consumption.
In the first half of the year, retail sales of tourism consulting and leasing services and of cultural, sports, and leisure services increased by 11.3% and 10.4% year-on-year respectively. Relevant data show that sales revenue from tourism sightseeing and entertainment services increased by 12.3% year-on-year.
The proportion of service consumption expenditure increased. In the first half of the year, the proportion of per capita service consumption expenditure of residents in total consumption expenditure increased by 0.2 percentage points compared with the same period last year.
The driving effect of holiday consumption is evident. During the "May Day" holiday, domestic tourist trips reached 325 million person-trips, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year; total domestic tourism expenditure was 185.492 billion yuan, an increase of 2.9% year-on-year. During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, domestic tourist trips reached 124 million person-trips, an increase of 4.4% year-on-year; total domestic tourism expenditure was 44.456 billion yuan, an increase of 4.0% year-on-year.
Digital consumption continues to be active. In the first half of the year, the growth rate of retail sales of communication information services remained at a high level. Demand for emerging services such as immersive cultural tourism, intelligent diagnosis and treatment, digital education, and smart elderly care continues to be strong. Digital technology empowers the transformation and upgrading of service consumption, cultivating and forming a batch of new consumption growth points.
Service consumption and goods consumption are deeply integrated and mutually empowering. The deep integration of "goods + services" gives rise to more new scenarios and new business forms. Service consumption is increasingly becoming an important area for releasing consumption potential and expanding consumption space.
Goods retail improves quality and upgrades, sales of green and smart goods grow rapidly
"The national subsidy combined with merchant promotions made the final price much cheaper." At the JD MALL Beijing Shuangjing (双井) store, consumer Li Dan (李丹) ordered a washing machine and then prepared to choose an air conditioner.
In the first half of the year, the policy of trading in old consumer goods for new ones (消费品以旧换新) was implemented in an orderly manner, driving sales of related categories of goods, especially the rapid growth of sales of green and smart goods.
In the first half of the year, the retail sales of communication equipment goods by units above the designated size increased by 14.4% year-on-year; the growth rate of retail sales of high energy efficiency grade household appliances exceeded 30%; the retail sales of wearable smart devices such as smart glasses newly included in the scope of the "national subsidy" (国补) this year grew by more than double. According to statistics from relevant associations, the retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles in the first half of the year were 4.704 million units, with a penetration rate exceeding 54%.
As of June 20, the sales volume of trade-ins of old consumer goods for new ones this year exceeded 1 trillion yuan, benefiting 136 million person-times, and the leverage ratio of subsidy funds increased from 1:7.8 in 2025 to 1:10.3.
The trillion-yuan scale of trade-ins of old consumer goods for new ones is a vivid portrayal of the vitality bursting forth from China's super-large-scale market.
Quality consumption and diversified consumption continue to improve. In the first half of the year, the retail sales of cosmetics by units above the designated size increased by 6.3%, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared with the first quarter; the retail sales of trendy toys such as blind boxes and figurines continued their high-speed growth trend. Looking at June, sales of digital goods such as mobile phones and computers improved. The retail sales of communication equipment and cultural and office supplies by units above the designated size increased by 16.5% and 12.7% respectively, both showing significant improvement compared with the previous month.
The vitality of rural consumption continues to be released. In the first half of the year, retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas increased by 2.5% year-on-year, with the growth rate 1.3 percentage points faster than that in urban areas; the month-on-month growth rate of the rural market has been faster than that of urban areas since the second half of last year. With the solid advancement of the county commercial system construction, the county and township logistics distribution system is increasingly improved, and the vitality of the county and township market is continuously released. According to estimates, the retail sales of consumer goods in county and township areas (including towns and rural areas) accounted for 39.2% of the total retail sales of consumer goods in the first half of the year, an increase of 0.3 percentage points over the same period last year, and the urban-rural structure of the consumer goods market was further optimized.
Integrated development of multiple business forms, new consumption momentum continuously strengthens
"Sunflower seeds, cola, and cold mixed vegetables – ordering by phone and having them delivered to the door in half an hour is really convenient." Zhou Xiao (周晓), a bank employee in Changsha, Hunan, experienced the convenience brought by the integration of online and offline while watching a football match.
Digital technology and the real economy are deeply integrated, online consumption scenarios continue to broaden, and offline retail enterprises actively promote integrated transformation, while better meeting diverse consumption needs, cultivating new momentum for consumption growth.
In the first half of the year, online retail sales of goods and services increased by 5.2% year-on-year, among which online retail sales of services increased by 6.0%, with the growth rate 0.7 percentage points higher than that of service retail sales; online retail sales of goods increased by 4.8%, with the growth rate 3.7 percentage points higher than that of goods retail sales. New business forms and models of online retail are developing well. In the first half of the year, live-streaming e-commerce retail sales exceeded 1 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.5%; the growth rate of instant retail transaction volume exceeded 20%.
Business form integration and model innovation effectively promote the expansion and quality improvement of the consumer market. In the first half of the year, the year-on-year growth rates of retail sales of warehouse membership stores and unmanned stores above the designated size both exceeded 25%; the growth rates of retail sales of collection stores and shopping centers continued to accelerate. Online business continued to expand, and the retail sales of goods in supermarkets above the designated size increased by 3.8%, accelerating by 0.2 percentage points compared with January to May.
The Ministry of Commerce, in conjunction with multiple departments, recently issued the "Opinions on Accelerating the Innovation and Development of the Retail Industry" (关于加快零售业创新发展的意见), promoting the creation of a batch of retail scenarios with strong driving force, launching a batch of integrated and innovative business models, and cultivating a batch of internationally competitive retail enterprises, so that offline retail becomes a place for shopping and leisure, immersive experience, entertainment and social interaction, and online retail becomes a shopping place with rich goods, excellent quality, and standardized operations.
A relevant official from the National Bureau of Statistics stated that in the next stage, China's consumption expansion and quality improvement have good conditions. China's middle-income group is continuously growing and expanding, the consumption structure is at a stage of transition and upgrading, and residents' demand for high-quality goods, leisure, culture, entertainment and other service consumption is rising. With the deepening advancement of the unified national market, the increase in high-quality consumption supply, the effectiveness of consumption-promoting policies, and the recent issuance of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption" (扩大消费"十五五"规划), these are conducive to promoting better consumption development. In the next stage, efforts should be made to enhance residents' consumption willingness and ability, continuously optimize the consumption environment, take multiple measures to consolidate the foundation of consumption growth, and better release the consumption potential of China's super-large-scale market.
BEIJING, July 20 (Xinhua) -- Premier Li Qiang of the State Council chaired an executive meeting of the State Council on July 20. The meeting heard reports on the inspection of efforts to expand capacity and improve quality in the service sector and the planning and construction of the "six networks" — namely, the water network, the new-type power grid, the computing power network, the new-generation communication network, the urban underground pipeline network, and the logistics network. It reviewed and approved the 15th Five-Year Plan for Intellectual Property Protection and Application, studied work related to optimizing the social security system, and heard a report on proposals for rectifying problems uncovered in the 2025 audit of the central budget execution and other fiscal revenue and expenditure.
The meeting pointed out that promoting the expansion of capacity and improvement of quality in the service sector and the planning and construction of the "six networks" is of great significance for stabilizing investment, expanding consumption, and benefiting people's livelihoods. It is necessary to fully unleash the development potential of the service sector, improve supporting policies by category, and accelerate the removal of various constraints and obstacles. The producer services sector should increase support for technological innovation and value creation, further playing its supporting role for the real economy. The consumer services sector should focus on expanding high-quality supply to better meet the diverse and multi-tiered needs of the people. The planning and construction of the "six networks" should be systematically advanced, implemented faster in accordance with local conditions and industry characteristics, and the guarantee of funding and other factors should be strengthened to ensure that major infrastructure networks are well built. At the same time, the relationship between construction and utilization should be coordinated, with greater attention paid to "soft construction" such as management mechanisms, and operational service capabilities should be enhanced.
The meeting pointed out that in recent years, China's intellectual property cause has achieved considerable development, providing strong support for stimulating innovation vitality across society and cultivating new productive forces. It is necessary to promptly address institutional shortcomings, accelerate the establishment, amendment, abolition, and interpretation of relevant laws and regulations, improve supporting policies and measures, and continuously optimize the intellectual property protection environment that supports comprehensive innovation. The supply of high-quality intellectual property should be strengthened, the reform of rights distribution should be deepened, and policy support and market services should be enhanced to improve the efficiency of transformation and application. A full-chain talent cultivation system should be established, the building of a talent team with high-level, composite, and applied skills should be accelerated, and the overall level of intellectual property management and service should be comprehensively raised.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to improve the overall coherence and coordination of the social security system, optimize relevant institutional arrangements, strengthen articulation and linkage, efficiently allocate various resources, and enhance the capacity for the sustainable development of the social security system. Innovation in policies and mechanisms should be deepened, the multi-tiered social security system should be enriched, new models for the social security of workers in flexible employment should be actively explored, housing security measures for groups such as migrant workers should be optimized, the sharing of service resources such as care for the disabled should be advanced, and the adaptability of the social security system should be enhanced. The functions of the social security platform should be improved, refined management should be strengthened, and advanced technologies should be actively used to improve the convenience of social security handling services.
The meeting pointed out that it is necessary to comprehensively focus on audit rectification work, to attach great importance to and treat seriously the problems uncovered in audits, to break down tasks item by item, to tightly press and consolidate responsibilities, and to 举一反三 (jǔ yī fǎn sān - "raise one to infer three," to draw inferences from one instance and seek rectification results with practical effect). Budget management should be further strengthened, the reform of the fiscal and taxation systems should be deepened, and the use efficiency of fiscal funds should be effectively brought into play. Audit rectification should be used as a powerful lever to improve work, to promote the better implementation and effectiveness of the Party Central Committee's decisions, deployments, policies, and measures, to solidly carry out all work in the second half of the year, and to ensure that the annual economic and social development goals and tasks are achieved.
Other matters were also discussed at the meeting.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (People's Daily) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin in Beijing on the morning of July 20.
Zhao Leji said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-Thailand relations are at their best period in history. Last week, President Xi Jinping met with the Prime Minister in Shanghai, drawing a blueprint for an even brighter future for China-Thailand relations. China is willing to work with Thailand to implement the important consensus of the two countries' leaders, consolidate political mutual trust, expand pragmatic cooperation, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies, deepen exchanges and mutual learning on legislation and oversight experience, and promote the construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future to make it more substantive and solid, so as to better benefit the peoples of the two countries. Thailand's parliament is welcome to send representatives to participate in the seminar for legislators from ASEAN countries that China will host.
Anutin stated that Thailand and China are good friends who respect and trust each other, with deep people-to-people friendship. The Thai side firmly adheres to the one-China principle, looks forward to strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with China, intensifying exchanges between legislative bodies, and promoting more achievements in Thailand-China relations.
Return to TopDeep in the mountains of Heiya Village (黑崖村), Shiqiao Town (石桥镇), Yiyuan County (沂源县), Zibo City, Shandong Province, there are many parents who work outside the village. During holidays, the children are left unattended, which has always been one of the parents’ greatest concerns. The village’s “two committees” (村两委) revitalized the village’s resources, renovated and upgraded the village office and meeting room, and created a public-interest childcare classroom (公益托管课堂), carrying out special activities such as red story lectures, fun sports activities, and science popularization classes. At the same time, they actively recruited returning college students and caring individuals to form a volunteer service team, so that the mountain village children have companionship and growth during the holidays.
The picture shows July 18, in Heiya Village, a volunteer (third from left) is tutoring a child in sketching. Photo by Zhao Dongshan (赵东山) (Xinhua).
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Two sets of data, one increase and one decrease, reflect changes in Liaoning's development philosophy and performance orientation:
12.3% — In the first five months of this year, the total industrial output value above designated size in Liaoning's economic development zones increased by 3.4% year-on-year, foreign trade imports and exports increased by 10.9% year-on-year, and actual utilized foreign capital increased by 12.3% year-on-year, all with growth rates significantly higher than the provincial average;
50% — The number of provincial-level economic development zones in the province has been reduced from 92 to 43, a reduction of more than 50%.
Thought "turning," directly facing deep-seated development problems
On the wall of the meeting room of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce (辽宁省商务厅) hung a map showing the distribution of development zones across the province. The previously dense pushpin marks have now become sparse and clear. "This is not a simple 'delisting,' but a conceptual change from pursuing 'whether they exist' to pursuing 'whether they are strong,'" said Pan Shuang (潘爽), Director of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce.
However, at the beginning of the reform, many localities had numerous concerns, worrying that "streamlining would affect the development landscape" and "institutional adjustments would touch personal interests."
"A locality's development must have a certain speed, but it must pay more attention to quality and efficiency. Adapting measures to local conditions and highlighting characteristics are crucial here." "If one cannot see or is unwilling to acknowledge new changes, new situations, and new problems, still thinking about the extensive high-speed development of the past, accustomed to spreading out projects and launching initiatives, then one will fail to keep pace with the situation."... General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions provided the fundamental guidance for Liaoning's reform to streamline, abolish, and merge development zones.
The study and education on establishing and practicing a correct view of political achievement also led to ideological shifts among many cadres: "Real political achievement is not about holding on to one's turf or preserving one's position, but about solving difficult problems and promoting development."
Thought "turning," directly facing deep-seated problems in development —
Distribution was too dense, boundaries were unclear. The 92 provincial-level economic development zones were almost "one per county"; some development zones had large areas of overlap with the planned scope of their respective administrative districts.
Industrial homogeneity led to involution and competition. "Previously, in some development zones within the city, leading industries such as professional equipment manufacturing and metallurgical processing overlapped with each other. Instead of achieving differentiated development, they fell into internal competition, wasting investment attraction resources," introduced Liu Wanpeng (刘万鹏), Vice Mayor of Liaoyang City.
Functional misalignment and rigid mechanisms. Some development zones were required to undertake social affairs, deviating from their main responsibility and主业 ("main business") of "focusing on the economy, promoting opening up, and attracting projects." "Not only do we have to attract investment, sometimes we even need to coordinate primary school enrollment," one grassroots cadre candidly stated.
"Development zones are not 'bonsai trees for political achievement'; they must return to their function as economic zones." Directly facing accumulated problems, the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government initiated the reform to streamline, abolish, and merge development zones, clearly stipulating a resolute abolition and merger of provincial-level economic development zones with poor growth prospects, fiscal insolvency, unreasonable planning and layout, and consistently low rankings. Last May, Liaoning Province issued the Opinions on Deepening the Reform of the Systems and Mechanisms of Economic Development Zones; in September, the Series of Work Guidelines for the Reform of the Systems and Mechanisms of Provincial Economic Development Zones landed on the desks of cadres at all levels.
"We don't just look at temporary development zone rankings, but conduct a comprehensive analysis of industrial structure, economic contribution, land use, management systems, etc.," Liu Wanpeng said. Liaoyang City voluntarily abolished three provincial-level economic development zones. Although the retained Dengta Economic Development Zone (灯塔经济开发区) temporarily ranks lower in the province, it has distinct industrial characteristics, a superior geographical location, and considerable development potential.
In Fushun, 3 of the original 4 provincial-level economic development zones were abolished. "Considering that some development zones had fragmented land parcels, making it difficult to form economies of scale, and others lacked leading industries and existed in name only, we used our limited resources on the cutting edge and retained only one," introduced Wu Jie (吴杰), member of the Standing Committee of the Fushun Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor. The retained Shuncheng Economic Development Zone (顺城经济开发区) possesses over 2,000 mu of contiguous land resources, has reserved a number of projects in fields like new materials and biomedicine, and has greater development potential.
Precise policy implementation; work effectiveness reflects reform's warmth
In the work of abolishing and merging development zones, Liaoning adhered to a problem-oriented approach, implementing "one zone, one policy; one locality, one plan (一区一策，一地一案)," using refined plans to resolve complex contradictions.
Personnel placement was the biggest difficulty.
"We strengthened overall coordination and deployment, prioritizing the transfer of business cadres skilled in economics and management to front-line positions in county (district) industrial investment attraction, project services, etc., ensuring that everyone's talents are fully utilized," Liu Wanpeng said.
In this round of reform, the Liaoning Tai'an Economic Development Zone (辽宁台安经济开发区) and the Liaoning Tai'an High-tech Agricultural Industry Development Zone (辽宁台安高新农业产业开发区), both managed by Tai'an County (台安县) of Anshan City, were merged into one. After integration, internal institutions were streamlined by 41.7%, and actual personnel were reduced by 39.5%.
Cheng Bing (程冰), aged 58, was formerly an assistant director of the Tai'an Economic Development Zone before the reform. Not long ago, he successfully applied for a position in the newly established Administrative Approval and Project Service Bureau of the reformed development zone. "In the past, approval, planning, and project service stages were handled by different departments, and services were prone to disconnection. Now, the 'multi-department relay race' has been transformed into a 'one-stop closed-loop service,' greatly improving work efficiency."
"Reform is hardest when it involves people; the reality of political achievement is most real when it touches people's hearts," said Wang Hailong (王海龙), Party Secretary of Tai'an County. "We adopted methods such as open recruitment and appointment for one batch, heart-to-heart talks and redistribution for another batch, and overall organizational placement for another batch to scientifically advance personnel diversion. We did not implement cliff-edge streamlining or campaign-style clear-outs, injecting soft care into hard reform."
With the development zones abolished, what happens to the enterprises within the parks? How are asset debts handled? Various localities in Liaoning made thorough preparations to ensure that services do not break off and standards are not lowered.
"The people we deal with haven't changed, and our business hasn't been affected at all," Zhang Xiaojian (张笑剑), General Manager of Liaoning Xinrui Environmental Protection Industry Co., Ltd., which is building a factory in Fushun, told reporters. The locality smoothly transferred the original development zone's relevant functions to the local government departments, achieving seamless connection for enterprise services.
In Tai'an County, due to the development zone merger, some enterprises needed to change the address information on their business licenses and packaging materials. The locality clearly provided a transition period, allowing enterprises to continue using the original address for half a year to consume existing packaging materials and minimize enterprise operating costs.
"While continuously ensuring services and project support, we comprehensively conducted asset liquidation and verification to revitalize stock assets," Wu Jie introduced. "The development zone vacated a total of 6,200 square meters of office space. Those in remote locations were exchanged for office space of municipal-level agencies; those near the city center were used to attract headquarters economy and e-commerce enterprises; and those near universities are being developed into entrepreneurial communities."
Grasp firmly and do solid work; strengthen the main responsibility and主业 (primary business) of economic development
The key to this round of reform was to push development zones back to their functional position as economic zones.
"On the one hand, we divested social affairs management functions to move forward lightly on the path of development; on the other hand, we orderly undertook municipal-level economic management authority, focusing the main responsibility and主业 (primary business) more on economic development, investment attraction, and enterprise-related services," introduced Liu Dianhui (刘殿辉), Deputy Director of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce.
After the reform, the 54 provincial-level and above economic development zones in Liaoning (including 11 at the national level and 43 at the provincial level) comprehensively divested their social management functions. Internal institutions were streamlined by 13.3%, and the proportion of investment attraction and service institutions rose to 83.1%.
At the Liaoning Dandong Donggang Economic Development Zone (辽宁丹东东港经济开发区) on the coast of the Yellow Sea, inside the intelligent refrigerated warehouse of Dandong Ande Biotechnology Co., Ltd., robots automatically retrieve goods, and short-necked clams are about to be shipped by sea. "In the past, product samples had to be sent elsewhere to obtain test reports. Time pressure affected shipping schedules. Now, product testing can be completed right here at the newly built marine biotechnology R&D base in the development zone," said Zhang Yisheng (张以圣), Chairman of Ande Biotechnology.
The Liaoning Dengta Economic Development Zone (辽宁灯塔经济开发区), through reform, focused on metal materials and fine chemical industries. The output value of leading enterprises is expected to increase by over 50% this year. The Fushun Shuncheng Economic Development Zone (抚顺顺城经济开发区) signed contracts for 5 projects each worth over 100 million yuan in the fields of biomedicine and new materials in the first five months of this year, with a total investment of 3.5 billion yuan. The Dalian Pulandian Economic Development Zone (大连普兰店经济开发区), after divesting social affairs, saw 5 new projects land in the first half of this year, with a planned total investment of 1.8 billion yuan...
"This act of 'subtraction' is essentially an act of 'addition' concerning the modernization of governance capacity," a main responsible comrade of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee stated. "Mindful of General Secretary Xi Jinping's entrustment, guided by a correct view of political achievement, Liaoning is grasping firmly and doing solid work, seeking practical results, and striving to create a new situation in economic and social development."
(Reported by our correspondents Liu Chengyou, Zhu Junjie, Hao Yingcan, Chang Biluo, and Chang Biluo)
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 20 (Xinhua) -- (Reporter Dong Xue (董雪)) On the morning of July 20, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council held talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Li Qiang stated that China and Thailand are close neighbors with millennia of friendly exchanges. At present, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, the building of a China-Thailand community with a shared future (中泰命运共同体) is continuously deepening and substantiating, opening broader prospects for bilateral cooperation. During Prime Minister's visit to China this time, President Xi Jinping held a meeting with you and made new plans for deepening the development of bilateral relations. China has always placed Thailand in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy, firmly supports the smooth governance of Thailand's new government, and is willing to work with Thailand to further promote traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, firmly support each other, elevate mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher level, and continuously improve the well-being of the peoples of the two countries.
Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Thailand, promote high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road (一带一路), accelerate the implementation of key projects such as the China-Thailand Railway, enhance the level of convenience in cross-border payments and local currency settlement, maintain the good growth momentum of bilateral trade, deepen industrial integration and inter-embedding, expand cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and clean energy, and jointly promote shared prosperity. It is hoped that the Thai side will provide a good business environment for Chinese enterprises going to Thailand. The two sides should also deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in tourism, education, media and other fields, thicken the foundation of people-to-people friendship, and at the same time further strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation, resolutely combat cross-border crimes such as online gambling and telecom fraud. Currently, unilateralism and protectionism are growing in intensity. China and Thailand, both as practitioners and beneficiaries of openness and cooperation, should work closely together, strengthen coordination and collaboration in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the WTO, China-ASEAN, APEC, and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (澜湄合作), and jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of both sides as well as international fairness and justice.
Anutin stated that he warmly congratulates China on the successful hosting of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance. Thailand and China are one family. King Vajiralongkorn visited China last year and held a successful meeting with President Xi Jinping, injecting new impetus into opening the next golden 50 years of Thailand-China relations. The Thai side firmly adheres to the One-China policy and will never support any Taiwan independence (台独) actions. Thailand is willing to work with China to maintain close high-level exchanges, make good use of dialogue mechanisms in various fields, promote cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, connectivity, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and other areas, deepen tourism and local exchanges, and achieve more practical results in the Thailand-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. The Thai side will step up efforts to combat cross-border crimes such as online gambling and telecom fraud, and create a good and safe environment for Chinese tourists and enterprises visiting Thailand. Thailand welcomes the four major global initiatives (四大全球倡议) proposed by President Xi Jinping, and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks such as ASEAN-China and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, to jointly promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world.
After the talks, the two premiers jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in the fields of trade, agriculture, customs, science and technology, artificial intelligence education, aerospace, intellectual property, media, and combating transnational crime.
Before the talks, Li Qiang held a welcome ceremony for Anutin in the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the above activities.
During the visit, the two sides jointly issued the Joint Statement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand on the China-Thailand Community with a Shared Future Oriented Toward Prosperity.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 20 -- On July 20, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang sent a message to Andy Burnham, congratulating him on his appointment as British Prime Minister.
Li Qiang stated that China and the United Kingdom are both permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world economies. Strengthening dialogue and cooperation is not only conducive to promoting the respective development of both countries but will also inject stability into global peace. I am willing to work together with Prime Minister to strengthen exchanges, enhance mutual trust, promote exchanges and cooperation, and continuously advance the long-term stable comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the United Kingdom, so as to better benefit the peoples of both countries.
Return to Top1. At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of the Kingdom of Thailand paid an official visit to China from July 16 to 20, 2026.
During the visit, President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China met with Prime Minister Anutin, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council and Chairman Zhao Leji of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress held talks and met with Prime Minister Anutin respectively. Prime Minister Anutin also traveled to Shanghai to attend the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
2. The leaders of the two countries expressed satisfaction with the positive development momentum of China-Thailand relations, believing that this relationship is built on mutual trust and mutual respect. The two sides reaffirmed that during President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Thailand in 2022, the leaders of the two countries agreed to build a more stable, more prosperous, and more sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, which became an important milestone in bilateral relations. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida paid a historic state visit to China in November 2025, further consolidating the long-standing profound friendship between the two countries and their peoples.
The two sides agreed to work hand in hand to achieve more practical results in building the China-Thailand community with a shared future in the next 50 years. The two sides will maintain close high-level exchanges and strengthen exchanges between governments, legislative bodies, and other institutions. The two sides agreed to establish a China-Thailand "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism between foreign ministers and defense ministers to strengthen coordination and strategic communication between the two sides.
3. The two sides reaffirmed mutual support on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns. The Chinese side reaffirmed respect for Thailand's national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and firmly supports the Thai side in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests. The Thai side reaffirmed its firm adherence to the One-China policy, recognizing that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing all of China. The Thai side firmly supports China's peaceful reunification and does not support any form of "Taiwan independence". The Thai side supports China's "one country, two systems" policy.
4. Facing current global challenges and uncertainties in economic recovery, the two sides emphasized the need to uphold multilateralism based on international law and deepen future-oriented, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable mutually beneficial cooperation. The two sides emphasized the importance of an open, rules-based multilateral trading system, and will strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in the economic, trade, technological, and talent fields to ensure the security and resilience of production and supply chains, providing impetus for the modernization of each country.
The two sides will continue to expand market access, promote high-quality and responsible investment that encourages local enterprise participation, protects the environment, and complies with local laws and regulations, and drive bilateral trade growth. The two sides agreed to finalize the next "Joint Action Plan for the Five-Year Development Plan for China-Thailand Economic and Trade Cooperation" as soon as possible.
The two sides agreed to strengthen industry-university-research cooperation to jointly ensure supply chain resilience, efficiency, and security. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on joint research platforms, talent and technology startup cultivation, technology transfer, and establish a well-functioning supply chain ecosystem.
The two sides appreciated the signing of the Protocol on Upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area to Version 3.0 in October 2025, and will continue to work together to promote the early entry into force of the protocol. The two sides unanimously agreed to effectively implement and fully utilize the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and related protocols, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, etc., to promote regional economic growth.
China is willing to work with all parties, including Thailand, to jointly implement the "Initiative on International Economic and Trade Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development" to promote digital green transformation and sustainable development.
The two sides agreed to strengthen digital customs cooperation, explore smart customs practices, enhance rule alignment and capacity building, "single window" and anti-smuggling law enforcement cooperation; the two sides are willing to continue deepening cooperation under the China-Thailand Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Joint Technical Committee mechanism. China welcomes Thailand's positive willingness to participate in the "Belt and Road" Customs Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism and is willing to jointly improve food safety governance capacity and continue to expand the scale of agricultural and food product trade.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital trade, e-commerce, and other fields, and are willing to deepen digital governance and standards exchange to promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Making good use of international dispute resolution mechanisms such as free trade agreements and non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms is crucial for a stable and predictable business environment. China supports Thailand's bid to host the headquarters of the Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Resolution under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
5. Scientific and technological progress and digital transformation have created tremendous new opportunities for the two countries. The two sides agreed to strengthen innovation cooperation, promote the development of new quality productive forces, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth.
The two sides agreed to give full play to the role of the Joint Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation between the two countries, deepen alignment of scientific and technological innovation policies, and strengthen cooperation in fields such as life and health, space information, science and technology for poverty reduction, agricultural technology, and advanced materials. The two sides emphasized the importance of expanding exchanges of scientific and technical personnel and promoting the transfer, transformation, and demonstration application of scientific and technological achievements, and will deepen cooperation in digital and artificial intelligence, advanced electronic equipment, modern automobiles, future foods, aerospace and space technology, quantum science and technology, clean energy, bio-industry, etc.
The Thai side congratulated China on successfully hosting the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, and welcomed China's initiative to establish a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. The two sides recognized the need to strengthen international cooperation and global governance on artificial intelligence to better harness AI for the benefit of humanity.
The two sides encourage the use of digital technology to cultivate talent, strengthen workforce reskilling and upskilling, and improve productivity. Thailand is willing to expand long-term, sustainable investment partnerships with China and carry out research and development cooperation, especially in future industries, innovation industries, and advanced industries, to promote the development of integrated supply chains.
6. Enhancing the level of connectivity is a key driver of regional economic integration and common growth. The two sides agreed to accelerate the construction of the first phase of the China-Thailand Railway, determine the cooperation model for the second phase, and start construction of the second phase as soon as possible. The two sides agreed to strengthen railway and road connectivity, and optimize entry-exit, customs, and inspection and quarantine procedures.
7. The two sides unanimously agreed that they should strengthen mutual visits between groups, deepen cooperation in defense fields such as joint exercises and training, intelligence sharing, capacity building exchanges, humanitarian disaster relief, and defense science and technology, and explore cooperation in areas such as addressing non-traditional security threats.
The two sides reaffirmed a zero-tolerance attitude and will intensify efforts to combat transnational criminal activities such as human trafficking, telecom and online fraud, drug smuggling, illegal gambling, and money laundering, working together to ensure the safety of their respective citizens.
The two sides welcomed Thailand's proposal to establish a Global Partnership to Combat Online Fraud and issue the "Bangkok Joint Declaration", as well as China's proposal to establish an International Alliance to Combat Telecom and Online Fraud, as important platforms for international cooperation.
The two sides will strengthen law enforcement and judicial cooperation, deepen cooperation in extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and effectively address related challenges.
8. To deepen mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries and develop human resources, the two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation and exchanges in culture, education, technical and vocational education and training, digital and language skills. China welcomes Thailand as the Guest of Honor for the 27th China International Education Annual Conference. The two sides are willing to promote local cooperation, make good use of the sister city mechanism, carry out regular activities, and strengthen mutual visits between groups.
The two sides agreed to prioritize tourism safety and convenience in tourism cooperation, attach importance to the agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports between the two countries, believe that the implementation of the agreement has facilitated personnel exchanges between the two countries, and are willing to further explore increasing direct flights between the two countries.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in media, press and publishing, radio, film, and television, jointly combat fake news and disinformation, and enhance correct understanding between the two countries and their peoples.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to jointly address public health challenges, and will cooperate in fields such as non-communicable disease prevention and control, epidemic preparedness and response, and traditional medicine. The two sides will also explore cooperation in the silver economy to address the reality of an aging society and improve the quality of life of the elderly population.
9. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate change, low-carbon economy, marine resources and environment, air and water pollution control, and clean energy technologies.
The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in disaster management, share experiences in disaster early warning, disaster prevention and mitigation, and post-disaster reconstruction.
10. China supports Thailand and Cambodia in consolidating the ceasefire agreement reached at the third special meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, jointly implementing the consensus of the Fuxian Meeting, continuing to resolve differences through bilateral dialogue and consultation, and gradually rebuilding trust and confidence.
China and Thailand share broad common interests and similar positions in international affairs. The two sides reaffirm their firm commitment to upholding the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law. The two sides will jointly defend the rule of law, strengthen international cooperation, and promote global peace, security, sustainable development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom.
The Thai side appreciates and welcomes the four major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, believing that they reflect a commitment to multilateralism. The two sides are willing to strengthen cooperation in addressing common challenges and advancing their respective modernization.
The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Asia Cooperation Dialogue, the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation, and the Three River Basins Economic Cooperation Strategy.
Thailand fully supports China in hosting the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Leaders' Meeting and looks forward to fruitful outcomes of the APEC "China Year". China appreciates Thailand's important contributions as the host country of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Thailand fully supports China in hosting the 83rd session of ESCAP. The two sides agreed to strengthen coordination and jointly promote positive outcomes of the session.
Thailand welcomes China's initiative to establish the International Organization for Mediation (国际调解院), believing that it will play a positive role in the friendly settlement of disputes, and is willing to sign the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation as soon as possible.
11. The two countries reaffirm their commitment to maintaining an open and inclusive regional cooperation architecture and support ASEAN's centrality in the evolving regional architecture. The two countries will work together to build a common home of peace, tranquility, prosperity, beauty, and friendship for China and ASEAN, advance the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and build a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
The two sides reaffirm their commitment to maintaining and promoting peace, security, and stability in the South China Sea, and to peaceful resolution of disputes. They will continue to work with other ASEAN countries to fully and effectively implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), and to reach an effective, substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) that is consistent with international law at an early date, making the South China Sea a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.
12. As current co-chairs of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC), China and Thailand will work closely with other member states to promote the early convening of the LMC Leaders' Meeting, deepen regional cooperation in water resources management, connectivity, cross-border economy, scientific and technological innovation, and digital economy, jointly address common challenges such as transboundary air pollution, environmental issues, and transnational crime, jointly build the Lancang-Mekong Economic Development Belt, create a "Lancang-Mekong Cooperation 2.0", and build a Lancang-Mekong community with a shared future oriented toward peace and prosperity.
13. During the visit, the two sides witnessed the signing of cooperation documents in the fields of trade, agriculture, customs, science and technology, artificial intelligence education, aerospace, intellectual property, anti-money laundering, and media.
14. Prime Minister Anutin thanked the Chinese side for the warm reception of the Thai delegation and invited Chinese leaders to visit Thailand at a time convenient for both sides.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 20)
By: 本报记者 陈尚文 宦 翔 崔 寅
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Artificial Intelligence Global Governance concluded on the 20th at the Shanghai Expo Center. Statistics show that the conference attracted over 400,000 on-site visitors; organized 177 important procurement groups from around the world, with intended procurement amounts expected to reach approximately 20.36 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 25%. This grand event, themed "Smart Partners, Creating the Future Together" (智能伙伴 共创未来), not only concentratedly showcased cutting-edge technological achievements but also consolidated consensus on global artificial intelligence governance, and moreover became an important window for the international community to understand China — here, the world sees China's strategic resolve, open posture, and the responsibility of a major country in developing artificial intelligence.
"The development of China's artificial intelligence technology is of great significance to the entire world and all of humanity."
The total exhibition area of this year's conference exceeded 100,000 square meters for the first time, with over 1,100 enterprises participating, and more than 300 of the over 4,000 exhibits making their global debut. Stepping into the exhibition hall, the actual machine of the Huawei Ascend 950 Supernode, the MiniMax M3 multimodal large model, the Step Agent operating system, the near-memory computing 3D AI chip, the world's first agent-based phone, and other innovative achievements dazzled the eyes in a 目不暇接 (mù bù xiá jiē - "eyes cannot take it all in," describing an overwhelming array of things to see) manner...
"I have seen here the latest technologies and products that lead the world and face the future," said Mehdi Gaham, advisor to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-Enterprises of Algeria, who participated again. The dazzling array of innovative achievements at last year's exhibition attracted him to visit again this year. Gaham expressed deep admiration for China's robot design and manufacturing level: "The development of China's artificial intelligence technology is of great significance to the entire world and all of humanity."
At the conference, Siemens released its world's first agent targeted at industrial automation engineering for the Chinese market. "The breadth of China's industrial categories, the depth of its manufacturing system, the speed of industrial innovation, and the openness to new technologies constitute China's unique advantages in developing industrial artificial intelligence," said Xiao Song (肖松), Global Executive Vice President of Siemens and Chairman of Siemens China.
Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of the innovative drug research company Insilico Medicine (英矽智能), said that thanks to China's open policies, digital infrastructure, and high-quality talent, the company has grown rapidly in China. In particular, frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence cover the entire value chain of the company's drugs from research and development to approval, drastically shortening the entire cycle.
Inside the exhibition hall, the themed exhibition of China's meteorological intelligent early warning scheme "Mazu" (妈祖) was bustling with visitors. Pan Jinjun (潘进军), Chief Engineer of the China Meteorological Administration, introduced that "Mazu" is the world's first national-level action plan responding to the United Nations' Early Warnings for All initiative, deeply integrating frontier technologies such as Fengyun meteorological satellites and AI prediction models to help build a full-chain early warning system of "monitoring — forecasting — warning — service." Currently, "Mazu" has been implemented in seven countries including Pakistan, and applied in the "cloud" in over 40 countries worldwide.
The value of artificial intelligence lies not only in grasping the present and predicting the future, but also in helping to better look back and understand the past. Guo Kaitian (郭凯天), Senior Vice President of Tencent Group, stated that Tencent will further deepen the application of AI technologies such as graphics rendering, multimodal, digital twin, and blockchain in the cultural and museum fields. In the form of agents and mini-programs, it will promote the decoding, regeneration, and revitalization of Chinese cultural treasures such as Jingdezhen and the Great Wall. Together with industry partners, it will build an open, win-win, fully connected digital system for cultural heritage, create a one-stop open platform for the protection, inheritance, and revitalization of Chinese culture, support the national cultural digitization strategy and international mutual learning among civilizations, and further promote deep cross-domain applications of cultural technological achievements and the organic integration of technology and art.
"Ensure that everyone can enjoy the better life brought by technological progress."
This conference organized nearly 160 forums, attracting over 1,500 Chinese and foreign guests. How to promote the upward and toward goodness development of global artificial intelligence to benefit humanity? How to make this thousand-li horse of artificial intelligence run both fast and steady? Many scientists conducted discussions around frontier topics such as world models, open-source agents, and AI governance.
Turing Award winner and co-chair of the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, Yoshua Bengio, stated that as AI reasoning, scientific capability, and autonomy grow exponentially, policymakers in various countries need to be guided by the precautionary principle and prepare for possible scenarios and risks.
Turing Award winner and foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, John Hopcroft, believes that AI is still undergoing profound transformation, and countries need to formulate more resilient strategies to navigate this wave. The foundation of resilience lies in cultivating talents capable of exploring and responding to new development directions, and China is practicing this path.
Turing Award winner and Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Tsinghua University, Yao Qizhi, stated: AI development must adhere to the fundamental principle of benefiting goodness and universal access; international collaboration is indispensable, and the vast number of developing countries should share in the dividends of the era of AI development.
The "Artificial Intelligence Cooperation and Development Action Plan" (人工智能合作发展行动计划) proposes eight actions including universal access to intelligent computing power, sharing of open-source ecosystems, joint cultivation of digital-intelligent talent, and joint construction of rules and standards; the "Global Cooperation Initiative on Agent Mutual Trust, Interconnection, and Interoperability" (智能体互信互联互操作全球合作倡议) calls for jointly building an open, trustworthy, secure, and universally accessible agent ecosystem; the "International Artificial Intelligence Ethics Governance Action Plan" (国际人工智能伦理治理行动计划) contributes an action framework that is both principled and operational for global AI governance... This conference released multiple plans and initiatives, demonstrating China's commitment to promoting universal access and shared benefits of AI to better benefit all of humanity.
Nadongo Gagare, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of Nigeria, said: "China is committed to enabling the Global South to participate equally in AI innovation and governance, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the better life brought by technological progress and achieve sustainable development."
"The World Artificial Intelligence Conference has become one of the world's largest and most prestigious AI conferences," said Max Mühlhäuser, academician of the German National Academy of Engineering. The conference integrates forum discussions, exhibitions, and application experiences, allowing participants from various countries to not only touch frontier research but also survey the complete path from technology to product, understanding each other's visions and sharing practical experiences through communication.
"Gather the wisdom and strength of global artificial intelligence governance."
"Adhere to open and win-win cooperation, drive innovative development"; "Strengthen risk awareness, ensure safety and controllability"; "Encourage inclusiveness and diversity, promote mutual learning among civilizations"; "Advocate 和衷共济 (hé zhōng gòng jì - "harmony in hearts, joint crossing," to work together in unity), improve global governance"... The new wisdom and new solutions contributed by the Chinese side to promote global AI governance and bridge the digital-intelligence divide were highly appreciated by the attending guests.
"China has clearly depicted the future development and governance path of artificial intelligence," said Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Omar Yaghi, expressing appreciation for China's proposition that AI development should benefit the entire world and promote the goodness and universal accessibility of global AI.
Joseph Mahoney, professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, said that the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, with an equal and open attitude, welcomes all countries and regions committed to promoting AI upward and toward goodness to join. "This cooperation is pragmatic, inclusive, and full of vitality, and will gather the wisdom and strength of global AI governance."
The Chinese side announced that in the next five years, it will provide 5,000 training slots for AI-themed courses for developing countries; and will build international AI application cooperation centers targeting ASEAN, the Arab League, the African Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the BRICS countries...
"The future of AI lies with the youth and depends on talent," said Anam, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Minister of Science and Technology of Bangladesh. He stated that China focuses on the practical concerns of developing countries and promotes AI capacity building, adding confidence and momentum for the Global South to seize opportunities in the intelligent era.
Yang Yuanqing, Chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group, stated that Lenovo will uphold the concept of "human-centered intelligence," persist in technological innovation, and empower the transformation and upgrading of China's real economy with hybrid AI technology and services, promoting the goodness and universal development of global AI.
"China's announcement of major measures to support global AI development is a pragmatic and good deed grounded in global development and adherence to multilateralism, fully interpreting the essence of technology for good and universal access and shared benefits," said Abdunour, Director-General of Scientific and Technological Affairs at the Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He stated that China insists on breaking technological barriers through open cooperation and bridging the digital divide through capacity building, providing a practical and feasible path for Global South countries to catch up with the digital wave.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Xinhua) — (Reporter Wang Bin) On July 20, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met in Beijing with candidate for the next United Nations Secretary-General, Guyana's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett.
Rodrigues-Birkett introduced her campaign platform and vision for the future development of the United Nations, stating that China is a staunch supporter of the UN cause and a leader on development issues. She expressed support for UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and highly commended the four major global initiatives put forward by China.
Wang Yi stated that the international system centered on the United Nations is facing shocks, and all parties expect the next Secretary-General to lead the UN to confront difficulties and challenges head-on. China will participate in the election process for the next Secretary-General with a responsible and constructive attitude, and work to revitalize the authority of the United Nations.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing, July 20 (Reporter Han Xiaoming (韩晓明)) The Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on the 20th: Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, will attend the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, and from July 23 to 25 attend the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and visit Kyrgyzstan.
Return to TopThis newspaper, Beijing, July 20 (reporters Jiang Lin (江琳), Zeng Haiming (曾海萌)) — The special academic seminar on "The Status and Role of People-to-People Exchanges in Building a Constructive and Stable Strategic Relationship between China and the United States" was held in Beijing on the 20th. Experts and scholars attending the conference conducted in-depth discussions around topics such as "historical artifacts of overseas Chinese are tangible and perceptible witnesses of China-U.S. friendship," "the century-long practice of overseas compatriots has accumulated rich experience for China-U.S. people-to-people interaction," and "overseas Chinese are an irreplaceable and important force maintaining the people-to-people bond between China and the United States." Wang Lingui (王灵桂), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (中国侨联), attended the event and delivered a speech.
Wang Lingui stated that this special academic seminar is a concrete action to implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourse on overseas Chinese affairs. He expressed the hope to work with experts and scholars to borrow wisdom and draw strength in theoretical research, promoting the people-to-people diplomacy of overseas Chinese to play a greater role in ensuring the steady and sustained development of China-U.S. relations; to align efforts in communication and transformation, telling well the stories of China-U.S. people-to-people friendship; and to work together with one heart in passing the torch from generation to generation, cultivating more successors for the cause of China-U.S. people-to-people friendship.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 20 (Xinhua) -- On the morning of July 20, Thai Prime Minister Anutin went to Tiananmen Square to lay a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政 刘温馨
The value added of industries above the designated size grew by 5.4% year-on-year, and the contribution rate of industry to economic growth exceeded 35%... On the morning of July 20, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference, and Wang Weiming (王卫明), Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), introduced the relevant situation of industrial and information technology development in the first half of the year.
In the first five months, the profit rate of industrial enterprises above the designated size was the highest monthly cumulative level since the beginning of 2024.
“In the first half of the year, the operation of our country’s industrial economy was generally stable, effectively playing the role of a ballast stone for the macroeconomy.” Wang Weiming said.
Major economic indicators steadily improved. In the first six months, 32 out of 41 major industrial categories maintained growth, the goods trade export value denominated in RMB increased by 13.4% year-on-year, and export values of products such as integrated circuits, electronic components, and wind turbine generator sets increased by 88.7%, 62.6%, and 35.6% year-on-year respectively. The profitability of industrial enterprises continued to improve; in the first five months, the total profit of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 18.8% year-on-year, and the profit rate on operating revenue was 5.56%, the highest monthly cumulative level since the beginning of 2024. Enterprise expectations were generally stable, and the production index in the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index remained in the expansion zone for four consecutive months.
Innovation capacity continuously strengthened. The application penetration rate of artificial intelligence technology in manufacturing enterprises above the designated size exceeded 30%, and the global cumulative downloads of open-source artificial intelligence large models exceeded 10 billion times. Accelerated efforts to open up the “technology-service-industry” closed loop, released the second batch of 111 key cultivated pilot test platforms, and recognized 14 excellence-level and 402 standard-level technology enterprise incubators. The quantum computing prototype “Jiuzhang-4” (九章四号) set a world record in optical quantum information technology, and the world’s first invasive brain-computer interface medical device was approved for market.
Industrial structure continuously optimized. The proportions of value added of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing above the designated size increased by 1.9 and 0.9 percentage points respectively compared with the first quarter, and the output of products such as industrial robots and service robots maintained double-digit growth. Solidly promoted the digital and intelligent transformation of manufacturing, cumulatively built over 56,000 basic-level, over 9,000 advanced-level, and over 500 excellence-level smart factories, and cultivated 15 pioneering-level smart factories. Deeply advanced carbon reduction, pollution reduction, and green expansion in the industrial sector, and the output value of green factories at the national level accounted for 22% of the total output value of manufacturing.
“In the next step, we will focus on expanding demand, cultivating momentum, optimizing governance, and preventing risks, maintaining the security and stability of the industrial chain and supply chain, and promoting the effective improvement of quality and reasonable growth in quantity of the industrial economy.” Wang Weiming said.
Since the beginning of this year, the role of new momentum from emerging industries has continued to become prominent. “We implemented the major technical equipment research project and the industrial foundation reengineering project, advanced large-scale application demonstrations of new technologies, new products, and new scenarios in manufacturing, and promoted the accelerated development and accumulation of strength to form momentum of emerging industries.” Wang Weiming introduced.
Major innovation achievements continuously emerged. Launch vehicles achieved controlled recovery for the first time, also the world’s first mesh recovery of launch vehicles; the second-generation blade battery and megawatt flash charging system were globally launched for the first time, breaking the technical bottleneck that “fast charging, high range, long life, and low-temperature performance cannot be simultaneously achieved”; a breakthrough was achieved in the preparation process for T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber, and our country became the world’s first to achieve hundred-ton-level mass production of this grade of carbon fiber.
Typical application scenarios rapidly expanded. 5G factories achieved wireless flexible production and remote equipment control, and the average capacity of a hundred typical 5G factories increased by 25% compared with before transformation; orthopedics and endoscopy surgical robots performed over 3,000 cases of remote minimally invasive surgeries using technologies such as 5G communication. Inspection robots entered underground mines and high-voltage tunnels, industrial robots were applied in batches on automobile welding and assembly lines, and robots are gradually being applied to positions such as high temperature, toxic, high altitude, and high risk. Artificial intelligence visual quality inspection scenarios achieved automatic identification of micron-level defects, with inspection efficiency increased more than five times compared with manual work; industrial large models accelerated the screening of antibodies and small molecule drugs, and the preclinical research and development cycle for new drugs such as anti-tumor targeted drugs was shortened by 40%.
The competitiveness of key industries steadily improved. Quadruped robots developed by our country accounted for nearly 70% of global sales share, and humanoid robot complete machine products reached over 400 models, exceeding half of the global total. In the first five months, new ship orders received accounted for 81.2% of the global total, firmly ranking first in global market share. A number of global unicorn enterprises emerged in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, new energy, and biomedicine, contributing “China’s solution” to international standard development and industrial governance. Our country’s biomanufacturing industry scale continued to expand, with a total output value of approximately 1.1 trillion yuan, and fermentation product output accounted for over 70% of the global total; embodied intelligent products rapidly iterated, and the annual complete machine output is expected to exceed 100,000 units.
