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A doctor checks medical imaging diagnostic reports with the help of an artificial intelligence assistant at a hospital in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, in February 2024.
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A doctor diagnoses a patient at a village clinic in Lingchuan county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, with help from a medical expert via video link.
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A health worker helps an elderly woman use artificial intelligence-based medical examination equipment in Tianjin's Dongli district in October.
\nXu Ruru, 36, opened a taxi door to help his frail, elderly mother step onto the curb as a Beijing wind howled last winter.
\nIn his hands, he held a thick stack of medical reports. Before the duo loomed the gate of a major hospital and a sign that read — "No entry. Use other gate."
\nA factory worker from Hengshui Hebei province, Xu balanced his mother's arm with one hand and their luggage with the other. With numb fingers, he fumbled for his phone — and pulled off his gloves with his teeth to check an online map of the hospital. The nearest entry gate was a 10-minute walk away.
\nIt was Xu's eighth trip from Hengshui to Beijing in two years. His mother had never fully recovered after a traffic accident, joining a multitude of patients who visit the capita seeking advanced medical care.
\n"I mapped everything in advance," Xu said. "Still, there is always something to break us."
\nOn this visit, his mother needed a CT scan, X-ray and a blood test — each on separate hospital floors. Missing one appointment risked cancellation of the others.
\nIn an online scramble, Zhao seized the 8:30 am CT slot and secured one of four appointment times.
\n"If we'd arrived minutes later after her other tests," he said, "we'd have lost it and needed to come back the next day."
\nInside the hospital, similar scenes continue to unfold almost daily.
\nPatients become frustrated after forfeiting appointments because they have entered the wrong wing, or taken the stairs to the wrong floor.
\nBeijing's top hospitals see hundreds of thousands of patients every day. For locals it can be a challenge, for outsiders like Xu and his mother, a visit to a hospital can be a maze of wrong turns, ticking time and tricky logistics.
\nEasier access
\nWhat some patients accept as "normal" — multiple check-ins, scattered departments, tight scheduling — is what Tsinghua University's Institute for AI Industry Research aimed to address when it launched Agent Hospital 1 on June 30.
\nAgent Hospital 1 is a digital platform that patients can access to act as a personal health assistant, tracking their medical history and helping them locate the most suitable treatment facility or personnel.
\nFor medical professionals, the platform performs as an assistant, providing advice and doing other less-pressing tasks.
\nThe platform has a total of 42 AI "doctor agents" covering 21 specialist areas who can provide users with guidance and information. Agent Hospital 1's claimed purpose is to achieve the "impossible triangle", described by medical professionals as the meeting of "quality, affordability and access".
\n"When using the patient-client services, one will have access to several helpful features designed to improve the healthcare experience," said Liu Yang, executive dean of the institute, which developed the platform, one of the first of its kind in the world.
\n"It helps create and manage patients' personal health records, using past checkup information to analyze health and provide early warnings about potential concerns."
\nWith a patient's permission, the platform's "patient assistant" gathers and organizes basic medical details for doctors ahead of time, making the appointment process more efficient.
\nIf the patient is unsure where to start, the service offers an AI "nurse assistant" that suggests the right hospital department based on the symptoms described.
\nThe assistant automatically collects relevant information from patients, helping them to make the consultation smoother.
\n"We are also building AI assistants to reduce doctors' administrative burden," Liu said.
\nIncreased efficiency
\nThe doctor function of the platform offers physicians several tools to enhance their handling of patients.
\n"It enables intelligent assistant collaboration during consultations, where AI-powered assistants provide real-time dialogue prompts and support parallel patient interactions to boost diagnostic efficiency," Zijing Zhikang, a company that assisted in the development of the program, said in a news release.
\nFor critical decisions, the AI system delivers detailed suggestions, which augment diagnostic accuracy, but preserve the physician's ultimate decision-making authority.
\nAnother feature allows doctors to build digital counterparts after enough interactions.
\n"The platform automates real-time medical record documentation, significantly reducing administrative burdens and allowing doctors to focus fully on patient care," Liu said. The system also assists with post-consultation follow-up reminders, releases appointment slots, and addresses clinical workflows, he added.
\nPowering the platform is the Simulacrum-based Evolutionary Agent Learning, an AI system developed by the Tsinghua institute.
\nUnlike AI trained on real patient data, which risks privacy breaches, SEAL generates synthetic populations that mirror human physiology. Its "digital patients" develop complex conditions from simulated air pollution or genetic mutations, training AI doctors through millions of "crises" no real hospital could ethically stage.
\nBeijing forum
\nHowever, for AI healthcare solutions to be used responsibly and help solve health issues, experts said frameworks for governance, ethical deployment and international collaboration are essential.
\nThese challenges took center stage at a recent China-ASEAN forum, said Zhang Li, chief representative of the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology Association in China.
\nExperts from around Asia — attracted by China's development of the use of AI in public health — gathered in Beijing for the 3rd Forum on China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health from July 2 to July 4, aiming to deepen collaboration on AI-driven public health innovations.
\nAI usage in the field of medical care raises a wide range of concerns, the forum heard.
\nMany experts warned expanding the use of AI in healthcare has significant potential risks and ethical issues, such as identifying responsibility when accidents or mistakes happen in the treatment of patients. Misuse of patients' private information is another area that needs scrutiny.
\nKidong Park, director of data, strategy and innovation at the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Office, said the health organization advocates a dual approach in addressing the risks posed by medical AI — governance that focuses on value-based and ethical safeguards is key, working in tandem with regulation, which provides a legal baseline and accountability.
\n"This synergy is vital to harnessing AI's benefits for public health while preventing the exacerbation of health inequities," he said.
\nUnified approach
\nAI also has a pivotal role to play in dealing with the rising global burden of chronic disease and the growing need for drug development.
\nAt the forum, Professor Xu Ming of Peking University addressed AI's impact on international clinical trials, using oncology drug development as an example.
\n"AI optimizes trials through automated participant screening, image analysis, and using real-world data to create synthetic control arms," Xu said.
\nHe also emphasized the need for improvement of regulations to ensure ethical reviews and data security. Low- and middle-income countries should have equitable access to the technology, he added.
\nAcross the Asia-Pacific region, AI applications in medical technology are seeing common challenges in areas such as access, capability and public trust, Su Fen Ong, an expert with the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association's Digital Health & AI Committee, said at the forum.
\nIssues that need to be addressed include reimbursement mechanisms, cultivation of med-tech talent, and fostering cross-border data agreements. A multi-stakeholder governance system is also essential to realize AI's full value in healthcare, she added.
\nA number of experts at the forum recognized AI's huge potential in medical technology. They agreed that AI's healthcare applications are expanding beyond hospital-based tasks like diagnostics and administration, and reaching into areas like home care and chronic disease management.
\nGlobally, consensus is growing on the need for safety, ethics, and regulation of AI medical products.
\nJoint efforts, transnational cooperation, and integrated hardware-software solutions are pathways to achieve a global impact, the experts said.
\nFor patients like Xu's mother, AI healthcare is no longer abstract tech, but a new hope for a more efficient system.
\n"While innovations like Agent Hospital tackle these inefficiencies — coordinating care and freeing doctors — their true power for millions hinges on solving the bigger picture: ensuring ethical, equitable access across divides," Liu from the institute said.
\nweiwangyu@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "A doctor checks medical imaging diagnostic reports with the help of an artificial intelligence assistant at a hospital in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, in February 2024.
\nA doctor diagnoses a patient at a village clinic in Lingchuan county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, with help from a medical expert via video link.
\nA health worker helps an elderly woman use artificial intelligence-based medical examination equipment in Tianjin's Dongli district in October.
\nXu Ruru, 36, opened a taxi door to help his frail, elderly mother step onto the curb as a Beijing wind howled last winter.
\nIn his hands, he held a thick stack of medical reports. Before the duo loomed the gate of a major hospital and a sign that read — "No entry. Use other gate."
\nA factory worker from Hengshui Hebei province, Xu balanced his mother's arm with one hand and their luggage with the other. With numb fingers, he fumbled for his phone — and pulled off his gloves with his teeth to check an online map of the hospital. The nearest entry gate was a 10-minute walk away.
\nIt was Xu's eighth trip from Hengshui to Beijing in two years. His mother had never fully recovered after a traffic accident, joining a multitude of patients who visit the capita seeking advanced medical care.
\n"I mapped everything in advance," Xu said. "Still, there is always something to break us."
\nOn this visit, his mother needed a CT scan, X-ray and a blood test — each on separate hospital floors. Missing one appointment risked cancellation of the others.
\nIn an online scramble, Zhao seized the 8:30 am CT slot and secured one of four appointment times.
\n"If we'd arrived minutes later after her other tests," he said, "we'd have lost it and needed to come back the next day."
\nInside the hospital, similar scenes continue to unfold almost daily.
\nPatients become frustrated after forfeiting appointments because they have entered the wrong wing, or taken the stairs to the wrong floor.
\nBeijing's top hospitals see hundreds of thousands of patients every day. For locals it can be a challenge, for outsiders like Xu and his mother, a visit to a hospital can be a maze of wrong turns, ticking time and tricky logistics.