Wang Weiming introduced that to enhance strategic foresight capabilities for frontier technologies and further improve guidance on future industry directions and track discovery, the next steps will mainly start from three aspects: carrying out technology foresight for future industries, opening up new directions for future industries, and strengthening research on future industry monitoring systems, striving to ensure that every track, under the guidance of scientific monitoring, can see the direction clearly, step on the rhythm accurately, and run out acceleration.
Electronics, automobiles and other industries contributed over 50% to industrial economic growth.
“Since the beginning of this year, we have seized the development opportunities of global artificial intelligence and new energy, expanded the supply of high-quality products. Electronics, special equipment, general equipment, automobiles, electrical machinery and other industries contributed over 50% to industrial economic growth, and the value added of industries such as integrated circuit manufacturing and electronic special materials manufacturing maintained double-digit growth.” Wang Weiming said.
The information and communication industry steadily improved. In the first half of the year, the total volume of telecommunications services increased by 7.9% year-on-year, and 5G base stations reached 5.102 million; nationwide, the number of “5G+Industrial Internet” projects under construction exceeded 26,000, and 1,260 categorized, graded, and distinctively featured 5G factories were built; as of now, foreign-invested telecommunications enterprises cumulatively reached 3,219, an increase of 23.9% compared with the same period last year.
“In the next step, we will make the planning and construction of the new generation communication network the focus of promoting the development of the information and communication industry, focus on network construction deployment, industrial support and empowerment, application innovation and promotion, deepen research, strengthen coordination, and improve policies.” Xie Cun (谢存), spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Director of the Information and Communication Administration Bureau (信息通信管理局), said.
The ballast stone role of the equipment industry became prominent. In the first half of the year, the value added of the equipment industry increased by 6.4% year-on-year, accounting for 20% of industries above the designated size, and its contribution rate to the growth of value added of industries above the designated size reached 23.5%. Output of industrial robots and service robots increased by 28% and 11.9% year-on-year respectively.
The electronic information manufacturing industry showed strong momentum. In the first half of the year, production of computers, communications and other electronic equipment above the designated size increased by 14.8% year-on-year, and investment increased by 6.5% year-on-year. In the first five months, operating revenue exceeded 7.5 trillion yuan, an increase of 17.1% year-on-year; profit exceeded 420 billion yuan, doubling compared with the same period last year.
The export structure of the pharmaceutical industry is accelerating its shift from being mainly based on bulk drugs to high-value-added preparation products. Tao Qing (陶青), spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and Director of the Operation Monitoring and Coordination Bureau (运行监测协调局), introduced that in the first six months, the value added of the pharmaceutical industry above the designated size increased by 6.4% year-on-year, among which the growth rate of biological products reached double digits, becoming the main engine driving the industry’s accelerated development. The export delivery value of pharmaceuticals exceeded 210 billion yuan, an increase of 9% year-on-year, and the export structure is continuously optimized, with the proportion of high-value-added products such as chemical preparations and biological products close to 20%.
Return to TopBy: 刘温馨
New technologies, new achievements, new tracks… skimming through the semi-annual report on the industrial economy, there is no shortage of content related to new quality productive forces (新质生产力), showcasing the vitality of the industrial economy as it advances toward the new and breaks through toward excellence.
Stabilizing while improving quality,构筑 a new momentum for development. In the first six months, the added value of the scaled-up equipment manufacturing industry and high-tech manufacturing industry increased by 9.3% and 13.3% year-on-year respectively, outpacing the overall growth rate of industry; the output of industrial robot products maintained double-digit growth, and investment in emerging fields such as aerospace vehicle and equipment manufacturing achieved double-digit growth… industrial iteration and upgrading, the accelerated transformation of drivers—the manufacturing sector of a major country shows ample vitality with both quantity increase and quality improvement.
Multi-point breakthroughs, activating new engines of growth. For industries to advance toward the new, innovation must be the focus. Accelerating the breakthrough of key technologies and root technologies, more and more “firsts,” “firsts of their kind,” and “premieres” make their debut one after another, allowing us to stand atop the innovation commanding heights of one great-power heavy equipment (大国重器) after another; enhancing the capacity for strategic foresight in frontier technologies, the scale of intelligent computing power increased by 177% year-on-year, emerging growth points such as photonics and spatiotemporal information have accumulated momentum and taken shape, gaining acceleration on new tracks.
Deeply cultivating scientific and technological innovation, accelerating transformation and upgrading—the surging momentum of the real economy as it advances forward is powerful and unstoppable.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 沛
On the shore of Haixi Bay (海西湾) in Qingdao West Coast New Area, Shandong, the sounds of workpiece collisions rise and fall continuously (此起彼伏 - cǐ qǐ bǐ fú - "this rises, that falls," to occur in succession).
"Look at the center line; the red line on the body and the groove on the crankcase must be aligned first." In the workshop of CSSC Engine Co., Ltd. (中船发动机有限公司), Wang Yujie (王雨捷) is assembling an engine with workers. Several large parts are 环环相扣 (huán huán xiāng kòu - "rings interlocking," closely linked). Hoisting, aligning, tightening – all done 一气呵成 (yī qì hē chéng - "accomplished in one breath," smoothly and without interruption) – precise and orderly.
After graduating from Harbin Engineering University in 2021, Wang Yujie became a process design engineer in the CSSC Engine Technical Center, acting as a bridge connecting "design" and "manufacturing" to solve the problem of "how to build it."
When he first entered the workplace, Wang Yujie was assigned to work in the workshop for training.
"As soon as I got busy, I forgot the parameters the master had told me," Wang Yujie recalled. "At that time, when installing bolts with a hydraulic tensioner, because I didn't understand the principle, I often made mistakes." His understanding could not keep up, so his hands had no confidence, but he did not retreat; instead, he pushed himself hard – taking notes, practicing operations, learning overtime, and figuring out the assembly tolerances of every part he handled and the debugging parameters of every piece of equipment. He filled five or six notebooks in total.
In 2023, Wang Yujie returned from the workshop to the technical center. Relying on the practical experience accumulated on the production front line and his hardworking and steadfast attitude, he began to lead the production design of the company's first ultra-large-bore 9X92DF-iCER dual-fuel engine model.
"When I first started production design, I wasn't familiar with it; I could only force myself to slog through over 700 pages of all-English materials and constantly learn from my colleagues," Wang Yujie said.
In 2024, the company promoted lean management. Wang Yujie, who had performed outstandingly in the process design post, was selected as the leader of the lean sub-topic for process refinement improvement. He returned to the workshop, observing and learning while recording the time each worker spent on each process step, the route for picking up materials, and the number of return trips.
"We disassembled the movements, reorganized the process sequence, integrated the process flow, and reduced unnecessary steps to improve production efficiency," Wang Yujie said. With the flow straightened out, the workshop also changed – materials were delivered precisely, quality was inspected at different levels, assembly acceptance was strict, and the entire process had standards to rely on. In 2025, the company's annual delivery of main engines reached a record high, a year-on-year increase of 12%.
With the foundation of lean management, the company began deploying a Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) system to promote the digital transformation of product processes from paper-based to digital. Wang Yujie was mainly responsible for the application and verification of the CAPP software development project.
"With paper-based process procedures, problems such as loss of data, untimely process updates, and mismatched inspection information often occurred," Wang Yujie explained. CAPP can effectively avoid these problems, but during the development process, how to unify assembly process data, how to make the operation interface closer to operating habits, and how to achieve precise material correlation all required careful thought.
After more than six months of discussion, verification, and testing, the team tackled the application problems encountered during the system construction and development one by one. In January of this year, the system was officially put into operation at CSSC Engine Co., Ltd., strongly supporting the company's digital transformation.
Innovation challenges came one after another. After finishing the software development, Wang Yujie began to delve into the design of ammonia component assembly processes. Compared with traditional fuel engines, ammonia fuel engines can reduce carbon dioxide emissions. "But ammonia fuel is not only toxic but also corrosive. What materials to choose, how to seal, and how to assemble are all new topics," Wang Yujie said. There is no relevant domestic process experience to draw on. "There is no ready-made path to follow; you have to start doing it first."
Wang Yujie started with research on the toxic and hazardous medium characteristics of ammonia fuel, studied the design principles of ammonia fuel main engines and the design drawings of ammonia components, and formed a detailed design of ammonia component assembly process procedures. He actively communicated with leading industry enterprises, conducted on-site material selection and testing, and step by step brought the assembly quality up to acceptance standards. "During the assembly of ammonia pipes, the manufacturer was worried that hoisting would affect component performance. We finally finalized the hoisting plan through simulation analysis and repeated verification," Wang Yujie said.
In March of this year, China's first ammonia fuel marine low-speed engine was successfully delivered, filling the application gap in China's zero-carbon ship power field.
From the workshop front line to technical breakthroughs, in five years Wang Yujie has grown into a business backbone. On Haixi Bay, leading enterprises in the shipbuilding field such as CSSC Engine and Beihai Shipbuilding (北海造船) are accelerating their agglomeration, the industrial chain is becoming increasingly complete, and young people like Wang Yujie are taking root on the front line, daring to venture and fight, pushing China's shipbuilding industry to steadily advance toward the zero-carbon goal.
(Yang Meng (杨猛) participated in the writing.)
By: 本报记者 叶传增
“After the prescription is written in the morning, the medicine is delivered by courier to the door in the afternoon – very convenient.” Zhang Fang (张芳), a Kunming resident, took a bag of traditional Chinese medicine decoction, pulled out her phone, scanned the QR code on the bag, and the entire process – receiving the prescription, dispensing, adding water, decocting, packaging – was traceable from start to finish.
This bag of medicine came from the Yunnan Baiyao Smart Decoction Center (云南白药智慧煎药中心). In the past, decocting medicine used to give Zhang Fang a headache: “I had to keep an eye on it the whole time – too much water and it was too watery, too little and the pot would scorch, and the whole house smelled.”
“Decocting Chinese medicine has many fine points; the artificial intelligence decoction system converts the traditional craftsmanship of Chinese medicine decoction into an algorithmic model.” Yang Xinchao (杨新超), a pharmacist at the Yunnan Baiyao Smart Decoction Center, explained that the center cooperates with more than 40 medical institutions in Kunming and can process up to 2,000 prescriptions daily.
On the decoction center’s prescription platform, a prescription popped up on Yang Xinchao’s computer screen; potential risk points such as compatibility contraindications and overdosage had already been marked by the system. “Only after manual review can the dispensing begin.”
In the past, pharmacists had to face an entire wall of medicine cabinets, manually grabbing and weighing herbs. Now, various medicinal materials are stored centrally in smart medicine cabinets, and the equipment automatically retrieves, weighs, and photographs them. “Dispensing is completed in 15 seconds,” said Duan Qilong (段七龙), head of the Yunnan Baiyao Smart Decoction Center. Smart dispensing achieves standardization, with the weighing photo and weight of each herb uploaded in real time.
In the crucial decoction stage, it is “one prescription, one plan.” How much water should be added? The system calculates based on the characteristics of each prescription, combined with the water absorption and evaporation parameters of different herbs, and automatically generates the water volume value.
How to gauge the heat? The system automatically switches between slow fire and strong fire according to the prescription’s properties, dynamically adjusting temperature and duration. On the large screen in the decoction area, parameters such as the temperature curve and pressure data of each decoction pot are clearly visible.
Each decoction pot is equipped with multiple sensors; the quantity of herbal pieces, the amount of water added, and the level of heat are all controlled by the program. Since the system went online, the Smart Decoction Center has served nearly 1.4 million patient-visits and decocted over 18 million bags.
(He Liuren (何柳仁) contributed to the reporting and writing.)
Return to TopRecently, in Liuzhou, Guangxi, at the Liuzhou Branch of FAW Jiefang Automotive Co., Ltd., workers are assembling new energy commercial vehicles. In the first six months of this year, China's new energy vehicle production and sales volumes both exceeded 7 million vehicles.
Photo by Long Tao (龙涛) / Image China (影像中国)
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)) — The China Express Delivery Development Index (中国快递发展指数) report recently released by the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局) shows: according to calculations, the June China Express Delivery Development Index was 465.4, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%, with overall industry operations stable and orderly, and market scale steadily expanding.
Development scale is stable with a slight increase. In June, the development scale index was 617.5, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%. In the first half of the year, the industry continued to deepen coordinated development with modern agriculture and advanced manufacturing, extended and expanded diversified service scenarios, precisely matched the differentiated delivery needs of different consumer groups, and effectively drove steady growth in express delivery business volume. With the successive completion and commissioning of facilities such as the Aksu (阿克苏) distribution center in Xinjiang and the Nyingchi (林芝) smart front-end warehouse in Tibet, the scale of the western market has accelerated its expansion, with a growth rate far exceeding the industry average, becoming a key support for driving industry development.
Service quality continues to improve. Promoting the deployment and operation of equipment such as drones and unmanned vehicles in fields and farmland, mountain and island areas, urban commercial districts, etc., to improve end delivery and collection efficiency; innovatively launching a full-managed delivery service, relying on voice interaction functions to simplify the delivery process and improve user convenience for sending parcels... In June, the service quality index was 677.6, basically flat compared with the same period last year. Looking at sub-indicators, the public satisfaction with express delivery service is estimated to be 85.4 points. The 72-hour on-time delivery rate in key regions was 87.4%, a year-on-year increase of 1.4 percentage points.
"In the second half of the year, as consumption potential is released in an orderly manner and service areas are deepened and expanded, industry momentum is expected to accelerate its release. The overall development of the express delivery industry will still maintain a good momentum of steady progress with advances, and progress with improvement," said a relevant responsible person of the State Post Bureau.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋 刘新吾 宋朝军
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized, “The degree of aging in our society is getting higher and higher; we must ensure that the elderly have a happy old age.”
As the process of population aging in our country accelerates, the elderly population’s demand for elderly care services is growing daily. Promoting the age-appropriate transformation and upgrading of various fields and industries is an important measure for deeply implementing the national strategy of actively responding to population aging. In recent years, various localities and departments have focused on the needs of the elderly population, continuously enriching the supply of age-appropriate products and elderly care services, strengthening the age-appropriate renovation of homes and public facilities, promoting the convenient handling of high-frequency matters related to the elderly and the simple and easy use of service scenarios, allowing more and more elderly people to enjoy a safe, convenient, and comfortable old age.
— Editor’s Note
Covering both urban and rural areas, changes warm the hearts of the elderly
“There are smart monitoring devices on the bed, so my children no longer have to worry every day.” In Gangyan Community, Yuejin Village Street, Dadukou District, Chongqing, Fu Chaoying and her husband sat in their renovated home, their words full of satisfaction. The bathroom handrails were installed just right, and the lights were replaced with soft, non-glaring ones… “It’s much more stable when washing up and getting up at night,” Fu Chaoying said.
Fu Chaoying has lived in the staff quarters of the Chongqing Iron and Steel Plant for over 40 years. As she has gotten older, moving around has become increasingly inconvenient: “There were no handrails in the bathroom; it was difficult to stand up and sit down. The bedroom light was a bit glaring; I didn’t want to turn it on when getting up at night.”
In 2025, the Dadukou District Civil Affairs Bureau launched an action to improve the quality of home and community basic elderly care services, carrying out home age-appropriate renovations for economically disadvantaged disabled and partially disabled elderly people across the district. After assessment by a third-party organization, Fu Chaoying’s home was included in the renovations.
In addition to hardware renovations, thoughtful elderly care services are also improving the quality of life for the elderly. One afternoon, elderly care service volunteers, carrying steaming nutritious meals, knocked on the door of Yang Fenglan, an elderly woman in her 70s living in Ganzhou District, Zhangye City, Gansu Province.
“I’m old, my legs and feet are not agile, I live alone at home, and cooking is a problem,” Yang Fenglan lamented. “Now, I just need to dial the home care hotline, or simply operate on my phone, and I can order meal delivery service online. The platform quickly takes and dispatches the order, and hot meals arrive at my doorstep on time—saves worry and warms the heart.”
Based on the home living needs of the elderly population, Ganzhou District built a smart elderly care service cloud platform, simultaneously launched a home care emergency rescue hotline, and introduced menu-style convenience services such as meal assistance, bathing assistance, and grocery shopping, covering the daily living needs of the elderly.
Such age-appropriate renovations and services are not only taking place in cities but are also quietly entering rural villages.
“Good fortune makes one happy and spirited; I never expected to be living in a ‘new house’ in my sixties,” Shen Wucheng said with a smile.
Shen Wucheng lives in Xinxiejiadai Village, Baiguan Street, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang. His house is a rural self-built home from over 40 years ago. Over time, various problems emerged: the living room walls were peeling, the kitchen ceiling was leaking and moldy, and what worried him more was that there wasn’t even a decent bathroom in the house.
Uncle Shen’s daughter wanted to take her father to live with her for his old age, but Uncle Shen had an emotional attachment to the old house and couldn’t bear to part with it. Last October, when Shangyu District was implementing a subsidy policy for home age-appropriate renovations, she signed up her father’s house. “The village cadres provided a ‘white list’ for age-appropriate renovation, which listed store locations and contact information. After comparing, I chose one I liked,” said Uncle Shen’s daughter.
The renovation crew arrived as scheduled. Shen Wucheng said to the master, “The stove is too short; can it be raised a bit?” “I heard you can install handrails and a shower stool in the bathroom; I’d like a set.” … In less than a week, the renovation plan was finalized, costing a total of over 40,000 yuan.
Based on Uncle Shen’s height and needs, the kitchen was custom-fitted with an age-appropriate stove, age-appropriate wall cabinets, and an anti-dry-burn timed stove; a thermostatic shower was purchased for the bathroom, and safety handrails were installed. “This bathroom is even more convenient than my daughter’s place,” Shen Wucheng said, pointing to the brand-new bathroom.
One household, one policy, demonstrating quality and effectiveness
The living environments and daily needs of the elderly in urban and rural areas differ, so age-appropriate renovations and services need to be tailored to local conditions and implemented with precision.
“Housing in old urban neighborhoods is compact. We meet the needs of the elderly by optimizing handrail heights and using anti-slip materials,” introduced Wang Jing, the person in charge of the home age-appropriate renovation construction in Dadukou District. To further improve the quality of the renovation, various smart devices were installed in the rooms. In Fu Chaoying’s bathroom, a smart anti-fall monitoring device was installed. Once an abnormality is detected, the system promptly contacts community grid workers and family members, achieving round-the-clock safety protection.
The renovation teams adhere to “one household, one policy.” When professional assessment teams conduct initial on-site surveys, they communicate with the elderly and community staff in a three-way discussion, inquiring in detail about the elderly person’s physical condition, living habits, and specific requests. During the construction process, they minimize disruption to the elderly’s normal life, for example, by staggering construction times, implementing noise and dust control measures, and ensuring material storage does not occupy public passages or the elderly’s living space.
The company responsible for the renovation of Shen Wucheng’s home was a local decoration company in Shangyu. The company’s person in charge, Li Qiankun, explained: “There is strong demand for urban renovations, but the growth rate of demand for rural renovations is also very fast.” In his view, urban renovations focus more on details and quality, such as whether the kitchen and bathroom have anti-slip flooring, and whether smart appliances and age-appropriate furniture are equipped; rural renovations prioritize cost-effectiveness first, placing greater emphasis on basic needs guarantees like building fully functional bathrooms.
Li Qiankun has developed a set of experience in age-appropriate renovations: “Generally speaking, kitchens and bathrooms are essential; they are used frequently and also prone to safety hazards. In age-appropriate renovation, safety is the top priority; solid and durable materials are the key.”
“We have been in the industry for over eight years. At the beginning of last year, we applied and were selected for the local ‘white list’ for age-appropriate renovations, and we are serving more and more families,” Li Qiankun said.
The thoughtful care provided by volunteers also enhances the happiness of the elderly living at home. Ganzhou District has formed a team of elderly care service volunteers, regularly carrying out smart elderly care teaching and door-to-door actions, tailoring service content based on the elderly’s age, physical condition, etc. “We are not afraid of trouble. If we can’t teach it in one go, we teach it twice, until the elderly can operate independently.” The volunteers teach the elderly to memorize service numbers and make orders by phone, hand by hand, and also demonstrate online operational procedures such as ordering services and checking orders, one-on-one.
“The volunteers helped me memorize the numbers bit by bit, and also taught me to order daily necessities online, solving a lot of worries,” Yang Fenglan said.
Multi-party coordination, weaving a dense home care safety net
The smooth progress of home age-appropriate renovations is inseparable from policy support and multi-party collaborative efforts.
“Dadukou District is an old industrial area, with many old neighborhoods and a high proportion of elderly residents,” introduced Zhang Gang, member of the Party Leadership Group of the Dadukou District Civil Affairs Bureau and director of the District Civil Affairs Service Center. As one of the first batch of national key contact cities (districts) for actively responding to population aging, the district has introduced a series of supporting policies and measures, forming a working pattern of “government guidance, market operation, community participation, and household voluntariness.”
To address difficult issues in the renovation process, Dadukou District prioritizes renovations for special hardship elderly people and waives some renovation costs. To date, the district has invested a total of 820,000 yuan, providing a renovation subsidy of 3,000 yuan per household for over 270 elderly households. At the same time, in conjunction with the Chongqing city “Renewal” subsidy policy for home age-appropriate renovation products, elderly people can enjoy a 30% subsidy when purchasing age-appropriate renovation products, with a per-person subsidy limit not exceeding 10,000 yuan, effectively reducing the economic burden on the elderly.
In Shangyu, livelihood subsidies also alleviate financial pressure, enabling more rural elderly to afford and carry out good renovations.
Chen Qiuyu, Section Chief of the Elderly Services Supervision Section of the Shangyu District Civil Affairs Bureau, introduced that after a series of procedures including contract filing, renovation result inspection, and acceptance, once the age-appropriate renovation is completed, the relevant subsidy funds are directly transferred to the individual’s bank account. “Generally, the subsidy is calculated at 30% of the purchase price of the items and materials, with a maximum subsidy of 3,000 yuan for a single product, and a total amount not exceeding 20,000 yuan.”
Taking Shen Wucheng’s home as an example, expenditure of approximately 32,000 yuan was eligible for the subsidy program. Less than a month after applying, the elderly man’s account received over 9,000 yuan in government subsidies. This tangible benefit made the elderly feel the care of the policy.
Focusing on the actual needs of the elderly, various localities have achieved multiple innovations in areas such as smart monitoring, convenient equipment, and platform services. A company involved in the age-appropriate renovations in Dadukou District researched and launched smart monitoring devices and accessibility renovation products suitable for old houses, effectively addressing issues such as insufficient home safety protection for the elderly. For example, a vital signs monitor can record the elderly person’s heart rate and breathing frequency in real time, with data synchronized to the smart elderly care platform and their children’s phones. The elderly care service platform in Ganzhou District is also being continuously improved. “We will continue to promote the functional upgrade of the smart elderly care service cloud platform, achieving ‘one-click booking’ and ‘one-stop’ services for elderly care, housekeeping, medical visits, etc.,” said Ma Zhenguo, director of the Ganzhou District Elderly Care Service Management Center.
Home age-appropriate renovations are a vivid practice of ensuring people’s livelihood based on the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (“十五五”规划纲要). With the continued deepening of policies and the continuous improvement of services, it is believed that more elderly people will be able to enjoy a quality and dignified old age in their familiar homes, realizing the beautiful vision of “providing for the elderly and enjoying their old age” (老有所养、老有所乐).
Return to TopBy: 邹 翔
Data flows replace the rising and falling cries of vendors, AI (artificial intelligence) tools generate digital-human product-promotion videos with one click, multilingual intelligent services are visible everywhere… At Yiwu’s sixth-generation market, the Global Digital Trade Center (全球数贸中心), visitors cannot help but marvel: how has this world-renowned commercial city, which grew from a roadside stall, been able to keep moving forward and continuously upgrading?
Breaking the shackles of space. Not relying on the sea, it created a blue ocean of industry; not bordering borders, it forged a new path of openness. With cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, the transaction volume of Yiwu’s sixth-generation market no longer depends on specific people and shops, achieving a leap from “physical stalls” to “digital ecology.”
Breaking the boundaries of concepts. From traditional itinerant merchants carrying shoulder poles and shaking rattles while walking through streets and alleys, to “sitting merchants” who stay in shops and wait for customers, to now — Yiwu merchants can do business with the world with just a mobile phone, becoming “cloud merchants.” “Cloud merchants” are no longer mere intermediaries; they are rapidly transforming into deep organizers of the production and supply chain.
The Yiwu that is “莫名其妙 (mò míng qí miào - “inexplicable, unfathomable”), 无中生有 (wú zhōng shēng yǒu - “create something from nothing”), 点石成金 (diǎn shí chéng jīn - “touch stone and turn it to gold,” to turn something ordinary into something precious)” — each leap is first a cognitive shift, a renewal of concepts, providing useful inspiration for other regions and other fields: break cognitive barriers, lead development changes with conceptual changes, in order to continuously ascend to new heights of development and open up new horizons for development.
Cognitive barriers are invisible and intangible, but they are like an invisible wall that can trap ideas and block paths.
For example, inertial thinking. Grabbing industries by blindly “spreading stalls and launching projects” will emphasize scale expansion over quality improvement; habituated to “waiting for documents and looking at conventions” in work will lack the enterprising spirit of “逢山开路、遇水架桥 (féng shān kāi lù, yù shuǐ jià qiáo - “cut a path when encountering a mountain, build a bridge when encountering a river,” to overcome all obstacles); treating security and development as opposites — if security is not safeguarded, development will be harmed… Times are changing, situations are changing; clinging to outdated experience will only drift further and further from the track of high-quality development.
Another example: in the past, some chemical enterprises along the Yangtze River did not want to transform or upgrade, ultimately because they separated and opposed ecological environmental protection and economic development. Precisely for this reason, to promote the green development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, “first we must solve the problem of ideological understanding.”
Cognitive “breakthrough” leads to development “cracking the problem” (破题). When the mindset changes, the world widens, and true growth is conceived here.
Hubei Chuyuan Group (湖北楚源集团) transformed from a “major polluter” to a “green benchmark,” stemming from the conceptual shift that traditional industries “cannot simply be regarded as ‘low-end industries’”; Qingyang, Gansu (甘肃庆阳) transformed from a traditional energy base to a digital computing industry highland, beginning with the conceptual reshaping that resource advantages can be converted into digital advantages; the Hainan Free Trade Port (海南自贸港) is increasingly becoming an important gateway leading China’s opening up in the new era, rooted in a profound grasp of “steadily expanding institutional opening up, further improving the level of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.”
Today’s China — development is moving from the follower and catch-up type to the leading and innovative type. There are no ready-made answers to follow, no established paths to take. Only by breaking through thinking limitations and viewing oneself and the present from a higher dimension and a longer cycle can new development ideas be generated and new development paths be found.
Knowledge is the beginning of action; action is the completion of knowledge. After recognizing change, the key is how to respond to change. Nurturing both the courage to “dare to break and dare to establish” and enhancing the ability to “skillfully break and skillfully establish,” cognitive breakthrough will not degenerate into 坐而论道 (zuò ér lùn dào - “sit and talk about the Way,” to engage in empty discussion), but will be a practice process of 知行合一 (zhī xíng hé yī - “unity of knowledge and action”).
Huawei published the “Tau (τ) Law,” using “time scaling” to replace traditional “geometric scaling,” aiming to break through the physical limits of Moore’s Law; Guyuan, Ningxia (宁夏固原) turned disadvantages into advantages, transformed burdens into wealth, painting a new picture of enriching the people through the cold-weather vegetable industry… Combining cognitive breakthrough with action breakthrough, adapting measures to local conditions, advancing with the times, and innovating according to the situation, we can open up new growth points for development and continuously shape new momentum and new advantages for development.
The journey of development is endless; cognitive breakthrough is likewise endless. The key lies in daring to be the first, in daring to be the first under heaven — 敢为人先、敢为天下先 (gǎn wéi rén xiān, gǎn wéi tiān xià xiān - “dare to be first among people, dare to be first under heaven”).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨文明
In Yanjin County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province, the night falls hot and humid, and the chirping of insects outside the factory buildings comes in waves. Just after 11 p.m., Peng Wei (彭韦), a staff member of the office of the Zhonghe Town Bamboo Industrial Park and a Party member of the Zhongba Resettlement Site Party branch, had barely lain down when his phone rang. Liu Shilin, the person in charge of Yunnan Baichuan Legend Food Technology Co., Ltd., spoke urgently: "Xiao Peng, the water pressure for the factory's production water is abnormal, and the production line may stop at any time. Can you come and take a look?"
Peng Wei called on another Party member from the park office, Fu Zefang (付泽方). Flashlights in hand, they followed the water supply pipeline leading from the factory area to the water plant to investigate. The mountain paths were difficult to walk, and the flashlight beams swayed back and forth in the night. The two men bent over, listening to the sound of water and feeling the pipes section by section. Past 1 a.m., they finally found the problem: the pipeline gate valve from the water plant to the factory was broken. Peng Wei immediately contacted maintenance personnel to replace it, and soon the water pressure returned to normal.
In March 2025, Peng Wei was transferred to the Zhonghe Town Bamboo Industrial Park office. As a long-time Party member and a local, he has seen with his own eyes how the villagers have fared over the years — most of the young people go out to work in cities, leaving the elderly and children at home, seeing each other only a few times a year. "Our good service to the enterprises' development is how we help the masses secure the rice bowl at their doorstep," Peng Wei said.
1.02 million mu of bamboo forests blanket Yanjin County. The bamboo shoots are of good quality and never lack buyers, but before 2023, the county did not have a single above-scale bamboo shoot processing enterprise. When the villagers harvested shoots, they could not sell them at a good price. In the second half of 2023, the Shanghai-Yunnan Cooperation Mechanism (沪滇协作机制) acted as a bridge, and Shanghai Baichuan Legend Food Co., Ltd. came to Zhonghe Town to investigate and took a liking to the bamboo shoot resources here. The county set up a special task force, and Peng Wei along with two other Party members were assigned to the park to focus on services — factory renovation, equipment installation, water and electricity connection, and handling of procedures — following up throughout the entire process.
The factory was built, and Peng Wei breathed a sigh of relief. "At the time, I thought that once the enterprise came in, the industry would be driven forward," he said. "I didn't expect that hiring workers would run into trouble." The production line operates 24 hours a day and urgently needed workers. Most of the able-bodied young adults in Zhonghe Town were out working as migrant laborers, and those who stayed at home were mostly women caring for the elderly and children. Some felt the wages were too low, others worried they wouldn't last long. The factory was right at the doorstep, but people could not be recruited.
Peng Wei and the Party-member colleagues from the park office split up to contact the Party branches of the surrounding villages, visiting each household to understand the situation and doing persuasion work one family at a time. In March of this year, Peng Wei learned that Zhang Wanjiong, a villager from Zhaoxi Village in Zhonghe Town, was idle at home. His family of five included two elderly members who were ill, creating considerable financial pressure. Peng Wei and another Party member from the park office, Huang Min (黄敏), went to his home to do persuasion work: "There's a factory right at your doorstep, the income is decent, and you can take care of your family — why not give it a try?" Zhang Wanjiong went for an interview at an enterprise in the park and started work. Now his job is very stable.
More than 100 people in Zhonghe Town, like Zhang Wanjiong, have been mobilized to work in the factories.
With the people came new problems one after another. Not long ago, Yang Zaimin, a villager working at Baichuan Legend, found Peng Wei and complained that her wages were incorrect, while the enterprise said there was no problem. Peng Wei went to the enterprise and pulled out the attendance and wage ledgers, discovering that the enterprise paid wages based on days worked, and not a single cent was short — it was just that Yang Zaimin had taken a lot of leave recently, so she lost her full-attendance bonus. After looking at the ledger, Yang Zaimin fell silent. Peng Wei didn't say much more; they were from the same village and knew each other well — for weddings and funerals, she would take a whole week off. People just entering the factory hadn't yet learned to calculate the accounts clearly. But with the ledger laid out and the reasoning explained, Yang Zaimin felt confident. She stopped taking frequent leave, and her income stabilized.
However, Peng Wei found that many people still found the enterprise management too strict and quit after working only two days. He went door-to-door to visit them and discovered that the root of the problem lay in their mindset — "When it comes down to it, they need time to adapt."
During the visits, the most prominent contradiction for the left-behind women was between "taking care of the family" and "earning money" — children needed to be picked up from school, meals needed to be cooked, elderly needed to be cared for — there were too many tasks to manage. After the several Party-member cadres of the park office reported this to the Zhonghe Town government and the relevant enterprises, they urged the enterprises to set up " mom-friendly dedicated positions (宝妈专岗)": starting work at 8:30 a.m., leaving work at 5 p.m., with weekends off. Once the dedicated positions were established, left-behind women from the surrounding areas signed up one after another. Some workers lived far away and had to commute back and forth every day. Wang Wei (王伟), who was sent from Shanghai to Yanjin to serve as a member of the standing committee of the county party committee and deputy county magistrate, said: "The enterprises lack dormitories and canteens. We use Shanghai-Yunnan Cooperation funds for supporting construction, with the property rights belonging to the village collectives, the enterprises leasing and using them, and the rent flowing back to the villages." After the dormitories and canteens were built, the workers settled down in peace.
Today, the Zhonghe Town Bamboo Industrial Park employs more than 600 workers year-round, with monthly wages ranging from 3,000 yuan to 8,000 yuan. Since the Baichuan Legend enterprise was established, the county's purchase price for fresh bamboo shoots has risen from about 5.5 yuan per jin in the past to about 7.5 yuan per jin. In 2025, the comprehensive output value of Yanjin County's bamboo industry broke through 1.15 billion yuan. The several Party members of the park office stay in their office at the resettlement site next to the park every day, ready to provide services at any time. Peng Wei said: "The better the enterprises develop, the more secure the villagers' rice bowls will be!"
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Two sets of data, one increase and one decrease, reflect the change in Liaoning's development philosophy and performance evaluation orientation:
12.3% — In the first five months of this year, the total industrial output value above designated size of the economic development zones across Liaoning Province increased by 3.4% year-on-year, foreign trade imports and exports increased by 10.9% year-on-year, and actual utilized foreign capital increased by 12.3% year-on-year, with growth rates all significantly higher than the provincial average;
50% — The number of provincial-level economic development zones in the province has been reduced from 92 to 43, a reduction of over 50%.
Ideological "turn," facing deep-seated problems in development
On the wall of the meeting room of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce (辽宁省商务厅) hung a distribution map of the province's development zones. The previously dense thumbtack marks had now become sparse and clear. "This is not a simple 'removal of the signboard,' but a change in concept from pursuing 'whether it exists' to pursuing 'whether it is strong,'" said Pan Shuang (潘爽), Director of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce.
But at the beginning of the reform, many localities had many concerns, worrying that "streamlining would affect the development scale" and "institutional adjustments would touch personal interests."
"A locality's development must have a certain speed, but it must also pay more attention to quality and efficiency, among which adapting measures to local conditions and highlighting characteristics are key" "If one cannot see or is even unwilling to admit new changes, new situations, and new problems, and still thinks about the past extensive high-speed development, accustomed to expanding scale and launching projects, then one will not keep up with the situation"… General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions provided the fundamental guidance for the streamlining and consolidation reform of Liaoning's development zones.
The study and education on establishing and practicing a correct view of performance also led many cadres to a change in thinking: "True performance is not about keeping one's stall and preserving one's official hat, but about solving difficult problems and promoting development."
Ideological "turn," facing deep-seated problems in development —
Over-dense distribution, unclear boundaries. The 92 provincial-level economic development zones were almost "one per county"; some development zones had large overlapping planning areas with their respective administrative districts.
Industrial homogenization, involution competition. "Previously, in some development zones in the city, leading industries such as specialized equipment manufacturing and metallurgical processing overlapped with each other, not only failing to achieve differentiated development but falling into internal competition, wasting investment attraction resources," introduced Liu Wanpeng (刘万鹏), Vice Mayor of Liaoyang City.
Functional misplacement, rigid mechanisms. Some development zones needed to undertake social affairs, deviating from their main responsibility and main business of "grasping the economy, promoting opening up, and attracting projects." "Not only do we need to attract investment, sometimes we even have to coordinate elementary school enrollment," a grassroots cadre frankly admitted.
"Development zones are not 'performance bonsai' (政绩盆景); they must return to their economic function area status." Facing the accumulated ills, the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee and Provincial Government launched a reform to streamline and consolidate development zones, clearly deciding to resolutely consolidate or abolish provincial-level economic development zones with poor growth prospects, fiscal deficits, unreasonable planning layouts, or consistently low rankings. In May last year, Liaoning Province issued the "Opinions on Deepening the Reform of the Systems and Mechanisms of Economic Development Zones" (关于深化经济开发区体制机制改革的意见); in September, the "Series of Work Guidelines for the Reform of the Systems and Mechanisms of Provincial Economic Development Zones" (全省经济开发区体制机制改革系列工作指南) were placed on the desks of cadres at all levels.
"We do not only look at the temporary ranking of development zones, but conduct a comprehensive analysis of industrial structure, economic contribution, land use, management system, etc.," said Liu Wanpeng. Liaoyang City voluntarily abolished 3 provincial-level economic development zones. The retained Dengta Economic Development Zone (灯塔经济开发区), although temporarily ranked lower in the province, has distinctive industrial characteristics, superior geographical location, and considerable development potential.
In Fushun, 3 of the original 4 provincial-level economic development zones were abolished. "Considering that some development zones had scattered land parcels, making it difficult to form scale effects, and some lacked leading industries, existing in name only, we put limited resources on the blade edge and retained only one," introduced Wu Jie (吴杰), member of the Standing Committee of the Fushun Municipal Party Committee and Vice Mayor. The retained Shuncheng Economic Development Zone (顺城经济开发区) has over 2,000 mu of contiguous land resources, has reserved a number of projects in new materials, biomedicine, etc., and has greater development potential.
Precise policy implementation, work effectiveness reflects the temperature of reform
During the consolidation and abolition of development zones, Liaoning adhered to a problem-oriented approach, "one zone, one policy; one locality, one plan" (一区一策、一地一案), using refined plans to resolve complex contradictions.
Personnel placement was the greatest difficulty.
"Strengthen overall coordination and deployment, give priority to transferring business cadres skilled in economics and management to frontline positions such as county (district) industry investment promotion and project services, to fully utilize their talents," said Liu Wanpeng.
In this round of reform, Liaoning Tai'an Economic Development Zone (辽宁台安经济开发区) and Liaoning Tai'an High-Tech Agricultural Industry Development Zone (辽宁台安高新农业产业开发区), both under the management of Tai'an County, Anshan City, were merged into one. After integration, internal institutions were streamlined by 41.7%, and actual staffing was reduced by 39.5%.
Chen Bing (程冰), aged 58, was an assistant director of Tai'an Economic Development Zone before the reform. Not long ago, he successfully applied for a job in the newly established Administrative Approval and Project Service Bureau of the development zone after reform. "In the past, approval, planning, and project services were followed up by different departments at different stages, and services were prone to gaps. Now, 'multi-department relay' has become 'one-stop closed-loop service', greatly improving work efficiency."
"The hardest part of reform is people; the most solid performance is in the hearts of the people," said Wang Hailong (王海龙), Secretary of the Tai'an County Party Committee. "We adopted methods such as public competition and recruitment for a batch, heart-to-heart talks and diversion for a batch, and organizational overall planning and placement for a batch to scientifically carry out personnel diversion, without conducting cliff-style streamlining or campaign-style removal, injecting soft care into rigid reform."
Development zones abolished, what about the enterprises inside the parks? How to handle asset debts? Various localities in Liaoning made sufficient plans to ensure no interruption or lowering of service standards.
"The people we deal with haven't changed, and the business hasn't been affected at all," said Zhang Xiaojian (张笑剑), General Manager of Liaoning Xinrui Environmental Protection Industrial Co., Ltd. (辽宁新瑞环保实业有限公司), which is building a factory in Fushun. The local government smoothly transferred the original development zone's relevant functions to the territorial functional departments, ensuring seamless connection of enterprise services.
In Tai'an County, due to the consolidation of development zones, some enterprises needed to change the address information on their business licenses and packaging materials. The local government clearly gave a transition period, allowing enterprises to use the original address for half a year in order to consume packaging materials and minimize enterprise operating costs as much as possible.
"While continuing to do a good job in enterprise and project service guarantees, we comprehensively carry out asset verification and liquidate, and revitalize stock assets," introduced Wu Jie. "The development zones vacated a total of 6,200 square meters of office space. Those in remote locations were exchanged for office space of municipal directly affiliated organs; those near the city center were used to attract headquarters economy and e-commerce enterprises; those near universities will be built into entrepreneurial communities."
Grasp firmly and work earnestly, strengthen the main responsibility and main business of economic development
The key to this round of reform is to promote the return of development zones to their economic function area status.
"On the one hand, strip off social affairs management functions to develop with a light load; on the other hand, orderly undertake municipal-level economic management authority, focusing the main responsibility and main business more on economic development, investment attraction, and enterprise-related services," introduced Liu Dianhui (刘殿辉), Deputy Director of the Liaoning Provincial Department of Commerce.
After the reform, Liaoning's 54 economic development zones at or above the provincial level (including 11 national-level and 43 provincial-level) fully stripped off social management functions, internal institutions were streamlined by 13.3%, and the proportion of investment attraction and service institutions increased to 83.1%.
At Liaoning Dandong Donggang Economic Development Zone (辽宁丹东东港经济开发区) on the coast of the Yellow Sea, in the intelligent cold storage of Dandong Ande Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (丹东安德生物科技有限公司), robots automatically retrieve goods, and the clam is about to go to sea by boat. "In the past, product samples had to be sent outside the city to obtain test reports, and time constraints affected the shipping schedule; now, product testing can be completed at the newly built marine biotechnology research and development base in the development zone," said Zhang Yisheng (张以圣), Chairman of Ande Biotechnology.
Liaoning Dengta Economic Development Zone has focused on metal materials and fine chemical industries through reform, and the output value of leading enterprises is expected to increase by more than 50% this year; Fushun Shuncheng Economic Development Zone has signed 5 projects of over 100 million yuan in biomedicine, new materials and other fields in the first five months of this year, with a total investment of 3.5 billion yuan; Dalian Pulandian Economic Development Zone (大连普兰店经济开发区), after stripping off social affairs, has landed 5 new projects in the first half of this year, with a planned total investment of 1.8 billion yuan…
"This 'subtraction' is essentially an 'addition' in terms of modernization of governance capacity," said the main responsible comrade of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee. "Keeping in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's entrustment, Liaoning, guided by a correct view of performance, grasps firmly and works earnestly, seeks practical results, and strives to create a new situation in economic and social development."
(Reporters Liu Chengyou (刘成友), Zhu Junjie (朱俊杰), Hao Yingcan (郝迎灿), Chang Biluo (常碧罗), He Yong (何勇))
Hubei Province’s Huangshi City continuously releases nighttime consumption potential, renovating decommissioned old docks to create a riverside cultural leisure experience cluster area with industrial-style characteristics, promoting the accelerated landing of new cultural tourism models and new scenarios.
In the photo, on July 18, at the Huangshi Port Foreign Trade Dock Riverside Cultural Park, citizens and tourists view night scenery, savor gourmet food, and browse the market. Photo by Zhou Wei.
Return to TopKnowing one's responsibilities and fulfilling them is both an official's duty and the locus of their value. General Secretary Xi Jinping has emphasized: "Leading cadres at all levels must dedicate themselves to the Party, work tirelessly day and night for the public, fulfill their duties and exhaust their responsibilities for the Party and the people with a sense of responsibility that always keeps them unable to set aside concerns and with the vigor and spirit of actively shouldering responsibility and making achievements." For this installment of "Everyone Discusses," we have selected three contributed articles, to reflect together with all our readers on how to better hone the capacity to shoulder responsibility.
— Editor
A good reputation is "polished" into being
Zereye Tursuntohti (热则耶·吐逊托合提) of Hotan City, Xinjiang (新疆和田市)
Having done community work for a long time, I often think: for grassroots officials, what are achievements in governance? Two things gave me the answer. One is about trust: every time Aunt Nurigul sees me, she holds my hand and says, "If you come often, I feel at ease in my heart." The other is about gratitude: once, after mediating a neighborhood dispute, a man of few words silently handed me a cup of hot tea. This made me understand that achievements in governance are not found in piles of paperwork, but in the hearts of the masses.
A good reputation is "polished" into being. Community work confronts the daily life of the masses. When an elderly person living alone has difficulty buying groceries, you lend a hand; when there is a minor friction between neighbors, you go to mediate... These matters may be trivial, but I feel that being able to properly handle the "small matters" of the masses, resolve their worries, and make them willing to come to you and trust you—this is the best "trophy."
"Polishing" requires patient, down-to-earth effort, but it also requires some small ingenuity. Our community has a large floating population and many elderly people living alone. In serving the masses, we have explored some "indigenous methods." For example, we organized a "Warm-Heart Service Team" (暖心服务队) to regularly visit the elderly to measure blood pressure and purchase items on their behalf; when neighborhood disputes arise, we invite the parties to the "Little Alley Deliberation Hall" (小巷议事厅), brew a pot of tea, sit down, and talk it through slowly.
What is "polished" into being is trust, and also the value of grassroots officials. Walking through the streets and alleys day after day—it would be false to say it is not tiring. But whenever I see the smiling faces of the masses after a problem is resolved, or hear a warm greeting while walking on the road, that fatigue largely dissipates. Is not our value precisely to transmit the Party's warmth to every household?
With pragmatic actions, strive to become the masses' reliable, trustworthy, and caring "own person"—then achievements in governance are written in the drip-by-drip struggle.
Which pot is not boiling, burn that pot
Duan Weili of Zhengzhou, Henan
When conducting research at the grassroots, I heard a grassroots official share his work experience, and it was quite enlightening: "When doing work, you cannot just pick the easy tasks. You must learn to 'burn the pot that is not boiling.'"
In reality, these "non-boiling pots" are sometimes issues left over from history, spanning a long time and involving many factors; sometimes they are institutional or mechanistic obstacles and blockages, crossing departments and levels, making them difficult to resolve; sometimes they are latent risks and contradictions, prone to cross-domain transmission, forming compound risks. Problems and difficulties are not frightening; what is frightening is the lack of courage to gnaw on hard bones. Turning a blind eye will only allow problems to fester. Taking the initiative to burn the "non-boiling pots," exerting great effort to tackle long-unresolved difficulties and weak links that affect the overall situation—this demonstrates true capability and solid responsibility.
Burning the pot that is not boiling tests the courage to tackle tough problems, and also tests the ability to solve them. What matters lies in 有的放矢 (yǒu dì fàng shǐ - "shoot the arrow at the target," act with clear purpose): one should go deep into the front line to conduct research, listen more to the opinions of the grassroots and the masses, clarify the crux of the problem and the context, and 对症下药 (duì zhèng xià yào - "prescribe medicine according to the disease," tailor solutions to specific problems). What matters lies in "sustained effort": it is advisable to establish problem lists and responsibility lists, follow through until completion, conduct regular follow-up inspections, and resolutely prevent "solving one problem while leaving ten regrets." What matters lies in "coordination": sound mechanisms for coordinated tackling of tough problems should be established and improved, breaking down departmental barriers and removing coordination bottlenecks, avoiding problems of passing the buck and inadequate handoffs.
Boil the water one pot at a time, handle affairs one by one; work will surely advance, and the cause will surely succeed.
Both hasty work and slow work must seek quality
Shi Jingyi of Yongkang, Zhejiang (浙江永康市)
Not long ago, I returned to my hometown and saw a neighbor renovating his courtyard wall. While chatting idly, I heard an old master say to his apprentice as he worked: "When laying a wall, you need to meet the schedule, but you cannot be sloppy. You need to lay it steadily, and also lay it quickly. In a word, hasty work produces fine work." What he said was about laying walls, but it also offers insight for doing people's livelihood work well.