\nEasier access
\nWhat some patients accept as "normal" — multiple check-ins, scattered departments, tight scheduling — is what Tsinghua University's Institute for AI Industry Research aimed to address when it launched Agent Hospital 1 on June 30.
\nAgent Hospital 1 is a digital platform that patients can access to act as a personal health assistant, tracking their medical history and helping them locate the most suitable treatment facility or personnel.
\nFor medical professionals, the platform performs as an assistant, providing advice and doing other less-pressing tasks.
\nThe platform has a total of 42 AI "doctor agents" covering 21 specialist areas who can provide users with guidance and information. Agent Hospital 1's claimed purpose is to achieve the "impossible triangle", described by medical professionals as the meeting of "quality, affordability and access".
\n"When using the patient-client services, one will have access to several helpful features designed to improve the healthcare experience," said Liu Yang, executive dean of the institute, which developed the platform, one of the first of its kind in the world.
\n"It helps create and manage patients' personal health records, using past checkup information to analyze health and provide early warnings about potential concerns."
\nWith a patient's permission, the platform's "patient assistant" gathers and organizes basic medical details for doctors ahead of time, making the appointment process more efficient.
\nIf the patient is unsure where to start, the service offers an AI "nurse assistant" that suggests the right hospital department based on the symptoms described.
\nThe assistant automatically collects relevant information from patients, helping them to make the consultation smoother.
\n"We are also building AI assistants to reduce doctors' administrative burden," Liu said.
\nIncreased efficiency
\nThe doctor function of the platform offers physicians several tools to enhance their handling of patients.
\n"It enables intelligent assistant collaboration during consultations, where AI-powered assistants provide real-time dialogue prompts and support parallel patient interactions to boost diagnostic efficiency," Zijing Zhikang, a company that assisted in the development of the program, said in a news release.
\nFor critical decisions, the AI system delivers detailed suggestions, which augment diagnostic accuracy, but preserve the physician's ultimate decision-making authority.
\nAnother feature allows doctors to build digital counterparts after enough interactions.
\n"The platform automates real-time medical record documentation, significantly reducing administrative burdens and allowing doctors to focus fully on patient care," Liu said. The system also assists with post-consultation follow-up reminders, releases appointment slots, and addresses clinical workflows, he added.
\nPowering the platform is the Simulacrum-based Evolutionary Agent Learning, an AI system developed by the Tsinghua institute.
\nUnlike AI trained on real patient data, which risks privacy breaches, SEAL generates synthetic populations that mirror human physiology. Its "digital patients" develop complex conditions from simulated air pollution or genetic mutations, training AI doctors through millions of "crises" no real hospital could ethically stage.
\nBeijing forum
\nHowever, for AI healthcare solutions to be used responsibly and help solve health issues, experts said frameworks for governance, ethical deployment and international collaboration are essential.
\nThese challenges took center stage at a recent China-ASEAN forum, said Zhang Li, chief representative of the Asia-Pacific Medical Technology Association in China.
\nExperts from around Asia — attracted by China's development of the use of AI in public health — gathered in Beijing for the 3rd Forum on China-ASEAN Cooperation in Public Health from July 2 to July 4, aiming to deepen collaboration on AI-driven public health innovations.
\nAI usage in the field of medical care raises a wide range of concerns, the forum heard.
\nMany experts warned expanding the use of AI in healthcare has significant potential risks and ethical issues, such as identifying responsibility when accidents or mistakes happen in the treatment of patients. Misuse of patients' private information is another area that needs scrutiny.
\nKidong Park, director of data, strategy and innovation at the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Office, said the health organization advocates a dual approach in addressing the risks posed by medical AI — governance that focuses on value-based and ethical safeguards is key, working in tandem with regulation, which provides a legal baseline and accountability.
\n"This synergy is vital to harnessing AI's benefits for public health while preventing the exacerbation of health inequities," he said.
\nUnified approach
\nAI also has a pivotal role to play in dealing with the rising global burden of chronic disease and the growing need for drug development.
\nAt the forum, Professor Xu Ming of Peking University addressed AI's impact on international clinical trials, using oncology drug development as an example.
\n"AI optimizes trials through automated participant screening, image analysis, and using real-world data to create synthetic control arms," Xu said.
\nHe also emphasized the need for improvement of regulations to ensure ethical reviews and data security. Low- and middle-income countries should have equitable access to the technology, he added.
\nAcross the Asia-Pacific region, AI applications in medical technology are seeing common challenges in areas such as access, capability and public trust, Su Fen Ong, an expert with the Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association's Digital Health & AI Committee, said at the forum.