People often say that slow work produces fine work. To do practical things well, one needs to put in 绣花功夫 (xiù huā gōng fu - "embroidery-level effort," meticulous attention to detail), but one must also pay attention to work efficiency. For example, when an old elevator malfunctions, can it be fixed in the first instance; when the road surface is potholed, can it be repaired as soon as possible; when a streetlight is out, can it be serviced in a timely manner... These matters are closely related to the lives of the masses and conditions for their resolution are already in place; one cannot be slow and dragging, but should handle them quickly. For those livelihood matters that do not yet have the conditions for resolution, one needs to maintain sufficient patience, anchor the goal, and advance step by step—滴水穿石 (dī shuǐ chuān shí - "dripping water pierces stone," persistent effort over time achieves results), 久久为功 (jiǔ jiǔ wéi gōng - "persistent long-term effort achieves success").
Whether it is hasty work or slow work, both should demand quality. 九层之台，起于累土 (jiǔ céng zhī tái, qǐ yú lěi tǔ - "a nine-story platform rises from a pile of earth," great achievements begin from humble foundations). For Party members and cadres, every single matter by the side of the masses is that "brick" which cannot be treated carelessly. Place each "brick" level, align it, and lay it well—pursue both efficiency and ensure quality—only then can the masses feel satisfied.
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When talent, capital, data, and technology can flow efficiently within a region, innovation is no longer an isolated island, but will connect into patches and form momentum, creating a good ecology of collaborative coexistence.
A robotics startup team brings blueprints to Shenzhen, Guangdong. What kind of "adventure" can they encounter? Find a complete supply chain in 1 hour, produce a design plan in 1 day, and see a sample in 3 days. Walking into the Shenzhen Baoan Global Robot Development Selection and Type Selection Service Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Selection Center"), the answer becomes more concrete. Servo motors, reducers, sensors, joint modules... In a huge robot disassembly diagram, dozens of core components are disassembled and labeled one by one, and within a 5-kilometer radius suppliers are available. This disassembly diagram shows the physical structure of a robot, and reflects a region's unique understanding of innovation. The Selection Center spreads the entire industrial chain of robot core components and core materials that have already been gathered in the vicinity into a network, helping to transform 天马行空 (tiān mǎ xíng kōng - "heavenly horse galloping through the sky," unrestrained and fanciful creativity) into products and push them onto production lines. When the innovation chain and the industrial chain are deeply coupled, and links such as R&D, pilot testing, transformation, and going global are all opened up, the myriad vitality contained in new quality productive forces will burst forth.
The current difficulties in the development of the robot industry lie both in conceptual design and in breakthrough of key technologies, and even more in the continuous process from prototype to engineering and then to scaling. How to effectively integrate technological innovation and industrial innovation is a necessary question to answer for developing towards the new. Baoan's Selection Center provides a path worth learning from — it does not simply "set the stage" for innovation, but systematically removes obstacles from creativity to product, from laboratory to production line, promoting the smooth transformation of innovation achievements.
The innovation capacity of an industry benefits from the synergy of the region. In the top 100 innovation clusters of the "Global Innovation Index Report 2025" published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, the "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster topped the world for the first time. The dynamic Greater Bay Area has never lacked innovation resources: Hong Kong has international basic research advantages, Shenzhen has strong industrial transformation capabilities, Guangzhou has abundant university research strength, Dongguan and Foshan have deep manufacturing foundations, and so on. To continuously activate the vitality of regional innovation resources, the key lies in maximizing the advantages of innovation factors.
Resources are scattered, there are barriers to cross-border flows, and institutional mechanisms are not yet smooth, often making it difficult to realize innovation advantages. The Shenzhen Tsinghua University Research Institute (深圳清华大学研究院) broke down the high wall between research institutions and the market, incubating over 3,000 enterprises and cultivating more than 30 listed companies, undertaking the construction of national strategic platforms such as the International Headquarters of the National Technology Innovation Center of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and building national strategic scientific and technological strength — all relying on using institutional innovation to loosen constraints on technological innovation; the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone (河套深港科技创新合作区), within 3.89 square kilometers, gathers a large number of Shenzhen-Hong Kong cross-border cooperation platforms, promoting the cross-border flow of personnel, logistics, capital flow, and information flow. Practice has proven: When talent, capital, data, and technology can flow efficiently within a region, innovation is no longer an isolated island, but will connect into patches and form momentum, creating a good ecology of collaborative coexistence.
Promoting the integration of industry and innovation and breaking through in development tests the courage to break fixed thinking patterns. Baoan's Selection Center has a working mechanism, which is to directly invite technical personnel to be stationed, ready for connection and in-depth service at any time. This means that service supply has shifted from "government ordering the dishes" to "market ordering the dishes," from "whatever is available is given" to "whatever is needed is given." The service logic centered on enterprise needs is a breakthrough in traditional administrative management thinking. For the Greater Bay Area to build an international science and technology innovation center, what is needed is precisely the reform determination and wisdom that dare to break departmental barriers, dare to break through rules and regulations, and dare to pave the way for innovation.
The pain points of the supply chain are quickly resolved, the choke points of transformation platforms are becoming fewer, the blockage points of factor flows are cleared by institutional innovation, and the difficult points of enterprise needs are solved by proactive service... The more innovation develops, the more attention must be paid to systemic synergy. Sweep away the pain points, choke points, blockage points, and difficult points that hinder high-level technological self-reliance and self-strengthening, continuously smooth the path of innovation transformation, and the collaborative innovation capacity of regional development will be continuously transformed into the capacity for development towards the new.
(The author is a reporter from the Guangdong branch of this newspaper.)
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【Character】 Qinghai-Tibet Camel Team (青藏驼队)
【Story】 In the Qinghai Wulan Mohe Qinghai-Tibet Camel Team Exhibition Hall, a five-star red flag stitched together from red silk hangs quietly in the center of the exhibition hall — it was once held against the chest of a camel driver, crossing the Tanggula Pass in a blizzard at minus 30 degrees Celsius. In the 1950s, the Qinghai-Tibet Camel Team entered Tibet from the northwest by traveling entirely on foot. Over several years, they entered Tibet three times, deployed tens of thousands of camels, and involved more than 3,000 person-trips of camel drivers, successfully completing the tasks of material transport and on-the-ground route reconnaissance. The travel routes explored by the camel team provided important reference for the subsequent construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway.
【Commentary】
People are well acquainted with the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, yet few know that its prototype was "trampled out" hoof-print by hoof-print by the Qinghai-Tibet Camel Team. "The forbidden zone of life was traversed at their feet, turning into a glorious journey. The drifting clouds and camel bells of Tanggula sing out, turning into immortal feats…" A song titled Camel Bells Ring Across the Pasture (驼铃唱响的牧场) records those 峥嵘岁月 (zhēng róng suì yuè - "extraordinary years," eventful times).
The mountains are high but the slopes are gentle; the rivers are many but the water is shallow. Though treacherous, a highway could still be built. Based on the information gained from route reconnaissance, the road-building contingent determined the route: starting from Xining via Golmud, crossing the Kunlun Mountains and the Tanggula Mountains, all the way to Lhasa.
At that time, the road-building contingent faced challenges such as material shortages, technical deficiencies, and an extremely harsh natural environment. They fought against blizzards, clearing roads through snow more than one foot thick; lacking equipment, they relied on horse-drawn carts for surveying and measurement, and on简陋 tools such as iron picks and steel drills for construction… Overcoming unimaginable difficulties, the road-building contingent spent 7 months and 4 days building the road to Lhasa, turning a natural chasm into a thoroughfare and putting an end to the millennia-old history of relying solely on mules, horses, and yaks to travel between Tibet and the interior.
Today, the modern transportation network on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is continuously improving, and the sound of camel bells is gradually fading away. A question arises in the mind: Today, why do we still need this kind of spirit?
Looking at the international arena, the "cold currents" of technological blockade, decoupling, and supply-chain disruption are no less biting than the icy waters of the Tongtian River (通天河) back then; looking at the domestic situation, the deep-water zone of reform and the painful period of transformation — every step forward is difficult. Comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization is an unprecedented journey — there is no ready-made map, ahead there is a "Tongtian River" to cross, and a "Tanggula Mountains" to surmount. The struggle spirit of the Qinghai-Tibet Camel Team still possesses contemporary value.
Back then, facing the assertion that "roads cannot be built in the northwest," General Mu Shengzhong (慕生忠), the overall commander of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway construction, used a rubber-wheeled cart to explore a feasible route. When he led his team through 千辛万苦 (qiān xīn wàn kǔ - "thousand hardships, ten thousand toils," innumerable hardships) and arrived at Golmud in Qinghai, what lay before them was only desolation. At that time, Golmud was not a real city; it was merely a geographical concept. Facing the question "Where is Golmud?", Mu Shengzhong declared, his words 掷地有声 (zhì dì yǒu shēng - "dropped to the ground and resounded," spoken with weight and conviction): "Golmud is right under our feet! Wherever we pitch our tents, that place is Golmud!" Today's Golmud, with its rows of high-rise buildings, complete infrastructure, and thriving modern industries, has become a brilliant pearl on the plateau.
Today, to break through "bottlenecks" and open up new tracks, the ambition "to vie with heaven in proving who is higher," the courage to gnaw on hard bones, and the responsibility of hard work and solid effort are all indispensable. China's lunar exploration program completed its "three-step" plan successfully, the new energy vehicle industry overtook rivals on the curve, the domestically produced large aircraft chased its dream across the skies, and the humanoid robot industry is growing rapidly… Which of these did not start from nothing and blaze a new trail? By carrying forward the spirit of struggle, strengthening the conviction of certain victory, 百折不挠 (bǎi zhé bù náo - "a hundred setbacks but never yield," indomitable) and 持之以恒 (chí zhī yǐ héng - "to persist in it with constancy," to persevere steadfastly) in pushing forward, we will surely be able to open up new horizons for our cause.
Standing at the new starting point of the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan (十五五), the camel bells have faded away, but that red flag remains. It reminds us: No matter how far or how dangerous the road ahead, taking one step after another, we will eventually reach the day we crest the mountain pass. This is what a camel team told us over 70 years ago, and it is also what we should bear in mind as we embark on the new journey.
Return to TopIn the first half of this year, China's automobile exports reached 5.096 million vehicles, marking the first time that half-year exports exceeded 5 million vehicles. Among them, new energy vehicle exports reached 2.355 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 1.2 times, becoming the core engine driving the growth of automobile exports. The rapid growth of exports is a concentrated manifestation of the transformation and upgrading of China's automobile industry and the enhancement of its international competitiveness.
This is precisely:
The whistle of ships sounds repeatedly, crossing the vast ocean,
Fully loaded with new cars, heading on distant voyages.
As scale climbs higher, skill and technique are seen;
With craftsmanship poured, quality naturally shines.
Xu Zhiwen (徐之文)
Return to TopBy: 张晓丽
In the first four months of this year, national enterprises exported modular buildings worth 1.68 billion yuan through Shenzhen port, a year-on-year increase of 19.6%. Complete apartments, hotels, and hospitals, transformed into "giant courier packages," are sold to more than 150 countries and regions. Over the past decade, China's prefabricated building export value has increased from 1.472 billion USD to 4.339 billion USD. When "building houses like stacking blocks" becomes a new highlight of Chinese construction going overseas, the industrial leap behind the numbers becomes increasingly clear: shifting from selling products to providing standards.
This is not a simple export of goods, but a paradigm revolution of construction models. In the past, Chinese construction "going global" relied on people—hundreds of thousands of Chinese workers traveled overseas, sweating profusely. Today, inside the three-dimensional factories that build modular buildings, there are no scaffolding, no dust; on the assembly line, ceilings, water and electricity pipelines, and bathroom waterproof layers are "processed in parallel"; when transported to the site, they are assembled like stacking blocks, shortening the construction period by over 60%. These are not "movable plank houses" but industrial products controlled with millimeter-level precision, a vivid manifestation of the transformation and upgrading of Chinese construction.
This is the new branch that new quality productive forces have grown in traditional tracks. The construction industry has long been regarded as a labor-intensive industry, but over 90% of the processes of modular buildings are completed in the factory, from design and R&D, intelligent production, to ocean logistics and overseas installation, with full-chain coordination. The confidence of Chinese enterprises lies in the advantage of the full-chain industrial cluster: any component can be efficiently assembled within a short distance, any link can get rapid response and adjustment. It is this systemic integration capability that enables Chinese enterprises not only to build good houses, but also to form a complete set of efficient delivery systems.
From benchmarking against international standards to providing standards, Chinese construction is gaining more say. The international standard for assembled buildings—digital product passport application in the construction industry—submitted by China has been approved for project initiation at the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). This is the first international standard for digital product passports in the global construction industry. When Chinese construction enterprises are no longer just going overseas to build houses, but participate in formulating the rules of "how to build and what to build," their weight is entirely different.
A market research institution predicts that by 2030, the global modular building market size will exceed 142.8 billion USD. When Chinese construction uses hard power to "package" houses and sell them globally, what the world sees is not only the competitiveness of Chinese products, but also the infinite possibilities that a traditional industry can radiate.
(Excerpted from Liaoning Daily, originally titled "'Prefabricated Houses' Explode in Global Orders, the Competition is About 'Systems'")
Return to TopBy: 彭 飞
In recent years, some hot phenomena, when viewed together, prompt deep thought.
Household vehicles are steadily growing larger, with vehicle widths frequently exceeding two meters, yet most parking spaces still follow design standards from years ago, highlighting the contradiction of "big cars, small spaces." AI (artificial intelligence) agents are being rapidly deployed, capable of autonomously accessing and using data and completing tasks independently, but issues such as information security, privacy protection, and the boundaries of rights and responsibilities emerge alongside them. The scale of the pre-made food industry is expanding, and the public is paying more attention to questions regarding its concept definition, safety level, and so on.
Today's China sees an 层出不穷 (céng chū bù qióng - "emerge one after another without end," to occur frequently) of new technologies, new products, and new business forms, demonstrating developmental vitality. This also places higher demands on the supporting standards and norms. How can governance effectiveness better stimulate the benefits of innovation? This is a practical issue in advancing high-quality development.
Only by enhancing foresight can we both hold the bottom line and broaden the space.
As the new energy vehicle industry develops rapidly, China is about to face the large-scale decommissioning of power batteries. Relevant national authorities had already anticipated this and proactively formulated a series of national standards to guide and drive the recycling and reuse of power batteries, encouraging enterprises to adopt product designs that are standardized and universal, resource-saving, easy to disassemble, and easy to recycle and reuse, thus promoting green, low-carbon, and sustainable development across the sector.
To improve systems and norms, we must both solve old problems and increase foresight on new ones. From providing policy support for the digital economy, future industries, and so on, to proactively setting standards in subfields such as intelligent driving… Only by 登高望远 (dēng gāo wàng yuǎn - "ascend a height and look into the distance," to have foresight) and playing the first-mover move well can we both effectively respond to risks and provide direction and sufficient room for innovative development.
Only by increasing precision can we both "manage well" and "liberate vitality."
Smart diagnosis, smart shopping guides, household service robots… AI anthropomorphic interactive services are constantly emerging. How should they be regulated and managed? The relevant measures issued not long ago adopt a regulatory philosophy of tolerance and prudence, classification and tiered management. They both draw red lines, strictly prohibiting content that endangers national security and social stability, and also reserve space, encouraging exploration in livelihood fields such as culture and elderly care. Such fine-grained operation both meets safety requirements and does not suppress innovation.
China has a vast territory, and conditions vary across different industries. This inevitably requires targeted policy implementation. Top-level design sets bottom lines and boundaries, while detailed standards need to distinguish circumstances and align with reality. Adhering to 因地制宜 (yīn dì zhì yí - "adjust measures to local conditions," to act according to circumstances) and avoiding a "one-size-fits-all" approach — only then can both institutional rigidity and flexibility be balanced, enhancing resilience for development.
Emphasizing being "small, fast, and flexible" can better keep pace with the rhythm of the times and the steps of innovation.
The regulation and standardization of the takeaway industry is an example. In the early stage, the focus was on merchant qualification audits to eradicate the chaos of "unlicensed listing." Subsequently, measures such as "bright kitchen and bright stove" (明厨亮灶) kitchen livestreams and delivery personnel health management were gradually rolled out. This year, regulatory authorities not only made great efforts to rectify "ghost takeaway" but also issued regulations requiring that takeaway meals be affixed with food safety seals before dispatch. These institutional norms directly target pain points, keep a close eye on details, and forcefully respond to consumer concerns.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "We must study and enrich legislative forms; we can create some 'large-scale' laws, and also create some 'small, fast, and flexible' ones, to enhance the targetedness, applicability, and operability of legislation." While maintaining the stability of policies and institutions, responding promptly to new changes and new challenges through legal means is conducive to better promoting economic and social development.
Development is a dynamic process of posing and solving problems. The times are developing, the environment is changing, and the people's aspiration for a better life is growing stronger. It is necessary to adapt modernized national governance to the new trends and new requirements of social development. By continuously raising the modernization level of the governance system and governance capability, a China that is 日新又新 (rì xīn yòu xīn - "renew itself day by day," constantly making new progress) will surely bring more surprises to the world.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
“The hoarding blocks for months, diners are all blocked outside, what about business?”
“During the entire construction, the hoarding will retain merchant advertising spaces, and later the temporary bridge will also be used for diversion display, to minimize the impact on customer flow.”
At 10 a.m. on July 2, in Democratic Village Community (民主村社区), Xiejiawan Subdistrict (谢家湾街道), Jiulongpo District (九龙坡区), Chongqing, a municipal construction hoarding was particularly eye-catching — on the iron sheets there were not only project notices but also several brightly colored merchant signs, “Yang's Trotters” (杨蹄花) and “Wang Dafa” (汪大发) arranged in order.
On the outside of the hoarding, several benches were temporarily set up. Relevant departments such as the Jiulongpo District Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Committee (九龙坡区住建委), gas and tap water companies, and the person in charge of the construction party all arrived. Liu Shunhua (刘舜华), deputy director of the Democratic Village Community Neighborhood Committee, sat in a circle with several street-front merchants, asking and answering, reporting on construction progress, and responding to merchants’ concerns.
The few benches set up beside the hoarding, behind them was the community Party committee’s repeated 穿针引线 (chuān zhēn yǐn xiàn - “thread a needle,” to act as a go-between).
During July and August 2024, a torrential rainstorm hit Xiejiawan Subdistrict. The pipeline network in the low-lying downstream Wenti Village (文体村) was in emergency, with rainwater and flood emerging from manhole covers, causing losses to shops.
Earlier this year, the source tracing and remediation project for low-concentration connection points of the riverside sewage main pipe broke ground in the Democratic Village area. Half a month after construction started, the project encountered a “hard bone” (tough problem): manual excavation discovered that dozens of underground pipelines for electricity, communications, gas, and tap water were crisscrossing, and the original plan had to be adjusted.
“Excavation started in March, but the construction period was postponed again and again. Rent and labor costs are over 20,000 yuan a month. If it drags on any longer, we’ll have to close.” After the hoarding was erected, customer flow decreased, and several street-front merchants were in a bad mood, and even the matter of building a temporary pedestrian bridge was once impossible to discuss.
The community Party committee did not avoid contradictions. Wu Chengli (伍成莉), secretary of the Democratic Village Community Party Committee, led members of the community’s two committees to visit door-to-door repeatedly. Grid officer Chen Chunlin (陈春林) recorded the merchants’ concerns one by one. “The key to the problem is not just the ‘hoarding,’ but also the fact that the delay in construction affected business and caused merchants to lose patience and trust,” Wu Chengli said. “We explored co-building and co-governance by the community Party committee, district-level departments, platform companies, and resident merchants, achieving ‘one matter, four-party discussion, joint responsibility.’”
To untie the “heart knot,” the community first organized a coordination symposium beside the construction site, with the community setting the stage, departments attending, and the masses participating. The housing and construction department laid out one by one the complex current situation of underground pipelines and the relocation and modification process: the Democratic Village area has dense buildings, and the underground space had long been “woven” into a network by dozens of pipelines, so excavation could only rely on manual exploration. The reason construction stopped half a month after starting was precisely because the complexity of the pipelines exceeded predictions, and it was necessary to coordinate multiple units to re-discuss the plan.
The merchants nodded in understanding: behind the work stoppage was the “time cost” of repeated coordination among multiple departments.
“The hoarding can be erected, but try not to affect our business!” This remark from the hotpot restaurant owner made those present see the key to solving the problem.
“We will reserve merchant advertising spaces along the entire hoarding line, striving to help everyone bring back customer flow,” the construction party took up the conversation. This demand, uttered from the merchants’ mouths, was heard and recorded by the community Party committee, and ultimately became those several eye-catching advertising boards on the hoarding.
The earlier discussion relied on “hoarding advertisements” to open the conversation and also set the rules for open negotiation. “From then on, all discussions will be moved to the construction site, daily engineering reports will be synchronized to the work group, and progress milestones will be fully disclosed throughout,” Wu Chengli said. Thus, there was this “roadside office” (马路办公) on July 2 — departments, enterprises, the construction party, and merchants face-to-face, further refining plans for temporary bridge safety, water and gas shutdowns, construction schedule, diversion display, and so on.
Such scenes are not uncommon in Democratic Village Community. Since the urban renewal was launched, the community Party committee has used the “Four-Party Discussion Meeting” (四方议事会) as a bond to promote the resolution of one difficulty after another.
“The community’s two committees and full-time cadres are few in number. Relying solely on us, it is difficult to handle everything well,” Wu Chengli said. To this end, the community established a responsibility mechanism of “community cadres taking charge of grids and connecting with households, and on-duty party members being grouped into households,” mobilizing more than 200 party members at home and registered party members to claim grid tasks, forming nine party member backbone service teams, making party members and cadres at all levels twist into a single rope (work together with unity).
With party members taking the lead, the number of enthusiastic people in the community increased. In the past, old craftsmen such as those doing water and electricity repairs, lock picking and leak patching in the community were mostly itinerant vendors. Through negotiation at the “Four-Party Discussion Meeting,” the community built a Benefiting the People Craftsman Workshop (惠民巧匠坊), providing free venues, which both facilitated the operation of old craftsmen and met the daily needs of residents. “Now many old craftsmen have become members of the community volunteer service team, actively serving their neighbors,” Wu Chengli said.
Now, the relocation and modification of tap water and gas pipelines in Democratic Village Community are being accelerated with a reverse schedule, and the drawings for the temporary bridge are also quickly in place. “The few advertising boards on the hoarding may look small, but they are the result of everyone’s consultation. To gather the forces of all parties to build the community, the Party organization is the backbone,” Wu Chengli said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘佳华
On the afternoon of July 20, in a cornfield in Balizhuang Village, Xintaizi Township, Tieling County (铁岭县), Tieling City (铁岭市), Liaoning, a pump drew out knee-deep accumulated water, and the water was continuously drained into a main ditch through a pipe. Under the scorching sun, Li Hongzhe (李宏哲), a Senior Engineer (正高级工程师) of the Tieling County Modern Agriculture Service Center (铁岭县现代农业服务中心), and three colleagues waded unsteadily to a low-lying area of the field to inspect the drainage situation and the extent of corn damage. Recently, Liaoning was hit by heavy rain; short-duration intense rainfall caused severe waterlogging in farmland in some townships of Tieling, with crops submerged and the risk of disease increasing.
"Nearly 2-meter-tall corn, more than half was submerged by the accumulated water," said corn grower Jiang Shuai (姜帅). Their cooperative contracted more than 3,000 mu of land to plant corn this year, of which about 1,000 mu suffered flood damage. Fortunately, they had purchased pumps before the flood season; as soon as the rain stopped, the pumps began operating 24 hours a day.
They need both "self-rescue" and, even more, professional guidance. "'Drought fears overcast days, waterlogging fears clear days' — on a sunny day like this, do not drain the water all at once; leave a water layer of 3 to 5 centimeters to prevent 'root burn' (烧根) from exposure to the sun after soaking," Li Hongzhe instructed. In front of the lodged corn, Li Hongzhe gently lifted the stalks, while a colleague cooperated by mounding soil around the corn roots, tamping it down, and tying several plants together for fixation. "If the lodging angle is less than 60 degrees, don't force them upright; those already broken, pull them out quickly." "Fertilizer supplementation must keep up — three days after the water is drained, spread urea and potassium chloride"… As he spoke, Li Hongzhe handed Jiang Shuai an "instruction sheet on corn disaster recovery technology" (玉米灾害恢复技术明白纸), from drainage to fertilizer supplementation, from disease and pest prevention to replanting, with the key points written clearly and concisely, and at the end his contact phone number was attached.
Afterwards, the group hurried to Hejiatun Village (贺家屯村), Fanhe Township (凡河镇).
"Teacher Li, could you please take a look at this plot?" Upon hearing that experts had come to the village, rice grower Sun Shoulong (孙守龙) came to seek advice. His paddy field was a demonstration project for rice-crab co-culture, of which more than 70 mu were affected. Drainage was nearly complete; on the roughly 40-cm-tall seedlings, traces of mud left by the accumulated water could still be faintly seen. A layer of fishing net was also attached to the end of the drainage pipe — to prevent the remaining crab seedlings from being washed away.
"The jointing stage of rice coincides with consecutive overcast and rainy days, so it is even more important to guard against rice blast and sheath blight. Note down these several types of medicine…" Li Hongzhe said. Sun Shoulong wrote down each item, thanking him repeatedly.
"This year's short-duration rainfall was heavy. As soon as the rain stopped, we split into several groups and immediately rushed to the front line of the disaster-affected farmland," said Guo Hao (郭浩), director of the Tieling County Modern Agriculture Service Center. They promptly compiled a "notice on post-disaster agricultural production" (灾后农业生产告知书), printed "instruction sheets" (明白纸) according to crop type and distributed them to farmers, while also mobilizing all staff, who visited eight or nine disaster-affected villages each day. As of July 20, Tieling City had dispatched a cumulative total of more than 270 person-times of agricultural technical personnel to the front line to guide farmers; coordinated the input of more than 340 sets/units of agricultural machinery and tools for material transport, drainage, and desilting; and completed drainage for nearly 82% of the disaster-affected farmland.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑智文
Deep in the forest, traces of tigers are seen.
“The soil is soft, the footprints are fresh, and the pad width is about 9 centimeters – it should be a female Amur tiger.” Staring at the tracks on the earth, Zhao Yan (赵岩) and a patrol ranger recorded the newly discovered information. As deputy director of the Scientific Research Center of the Hunchun Management and Protection Center (珲春管护中心) of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park (东北虎豹国家公园), he has visited this dense forest countless times.
Hunchun City (珲春市), Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province, is located on the northeastern border and is the heartland of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park. Since the pilot program of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park was launched in 2017, the team of the Hunchun Management and Protection Center has routinely carried out multiple tasks such as field patrols and scientific research monitoring, using scientific methods to protect wild animals, patrolling the vast dense forests, and safeguarding the home of wild Amur tigers.
“Heaven-Earth-Sky” integrated monitoring records activity traces
Shouldering a backpack and getting into the car, Hao Ruiping (郝瑞平), deputy director of the Protection Division of the Hunchun Management and Protection Center, set out for the dense forest to conduct patrols. From the national highway to the end of the mountain road, the car slowly stopped. “We can only drive this far; in the dense forest, the most reliable thing is your feet.” Hao Ruiping said with a smile as he walked into the mountains with the patrol rangers.
Patrolling is a major task of the Hunchun Management and Protection Center. In Hunchun, patrol rangers from the management and protection center and protection stations, as well as ecological management rangers selected from nearby villagers, form a team of several hundred people who jointly protect the vast forests and care for the life of tigers and leopards. “Patrolling mainly means understanding the conditions in the mountains and forests and recording the traces of wildlife activity. Although we now have infrared cameras, to understand the real situation, we still need to visit the site again and again,” Hao Ruiping said.
Hao Ruiping came up through the ranks from grass-roots forest farms. He has long been thoroughly familiar with the growth conditions of forest plants and the biological habits of mountain creatures. Walking among towering trees, he recalled past experiences: “In previous years of patrolling, clearing snares and traps was the focus of work. In autumn, fallen leaves provide cover, making them even harder to find. In recent years, villagers’ awareness of ecological protection has increased, and the work focus has shifted to maintaining infrared camera equipment, collecting biological samples, etc. Snares are becoming rarer and rarer.”
Halfway up the mountain, Hao Ruiping’s group stopped to rest in an open area. He unloaded the backpack he had been carrying all along. “This is our ‘all-purpose bag.’ Although it’s heavy, it’s necessary.” Opening the nearly 10-jin (5 kg) backpack, besides daily necessities and patrol record notebooks, it also contained handheld flare signal rounds, walkie-talkies, air horns, infrared cameras, and other equipment. “‘Communication relies on shouting, patrolling relies on walking, keeping warm relies on shivering’ – that was a true portrayal of patrolling in the past. Now with complete equipment, patrolling is more secure,” Hao Ruiping said.
Over the years, with the establishment of the national park, the number of wild animals in the mountains and forests has gradually increased. To maximize patrol safety, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park has equipped patrol rangers with professional gear and requires teams of five to set out together. Before patrolling, rangers use the “Heaven-Earth-Sky” integrated monitoring system (天地空一体化监测系统) to learn about recent wildlife activity in the patrol area, thereby scientifically planning routes and maximizing personal safety.
Whenever traces of large wild animals are found, the patrol rangers record them in detail in the notebook, noting coordinates and waypoints. “After one patrol, the notebook is filled up. In the mountains, traces of wildlife can be seen everywhere.” Hao Ruiping recalled that not long ago, a colleague even brushed past a black bear during a patrol, but fortunately was not injured. “The patrol ranger recorded the wildlife traces in the notebook and reported them. We immediately issued a warning to reduce human activity in the relevant area and avoid harm.”
Issuing “identity cards” for wild Amur tigers
With a light click of the mouse, a topographic map appears on the screen. Selecting any “small camera” icon, a real-time monitoring image immediately appears. Duan Lianru (段莲茹), a monitoring staff member of the Hunchun Management and Protection Center, had just arrived at the office when she opened the “Heaven-Earth-Sky” integrated monitoring system on her computer to check the real-time situation within the jurisdiction and screen videos of tigers and leopards detected by the system.
Relying on digital technology, the “Heaven-Earth-Sky” integrated monitoring system uses infrared cameras to comprehensively cover the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, enabling all-weather, whole-area dynamic monitoring, providing rich material for the monitoring of Amur tigers and other wildlife.
Real-time, precise monitoring not only records the movement traces of Amur tigers and Amur leopards but also allows observation of the growth and changes of wildlife from a time dimension.
Opening a folder, a series of Amur tiger photos taken by infrared cameras are displayed one after another. “It’s just like recording the growth process of your own child, taking a photo every once in a while. Look at this Amur tiger – its body size has clearly become larger,” Duan Lianru said.
How to confirm it is the same tiger? Duan Lianru pointed at the Amur tiger on the computer monitoring screen. “A tiger’s stripes are unique and never change. By looking at the position, length, width, color, and shape of the stripes, you can tell different tigers apart.”
Although the principle is simple, applying it in practice to distinguish them is not easy. “The stripes of a tiger are very complex; the face, sides, legs, and belly all have stripes of varying lengths and widths,” Duan Lianru introduced.
“This work is like issuing ‘identity cards’ for wild Amur tigers. Through accumulating a large amount of material, we confirm the stripes of Amur tigers, the area of their frequent activity, the food chain, and other basic information, thereby providing foundational data for scientific research and protection work.” Through frame-by-frame observation, recording, and comparison of a large number of video clips, she has memorized the stripes of dozens of Amur tigers.
Previously, Duan Lianru also worked on human-wildlife conflict early warning. Whenever she found traces of large wild animals such as Amur tigers or Amur leopards in the system, she immediately reported them, and then relevant personnel would issue warning notices in village WeChat groups. “Through real-time monitoring, we remind villagers to reduce going out, especially not to go to areas where Amur tigers or Amur leopards have just appeared,” Duan Lianru said.
For these tigers she has never met face to face, Duan Lianru has always been concerned about their changes. “Sometimes if I don’t see a familiar figure, I get a bit worried.” What she most hopes for is that humans and animals live in peace, together in this beautiful homeland.
Leveraging on-site advantages to track tiger and leopard movements
In the dense forest, following the positioning guide, Zhao Yan and the patrol rangers walked quickly and stopped in front of a tree about as thick as a bowl. An infrared camera was tied to the trunk about 50 centimeters above the ground. Bending down, after a brief observation, Zhao Yan deftly replaced the batteries, activated the portable network device, made a few simple adjustments, and received images captured by the infrared camera on his phone, setting an example for the young patrol ranger beside him.
This year marks Zhao Yan’s sixteenth year working in the mountains. Many years ago, as the key state-owned forest areas in the northeast completely stopped commercial logging of natural forests, Zhao Yan transitioned from a forest farm worker to wildlife conservation work.
When he is not in the mountains and forests, he is in front of the computer – that is Zhao Yan’s daily work routine. “Working in scientific research at the grassroots level mainly means leveraging the advantage of being close to the site, carrying out tasks such as infrared camera maintenance, measuring population density, disease surveys, and tracking tiger and leopard movements,” Zhao Yan said.
Previously, Zhao Yan conducted large-plot ungulate surveys, walking a square route with a circumference of 8 kilometers every day in the mountains to collect animal data within the area. “Data showed that animal density had increased, meaning more and more animals are inhabiting Hunchun. Getting such results, although hard work, was worth it,” Zhao Yan said.
Today, in the vast forests, tigers and leopards live peacefully, sika deer and roe deer frolic, and rare animals such as musk deer, sable, and lynx frequently appear.
“The most important thing is still a change in mindset. Protecting Amur tigers and Amur leopards is not only about protecting the tigers and leopards themselves but also about protecting the entire ecosystem with them as the flagship species,” Zhao Yan said. The restoration of the natural population of Amur tigers requires rich forest vegetation and prey populations, as well as a good surrounding social environment. “Only a complete and healthy forest can provide a good environment for a certain number of wild Amur tigers.”
In addition to scientific research, Zhao Yan also actively participates in science popularization activities, giving lectures at schools and taking children on visits – he enjoys it. “I tell children about the habits of Amur tigers and the importance of protecting wildlife, and they love to listen.” Zhao Yan hopes to plant the seeds of wildlife protection in the hearts of children, so that more people will take up the baton of protection in the future.
Nowadays, walking the streets of Hunchun, one can see wall paintings, pictures, and cartoon images with Amur tiger elements from time to time. This border town has gained an additional ecological business card because of the Amur tiger. “Harmonious coexistence between humans and wild animals is gradually becoming a reality. Protecting Amur tigers and leopards means protecting our own homeland,” Zhao Yan said.
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The Amur tiger is the largest extant tiger subspecies, with adults weighing up to 300 kilograms. In China, it is mainly distributed in Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces. The Amur tiger is the top predator in cold climates, inhabiting forests and usually moving alone. Each settled Amur tiger requires a territory of several hundred square kilometers.
In the past, due to a lack of food in the wild and other reasons, wild Amur tigers were once on the verge of extinction. In 2017, the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park launched a pilot program and was officially established in 2021, providing a large-scale, high-quality living environment for the recovery of tiger and leopard populations. Through the joint efforts of all parties, the numbers of Amur tigers and Amur leopards have grown from 27 and 42 at the start of the pilot program to about 70 and 80 respectively, achieving a significant increase in population numbers.
(Compiled by our reporter Zheng Zhiwen (郑智文))
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing July 20日电 (Reporter Li Longyi (李龙伊)) The General Office of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs recently issued a notice, requiring veterans affairs departments at all levels to elevate their political stance, deeply recognize the severity and complexity of the current flood prevention and disaster relief situation, resolutely overcome the mentality of paralysis and the mindset of侥幸 (jiǎoxìng - "luck-based thinking," relying on luck rather than preparation), and fully leverage the unique advantages of veterans such as strict discipline, strong work style, firm resolve, and strong emergency response capabilities, mobilizing and guiding the vast number of veteran volunteers to act upon orders, rapidly assemble, and go to where the masses are most needed, using concrete actions to fulfill the solemn pledge of "if there is a battle, I will be recalled."
The notice requires that, under the unified leadership of the local Party committee and government, relying on the systemic advantages of grassroots veterans service centers (stations), integrating local veteran volunteer service forces and cross-regional veteran emergency rescue resources from other areas, and on the premise of ensuring personal protection, carry out flood prevention and disaster relief in a scientifically standardized manner and within capacity. Coordinate volunteer service teams with professional personnel, rescue equipment, and relevant experience to precisely link up with emergency response, firefighting, water conservancy, and other departments, focusing on carrying out urgent, difficult, dangerous, and heavy tasks such as patrolling levees and inspecting dangers, conducting rescue and emergency response, and relocating and resettling people; for general volunteer service organizations, guide them to carry out volunteer services such as household-by-household visits, disaster warnings, and material supply. At the same time, proactively connect with post-disaster reconstruction work, support veteran volunteer service organizations to participate, in accordance with local conditions, in road debris clearing, house reinforcement, sanitation and disinfection, psychological comfort, etc., helping the masses quickly return to normal life.
The notice also requires that veterans affairs departments in disaster-affected areas strengthen coordination and cooperation with emergency management and other departments, rely on grassroots veterans service support institutions, promptly grasp the physical condition, living condition, and actual difficulties faced by affected veterans’ families, strengthen inspection visits and hazard avoidance protection work for groups such as elderly veterans living alone, revolutionary disabled soldiers, and veterans with difficult livelihoods, proactively provide door-to-door services, coordinate various forces, and provide services such as urgently needed medicines, material procurement on behalf of, referral for medical treatment, and psychological comfort, helping them safely度过 (dùguò - "get through") the flood season, conveying the care and concern of the Party and government. Closely monitor the impact of the disaster on the basic livelihood of veterans in difficulty, coordinate the use of various assistance and aid policies and measures, and improve the effectiveness of comprehensive assistance. Guide and support charitable organizations to proactively align with needs, carry out disaster relief charity donations in accordance with laws and regulations, and actively participate in the assistance and relief of affected veterans.
It is understood that on the front lines of flood rescue in multiple locations, veteran volunteer teams and volunteers are actively participating and fully devoting themselves to the fight. In addition, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs has already guided Guangxi, Hubei, Gansu, Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin, and other places in carrying out care and assistance work for affected veterans, and will coordinate the China Veterans Care Foundation to provide financial support, helping affected veteran families weather the difficulties as soon as possible.
Return to TopUrumqi, July 20 (Our newspaper) — (Reporter Shang Rongzheng (尚嵘峥)) The “Lu-Xin Heart-to-Heart Intangible Cultural Heritage Train” (鲁疆同心·非遗列车) departed from Jinan, Shandong on July 14 and recently arrived in Xinjiang. While passing through Xinjiang, it will call at ten stations including Yining, Kashgar, and Korla, and at each station will carry out various forms of intangible cultural heritage display and exchange activities.
The “Lu-Xin Heart-to-Heart Intangible Cultural Heritage Train” is the country’s first inter-provincial intangible cultural heritage-themed train bound for Xinjiang. It aims to use moving carriages as a vehicle and intangible cultural heritage as a bond to showcase the cultural resources and development achievements of both regions to the people of all ethnic groups in Shandong and Xinjiang.
The train organically integrates multiple business formats such as static displays, live performances, interactive experiences, and cultural and creative product sales, meticulously creating a new consumption scenario combining “travel, viewing, tasting, and shopping.” The intangible cultural heritage recreation carriage is equipped with a special intangible cultural heritage cultural and creative product sales area, an intangible cultural heritage performance area, an intangible cultural heritage interactive experience area, and a display area for Shandong’s intangible cultural heritage aid to Xinjiang projects; the special dining carriage focuses on the food theme, introducing and displaying intangible cultural heritage delicacies from both regions; some soft-sleeper carriages are decorated with intangible cultural heritage themes from various cities in Shandong and are accompanied by study maps, allowing passengers to appreciate Xinjiang’s intangible cultural heritage masterpieces while also experiencing Qilu folk culture.
During the train’s stops at various stations in Xinjiang, Xinjiang organizes intangible cultural heritage performances such as the Manas epic and the Dombra. During the train’s operation, the Xinjiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum also hosts display and performance activities, where intangible cultural heritage inheritors from both regions take the stage to showcase their skills.
Return to TopReported from Hefei on July 20 (Reporter Li Junjie (李俊杰)): The reporter recently learned from the Anhui Provincial Department of Finance (安徽省财政厅) that in 2026, the provincial-level finance of Anhui has allocated and arranged over 700 million yuan in total funds, focusing on the construction of elderly care facilities, capacity improvement, and support for disadvantaged groups, striving to build an elderly care service system covering both urban and rural areas and benefiting all citizens.
Centering on the practical needs of elderly people for "aging in place," Anhui supports the construction of 119 community-embedded elderly care institutions, allowing the elderly to enjoy professional care; supports the construction of 750 rural happiness homes, effectively solving the difficulties of rural elderly care services; and provides operating subsidies to 538 publicly built and publicly operated nursing homes across the province, ensuring the basic living standards and service quality of the elderly.
In terms of improving the service quality and safety standards of elderly care institutions, Anhui has coordinated funds to support the renovation and upgrading of 100 nursing homes, and has implemented safety management business training to comprehensively enhance the safety awareness and emergency response capabilities of practitioners.
Targeting special disadvantaged groups, Anhui has coordinated the allocation of 477 million yuan, specifically used to issue elderly care service consumption subsidies to elderly people with moderate to severe disabilities, implement policy guarantees for the elderly who are of advanced age, in difficulty, or have disabilities, fully implement senior citizen allowances, elderly care service subsidies, and nursing subsidies, provide subsistence allowances and special hardship subsidies to elderly people receiving subsistence allowances and those in extreme poverty as stipulated, and distribute them through the "one-card" platform, accurately reaching special groups such as elderly people in difficulty of advanced age.
Return to TopOur newspaper Nanning, July 20 (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) — Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区住房和城乡建设厅) issued the "Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Housing and Urban-Rural Construction Field 'AI+' Three-Year Action Plan (2026–2028)," accelerating the expansion of artificial intelligence application in key areas such as "good housing" (好房子), urban renewal, urban governance, and government services, with the goal of creating a batch of replicable and scalable intelligent benchmark achievements by 2028, and accelerating the comprehensive leap from "digital housing and construction" (数字住建) to "digital-intelligent housing and construction" (数智住建).
According to the action plan, Guangxi will actively promote the construction of smart cities, implement intelligent municipal infrastructure construction and renovation, advance city health examinations and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, deepen smart digital-intelligent control of municipal sanitation, promote the construction of urban drainage analysis and waterlogging early warning systems, strengthen gas safety inspection image analysis and hazard identification, and build a building life-cycle management system. It will comprehensively promote the quality improvement and upgrading of the construction industry, advance the construction of smart construction sites, carry out intelligent supervision of construction enterprise performance information, promote intelligent management of public building energy consumption and carbon emissions, establish an intelligent supervision mechanism for engineering surveys, accelerate the promotion of intelligent bidding and tendering applications, and deepen intelligent supervision of engineering costs. It will strive to improve the quality of urban and rural human settlements, enhance the service efficiency of the real estate market, develop smart residential areas, promote the application of digital-intelligent management in public rental housing communities, and advance digital empowerment for the protection and revitalization of traditional villages.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李凯旋 徐 靖 刘佳华
In the subway station, besides taking the train, what else can one do? On the way home from work, you can conveniently buy dinner; during the event season, it transforms into a spot for tourists to check in and interact; on scorching summer days, it attracts citizens to cool off and bring their kids; handling social security, getting an ID card, or even registering for a marriage license can all be completed in a cool subway station... Many places are exploring innovative use of subway station space, revitalizing areas that originally had a single function and releasing new momentum for urban development.
How can subway station space be innovatively used? What new functions can it serve? Reporters conducted visits in various locations.
Sichuan Chengdu
An underground commercial district gathers new consumption scenarios. At noon on a summer day, Chengdu citizen Qiu Yang finished a follow-up visit at the Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital (四川省人民医院) and prepared to take the subway home. At the Chengdu Metro TCM University · Provincial Hospital Station (中医大·省医院站), a cool breeze brushed her face. She walked into the "Moji" (么集) slow-travel rest area, packed a simple meal at a specialty food counter, casually selected a bouquet at a self-service flower cabinet, and unhurriedly boarded the train to go home.
"Over the past two years, I’ve often come back to the hospital for check-ups, rushing all the way, physically exhausted and mentally tense," Qiu Yang said. "With the renovated space in the subway, there’s now a place to rest and browse on the way to the hospital. It’s not only convenient but also makes me feel much more relaxed physically and mentally."
Walking through the subway station, all kinds of small shops dazzle the eye. They not only bring together chain brands like coffee, tea drinks, and snacks but also include many specialty restaurants, convenience stores, and various seasonal accessories and cultural-creative stalls. The service areas are spacious and do not affect the flow of passenger traffic; from time to time, passengers stop to rest. "The subway station is no longer just a transit point where people hurry past. There’s food and things to browse – it’s full of the hustle and bustle of everyday life," Qiu Yang said.
Relying on an operational network of 758 kilometers and an average daily passenger flow of 6.5 million, Chengdu Metro adheres to the thinking of "creating a city with scenarios" (场景营城) and systematically builds a convenience service system of "underground commercial blocks + rail transit shops," steadily converting massive commuter flows into incremental urban consumption.
"We are actively building underground commercial blocks, introducing large-scale immersive consumption experiences into the metro," said Zhou Xiaoyu (周小榆), Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Rail Transit Resource Operation Management Co., Ltd. (成都轨道资源经营管理有限公司). He explained that, taking the Century City · Shangxianli (世纪城·上闲里) themed commercial street as an example, it integrates beverages, fast food, public welfare services, etc., to create a one-stop commuting shopping corridor. Priority is given to introducing businesses that are more suited to the metro consumption scenario, such as bakeries, simple meals, convenience stores, as well as flowers and daily necessities. At high-traffic points, the focus is on lightweight layouts, making full use of fragmented spaces like idle areas and corner passages to deploy flexible commercial carriers, introducing services such as breakfast retail and cultural-creative merchandise, and filling in the commercial support for stations.
While deepening the rail transit consumption scenario and activating underground commercial vitality, Chengdu Metro also focuses on pain points for tourists in travel and simultaneously deploys convenient travel service scenarios. The smart luggage storage lockers piloted at Dongjiao Memory Station (东郊记忆站) and Panda Avenue Station (熊猫大道站) come in multiple sizes to fit suitcases, backpacks, and shopping bags, making it easy for tourists to travel light.
As of now, Chengdu Metro’s entire network has successfully carried out "secondary development" on 16 stations and 44 shops, cumulatively introducing 65 well-known brands and deploying over 1,100 self-service devices, covering 15 lines and more than 270 stations, forming a chain-based, scaled rail transit commercial operation pattern.
Anhui Hefei
Special stations become new convenience platforms. In the early morning on Hefei Rail Transit Line 3, trains carry the city’s hustle and bustle as they speed forward. At Xingfuba Station (幸福坝站), a young couple holding flowers step out of the train carriage, smiling as they walk into the marriage registration office inside the station. In less than 20 minutes, two bright red marriage certificates were handed to them.
"Every time I take the subway and pass this station in the future, I’ll remember the emotion of getting our marriage certificate on this day. It’s so ceremonial!" The new couple held up their certificates and posed for a photo in front of the check-in wall, just as the train’s announcement sounded behind them — "Next stop, Xingfuba" [literally "Happiness Dam"].
Thanks to the unique name of the station, the Marriage Registration Office of the Feixi County (肥西县) Civil Affairs Bureau has settled in at Xingfuba Station on Hefei Rail Transit Line 3, making it the first "marriage certificate registration point in a subway" in the country. As of now, this special marriage registration office has witnessed over 5,700 couples beginning a new chapter in their lives. Additionally, the "Heartbeat Station" (心动驿站) at Exit B of Xingfuba Station builds a bridge of fate for single young people; the music corner at Exit C lets the sound of piano flow, making hurrying passengers slow down and enjoy a moment of relaxation.