\nIssues that need to be addressed include reimbursement mechanisms, cultivation of med-tech talent, and fostering cross-border data agreements. A multi-stakeholder governance system is also essential to realize AI's full value in healthcare, she added.
\nA number of experts at the forum recognized AI's huge potential in medical technology. They agreed that AI's healthcare applications are expanding beyond hospital-based tasks like diagnostics and administration, and reaching into areas like home care and chronic disease management.
\nGlobally, consensus is growing on the need for safety, ethics, and regulation of AI medical products.
\nJoint efforts, transnational cooperation, and integrated hardware-software solutions are pathways to achieve a global impact, the experts said.
\nFor patients like Xu's mother, AI healthcare is no longer abstract tech, but a new hope for a more efficient system.
\n"While innovations like Agent Hospital tackle these inefficiencies — coordinating care and freeing doctors — their true power for millions hinges on solving the bigger picture: ensuring ethical, equitable access across divides," Liu from the institute said.
\nweiwangyu@chinadaily.com.cn
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Guests engage in discussions during the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Thursday. The forum, which runs through Friday, has brought together more than 1,800 official representatives, scholars and observers from over 100 countries, regions and international organizations.
\nMinister of National Defense Dong Jun told his counterparts from around the world on Thursday that the lessons of World War II must be remembered, and all forms of "repackaged" hegemonism and bullying must be firmly opposed to safeguard peace and justice.
\nThe minister made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, noting that so-called military strategies of deterrence based on strength are essentially zero-sum confrontations, which he said will "only deepen hostility and will eventually backfire".
\nHe said that while the smoke of WWII dissipated 80 years ago, it left behind indelible lessons.
\n"The catastrophe of World War II left the international community with profound pain. People have remained highly vigilant against the pathogens of war, such as hegemonic expansion, racial superiority, and overriding of the international order," Dong said at the high-end global security conference, which began on Wednesday and runs through Friday.
\nHe warned that although peace and development remain the themes of the times, Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism linger, even with attempts to turn the history of WWII into a tool of geopolitical competition.
\nThe victory in the World Anti-Fascist War was the result of "the unity of justice that transcended differences in social systems, ideologies and cultures", the defense chief said.
\nDong highlighted that multipolarity is the inevitable trend as the world undergoes profound changes unseen in a century, but he cautioned against "blindly emphasizing absolute military superiority and equating strength with power", which, he said, would inevitably lead to a disorderly, jungle-like multipolarity.
\n"On international affairs, we believe issues should be handled through consultation," he said. "Global governance should be jointly built and shared by all countries, for common prosperity. This is what a multipolar world should look like."
\nIn China's eyes, whether in state-to-state relations or in resolving international disputes, coercion and force must be avoided, he said. "Dialogue and consultation should be used to manage differences, bridge divides and eliminate the root causes of conflict.
\n"People who have endured aggression and oppression despise seeing armed forces become accomplices of hegemonism or tools of abuse," Dong emphasized. "They expect militaries to play a greater role in deterring wars and preventing conflicts."
\nAs the Chinese military is a force for peace, the stronger it grows, the greater its power to curb wars will become, and the more that world peace and development will be assured, he said.
\n"We stand ready to work with all peace-loving forces to firmly defend the victory of WWII and the postwar international order, help militaries of all countries enhance their capacity to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests, and jointly shoulder the historic responsibility of maintaining world peace," Dong said.
\nDuring the forum's plenary sessions on Thursday, leaders from multiple countries and international organizations also emphasized the urgency of adhering to international law and strengthening dialogue in the current international and regional contexts.
\nChan Chun Sing, Singapore's minister for defense, called on all countries to continue to promote and reinforce the integrated economic and security order underpinned by international law and sovereign equality.
\n"This system has allowed all countries, big and small, to have a fair chance to compete and contribute constructively to the global order," he said.
\n"The alternative, where trust and dialogue are absent, will see both sides assume the worst of each other. Under the law of the jungle, the mighty will do what they wish, and the weak will suffer what they must. We must avoid this at all costs," he said.
\nIn addition, he called on major countries to manage their differences and tackle global challenges together, "from climate change to global health", pointing out that between major powers, competition and cooperation are not mutually exclusive.
\nKao Kim Hourn, secretary-general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, warned that the international order that enabled relative peace and prosperity is now under siege from resurgent power politics, erosion of trust and a disregard for widely accepted norms and values.
\nHe highlighted that communication, confidence-building and cooperation can help strengthen both regional and global security governance.