The warmth provided by the subway station goes far beyond this — in summer, the seat-cooling barrels prepared for electric bikes dispel the heat of riding; the raincoats, sewing kits, and emergency medicines in the "service treasure box" (服务百宝箱) resolve unexpected situations during travel at any time; the convenience carry-bags and emergency supplies in restrooms show thoughtfulness down to the smallest details.
At Hefei Rail Transit Line 3, Mr. Li, who had just gotten off work, walked into the "City Affairs Convenient Service Station" (市事通政务服务便民驿站) at the Municipal Government Center Station (市政务中心站). He found the self-service ID card machine, scanned the code for verification, took a photo, collected fingerprints, and paid; in less than 10 minutes, the entire process was completed. "My ID card expired. I don’t have time to take leave from work, and on weekends the government service hall isn’t open," Mr. Li said. "Processing it here is very fast, and the card can even be delivered to my home, very convenient."
In the convenience service station inside the subway, five terminals cover high-frequency matters such as social security, medical insurance, real estate, comprehensive government services, and driver physical exams. The newly launched self-service ID card machine has become a popular device. Additionally, the station also has a manual service area, and the waiting area is equipped with seats, emergency medicine kits, free hot water, and charging ports.
"We integrate the concept of meticulousness throughout the entire chain of operation and service, embedding people’s livelihood services deeply into the station space, making the subway a frontline for extending the warmth of urban governance. All 183 stations on Hefei’s entire metro network can provide diversified livelihood services to citizens," a relevant person in charge of Hefei Rail Transit introduced. In recent years, Hefei Rail Transit has gradually built a livelihood service network covering all scenarios: child-friendly stations feature fun check-in walls and parent-child facilities that safeguard children’s travel happiness; during the college entrance examination period, stations along the test site routes set up blessing check-in walls, prepare drinking water, heatstroke prevention medicines, and rest areas to escort examinees and accompanying parents; since the start of summer, to cope with high temperatures, Hefei Rail Transit has opened cooling zones at 132 stations, uniformly equipped with leisure seats, drinking water, heatstroke prevention and mosquito repellent items, free of charge for commuters, outdoor workers, and passing travelers.
Liaoning Shenyang
Hotline routes transform into new cultural tourism landmarks. "In! Good shot!" Standing in the shooting area marked by projection, bending down, lowering the waist, swinging the leg, making a kicking motion. On the big screen, the shadow soccer ball flew past the fingertips of the "goalkeeper" and steadily landed in the virtual goal, drawing applause from surrounding subway passengers.
This is at Chonggong Street Station (重工街站) on Shenyang Metro Line 1. Shenyang citizen Meng Lingxue (孟凌雪) often takes the subway at this station. Not long ago, she discovered that with the start of the Northeast Regional City Football League (hereinafter referred to as the "Northeast Super League" [东北超]), the subway station had been decorated with a "Northeast Super League" theme, featuring not only scene decorations but also interactive mini-games, attracting many passengers to stop and take part.
Yao Zhizhen (姚志臻), Deputy General Manager of Shenyang Metro Group Co., Ltd. Operation First Branch, introduced that Shenyang Metro revitalizes underground public spaces by carefully arranging 8 "Northeast Super League" themed stations and one themed train, promoting deep integration of sports, cultural tourism, commerce, and public transportation. "We create a fervent competition atmosphere, allowing fans and citizens to immerse themselves in the wave of the event and feel the city’s vitality during their travels."
Among them, Chonggong Street Station is adjacent to the main venue of the "Northeast Super League," Tiexi Stadium, and is the main station among the 8 themed stations. "On match days, the number of passengers entering and exiting this station increases by 90% compared to normal days. We fully utilize the space by setting up 8 areas, including electronic interactive experiences, IP image interactive displays, eight-city cheering, event score guessing, sports-themed check-in displays, and a Northeast regional cultural tourism light and shadow exhibition, bringing a fresh travel experience to citizens," Yao Zhizhen said.
Leaving the electronic interactive experience area and going to the event score guessing area, Meng Lingxue spun the wheel, took out her phone, and filled in her guess online. "If I guess correctly, I can even win a subway ticket!" Meng Lingxue said. Even before arriving at the stadium, she already felt the passionate atmosphere of the "Northeast Super League."
On the station walls, large screens scroll to display event information, schedule updates, and traffic guidance; inside the station hall, seats shaped like the "Northeast Super League" mascot catch the eye; in the eight-city cheering interactive area, the icons of the teams from the eight participating cities are arranged in a row. Citizens and tourists press the buttons for each city, and the counter numbers beside them jump up accordingly; in the intelligent cultural tourism characteristic light and shadow area, dynamic light beams present the competition map of the eight participating cities.
"As soon as I enter the subway station, I can feel the passion of the 'Northeast Super League' and the vibrant energy of the city. I also take photos and send them to friends, hoping they will come to Shenyang to visit and watch the games more often," said Shenyang citizen Zhuang Zhemeng (庄哲萌).
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王昊男
Early summer rain just cleared, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal rippling with blue waves. Walking into Dongliuzhuang Village (东刘庄村), Lucheng Town (潞城镇), Tongzhou District, Beijing, by the riverside, green trees set off the neat houses.
Approaching noon, 78-year-old villager Li Shufen (李淑芬) rode her tricycle to the Dongliuzhuang Grand Canteen. One meat dish, one vegetable dish, one soup, rice plus sweet potatoes — piping-hot meals loaded into the basket of the tricycle, ready to take home to eat. “Every day without having to lift a hand I get to eat a hot meal — it’s really great,” the elderly woman said.
In the past, the area around the Grand Canal was dirty and chaotic, and unauthorized construction was everywhere in Dongliuzhuang Village. In 2016, with the planning and construction of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, Dongliuzhuang Village also changed. Unauthorized structures were torn down, discarded construction materials were cleared away, pocket parks were built, and the village also set up interest groups such as a waist-drum team, a calligraphy class, and a paper-cutting class.
The village became beautiful, people grew more numerous — and new problems followed: who supervises house renovations? How should rental housing be managed? How to solve the difficulty of eating for elderly people living alone?
“Rural governance needs a ‘new handle,’” said village Party branch secretary Liu Yuguo (刘玉国). In 2023 the village began piloting “rural property management” (农村物业化治理), not simply copying the urban residential community model, but led by the village Party branch, establishing a property management center to “unify” scattered public services.
The change began with one hot meal. In September 2023, the “Dongliuzhuang Grand Canteen,” operated by a third-party catering enterprise, opened. Open to the public for business, and providing a safety net internally — village residents aged 75 and above get free lunch, paid for by the Party organization funds for serving the masses (党组织服务群众经费). For those with mobility difficulties, meals are delivered to their door free of charge.
Today, this bowl of “heart-warming meal” has covered 11 surrounding villages, delivering more than 400 portions per day on average, benefiting 100,000 person-times per year. The canteen menu is updated daily; the masses feel warmth in their hearts.
The “embroidery needle” of governance threads together the “thousand threads” of people’s livelihood. In Dongliuzhuang Village, every household has a QR code beside its doorplate. “Scan it if water or electricity breaks down, scan it if there’s a neighbor dispute — someone will come handle it quickly,” Liu Yuguo explained. Behind the scan are six service teams composed of Party members and villager representatives — security patrol, conflict mediation, people’s livelihood assistance — these “property stewards” manage everything.
According to reports, the village also relies on the “Civilization Bank” (文明银行) platform, encouraging villagers to participate in volunteer services to accumulate civilization points, which can be redeemed for daily necessities, life services, and interest classes. “Governance is no longer a ‘one-man show’; everyone is the master of their own home.”
A beautiful environment and good mood — the wallet also needs to be bulging. At the end of 2023, the Dongliuzhuang Science and Technology Small Courtyard (科技小院) was formally designated. According to Li Shurong (李淑荣), professor at Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture and head of the technical unit of the Science and Technology Small Courtyard, the village collective centralized and transferred scattered land, and based on the village’s resource endowment, introduced roses, celastrus, and other fresh-cut flowers for planting, creating shared vegetable gardens, stone-mill noodle workshops, study bases, and so on.
“This year fresh-cut flower sales are expected to reach 150,000 stems. In 2025 the Science and Technology Small Courtyard increased village collective income by 505,000 yuan, and over the past two years cumulative increases have exceeded 740,000 yuan,” Li Shurong said.
The village is also planning the next steps in change: home appliance repair, farmhouse renovation, door-to-door cleaning — these “fee-charging items” of urban property management will appear on the service list. Through fee-based services, they will strengthen the “blood-making” function, enabling the property center to operate longer and go further.
(Gao Shang participated in the writing.)
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Changsha, July 20 (Reporter Shen Zhilin (申智林)) — The reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Science and Technology Work Conference held in Changsha, Hunan: during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will continue to systematically promote scientific and technological innovation to empower the high-quality development of forestry and grassland, striving to raise the contribution rate of forestry and grassland scientific and technological progress to 65% by 2030; by 2035, fully achieve high-level self-reliance and self-strengthening in forestry and grassland science and technology.
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's forestry and grassland science and technology innovation, achievement transformation, support and guarantee, standards and quality, intellectual property protection and certification systems have been continuously standardized and improved, strongly supporting key work such as land greening, the Three-North Project (三北工程) construction, collective forest tenure reform, and national park system construction, yielding a series of important scientific and technological innovation achievements. Over the five years, the country has cumulatively cultivated more than 7,000 new forestry and grassland varieties, the achievement repository has stored 17,000 achievements, more than 300 national and industry standards have been formulated, forestry and grassland patents grew by 14.2% and 15.8% respectively, and the contribution rate of forestry scientific and technological progress reached 62.4%.
During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, forestry and grassland scientific and technological innovation will focus on key work such as planning guidance, scientific protection, systematic governance, and rational utilization, concentrating on six major tasks including strengthening basic research and applied basic research, and intensifying breakthroughs in frontier core technologies, and launching a series of measures in seven aspects such as the layout of scientific research projects and the construction of science and innovation platforms.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 珂
Consumption is the "ballast stone" and the active driving force of economic growth.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "We must enhance consumption capacity, improve consumption conditions, and innovate consumption scenarios to allow consumption potential to be fully released."
In the first half of the year, various regions and departments earnestly implemented the important instructions and spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the decision-making deployments of the CPC Central Committee, deeply implemented special actions to boost consumption, and promoted the continued expansion of market sales scale.
China's semi-annual economic report shows that the consumption market has presented the distinct characteristics of vigorous service consumption and stable commodity consumption, new growth points are being continuously cultivated, and endogenous momentum is continuously strengthening.
In the first half of the year, the total retail sales of consumer goods and services increased by 2.7% year-on-year; among them, service retail sales increased by 5.3% year-on-year, and commodity retail sales increased by 1.1% year-on-year; the total retail sales of consumer goods was 24,872.2 billion yuan, an increase of 1.3% year-on-year, and the advantages of the domestic ultra-large-scale market continue to manifest.
The vivid scenarios of urban and rural markets vividly reflect the burgeoning vitality of consumption—
In Diegou, Foshan, Guangdong, the Diegou Dragon Boat Drifting Competition attracted many tourists; the Diegou area received more than 600,000 tourist trips during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and tourism revenue reached 300 million yuan;
In Rongjiang County, Guizhou, the "Village Super League" football matches continued to be a massive hit; during the "May Day" holiday, Rongjiang received 488,800 tourist trips, and comprehensive tourism income was 487 million yuan;
In Huangpu District, Shanghai, local trendy brand stores saw surging passenger flows; moving from buying "Made in China" to buying "China Design," local design brands have become a new growth point for consumption;
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Service consumption has maintained good momentum, the potential of new types of consumption is being released, the market structure continues to optimize and upgrade, and the consumption market is operating stably, providing solid support for high-quality development.
Service retail develops toward excellence, new scenarios and new business formats continue to heat up
As summer approaches, cultural tourism has "heated up," with summer escapes, parent-child tours, and inbound tourism all warming up across the board. Hiking in the Pifeng Gorge in Qionglai, Sichuan, yields an experience akin to exploring a secret realm; going to the Ulagai Grassland in Inner Mongolia to experience thousand-meter grass sliding allows one to fully enjoy speed and fun. Relevant data shows that the booking heat for destinations characterized by mountain and forest summer escapes has increased significantly.
The heat of the cultural tourism market is a vivid microcosm of the rapid growth of service consumption.
In the first half of the year, retail sales of tourism consultation and leasing services, and cultural, sports, and leisure services, increased by 11.3% and 10.4% year-on-year, respectively. Relevant data shows that sales revenue for tourism sightseeing and entertainment services increased by 12.3% year-on-year.
The proportion of service consumption expenditure is increasing. In the first half of the year, the proportion of per capita service consumption expenditure in residents' total consumption expenditure increased by 0.2 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
Holiday consumption has a significant driving effect. During the "May Day" holiday, domestic trips reached 325 million person-times, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year; total domestic travel expenditure was 185.492 billion yuan, an increase of 2.9% year-on-year. During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, domestic trips reached 124 million person-times, an increase of 4.4% year-on-year; total domestic travel expenditure was 44.456 billion yuan, an increase of 4.0% year-on-year.
Digital consumption remains continuously active. In the first half of the year, the growth rate of retail sales in the communication information services category maintained a high level. Emerging service demands such as immersive cultural tourism, intelligent diagnosis and treatment, digital education, and smart elderly care continue to be vigorous; digital technology empowers the transformation and upgrading of service consumption, cultivating a group of new consumption growth points.
Service consumption and commodity consumption are deeply integrated and mutually empowering. The deep integration of "goods + services" has given rise to more new scenarios and new business formats. Service consumption is increasingly becoming an important field for releasing consumption potential and expanding consumption space.
Commodity retail improves in quality and upgrades, sales of green and intelligent goods grow rapidly
"With national subsidies superimposed on merchant promotions, the final price is much more discounted." At the JD MALL Beijing Shuangjing Store, after consumer Li Dan ordered a washing machine, she prepared to select an air conditioner.
In the first half of the year, the policy for consumer goods trade-ins was implemented in an orderly manner, driving the sales of related categories of goods, especially the rapid growth of green and intelligent goods.
In the first half of the year, the retail sales of communication equipment category goods by enterprises above designated size increased by 14.4% year-on-year; the growth rate of retail sales of high-energy-efficiency appliances exceeded 30%; the growth rate of retail sales of wearable intelligent devices such as smart glasses, which were newly included in the scope of "national subsidies" this year, increased by more than 1 time. According to statistics from relevant associations, the retail volume of new energy passenger vehicles in the first half of the year was 4.704 million units, with a penetration rate exceeding 54%.
As of June 20, the sales volume of consumer goods trade-ins this year exceeded 1 trillion yuan, benefiting 136 million person-times, and the subsidy leverage ratio increased from 1:7.8 in 2025 to 1:10.3.
The trillion-yuan scale of consumer goods trade-ins is a vivid portrayal of the bursting vitality of China's ultra-large-scale market.
Quality consumption and diversified consumption continue to improve. In the first half of the year, the retail sales of cosmetics category goods by enterprises above designated size increased by 6.3%, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to the first quarter; the retail sales of trendy toys such as blind boxes and figurines continued a trend of high-speed growth. Looking from June, the sales of digital goods such as mobile phones and computers improved. The retail sales of communication equipment category goods and cultural and office supplies category goods by enterprises above designated size increased by 16.5% and 12.7% respectively, both showing significant improvement compared to last month.
The vitality of rural consumption continues to be released. In the first half of the year, rural consumer goods retail sales increased by 2.5% year-on-year, a growth rate 1.3 percentage points faster than urban areas; the monthly growth rate of the rural market has continuously been faster than urban areas since the second half of last year. As the construction of the county-level commercial system is steadily advanced and the county and township logistics distribution systems become increasingly improved, the vitality of county and township markets is continuously being released. According to estimates, in the first half of the year, the proportion of county and township consumer goods retail sales, including town and rural areas, in the total retail sales of consumer goods was 39.2%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year, and the urban-rural structure of the consumer goods market has been further optimized.
Multiple business formats develop in integration, new consumption momentum continuously strengthens
"Sunflower seeds, cola, and cold dishes; I can order on my phone and they can be delivered to my door in half an hour, it is truly too convenient." Zhou Xiao, an employee of a bank in Changsha, Hunan, felt the convenience brought by the integration of online and offline while watching a football match.
Digital technology is deeply integrated with the real economy, online consumption scenarios continue to broaden, and offline retail enterprises are actively promoting integrated transformation, cultivating new consumption growth momentum while better meeting diversified consumption needs.
In the first half of the year, online retail sales of goods and services increased by 5.2% year-on-year, among which online service retail sales increased by 6.0%, a growth rate 0.7 percentage points higher than service retail sales; online commodity retail sales increased by 4.8%, a growth rate 3.7 percentage points higher than commodity retail sales. The development of new business formats and new models in online retail is trending positively. In the first half of the year, live-streaming e-commerce retail sales exceeded 1 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.5%; the growth rate of instant retail transaction volume exceeded 20%.
The integration of business formats and model innovation has effectively promoted the expansion and quality improvement of the consumption market. In the first half of the year, the year-on-year growth rates of retail sales for warehouse membership stores and unmanned stores above designated size both exceeded 25%; the growth rates of retail sales for collective stores and shopping centers continued to accelerate. As online business continues to expand, the retail sales of goods by supermarkets above designated size increased by 3.8%, accelerating by 0.2 percentage points compared to the period from January to May.
The Ministry of Commerce, together with multiple departments, recently issued the "Opinions on Accelerating the Innovative Development of the Retail Industry," promoting the creation of a group of highly influential retail scenarios, launching a group of integrated and innovative business formats and models, and cultivating a group of retail enterprises with international competitiveness, so that offline retail becomes a venue for shopping, leisure, immersive experiences, and entertainment and socializing, and online retail becomes a place for shopping with abundant goods, excellent quality, and standardized operations.
A relevant official from the National Bureau of Statistics stated that in the next stage, China's expansion and quality improvement of consumption possess good conditions. China's middle-income group is continuously growing and expanding, the consumption structure is in a stage of transformation and upgrading, and residents' demand for high-quality goods and service consumption such as leisure, culture, and entertainment is rising. As the advancement of a unified national market deepens, high-quality consumption supply increases, and consumption promotion policies take effect, and with the recent introduction of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption," it is conducive to promoting better development of consumption. In the next stage, efforts must be made to enhance residents' consumption willingness and capacity, continuously optimize the consumption environment, and take multiple measures to consolidate the foundation of consumption growth to better release the consumption potential of China's ultra-large-scale market.
It is the "double rush" season, when farmers across the country seize the farming season to carry out rush harvesting and rush planting. The photo, taken on July 20, shows villagers transplanting rice seedlings in the fields in Hunan Province, Chenzhou City (郴州市), Jiahe County (嘉禾县), Guangfa Town (广发镇), Mafeng Village (马峰村). Photo by Huang Chuntao (黄春涛) (Image China (影像中国)).
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Guiyang, July 20 (Reporter Chen Junyi (陈隽逸)) The "Guizhou Consumer Premium Brands Cultivation and Creation Work Plan (2026—2030)" was recently issued, aiming to, based on boosting consumer demand, optimize and elevate the characteristic consumer goods industry of Guizhou Province, accelerate the cultivation and creation of a Guizhou consumer premium brands array, and promote the high-quality development of Guizhou's consumer goods industry.
The work plan proposes that by the end of 2030, strive to promote more than 30 distinctive and advantageous brands to be selected into the China consumer premium brands array, and cultivate more than 120 premium brands to be included in the Guizhou consumer premium brands directory. Through continuous cultivation, gradually expand the Guizhou consumer premium brands array, and continuously enhance the visibility and competitiveness of the brands in the directory in both domestic and international markets.
The cultivation focus centers on industries such as sauce-flavor baijiu, ecological food, health medicine, textile and apparel, and other light industries, to forge a Guizhou consumer premium brands array that is of excellent quality, distinctive characteristics, broad influence, and strong competitiveness.
Return to TopThis newspaper Nanning, July 20 (Reporter Pang Geping). A reporter learned from Nanning Customs: From January to June this year, Guangxi Pingxiang Railway Port imported 18,000 tons of tropical fresh fruits from Southeast Asia, with a value of 560 million yuan, representing year-on-year increases of 53.8% and 26.8% respectively, fully demonstrating the strong trade vitality of the Guangxi–Vietnam cross-border railway corridor.
In view of the characteristics of fresh fruits being perishable and requiring strict timeliness for customs clearance, Pingxiang Customs continuously optimizes supervision and service measures, makes every effort to smooth the fresh fruit customs clearance chain, opens dedicated green channels for fresh agricultural products, strengthens coordination with border inspection and railway departments, and implements a "conditional release upon lifting" (附条件提离) policy for the "Tongdeng–Pingxiang–Nanning" fruit trains, achieving inspection as soon as goods arrive and release immediately upon inspection, minimizing to the greatest extent the time goods spend detained at the port, and ensuring smooth handling throughout the entire journey for fresh fruit.
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A village song sings out the prosperity of life; a catwalk in the fields displays the splendor of intangible cultural heritage; village coffee, infused with the fragrance of books, blends into daily rural life… Literature and art take root in the soil and transform into nourishment; beauty becomes the moving foundational hue of rural China.
Comprehensive rural revitalization requires both 塑形 (sùxíng - "molding the form") and 铸魂 (zhùhún - "casting the soul"). This year's Central Document No. 1 proposes to "advance the 'beautification of the countryside through culture and art,' enriching the supply of rural cultural products and services." Through the cultural fabric of the countryside, we can see where beauty lies and understand the connotation of beauty.
Beauty bestowed by culture and art lies in new forms. Bright farmhouse bookstores have appeared in the villages; coffee shops and art museums have "grown" out of the fields; old houses have 摇身一变 (yáo shēn yī biàn - "shake the body and transform," to undergo a sudden change in appearance or identity), becoming characteristic guesthouses for traveling tourists; melodious opera tunes sound from ancient stages… Awakening dormant cultural resources, opening up new types of public cultural spaces, they both beautify the "appearance" and infuse connotation, providing new carriers for the flourishing development of rural culture and the cultivation of civilized rural customs.
Beauty bestowed by culture and art lies in the sense of gain. In Shengzhou (嵊州), Zhejiang, "village Yue (村越)" sings out the heritage of Yue opera, while also promoting the cultivation of local cultural talent; in Wan'an (万安), Jiangxi, peasant paintings have become a window for villagers to enrich their cultural lives and showcase the beauty of their hometown; in Qingxi Village (清溪村), Yiyang (益阳), Hunan, the daily greeting "Have you read?" reflects a new trend of rural reading. Culture and art beautifying the countryside responds to the new demands of villagers for a better life and is also grounded in the "all-round development of people."
Rural culture not only carries the memory of millennia of farming civilization, but also, through creative transformation and innovative development, activates cultural genes that align with modern needs. Culture and art beautifying the countryside is not merely "making the countryside look good," but will also fully unleash the economic and social value of rural culture, accumulating a continuous stream of spiritual strength for comprehensive rural revitalization.
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As the world's largest governing party with significant global influence, it is only by persistently pursuing truth and continuously guiding practice with new theories that the Party and the people's cause can be ensured to advance in the correct direction.
At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping systematically summarized six outstanding qualities of the Communist Party of China: persistently pursuing truth, always keeping the forward direction correct; taking deep root among the people, always possessing a solid foundation; bravely shouldering historical missions, always mastering strategic initiative; following the trend of development, always staying at the forefront of the times; daring and being adept at struggle, always maintaining confidence in victory; and focusing on strengthening itself, always full of vitality and vigor. These profoundly illuminate the key code for why the Communist Party of China can succeed. In June 2012, at the National Conference on Creating Excellence and Striving for Superiority, Comrade Xi Jinping summarized the Party's unique advantages as theoretical advantages, political advantages, organizational advantages, institutional advantages, and the advantage of close ties with the masses, profoundly revealing the inner mechanism by which the Party grew from small to large and from weak to strong.
Both carrying forward the tradition and advancing with the times, from theoretical advantages, political advantages, organizational advantages, institutional advantages, and the advantage of close ties with the masses to the six outstanding qualities, the logic of the evolution of the Party's innovative theory is clear: theoretical advantages, political advantages, organizational advantages, institutional advantages, and the advantage of close ties with the masses answer the question "What does the Party rely on to establish itself?" while the six outstanding qualities further answer the question "What does the Party rely on to endure and prosper forever?" Advantages emphasize "what one has," while qualities emphasize "what one is." From unique advantages to outstanding qualities is a systematic refinement and theoretical sublimation of the Communist Party of China's code for success.
Persistently Pursuing Truth: From Theoretical Advantages to Higher Theoretical Consciousness
Theoretical advantage is the primary advantage formed by our Party through its long-term struggles. From its founding day, our Party inscribed Marxism on its banner and took Marxism as a powerful ideological weapon for transforming the subjective world and the objective world. The fundamental reason why the Party has been able to always grasp the correct direction, master historical initiative, repeatedly rise up after setbacks, and unite and lead the people to achieve one victory after another lies in adhering to the guidance of Marxist scientific theory.
A scientific attitude must be adopted toward scientific theory. Looking back at history, in its struggle against dogmatism and subjectivism, our Party came to understand more deeply that the vitality of theory does not lie in being shelved or treated as immutable dogma, but in being applied, tested, and developed, and in guiding the resolution of prominent practical problems. At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Adhere to emancipating the mind, seeking truth from facts, advancing with the times, and being pragmatic and realistic; pay attention to revealing and applying truth in the movement of social contradictions; be adept at testing and developing truth in practice; and continuously guide new practice with new theories." This is precisely a profound summary and high-level refinement of the Party's historical experience.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "The fundamental reason why the Communist Party of China can succeed and why socialism with Chinese characteristics works well is that Marxism works, and that the Sinicized and modernized Marxism works." From "what to adhere to" to "how to adhere," persistently pursuing truth demonstrates the high theoretical consciousness of Chinese Communists in the new era: not passively repeating specific conclusions and phrases, but actively revealing and applying truth in the movement of social contradictions; not treating Marxism as a closed and rigid dogma, but as an open and developing theoretical system, continuously promoting theoretical innovation on the basis of practice. General Secretary Xi Jinping's major assertion of "two integrations," especially the proposal of the "second integration," marks that our Party's understanding of the laws of theoretical innovation has reached a new height. This theoretical consciousness enables the Party, under the complex situation of the intertwined and turbulent interactions of two major overall situations (domestic and international), to continuously guide new practice with new theories and constantly achieve new accomplishments in Chinese-style modernization.
Taking Deep Root Among the People: From the Advantage of Close Ties with the Masses to a Solid Foundation
Close ties with the masses are the fundamental reason for our Party's continuous growth and strength and for its enduring popular support. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "If we forget the people and become separated from them, we will become water without a source and a tree without roots, and we will accomplish nothing." From the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly to the people-centered development philosophy, the flesh-and-blood bond between the Party and the people is a main thread running through the Party's 105-year struggle.
Taking deep root among the people is a contemporary interpretation of the advantage of close ties with the masses. At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Our Party bears in mind that the country is the people and the people are the country; adheres to building the Party for the public good and exercising power for the people; consciously practices the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly; firmly stands with the people, thinks together with them, and works together with them; and possesses a solid foundation that no storm can shake." "Ties" are a mode of behavior; "taking root" is a mode of existence. The people are not only the objects of the Party's service but also the very life and strength of the Party. In the new era, our Party has been able to overcome major risks and challenges from multiple fields such as politics, economy, ideology, science and technology, society, public health, natural ecology, and external security; win a series of tough battles; and resolve a series of crises precisely because it has the support and backing of the broad masses of the people. The masses fully support the Party because they have realized from their own experience that our Party truly seeks benefits for them.
Comrade Mao Zedong said: "We Communists are like seeds, and the people are like the soil. Wherever we go, we must unite with the people, take root and blossom among them." This metaphor precisely captures the profound meaning of "taking root": seeds cannot be separated from the soil, and the Communist Party cannot be separated from the people. In the new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping has proposed to never forget the original intention and keep the mission firmly in mind, to follow the Party's mass line well in the new era, and to remind the entire Party to guard against and overcome the danger of becoming alienated from the masses. Taking deep root among the people is not a slogan, but a key measure to consolidate the Party's governing foundation under new historical conditions, and it needs to be continuously consolidated and strengthened. From close ties with the masses to taking deep root among the people, the significance of this theoretical sublimation lies precisely in transforming a fine style of work and working method into an outstanding quality inherent within the Party itself.
Bravely Shouldering Historical Missions and Following the Trend of Development: From Political Advantages to Strategic Initiative
The core of political advantages lies in firm political ideals and political convictions. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Faith in Marxism, belief in socialism and communism, is the political soul of Communists and the spiritual pillar that enables Communists to withstand any test." During the revolutionary war years, tens of millions of Communists did not seek official positions or money, and were not afraid of hardship or sacrifice. This spiritual power cannot be replaced by any material means.
Bravely shouldering historical missions manifests the inner core of ideals and beliefs, expanding it into active responsibility for the great cause of the centuries. At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Our Party cherishes the lofty ideal of communism and is determined to undertake the great cause of the Chinese nation for centuries; firmly shoulders the heavy responsibility entrusted by history and the people; adheres to the unity of long-term goals and phased goals; establishes central tasks adapted to changes in the principal social contradictions; formulates and implements correct lines, principles, and policies; and ensures the firm grasp of the leadership and initiative in the development of the cause." From "having beliefs" to "shouldering missions," this is a leap from a state of mind to historical action.
Following the trend of development displays another layer of meaning of political advantages. At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Our Party possesses a high degree of historical consciousness and a broad world perspective; soberly grasps China's national conditions and the theme of the times; actively recognizes, responds to, and seeks change; vigorously opens up and innovates; promotes the Party's work to reflect the characteristics of the times, grasp the laws, and be full of creativity; leads the country and the nation to advance in the logic of historical progress and develop in the trend of the times; and has become a well-deserved vanguard of the times and the backbone of the nation." Firm belief does not mean resting on one's laurels. True political advantages are precisely reflected in the sober grasp and active adaptation to the general trend of the times.
Upholding fundamental principles and innovating, being firm and flexible, these are two inseparable aspects of political advantages. The strategic initiative created by the combination of the two outstanding qualities — bravely shouldering historical missions and following the trend of development — is not a temporary ability to respond to changes, but a consistent political character: neither wavering in adhering to the fundamental direction nor rigidly resisting the trends of the times. For 105 years, precisely because it possesses this strategic initiative, our Party has been able to make correct choices at every major historical juncture, always firmly holding in its hands the leadership and initiative in the development of the cause.
Daring and Being Adept at Struggle: From Organizational Advantages to Spiritual Character
Organizational advantages are the fundamental guarantee for the Party to concentrate its strength and unify its actions. Our Party, in accordance with Marxist principles of party building, has established a scientific and rigorous organizational system composed of central organizations, local organizations, and grassroots organizations, making the entire Party a unified whole. This is a powerful advantage that no other political party in the world possesses. Strict discipline is the Party's fine tradition, and centralized unity is the guarantee of the Party's strength.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Grassroots Party organizations are the 'nerve endings' of the Party's body; they must play their role as battle fortresses well." Grassroots Party organizations are connected on one side to the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and on the other side to the vital interests of the masses. During the revolutionary war years, they were the assault teams charging into battle; during the period of peaceful construction, they are the vanguard teams tackling difficulties and the caring people serving the masses. Grassroots Party organizations are the battle fortresses of the Party in grassroots social organizations. This positioning reflects the inherent relationship between organization and struggle. The so-called "battle fortress" is not an abstract organizational concept but an entity rooted among the masses and tested in struggle.
At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Our Party adheres to and carries forward the spirit of fearing no sacrifice and heroic struggle; for the people, the country, the nation, and for ideals and beliefs, it cuts through thorns and brambles and forges ahead; no matter how powerful the enemy, how dangerous the road, or how severe the challenge, it is always fearless and never retreats; with the iron will of 'however the wind and rain come, I stand as firm as a mountain,' it inspires the entire people to march continuously from victory to victory." This important exposition is precisely a refinement of the Party's organizational character. The power of an organization lies not only in its structure and discipline but also in the spiritual temperament inherent within it — the iron will that fears no risks or challenges, and the heroic spirit that dares to sacrifice for ideals and beliefs. The organizational form is external; the spirit of struggle is internal. An organization without the spirit of struggle is a loose group; an organization with the spirit of struggle can truly become an invincible battle fortress.
Looking back at the Party's 105-year journey, from the first shot of the Nanchang Uprising to the desperate survival of the Long March; from the bloody battle of the War of Resistance Against Japan to the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea to defend the country; and then to the new era's great struggle with many new historical features, the reason why the Party's organizational advantages could be transformed into one victory after another is precisely this spiritual character of daring and being adept at struggle. Daring to struggle and being adept at struggle are inseparable. Courage without strategy is recklessness; strategy without courage is timidity. For 105 years, the Party has both dared to step forward at critical moments and been adept at grasping laws in complex situations, learning to struggle through struggle, and continuously strengthening itself through struggle. Daring and being adept at struggle is a spiritual character refined from organizational advantages. The organization manifests its power through struggle, and struggle coalesces its synergy through organization.
Focusing on Strengthening Itself: From Institutional Advantages to Always Full of Vitality and Vigor
Among the six outstanding qualities of our Party, focusing on strengthening itself answers the fundamental question of how a political party maintains a healthy body under long-term governance. Institutional advantages are the institutional foundation for the Party's focus on strengthening itself. Democratic centralism is our Party's fundamental organizational system and leadership system, and it is the fundamental guarantee for stimulating the Party's creative vitality and maintaining its unity and solidarity. Democratic centralism is a benign operating mechanism for the Party to strengthen itself, capable of providing institutional guarantees for "creating a political situation that is both centralized and democratic, both disciplined and free, both unified in will and personally comfortable and lively."
At the conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "Our Party is soberly aware that to forge iron, one must be strong itself; it is adept at examining itself in light of the requirements of the times, alerting itself with a strong sense of urgency, improving itself with the spirit of self-reform; attaches great importance to its own construction; resolutely eliminates all factors that undermine the Party's advanced nature and integrity; resolutely removes all viruses that erode the Party's healthy body; and becomes stronger and more powerful through revolutionary tempering." Since the new era, our Party has pushed forward the comprehensive and rigorous governance of the Party in depth. It has strengthened the Party's political construction, continuously improving political judgment, political comprehension, and political execution. It has normalized a series of intra-Party centralized education campaigns, solidifying the ideological foundation of Party members and cadres. It has taken the improvement of work style as an important breakthrough in governing the Party and managing it strictly, strictly implementing the spirit of the Central Committee's Eight-point Regulation and its implementation rules, persistently rectifying the "four forms of decadence" (四风), curing various stubborn work-style maladies, continuously purifying the Party's work style and government conduct, and closing the relationship between the Party and the masses and between cadres and the masses. It has continuously improved the system of intra-Party regulations and laws, revising the Party Constitution, issuing a series of important Party discipline and state laws, and tightening the institutional cage. It has adhered unwaveringly to the main tone of strictness, promoted in an integrated manner the building of an environment in which officials dare not, cannot, and do not want to be corrupt; adopted multiple measures such as "hunting tigers," "swatting flies," and "chasing foxes" to eradicate deep-rooted ailments within the Party. It has strictly enforced discipline and rules, consolidated the responsibility for governing the Party and managing it strictly, improved the comprehensive supervision system, and given equal importance to strict management and care.
Practice has fully proven that comprehensive and rigorous governance of the Party is the only way for the Party to maintain its vitality and vigor and to embark on the new journey of the "exam." Through revolutionary tempering, the Party's political leadership, ideological guidance, mass organization, and social mobilization capabilities have been significantly enhanced, providing a powerful guarantee for the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
The Organic Unity and Theoretical Leap of the Six Outstanding Qualities
From theoretical advantages, political advantages, organizational advantages, institutional advantages, and the advantage of close ties with the masses to the six outstanding qualities reflects our Party's deepening understanding of laws governing its own construction. The so-called "deepening" is not to overturn existing understandings, but to make a leap based on existing understandings. This theoretical leap is both a profound summary of the Party's 105 years of struggle experience and a powerful response to the Party's mission and tasks in the new era and new journey. It indicates that the Party's understanding of the laws of its own construction has deepened from "what kind of organization it is" to "what kind of character it relies on to remain invincible," and from "what resources it possesses" to "what spiritual temperament it embodies."
The six outstanding qualities are an interconnected and organically unified whole. Persistently pursuing truth provides ideological guidance for the other qualities; taking deep root among the people provides a source of strength for the other qualities; bravely shouldering historical missions and following the trend of development provide strategic vision for the other qualities; daring and being adept at struggle provides spiritual impetus for the other qualities; and focusing on strengthening itself provides an important guarantee for the other qualities. This internal connection is not an abstract theoretical construction but an important conclusion drawn from the Party's 105 years of struggle practice. Without the pursuit of truth, the people's stand may lose its direction; without the foundation of the people, the assumption of missions may become a castle in the air; without the strategic initiative of bravely shouldering missions and following the trend, struggle may become blind; without the spirit of struggle, strategic initiative may become empty talk; and without strengthening itself, all other advantages may be dissolved. This organic connection among the six qualities is precisely what distinguishes the Communist Party of China from other political parties in the world.
The six outstanding qualities not only reveal why the Communist Party of China has been able to succeed, but also answer how it will continue to succeed in the future. Rooted in the new era and new journey, we must combine with the new reality, continuously carry forward and develop the Party's outstanding qualities, continuously enhance the Party's creativity, cohesion, and combat effectiveness, ensure that the Party does not change its nature, color, or flavor, ensure that the Party always remains a strong leading core in the historical process of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and unite and lead the people to continuously achieve new victories on the journey to realize the second centenary goal.
(The author is a researcher at the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Central Party School (National School of Administration)).
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General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Coordinate and deepen the ‘hard connectivity’ of infrastructure, the ‘soft connectivity’ of rules and standards, and the ‘people-to-people connectivity’ with the people of partner countries.” Compared with the visible and tangible “hard connectivity” of infrastructure, “soft connectivity” (软联通) is an intangible bridge that spans institutional barriers; its core lies in the docking and integration of rules, regulations, management, and standards between countries. Neighboring countries are mostly developing countries and constitute important cooperative regions for advancing the “soft connectivity” of rules and standards. In recent years, with the widespread application of models such as the integration of investment, construction, and operation (投建营一体化), China’s major overseas cooperation projects have gone beyond mere engineering contracting and have increasingly become core vehicles for advancing “soft connectivity”. Relying on these projects, we carry out deep-level docking with host countries in areas such as laws and regulations, governance concepts, talent cultivation, and technical standards. This not only effectively breaks down cooperation barriers and reduces cross-border transaction costs, but also serves as key support for ensuring the long-term operation of projects and achieving long-term mutual benefit and win-win outcomes for both sides. We must deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions, implement the relevant deployments for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, focus on key areas such as neighboring countries, promote the “soft connectivity” of rules and standards to go deeper and more substantive, and create institutional-type public goods that benefit the neighboring region.
Promote the effective alignment of laws and regulations, and optimize the rule-of-law environment for win-win cooperation. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “The rule of law is the best business environment.” Improving the rule-of-law safeguards for foreign-related affairs is an inevitable requirement for China to expand high-level opening up. This requires us to uphold the principle of 共商共建共享 (gòng shāng gòng jiàn gòng xiǎng – “extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits”) in cross-border cooperation, achieving two-way adaptation. First, break down institutional barriers such as repeated approval. While respecting the host country’s laws and actual national conditions, promote the linking of two-way rules and steady opening, actively provide Chinese solutions for foreign-related rule of law, and reduce cross-border transaction costs from the source. Second, focus on co-building the business environment, and collaboratively improve relevant legal and regulatory systems. For example, the Colombo Port City in Sri Lanka is a key project in the China-Sri Lanka joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (一带一路). In 2021, the Sri Lankan Parliament approved the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, granting the Port City special economic zone status at the legislative level. In July 2023, the core regulation of this Act—the Guidelines for Exemptions and Incentives for Enterprises of Strategic Importance—officially took effect, and a number of detailed rules, regulations, and policies were implemented, promoting new progress in the construction of the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone. Finally, strengthen compliance management and build a solid risk defense line. Establish normalized review and assessment mechanisms so that the law truly escorts major projects, thereby building a stable and fair rule-of-law foundation for regional economic cooperation.
Promote deep integration of governance concepts and enhance the effectiveness of cross-border collaborative governance. The integration of governance concepts is the key to moving from mere project construction to deep integration. We must transform the systematic experience of national governance into concrete actions that benefit all parties. Focus on improving the level of joint operation and overall management. To address the shortcoming of “emphasizing construction, neglecting operation” in large infrastructure projects in some neighboring countries, the Chinese side should actively share management experience, implement refined management in frontline links such as dispatching, command, and equipment maintenance, and promote the steady improvement of local management effectiveness and standardization levels. Promote the deep integration of transnational projects with local societies. Guide enterprises going overseas to actively fulfill social responsibilities, strengthen cross-cultural communication, so that cooperation projects truly integrate into the society of the host country and gain the trust of local people. Strengthen the capacity for comprehensive public security governance. Faced with various risks and challenges, the Chinese side should strengthen systematic security prevention and cooperation with host countries, front-load risk investigation and early warning work, jointly establish joint emergency response and safety assessment mechanisms, and make up for shortcomings in public security governance. The localized application of these management experiences can not only enhance the effectiveness of collaborative governance, but also provide useful references for the majority of developing countries exploring the path to modernization.
Improve the mechanism for cultivating local talent and strengthen the endogenous driving force for independent development. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Talent is the primary resource.” Advanced rules and concepts ultimately need to be implemented and practiced by talent. We should follow the trend of integrating investment, construction, and operation, and front-load the reserve of operational talent. Transform the fragmented training during the construction period into talent cultivation covering the entire process of construction, operation, and maintenance. Combine the engineering employment needs with the long-term industrialization strategies of host countries, rely on domestic vocational education resources and overseas vocational training mechanisms such as Luban Workshops (鲁班工坊) to undertake talent cultivation for neighboring countries, and build a school-enterprise collaborative education mechanism. For example, the China-Malaysia Railway Modern Artisan College (中国—马来西亚铁路现代工匠学院) has developed multiple professional course standards and skill training standards based on the development needs of the East Coast Rail Link in Malaysia, cultivating railway professionals for the local area. Another example is the China-Malaysia Digital Economy Modern Artisan College (中国—马来西亚数字经济现代工匠学院), which meets the talent needs in fields such as digital technology, electronic information, and manufacturing by conducting academic education, continuing education, skills training, and technical consulting. Promote the extension of the local talent team from single technical workers to technical experts and management backbone, so that technical standards and governance concepts can be deeply integrated at multiple levels.
Strengthen the coordination and mutual recognition of technical standards, and consolidate the foundation for coordinated industrial development. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “Standards are the fruits of the progress of human civilization” and “The world needs standards for coordinated development; standards promote the interconnection of the world.” Technical standards are the “common language” for industrial cooperation, and it is crucial to solidly promote the coordination and mutual recognition of standards. First, promote the localized application of China’s advanced standards. In infrastructure fields such as rail transit and electric power energy, focus on combining China’s mature standard system with the specific national conditions and development stages of neighboring countries, and steadily promote the implementation of technical parameters and green construction specifications in relevant countries. Second, expand standard cooperation in the field of new-type infrastructure construction. Promote the extension of standard coordination from traditional infrastructure to digital infrastructure and other areas, introduce high-security digital architecture standards into transnational projects, and fill the regulatory gaps of host countries in related fields. Finally, leverage the regional radiation and long-term driving role of standard coordination. Promote the gradual formation of regional technical standards, reduce construction and maintenance costs from the source, and facilitate the efficient flow and optimal allocation of cross-border production factors. This will not only help raise the standardization and modernization level of relevant industries in host countries, but also transform technical standards into institutional-type public goods that benefit the neighboring region, truly building a mutually beneficial and win-win regional industrial ecosystem.
(The author is the Dean of the Institute of International Communication, Peking University (北京大学国际传播研究院))
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General Secretary Xi Jinping, during his inspection in Dezhou City, Shandong Province, pointed out: “Now, we are striding forward on the new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country. We must 齐心协力 (qí xīn xié lì - “unite hearts and concerted strength,” work together with one mind) to walk the new Long March well, create a brighter future, and continuously satisfy the people’s longing for a better life.” This important discourse serves as the fundamental guiding principle for the entire Party, the entire military, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country in carrying forward the Long March spirit and walking the new Long March well on the new journey of the new era. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army’s Long March. General Secretary Xi Jinping’s emphasis on “must 齐心协力 (qí xīn xié lì) to walk the new Long March well” embodies our Party’s sober judgment of the changes in the world, the times, and history; reflects our Party’s historical responsibility to remain true to its original aspiration and keep its mission firmly in mind; and highlights our Party’s steadfast determination to unite and lead the people in overcoming difficulties and tackling tough problems. Deeply understanding and grasping the ideological connotation and practical requirements of this important discourse is of great practical significance for us to continue our struggle, forge ahead with perseverance, and comprehensively advance the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.
The river of history flows ceaselessly; the great spirit is passed down from generation to generation. The reason the Red Army’s Long March was able to create a great miracle in the history of human warfare was by no means the luck of fighting alone, but the inevitable result of unity between Red Army officers and soldiers and solidarity between the military and the people. The various Red Army units, 风雨同舟 (fēng yǔ tóng zhōu – “wind and rain, same boat,” sticking together through thick and thin) and coordinating with each other, disregarded personal gains and losses and partial interests; Red Army officers and soldiers, 同甘共苦 (tóng gān gòng kǔ – “share sweetness and share bitterness,” sharing joys and sorrows) and bound by life and death, gathered a prairie fire from the sparks of starlight; the military and the people were deep as fish and water, watching and helping each other, and built a solid foundation for victory with the direction of popular sentiment. It was precisely this kind of 齐心协力 (qí xīn xié lì) that transcended life and death and was pure and sincere, enabling the Red Army to break through layers of blockades, climb over snow-covered mountains, trek across vast grasslands, and open up a bright road to hope from desperate circumstances. That journey that spanned thousands of mountains and rivers and broke through countless difficulties and dangers not only tempered the indomitable revolutionary spirit of Chinese Communists, but also precipitated the victorious code of 众志成城 (zhòng zhì chéng chéng – “many wills form a fortress,” unity of will is an impregnable fortress).
Popular sentiment is the greatest politics; unity is the strongest force. The new Long March carries the historical mission of achieving the second centenary goal. China’s development is currently in a period where strategic opportunities coexist with risks and challenges, and uncertain and unpredictable factors are increasing. We must be prepared at all times to withstand major tests that are stormy and treacherous, or even raging waves and towering billows. Only by being united as one can we conquer the new “Loushan Pass (娄山关)” and “Lazikou Pass (腊子口).” The new journey is an expedition full of glory and dreams. The new Long March requires the entire Party, the entire military, and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to twist into a single rope, play a single game of chess, and sing a concerto. Walking the new Long March well with 齐心协力 (qí xīn xié lì) is not only a historical mission to inherit the red bloodline, but also an inevitable requirement of the times to forge ahead on the journey of rejuvenation. We must adhere to the correct political direction and converge the mighty strength of hundreds of millions of people with ideological unity and synchronized action.
We must firmly steer the rudder of endeavor by adhering to the correct political direction. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “United struggle is the only way for the Party to lead the people in creating great historical achievements.” The entire Party must maintain the determination to keep the path unchanged and the will unaltered, adhere to the Party’s overall leadership and the centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, strictly observe political discipline and political rules, and ensure that orders are carried out and prohibitions are observed, with uniform steps. Party members and cadres at all levels must keep the overall situation in mind, base themselves on the overall picture, firmly establish the thinking of the whole country as one chess game, resolutely break down departmentalism and decentralization, proactively support each other and fill gaps, coordinate and work together, serve the prosperity of the overall situation with the progress of the parts, and ensure that the entire Party above and below is united into “a piece of hard steel,” so that the giant ship of the Chinese Renaissance can cleave through waves and sail steadily and far.