\n"Practical collaboration reinforces dialogue, builds further confidence and demonstrates the positive-sum logic of multilateralism. By working together, states can pursue common interests without succumbing to zero-sum thinking," he said.
\nDejan Stojkovic, strategic planning head at the Serbian Ministry of Defence's Defence Policy Sector, said the United Nations must be preserved as the last universal platform that brings all countries together, and he called for reform efforts to reinforce the UN's capability to remain the cornerstone of peace and security.
\njiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", @@ -10917,28 +10895,6 @@ "hash": "f612f0307da1dc688f7e7db516def2fe", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Archives detail wartime labor atrocities", - "description": "The Heilongjiang Provincial Archives released a collection of 62 historical documents detailing the forced recruitment and enslavement of Chinese laborers by the Japanese army during its occupation of Northeast China.
\nThe collection, titled Forced Recruitment and Enslavement of Chinese Laborers by the Japanese Army during the Invasion of China, was made public on Thursday to mark the 94th anniversary of the Sept 18 Incident, which launched Japan's bloody invasion of China in 1931. Historians note that the conflict foreshadowed World War II and made China the first country to resist fascism.
\nOn March 1, 1932, Japanese forces established the puppet regime of "Manchukuo" in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning, and part of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
\nTo sustain its war economy and colonial rule, Japanese forces enslaved and exploited large numbers of Chinese laborers under the guise of "supplying laborers" for road construction, logging, transportation, mining and military engineering.
\nRecruitment was carried out under strict administrative orders. Labor associations were instructed to provide workers within set time limits, effectively turning "supply" into forced conscription.
\nThe documents, which date to the 14-year nominal rule of the Japanese invaders, serve as evidence of coercive labor practices, according to the archives. They cover policies of labor control, planning and execution of exploitation, as well as the inhumane treatment and resistance of workers.
\nAmong the records are files on supplying laborers to Japan's notorious Unit 731 and forcing prisoners of war to build fortifications, directly exposing war crimes committed by Japanese forces.
\nThe documents show Japan legalized labor recruitment through the so-called "Military Supply Requisition Law," issued by the "Manchukuo" government, granting the army sweeping requisition rights and empowering it to suppress resistance.
\nChinese laborers endured grueling conditions — longer hours, intensified workloads, chronic food shortages, lack of warm clothing and unsafe living quarters.
\nMany attempted to escape, but arrests, collective punishment and even killings were common responses from Japanese troops and the puppet regime.
\nOne report quoting returned laborers said: "Food is the hardest problem to solve. We do earthwork from morning till night, which requires strength, but our stomachs are never full." Another account read: "We worked in the mud during the day and had no warm beds at night. Our bodies remained wet all night, and many fell ill from the damp cold."
\nWages were often withheld, and prisoners of war were treated with particular brutality. Captured Chinese soldiers in North and East China were reclassified as "special laborers" and sent to Northeast China for dangerous military construction work, in direct violation of the Geneva Conventions.
\n"The documents are not only crucial for historical research but also serve as a powerful rebuttal to Japanese right-wing forces that deny aggression and glorify crimes," said Nie Boxin, director of the archives arrangement department. "The release aims to help people remember the painful history, defend human justice, and cherish peace and oppose war."
\nzhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn
\nThe Heilongjiang Provincial Archives released a collection of 62 historical documents detailing the forced recruitment and enslavement of Chinese laborers by the Japanese army during its occupation of Northeast China.
\nThe collection, titled Forced Recruitment and Enslavement of Chinese Laborers by the Japanese Army during the Invasion of China, was made public on Thursday to mark the 94th anniversary of the Sept 18 Incident, which launched Japan's bloody invasion of China in 1931. Historians note that the conflict foreshadowed World War II and made China the first country to resist fascism.
\nOn March 1, 1932, Japanese forces established the puppet regime of "Manchukuo" in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning, and part of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
\nTo sustain its war economy and colonial rule, Japanese forces enslaved and exploited large numbers of Chinese laborers under the guise of "supplying laborers" for road construction, logging, transportation, mining and military engineering.
\nRecruitment was carried out under strict administrative orders. Labor associations were instructed to provide workers within set time limits, effectively turning "supply" into forced conscription.
\nThe documents, which date to the 14-year nominal rule of the Japanese invaders, serve as evidence of coercive labor practices, according to the archives. They cover policies of labor control, planning and execution of exploitation, as well as the inhumane treatment and resistance of workers.
\nAmong the records are files on supplying laborers to Japan's notorious Unit 731 and forcing prisoners of war to build fortifications, directly exposing war crimes committed by Japanese forces.