We must pool consensus for endeavor with a high degree of ideological unity. The foundation of unity lies in ideological uniformity and common conviction. On the new Long March, we must deeply study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, cultivate a deep sense of family and country, consolidate the ideological consensus of “a strong country depends on me,” transcend individual limitations, abandon petty self-interest, and consciously integrate personal ideals into the overall situation of building a strong country and national rejuvenation. Use mainstream values to guide social trends, strengthen the spiritual strength of the people, let the entire people unite closely in ideals, beliefs, values, and moral concepts, and let like-mindedness and shared virtue become the distinct spiritual background of the new era.
We must stimulate the power of endeavor with uniform steps and actions. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “The great Dao is extremely simple; practical work is the key.” Unity must ultimately be implemented in practical work and manifested in action. We must inherit and carry forward the fine style of Red Army officers and soldiers coordinating operations and overcoming difficulties during the Long March, improve and perfect various mechanisms for regional coordination and top-down linkage, unblock developmental bottlenecks, and break down collaboration barriers. Facing tough reform tasks, new development difficulties, and new stability challenges, everyone must take responsibility, exert effort together, all industries and all fronts fight side by side and advance hand in hand, so that the power of every drop converges into surging might, and united struggle becomes the most uplifting posture of endeavor on the new Long March.
(The author is a professor at the Political College of the National Defense University.)
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On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping replied to Comrade Zhang Liansheng (张连生), a veteran Party member of Xinhua News Agency (新华社), commending his sincere and profound feelings of believing in and loving the Party, expressing his care and concern for him and for the veteran Party members and veteran comrades nationwide, and putting forward earnest expectations for Communists in the new era. The reply letter, 字字千钧 (zì zì qiān jūn - "each word weighs a thousand jun," extremely weighty and significant), full of true feelings, stirs people's hearts and 催人奋进 (cuī rén fèn jìn - "spurs people to forge ahead," inspires progress), providing ideological guidance and injecting powerful impetus for us to better fulfill our duties in the new era.
Comrade Zhang Liansheng is a retired cadre of Xinhua News Agency, aged 102 this year, who joined the Communist Party of China in 1942. During the War of Liberation, he was a radio operator of the Central Column's "Fourth Company (四大队)" of Xinhua News Agency that followed the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao in fighting in northern Shaanxi, responsible for communications. At the age of 期颐之年 (qī yí zhī nián - "the age of centenarians," 100 years old), he wrote a letter to General Secretary Xi Jinping, recalling his experience of joining the revolution and especially his work as a radio operator in the Fourth Company, expressing his pride as a Xinhua person being a "revolutionary person" and "Party person," and expressing his firm determination to forever follow the Party and be an eternal member of the Fourth Company. Between the lines, the letter brims with boundless loyalty to the Party, fervent feelings for the journalism cause, and heartfelt support for General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee. This letter is not only the 肺腑之言 (fèi fǔ zhī yán - "words from the heart," sincere feelings) of a veteran Xinhua Party member, but also a vivid epitome of generations of Xinhua people, represented by Comrade Zhang Liansheng, holding high the Party flag, listening to the Party's words, and following the Party, fully reflecting Xinhua News Agency's political essence of always integrating loyalty to the Party into its blood and soul, and also confirming Xinhua's fine tradition of passing down red genes from generation to generation and the enduring nature of its original aspiration and mission 历久弥坚 (lì jiǔ mí jiān - "the longer it lasts, the firmer it becomes," ever enduring).
All Xinhua people doubly cherish this honor, deeply study, publicize, and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply letter, effectively unify their thoughts and actions with General Secretary Xi Jinping's care and requirements, profoundly comprehend the decisive significance of the 两个确立 (liǎng gè quèlì - "two establishments," referring to the establishment of Xi Jinping's core position and the establishment of the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era), resolutely achieve the 两个维护 (liǎng gè wéihù - "two upholds," upholding Xi Jinping's core position and upholding the Party Central Committee's authority and centralized, unified leadership), be absolutely loyal to the Party, embrace loyalty and practice humility 抱忠履谦 (bào zhōng lǚ qiān - "embrace loyalty, practice humility"), occupy the correct position and concentrate on the mandate 正位凝命 (zhèng wèi níng mìng - "rectify position, consolidate the mandate"), be eternal members of the Fourth Company, and resolutely be the throat, ears, eyes, and staff assistants of the Party Central Committee.
Believe in the Party and love the Party, forever hold high the spiritual banner of the "Fourth Company."
In his reply letter, General Secretary Xi Jinping fully affirmed Comrade Zhang Liansheng's role as a radio operator of the Central Column's Fourth Company, "following the Party Central Committee in fighting in northern Shaanxi amid the fire and smoke of war 烽火硝烟 (fēng huǒ xiāo yān - "beacon fire and gunpowder smoke," warfare)." Regarding what Comrade Zhang Liansheng wrote in his letter, "to forever follow the Party and be an eternal member of the Fourth Company," General Secretary Xi Jinping specifically commented, "This is filled with sincere and profound feelings of believing in and loving the Party."
The "Fourth Company" is an especially brilliant chapter in the 95-year glorious history of Xinhua News Agency. In March 1947, to counter the offensive of the Kuomintang army, the Party Central Committee decided to voluntarily evacuate Yan'an. The staff of the Party Central Committee organs, the PLA headquarters, and the guard troops who remained in northern Shaanxi numbered 800 people, organized by military structure into the Central Column, which commanded four companies (大队), of which the Fourth Company was the Xinhua News Agency work team, with the code name "Fourth Company." The Fourth Company was led by Fan Changjiang (范长江), then deputy editor-in-chief of Xinhua News Agency, following the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao in fighting in northern Shaanxi, responsible for news communications. For over a year, wherever the Party Central Committee went, the Fourth Company followed, marching over 2,000 li, directly under the leadership of the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao, propagating the Party's propositions and spreading the Party's voice. Comrades like Zhang Liansheng were both Party journalists and revolutionary soldiers, holding a pen in one hand and a gun in the other, enduring countless tests in extremely harsh environments "with enemy planes overhead" and "pursuing troops behind," making important contributions to enabling the Party Central Committee to "know everything under heaven" in the mountain gullies and advancing the process of revolutionary victory. Chairman Mao once commented: "The Central Committee remaining in northern Shaanxi relied on two lines—civil and military—to direct the country's revolutionary struggle. The military line directed fighting through radio, and the civil line guided public opinion through Xinhua News Agency."
The spiritual quality of the "Fourth Company" is concentratedly embodied as believing in the Party and loving the Party, absolute loyalty, following the Party Central Committee, and striving and dedicating. Believing in the Party and loving the Party means always upholding firm ideals and convictions, unswerving faith in the Party 矢志不渝 (shǐ zhì bù yú - "swear unwavering resolve," unswerving), and heartfelt love for the Party's cause. Absolute loyalty means always preserving loyalty integrated into the blood toward the Party Central Committee and the Party's leader, support from the inside out, and alignment without hesitation, always taking the Party's flag as the flag, the Party's will as the will, and the Party's mission as the mission. Following the Party Central Committee means always standing by the Party Central Committee, obeying the orders of the Party Central Committee, and advancing in the direction guided by the Party Central Committee and the Party's leader. Striving and dedicating means willingly fighting and dedicating oneself for the Party's cause, daring to struggle and sacrifice for the Party's cause, enduring loneliness, calming one's spirit, sinking roots at the grassroots, charging into the scene, silently contributing without counting gains or losses, with lofty aspirations and 厚积薄发 (hòu jī bó fā - "accumulate richly and burst forth sparingly," success from long-term accumulation).
Xinhua News Agency is a news organization personally founded and directly led by our Party. Since its establishment in 1931, from the farmhouses in Ruijin, the cave dwellings in Yan'an, to the horseback in northern Shaanxi, the bungalows in Xibaipo, and then to the foot of Xiangshan and Beijing city, Xinhua has come all the way to today, with over 150 martyrs who laid down their lives and shed their blood for the Party's cause, and countless Xinhua people like Comrade Zhang Liansheng who rooted themselves in their posts for a lifetime, dedicating all their youth and wisdom. To be an eternal member of the Fourth Company means to consciously inherit the spiritual character, style, and bearing of Xinhua people that 弦歌不辍 (xián gē bù chuò - "the music of strings and songs never ceases," continuous cultural heritage), carry forward the spiritual quality of the Fourth Company, firmly establish the role identity of first being a "revolutionary person" and then a "news person," first being a "Party person" and then a "Xinhua person," to deeply understand Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Party Central Committee's intentions, and the requirements of the new era, to achieve following, surrounding, obeying, and dedicating, and resolutely be the news propaganda vanguard that General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee can trust, rely on, and use.
Bear in mind the entrustment, be a loyal practitioner of Xi Jinping's thought on Party building.
In his reply letter, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward clear requirements for Communists in the new era, reflecting his earnest expectations for all Communists. On July 1, at the ceremony celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping comprehensively reviewed and summarized the glorious journey and great achievements of the Communist Party of China in uniting and leading the people of all ethnic groups across the country over the past 105 years, profoundly revealed the six excellent qualities that have enabled the Communist Party of China to continuously achieve brilliance, put forward the clear requirement of 五个必须 (wǔ gè bìxū - "five musts") for all Chinese Communists on the new journey, and issued a great call to the entire Party to strive to create new historical brilliance.
Currently, the entire Party is deeply studying and implementing Xi Jinping's thought on Party building. As the Party's political organ, Xinhua News Agency must take the lead and set an example, adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping's thought on Party building, bear in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's entrustment to Communists in the new era, 固本培元 (gù běn péi yuán - "consolidate the foundation and cultivate the vitality," strengthen fundamentals), 凝心铸魂 (níng xīn zhù hún - "coagulate hearts and forge souls," unite hearts and build spirit), practice the original aspiration and shoulder the mission, and with higher standards and more concrete measures, grasp well all tasks of comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, pushing Party building to a new level.
Adhering to taking the Party's political construction as the command, Xinhua News Agency continuously deepens education on the consciousness of political organs and education on loyalty to the Party, runs the clear political stance through all fields and links of the agency's work, educates and guides all Xinhua people to temper strong Party spirit and forge political loyalty. Taking deep study and thorough understanding of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the "main entrance" for doing all work well, entering into it and savoring it, strengthen identity recognition, psychological belonging, and emotional infusion, and use the daily progress of theoretical learning to promote the development of the cause to produce new and outstanding results.
Xinhua News Agency has over 700 Party branches and more than 12,000 Party members, with 根正苗红 (gēn zhèng miáo hóng - "roots straight and seedlings red," born into a revolutionary family or having a reliable political background), 兵强马壮 (bīng qiáng mǎ zhuàng - "strong soldiers and sturdy horses," formidable forces), powerful functions, and global reach. Establish a clear orientation of heavily focusing on the grassroots, focus on the five links of "learning, criticism, suggestion, practice, and contribution" to vigorously grasp Party branch construction, enabling the creativity, cohesion, and combat effectiveness of the agency's Party organizations to jump again, making every branch a fighting fortress where the Party flag flies high, and every Party member a bright red flag. Inspired by the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply letter, the majority of Xinhua Party members shoulder responsibilities at the forefront of news and public opinion work and the main battlefield of serving the overall situation, using pens and cameras to show the political character of Communists in the new era. In rainstorms, floods, and typhoon disasters, Party member journalists bravely go against the current, rush to the front line, 顶风冒雨 (dǐng fēng mào yǔ - "brave wind and rain," face adversity) to reach disaster-stricken villages, shoot footage, and send out reports; in a series of major emergencies, Party member journalists respond quickly, dare to break through, conduct in-depth investigations, fully, timely, and accurately reflect the latest situation; amid air raid sirens and missile whistles, Party member journalists travel through war and gunfire to send out objective and fair "Xinhua voices."
The 95-year weighty history of Xinhua News Agency has accumulated glorious traditions and fine styles, providing vivid and lively teaching materials for all Xinhua people to inherit red genes on the new journey. In recent years, Xinhua News Agency has founded the "Qingliangshan Lecture Hall (清凉山讲堂)," organized a series of "Oral History of the Agency" activities, compiled "A Brief History of Xinhua News Agency," "The Fourth Company Fighting in Northern Shaanxi," and the "Red Memories" series, leveraged the role of the agency history museum and the Xinhua News Agency former site as red education bases, and continuously deepened education on continuing the red bloodline. Organize cadres and employees to deeply study Party history, the history of Party propaganda work, and the history of Xinhua News Agency, strengthen the research, excavation, and utilization of the history of the Fourth Company, making the "red map" of "where Xinhua came from and where it is going" clearer in the minds of all Xinhua people, and the conviction of 一片丹心 (yī piàn dān xīn - "a piece of red heart," utter devotion) dedicated to the Party and 一腔热血 (yī qiāng rè xuè - "a cavity of hot blood," wholehearted passion) devoted to loyalty more firm.
Fulfill duties and responsibilities, be a good "vanguard" of the systematic transformation of mainstream media.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply letter fully affirms Comrade Zhang Liansheng's lifelong rooting in his post and hard work, carrying the earnest expectation for Xinhua people in the new era to stand firm on the mission and faithfully fulfill their duties. At present, profound economic and social changes, diverse, pluralistic, and changeable thought and culture, urgently require strengthening mainstream public opinion to unify thinking and pool strength. The world's once-in-a-century transformation is accelerating, urgently requiring strengthening international communication to create an international public opinion environment favorable to us. Technological innovations such as artificial intelligence have entered an unprecedented period of activity, new business forms and scenarios are greatly enriched, and the public opinion ecosystem, media landscape, and communication methods have undergone profound changes, urgently requiring further reform and innovation to achieve the innovative transformation of mainstream media in the AI era.
Deepening the systematic transformation of mainstream media is a major strategic deployment made by General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee, and is the only way for mainstream media to adapt to the trend of media change under information conditions and better fulfill the duties and missions entrusted by the Party Central Committee. Xinhua News Agency deeply studies and implements Xi Jinping's cultural thought, adheres to empowering the soul with thought, endowing spirit with investigation, enabling with technology, and sustaining with mechanisms, drives media change with a systematic concept, reshapes the media system with deep-level change, improves the ability to shape the mainstream public opinion field and set the tone and lead, sings the strongest voice of the times on the new journey, occupies the main battlefield of public opinion in the Internet age, becomes an authoritative source of information amid 众声喧哗 (zhòng shēng xuān huá - "many voices clamor," cacophony of noise), gains the initiative in the international public opinion arena, transmits the voice of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee to the entire Party and society, and sends a loud Chinese voice to the world.
In recent years, Xinhua News Agency has adhered to its positioning as the state news agency led by the Party and a world news agency, strengthened new media production and distribution, increased the supply of video news, and built a mechanism for planning, gathering, editing, distributing, and disseminating that is "fast," "good," and "new," making news reports reach target audiences more quickly and accurately, greatly increasing the first-release rate of major news reports. Build a more effective international communication system, achieve high-level global layout, global gathering, global distribution, and global reach, with coverage of overseas mainstream media exceeding 93.5%, and achieve global first-release of reports at key nodes of multiple major events. Consolidate the "family heirloom" of investigation and research, launch more excellent reports that directly reach the scene, directly reach the truth, directly reach the essence, and directly reach people's hearts, truly becoming the ears and eyes of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee to directly listen and see at the grassroots and on the scene. Pay attention to empowering news production and dissemination with advanced technology, adhere to "empowerment rather than replacement," not engage in 屠龙之技 (tú lóng zhī jì - "the skill of slaughtering dragons," useless skill), organize the development of the AI political affairs information intelligence body "Xinhua Lexicon (新华语典)," the intelligent production engine "Editorial Assistant (采编助手)," and the international communication intelligent analysis platform "Xinhua International Communication Index (新华国际传播指数)." Continuously deepen discourse innovation, maintain an ordinary heart, speak everyday language, enhance the scholarly and worldly flavor of news reports, and endow the "Xinhua style" with new era connotations.
Work hard and take responsibility, write an excellent answer sheet on the new journey.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Party, General Secretary Xi Jinping has always attached great importance to the work of Xinhua News Agency. On February 19, 2016, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Xinhua News Agency for investigation and made important instructions on the agency's work. On the occasions of the 85th and 90th anniversaries of Xinhua's founding, General Secretary Xi Jinping successively sent congratulatory letters, putting forward the goals of "accelerating the building of a new type of world-class news agency" and "striving to become a world-class new all-media institution." General Secretary Xi Jinping also sent congratulatory letters to the founding conference of the "Belt and Road" International Think Tank Cooperation Committee hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the Fourth World Media Summit, and the "Global South" Media Think Tank High-level Forum, and visited a photo exhibition jointly hosted by Xinhua and TASS. This reply letter to the veteran Xinhua Party member is the sixth important letter from General Secretary Xi Jinping to Xinhua News Agency.
In his reply letter, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: "Communists in the new era must inherit red genes, never forget the original aspiration and keep the mission firmly in mind, fulfill duties and responsibilities, work hard and take responsibility, and write excellent answer sheets on the new journey." Xinhua News Agency always focuses on the concerns of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee, anchors the direction guided by General Secretary Xi Jinping, closely follows the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, establishes and practices a correct view of political achievements, and plans the development of news reports and other undertakings from the standpoint and height of serving the Party Central Committee in governing the country. Pay attention to overall planning, strengthen top-level design, 谋定而后动 (móu dìng ér hòu dòng - "plan before acting," deliberate action), and advance reform and development according to clear task books and construction drawings. Play the "whole agency as one chess game" well, integrate the agency's resources, unblock bottlenecks and stuck points, and form system combat and coordinated combat capabilities. Follow the logic and methodology of "doing," do it to completion, do it piece by piece, do it one batch after another, ensure that no task is left undone and everything has results, and create achievements that can stand the test of practice, the people, and history.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply letter to veteran Xinhua Party member Comrade Zhang Liansheng stirs up the lofty sentiments and ambitions of all Xinhua people to forge ahead 砥砺前行 (dǐ lì qián xíng - "sharpen and advance," forge ahead). All cadres and employees of the agency deeply recognize General Secretary Xi Jinping's trust and care for Xinhua, further deepen their understanding of the spiritual quality of the Fourth Company, and more firmly strengthen the belief in being eternal members of the Fourth Company. Xinhua people in the new era will definitely remember the care, 踔厉奋发 (chuō lì fèn fā - "stride forward vigorously," strive with determination), never stop, fulfill the mission tasks of the Party's propaganda, ideological, and cultural work, run our leg well on the new journey, and write a new chapter for Xinhua News Agency in the new era.
History is the best textbook; as we go forward, we must not forget the road we have traveled; no matter how far we go or how brilliant the future we reach, we must not forget the past we have passed through. In September 1947, Comrade Fan Changjiang, who was leading the Fourth Company following the Central Committee in fighting in northern Shaanxi, once summed up five points of experience from learning from the Central Committee comrades: "the spirit of always overwhelming the enemy," "true responsibility to the people," "the spirit of self-reliance," "scientific working methods," and "moving work style." Time flows, but the original aspiration remains unchanged 初心不改 (chū xīn bù gǎi - "original aspiration unchanged," steadfast). The spiritual quality of the Fourth Company is passed down without ceasing, forming an echo and resonance across time and space with the temperament and demeanor of today's Xinhua people, inspiring us to forever maintain political character, unswervingly strive and fight, and write new era glory on the new journey.
Xinhua News Agency will unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's thought on Party building and Xi Jinping's cultural thought, resolutely implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's reply letter, never forget the original aspiration and keep the mission firmly in mind, fulfill duties and responsibilities, work hard and take responsibility, like the Fourth Company, 闻令而动、向战而行 (wén lìng ér dòng, xiàng zhàn ér xíng - "act upon hearing the order, march toward battle," respond to orders and advance into combat), be eternal members of the Fourth Company, and contribute Xinhua's strength to the great cause of building a strong country and revitalizing the nation!
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In resolving every piece of the people's livelihood trivia, forge true skills in serving the masses; in responding to every voice of the people's expectations, grind out iron shoulders to tackle tough problems and overcome difficulties.
“Food-delivery e-bikes cannot enter!” During a delivery peak, I was stopped at the gate of a certain residential complex by the security guard while riding my e-bike. In order to deliver the order on time, I repeatedly tried to communicate with him, only to get the reply, “Rules are rules, you have to go on foot both ways.” In the end the delivery was late, and I faced the customer’s complaints alone. At that moment I truly understood the hardships of food-delivery riders.
I am a veteran and now work in the Social Work Department of the Hohhot Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (呼和浩特市委社会工作部). My military career taught me a truth: if you want to know what the soldiers are thinking, you have to lie down in the trench with them. So, in order to understand the real situation of the tens of thousands of food-delivery riders in Hohhot, in March this year I registered and became a food-delivery rider, using my spare time after work and on weekends to change into work clothes, put on a helmet, and deliver food.
During the delivery process, I discovered that some residential blocks had no building numbers, and the navigation was inaccurate too. As the delivery deadline on the platform drew near, I would carry the meal box and sprint, often sweating all over. Over more than two months, finding the wrong building, being late, being blamed by customers… Facing all kinds of pressure, I told myself: the troubles I am running into right now are precisely the urgent, difficult, worrisome, and longed-for issues (急难愁盼) of the food-delivery riders. After finishing the orders each day, I would mark on the map, one by one, the spots where entry was blocked and buildings were hard to find, and write down the annoyances the riders casually complained about.
In response to the pain points I experienced and the problems reported by the food-delivery riders, we resolved them item by item: in the first batch of 15 residential complexes, we piloted the placement of 75 transfer bicycles, which the riders could use by scanning a QR code; we launched the “Warm Travel Code” (暖行码), which allowed them to pass the access gate in three seconds by scanning, accumulating nearly 170,000 passes for riders into the complexes. We also built four 24-hour “Green Bee Nest” service stations (青蜂舍), cooperated with merchants to create 129 rider-friendly restaurants, and developed the “Green City New e-Station” mini-program (青城新e站) to make it convenient for riders to look up relevant policies, rights and safeguards information, and so on.
Workers in new forms of employment, warmed in their hearts, put that warmth into action and actively participate in urban governance. Relying on their advantage of walking the streets and alleys and having wide-reaching tentacles, they transform into “outposts” of grass-roots governance, using “snapshot reporting” (随手拍) to reflect safety hazards and sanitation problems, helping to solve a large number of grass-roots governance difficulties. They are “creators and guardians of a better life” and also sharers in the fruits of urban development; they deserve to be understood, respected, and lifted up.
We grass-roots social workers must also plant our steps deeply into the city’s streets and alleys, and focus our minds on the people’s urgent, difficult, worrisome, and longed-for issues. In resolving every piece of the people’s livelihood trivia, forge true skills in serving the masses; in responding to every voice of the people’s expectations, grind out iron shoulders to tackle tough problems and overcome difficulties, and unite more strivers who are willing to settle in the city, to jointly guard and consolidate the city’s warm background color.
(The author is a cadre of the Social Work Department of the Hohhot Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region; compiled from an interview by our reporter Li Zhiyao (李祉瑶))
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This newspaper, Beijing, July 20 (Xinhua) — (Reporter Jin Xin (金歆)) Learned from the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission (中央网信办): To further strengthen minors' online protection and create a 风清气正 (fēng qīng qì zhèng - "wind clear, air upright," clean and upright) cyberspace, the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission recently issued a notice to deploy and launch nationwide a four-month special campaign, "Qinglang·Minors' Online Protection" (清朗·未成年人网络保护).
A relevant responsible comrade from the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission stated that this special campaign will be carried out in two phases. The first phase is the "Qinglang·2026 Summer Minors' Online Environment Rectification" (清朗·2026年暑期未成年人网络环境整治) special campaign, seizing the key time node of the summer holidays, focusing on the entire process and full chain of information content production and dissemination, concentrating efforts to rectify online chaos and problems involving minors, preventing and resolving potential risks and hidden dangers at each link, and creating a healthy and safe online environment for minors to enjoy their holidays. The second phase is the "Qinglang·Rectification of Online Information that Disturbs Minors' Physical and Mental Health" (清朗·整治侵扰未成年人身心健康的网络信息) special campaign, rigorously and meticulously investigating all kinds of chaos and prominent risks that may affect minors' physical and mental health, consolidating the main responsibility of website platforms, and regulating the presentation of online information content.
The first phase focuses on the three links of publishing, interaction, and marketing, rectifying prominent issues such as fabricating poison animations, using AI technology to maliciously parody classic animation images, deliberately magnifying violent and terrorist elements, and tricking minors into sending private photos. The second phase focuses on regulating platform recommendation behavior, learning and education sections, and the minor mode construction.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Reporter Zhang Tianpei, Zhu Xiaoxi) On July 20, under the overall coordination of the Ministry of Public Security, as a civil aviation airliner landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, the main suspect Liu Mouwen (刘某文), who had committed the crime of kidnapping and murdering Chinese citizens overseas, was handed over to Chinese police.
In June 2024, Chinese citizen Xia Moumou (夏某某) and others were deceived into going to the Philippines, where they were later kidnapped and murdered by a criminal gang. Investigation revealed that Liu Mouwen had major suspicion of committing the crime and had fled to the United States. The Ministry of Public Security attached great importance to this case, carried out close law enforcement cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the United States, the Philippines, South Korea and other countries, and made every effort to investigate the case. At the same time, it organized elite forces to tackle the special case, issued a Red Notice through Interpol, and conducted multiple rounds of case exchanges and evidence sharing with U.S. law enforcement agencies, making every effort to promote the U.S. side's work in apprehending and repatriating Liu Mouwen. Based on our clues and evidence, the U.S. side successfully arrested him in October 2024, and repatriated him to our country today.
A responsible official of the Ministry of Public Security stated that the successful resolution of the series of kidnapping and murder cases involving Liu Mouwen and others is the latest achievement of the Chinese and U.S. law enforcement agencies in implementing the important common understandings reached during the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. heads of state, and is another successful case of China and the United States jointly combating transnational crime. Public security agencies resolutely safeguard the safety and interests of our citizens. As long as criminals have committed crimes that harm Chinese citizens, the Chinese police will deal severely with them in accordance with the law, show no mercy, and pursue them to the end.
Return to TopOn July 19, Deqing County (德清县), Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, held the 2026 Summer Human Resources Exchange Conference, with positions covering popular industries such as high-end manufacturing, biomedicine, and service industries, attracting many job seekers to apply. The picture shows job seekers learning about company profiles and labor needs on site.
Photo by Yao Haixiang (姚海翔).
By: 本报记者 杨颜菲
Opening the “People’s Sentiment Diary” (民情日记本) of Beiqiaowai Community (北桥外社区), Fenghuang Street (凤凰街), Anyuan District (安源区), Pingxiang City (萍乡市), Jiangxi Province, a line of record written by grid worker Ye Ting (叶婷) is concise and clear: “Have already gone with the neighborhood police to handle the incident of Mr. Yang being deducted money, helped Mr. Yang process a refund totaling 3,072.4 yuan.”
Not long ago, when Ye Ting was conducting home visits as part of the “police-grid integration” (警网融合), she chatted with resident Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang casually said, “How come my bank card was deducted money for no reason?” which caught her attention. Ye Ting helped Mr. Yang go through the transaction records and find the source, and discovered that he had mistakenly purchased insurance while riding a shared bicycle. She then immediately contacted the community police. The police officer instructed Mr. Yang to turn off the no-password payment function to cut off the source of the deduction; Ye Ting assisted in organizing the deduction records, contacting the insurance customer service, and continuously following up on the appeal. A few days later, every cent of the deducted money returned to Mr. Yang’s bank account.
In recent years, Anyuan District has innovatively promoted the integrated development of community policing and grid governance. Grid workers conduct home visits in the community to inquire about needs, and when they discover residents’ “urgent, difficult, worried, and longed-for” problems (急难愁盼), they jointly “diagnose” with the police officers, effectively cracking the grassroots governance dilemma where grid workers “can see but cannot manage” and police officers “can manage but cannot see.”
In order to deepen grassroots governance and promptly resolve community conflicts and disputes, Anyuan District has divided the entire district into 620 basic grids. Each grid is equipped with “1 police officer + 1 auxiliary police officer + 1 full-time grid worker.” It has also broken through data barriers across 28 departments including public security, housing and construction, and fire protection, and constructed a closed-loop response mechanism of “the masses place an order — the platform dispatches the order — Party members accept the order — complete within a time limit — the masses evaluate the order” (群众点单—平台派单—党员接单—限时办结—群众评单). The district also organizes groups such as volunteers, Party members, and food delivery workers to carry out safety patrols, policy publicity, and conflict mediation together with police officers and grid workers. As of now, grid workers in the entire district have handled nearly 8,000 incidents, and the success rate of conflict and dispute resolution has increased from 80% to 99.2%.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 政
In recent years, China has strengthened artificial intelligence technology innovation, actively promoted the "AI+" (人工智能+) action, the scale of the smart economy's core industries has exceeded one trillion yuan, and "China Smart Manufacturing" (中国智造) has become another shining name card of Chinese-style modernization. Starting today, this section launches a series of reports focusing on the practice of artificial intelligence (AI) empowering thousands of industries.
—— Editor’s note
On the ground, using human natural language to issue commands to intelligent agents, invoking the large model on board space-based satellites for reasoning, transmitting commands through satellite-ground links, and controlling embodied intelligent robots on the ground to execute actions… This year, GuoXing Aerospace (国星宇航), in collaboration with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, completed the verification of controlling ground robots through space computing power.
Space computing power — this disruptive concept of moving data centers into space — is moving from science fiction to reality. Why is it necessary to develop space computing power? What technological breakthroughs are needed to move data centers into space? What is the path and plan for China’s development of space computing power? What stage is it currently in? The reporter interviewed related industry chain enterprises and experts.
Developing space computing power: a strategic choice driven by three imperatives
"90% of remote sensing satellites are idling in orbit." Academician Lu Jianhua (陆建华) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor at Tsinghua University believes this is the pain point of the traditional "heaven-data earth-computation" (天数地算) model. For a long time, satellite data has followed a ground-based processing model of "first shoot, then transmit back, then process," and a complete remote sensing data acquisition often takes hours. But in scenarios such as forest fire prevention, flood disasters, and maritime rights protection, timeliness is the lifeline.
So why can’t we do "heaven-data heaven-computation" (天数天算), or even "earth-data heaven-computation" (地数天算)? Achieving all of this is inseparable from the construction of space computing power.
"Space computing power relies on space technology, by deploying computing systems, data storage systems, and high-speed data interconnection facilities in orbit, to build a space-based information infrastructure integrating computing power, storage power, and transmission power." He Baohong (何宝宏), chief engineer of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (中国信息通信研究院), said that from "heaven-data heaven-computation" to "earth-data heaven-computation," and then to the future "space-based primary computation" (天基主算), space computing power is opening up a new field of computing power development.
The proposal of space computing power stems from three urgent needs.
The first is the increasingly sharp contradiction between the explosion in computing power demand and energy bottlenecks. Guo Liang (郭亮), chief engineer of the Cloud Computing and Big Data Research Institute of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, introduced that the thirst for computing power of generative artificial intelligence large models is growing exponentially. According to data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, in 2025, China’s data center electricity consumption has reached 196 billion kilowatt-hours. Ground data centers are facing the triple squeeze of energy shortages, high cooling costs, and land resource constraints. Space computing power can use solar energy for uninterrupted power supply, providing a new way to solve this dilemma.
The second is that the timeliness requirements of data processing are forcing change. "Traditional satellite data downlink takes several hours; now, through on-orbit AI processing, key target information can be directly transmitted to the ground in just a few minutes." Wang Shangguang (王尚广), dean of the School of Computer Science at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, introduced that the TianSuan Constellation (天算星座) developed by his team has achieved this breakthrough. In emergency disaster relief scenarios, this means a shift from "post-disaster rescue" to "pre-disaster warning."
The third is the non-renewability of space orbits and spectrum, which is driving countries to seize strategic commanding heights. Zhao Ce (赵策), deputy director of the Information and Communication Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, believes that "space computing power has become a key field in the technological competition among major powers." Against this background, developing space computing power is not only an industrial choice but also a necessity for safeguarding national digital sovereignty.
From single-satellite verification to ecosystem construction: the space computing power industry is in a golden start-up period
"From the perspective of technological evolution and industrial scale, the development of space computing power can be divided into three stages." Guo Liang introduced. The first stage is single-satellite computing: equipping a single satellite with an AI computing module that has a certain computing power to perform preliminary screening, cloud removal, or target recognition on remote sensing images, and transmitting valid data back to the ground. The second stage is constellation networking: relying on inter-satellite links to connect multiple satellites into a space local area network. When the computing power of a single satellite is insufficient, idle computing power of neighboring satellites can be called upon to achieve distributed task processing and dynamic scheduling of inter-satellite resources. The third stage is the computing power satellite network: deploying dedicated large-scale computing nodes in space to form a space computing power cluster, achieving seamless integration of space and ground computing power, and directly providing powerful computing network services to ground terminals, deep-space probes, and even other spacecraft.
The development of space computing power has key technical thresholds that must be crossed at each stage. The single-satellite computing stage requires breakthroughs in chip radiation resistance, heat dissipation in vacuum environments, and other challenges, while also meeting the strict size, weight, power consumption, and cost requirements of satellites. The constellation networking stage requires breakthroughs in high-speed inter-satellite link technology, the construction of space network protocols and operating systems, etc. The computing power satellite network stage requires breakthroughs in ultra-large mass launch and on-orbit assembly, operation, and maintenance.
China’s space computing power industry has moved from theoretical exploration to substantive on-orbit verification and initial networking.
— Technological verification has achieved a breakthrough from "0" to "1." China has completed on-orbit testing of multiple satellites, successfully launched several experimental satellites carrying edge computing payloads, and verified the feasibility of using commercial components in orbit. In addition, China has achieved inter-satellite link connectivity, and self-developed laser inter-satellite link technology has completed high-speed transmission verification on multiple satellites.
— Constellation deployment has entered a period of intensive launches. Low-orbit broadband constellations such as the Qianfan Constellation (千帆星座) have begun regular launches. New-generation satellites generally reserve space for computing payloads, and the "integration of communication, navigation, and remote sensing" has been preliminarily achieved. GuoXing Aerospace released the "Star Computing Plan" (星算计划), planning to launch 2,800 computing satellites to form a network. Galaxy Space (银河航天) has launched more than 40 satellites into orbit and is developing a third-generation satellite platform oriented toward space computing power.
— An industry chain collaborative ecosystem has been preliminarily formed. The Space Computing Power Professional Committee and the Beijing Space Intelligence Computing Research Institute have been established, and the Beijing Space Computing Power Innovation Center has been inaugurated. The list of key common technology breakthroughs for space computing power announced ten major key projects, with more than ten leading enterprises including LandSpace (蓝箭航天), Galaxy Space, ZTE (中兴通讯), and BOE (京东方) jointly undertaking the projects, covering the entire industry chain including satellite platforms, chips, payloads, networking, software, and applications.
— Application scenarios are moving from "usable" to "good to use." The commercial implementation of space computing power on the consumer side and the industry side has shown initial results. In emergency scenarios such as forest fire prevention and flood disasters, remote sensing data combined with on-orbit computing power can achieve "minute-level" disaster information delivery, initially forming a commercial closed loop.
Relying on the manufacturing base and domestic demand market, exploring development models
"Whether space computing power should be pursued is a consensus, but how to pursue it is still being explored." Lu Jianhua believes.
"China’s advantage lies in the whole industry chain collaboration that concentrates resources to accomplish major tasks, a 'national team as foundation + private enterprise as supplement' model with Chinese characteristics." Guo Liang said that China is relying on its strong manufacturing base and domestic demand market to forge a multi-functional constellation path of deep integration of "communication, navigation, remote sensing, and computing power."
"China’s development of space computing power also faces many challenges." Guo Liang said. First is launch capacity and cost. This is the key physical bottleneck constraining the large-scale deployment of China’s space computing power nodes. Second is high-performance aerospace-grade chips. There is still a generation gap in high-end radiation-resistant AI chips and spaceborne high-performance processors, and some core components face the risk of "bottleneck" (卡脖子). Third is network protocols and ecological architecture. The successful construction of a computing power satellite network requires a unified space computing power network standard to carry it.
China has a complete aerospace hardware manufacturing supply chain, from solar panels, batteries, antennas to satellite platforms, with strong cost control and mass production potential. The theoretical research on 5G/6G and space-ground integrated information networks, along with the advantages of the ground base station industry, provide a solid foundation for the synergy of space computing power and ground computing power.
More importantly, China has a vast application scenario and domestic demand market. There is huge demand in fields such as smart cities, environmental monitoring, ocean shipping, and emergency rescue, providing rich "experimental fields" for space computing power. "We must use application scenarios to drive technological development." He Baohong said.
Focusing on the development of the space computing power industry, Zhao Ce believes it is necessary to strengthen synergy and coordination, improve the policy system and mechanisms; strengthen innovation-driven efforts, accelerate technological breakthroughs and engineering verification; strengthen application-driven efforts, cultivate application scenarios and service models.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭晓龙
In the height of summer, in Heilongjiang Province, Mingshui County (明水县), Tongquan Township (通泉乡), Hongwei Village (红卫村), contiguous fields of black soybeans are growing vigorously.
A large-horsepower tractor slowly passes, towing an AI (artificial intelligence) laser weeding machine as it advances steadily. Beneath the equipment, beams of fine blue laser sweep across the strips between the ridges, and weeds mixed in among the seedlings are burned off.
Liu Yunhong (刘运红), chairperson of the Heilongjiang Province Longjiang Commune Agricultural Planting Farmers’ Cooperative Union (龙江公社农业种植农民合作社联合社), walked half a ridge alongside the farm machinery before stopping. She crouched down, pinched with her fingertips a barnyard grass plant that had just been struck by the laser — the growth point was already scorched and withered, while the nearby black soybean seedlings still had bright, fresh leaves.
“In the past we could only bend over and pull weeds; who would have thought a laser could remove them?” Liu Yunhong explained that organic certification is strict — it must pass more than 270 indicator tests, and chemical herbicides are an absolute red line that cannot be touched.
The weed species are mixed; barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvetleaf, and a dozen others grow intermingled, requiring 3 to 4 weeding passes per season. In the past, a strong laborer could finish at most one mu in a whole day’s work, and the wages alone cost 200 yuan.
Hiring people is also difficult. Every weeding season, the village’s labor force is insufficient; by the time enough people are gathered, the weeds have already grown above the tips of the seedlings. Because there was no reliable weeding solution, organic cultivation never dared to expand the scale rashly.
The turning point came last year. Liu Yunhong also has a planting base in Harbin, and Harbin Huagong Zhiyun Technology Co., Ltd. (哈尔滨华工智耘科技有限公司) wanted to conduct laser weeding trials in her fields; that was the first time she saw this technology.
“It’s purely physical weeding, touching not a drop of pesticide — that exactly meets our needs.” Liu Yunhong did not rush to make a decision. Instead, she searched online for similar foreign products and found they were far more expensive, and moreover, the identification models of imported equipment were trained on foreign crops. Once on the black soil of Northeast China, they would likely fail to recognize local weeds and easily suffer from 水土不服 (shuǐ tǔ bù fú - “not acclimatized to the water and soil,” not suited to local conditions).
So for the entire year last year, Liu Yunhong followed the R&D team conducting small-scale trials, watching the equipment test the results over and over. She also brought weed samples from Mingshui County to the R&D team and accompanied the technical personnel as they crouched in the fields debugging the AI identification model.
This year, the AI laser weeding machine was formally put into large-scale use.
On the ridge, Jiang Yunfeng (姜云峰), manager of the Agronomy Department of Huagong Zhiyun, was staring at an operation tablet. On the screen, the number of identified plants, the number of weeds removed, and the area treated were updating in real time.
“The equipment is ‘eyes’ plus a ‘scalpel’ — it sees clearly, strikes accurately, does not lose its way, and moves steadily.” Jiang Yunfeng pointed at the equipment and explained: high-definition cameras are paired with a high-performance edge computing platform, scanning field plants thousands of times per second; the AI model can distinguish soybean seedlings from weeds in a few milliseconds, with a seedling injury rate below 0.1%; the self-developed laser control system combined with a dynamic targeting algorithm, once the target is locked, the laser precisely irradiates the meristem of the weed, causing the liquid inside the weed cells to vaporize, expand, and rupture, destroying the meristem — the net weed removal rate exceeds 95%.
In addition, the equipment is equipped with a self-developed high-precision positioning system, so even in complex plots it can accurately travel along the ridges without deviating the entire way. It also employs terrain-adaptive stable mobile robot chassis technology, adapting to various road conditions and enabling stable walking in complex environments.
Specifically for the Northeast ridge-cropping pattern and the weed species of the black soil, the team also made localized adaptations. “The AI model collects massive amounts of data in real time for learning; the more it is used, the more accurate it becomes,” Jiang Yunfeng said. By collecting sample data of local weeds at various growth stages, even weeds that have just emerged can now be precisely identified.
The efficiency gap is even more intuitive. “It can work nearly 100 mu in a single day.” Liu Yunhong did the math: this machine’s weeding efficiency is nearly a hundred times that of manual labor.
There is also little difficulty in operation. “It’s just like using a phone or a tablet — just select the corresponding crop model.” Pan Zhiyuan (潘志远), an operator at the cooperative, became independently proficient after only one hour of training.
“We have been collecting operational data and user feedback all this year, and we continuously optimize the identification model and operating parameters according to the agronomic characteristics of black soybean cultivation,” Jiang Yunfeng said. In the future, the equipment’s performance will be further upgraded, the stability of operation under different seedling ages and different weather conditions will be optimized, and precision weeding services will be provided for a greater variety of crops.
An income-increase account is calculated clearly. “The operational cost of the machine is more than half that of manual labor, and crop yield has increased by 10 to 30 percent.” Liu Yunhong did the detailed math: one season can save a considerable amount of money.
Even more significant is the premium brought by quality. “The procurement price of organic black soybeans is about three times that of ordinary black soybeans,” Liu Yunhong said. In the past, the scale of organic cultivation could not be raised, and stable high-end orders were unattainable. Now, with laser weeding as a foundation, large-scale production has real, tangible prospects.
Zhang Dong (张东), a large-scale grower in the village, runs to the fields every day. He follows the machine for one pass, crouches down, digs open the soil to check weed roots, and his doubts have turned into delight: “Next year I want to use it on my dozens of mu of soybean fields.” Seven more village collectives have proactively reached out, wanting to purchase AI laser weeding machines together with the cooperative.
Dong Xiaoqiu (董晓秋), the township chief of Tongquan Township (通泉乡), has also been spending a lot of time in the fields lately. In her view, the AI laser weeding machine brings not only a change in weeding methods but also an opportunity for upgrading the entire industry. “Now that weeding technology has been implemented, farmers have the confidence to expand planting, and we can follow the organic route to make the black soybean industry more refined and stronger.”
According to the cooperative plan, Huagong Zhiyun will work with Mingshui County to jointly build a large-scale demonstration zone for AI laser weeding application, forming a replicable and scalable model of smart agriculture, empowering the green agricultural development of the cold-region black soil over a broader scope.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李凯旋
In the scorching summer, it is the peak season for concentrated market availability of durian from Southeast Asia. Entering the Mengyang Fruit Wholesale Market (濛阳水果批发市场) in Chengdu, Sichuan, plump durians with well-formed shapes are neatly arranged, and a continuous stream of citizens come to select and purchase.
“In previous years at this time, a catty of durian cost over 30 yuan, and I couldn’t bear to buy it often. This year the price has dropped by nearly 30 percent, and the taste is still quite fresh. I basically buy it once a week,” said Ms. Liu (刘女士), a Chengdu citizen.
Chen Qiang (陈强), a merchant who has long operated the imported fruit business, has a more direct impression: in previous years, imported durian took a long time, with many rotten and damaged fruits, and the purchase price was also high. “This year, we can clearly feel that the fruits have a high degree of freshness and extremely low loss. Our costs have dropped and sales have increased.”
The favorable trend of both volume and price in the durian market is inseparable from the iterative upgrade of a cross-border logistics corridor.
In March this year, the China-Laos-Thailand “All-Rail Cold Chain Train” (中老泰“全铁冷链班列”) was officially launched. The route starts from Laem Chabang in Thailand, enters China via the Mohan Port (磨憨口岸) in Yunnan, and then goes directly to the Chengdu International Railway Port (成都国际铁路港). This corridor has now become an important trunk line for Southeast Asian tropical fruits entering the Chinese market. Relying on the advantages of high efficiency, intelligence, and low cost, it has changed the transportation pattern for fresh produce imports.
Why were durian prices high before? It stems from the strict storage and transportation conditions of durian — the shelf life at room temperature is short, and the requirements for transportation timeliness, temperature control, and transfer procedures are extremely high. Before the all-rail cold chain train was implemented, durian mainly relied on sea transportation and cross-border road transportation. It often took 5 to 7 days to transport from Southeast Asia to China, with complicated transfer links, and the fruit loss rate could reach as high as 30%. High logistics and loss costs accumulated layer by layer, ultimately pushing up the selling price.
In 2025, Chengdu Lumgang New Channel International Trade Co., Ltd. (成都陆港新通道国际贸易有限公司) was established. Relying on the advantages of the China-Laos Railway international trains, it deeply explores cross-border transportation and foreign trade resources, and goes all out to build a Western China agricultural product supply chain hub oriented toward Southeast Asia. The team repeatedly refined the cross-border cold chain business, continuously optimizing each link including transport capacity, customs clearance, and transshipment. Tailored cross-border cold chain transportation plans were designed for the tropical fruit market cycle, using intelligent temperature-controlled containers with 24-hour real-time monitoring, and a constant temperature cold chain of 13 degrees Celsius throughout the journey with intelligent temperature control “one container to the end” transportation. The fresh fruit loss rate was reduced to within 3%, and the transportation time was shortened to 2–4 days.
When the durians, kept fresh at a constant temperature all the way, arrive in Chengdu, they enter a dedicated convenient channel. Priority handling is given to the entire process of unloading, transshipment, marshalling, and customs clearance. From the time the goods enter the station to the completion of outbound distribution, the entire process takes only 90 minutes. Relying on a complete multimodal transport network, the fresh durians are quickly distributed to more than 30 cities including Chongqing, Xi’an, and Guiyang. As of now, the dedicated train has cumulatively transported over 1,000 tons of durian, and regional durian sales have increased year-on-year by 40%–50%.
Stable supply sources and fresh quality have continuously boosted merchants’ confidence in their operations. “In the past, doing imported durian business, I was most afraid of road congestion, damaged goods, and price increases — the risks were considerable,” said Manager Lin (林经理), who has been engaged in fruit wholesale business for eight years. “Now, railway cold chain transportation is fast and stable, and after-sales disputes have been greatly reduced. We are more reassured when stocking up.”
“We will actively expand trade categories, increase the intensity of introducing Southeast Asian fresh products such as mangosteen, longan, and coconut, so that more fresh fruits can enrich the people’s dining tables,” said Deng Ben (邓奔), General Manager of Chengdu Lumgang New Channel International Trade Co., Ltd.
Return to TopRecently, the nearshore ecosystem field-controlled experimental platform independently developed by the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院海洋研究所) was put into use in Sanggou Bay (桑沟湾), Rongcheng (荣成), Shandong Province. As a well-equipped comprehensive nearshore marine experimental platform, it has filled the short board of China's nearshore in-situ controlled experimental equipment. Equipped with multiple sets of monitoring and regulation modules, it can carry out diverse ecological simulation experiments. The platform is open to global research institutions and can assist in marine ecological restoration, fishery upgrading, and empower the high-quality development of the marine economy. The photo shows the nearshore ecosystem field-controlled experimental platform photographed in Sanggou Bay on July 20.
Photo by Li Xinjun (Xinhua)
By: 本报记者 温素威
Machines rumble without cease; the factory area’s lights burn long. Inside the production workshop of Tianjin Samsung Electric Motor, every automated production line operates at high speed, running at full capacity 24 hours a day continuously.