\nThe documents show Japan legalized labor recruitment through the so-called "Military Supply Requisition Law," issued by the "Manchukuo" government, granting the army sweeping requisition rights and empowering it to suppress resistance.
\nChinese laborers endured grueling conditions — longer hours, intensified workloads, chronic food shortages, lack of warm clothing and unsafe living quarters.
\nMany attempted to escape, but arrests, collective punishment and even killings were common responses from Japanese troops and the puppet regime.
\nOne report quoting returned laborers said: "Food is the hardest problem to solve. We do earthwork from morning till night, which requires strength, but our stomachs are never full." Another account read: "We worked in the mud during the day and had no warm beds at night. Our bodies remained wet all night, and many fell ill from the damp cold."
\nWages were often withheld, and prisoners of war were treated with particular brutality. Captured Chinese soldiers in North and East China were reclassified as "special laborers" and sent to Northeast China for dangerous military construction work, in direct violation of the Geneva Conventions.
\n"The documents are not only crucial for historical research but also serve as a powerful rebuttal to Japanese right-wing forces that deny aggression and glorify crimes," said Nie Boxin, director of the archives arrangement department. "The release aims to help people remember the painful history, defend human justice, and cherish peace and oppose war."
\nzhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn
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China's first domestic commuter train that is designed according to Chinese standards debuts in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Thursday. This marks a significant breakthrough in the field of urban rail transit equipment. The train, independently developed by CRRC, can reach speeds of up to 200 kilometers per hour.
\nCutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, are forming new drivers of economic growth in China, a senior official said on Thursday.
\nMinister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun told a news conference held by the State Council Information Office that the country has developed multiple world-class general-purpose artificial intelligence models, some with accuracy rates exceeding 95 percent.
\nOver 100 exemplary application scenarios for artificial intelligence were created, Yin said.
\nBreakthroughs in humanoid robotics technology have accelerated their use in industries such as automotive manufacturing, logistics, and power inspection.
\n"It lays a foundation for a future trillion-renminbi industry," Yin said.
\nBrain-machine interface technology has enabled paraplegic patients to stand and walk and helped blind individuals regain light perception. The brain pacemaker made in China is now fully commercialized, with implants conducted in 400 hospitals across eight countries. The pacemaker improves motor functions for about 30,000 patients with Parkinson's disease, he said.
\n"This has become a new driver for high-quality development in healthcare," Yin said.
\n"China will promote the combination of technological and industrial innovations to drive high-quality growth," he added.
\nArtificial intelligence, the internet of things, and big data technologies are empowering the transition from traditional manufacturing to intelligent manufacturing, Yin said.
\nFor example, the development of a large-scale open-pit mine robotic transport and loading system provides a Chinese solution for global mining industry intelligent upgrades.
\nThe innovation capabilities of Chinese enterprises have significantly improved, according to Yin.
\nIn 2024, the number of high-tech enterprises surpassed 500,000, an 83 percent increase from recorded figures in 2020.
\nChina has achieved significant original breakthroughs in quantum technology, life sciences, material sciences, and space sciences over the past five years, Yin said.
\nThe country's comprehensive innovation capability ranking rose from 14th place in 2020 to 10th place in 2024, he said.
\nFor five consecutive years, China has led the world in the number of high-level international journal publications and international patent applications, he added.
\nLast year, China's R&D investment across society exceeded 3.6 trillion yuan ($506 billion), marking a 48 percent increase compared to 2020. The investment intensity reached 2.68 percent, surpassing the average level of European Union countries. The number of people engaged in R&D ranked first in the world, he said.
\nlihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", @@ -10961,28 +10917,6 @@ "hash": "8c17c70307c2f292e645d8edc03e183c", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - China, Australia vow to strengthen trade connections", - "description": "China and Australia vowed on Thursday to boost trade ties and expand cooperation on climate action and global challenges during a high-level dialogue, marking fresh momentum in stabilizing and advancing bilateral relations.
\nNearly 40 representatives from government, business, academia, media and cultural sectors gathered in Beijing for the ninth meeting of the China-Australia High-Level Dialogue, co-hosted by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. The dialogue is the only track 1.5 mechanism between the two countries.
\nLi Zhaoxing, head of the Chinese delegation and honorary president of CPIFA, said the two countries should continue to view each other as partners, ensure that cooperation remains "the mainstay of the relationship," and manage differences appropriately.
\nCiting the principle of mutual benefit, Li noted that China has been Australia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with Australia's cumulative trade surplus with China surpassing $600 billion between 2014 and 2024 — its largest with any country.
\nAt a time of growing global uncertainty, he said, China is committed to promoting global governance based on consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and stands ready to work with Australia to build a fairer and more equitable international order.