“Currently all production lines are fully open and running at full capacity,” introduced the production supervisor of Tianjin Samsung Electric Motor. As global demand for automotive electronic products continues to expand, Samsung continues to increase its capacity construction in Tianjin, building new and upgrading production lines. Relying on market dividends and capacity upgrades, the enterprise’s development momentum continues to be released. In the fourth quarter of 2025, orders grew by approximately 30% year-on-year; the annual output value increment steadily increased; development resilience is full.
Continuously deeply cultivating the Chinese market, constantly optimizing industrial layout, Samsung has steadily completed the three-level leap of “landing and settlement — deep integration — iterative upgrading,” realizing a deep transformation from “entering China” to “taking root in China,” and then to “symbiotic development.” As of the end of 2025, Samsung has laid out 16 production enterprises in multiple locations including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Xi’an, etc., with cumulative investment in China exceeding 55 billion US dollars, constructing an industrial matrix covering diverse fields such as high-end manufacturing, semiconductors, and new energy vehicle power batteries.
Industrial iteration accelerates, transformation steps never stop. In January this year, Samsung’s localization layout for medical devices added another piece, as the Jiangsu Drug Administration (江苏省药监部门) issued relevant licenses for its first localized ultrasound diagnostic product; in February, inside the workshop of Suzhou Samsung Electronics Factory, the HERA W20 and R20 series high-end ultrasound diagnostic instruments successfully rolled off the production line and achieved mass production. This production line is custom-built for the Chinese medical market, focusing on R&D and production of high-end medical equipment, from component assembly to whole-machine performance testing, achieving full-process automation and standardized control, assisting the high-quality development of the medical and health industry.
Innovation empowers development, collaboration gathers strength to move forward. This year, the Samsung Biopharmaceutical R&D Center (三星生物制药研发中心) settled in Changping, Beijing (北京昌平), marking Samsung’s first layout of the biopharmaceutical industry in China, focusing on innovative medical technology R&D; Samsung established an Advanced Manufacturing Technology R&D Center (先进生产制造技术研发中心) in Suzhou, focusing on core technology R&D in advanced manufacturing fields such as robotics and automation. Samsung has laid out 14 R&D centers in China, with investment continuously increasing, and the proportion of cutting-edge industry investment approaching 90%. The enterprise relies on the model of “local independent R&D + global collaborative innovation,” deeply cultivating tracks such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and 6G, building a full-chain innovation system of chip R&D, communication technology, and smart terminals, solidifying the foundation for long-term development with scientific and technological innovation strength.
Technology drives empowerment, symbiotic win-win on the chain. Samsung’s long-term partner, Jiemei Technology (洁美科技), deeply cultivates the supporting field of electronic components, and through continuous technological innovation, has grown into a global leading enterprise in the segments of thin carrier tapes and release films. “Samsung shares experience with us in business philosophy, production management, technical standards, etc., and conducts regular technical exchanges every year,” said the person in charge of Jiemei Technology. From the Tianjin high-end manufacturing base to the new high-end medical production line in Suzhou, from core component supporting to full industry chain collaboration, Samsung fully exerts the leading role of a chain-head enterprise, using technology sharing, quality co-building, and green co-action as anchors, empowering nearly 3,000 upstream and downstream suppliers in transformation and upgrading, assisting regional industrial clusters in improving quality and efficiency.
“China has always been a vital overseas market.” Zhang Daijun (张代君), Chief Vice President of Samsung China, stated that the enterprise will continue to deepen investment layout, broaden cooperation fields, grow together with the Chinese economy, share the opportunities of the times, and jointly build a long-term future.
Xining, July 20 (Reporter Qiao Dong (乔栋)) — The outcomes of the 27th China·Qinghai Green Development Investment and Trade Fair were recently released. A total of 108 projects were signed, with a total investment amount of 75.8 billion yuan, covering key areas such as new energy, new materials, comprehensive utilization of salt lake resources, commerce and logistics, and cross-border trade.
This year's Qinghai Fair, centering on the theme of "Open Cooperation·Green Development," set up three major exhibition zones: a Green Development Pavilion, a Cooperation and Exchange Pavilion, and a Regional Development Pavilion. The "Cloud Qinghai Fair" (云上青洽会) created an interactive and immersive participation experience, with online exhibition visits exceeding 36 million person-times.
Return to TopLiaoning Province’s Shenyang City, relying on the 2026 Northeast China City Football League (东北地区城市足球联赛, abbreviated as "Northeast Super" (东北超)), enhances the city’s visibility and explores the path of in-depth integrated development of culture, tourism, sports, and commerce. The city has set up 140 second-site viewing spots, built consumption carriers along five main lines, launched a ticket stub platform, and distributed consumption vouchers to activate the match economy; local culture is integrated both inside and outside the venues, creating a strong atmosphere of nationwide match-watching. At the same time, scenic spot discounts have been introduced, volunteer teams have been formed, and warm-hearted services demonstrate the city’s warmth. The matches have effectively driven revenue growth in cultural and museum, catering, retail, and other business formats, linked the Shenyang metropolitan area to achieve resource interconnection, guest-source sharing, and business-format synergy. In the first five rounds of matches, the "Northeast Super" second venues across Shenyang City cumulatively received 4.369 million person-visits and achieved operating revenue of 395 million yuan; for the three days before and after each of the first four home matches of the Shenyang team, the city received a total of 14.5995 million tourists and achieved total tourist spending of 12.626 billion yuan. Leveraging the football IP and the "Northeast Super" match brand, Shenyang comprehensively showcases the city’s cultural heritage and dynamic appearance, uses business-format integration to leverage consumption upgrading, uses regional coordination to consolidate development synergy, and continuously injects strong momentum into the city’s high-quality development.
Data sources: CPC Shenyang Municipal Committee Propaganda Department (中共沈阳市委宣传部), Shenyang Daily (沈阳日报社), and Shenyang Federation of Literary and Art Circles (沈阳市文学艺术界联合会).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴 丹
In the height of summer, good news is in sight. Admission letters are being sent out from colleges and universities one after another. Delivered together with the admission letters are the introduction to student financial aid policies and the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form (家庭经济困难学生认定申请表).
The national student loan (国家助学贷款) is the nation's steadfast commitment — ensuring that no student drops out of school due to family financial difficulties.
It requires no collateral, no guarantee; while the student is in school, the interest is fully subsidized by fiscal funds; after graduation, there are reasonable repayment periods and grace periods. It is a kind of trust: believing that you are willing to study, believing that you can become a capable person, believing that you will pass on this warmth.
A reporter from this newspaper conducted an exclusive interview with the relevant person in charge of the National Student Financial Aid Administration Center (全国学生资助管理中心) of the Ministry of Education, carefully sorting out the relevant policies and processing procedures for national student loans, answering questions and resolving doubts for the vast number of students and parents.
— Editor
1. What is a national student loan? What can it be used for?
The national student loan is a credit loan led by the government, with fiscal interest subsidies, provided by financial institutions such as the China Development Bank (国家开发银行) and Bank of China (中国银行) to students from families with financial difficulties in colleges and universities. It is prioritized for paying tuition and accommodation fees, and can also be used to supplement daily living expenses.
2. What types of national student loans are there? What are the differences?
National student loans are divided into two types. Based on the place of application, they are divided into the student-origin credit student loan (生源地信用助学贷款) handled at the place of household registration and the on-campus national student loan (校园地国家助学贷款) handled at the college or university.
3. Can the student-origin credit student loan and the on-campus national student loan be applied for simultaneously?
No.
4. What conditions must be met to apply for a student loan?
National student loans are targeted at full-time regular undergraduate and junior college students (including those pursuing a second bachelor's degree, higher vocational students, and preparatory students) from families with financial difficulties, as well as full-time graduate students. The student-origin credit student loan requires a co-borrower (共同借款人) (who can be the student's father or mother, or another guardian); the household registrations of the co-borrower and the student must be in the same county (city, district, banner).
5. How often does a student loan need to be applied for? How much money can be applied for each time?
The student-origin credit student loan is applied for, approved, and disbursed on an annual basis; the on-campus national student loan is generally applied for, approved, and disbursed on an academic year basis. The maximum amount that undergraduate and junior college students can apply for per person per year is 20,000 yuan, and the maximum for graduate students per person per year is 25,000 yuan.
6. What is the interest rate for the student loan? How long is the term? Do you need to repay interest first while still in school?
The interest rate for national student loans is the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) (贷款市场报价利率) for the same period and grade minus 70 basis points. The loan term is the length of schooling plus 15 years, with a maximum of 22 years. At the same time, a grace period for principal repayment (还本宽限期) is established, with a maximum of 5 years; during the grace period, only interest needs to be paid, and principal repayment is not required. Interest while the student is in school is fully subsidized by fiscal funds.
7. What materials need to be prepared for applying for a student loan?
For the student-origin credit student loan, the first application requires providing the ID cards and household registration books of the student and the co-borrower, the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form, and the student ID card or admission letter. Among these, the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form is sent together with the admission letter. It can also be provided free of charge when handling the application on site, or downloaded from the official website of the National Student Financial Aid Administration Center.
For the on-campus national student loan, the student's own ID card and the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form need to be provided.
8. What are the application channels?
For the student-origin credit student loan, new students, after receiving the admission letter, apply to the county-level student financial aid administration department at their place of household registration; current students apply to the county-level student financial aid administration department during the summer vacation. For the first loan, the student and the co-borrower need to go together to the county-level student financial aid administration department for an offline face-to-face signing (the China Development Bank has launched a new function for the co-borrower to authorize online for the first loan; if the co-borrower is unable to attend the offline face-to-face signing, they can handle it online, and the student can go to the offline processing point in person for face-to-face signing).
For the on-campus national student loan, the borrowing student must submit a loan application to the bank through the school after the new academic year begins (the specific time is stipulated by each school). Submit the application online or offline according to the requirements of the contracted bank.
9. What materials need to be prepared for a loan renewal? Through what channels is it handled?
For the student-origin credit student loan, because the student has already provided some materials during the first loan, for renewal, only the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form and the student ID card need to be provided again. The student can log directly into the contracted bank's system or app to submit the application online.
For the on-campus national student loan, the student's own ID card and the Financial Difficulties Student Certification Application Form need to be provided. Under the unified organization of the school, submit the application online or offline according to the requirements of the contracted bank.
10. Are there time requirements for applying for a student loan? For example, from which month to which month each year can the application be made?
The student-origin credit student loan is generally applied for from July to September each year. The on-campus national student loan is generally applied for after the student enters school. Please refer to the school's requirements for the specific time.
11. After the loan application is approved, when will the money be received? Is the money transferred to the student's card or directly to the school?
After the loan application is approved, the bank will disburse it as soon as possible. The loan used for tuition and accommodation fees will be remitted directly into the school's account (the public bank account opened uniformly by the school's finance department), and the remaining part will be remitted into the student's personal account (the personal dedicated fund account opened by the bank for the borrowing student, bound to the personal loan contract).
12. What needs to be done after receiving the money? For example, give feedback to the bank?
After the student receives the money in the personal account, they carry out a withdrawal operation according to the bank's instructions, withdrawing the funds from the personal account to their own savings card. Then they can use it independently. No feedback is needed to the bank.
13. If a student faces funding difficulties before the loan application is approved, what avenues are available to seek help?
Before reporting for enrollment, undergraduate and junior college freshmen from families with particularly severe financial difficulties in the central and western regions can apply for the Zixi Plan (滋蕙计划) funding under the Central Special Lottery Public Welfare Fund Education Assistance Project (中央专项彩票公益金教育助学项目). They can receive a one-time subsidy for transportation costs from their place of family residence to the admitted institution and for short-term living expenses after enrollment.
When reporting for enrollment, students who have processed national student loans, as well as other students who have not yet raised the necessary fees, can all enroll through the "green channel" (绿色通道), with tuition and accommodation fees deferred. All colleges and universities have this channel.
14. If a student decides to repeat a year or give up enrollment after having applied for a student loan, what happens to the loan already applied for?
For the student-origin credit student loan, the student submits an application to the county-level student financial aid administration department. Upon successful application, a receipt code will be received. After enrollment, the student needs to promptly inform the student financial aid administration department of the attending college or university of the receipt code. After the university and the bank review it separately, the loan will be disbursed promptly. If the student processes the loan but does not report to the school for enrollment, or does not inform the school of the receipt code, it is deemed that the loan was not successfully processed, and the bank will not disburse the loan.
For the on-campus national student loan, the student needs to apply and process it after enrollment, so this problem does not exist.
15. If a student suspends studies due to illness, repeats a grade, or has other circumstances such as joining the military during school, what happens to the loan?
During the student's period of study, including suspension of studies due to illness, joining the military, continuing to pursue a degree, etc., all loan interest is subsidized by fiscal funds. There is no need to repay principal or interest while in school. If the above circumstances exist, the student must promptly inform the county-level or university student financial aid administration department that handled the loan at the time, so that changes can be made to the student status information and interest subsidy information.
16. How to repay after graduation? What are the repayment channels?
After graduation, the student needs to repay the full loan principal and interest in accordance with the contract agreement. Repayment can be made through the contracted bank's app, or by going to the county-level student financial aid administration department at the place of household registration to swipe a POS machine for repayment.
17. Can the loan be repaid early?
If financial circumstances improve, the loan can be repaid early at any time.
18. If the mobile phone number is changed, does the bank need to be notified?
If the mobile phone number is changed, the bank app must be logged into promptly to update it. The bank will regularly push repayment reminders via the mobile phone number to prevent forgetting to repay.
19. If the repayment is forgotten on time and it becomes overdue, what are the consequences? Will it affect the credit report?
If it becomes overdue, a bad record in the personal credit report will be generated, which will have a certain impact on future applications for other loans such as mortgages and car loans.
20. Are there consultation phone numbers or other consultation channels?
If students have any questions, they can call the Ministry of Education's higher education student financial aid hotline at 010-66097980, 010-66096590, or call the hotlines set up by the student-origin place or the university, or call the contracted bank's official customer service phone number for consultation.
21. Where can the most accurate, most authoritative, most comprehensive, and latest student loan policies and processing notices be found?
For national student loans and other student financial aid policies, you can check them on the Ministry of Education Government Services Platform (https://zwfw.moe.gov.cn/). For processing notices, please contact the student financial aid administration department at the student-origin place or the university for specific inquiries.
In addition, we solemnly remind students: Handling the national student loan does not involve any fees, nor will it require a transfer of money. Please be sure to stay alert and guard against being deceived.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴 丹
Xiao Song (小宋, pseudonym), a graduate of Shijiazhuang No. 1 Middle School in Hebei, still has a fresh memory of the summer after the college entrance examination.
During the summer vacation of 2023, when he received the admission notice from Anhui Agricultural University, he was on duty in a booth at a parking lot.
For him, the tuition fees for four years of university were no small sum. How to scrape together the tuition fees and whether he could enroll smoothly became Xiao Song's biggest worry at that time.
The financial aid policy promotional materials enclosed with the admission notice, as well as the "green channel" (绿色通道) and national student loan policies introduced on the university website and public account, gave Xiao Song hope. He called the Anhui Agricultural University summer financial aid hotline. The teacher from the financial aid management center explained in detail the key points of the student-origin credit-based student loan (生源地信用助学贷款) policy, such as what the loan limit was, how the interest was calculated, who would subsidize the interest during the school period, how to repay after graduation, and whether there was a grace period. The teacher also proactively connected him with staff at the financial aid center of the local education bureau in his registered residence, telling him the procedures and required materials.
Before the semester started, Xiao Song went to the financial aid center of the local education bureau, where the staff helped him organize and submit the student loan application materials. "At that moment, I truly felt that I was not alone on my academic journey," Xiao Song said.
After successfully enrolling, he submitted the loan receipt to the university's financial aid management center. The process was smooth: the university entered it into the system and waited for the bank to review and disburse the funds. The loan amount fully covered the tuition and accommodation fees, and the remaining funds were set aside for daily living expenses, allowing Xiao Song to fully devote himself to his studies.
During his studies in the smart agriculture major, thanks to his solid professional foundation, Xiao Song was selected for a provincial-level plant pathology laboratory, led three university-level research projects (two successfully completed, one ongoing), and also participated in the research work of a provincial-level college student innovation and entrepreneurship training program, actively applying for patents. At the same time, relying on national grants, hardship subsidies, social assistance, and work-study positions, his life was also freed from worries.
Xiao Song plans to apply for graduate school at his own university and continue to delve into the field of smart agriculture. To his delight, the loan application process has now been simplified, and the loan limit has also increased.
"A complete financial aid guarantee system has cleared the economic obstacles on my academic path. Along the way, many people have extended a helping hand, which is why I can forge ahead toward the future without any concerns," Xiao Song said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曹文轩
On July 13, the number of check-ins at Hainan’s Youth (Talent) Dream-Building Hostels (青年（人才）筑梦驿站) exceeded 10,000. In February of this year, the construction of Hainan’s Youth (Talent) Dream-Building Hostels was listed as one of the top-ten provincial livelihood practical projects, and it formally went online in March. Any qualified young person traveling to Hainan (including cross-city/county travel within the province) to look for work may apply for up to 7 days and 6 nights of free accommodation in total. How is the experience? Chen Qi (陈琦), who once stayed at a hostel, used four “very”s to describe it: “Applying was very convenient, the stay was very comfortable, the service was very heartwarming, and the impression was very deep.”
It turned out that Chen Qi encountered a small setback before checking in. In April, she traveled from Chengmai County (澄迈县) in Hainan Province to Dongfang City (东方市) to take a teacher recruitment exam, and she noticed information about the hostel on a social platform. “At first I was very excited, but I immediately lost heart — I was driving myself, and the application required uploading a transportation voucher, which I didn’t have.” That evening, a phone call turned the situation around.
“We discovered that there was a young person who met the check-in conditions but had not applied. After learning about Chen Qi’s situation, we guided her to fill out and upload an explanation according to a template. We also communicated with the higher-level department, processed it urgently, and completed the review in less than an hour, arranging for her to stay at a hostel near the exam venue,” recalled Wen Jinfang (文金芳), Office Director of the Communist Youth League Dongfang Municipal Committee (共青团东方市委).
“Building a youth-friendly city and operating the Youth (Talent) Dream-Building Hostels well is critical. Only by offering meticulous service can we make young people feel the warmth of this city,” said Fu Wen (符雯), Secretary of the Communist Youth League Dongfang Municipal Committee. The city-wide teacher recruitment exam in April was the hostel’s first “big test”; at that time, over 3,000 people signed up to take the exam. After sending out reminder text messages about available hostel stays, the staff of the Communist Youth League Dongfang Municipal Committee also organized volunteers to call more than 700 candidates who met the hostel check-in conditions, informing them point-to-point, and coordinated with the hostel to increase the number of beds. In the end, they ensured that more than 400 interested young people successfully checked in.
This warmth comes from intensity. To support the construction of the Free Trade Port, Hainan is 求贤若渴 (qiú xián ruò kě - “seek talent as if thirsty,” desperately eager for talent). After achieving the 2018 goal of “One Million Talents Enter Hainan” (百万人才进海南) last year, at the end of that year it launched the “One Million Talents Revitalize Hainan” (百万英才兴海南) action plan, proposing to strive to add another one million talents to Hainan within five years. Therefore, as the “first stop” for young job seekers, the Youth (Talent) Dream-Building Hostel project was formally included in the 2026 list of Hainan Province’s top-ten provincial-level livelihood practical matters. The project is coordinated by special provincial-level funds, with unified construction and operational standards.
Through the “Hainan Communist Youth League” (海南共青团) public account, one can look up all the youth hostels across the province and apply with one click; supporting materials are submitted once and valid across the entire island; beds, job positions, talent policies, and entrepreneurship support information are shared across the whole island, breaking down information barriers between cities and counties. As of now, Hainan has built 66 standardized hostels covering 18 cities and counties, primarily hotel-style and apartment-style, with a total of 1,248 beds. Since going online, they have served young people from 29 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.
“The QR code anomaly has been resolved; please inform students as soon as possible,” “A student from Kunming, Yunnan, is going to Sanya for an interview; please handle urgently.” In the “Provincial Youth Hostel Management and Service Work Group” (全省青年驿站管理及服务工作群), the 12355 Hainan Provincial Youth Service Desk (12355海南省青少年服务台) promptly relays consultation issues, and the Youth League organizations of each city and county take them up and coordinate resolutions. Several months after going online, the hostel policy has also been improved and expanded. Young people aged 18 or above, with a college or higher degree (including junior college), within three years of graduation or current students in their graduation year, who are participating in written exams, interviews, physical examinations, political vetting, internships, or innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, may all apply. Various localities also use the hostels as platform bases to continuously hold activities such as youth night schools and employment and entrepreneurship policy briefings, and to coordinate with industrial parks and enterprises to deliver job opportunities on-site.
In terms of location, the hostels are concentrated near transportation hubs, industrial parks, talent markets, and major commercial areas. In the rooms, basic amenities such as private bathrooms, water, electricity, and internet are all complete. “The youth hostel helped relieve a lot of pressure for a young person like me who just graduated and was short of money,” said Huang Linsheng (黄临胜), who graduated from a school in Jiangxi and went to Sanya in July for an interview. Counting on his fingers, he calculated, “For the same living conditions, I saved at least 1,000 yuan.” After checking in for three days, he passed the interview at a foreign company.
“Young people’s needs are the direction for us to optimize services,” said a relevant person in charge of the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League (共青团海南省委). Going forward, with the support and cooperation of various units, the Hainan Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League will continue to promote the standardization and quality improvement of youth hostels, the upgrading of services, continuously refine the station layout, enrich service content, optimize operational models, and persistently open up the full-chain service channel for young people’s job seeking, innovation, entrepreneurship, and urban integration.
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, July 20 (Reporter Wu Chuqi (吴储岐)) To deeply implement the national strategy of actively responding to population aging, strengthen the construction of a team of professional and technical personnel in elderly care services, and with the approval of the State Council, establish the professional qualification of Elderly Care Service Professional (养老服务师). In accordance with the relevant provisions of the national professional qualification system, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) jointly issued the Interim Provisions on the Elderly Care Service Professional Qualification System (养老服务师职业资格制度暂行规定).
The Interim Provisions make 23 specific provisions on the Elderly Care Service Professional Qualification System from five aspects: general provisions, examinations, professional competencies, registration, and supplementary provisions. They clarify that the Elderly Care Service Professional qualification is a level-evaluation type professional qualification, applicable to professional and technical personnel engaged in elderly care service work in settings such as home, community, and institutions. They clarify that this professional qualification is set at three levels: junior, intermediate, and senior. Among them, the junior and intermediate levels implement an examination system with a unified national syllabus, unified question-setting, and unified organization; relevant provisions for the senior Elderly Care Service Professional qualification will be formulated separately. They respectively specify in detail the academic conditions and the requirements for years of work in elderly care services for participating in the junior and intermediate examinations. They clarify that the passing standard for each subject examination is generally 60% of the full score of the test paper, and upon passing the examination, paper and electronic certificates will be issued.
The Interim Provisions specify the professional competency requirements for Elderly Care Service Professionals. In addition to possessing good political qualities, abiding by professional ethics, and loving the elderly care cause, junior Elderly Care Service Professionals shall master basic elderly care service professional knowledge and techniques, be able to participate in comprehensive assessments of elderly people's abilities and other conditions, provide services such as disability care and rehabilitation services, and carry out basic service quality and effectiveness evaluations. Intermediate Elderly Care Service Professionals shall possess relatively rich professional knowledge and practical experience, be able to formulate and implement care plans or service demand solutions, formulate and implement training and mentoring plans for elderly care personnel, and provide elderly care service information consultation, resource linkage, service referral, etc.
The Interim Provisions determine that the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security shall jointly be responsible for the policy formulation of the Elderly Care Service Professional Qualification System, and shall provide guidance, supervision, and inspection of the implementation of the system according to the division of responsibilities. The Elderly Care Service Professional Qualification Certificate implements a registration service system, which is the responsibility of the Social Welfare Center of the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部社会福利中心), which shall annually publish the registration status to the public. Employers in various localities may, based on work needs, appoint personnel who have obtained the Elderly Care Service Professional Qualification Certificate to corresponding-level professional and technical positions.
Return to TopOn July 20, the Shili Yunting (十里云庭) project, a resettlement site in the New West Station area (新西站区域) of Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, commenced apartment distribution work, with resettlement households selecting apartments.
This project is a key urban renewal project in the High-Speed Rail New City area (高铁新城片区) of Shushan District, including 26 residential buildings, 1 primary school, 1 kindergarten, 6 supporting service buildings, and underground garages and other facilities.
Photo by Chen Sanhu (陈三虎).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 浩
Upgraded and issued a yellow flood warning, numbered floods occurred on major rivers... Flood forecasts provide fundamental support for flood control engineering dispatch, hazard inspection and emergency protection, and risk avoidance evacuation and relocation.
Flood forecasts are predictions of the development of floods over a certain future period, based on the laws of flood formation and movement.
The "List of Numbered Floods on Major Rivers Nationwide" issued by the Ministry of Water Resources increased the number of rivers with numbered floods from 19 to 116; built flood forecast schemes for over 5,800 stations on medium and small rivers; since the start of the flood season, cumulatively produced and released 503,000 station-time flood forecasts, with the accuracy of flood forecasts for major rivers during the critical period reaching 90%.
How are flood forecasts realized? How can the flood forecast lead time be extended? The reporter interviewed relevant experts.
Flood forecasts require not only looking at water, but also looking at rainfall and looking at clouds.
Recently, affected by Typhoon Bavi, 135 rivers in the Songliao Basin experienced floods above the warning level. The Ministry of Water Resources Information Center judged three days in advance that the Huifa River would exceed the safety level along its entire course and that the main stream of the Liao River would exceed the warning level.
Being three days ahead relies on the "sky-space-ground-water-engineering" (天空地水工) integrated monitoring and sensing system. Zhao Lanlan (赵兰兰), Deputy Director of the First Division of Water Regime of the Ministry of Water Resources Information Center (水利部信息中心), introduced that flood forecasts require not only looking at water, but also looking at rainfall and looking at clouds.
In the sky, the "Water Resources No. 1" (水利一号) satellite and the networked 34 remote-sensing satellites scan key flood control areas at hourly intervals, quickly identifying floodplain inundation and waterlogged flooded areas. In the air, water resources rainfall-measuring radars capture heavy rainfall cloud clusters, achieving a shift in monitoring from "rainfall on the ground" to "rain in the clouds." Finally, "ground, water, and engineering" (地、水、工) work in close coordination: hydrological gauging stations and engineering safety monitoring points are paired with water resources Beidou technology (水利北斗) to transmit data from remote mountain stations and collect data on precipitation, water level, flow rate, and so on in real time.
"Seeing accurately" also requires "calculating accurately." "We use a 'high-fidelity' digital flow field simulation mathematical model to carry out full-chain rolling forecasts," introduced Zhao Lanlan. The "cloud-rain" short-term imminent precipitation forecast model conducts 6-hour "1 km × 1 km" grid rainfall forecasts. In addition, by dynamically adjusting the parameters of the flood forecast model, inputting the forecast results into the hydrodynamic evolution and water engineering optimal dispatch model, and combining with the high-precision digital twin basin base plate, we can carry out flood evolution analysis for key river sections, ultimately generating multiple sets of dispatch schemes to support engineering dispatch command and decision-making.
"Technology empowerment and digital intelligence empowerment strongly support flood prevention and fighting," introduced Fu Jing (付静), Director of the Ministry of Water Resources Information Center. 240 water resources rainfall-measuring radars cover an area of about 900,000 square kilometers; a drone monitoring shared service platform for the Ministry of Water Resources was built; over 36,000 channels of water resources video resources were connected, and over 50,000 channels of high-point videos are shared on demand from China Tower Corporation (中国铁塔公司).
Advance forecasting provides support for optimizing rehearsal plans. For example, affected by Typhoon Maysak, rainfall in many areas of the Xijiang River basin broke historical extremes. The water resources department carried out rolling flood forecasts and risk assessments, cumulatively generating over 100 sets of dispatch schemes and issuing 32 dispatch orders to achieve flood retention and peak reduction.
From July 10 to 11, Mabian Yi Autonomous County (马边彝族自治县) in Sichuan Province experienced a heavy rainfall process, and a race-against-time evacuation unfolded.
At 16:00 on July 10, water resources rainfall-measuring radars detected that a strong rainfall cloud cluster was continuously moving toward the airspace above Mabian County. Subsequently, they also monitored the formation of a new convective cloud cluster, whose area of influence gradually expanded.
The Ministry of Water Resources successively issued a yellow flash flood disaster short-term imminent forecast and warning to Mabian County, and the Sichuan Provincial Water Resources Department immediately carried out a step-by-step wake-up and response call. Relying on the flash flood disaster forecast, warning, rehearsal, and plan "four-pre" platform (山洪灾害预报预警预演预案“四预”平台), the Mabian County Water Affairs Bureau issued 120 pieces of warning and evacuation information, and 1,412 households (4,814 people) were evacuated in a timely manner.
Wang Hao (王浩), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and honorary director of the Water Resources Research Institute of the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (中国水利水电科学研究院), introduced that under the influence of multiple factors such as climate change, the extremeness, destructiveness, and compound cascading effects of flood disasters have become more prominent, especially regional floods, sudden flash floods, and long-duration droughts, which place higher demands on engineering resilience, dispatch command, and emergency response.
Wang Hao introduced that the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research has currently constructed a meteorological-hydrological integrated forecast model covering the entire country. This forecast model connects atmospheric rainfall forecasts and basin hydrological responses, realizing a full-chain continuous forecast from "rainfall in the sky" to "water coming into the river channel," effectively extending the flood forecast lead time and improving forecast accuracy.
Monitoring equipment is the "eyes" of flood prevention. Wang Hao suggested that under extreme conditions, traditional monitoring equipment is prone to problems such as power failure, signal interruption, sedimentation damage, and so on. Next, efforts should be strengthened in the research, development, and deployment of waterproof, pressure-resistant, low-power-consumption intelligent sensor terminals and other equipment to ensure the continuity and stability of monitoring data.
The popularization and application of artificial intelligence large models provide entirely new ideas for the planning and layout of the water cycle monitoring station network. Wang Hao indicated that artificial intelligence large models can simulate and deduce, optimize and integrate the station network layout, and achieve "measurement-calculation integration." Water and rainfall monitoring is transforming from the traditional "contact-type, point-wise" model to a "non-contact, area-wise" model.
Artificial intelligence large models will profoundly reshape the flood prevention operational system. Wang Hao introduced that traditional flood forecasts rely on professional accumulation and personal experience. After massive historical flood events, real-time meteorological and hydrological data, and topographic and geological information are comprehensively learned by artificial intelligence large models, they can intelligently deduce multiple flood evolution scenarios and precisely calculate river channel water level changes under different rainfall intensities. For example, flood control dispatch involves complex decisions such as joint dispatch of reservoir groups, the timing of activating flood detention and storage areas, and the opening degree of flood-diversion gates. The combination of artificial intelligence large models and hydrodynamic mechanistic models can quickly simulate the flood propagation process under different dispatch schemes, compare inundation ranges, loss levels, and engineering safety margins, greatly shortening decision-making time and improving the scientific nature of decisions.
For large models to truly play a role on the front line of flood prevention, they still need to continuously overcome challenges. Wang Hao suggested that at the data level, barriers among meteorological, hydrological, geological, engineering, and other multi-source data should be broken down to construct a unified, high-quality data foundation; at the computing power level, computing power should be improved from multiple dimensions such as hardware infrastructure and distributed architecture; at the algorithm level, the physical mechanism of runoff generation and concentration and reservoir dispatch constraints should be deeply integrated with the large model, forming a large model that both "understands water resources" and "can perform reasoning."
Return to TopBEIJING, July 20 (Reporters Li Hongmei (李红梅), Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿), Ju Yunpeng (巨云鹏)) — In the Meteorological Special Session of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局) released the artificial intelligence meteorological service system “Fenghe” (风和) large language model and launched the “Fenghe” global open-source initiative.
“Fenghe” is the world’s first open-source meteorological large language model with hundreds of billions of parameters, jointly developed by the Public Meteorological Service Center of the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局公共气象服务中心) together with the Xiong'an Meteorological Artificial Intelligence Innovation Research Institute (雄安气象人工智能创新研究院), Zhipu (智谱), and other units. It can provide intelligent support for weather analysis and judgment, risk assessment, and meteorological services. Based on the Earth system data resource base, “Fenghe” has trained 50 million tokens of high-quality meteorological service corpus, integrated authoritative meteorological data, and has completed the filing for generative artificial intelligence, providing users with safe and controllable model applications.
“Fenghe” not only provides basic support for the national meteorological service business, offering personalized and intelligent meteorological information queries, meteorological service suggestions, and meteorological risk warnings to the domestic public, but also deeply integrates into the United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative. Its international version has been launched and integrated into the China Meteorological Intelligent Early Warning Solution “Mazu” (妈祖), providing global users with intelligent Q&A in Chinese and English, weather queries, and risk analysis services.
With the launch of the “Fenghe” global open-source initiative, the China Meteorological Administration has opened the complete model weights on multiple platforms, and simultaneously opened standardized application programming interfaces (API), cloud services, and customized deployment solutions, building an open and shared meteorological artificial intelligence ecosystem. The launch of the “Fenghe” global open-source initiative is not only the opening of the model code but also provides a complete set of technical delivery solutions, allowing global users to embed “Fenghe” into various terminals such as embodied intelligence, apps, and mini-programs, thereby building an open and shared meteorological artificial intelligence ecosystem, enabling meteorological AI services to reach every person.
At the meeting, the China Meteorological Administration announced the launch of the construction of the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Prediction and Early Warning of Meteorological Disasters. This is the world’s first bilateral international cooperation laboratory in the field of meteorological artificial intelligence applications. The laboratory will target meteorological disasters such as typhoons, heavy precipitation, high temperatures, and droughts, develop key technologies for sub-seasonal to seasonal scale intelligent early warning, build an international demonstration platform supporting the United Nations Early Warnings for All initiative, and rely on the China Meteorological Intelligent Early Warning Solution “Mazu” to create a hub for sharing meteorological AI technology and jointly cultivating talents facing Southeast Asia and radiating to countries jointly building the Belt and Road. The laboratory will focus on overcoming two major bottlenecks: sub-seasonal scale multi-sphere coupling AI modeling and small-sample disaster transfer fine-tuning, and build a China-Thailand integrated multi-hazard long-period early warning system. The laboratory will be jointly led by the Xiong'an Meteorological Artificial Intelligence Innovation Research Institute and the Climate Center of the Thailand Meteorological Department, implementing a dual-director system for China and Thailand.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 姜 帆摄影报道
The Senlong Zangbo River (森隆藏布河) is located deep in the core area of the Qiangtang National Nature Reserve (羌塘国家级自然保护区) in the northern part of Nyima County (尼玛县), Nagqu City (那曲市), Tibet Autonomous Region. Around July each year, young Tibetan antelope born at calving grounds over a hundred kilometers away from the Senlong Zangbo River follow their mothers on migration back to their habitat. Tibetan antelope gather here and cross the river one after another, and the scene is 蔚为壮观 (wèi wéi zhuàng guān - "luxuriantly forming a magnificent view," presenting a grand spectacle).
According to Ngawang Lodro (阿旺洛卓), station chief of the Cuoluomu Management Station (措罗木管理站) of the Nagqu Area Administration Bureau (那曲地区管理局) of the Qiangtang National Nature Reserve, in the past three years, the size of the Tibetan antelope population migrating across the river from here has been conservatively estimated at over 150,000 each year.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Our correspondent Jiang Xuehong (蒋雪鸿)) Meteorological monitoring shows that on July 20 daytime, heavy rainfall occurred in parts of Hebei, Tianjin, Jiangsu, Anhui, Guangdong, Guangxi and other areas.
The National Meteorological Center forecasts that relatively heavy precipitation will fall in Guangxi and the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, while multiple thundery showers are expected in Inner Mongolia, North China and other areas. Looking at the specifics: over the next three days, parts of southern China, the western and central-northern regions south of the Yangtze River, and the Jianghuai area will see heavy to torrential rain, with locally extreme downpours; these areas will also be accompanied by severe convective weather such as short-duration intense rainfall, thunderstorm gales or hail. In addition, the eastern part of Northwest China, North China, central and eastern Inner Mongolia, Northeast China and other areas will see multiple showery or thundery rain, with locally heavy rain or torrential rain; these areas will also be accompanied by severe convective weather such as short-duration intense rainfall, thunderstorm gales or hail.
At 18:00 on July 20, the National Meteorological Center issued a yellow alert for heavy rain and a yellow alert for severe convective weather; the Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange meteorological alert for mountain torrent disasters; the Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange meteorological risk alert for geological disasters.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)) — The reporter learned from China Three Gorges Corporation (中国长江三峡集团有限公司) that the construction tasks of the first phase of the Hunshandake-Khorchin Sandy Land Southern Edge Control Project (浑善达克—科尔沁沙地南缘治理一期项目) have recently been fully completed, and 366,000 mu of sandy land have undergone systematic control and have been transferred to the consolidation and management stage. This project forms a coordinated defense with the Saihanba Forest Farm (塞罕坝林场) on the wind-sand path, building a two-layer ecological protection pattern of “source sand-locking, dam-top sand-blocking” for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
The project is located in Hexigten Banner (克什克腾旗), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, approximately 180 kilometers in straight-line distance from Beijing, and its control area is the nearest sand source to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Control work commenced in 2024, systematically restoring key areas such as mobile dunes, semi-fixed dunes, and wind-erosion pits. Relevant units have carried out scientific research on key technologies such as mobile sandland stabilization and the “grass-shrub-tree” three-dimensional vegetation restoration, providing solid scientific support for solving sand-control difficulties and long-term consolidation of regional ecology. In the next step, China Three Gorges Corporation will focus on replanting and supplementary planting, closure and grazing prohibition, and smart patrol and protection, relying on digital technologies such as drone patrols, AI (artificial intelligence) identification, and around-the-clock video monitoring to continuously improve the smart management and protection system, consolidate sand-control results, and ensure the long-term ecological effects of the project.
Return to TopFrom our correspondent in Nanning, July 20 (Reporter Zhang Yunhe). Researchers recently discovered a new species of large fungus, the Nonggang Qigai Umbrella, during a comprehensive scientific survey at the Nonggang National Nature Reserve (广西弄岗国家级自然保护区) in Guangxi. This is another new species of large fungus discovered in Guangxi's karst forest area, following the discovery of the Reddish-brown Qigai Umbrella (红褐歧盖伞) in the Guangxi Mulum National Nature Reserve (广西木论国家级自然保护区), which is part of the planned area for the Southwest Karst National Park (西南岩溶国家公园). The relevant paper has been published in an international mycology journal.
The new species was jointly published by the Guangxi Institute of Botany (广西植物研究所), Hainan Medical University (海南医科大学), and the Nonggang Karst Ecosystem Guangxi Field Scientific Observation and Research Station (弄岗喀斯特生态系统广西野外科学观测研究站). Researchers from the Guangxi Institute of Botany introduced that the Nonggang Qigai Umbrella belongs to the genus Qigai Umbrella (歧盖伞属) of the family Inocybaceae (丝盖伞科), and the type specimen was collected from under broad-leaved forest in the Nonggang Reserve.
As a member of the Qigai Umbrella genus, the Nonggang Qigai Umbrella has the typical morphological characteristics of this genus. The caps of this genus are mostly yellowish-brown to brownish-brown, with the surface often having cracked patterns or covered with scales; the basidiospores are elliptical, bean-shaped, or nearly spherical, smooth, and yellowish-brown to brown. This type of fungus can form mycorrhizal symbiotic networks with the roots of surrounding trees, playing an ecological role that cannot be ignored in the nutrient cycling and community stability of karst forests. Its diversity is an important indicator for assessing ecosystem health.
The discovery of the new species once again confirms the richness and uniqueness of fungal resources in the karst region of Guangxi. In particular, the tropical monsoon rainforest habitat of the Nonggang Reserve is considered a potential area of hidden diversity.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙海天
At ebb tide, on the edge of the Dongzhai Port National Nature Reserve (东寨港国家级自然保护区) in Yancheng Town (演丰镇), Meilan District (美兰区), Haikou City, Hainan, the roots of the mangrove trees are exposed on the mudflat; fiddler crabs scuttle across the muddy beach; egrets skim over the canopy.
A few hundred meters away, 45 circular aquaculture tanks, each 8 meters in diameter, are arranged in a square formation. As feed is scattered, schools of red snapper compete to grab it, churning up sprays of water.
A few years ago, this scene would have been hard to imagine.
Tending these fish tanks is Zhang Guisheng (张贵生), a fish farmer in his sixties, known locally as the "fish doctor." Some say he is strange, because he raises fish not in ponds but in tanks; others say he is skilled, because with these tanks he can produce over a million jin of red snapper in a year.
"Old Zhang, what treasure are you hiding in these tanks?" Another farmer who had come to learn the technique leaned in, his face full of curiosity.
Zhang Guisheng went to the tank, cupped a handful of water from the outlet — it was clear and bright. "Look at this water. In one of my tanks, this water can raise fish for a whole year!"
"Are you boasting? If the fish don't get fresh water, won't they get sick?" The farmer looked puzzled.
A few years ago, when Zhang Guisheng, who originally studied medicine, decided to get into aquaculture and build the Haikou Jiading Mountain Modern Agriculture Base (海口枷椗山现代农业基地), the old fishermen around him had the same doubts.
This is a prime aquaculture area where salt and fresh water meet, but it is also adjacent to the nature reserve. In the past, how to handle the relationship between aquaculture and protection was a problem: raising fish requires changing water, changing water produces pollution, and pollution harms the mangroves…
"Since the traditional path is a dead end, I'll use a doctor's method to treat it," said Zhang Guisheng. "The human body has an internal circulation; why can't a body of water have one too?" He explored the idea of installing an "external kidney" on the fish tanks.
At the base, a reporter saw this "step-flow recirculating aquaculture aeration system" that has obtained a utility model patent: after the aquaculture wastewater is discharged from the bottom of the tank, it first enters a sedimentation tank, where solid particles such as fish feces and leftover feed settle out by gravity; then it flows into a biofilter, where nitrifying bacteria on the filter media convert toxic ammonia and nitrite stepwise into low-toxicity nitrate; next it passes through a plant pond, where watercress and water spinach absorb residual nitrogen and phosphorus; finally, after ultraviolet disinfection, it is pumped back into the fish tank.
"After one complete cycle, 85% of the water can be reused, and the water doesn't need to be changed for a year," Zhang Guisheng said. Only evaporation losses need to be topped up periodically.
"This is the result of 'industry posing the question, research answering it,'" said Hu Yonghua (胡永华), a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Biosciences and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (中国热带农业科学院热带生物技术研究所). The institute's team came to the base for a "consultation," building a probiotic ecological protection system to enhance the fish's disease resistance.
"We have been approved for a 'list-posting and take-charge' (揭榜挂帅) project under the Hainan Seed Industry Laboratory, precisely to solidify this model into a replicable standard," Hu Yonghua said. A third-party testing report was handed over: indicators such as malachite green and chloramphenicol were all "not detected."
With the backing of science and technology, this model has gradually transformed from an enterprise exploration into an industry benchmark promoted by the government.
Liu Qingsheng (刘庆生), deputy director of the Meilan District Agriculture and Rural Bureau (美兰区农业农村局), said that the district proactively coordinated, assisting in obtaining the aquaculture license for waters and mudflats, and included red snapper in the "Meilan Good Products (美兰好品)" regional public brand for key promotion. "This model saves water and land, with zero discharge of tail water, fitting the ecological protection of Dongzhai Port. The district is now studying whether it can be piloted on a small scale in the surrounding area."
The "prescription" gradually took effect.
"One tank of water is used for a year, one mu of land yields the output of dozens of mu of ponds, costs are cut by 30%, and output value exceeds 4 million yuan," said Zhang Guisheng. The benefits have overflowed, driving 22 surrounding village collectives to take equity stakes. Villager Chen Quan (陈权) was feeding the fish by the tank, having transformed from a fisherman dependent on the weather into a worker earning 6,000 yuan a month. He said, "Staying by the mangroves and eating the 'rice' of technology — it gives me peace of mind!"
"Saving water is not the endpoint." As he spoke, Zhang Guisheng led the reporter to the paddy fields behind the fish tanks. The organic matter from the settled fish feces flows through pipes into the fields, becoming a "nutrition meal" for the rice and ducks. This "salt-freshwater duck-rice-fish symbiosis" recycling system achieves zero emissions while also fertilizing the saline-alkali land.
The water cleared up, and the forest has recovered. Since the conversion from ponds to other production, the locality has invested a total of 399 million yuan to implement pond-to-forest restoration and water body management. In the past five years, the mangrove area in Dongzhai Port has recovered to 1,771 hectares, water quality has returned to Class III, bird records have increased to 230 species, the endangered black-faced spoonbill that disappeared for seven years has recovered to over 30 individuals, and the conservation value of species in the reserve has reached 1.23 billion yuan. Last December, Yancheng Town was named by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment as a "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains Are Invaluable Assets (绿水青山就是金山银山)" practice and innovation base.
By the mangroves, egrets fly low. Inside the fish tanks, the fish surge. Zhang Guisheng sighed: "There are great secrets in a single tank of water. We will keep exploring."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈晨曦
On July 20, Beijing time, the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico played its final chapter at the New Jersey Meadowlands Stadium. In the end, Spain scored the only goal of the match in the second half of extra time through Ferran Torres, lifting the trophy again after 16 years. Argentina failed to defend their title and finished as runners-up.
Thus, the first World Cup with 48 teams completed all 104 matches, producing a total of 308 goals, with an average of 2.96 goals per game, a significant increase in pace, competitive level, and entertainment value. This World Cup not only decided a new champion but also made the development trajectory of world football clearer — whether it is tactical iteration, format changes, or the replacement of star players and the shift in strength between strong and weak, the football stories of the next few years may all find clues from this tournament held on the American continent.
They played a brand new possession-based football
Spain displayed extremely strong control throughout this World Cup. In eight matches, they allowed the opponent only 11 shots on target, and conceded just one goal. Since winning the European Championship in 2024, this Spanish team has repeatedly proven itself through a new style of possession football.
In the recent past, outsiders generally believed that possession football only involved passing the ball sideways in place and lacked the ability to break down defenses. Under the combined assault of counter-attacking and high-pressing tactics, possession football was once labeled as "outdated." Now this Spanish team adheres to the principle that a hive is always stronger than a single bee, and they have played a brand new possession football: sticking to the core of team football, integrating rapid interchanges and tough physical confrontations, and relying on a balanced and complete system and oppressive overall defense to seize control of the match.
Many players in the Spanish team come from different clubs, but they all learned in the same football education how to observe, pass, and find space. And this seems to be the precious "common grammar" of Spanish football.
Spain and Argentina staged a "battle of attack and defense" in the final. Spain completed 20 shots in the 120-minute match, with 65% possession; Argentina did not turn their shot count from 0 to 2 until stoppage time in extra time, and goalkeeper Martínez made 11 saves.
Compared with the World Cup final four years ago, Argentina made only three changes to their starting lineup, and the average age of the starting eleven was about 30. Facing a younger Spanish team that valued overall coordination more, Argentina appeared outmatched.
In this World Cup, European teams represented by Spain, France, and England performed impressively. In the quarterfinals, European teams occupied six of the eight spots, and in the semifinals, three of the four. Over many years, relying on standardized youth training and mature professional systems, Europe has become a highland for world football development, and it is precisely because of the continuous emergence of talent that tactical upgrades and new experiments have become possible. Now, in the expanded World Cup, a team needs to play eight matches to realize the dream of winning the championship, which also places higher demands on the team's overall ability and bench depth.
Weak teams can also realize their football dreams
Spain’s eventual championship further enhanced the value of World Cup debutant Cape Verde. After all, among Spain’s eight opponents in this World Cup, only Cape Verde did not lose, earning a draw. "Our country has only a little over 500,000 people. To stand on the World Cup pitch and compete against the world champion — the dreams of several generations of footballers have finally come true. Winning or losing no longer matters," said Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, shedding tears after holding Spain to a draw.
The increase in the number of participating teams and matches once made fans worry whether the quality of the games would decline. But the entire tournament produced many surprises. Expansion did not reduce the excitement of the matches; on the contrary, it allowed more relatively weaker teams to dare to attack, adding vitality to the World Cup.
As the official FIFA commentary stated, "The meaning of the World Cup has never been limited to determining the strongest team; it is also about letting the world see the diversity of football and giving weak teams the opportunity to stand on the world stage." Haiti lost all three matches and exited with zero points, yet they are regarded as "one of the most moving failures" of this World Cup. For Haiti, returning to the World Cup after a 52-year absence, the significance is no longer confined to winning or losing, but rather "to be seen by the world and to leave memories for the children." As one Haitian fan said, "The World Cup has let Haiti again raise its voice for its own jersey and its own story."
Throughout the tournament, the total live attendance was approximately 6.81 million, setting a new single-edition attendance record in World Cup history, with an average of 65,490 spectators per match and an overall stadium occupancy rate of 99.73%.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino previously stated that FIFA's various committees would conduct comprehensive and systematic discussions on a 64-team expansion plan. "Football unites the world." The World Cup expansion brings more teams, more countries (regions), and more cultures together, but every attempt will also face challenges.
Veterans take their final bow intertwined with the rise of new stars
This was a World Cup deeply interwoven with farewells and new beginnings. A group of post-80s stars collectively played their final World Cup matches, while post-00 players accounted for more than 40% of the total participating players.
On the pitch, legends bowed out. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a halt in the round of 16; as he waved to the fans while leaving the pitch, the 41-year-old had given his all. Veteran players including Modrić, Ochoa, and Neymar have successively publicly stated that this tournament was their last World Cup. The green field bears not only victory and defeat but is also intertwined with separation, reunion, sorrow, and joy.
At the same time, a new generation of players has taken up the baton. Nineteen-year-old center-back Cubarsí was named the tournament's "Best Young Player," and Yamal, the same age, has already lifted trophies in both the European Championship and the World Cup. There are 12 post-00 players in the Spanish squad; they have not only propped up the championship lineup but will also support the future of Spanish football.
Mbappé became the benchmark for the middle-generation players in this tournament, scoring 10 goals in eight matches and winning the "Golden Boot." Across three World Cups, Mbappé has already amassed 22 goals.
Norway center-forward Haaland scored seven goals in a single tournament, leading his team to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in history. Twenty-three-year-old England player Bellingham displayed a star quality after the knockout stage began, also scoring seven goals with one assist, ranking third in the scoring chart. In the future, these players will together become leading figures in world football.
Youth witness the end of legends; the backbone players shoulder heavy responsibilities. The surging power of football comes from the endless renewal and succession of generations.
Return to TopMost people who run have this experience: after running for a while, the heartbeat gets faster and faster, breathing gets more and more rapid, legs and feet get heavier and heavier. This is the phenomenon of exhaustion, also called "hitting the wall" in marathon races.
Why does exhaustion occur? Exhaustion is not simply "running out of strength"; rather, the body, to protect you, presses the "pause button."
Running primarily relies on glycogen (carbohydrates stored in muscles and the liver) for energy. When glycogen is depleted, the body turns to burning fat, but fat supplies energy slowly; when it cannot keep up with the demands of running, it is like a car's fuel tank running dry. During prolonged, high-intensity running, the brain actively reduces the frequency of signal output for self-protection. As pace increases, oxygen supply becomes insufficient, and muscles undergo anaerobic respiration; this process produces lactic acid. Under physiological conditions, lactic acid dissociates into hydrogen ions, which interfere with the release of calcium ions, causing muscles to be unable to contract fully — this results in the situation where the harder you try, the more your legs and feet feel like they are filled with lead.
How to respond?
Proactively slow down. When you feel your legs are heavy, actively reduce your pace instead of toughing it out, or switch from running to walking. If you really cannot persist, then stop.
Replenish energy. Drink sports drinks to replenish water, calories, and electrolytes. You can also eat energy gels, and drink water along with them. Or eat some easily digestible foods, such as bananas, bread, etc.
Store glycogen. Two to three days before a long-distance run or race, increase intake of carbohydrates, such as rice and noodles, to increase muscle glycogen reserves, etc.
Carry out long slow distance runs. Once a week, run at a slower pace and a longer distance to stimulate an increase in the quantity and volume of mitochondria in the muscles, making you more efficient at burning fat, thereby conserving glycogen.
Carry out tempo runs. Run for 20–40 minutes at "the fastest pace you can sustain for one hour," causing the body to produce lactic acid, increasing the activity of lactate transport proteins, and teaching the body to clear lactic acid while producing it, alleviating the exhaustion phenomenon.
Carry out cross-training. Engage in multiple sports such as cycling, swimming, fitness, plank holds, etc., which can avoid repetitive muscle injuries from running and give the joints a "break." For example, low-impact exercises such as swimming and elliptical machines can maintain or even improve cardiorespiratory endurance while allowing the knees and plantar fascia to recover.
(Compiled by our staff reporter Zeng Huafeng (曾华锋))
Return to TopIn the past two years, HYROX has become a popular competition in the fitness circle, with the number of participants worldwide increasing. What is HYROX?
This sport originated in Hamburg, Germany in 2017, referring to a standardized indoor hybrid fitness race, aiming to provide a unified standard physical fitness testing platform for the fitness community, and is called "the marathon of the fitness world."
The competition rules are uniform, fixed as 8 rounds of a cycle — 1 km run + 1 physical training exercise. The physical training exercises are, in order: SkiErg 1000m, push sled 50m, pull sled 50m, burpee broad jump 80m, rowing machine 1000m, farmer's carry 200m, weighted lunges 100m, medicine ball toss 100 reps, totaling 8 km run + 8 physical training exercises, with timing throughout. Because running connects each training exercise, many enthusiasts vividly compare it to a "comma." HYROX combines aerobic endurance and basic strength, with repeated switching of exercise modes, greatly testing the body's fatigue resistance.
HYROX offers individual, doubles, and four-person relay categories, with no mandatory cutoff time, a relatively high completion rate, and globally comparable results, combining competitive and social attributes. However, experts caution that although the registration threshold for this competition is low, the physiological threshold is very high. The heart rate remains elevated throughout the race, and high-intensity loads can easily damage joints such as the knees, lower back, and shoulders; in extreme cases, they may induce cardiovascular problems or rhabdomyolysis.
Experts suggest that participating in HYROX requires making up for physical fitness shortcomings in advance, preparing scientifically, and understanding one's own physical limits. Those who can easily complete a 5 km run and have a foundation in systematic strength training are suitable for participation; those with no foundation, weak cardiopulmonary function, or old joint injuries should not blindly attempt it.
(Compiled by our reporter Wang Liang)
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (People's Daily) — (Reporter Sun Longfei) On the 19th, the 2026 Japan Open Badminton Championships, a BWF World Tour Super 750 event, concluded in Tokyo. The Chinese team entered the finals in two of the five disciplines — mixed doubles and women's doubles — and ultimately took home one gold and one silver.
In the mixed doubles final, the Chinese pair of Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping faced the Hong Kong, China pair of Deng Junwen and Xie Yingxue. Each side won one game in the first two games, and the score in the deciding game alternated upward until it was tied at 10-10. At the critical moment, Huang Dongping took the initiative at the net, scoring three consecutive points to open up the gap, and the Chinese team eventually won by an overall score of 2-1. This was the first time Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping won the Japan Open together.
In the women's doubles final, the Chinese pair of Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian played all three games against the Korean pair of Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong. In the deciding game, the two sides battled fiercely to a 29-29 tie, and in the end Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian lost narrowly 29-30.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 肖家鑫
Final whistle blows, the 2026 US-Canada-Mexico World Cup comes to an end. As the world’s most influential sports event, the World Cup is not only a football arena, but also a window for showcasing national image and industrial strength. Under the spotlight, people not only witnessed the wonderful competition on the green field, but also saw the power of Chinese brands. Behind this is the clear trajectory of Chinese enterprises moving from product going global to technology going global, and it also reflects the firm steps of the transformation from Made in China to Intelligently Made in China (中国智造).
In the past, when Chinese enterprises participated in international events, they mostly appeared on sideline billboards as sponsors, or as producers of souvenirs, mostly at the level of brand exposure. Now, Chinese enterprises represented by Hisense are deeply embedding themselves into the event operation system as technology partners. In this World Cup, Hisense, as the official partner for VAR (Video Assistant Referee) display technology, provides professional display equipment for the referee center; at the same time, Hisense TVs also provide display technology support for global event broadcasting. As the schedule progresses, these technologies are applied in multiple scenarios, dealing with high-concurrency data transmission, millisecond-level response, and complex lighting environments, continuously testing their own technological maturity.
The accumulation of technological strength is the hardcore support for Chinese brands to step onto the world stage. From bystanders to participants, and then to technology providers, the role change stems from the long-term technological breakthroughs accumulated by Chinese enterprises. Taking Hisense as an example, the launch of its world’s first 116-inch RGB-Mini LED TV marks the leap of Chinese enterprises from followers to leaders in high-end display technology. From 5G and AI technology to cloud computing, Chinese enterprises provide systematic services from hardware to software, from terminals to the cloud, which is a vivid footnote to China’s industrial transformation and upgrading.
Over the years, Chinese enterprises have continuously deepened their efforts in multiple key fields, gradually establishing an independent technology system. Taking the display industry as an example, from the past being constrained by a lack of chips and screens (缺芯少屏) to now mastering key picture quality chip technology; from following international standards step by step to deeply participating in and even leading the formulation of industry norms, Chinese enterprises, relying on their profound technological accumulation, have already possessed the strength to compete on the same stage in top global events.
The hosting of the World Cup not only stimulates the replacement of high-end large screens domestically, but also sets off a consumption boom in overseas markets, with sales of screens over 98 inches and 100 inches rising significantly in many countries in the Americas. The dual growth in domestic and international markets intuitively confirms the strong pull effect of top events on high-end display technology, and also provides a broad stage for Chinese brands to go global.
The road to globalization has never been smooth. From appearing on the field to empowering with technology, the World Cup journey of Chinese enterprises reflects the rise and confidence of Intelligently Made in China. This is not only product export, but also a display of technology, standards, and innovation capabilities. In the future picture of integrated development of technology and sports, Chinese wisdom and solutions will play an increasingly important role, contributing more brilliance to the world.
Return to TopOur newspaper, Aksu, Xinjiang, July 20 (reporters Zeng Huafeng (曾华锋), Shang Rongzheng (尚嵘峥)) — On the evening of the 19th, the closing ceremony and awards ceremony for the domestic competition segment of the 2026 China Taga Silk Road Rally was held at Yanquanshan Park in Wushi County (乌什县), Aksu Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
This year’s China Taga Silk Road Rally started in Aksu Region on the 17th. The domestic competition segment covered 1,021 kilometers, the overseas touring segment covered 3,063 kilometers, and the total journey was 4,084 kilometers. The rally attracted the participation of 80 racing vehicles and over 160 drivers and co-drivers.
This year, in addition to the previous individual group, the rally added a team group, and in addition to the timed race, it added a speed-control race, changing the results to a points system. In the individual group of the domestic competition segment, the No. 102 car crew of Lü Neng (吕能)/Dang Yu (党玉) won the championship, the No. 118 car crew of Liang Chao (梁超)/Wang Chao (王超) won the runner-up, and the No. 101 car crew of Shi Xi (石熙)/Zou Qing (邹清) won third place. In the team group of the domestic competition segment, the Kuangye Piaoqi Team (鵟野骠骑车队) won the championship, the Jiekang Club Team No. 2 (捷康俱乐部车队二队) won the runner-up, and the Jiekang Club Team No. 3 (捷康俱乐部车队三队) won third place.
On July 21, the convoy will exit the country through the Biedieli Port (别迭里口岸) in Wushi. The rally will continue until the beginning of August.
Return to Top本报澳门7月20日电 （记者富子梅）“村超”全国赛澳门赛区邀请赛18日在澳门科技大学足球场举行，活动延续“村超”赛事热潮，展现黔澳两地在体育、文化及旅游领域的紧密合作与交流成果。
Macau, July 20 (记者 富子梅) — The Macau Leg Invitational of the "Village Super League" (村超) National Tournament was held on July 18 at the Macau University of Science and Technology Football Field. The event carried forward the fervor of the "Village Super League" tournament, showcasing the results of close cooperation and exchange between Guizhou and Macau in the fields of sports, culture, and tourism.
活动由澳门贵州社团总会主办，澳门科技大学协办，赛事在美高梅队和澳科精英队之间进行。比赛之余，贵州非遗表演团队带来侗族大歌演出，澳门本地团队也带来精彩表演，共同诠释了赛事“以足球为媒，以文化为桥”的内涵。
The event was hosted by the Macau Guizhou Association General (澳门贵州社团总会) and co-organized by Macau University of Science and Technology. The match was played between the MGM Team (美高梅队) and the MUST Elite Team (澳科精英队). In addition to the game, a Guizhou intangible cultural heritage performance team presented a performance of the Dong Grand Song (侗族大歌 - dòng zú dà gē, the grand song of the Dong ethnic group), and a local Macau team also delivered a splendid performance, together bringing to life the event's connotation of "using football as a medium and culture as a bridge."
据悉，美高梅队及澳科精英队将于8月共同代表澳门参加“村超”全国赛，与各地球队同场竞技。
It is learned that the MGM Team and the MUST Elite Team will jointly represent Macau in the "Village Super League" National Tournament in August, competing against teams from various regions.
Return to TopFrom July 17 to 20, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance was held in Shanghai. China Southern Power Grid Co., Ltd. (中国南方电网有限责任公司, hereinafter referred to as “Southern Power Grid Company”) participated in the conference exhibition, bringing its series of innovative achievements in electricity-carbon-computing coordination and power artificial intelligence.
At the exhibition booth, the distribution network planning agent Big Watt·Cloud Wise (大瓦特·云睿) attracted many visitors: based on load, photovoltaic, energy storage and other basic data, the agent can automatically generate a distribution network planning scheme serving regions with a population of tens of thousands within 10 minutes, with risk diagnosis and grid layout presented simultaneously. Big Watt·Cloud Wise stood out from more than 1,100 exhibiting enterprises and over 3,000 exhibits at this conference, and was successfully selected as one of the conference’s top ten “treasures of the hall.”
As a key sector related to the national economy and people’s livelihood, the energy and electric power industry is ushering in a critical window period for digital and intelligent transformation. To fully implement the national “Artificial Intelligence+” strategic deployment, Southern Power Grid Company has deeply carried out the “AI+” special action, fully utilizing digital and intelligent technologies to build a new generation of digital power grid, promote the deep application of artificial intelligence in scenarios such as power grid planning and construction, equipment management, and regulation and operation, and provide Southern Power Grid experience for the digital transformation of the energy and electric power industry.
Leading the coordination of power grid and computing power network with energy conservation and carbon reduction
This year, “computing-power coordination” (算电协同) was written into the Government Work Report for the first time. Relying on the unique advantages of the two-way integration of electric power and computing power, Southern Power Grid Company actively responds to the strategic deployment of “computing-power coordination,” and carries out practical exploration around the four directions of coordinated planning, construction, dispatching, and trading, providing abundant, reliable, and green power guarantees for the computing power industry.
In terms of coordinated planning and construction, Southern Power Grid Company is vigorously promoting the “multi-station integration, computing-power-storage fusion” (多站合一、算电储融合) model in Guangdong, with substations as the center, organically integrating multiple formats such as computing power stations and energy storage stations, maximizing the shortening of computing-power distance, reducing line losses, and improving reliability. Currently, Southern Power Grid Company has built six “multi-station integration” projects.
In terms of coordinated dispatching, Southern Power Grid Company has developed an electricity-computing mapping model, released the country’s first electricity-carbon-computing coordinated operation system (电碳算协同运营系统), connecting the three originally relatively independent systems of electricity, carbon, and computing, enabling the transfer of computing power tasks driven by electricity price and green electricity surplus generation signals. Currently, the system has carried out cross-regional dispatching practices in multiple places in Guangdong, Guizhou, and Jiangsu, successfully shifting elastic tasks from a certain data center in Suzhou, Jiangsu to the area with abundant hydropower generation in Guizhou, reducing the enterprise’s electricity cost by about 10% while absorbing surplus new energy power in the western region, achieving a win-win for multiple parties.
In terms of coordinated trading, based on the task orchestration and dispatching capabilities of the current electricity-carbon-computing coordinated operation system, Southern Power Grid Company collaborates with the electricity trading market to build an electricity-carbon-computing market service system, and has explored three coordinated trading scenarios: “nationwide green electricity purchase, flexible spot purchase, and free computing power purchase,” helping computing power enterprises reduce costs, increase efficiency, and add green. In May of this year, China Unicom Shaoguan Data Center, China Mobile Guangzhou and Zhanjiang Data Centers participated in the electricity spot market trading through a virtual power plant platform, achieving the first domestic “computing following power dispatch” (算随电调).
Deeply empowering power grid production and operation with artificial intelligence
Southern Power Grid Company continues to promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence into all aspects of power grid production and operation.
Big Watt·Cloud Wise is an agent collaboratively built by Southern Power Grid Company for the operation planning of new distribution networks. It can autonomously understand tasks, call power professional tools, and complete problem diagnosis, scheme generation, simulation verification, investment evaluation, and report compilation, just like a professional planner. Currently, the agent has been fully deployed in Yunnan Power Grid, cumulatively completing over 10,000 power grid risk diagnoses and generating over 8,000 planning schemes. The accuracy of source-load prediction and planning problem diagnosis both exceed 90%, and the practical rate of planning schemes exceeds 95%. Planning reports that originally took several days to complete can now be automatically generated in 10 minutes, realizing the transformation of power grid planning towards an iterative, self-evolving intelligent mode.
At the same time, artificial intelligence technologies represented by the weather large model Big Watt·Heavenly Sign (大瓦特·天象), the load forecasting system Big Watt·Heavenly Deduction (大瓦特·天衍), and the electricity market solver Heavenly Balance (天权) are deeply empowering all aspects of power grid production and operation. Adhering to the concept of “Big Watt, let every kilowatt-hour have AI,” Southern Power Grid Company iterates the Big Watt model system, promotes model lightweighting and end-side deployment, and continues to break through key technologies such as power science computing, embodied intelligence, and multi-agent coordination.
As a power professional multimodal large model independently developed by Southern Power Grid Company, Big Watt - Multimodal 2.0 (大瓦特—多模态2.0) adheres to a full-stack self-developed route, builds an autonomous and controllable computing power foundation and proprietary algorithm architecture, deeply adapts to the entire business chain of power generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, and consumption, integrates multi-source heterogeneous power data such as text, images, and video, embeds power grid physical mechanisms, safety regulations, and engineering standards, and solves the industry problem that general large models do not understand power business. Currently, Big Watt - Multimodal 2.0 has successfully passed the industrial large model maturity evaluation of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (中国信通院, CAICT). The evaluation results show that Big Watt - Multimodal 2.0 has built full-chain closed-loop capabilities of multimodal perception, mechanism-constrained reasoning, autonomous task execution, and small-sample iterative optimization, with all indicators meeting the requirements for industrial-grade application.
Embodied intelligent robots produced by relying on the Big Watt model system are also playing a role in production. Relying on the Big Watt large model, Southern Power Grid Company independently developed a power embodied intelligent brain base large model for training robots’ power operation capabilities. The independently built embodied intelligent robot is currently being piloted in multiple substations in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, Guangdong. It can autonomously complete daily tasks such as switchgear inspection and infrared temperature measurement, reducing inspection time by 60% and improving emergency response efficiency by 70%.
The transmission line pin-replacement robot developed based on the self-developed power embodied brain model has the capabilities of autonomous line boarding, climbing and obstacle crossing, and pin replacement. Combined with image recognition and embodied intelligence algorithms to dynamically plan paths, it can efficiently complete missing pin replacement and obstacle removal operations on transmission lines, greatly reducing the risks in manual tower climbing operations.
Creating a prosperous ecosystem with goodness and win-win
Focusing on the two-way empowerment and deep integrated development of artificial intelligence and energy, Southern Power Grid Company builds a collaborative triangle with the Electric Hong IoT Operating System (电鸿物联操作系统, hereinafter referred to as “Electric Hong”), trusted data space, and pilot test base, opening up the full-chain closed loop of data collection, cross-domain circulation, and model verification, and creating a diverse, co-built, open and prosperous industrial ecosystem.
Southern Power Grid Company uses Electric Hong as the unified foundation of the digital power grid, achieving flexible access for a massive number of heterogeneous entities. As an open-source unified IoT operating system for the power industry, Electric Hong has achieved full adaptation to mainstream chips in the power industry, with a coverage rate of 78% for core key equipment types in the grid, attracting more than 600 upstream and downstream manufacturers in the industry chain to join the Electric Hong ecosystem. Southern Power Grid Company has built Electric Hong comprehensive demonstration zones in Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen; Nansha (南沙), Guangzhou; and Hengqin (横琴), Zhuhai, reducing equipment installation and commissioning time from 4 hours to 30 minutes, and equipment upgrade time from 3 hours to 20 minutes, greatly improving work efficiency.
The Southern Energy Industry Trusted Data Space (南方能源行业可信数据空间) is empowering the innovative development of artificial intelligence in the energy and power industry through full-domain trusted data circulation. Since its launch in December 2024, the space has attracted more than 580 ecological entities to join, implemented over 60 high-value application scenarios, listed more than 340 data products, established a complete operational rule system, and accelerated mutual recognition and interoperability with trusted data spaces in multiple industries and cities.
The National AI Application Pilot Test Base (Energy and Power Direction) (国家人工智能应用中试基地（能源电力方向）) led by Southern Power Grid Company has gathered 125 enterprises in the industry chain, with multiple leading industry enterprises entering to co-build, sharing innovation elements such as computing power, data, and models. The pilot test base has released more than 60 typical application achievements from ecological partners, driving technology upgrades through testing, verification, and selection for promotion, forming an industry development pattern of coordinated progress and co-creation for win-win results.
Southern Power Grid Company also actively cooperates with electric power enterprises in Global South countries in the field of artificial intelligence. In Laos, the large model for intelligent identification of transmission equipment defects and hidden dangers independently developed by Southern Power Grid Company can automatically analyze thousands of inspection images in minutes, greatly improving local inspection efficiency.
Not limited to large models, the intelligent inspection robot dog Bark Cloud (吠云) independently developed by Southern Power Grid Company is also accelerating its “going global.” It is expected that in August of this year, Bark Cloud will be exported to Chile. Currently, Southern Power Grid Company has completed field surveys for this project and has completed model adaptation for new working scenarios, making full preparations for the possible problems and challenges after Bark Cloud arrives in Chile.
In the future, Southern Power Grid Company will continue to promote technical exchanges and share artificial intelligence technology achievements with electric power enterprises in Global South countries.
Data source: Southern Power Grid Company
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 沈小晓
The International Energy Agency's recently released 2026 Global Hydrogen Review Report (hereinafter referred to as "the Report") shows that, in the Middle East, one of the world's major producers of hydrogen-based products, the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has severely disrupted the production and trade of hydrogen-based products this year, prompting countries to refocus on the importance of hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels for strengthening long-term energy security. Currently, hydrogen energy has become an important variable reshaping the global energy competition landscape, and the hydrogen energy industry is entering a critical period of scaled application and industrial development. Gunther Beger, Managing Director of the Directorate of SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, emphasized that hydrogen energy has become a pillar for achieving net-zero emissions and decarbonizing heavy industries, and called on the international community to collaborate and promote the development of the hydrogen energy industry.
Multiple indicators have achieved rapid growth.
In recent years, the total global hydrogen production has continued its growth momentum. The Report shows that in 2025, global hydrogen production was approximately 100 million tons, of which 99% was conventional hydrogen. Although traditional fossil fuel-based hydrogen production still holds an absolute dominant position, production of low-emission hydrogen (including zero-carbon green hydrogen and blue hydrogen equipped with carbon capture) increased by about 20% year-on-year, approaching 1 million tons.
Green hydrogen is produced by electrolyzing water using renewable electricity, while blue hydrogen is produced from natural gas with carbon capture and storage technology; both aim to replace conventional hydrogen (i.e., gray hydrogen). International public financial support for low-emission hydrogen industries in emerging economies has continued to increase, from nearly zero investment in 2022 to a cumulative total of USD 3.3 billion by the first quarter of 2026, mainly used for technical assistance, policy frameworks, and infrastructure. The International Energy Agency stated that, thanks to supportive policies in various countries and exploration of international supply chains, low-emission hydrogen production is expected to reach new heights in 2026.
Electrolyzer equipment, as the core device for hydrogen production, achieved a doubling of global installed capacity in 2025, exceeding 4 gigawatts. China accounted for nearly three-quarters of the new installed capacity. The Report believes that lower technology costs and experience with large-scale projects have driven the rapid growth of the Chinese market.
At the level of technological innovation, multiple global hydrogen energy technologies are accelerating their commercial deployment, with a series of benchmark projects continuously leading technology iteration and scaled application: In 2021, Europe's first large-scale 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane water electrolysis commercial hydrogen production project was put into operation in Germany; in October 2023, a 3.3-megawatt wind-powered off-grid green hydrogen production facility on Jeju Island, South Korea, was formally commercialized; in June of this year, the Port of Portland in Dorset, UK, completed a real-world trial of direct seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production, becoming Europe's first port-based real-scenario demonstration project for direct seawater electrolysis hydrogen production.
At the same time, the global hydrogen energy infrastructure and supply chain system are being continuously improved, with the accelerated construction of hydrogen transmission pipeline networks, hydrogen storage facilities, and port terminal systems. In February of this year, the 32-kilometer hydrogen pipeline network at the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands completed its first hydrogen filling, aiming to build a European hydrogen hub; Germany launched a project to repurpose natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transmission; Japan also initiated the construction of its first commercial liquid hydrogen import terminal... These deployments mark that the global hydrogen logistics is moving from scattered pilot projects toward systematic and networked deployment. Meanwhile, the development of international institutions such as green hydrogen certification, carbon emission accounting, and product standards is also ongoing.
"The next five years will be an important window period for breakthroughs in hydrogen energy, energy storage, and smart technologies," said Ouyang Minggao, Chairman of the International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association. It is estimated that from 2025 to 2030, the construction of the entire hydrogen industry chain of "production, storage, transmission, and utilization" will promote multi-field applications of hydrogen energy; from 2030 to 2050, renewable electricity generation will become the mainstay of the power sector, and the green hydrogen energy industry will usher in major development.
Continuously improving industrial support policies.
In recent years, many countries have issued policies supporting the development of hydrogen energy, increasing efforts in technology research and development and market cultivation, and extending the hydrogen energy industry chain. As of the end of 2025, 66 countries and regions have released hydrogen strategies.
China's hydrogen energy industry scale remains the largest in the world, and its manufacturing capacity for core equipment such as electrolyzers has leaped to the forefront globally; as of the end of 2025, China had planned 860 wind-solar hydrogen production projects, with a hydrogen production capacity of approximately 10 million tons per year. China's 15th Five-Year Plan outline includes green hydrogen energy as a key cultivation target in new industries and new tracks, and plans to launch a batch of green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol production base projects.
The European Union launched a EUR 5.2 billion Innovation Fund support program in December 2025, including a hydrogen auction budget of EUR 1.3 billion. Germany passed the Hydrogen Acceleration Act in February this year, clarifying that the expansion of the entire hydrogen energy industry chain is a priority project that overrides ordinary public interest, in order to simplify approval processes. Italy launched a EUR 6 billion renewable hydrogen support plan, aiming to produce 200,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually.
Africa possesses abundant renewable resources and favorable conditions for developing low-cost green hydrogen. The African Union adopted an African Green Hydrogen Strategy in early 2025, calling on member states to take immediate action to turn the strategy into specific projects. South Africa released the Hydrogen Society Roadmap, focusing on using green hydrogen to drive decarbonization in its high-emission industries such as mining and manufacturing. Nigeria has incorporated hydrogen energy into its national energy transition plan. Namibia already has two green hydrogen projects in operation, with a total installed capacity of 17 megawatts, and its goal is to raise the contribution of the green hydrogen industry to its national GDP to USD 4.1 billion by 2030. Egypt is vigorously attracting investment into the hydrogen energy industry, with planned investments of about USD 88.5 billion, accounting for roughly half of the planned investment in the entire African continent.
In terms of international cooperation, industry chain coordination, mutual recognition of standards, and international market construction have been further strengthened. In April 2025, Oman signed a joint development agreement with the Netherlands and Germany to jointly develop the world's first liquid hydrogen corridor project, opening up a cross-continental liquid hydrogen supply chain for commercial use. Among the first batch of exemplary China-Europe energy cooperation cases, six hydrogen energy projects were selected, covering areas such as hydrogen source assurance, carbon footprint assessment, joint R&D of anion exchange membrane electrolyzers, and hydrogenation for sustainable aviation fuel. China Chemical Engineering Seventh Construction Co., Ltd. and the Namibia Haifen Hydrogen Energy Company signed a general contract in 2025 for a 2.4-million-ton-per-year green ammonia plant, building a cross-border industry chain model of "Chinese technology + African resources + European market."
Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, stated that countries are seeking greater resilience and diversification for their energy systems, and that low-carbon hydrogen can play an important role over the long term. The industry urgently needs stronger policy empowerment and a faster pace of deployment.
Layout of a diversified supply system.
Against the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts reshaping the energy security landscape, the strategic value of hydrogen energy is being reassessed. The IEA report indicates that the Middle East accounts for about one-sixth of global hydrogen production, bears over one-quarter of ammonia trade, nearly 40% of urea trade, and approximately 45% of methanol trade, and regional conflicts have severely impacted related supply chains. An increasing number of countries are combining the development of hydrogen energy with ensuring energy security and enhancing supply chain resilience, accelerating domestic capacity building, and promoting the layout of a diversified international supply system.
Currently, the global hydrogen energy industry is at a critical transition period from policy cultivation to industrial deployment. Issues such as high costs, insufficient infrastructure, and lengthy approval processes remain important factors affecting project investment and commercial implementation. The International Energy Agency believes that currently only China is expected to achieve cost parity between renewable hydrogen and traditional fossil fuel-based hydrogen production. In most countries and regions, the cost of low-emission hydrogen is still higher than that of conventional hydrogen production methods, and emerging economies in particular face practical challenges such as insufficient financing capacity and weak supporting facilities. However, over the long term, the prospects for the development of the hydrogen energy industry are broad. The International Energy Agency estimates that if planned projects are successfully implemented, by 2030, global low-emission hydrogen production will achieve rapid growth, and the foundation for the scaled development of the industry will be further consolidated.
The International Energy Agency recommends that governments review their respective 2030 targets and formulate long-term visions, accelerate policy implementation, promote expanded application in key sectors such as industry, transportation, and chemicals, and form stable market expectations; at the same time, continuously optimize production support policies, improve infrastructure and standard certification systems, innovate financing mechanisms, and reduce project development costs and investment risks. The international community should further strengthen cooperation, promote the coordinated development of technology, standards, trade, and investment, support emerging economies in enhancing their ability to participate in the industry chain, and jointly build an open, diversified, and stable global hydrogen energy supply system, providing stronger support for the global energy transition and sustainable development.
Return to TopBy: 宦 翔
At the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, President Xi Jinping announced, “Promote the application of the meteorological intelligent early warning solution ‘Mazu’ in 30 countries,” demonstrating China’s major-country responsibility to further support global AI development and advance global AI capacity building.
“From opening to closing these two days, the visit schedule has been packed full, all to see ‘Mazu.’” As soon as the reporter arrived at the meteorological theme exhibition area of the 2026 World AI Conference, a staff member introduced this. The fervent on-site response directly reflects the international community’s attention to China’s meteorological intelligent early warning solution and also shows the global influence of “Intelligent Manufacturing in China.”
Currently, global climate risks are intensifying, and extreme weather occurs frequently, but insufficient early warning capability is the disaster prevention shortcoming of most developing countries. Based on this global demand, in July 2025, China responded to the United Nations initiative and launched the China Meteorological Intelligent Early Warning Solution “Mazu (MAZU).” The acronym “MAZU” has a rigorous connotation — M (Multi-hazard), A (Alert), Z (Zero-gap), U (Universal) — aiming to build an early warning service network that is multi-hazard warning, seamless in coverage, and universally accessible globally, narrowing the gap in disaster prevention and mitigation capabilities among countries. With its impressive exhibition performance and broad prospects for overseas implementation, “Mazu” continues to gain global attention.
How does this Chinese solution cross mountains and seas to benefit the world? The many achievements of this World AI Conference provide a clear answer.
Advanced technology and supporting services are the solid confidence for “Mazu” to go overseas. Technologically, the solution integrates Fengyun meteorological satellite (风云气象卫星) data and AI meteorological models, with warning accuracy leading in the industry. At this conference, China released the “Mazu” Fengyun Satellite AI Toolbox, and the “Mazu” Djibouti Version 2.0 was officially delivered to Djibouti, further enhancing overseas adaptability. In terms of services, China insists on capacity co-building, having provided technical guidance to nearly a thousand practitioners from over 100 countries and regions through channels such as training, scholarships, and visits, effectively helping countries fill the shortcoming of disaster prevention early warning.
A mature industrial ecosystem provides strong support for “Mazu” iteration and upgrading. China possesses both AI technology innovation capability and large-scale implementation practical experience. Rich application scenarios, a complete engineering system, and an active open-source ecosystem are unique advantages that many countries lack. In 2025, China’s AI core industry scale exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan, and the overall AI penetration rate in key industries surpassed 80%. From high-end computing power to the intelligent implementation across thousands of industries, a solid industrial foundation gives “Mazu” the strength to go overseas on a large scale and benefit the world.
An open and cooperative mindset is an important prerequisite for “Mazu” to benefit the world. At this conference, China launched the global open-source plan for the “Fenghe” meteorological large model (风和气象大模型) and established the China-Thailand Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Prediction and Early Warning of Meteorological Disasters, actively sharing core technological achievements. At the same time, 29 countries signed the agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, and China released an AI cooperation and development action plan, building a global AI governance platform for inclusive and win-win outcomes. China’s AI development has always adhered to the orientation of fairness and inclusiveness, helping developing countries seize digital opportunities, fill development shortcomings, and promote the balanced development of global intelligent governance.
The value pursuit of striving for goodness and benefiting humanity is the spiritual core of “Mazu” going global. The solution has always focused on the rigid needs of developing countries for disaster prevention, providing low-cost, customizable early warning services. In Pakistan, the system efficiently responded to flood dangers, ensuring emergency response; in Mongolia, forecasters used monitoring and forecast data provided by the early warning operational system in their work, successfully forecasting the sandstorm process. Currently, “Mazu” has been physically implemented in seven countries globally and applied in the cloud in over 40 countries, becoming a high-quality international public good serving Global South countries.
In ancient times, Mazu safeguarded the peace of the seas; today, the technological “Mazu” protects global livelihoods. From a traditional cultural IP to a modern technological public good, the original intention of aiding the world and caring for people, and standing together in mutual assistance, remains unchanged. China is using inclusive technology to fill the global meteorological disaster prevention gap, using open cooperation to help global climate governance, and continuing to contribute Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Return to TopBeijing, July 20 (People’s Daily) — (Reporter Han Xiaoming (韩晓明)) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (林剑) stated at a regular press conference on the 20th that the erroneous choice of Japan’s ruling authorities to deviate from the pacifist constitution and accelerate “remilitarization” does not enjoy popular support. If Japan’s ruling authorities continue to misjudge the situation on the nuclear issue, persist in their delusion and refuse to awaken (执迷不悟 (zhí mí bù wù - “persist in delusion, not awaken,” stubbornly refuse to see the truth)), and push forward with revising the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” (无核三原则) and introducing allied nuclear weapons for deployment in Japan, they will ultimately pay a heavy price for it.
A journalist asked: It is reported that since the Sanae Takaichi government came to power, 82 local assemblies in Japan, including Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have submitted opinions to the central government or the National Diet, demanding that the Takaichi government adhere to the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” or legislate them. Previously, the Japan Innovation Party, a member of the ruling coalition, suggested to the Japanese government that it discuss revising the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles.” What is China’s comment on this?
Lin Jian said that the strong calls from Japanese local assemblies to uphold the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” reflect the popular will yearning for peace, and indicate that the erroneous choice of Japan’s ruling authorities to deviate from the pacifist constitution and accelerate “remilitarization” does not enjoy popular support. Japan’s ruling authorities must not act willfully and go one’s own way (一意孤行 (yī yì gū xíng - “act willfully, go one’s own way”)) and go against the current on the nuclear issue.
Lin Jian pointed out that since Sanae Takaichi came to power, the ambitions of Japan’s right-wing forces to revive militarism, break through the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles,” and move toward independent nuclear possession have been fully exposed, as they race ahead on the wrong path. If Japan’s ruling authorities continue to misjudge the situation on the nuclear issue, persist in their delusion and refuse to awaken, and push forward with revising the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” and introducing allied nuclear weapons for deployment in Japan, this will not only be a serious provocation to the post-World War II international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation system, but will also violate Japan’s own peace commitments, defy widespread domestic public opinion in Japan, and ultimately they will pay a heavy price for it.
“Japan is a non-nuclear-weapon state party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Not to accept, not to manufacture, not to possess, and not to proliferate nuclear weapons are Japan’s indisputable and unshirkable obligations under international law, with no room for Japan to bargain,” Lin Jian said. “In February this year, Sanae Takaichi reiterated her adherence to the ‘Three Non-Nuclear Principles,’ and the Japanese representative attending the May NPT Review Conference repeatedly confirmed that the stance on the ‘Three Non-Nuclear Principles’ would not be changed. The words are still ringing in the ears (言犹在耳 (yán yóu zài ěr - “words still rest in the ear,” still fresh in memory)). The international community is wiping its eyes and waiting (拭目以待 (shì mù yǐ dài - “wipe eyes and wait,” to wait and see what happens)).”
Lin Jian said that China calls on the international community and all peace-loving people in Japan to urge Japan’s ruling authorities to earnestly fulfill their obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, completely abandon the attempts at “remilitarization” and nuclear possession, stop pushing for revision of the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles,” stop conducting so-called “extended deterrence” cooperation with other countries, commit to not seeking to introduce allied nuclear weapons, and immediately take effective measures to resolve the serious imbalance between supply and demand of sensitive nuclear materials, and win the trust of Asian neighbors and the international community through concrete actions.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 一
The Lao Ministry of Health recently reiterated that the country will strive to achieve the goal of eliminating malaria by 2030. Lao Deputy Minister of Health Phavan Keobasa stated that in recent years, the incidence of malaria in Laos has dropped significantly. Malaria infection cases have fallen from nearly 4,000 cases in 2021 to 269 cases in 2025, marking that the country's Plasmodium falciparum strain is nearing elimination, and the malaria prevention and control work has achieved phased and significant results.
Laos is located in the Greater Mekong Subregion of Southeast Asia. The country has a high forest coverage rate, a large number of personnel working in forest areas, frequent cross-border movement of people, and weak medical resources in remote mountainous areas, making it one of the high-incidence areas for malaria globally. Among them, the forest areas and border regions in southern Laos were once hard-hit areas for Plasmodium falciparum transmission.
According to data from the World Health Organization, malaria infection cases in Laos reached as high as hundreds of thousands in 1999. At that time, a major challenge faced by the Lao government in malaria prevention and control was asymptomatic Plasmodium infection, especially in southern provinces such as Savannakhet, where such infection was relatively common. Because infected individuals show no obvious symptoms, routine screening methods such as microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests are difficult to detect the Plasmodium in their bodies, making them hidden sources of infection that continuously affect the effectiveness of malaria prevention and control.
In recent years, Laos has worked together with the World Health Organization and other institutions to steadily advance malaria elimination through measures such as precise monitoring, active screening, preventive treatment, and cross-border joint prevention and control. In response to the risk that Plasmodium may develop resistance to existing antimalarial drugs, Laos has carried out targeted drug interventions in high-risk areas, removing Plasmodium from the human body, treating asymptomatic infected individuals, and investigating and resolving hidden dangers of malaria transmission in communities.
To solidly advance malaria prevention and control, Lao epidemic prevention personnel have gone deep into forest areas and temporary settlements near farmland, carrying out targeted preventive treatment for high-risk populations who stay overnight in forest areas and fields, effectively reducing the probability of infection among the population and blocking community transmission of malaria. At the same time, the Lao government continues to conduct skills training for grassroots epidemic prevention personnel and popularize malaria prevention knowledge among community residents, comprehensively enhancing grassroots malaria prevention and control capabilities. Local governments at all levels, in conjunction with the National Malaria Elimination Committee, have established a standardized local "malaria-free" certification system and are orderly advancing the elimination of malaria in various areas.
WHO expert teams stationed in Lao provinces provide professional technical support for local malaria surveillance, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and epidemic prevention efforts, assisting Laos in using digital tools to optimize the case reporting and surveillance system, and comprehensively improving the levels of epidemic monitoring, data collection, and emergency response.
According to the Lao Ministry of Health, the country has issued a series of documents, including the Malaria Elimination Transition and Sustainable Development Roadmap and the 2026–2030 National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination, to provide institutional support for comprehensively achieving the goal of malaria elimination. "We are deeply aware that achieving this goal depends not only on continuously strengthening technical support and implementing relevant projects, but also on continuously enhancing the country's own capacity and playing a greater role in financing guarantees, governance mechanisms, and responsibility implementation," said Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
According to WHO certification requirements, a country must achieve "zero indigenous malaria cases" for three consecutive years to be formally certified as a "malaria-free country." Relevant WHO officials stated that as Laos moves closer to the goal of being certified as a "malaria-free country," cross-border cooperation with Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam will continue to play a key role in further preventing cross-border transmission of malaria and consolidating existing prevention and control achievements.
Return to TopU.S. and Iran Continue Exchanging Attacks; Brent Oil Price Breaks Through $90 per Barrel
Xinhua News Agency, New York, July 19 (Reporter Liu Yanan (刘亚南)) — Due to the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East and market concerns over further escalation, international crude oil futures saw significant price increases at the start of a new trading week on the 19th, with Brent crude oil futures prices breaking through $90 per barrel.
As of 18:15 Eastern Time on the 19th, the price of light crude oil futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose to a maximum of $85.17 per barrel, up $2.68, an increase of 3.25%; the price of London Brent crude oil futures for September delivery rose to a maximum of $90.97 per barrel, up $2.87, an increase of 3.26%.
Iran's Fars News Agency reported on the 19th, citing sources, that the traffic volume of the Strait of Hormuz had dropped to zero, and as long as the United States continues its provocative behavior, the strait will remain closed.
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran issued a statement on the 19th, condemning the United States for launching a "terrorist attack" that day on the construction site of a nuclear power plant under construction in Darhovin (达尔霍温), southwestern Iran.
In addition, the U.S. Central Command confirmed in a social media post that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan on the 17th by Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, and one U.S. military personnel died on the 18th in northern Iraq while carrying out an Iran-related mission.
U.S. Media Says U.S. Military Conceals Number of Wounded in Iran Conflict
According to Xinhua News Agency, Washington, July 20 — According to a report by The New York Times on the 19th, citing multiple anonymous U.S. officials, Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Jordan multiple times last week, causing dozens of U.S. military personnel to be wounded, but the U.S. Central Command did not disclose this information.
The report said that the U.S. Central Command announced in a statement on the 18th that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan by Iranian attacks on the 17th, but did not mention that Iran launched three other attacks last week that caused dozens of U.S. military injuries and damage to multiple helicopters.
The report said that this reflects the tension between what the Pentagon calls "operational security" needs and the government's obligation to inform the public about the progress of the war. A U.S. military officer said that the U.S. Central Command is not obligated to disclose information on wounded personnel.
According to statistics from the U.S. Central Command, more than 400 U.S. military personnel have been wounded in the Iran conflict. The Pentagon used to regularly report the total number of wounded U.S. military personnel, but has stopped updating this data in recent weeks.
Russian Defense Ministry: Russia Continues to Strike Ukrainian Port Oil and Gas Facilities
According to Xinhua News Agency, Moscow, July 20 (Reporter Huang He (黄河)) — The Russian Defense Ministry issued a statement in the early morning of the 20th, saying that from the night of the 19th to the early morning of the 20th, the Russian armed forces continued to strike Ukrainian port oil and gas facilities.
The statement said that Russian forces used air-based precision-guided weapons and loitering munitions to strike fuel and oil storage tanks at the port of Odesa in southern Ukraine. Russia's air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 381 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Moscow Oblast, Belgorod Oblast, Kursk Oblast, Volgograd Oblast, and over Crimea, the Sea of Azov, and the Black Sea.
Moscow Mayor Sobyanin posted on social media on the 20th, saying that from the night of the 19th to the early morning of the 20th, more than 400 Ukrainian drones came towards Moscow and its surrounding areas, most of which were intercepted by Russia's air defense systems.
By: 本报记者 尚凯元
A report recently released by the international consulting firm Ernst & Young shows that France has ranked first in Europe in the number of foreign direct investment projects for seven consecutive years. In 2025, France attracted a total of 852 foreign-invested projects. The report believes that this reflects France's comprehensive advantages in market size, infrastructure quality, innovation capacity, low-carbon energy supply, and talent reserves. Particularly in fields such as artificial intelligence, green energy, and logistics, France has maintained a relatively strong appeal in recent years.
France continues to maintain its advantageous position in the field of manufacturing investment in Europe. In 2025, the country attracted 354 foreign-invested industrial projects, accounting for 42% of all investment projects. Progress has also been made in attracting companies to set up regional headquarters, with the number of related projects increasing by 17% year-on-year, ranking second in Europe. The report believes that France's core advantages lie in market size, innovation capacity, infrastructure, low-carbon energy supply, and a high-quality talent pool. Bruno Bonnell, Secretary-General of the General Secretariat in charge of the "France 2030" investment plan, stated that the guarantee of electricity supply, high-quality talent, and land resources are favorable conditions for France to attract foreign investment. In particular, the large-scale low-carbon electricity provided by the nuclear energy system is regarded by many investors as an important advantage for France to participate in the global competition in artificial intelligence.
Ernst & Young stated in the report that France is becoming the leading country in Europe for attracting investment in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2025, France attracted a total of 53 foreign AI projects, a year-on-year increase of 26%. Recently, Japan's SoftBank Group announced that it will invest 45 billion euros in France by 2031 to build three large data centers. Canada's asset management company Brookfield announced an additional 10 billion euros investment, bringing its total investment scale in France's AI infrastructure field to 30 billion euros. The UAE investment fund MGX and the French public investment bank Bpifrance announced that they will invest approximately 7.5 billion euros in the second AI infrastructure project they are cooperatively undertaking. French investment institution Ardian and its controlled Nordic data center operator Wayne plan to build a digital infrastructure park in the Île-de-France region, with an investment scale of up to 5 billion euros. US technology company Salesforce announced that it will invest 2 billion US dollars in France by 2030, building an AI center in Paris and supporting AI education and skills training programs.
However, about 36% of these projects are infrastructure construction projects such as data centers, and the proportion of high-end R&D and core technology projects still has room for improvement. The report also believes that as an investment destination, France still has shortcomings in overall economic vitality, tax competitiveness, labor costs, etc. France's investment appeal is facing extremely fierce competition. Against this background, every factor has become crucial: the predictability of public policies, the stability of institutional rules, cost competitiveness, and the ability to make decisions and execute quickly.
In recent years, China has become one of the important sources of foreign investment for France. Recently, the Neomat CAM power battery cathode material factory, co-invested by China's XTC New Energy (厦钨新能) and France's Orano Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony in Dunkirk, France. The project was first announced at the "Choose France" investment summit in 2023, with a total investment scale of approximately 500 million euros. The project plans to produce 40,000 tons of power battery cathode materials annually, with production expected to start in 2028. At that time, it will provide key materials for several major battery companies in Europe and further improve the layout of the local new energy industry chain.