\nThe dialogue was the first major engagement between senior figures from both countries since Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China in July.
\n"Direct engagement between Australia and China is fundamental to a constructive relationship. It enables opportunities to be harnessed and differences to be addressed and managed," said Craig Emerson, head of the Australian delegation and a former trade minister.
\nMarking the 10th anniversary of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, he highlighted the complementarity of the two economies, noting that since 2015, Australia's exports of goods and services to China have more than doubled, while Chinese exports to Australia have risen by 80 percent.
\n"By talking candidly, directly and regularly, we continue the stabilization of the Australia-China relationship. This matters obviously not just to Australia and China, but to the region as a whole," Emerson said.
\n"Today's meeting is an example of what we should be doing. Despite different geographies, cultures and political systems, China and Australia remain core trading partners committed to bringing prosperity to our peoples," said Warwick Smith, a former Australian federal minister.
\n"China's economy is very resilient, and Australia's economy is strongly complementary to it. Our cooperation has long focused on coal, iron ore, liquefied natural gas, education and tourism, which will continue. But future growth will increasingly come from services, advanced technologies, aged care and other sectors of the service economy," he said, underscoring the vast potential for bilateral cooperation.
\nLong Guoqiang, vice-president of the Development Research Center of the State Council, said China's pursuit of high-quality development will generate new opportunities for Australia and the world.
\n"The upgrading of China's consumption and industrial structures will offer a larger and more advanced market, while further opening-up will create new investment opportunities," Long said.
\nDavid Shankey, CEO of Australia's Net Zero Economy Agency, noted that climate action was an area of shared interest, where both countries can exchange technologies and expertise.
\nIn July, Beijing and Canberra agreed to establish a new policy dialogue on steel decarbonization. Green iron, Shankey said, represents one of the most complementary areas given that Australia is a major iron ore supplier to China. Strengthening cooperation in this technology, he said, would further support the bilateral relationship.
\nzhaojia@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "China and Australia vowed on Thursday to boost trade ties and expand cooperation on climate action and global challenges during a high-level dialogue, marking fresh momentum in stabilizing and advancing bilateral relations.
\nNearly 40 representatives from government, business, academia, media and cultural sectors gathered in Beijing for the ninth meeting of the China-Australia High-Level Dialogue, co-hosted by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. The dialogue is the only track 1.5 mechanism between the two countries.
\nLi Zhaoxing, head of the Chinese delegation and honorary president of CPIFA, said the two countries should continue to view each other as partners, ensure that cooperation remains "the mainstay of the relationship," and manage differences appropriately.
\nCiting the principle of mutual benefit, Li noted that China has been Australia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with Australia's cumulative trade surplus with China surpassing $600 billion between 2014 and 2024 — its largest with any country.
\nAt a time of growing global uncertainty, he said, China is committed to promoting global governance based on consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and stands ready to work with Australia to build a fairer and more equitable international order.
\nThe dialogue was the first major engagement between senior figures from both countries since Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China in July.
\n"Direct engagement between Australia and China is fundamental to a constructive relationship. It enables opportunities to be harnessed and differences to be addressed and managed," said Craig Emerson, head of the Australian delegation and a former trade minister.
\nMarking the 10th anniversary of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, he highlighted the complementarity of the two economies, noting that since 2015, Australia's exports of goods and services to China have more than doubled, while Chinese exports to Australia have risen by 80 percent.
\n"By talking candidly, directly and regularly, we continue the stabilization of the Australia-China relationship. This matters obviously not just to Australia and China, but to the region as a whole," Emerson said.
\n"Today's meeting is an example of what we should be doing. Despite different geographies, cultures and political systems, China and Australia remain core trading partners committed to bringing prosperity to our peoples," said Warwick Smith, a former Australian federal minister.
\n"China's economy is very resilient, and Australia's economy is strongly complementary to it. Our cooperation has long focused on coal, iron ore, liquefied natural gas, education and tourism, which will continue. But future growth will increasingly come from services, advanced technologies, aged care and other sectors of the service economy," he said, underscoring the vast potential for bilateral cooperation.
\nLong Guoqiang, vice-president of the Development Research Center of the State Council, said China's pursuit of high-quality development will generate new opportunities for Australia and the world.
\n"The upgrading of China's consumption and industrial structures will offer a larger and more advanced market, while further opening-up will create new investment opportunities," Long said.
\nDavid Shankey, CEO of Australia's Net Zero Economy Agency, noted that climate action was an area of shared interest, where both countries can exchange technologies and expertise.