Damien Walker, Vice President of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Deputy Mayor of Argenteuil (阿让特伊市), stated that for French local governments, the most important thing is to create and stabilize jobs, so they are more welcoming to production-oriented industrial projects, creative industry projects, and investments that can bring long-term employment. The French side regards Chinese investors as long-term partners.
(This newspaper's Paris dispatch)
The ocean connects the world and nurtures life; protecting the marine ecology has become a shared responsibility of the international community. In recent years, in their overseas construction and operation projects, Chinese enterprises have adhered to the green development concept, embedding ecological considerations throughout the entire process of project design, construction, and operation, demonstrating their responsibility and commitment to protecting the marine ecological environment and biodiversity and safeguarding the common home of humanity.
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The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth’s surface and supports the livelihoods of over 3 billion people. For many coastal and island nations, the ocean is a rice bowl for survival and a carrier of cultural memory. However, human and natural factors are subjecting marine ecosystems to increasingly severe pressures. The Third World Ocean Assessment report recently released by the United Nations shows that global ocean warming and sea-level rise are still accelerating; approximately 52.1 million tons of plastic waste enter the ocean each year, and more than 4,000 marine species are affected by plastics. The report urges all parties to translate the latest scientific assessments into concrete actions, and to protect marine ecosystems through strengthened cooperation and other means.
In mangrove wetlands, checking the growth of new seedlings; in underwater nurseries, cultivating and transplanting coral; on beaches, protecting and seeing off sea turtles as they return to the ocean — these are true portrayals of Chinese enterprises actively safeguarding marine ecology overseas. Chinese enterprises carry out production and operations abroad while also actively assuming social responsibility, protecting the marine ecological environment and biodiversity. This is both a vivid footnote to Chinese enterprises’ practice of the green development concept and an important manifestation of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The concept of marine protection runs through the entire process. More and more overseas projects of Chinese enterprises embed ecological considerations into the entire cycle of design, construction, and operation — from the optimization of construction plans to the restraint of shoreline development, striving to minimize disturbance to the marine environment. This ecological awareness that moves "post-event remediation" forward to "pre-event prevention" reflects respect for nature and is also a vivid practice of China’s ecological civilization concept overseas.
Actions for marine protection require sustained and long-term efforts. Shoreline garbage must be cleaned up repeatedly as the tides come and go; protecting sea turtles requires turning off lights and keeping quiet watch; mangroves once planted need long-term care; coral restoration is measured in years... These unheralded tasks demand scientific methods and enduring patience. Ecological protection values persistence over time. Chinese enterprises integrate protection actions into their daily operations, demonstrating responsibility and commitment through year-after-year investment.
What is especially valuable is that these protection actions are evolving from a "one-man show" by enterprises into a "chorus" by all parties. Chinese enterprises join hands with local governments, communities, and environmental organizations, recruit local employees to participate in patrols and conservation, and enable surrounding residents to benefit tangibly from clean shorelines and restored fishery resources. The process of protecting the ocean also becomes a process of enhancing mutual understanding and building consensus. When marine ecological protection becomes a common cause for all parties, corporate responsibility gains a solid foundation, and people-to-people connectivity finds a concrete carrier.
From going out and building up, to integrating in and staying put, Chinese enterprises balance the economic ledger as well as the ecological ledger, interpreting through concrete actions what it means to be a responsible builder and a trustworthy partner. From the restoration of a patch of mangroves to the rebuilding of a stretch of coral reef, what people see is not only the presence of Chinese enterprises participating in overseas construction, but also the spread and resonance of development concepts. Protecting the marine ecology and biodiversity is not only being responsible for the natural environment and the well-being of people’s livelihoods, but also safeguarding humanity’s common home. When these acts of guardianship are seen and understood by more people, win-win cooperation is no longer abstract — it becomes a genuine answer to promoting the building of a maritime community with a shared future.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴 君
Recently, Huang Can (黄璨), deputy director of the Planning Branch of Wuhan Comprehensive Transportation Research Institute Co., Ltd. (武汉综合交通研究院有限公司), and his colleagues have been 紧锣密鼓 (jǐn luó mì gǔ - "tight gongs, dense drums," in intense preparation) preparing to build a planning assistance decision-making system. The office desk is piled high with books and materials on transportation models, the margins densely covered with annotations. "Modernization sets ever higher demands on cadres' capabilities and qualities; if you don't study, you really cannot keep up. I had little exposure to informatization before, so I need to urgently make up for it," he said with emotion.
The key to governance lies in obtaining the right people. In recent years, Wuhan has taken the "Cadre Quality Improvement Year" (干部素质提升年) as an important lever, focusing on the needs of career development, breaking down resource barriers between departments and regions, revitalizing resources of municipal departments, universities, and enterprises, and integrally advancing "learning to enhance ability", "practice to strengthen ability", and "assessment to promote ability", injecting strong momentum into high-quality development.
Reinvigorating resources to "recharge and store energy", filling gaps in learning and training
"To cultivate cultural tourism into a pillar industry, it is necessary to integrate industries such as industry, agriculture, and transportation, and establish the concept of 'cultural tourism+'." Not long ago, at the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee Party School (武汉市委党校), Professor Shu Boyang (舒伯阳) of the School of Business Administration at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (中南财经政法大学), combining Wuhan's cultural tourism resource endowments and development pain points, unpacked the realization paths for cultural tourism industry integration. Under the podium, 50 young cadres from the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism (武汉市文化和旅游局) listened attentively.
This was the first class of the professional ability improvement training class for cadres of the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. During the six-day training, experts and scholars from Wuhan University, Central China Normal University (华中师范大学), Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and other universities, as well as senior experts from the front line of cultural tourism, gave lectures on five professional directions including accelerating the development of the cultural tourism industry. "Previously, my understanding of the cultural tourism industry mostly stayed at the business level of my own office; this training gave me a more systematic understanding of cultural tourism integration," said Liu Tao (刘韬), Section-level Principal Staff Member of the Organization and Personnel Office of the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Wuhan is rich in science and education resources, with 94 institutions of higher learning of various types. How to transform this resource advantage into cadres' ability to perform their duties is an important topic for Wuhan to strengthen cadre team building.
Clicking on the digital portrait system for primary and secondary school teachers in Huangpi District (黄陂区), Wuhan, various types of information such as teachers' gender, age, subject, education, and characteristics are clear at a glance. "Through this system, we can clearly understand the current structural situation and shortcomings of teachers in the entire school, providing scientific reference for recruiting and deploying teachers," introduced Li Xiuhan (李秀晗), the lead person in charge of the system's development and deputy director of the Huangpi District Education Bureau (黄陂区教育局).
Previously, Li Xiuhan was an associate professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence Education at Central China Normal University. In 2025, Huangpi District implemented the "1311" cadre secondment new model ("1311"干部挂职新模式), inviting Central China Normal University to select seven expert-type cadres to take on secondment in important positions within the district. Li Xiuhan walked from the university gate into a government department.
In order to integrate high-quality talent resources from universities, since 2024, Wuhan has adopted the "one-university-one-district" model (一校对一区), promoting Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学), Wuhan University of Technology (武汉理工大学), Central China Normal University, and other ministries-affiliated universities to select a batch of outstanding cadres and talents each year to take on secondment in paired districts (development zones). "All districts have supplemented their talent strength, and university cadres have broadened their development horizons, achieving mutual promotion and win-win," said Zhang Zhongyi (张忠义), Section-level Principal Staff Member of Division One of the Cadre Department of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee Organization Department (武汉市委组织部).
As of now, Wuhan has successively received 2 batches of 67 person-times of seconded cadre talents from the aforementioned universities based in Wuhan. The university secondment teams directly promoted the signing amount of scientific and technological achievements transformation and total investment in industrial projects exceeding 20 billion yuan, and participated in the formulation of more than 30 relevant industrial policies and planning documents.
Besides integrating science and education resources internally, Wuhan also actively expands external learning channels. On the one hand, it invites industry association think tanks, research institutions, and senior executives of leading enterprises to come to Wuhan to carry out specialized training; on the other hand, it selects cadres to go to the Yangtze River Delta, the Greater Bay Area, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, and other areas for inspection and study. "In the process of 'bringing in' and 'going out', cadres have gradually learned skills, filled gaps, and the endogenous motivation to benchmark and strive for excellence has continuously burst forth," said Zhang Zhongyi.
Breaking barriers for "cross-border drills", broadening horizons through multi-post training
"The validity period of a housing voucher is 12 months from the date of issuance, and a single housing voucher can be transferred once within the validity period." In Hua'anli Community (华安里), Hanxing Street, Jianghan District (江汉区), Wuhan, Zhan Yuxian (詹喻显), senior engineer of Jianghan Urban Renewal Construction and Development Co., Ltd. (江汉城市更新建设发展有限公司), explained the urban renewal policy to residents.
Hua'anli is a key project for urban renewal in Wuhan, and the renovation involves a large amount of work such as coordinating the interests of the masses and implementing policies. From April to July 2025, Jianghan District carried out the fourth batch of concentratedly selected cadres for two-way shadow learning between government and enterprises.
At that time, Zhan Yuxian, who was still working in the Construction Branch of China Power Construction Group Hubei Engineering Co., Ltd. (中国电建集团湖北工程有限公司), voluntarily signed up to go to Jianghan Urban Renewal Construction and Development Co., Ltd. for shadow learning. "After participating in specific tasks such as drafting compensation plans, conducting baseline surveys, and communicating and coordinating with the masses, I gained a clearer understanding of urban renewal and also learned how to explain policies from the residents' perspective," Zhan Yuxian said. After the shadow learning ended, he successfully passed the assessment and chose to stay at the current company.
Since 2022, Jianghan District has organized two-way shadow learning between government and enterprises lasting 3 to 6 months, opening up channels for two-way exchange of talent, two-way improvement of capabilities, and two-way integration of resources between government organs and enterprises. This helps enterprise cadres fill the gap of being unfamiliar with the policy system, and also enhances the ability of government cadres to serve enterprises.
"Cadres trained in different posts become familiar with working methods in multiple fields, and can better jump out of their original 'small patch of land', see problems from a more comprehensive perspective, and have more ways to solve problems," introduced Yu Zhigang (余志刚), Deputy Director in charge of daily work of the Organization Department of the Jianghan District Party Committee (江汉区委组织部). Currently, 137 cadres have participated in the government-enterprise two-way learning class, of which 36 cadres have been exchanged from government organs to enterprises, and 91 cadres have been exchanged from enterprises to government organs.
With the transformation and development of the economy and society, the problem of mismatch and incompatibility between the professional structure and professional ability of the cadre team and the needs of transformation and development has become increasingly prominent. In August 2024, Wuhan officially launched the "Cadre Professional Ability Improvement Plan" (干部专业能力提升计划), focusing on key areas closely related to modern industries such as economics and finance, electronic information, new energy, and environmental science to carry out professional training and practical exercise.
At that time, Qu Ruofeng (屈若枫), then Deputy General Manager of Wuhan Metro Resources Management Co., Ltd. (武汉地铁资源经营有限公司), became one of the first batch of trainees. After one year of training, he became clearer about his career development direction, transferred posts, and currently serves as Deputy Director of the Infrastructure Development Division of the Municipal Development and Reform Commission. "Breaking the identity barriers between different units allowed me to find a more suitable stage for work, and I am more motivated," said Qu Ruofeng.
In order to solve the problem of sourcing specialized cadres, and to discover and cultivate professional cadres who understand the economy, industry, and innovation, Wuhan broke the boundaries of departments and regions, and selected a batch of outstanding young cadres from the city's Party and government organs, public institutions, and municipal state-owned enterprises to be included in the training plan.
"We will transfer or reassign outstanding participating cadres to professional departments, and track the performance of participating cadres throughout the process, promoting or raising the rank of cadres who perform prominently and are mature and ready for use during the training period," said Li Bin (李斌), Deputy Director of Division Three of the Cadre Department of the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee Organization Department.
At present, the "Cadre Professional Ability Improvement Plan" in Wuhan has been carried out for two sessions, with a total of 1,049 young cadres from 18 units participating. Through methods such as theoretical research, mentor-led learning, and on-the-job shadow learning, it has promoted 72 outstanding young cadres with science and engineering backgrounds to play key roles in important positions across departments and levels within the city.
Sinking to the front line to 攻坚克难 (gōng jiān kè nán - "attack fortresses, overcome difficulties," to tackle hard problems), enhancing skills in grassroots practice
On March 16, a 3 million yuan equity investment fund arrived, instantly solving the urgent need of Wuhan Luojiayun Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. (武汉珞珈伊云光电技术有限公司). This was the first equity investment after the establishment of the Wuhan Rongdan Changzheng Qihang Venture Capital Fund (武汉融担长证启航创业投资基金).
The Wuhan Rongdan Changzheng Qihang Venture Capital Fund is one of the first batch of venture capital funds in the country funded by government financing guarantee institutions, jointly initiated and established by Wuhan Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. (武汉市融资担保有限公司) and Changjiang Growth Capital Investment Co., Ltd. (长江成长资本投资有限公司). In April 2025, Xiong Yuheng (熊宇恒), Section-level Principal Staff Member of the Finance Division of the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Finance (武汉市财政局), took a secondment at Wuhan Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd., and participated in the entire process of the fund's preparation and establishment.
"When working in the government organ, I mostly did system formulation and policy review. This time, sinking to the enterprise front line, under the guidance of an enterprise mentor, I felt more deeply where the difficulty of financing for small and medium-sized science and technology enterprises lies, and also understood what kind of policy design can better help enterprises," said Xiong Yuheng.
In Wuhan, cadres like Xiong Yuheng who have trained at the industrial front line, the forefront of grassroots governance, and the scene of project tackling are not uncommon. "We insist on setting the practice classroom at the forefront of development and the concentration of contradictions, so that cadres can forge iron shoulders and true skills in the process of facing and solving problems," said Wang Su (王肃), Director of the Organization and Personnel Division of the Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Finance.
At the Kaijia Food Central China Meat Processing Base (凯佳食品华中肉类加工基地) in Caidian District (蔡甸区), Wuhan, intelligent production lines are running rapidly, sending batches of products into cold chain logistics trucks. From the initial contact at the end of 2024 to the official commissioning of the base, in less than two years, the person in charge of the enterprise, Huang Bing (黄冰), said his biggest impression was the sense of responsibility of the cadres. "If there is a problem, it is handled immediately; communication is very smooth." Huang Bing said that he invested a total of 3 billion yuan in this project.
The key to Huang Bing's confidence in investing lay in the key project "competition to tackle difficulties, post the list and appoint the commander" (比拼攻坚 揭榜挂帅) initiative launched by Caidian District. On the day of signing, the management committee of Caidian Economic Development Zone (蔡甸经济开发区管委会) quickly selected backbone personnel from departments such as planning, engineering, and administrative approval to form a service task force. "We moved our desks directly to the project department, all members stationed on-site to work, simultaneously implementing multiple tasks such as reporting to higher authorities, communicating with departments, and preparing third-party reports, attacking fortresses and overcoming difficulties to rush the schedule, compressing the originally planned three-month approval work to be completed within one month," said Dai Yu (代玉), a task force member. This was the most vivid and profound growth lesson she had experienced since starting work.
Knives are sharpened on stones, people are tempered in affairs; the front line is the best classroom. "Let cadres take a few more 'hot potatoes' and be 'ants on a hot pan' a few more times, they can gain greater growth in practice, and better promote practice in growth," said a relevant responsible person from the Wuhan Municipal Party Committee Organization Department.
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Affairs lie in the four directions, but the key is in the center. "Upholding the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee" is an important aspect of the fourteen upholds (十四个坚持) of Xi Jinping's thought on Party building. This is the supreme principle of the Party's leadership, and it is the key to our Party maintaining unity and solidarity, strong cohesion, and combat effectiveness.
To deeply understand the supreme principle of the Party's leadership, the first is to march forward in unison.
On the eve of July 1, General Secretary Xi Jinping replied to a letter from veteran Party member Zhang Liansheng (张连生), praising his faith in and love for the Party as expressed in "forever following the Party."
During the war years, the "drip, drip" transmitted by the radio operators of the "Fourth Brigade" of the Central Column to which Zhang Liansheng belonged was the voice of the Party Central Committee and Chairman Mao. Under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, all commanders and fighters of the People's Liberation Army and the broad masses of the people obeyed commands in all their actions, creating war miracles that shine in the annals of history.
Upholding the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee is a major Party-building principle of a mature Marxist ruling party. Since the new era, the entire Party and society have united under the Party's banner into a piece of hard steel, thinking with one mind and exerting with one force, promoting historic achievements and historic changes in the cause of the Party and the state.
"Our Party, so large, leading such a big country, shouldering the arduous task of leading the people of all ethnic groups across the country to achieve national strength and national rejuvenation, the whole Party must unify thinking, unify will, and unify action."
"Unification" means upholding the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee. This is a profound grasp of the laws of history, and even more so an active response to future challenges. This is a political requirement, and even more so a way to victory.
To deeply understand the supreme principle of the Party's leadership, the key lies in implementing it to the letter.
The Party Central Committee attaches great importance to urban work and clearly proposes to build modern people's cities that are innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and intelligent. Recently, General Secretary Xi Jinping inspected Shanghai, went into grassroots communities, went into the homes of the masses, and emphasized "doing deep, detailed, and solid work in all aspects of urban renewal" and "formulating and implementing effective policy measures."
One part deployment, nine parts implementation. Implementing the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee is a fundamental requirement for safeguarding the authority of the Party Central Committee and its centralized and unified leadership, and it is also an important historical experience for the continuous development and progress of the cause of the Party and the people.
Since the new era, facing the century-old challenge of poverty alleviation, with one order from the Party Central Committee, Party secretaries at five levels jointly managed, and over 3 million first secretaries and village-based cadres rushed to the front line; facing the severe and complex flood control situation, Party organizations at all levels resolutely implemented the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, fully organizing emergency rescue, treatment of the injured, resettlement of the masses, and other work... The detailed and solid implementation of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments relies on an organizational system that is "connected from top to bottom and effective in execution," and relies on the tenacity and sense of responsibility of the vast number of Party members and cadres who implement them with the spirit of driving nails.
Firmly grasping the supreme principle of the Party's leadership is concrete and practical. Resolutely respond to what the Party Central Committee advocates, resolutely implement what the Party Central Committee decides, resolutely not do what the Party Central Committee prohibits. This should become the self-consciousness of every Party member and cadre internalized in the heart and externalized in action.
To deeply understand the supreme principle of the Party's leadership, it must be guaranteed by strict discipline and rules.
Only with strict discipline can there be unified steps, and can the unity and solidarity of the entire Party be maintained. As early as 2013, when participating in the special democratic life meeting of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee, General Secretary Xi Jinping profoundly pointed out, "Safeguarding the authority of the Central Committee and implementing the Party's theories, line, principles, and policies is a political discipline that must never be violated."
Since the new era, strictly implementing the system of requesting instructions and reporting to the Party Central Committee, strengthening political supervision, deepening political inspections, continuously purifying the political ecology within the Party... The entire Party has become more unified in thought, more united politically, and more consistent in action.
"Strengthen discipline, and the revolution will be invincible." The advantages of the system are continuously transformed into governance effectiveness in managing the Party and governing it, and the entire Party radiates immensely powerful cohesion and combat effectiveness.
The 15th Five-Year Plan period is a critical period for laying a solid foundation and fully exerting efforts to basically realize socialist modernization. The more critical the period, the more we must firmly support the two establishments (两个确立) and resolutely achieve the two safeguards (两个维护), relying on the Party Central Committee to set the direction, plan the overall situation, formulate policies, and promote reform. Firmly grasp the supreme principle of the Party's leadership, strengthen confidence, and continue to strive, and we will surely continue to march from victory to victory.
Return to Top“Why set exclusive clauses such as ‘high-level awards’ and ‘large-scale performance records’ to raise the bidding threshold?” When the Sanya Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision (三亚市纪委监委) of Hainan Province, relying on the “machine-managed bidding” intelligent supervision mechanism, was checking leads on Tang Mou, former assistant general manager of a certain group company in Sanya, this anomaly caught the investigators’ attention.
Phase I of a certain project in Sanya was launched in February 2024. With the certain group company in Sanya acting as the construction unit, Tang Mou, by exploiting his project management authority, helped a certain enterprise win the bid for the project through leaking project information and artificially setting exclusive clauses. The investigation team traced the leads in depth and discovered that the winning enterprise was operated by a close friend of Tang Mou. After winning the bid, the friend promised to calculate a “kickback” based on a percentage of the winning bid amount, providing benefits to Tang Mou and completing a power-for-money transaction.
“I thought arranging business for a friend was a matter of ‘taking both public and private interests into account.’ Only now do I realize that this was nothing but a self-deceiving notion,” Tang Mou said. Ultimately, Tang Mou was expelled from the Party and dismissed from public office, and his suspected criminal issues were transferred to the procuratorial authorities for review and prosecution.
[Discipline enforcer’s comment:] Tang Mou treated the power in his hands as a tool for seeking personal gain, “paving the way” for specific connected persons, and severely damaged fair competition. Party members and leading cadres should take this as a warning and strictly adhere to the bottom line of discipline and law. At the same time, supervision mechanisms must be improved and strengthened to further compress the space for rent-seeking, creating a fair and just market environment and a clean and upright business environment.
(Sun Haitian, reporter for this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘军国
In the Datong Farm Common Prosperity Workshop (大通农场共富工坊) in Dingzhai Township, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, staff are busy sorting the white peaches purchased from farming households. "We provide full-process supporting guidance for planting, purchase 20,000 to 30,000 jin each year, and help everyone solve the problems at both the production and sales ends," said Hu Youdi (胡友娣), person in charge of the Common Prosperity Workshop.
Relying on the Party-building joint-building mechanism, Dingzhai Township has linked up 14 Common Prosperity Workshops like Datong Farm, integrating seedling cultivation and planting, deep processing, and e-commerce and agricultural tourism. Each entity shares resources and complements each other's advantages, driving employment for more than 1,500 people and helping increase the incomes of over 600 farming households.
This is a vivid practice of Shangyu District using the "workshop-area-chain" (坊片链) integration to leverage common prosperity in rural areas. The locality has diverse rural industries such as "Four Seasons Fresh Fruit" (四季仙果), Chinese medicinal herbs, rice, and tea, but there are shortcomings such as scattered operations and narrow channels. High-quality local specialties are trapped in the mountains and fields, and the rate of economic benefit conversion is low.
Based on narrowing the "three major gaps" and deepening the practice of the "Thousand-Village Demonstration, Ten-Thousand-Village Improvement" project (千万工程), Shangyu District has innovatively built a Party-building-boosted "workshop-area-chain" integrated development system, planning and constructing 7 village-revitalization common prosperity chains, 14 key common prosperity areas, and 40 demonstration-type Common Prosperity Workshops.
Among them, Yiting Town is an important production area for red bayberries. Relying on this, Shangyu District has established a "Four Seasons Fresh Fruit" village-revitalization common prosperity chain Party-building joint-building coordination mechanism, focusing on driving down resources such as technology, capital, and brands to the countryside: financial institutions have introduced special credit for the red bayberry industry; college students participate in agricultural live-streaming; enterprises have launched deep processing of fresh fruit, developing derivative products such as red bayberry rice wine and red bayberry sparkling wine...
At the township level, area clusters serve as the bond to coordinate the resources of each village for clustered development. In the past, the six villages in the Fuzhi area of Lingnan Township developed separately, with a single development model. Now, under the leadership of the Lingnan Township Party Committee, the cultural tourism assets of the six villages have been uniformly transferred to the township-owned tourism company for planning and operation, and with the coordination of the area's Party member service team, more than 20 maker teams have been successfully attracted, and formats such as book bars and homestays have been established. In the first half of 2026, the Fuzhi Mountain Scenic Area attracted 640,000 tourist visits, a year-on-year increase of 40%. "We have established a revenue-sharing mechanism, distributing a certain proportion of operating income to each village collective. The operating income of each village in the area has increased by about 70%," said Zhu Sijie (朱嗣杰), Party Secretary of Lingnan Township.
The industrial chains and area resources must ultimately land on increasing the incomes of farming households, and the Common Prosperity Workshops rooted in village communities are the key. Zhangzhen Town is rich in red-fleshed kiwifruit, and the discarded branches from kiwifruit cultivation have been unused for years. The Yongchang Wood Industry Common Prosperity Workshop in Hefu Village connects with the resources on the "Four Seasons Fresh Fruit" village-revitalization common prosperity chain, introduces an e-commerce operation entity, and develops the kiwifruit branches into pet toys. Currently, monthly online sales can reach more than 200,000 pieces.
Now, Shangyu District has built more than 200 Common Prosperity Workshops, driving more than 12,000 people to find stable, nearby employment. "Workshops are the roots, areas are the branches, and chains are the trunk. The three work in concert. We will continue to deepen the three-level linkage mechanism and continuously transform the Party's organizational advantages into advantages for industrial development and common prosperity for the masses," said Chen Qin (陈勤), member of the Standing Committee of the Shangyu District Party Committee and Director of the Organization Department.
By: 郑焕钊
Public commentary is diverse and colorful, reminding us that we must face up to the judgment of readers and audiences. Internet users may not have received professional training, but their aesthetic intuition, their life experience, their insistence on getting characters, details, and logic right cannot be ignored.
“In the past, carriages and horses were very slow; wood and leaves had to be connected by branches.” An internet user’s comment precisely summed up the unique atmosphere and clever character structure of the movie Love Letter to Grandma. “Well made, don’t make another one!” Although only a few words, it also allows one to imagine the complex feeling of having watched a film with much thunder but little rain, 如鲠在喉 (rú gěng zài hóu - “like a fishbone stuck in the throat,” to have an unspoken grievance), 强颜欢笑 (qiǎng yán huān xiào - “force the face to smile,” to put on a brave front).
Masters are among the people, and the brilliance is in the comment section — this has become a consensus in the Internet age. While chasing dramas, bullet comments surge like a tide, with audiences from 天南海北 (tiān nán hǎi běi - “from the southern sky to the northern sea,” far and wide, all over the country) talking across the void on the same frame; while listening to songs, the comment section turns into fertile soil for “wild literature,” with each melody giving rise to unforgettable life stories of its own; there are even readers who specifically chase “paragraph comments,” digging through the comment sections of online literature more carefully than the main text itself.
When swiping to the comment section has become a subconscious action for countless people, it is necessary to ask: what changes and what revelations has the vigorous enthusiasm of public commentary brought to new mass literature and art?
The most obvious is that the level of participation by readers and audiences has significantly increased. For a long time in the past, public commentary mainly manifested as word-of-mouth spread by readers and audiences after consuming literary and artistic works, letters from readers, book review writing, or exchange of viewing impressions. Compared with expert commentary, feedback from the public often had the characteristics of being lagging and scattered, making it difficult to have a substantive impact on literary and artistic creation. Now, under the new media environment, the forms in which the public gives feedback and participates in evaluation are diverse. There are data-based evaluations, such as clicks, shares, chart boosting, and tipping — each string of numbers is a silent vote; there are opinion-based evaluations, where in comment sections, bullet comment areas, and social media feeds, netizens speak their minds 直抒胸臆 (zhí shū xiōng yì - “directly express one’s breast’s intent,” to speak one’s mind), without beating around the bush, with praise and criticism, with emotion and reason; there are also derivative-creation-based evaluations, such as interpretive short videos, fan creations, emojis, and humorous meme images, where audiences use the original work as material, open their brains wide, and reassemble, splice, and extend it, applying a second “coloring” to the work.
Public commentary often stands out for its “sense of living person.” Unlike professional commentary that emphasizes system and theory, netizen comments sometimes “disregard the code of martial arts”: a comment like “In this life, the scariest thing is suddenly ‘understanding’ a song” garnered 250,000 likes on a music platform, simply because it evoked people’s real experiences and articulated the emotional isomorphism between music and life. In the bullet comments of a drama series, a line like “Has this screenwriter never worked a day in the office?” strikes at the core of “suspension drama” and expresses the audience’s desire for authenticity and life details. In the past two years, the increasing number of “repos” (viewing reports) on social media are often written by theater audiences as soon as they step out of the theater — fresh and hot, recommending what is good and criticizing what is bad; the straightforwardness of “paying for the ticket, daring to love and hate” is deeply impressive.
Public commentary does not stop at commentary; it also deeply influences creation. In the comment sections of online literature, a highly upvoted comment can directly change the direction of the plot, and a logic loophole that triggers widespread ridicule may be quietly patched in the next chapter. Readers tirelessly predict plot, scrutinize details, and “pick out loopholes,” participating in the polishing of the work in an intangible way, giving rise to the model of “crowdfunded writing.” In the film and television world, some say that the audience has become the “last wave of creators.” During the broadcast of Tibetan Sea Chronicles, derivative-creation videos and posts reached an average of 100,000 per day; during the broadcast of Life Grows, bulletcomment interactions exceeded 100 million posts. These derivative works support hits, are closely monitored by creators, and influence trends in drama production.
If the participation, co-creation, and dissemination by the public are the core features of the “newness” of new mass literature and art, then through the lively comment sections, one can see that literary and artistic creation and literary and artistic reception have become “interwoven with each other.” Watching while commenting, publishing while interacting, has become a brand-new literary and artistic experience. Commentary possesses multiple values of socializing, entertainment, empathy, and identification. Living in a “digital square,” being “electronic neighbors” to each other, netizens identify themselves and connect with like-minded people through comments, extending the literary and artistic experience from private feeling to group resonance. Conversely, new mass literary and artistic works, due to the deep participation of commentary, become more daily and situational in integrating into public life.
Public commentary is diverse and colorful, reminding us: first, we must face up to the judgment of readers and audiences. Internet users may not have received professional training, but their aesthetic intuition, their life experience, their insistence on getting characters, details, and logic right cannot be ignored. Second, we must face up to the life cycle of literary and artistic works. The end of a work’s screening does not mean the end of the work’s life. Through derivative creation by netizens, the phenomenon of “old dramas becoming popular again” appears frequently, indicating that literary and artistic reception has a long cycle beyond expectations. A truly fine work must withstand the test of being “able to be re-read with fresh insights” and “long-selling and long-popular.” Third, we must face up to the discourse innovation of literary and artistic criticism. The on-site feeling, vividness and sharpness, and 集思广益 (jí sī guǎng yì - “gather wisdom, broaden benefits,” to pool wisdom and benefit from collective discussion) of public commentary are things that expert commentary should learn from by lowering their posture. Ordinary audiences, starting from their own life experiences and from the perspective of “common human feelings,” fill in the blind spots of expert perspectives; experts, in turn, in analyzing issues and deepening judgments, provide professional nutrients and rational perspectives to public commentary. Only when public commentary and expert commentary interact positively can literary and artistic criticism become increasingly robust.
It goes without saying that the comment section also suffers from 鱼龙混杂 (yú lóng hùn zá - “fish and dragons mixed together,” good and bad intermingled) and 泥沙俱下 (ní shā jù xià - “mud and sand flow down together,” a mixture of good and bad). Some comments degenerate into emotional catharsis, some are driven by commercial interests, some replace the debate of viewpoints with the debate of positions, some shift from evaluating the work to personal attacks, and some make surprising statements or 剑走偏锋 (jiàn zǒu piān fēng - “the sword takes an oblique edge,” to take an unusual or risky approach to stand out) to grab attention. The impact of online commentary on the online ecosystem needs dialectical consideration; unhealthy tendencies need to be guarded against and guided. Changing from expressing feelings to commenting for the sake of commenting, such commentary then loses the most unique charm of public commentary — the sincerity of speaking the heart’s words on behalf of everyone.
How to face public commentary is a new topic for today’s creators. [置若罔闻] (zhì ruò wǎng wén - “place as if not heard,” to turn a deaf ear to) and turning one’s back on the audience is not acceptable; blindly pandering and prioritizing traffic also require deep reflection. Only when creation and commentary dance together, and respect for artistic laws is combined with respect for audience opinions, can there be continuous improvement in literary and artistic creation and the thriving development of new mass literature and art.
(The author is from the School of Literature, Jinan University.)
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If you leaf through old movie posters, whether it is the audience-favorite The Winter of Three Hairs (Sanmao liulang ji), The White-Haired Girl (Bai mao nü), or the Best Feature Film winner of the first Hundred Flowers Awards, The Red Detachment of Women (Hongse niangzijun), every poster bears the screenwriter’s name engraved like an inscription, and the screenwriter is credited before the director. This is an industry convention.
But in recent years, the design and use of movie posters have grown increasingly varied. Some newly promoted posters emphasize the director, honor the actors, and highlight their names, yet omit the screenwriter’s name; even when some older films are re-promoted on the internet, the screenwriter’s credit is removed.
Some people understand posters as commercial advertisements, believing that in order to quickly attract public attention within a limited time and space, only the most brilliant and compelling elements of the work can be displayed—such as a strong cast, a famous director, the production company, compelling visuals, etc. The screenwriter’s credit does not seem necessary.
This view severs the relationship between the film and the poster, forcibly defining film and poster as two parallel works with independent themes and different content. In essence, it is seeking a pretext for disregarding screenwriters’ rights and interests. According to Copyright Law, the right of attribution is the author’s right to indicate their identity. As creators of the film, screenwriters enjoy the statutory right of attribution, which is not limited to the film itself but also applies to other scenarios where the film is publicly used, disseminated, or promoted.
The poster is a mirror reflecting the protection of intellectual property rights. Disregard for screenwriters’ rights and interests reveals an insufficient recognition of the screenwriter’s value. A film cannot obtain its shooting permit until the script has been filed for record; without the script created by the screenwriter, there is no film. Take Bridge (Qiao), the first feature film of New China, as an example: to create the script, screenwriter Yu Min (于敏) went to the Harbin Locomotive and Rolling Stock Factory (哈尔滨机车车辆厂) in 1947 to experience life for more than three months. During that time, he participated in union work, went deep into the worker masses, and accumulated abundant material. Only then did he produce the solid script, and only then did there appear the foundational work of New Chinese cinema that for the first time took the working class as its protagonist. Examples of such good screenwriters making good films are legion in the history of Chinese cinema. Those classic screen characters we love must first be credited to the screenwriter’s creation. Without the screenwriter, it is hard to imagine either film creation or the development of the film industry.
Original film creation is discovering a subject, inventing an image, uncovering a theme, and developing it into a story—it is a creative activity and a very valuable intellectual achievement. “All things that hold to their root grow” and “only when the roots are luxuriant do the fruits mature.” If China is to become a world film power, it must build a strong screenwriting contingent and a solid script foundation, and it must defend screenwriters’ copyright from the levels of law and industry norms. Lack of respect for screenwriters will lead to weak originality. Especially at present, when some screenwriters, under the dual pressures of the market and media environment, have few opportunities, low remuneration, and face many challenges, the industry needs to give them respect and protection.
The poster, though small, is widely disseminated on the internet and has a great impact. To enhance the original creative force of Chinese cinema and uphold industry conventions, the screenwriter’s right of attribution must be guaranteed.
Return to TopBy: 胡 祥
The TV series Cold Case (悬案) bills itself as "suspenseful," but the plot is not particularly "suspenseful"—from the very beginning, the culprit swaggers onto the scene. The work's greatest feature lies in its focus on "people," especially in its literary depiction of a journalist figure rare in suspense dramas. The chemical reaction between the genre drama and the director's personal style makes it a work saturated with "literary atmosphere," standing out among similar creations.
In Cold Case, literariness is reflected not only in the narrative framework of the "chapter-novel form" (zhāng huí tǐ - "chapter-and-section form," a traditional Chinese novel structure with chapter headings), but also plays an important role in character shaping. Bai Lang is a rare "literary man" in suspense dramas; together with the criminal policeman Shi Zhanjun, one is civil and the other military, one is humorous and the other upright, creating narrative tension through their stark contrast in personality. Bai Lang was originally the art editor of a metropolitan newspaper, but as the digital wave surged, although outwardly "he simply does not look like a journalist," he took the initiative to transform, turning to social investigation reporting, leveraging his knack for human relations to help the police catch drug traffickers, expose underworld forces bullying the market, facilitate the cracking of a jewelry store robbery case, and thereby write one news report after another—the headlines of those reports are precisely the finest literary distillation of the cases. At the end of the series, when the case is solved many years later, Shi Zhanjun asks Bai Lang to write the coverage. The camera closes in on the revised headline Bai Lang has produced; in its succinctness, it reveals the vicissitudes of time, pregnant with meaning.
Bai Lang may appear weak on the surface, but he possesses the moral backbone of an intellectual. He argues tenaciously for his own words, never yielding an inch. To some extent, Bai Lang is the embodiment of the "literary heart," pursuing the ideal that literature carries the truth (wén yǐ zài dào - "literature as a vehicle for truth"), and ultimately dispelling the clouds to see the sun (bō yún jiàn rì - "dispel the clouds and see the sun," revealing the truth and clarity). He dares to venture into the perilous world of drug traffickers and refuses to bow before the beatings of transport bullies, but he also has a cowardly and selfish side: he has always felt guilty toward Li Yuanjie, who was wronged because of his article, yet has long been afraid to face him—it is this very real humanity that moves the audience. When he walks into Li Yuanjie's braised-food shop and utters the words "I'm sorry," the barrage comments are filled with "tears in my eyes."
The portrayal of the antagonist Xu Liang is also ingeniously crafted, combining both the realistic white sketch of everyday life and the metaphor of various images. Xu Liang works as the "househusband" at home, coaxing the children, knitting sweaters, serving tea to his wife and her card-playing companions—especially the detail of a card player provocatively dumping melon seed shells into his plastic bag, which reveals his lowly family status. When he goes out to take out the trash, his staggering footsteps, the blooming fireworks, the sounds of laughter drifting out from the myriad lighted homes—all contrast with his inner loneliness and desolation. In just a few strokes, the scene is bleak and poignant. When he takes the risk to dig up the stolen necklace from his hometown's ground and gives it to his wife, it calls to mind O. Henry's classic short story The Gift of the Magi. He is arguably the most wretched thief to appear on screen in recent years.
And this very desolation at the time further underscores the story's central theme that "the punishment fits the crime." By night, he is a suspect guilty of serious robbery and murder, the culprit who left behind the unsolved case. When he returns to Guanma County (观马县) more than twenty years later, attempting to buy a gun for another robbery, the small town has already been transformed. Through contrasts in time and space, characters, details, and color, the work shows how the obstinate "big thief" is brought to justice, discarded by the times, and ultimately meets a dismal end, allowing the audience to sigh as they grasp the true meaning of life: walk the correct road and go straight (zhèng dào zhí xíng - "correct path, straight conduct," living with integrity).
At a time when the "track is crowded" with suspense drama productions, many works chase after more bizarre cases, more impactful scenes, and more complex human natures. Such homogeneity inevitably brings aesthetic fatigue. Cold Case, however, continues the director Mou Xincen's signature use of multi-temporal flashbacks, hallmark regional color, and imagery application, depicting vivid and unique lives amid the changes of the times, offering a distinctive artistic depth. Nonetheless, the deliberate reduction of "instant gratification" unavoidably raises the threshold for viewing, turning away some audiences. Whether the subsequent chapters of the work will maintain this style remains to be seen.
Return to TopBy: 张 萍
After the dance drama "Only This Green" (只此青绿), the China Oriental Performing Arts Group (东方演艺集团) faces an unavoidable proposition: how can traditional culture-themed dance dramas produce another fine work or even achieve transcendence?
"Yongle Weiyang" (永乐未央) takes as its subject the Yongle Palace (永乐宫) in Ruicheng, Shanxi, one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, and uses the relocation and reconstruction of Yongle Palace in the 1950s and 1960s as its narrative main line. Bringing with it the Yongle Palace's over 700 years of construction history, over a thousand square meters of murals, and a decade-long relocation project, it is not merely a stage reproduction of ancient aesthetics but attempts to transform cultural relics from static objects of contemplation into a spiritual relay that can be narrated through dance. This direction reveals the creators' problem consciousness and approach to breaking through the issue.
In terms of character construction, the dance drama presents a rather complex spectrum: the Yuan-dynasty overseer of construction, the 1950s-60s relocators, the gods in the murals, the blue-glazed corner god, the female painter, the glazed-tile craftsman... The rich and diverse character arrangement breaks the traditional dance drama convention of "preserving narrative, reducing characters." Characters from different eras appear on the same stage, forming a sense of depth in the overlapping of ancient and present — time is no longer a line but layers of accumulated cultural strata. The stage focus is on "speaking cultural relics," allowing the hands that created them to be seen. Among them, "Building Vast Halls" (筑广厦) focuses on the Yuan-dynasty builders; "Painting to the Realm" (绘至境) presents the group portrait of painters; "Refining the Glaze Heart" (炼釉心) looks back at the glazed-tile craftsmen passing on skills; "Bearing the Light of Time" (承光阴) tells of the relocators of the 1950s and 1960s. The meaning of "Weiyang" (未央) transforms from abstract time into the tangible visible transmission of craftsmanship — from the creation of "bringing something from nothing" to the guardianship of "bringing something from existence to life," the grand proposition of continuing the cultural lineage is drawn into the palms of the craftsmen.
In artistic innovation, through the mechanical movement of the caisson ceiling installation, the fusion of video and stage space, and the transformation of light and shadow in glazed tile colors, "technology + dance" allows "Yongle Weiyang" to grow out of the cultural relics. In contemporary dance drama creation, the "form frame" (形式框) has become a common strategy in group dance choreography — using props, installations, or dance formations to construct a highly recognizable visual framework, within which dance segments unfold. The key to using the "form frame" lies in developing abundant meaning from the form and effectively integrating it into a network of significance. Just as the "green-blue" (青绿) in "Only This Green" simultaneously carries the material property of color, the natural imagery of mountains and waters, and the spiritual core of the people's rivers and mountains (人民江山), the three layers of meaning overlap to form a composite aesthetic tension.
The chapters of "Yongle Weiyang" are relatively independent, each with its own beauty, and need to achieve the sublimation from "convergence of form" to "convergence of spirit." This is like a parachute: each chapter is the open canopy — ancient architecture, murals, glazed tiles, relocation — while the parachute cords are the closing lines that string together the core images of all sections, gathering fragmented expressions into a unified theme. The reason "Only This Green" has such strong centripetal force is precisely that all the craftsmen's narratives ultimately converge on "the people's rivers and mountains" — though the canopy is large, the cords are tightened, so the whole has a soul. The canopy of "Yongle Weiyang" has already been calmly opened; it needs to further weave dense that spiritual cord running through the ages between the sections — to open up the internal resonance between "why it was built" and "why it was moved," and the sectional structure will gain stronger cohesion.
The meaning of the four characters "Yongle Weiyang" precisely provides intellectual resources for this structural deepening. From the perspective of "construction," Yongle Palace carries the pursuit of "eternal joy" (永乐), with "dwelling together, glazed-tile residence" pointing to a state of spiritual inner guarding. From the perspective of "relocation," the overall relocation in the 1950s and 1960s took the Sanmenxia Water Control Project as its background and the governance of water for the peace of the people as its real anchor, grounding "eternal joy" into actual well-being — behind this lies the idea that the people are the foundation of the state (民为邦本). Between "construction" and "relocation," it reveals the fusion of transcendence and experience, spiritual pursuit and practical care in Chinese culture.
The craftsmanship of "Yongle Weiyang" grows out of the majestic formations of the group dance and ultimately condenses into a spiritual power that reaches directly into the heart — allowing the histories of more than 700 years ago and more than 70 years ago to complete a "Weiyang" dialogue between ideal and reality among the bracket sets, glazed tiles, and murals.
Return to TopBy: 迟贝贝
When fragmented, fast-paced content becomes the mainstream of audiovisual consumption, literary talk shows such as An Afternoon of Literature and Reading on the Island have instead risen against the trend, using sincere dialogue to launch a mental roaming, gaining considerable popularity, and carving out a differentiated creative path.
Rather than saying that the success of such programs is a victory of "slowness," it is rather the public's desire for "depth." When shallow entertainment content gradually shows aesthetic fatigue, substantial spiritual supply increasingly becomes a rigid demand. Literary talk shows precisely respond to this social sentiment and aesthetic orientation with their light form and solid content.
As an important form of communication, dialogue has always coexisted with intellectual insights. From the question-and-answer records of Confucius and his disciples in the Analects, to the public discussions between Socrates and Athenian citizens in the Dialogues of Plato, equal and reciprocal deep exchanges have given birth to countless enduring classics. Literary talk shows inherit this tradition, using contemporary audiovisual media as a carrier to shape a more open literary scene.
An Afternoon of Literature breaks the traditional pattern of book programs that mainly feature writers as guests, incorporating actors, young creators, and others into the dialogue, where cross-field creative experiences stimulate each other. In the program, the scenes of literary dialogue are no longer confined to the study, but take place by the seaside, at the dining table, in the theater, returning to people's daily lives. In Reading on the Island 3, while everyone waits for sunrise by the sea, they talk about sunrises described by famous writers from ancient and modern times, China and abroad, sharing their literary feelings. Several groups of image-based empty shots allow the literary mood and the visual atmosphere to permeate each other, and literary aesthetics naturally occur in the lingering charm of the blank space. This is precisely where such programs differ from knowledge-popularizing audiovisual content with dense output; they can guide the audience to settle down and complete an immersive aesthetic close reading.
Many topics are not confined to literature; instead, starting from literary motifs, they extend to social issues of universal significance. An Afternoon of Literature uses popular online expressions such as "How far is the vicinity?" and "Brave people enjoy the world first" as entry topics. When the program discusses "bravery," short-video creator "Amazing Ayu" tells about his sky adventure with a self-made flying wing, while writer Yu Hua responds with the detailed description of rowing for survival in American writer Stephen Crane's novel The Open Boat. Real-life experience and literary expression mirror each other.
Literary talk shows also actively adapt to the new media ecology in production and distribution. On the one hand, the programs generally compress the duration of each episode, embedding themselves in a lightweight manner into the fragmented scenes of audience commuting and resting; on the other hand, the content is easy to break down into independent clips, and the high-density output of viewpoints and quotable expressions have strong potential for secondary dissemination. Some programs adopt a production model that integrates television and online platforms, broadening their reach. After some programs air, they also hold offline meetups to sustain the program's popularity.
Beneath the upsurge, there are also hidden concerns. Prominent among them is the contradiction between fragmented dissemination and deep core. Short-video clip-based dissemination, while lowering the threshold of reception, also fragments the complete logic of argumentation. In fragmented reception, viewers gain the convenience of accessing literature, but may not necessarily form deep thinking. In the final analysis, the true vitality of literature grows in the autonomous reading of each reader. The program should be a guide; the book is the ultimate destination.
Return to TopRecently, riding the momentum of the rapid development of micro-short dramas, the red-theme track has continued to expand. Among them, there is no shortage of novel works that have won word-of-mouth acclaim, but there are also works with obvious shortcomings: the characters do not stand firm. The characters' complex experiences are either quickly flashed past or conveyed through the mouths of others; their life stories are listed like a historical chronology. The audience is told what the hero did, but they have no way to witness how he made choices at critical moments, and the moments of inner conflict, contradiction, and mental struggle are also absent.
Tracing the root cause, it lies in replacing "shaping" with "telling," which is also a difficulty faced by this type of subject matter. Micro-short dramas themselves emphasize narrative efficiency, and many creators regard line-by-line telling as a shortcut to compress length, fearing that action depiction will slow down the pace. Red-themed subjects also have historical authenticity requirements, and creators have reservations about artistic processing of character details. Coupled with the lack of sufficient grand scenes and broad environmental settings, character creation is indeed constrained. But from a long-term perspective, red-themed micro-short dramas need to find a way to break through the character barrier. For example, anchor down one or two decisive moments of choice, replacing empty narration with perceptible actions, expressions, and vivid details. After all, the key to a drama penetrating deeply into the audience still lies in the characters; if the characters stand firm, the spiritual core of the red theme can truly reach the audience.
(Guiyang City, Guizhou Province Peng Yaoyao)
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