\nIn July, Beijing and Canberra agreed to establish a new policy dialogue on steel decarbonization. Green iron, Shankey said, represents one of the most complementary areas given that Australia is a major iron ore supplier to China. Strengthening cooperation in this technology, he said, would further support the bilateral relationship.
\nzhaojia@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nThe World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference is scheduled to be held on Wednesday and Thursday in Yancheng, Jiangsu province.
\nThemed "Beautiful Coasts: Ecological Priority and Green Development", and hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, the conference aims to foster joint consultation, co-construction, and sharing of ecological protection and sustainable development.
\nThe two-day event is to hold an opening ceremony, three parallel forums, three special activities, six thematic seminars and four workshops.
\nOn the event's agenda, there is also to be the Jiangsu Yancheng (1st) International Bird-Watching Carnival at Tiaozini Wetland in Dongtai, a city under the administration of Yancheng. The host wetland is one of the core areas of China's first coastal wetland-type Natural World Heritage Site.
\nIn addition, two field trips focused on ecological protection and restoration, and green and low-carbon development, respectively, are also lined up for the World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference.
\nThe meetings and side events are designed to assist exchanges and discussions around three key topics: conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems, sustainable development of coastal areas, and global dialogue on coastal Natural World Heritage, organizers said.
\nThe WCF 2025 is expected to attract hundreds of participants from home and abroad, including government officials, foreign diplomats, experts and scholars.
\nAmong those expected to attend are representatives from the business community; youth organizations; international organizations; sister cities, provinces and states; nature reserves and natural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
\nCoastal zones represent globally critical areas with rich biodiversity, economic prosperity, and ecological sensitivity. Since 2017, multiple international organizations including the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature have called for establishing a Global Coastal Forum with multiple stakeholders.
\nBuilding upon the four Yellow (Bohai) Sea Wetland International Symposiums held in Yancheng since 2017, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Jiangsu provincial government organized the World Coastal Forum in Yancheng in January 2022 to promote ecological conservation and sustainable development in coastal regions worldwide.
\nIn November 2022, China announced its support for the World Coastal Forum Conference at the COP14 to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
\nThe World Coastal Forum 2023 Conference released the Partnership Initiative and launched flagship knowledge products including the Global Coastal Ecosystem Status Report Outline, the Spartina alterniflora Control and Saline Marsh Restoration Toolkit, and International Case Studies on Collaborative Coastal Ecological Disaster Reduction.
\nCurrently, the World Coastal Forum has 25 partner organizations.
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The sun rises behind offshore wind turbines in Yancheng.
\nYancheng in Jiangsu province is making marked progress in its multiple wind farm projects, injecting fresh impetus into the city's green development.
\nFollowing the success of integrating the first batch of units of the Guoxin Dafeng 850,000-kilowatt offshore wind power project into the grid for power generation in late June, Three Gorges Group announced in July that the first batch of units of its 800-megawatt offshore wind power project had also been connected to the grid.
\nThe group reported the farthest point in its 800 MW project is 85.5 kilometers offshore, setting a new record for offshore wind farm construction in China.
\nThe project is expected to achieve full-capacity grid connection by the end of this year, with an annual power generation capacity sufficient to meet the yearly electricity needs of approximately 1.1 million households.
\nLocated on the coast of the Yellow Sea, Yancheng boasts a 582-km coastline, the longest in Jiangsu province, and is rich in wind and solar power resources. The stable and strong sea winds continuously power offshore wind turbines, making Yancheng a hot spot for the offshore wind power industry.
\nData from the city government show that Yancheng's offshore wind power capacity accounts for nearly half of Jiangsu's total and one-eighth of the country's total.
\nIn recent years, the wind power industry has experienced robust growth in Yancheng, forming a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses research and development, design, equipment manufacturing, resource development and operation and maintenance services.
\nThe city has attracted more than 40 wind power equipment enterprises above designated size, including renowned wind turbine manufacturers and industry-leading component companies.
\n"The majority of the large components can basically be sourced in Dafeng district, and suppliers for most of the key components can be found in Yancheng," said an official from the Yancheng development and reform commission.
\nA wind turbine comprises components such as the nacelle, rotor, blades and tower, requiring more than 10,000 parts in total.
\nYancheng is expanding its offshore wind power development landscape, with wind power equipment manufacturing enterprises flourishing throughout the city, the official said.
\nThe city's offshore wind turbine production capacity accounts for more than 40 percent of the national total, while about 20 percent of the country's blade production capacity is from the city. It has become one of the largest comprehensive production hubs for offshore wind power equipment in the world.
\nThe city stays ahead of the curve when it comes to developing offshore wind power. As a first mover, Yancheng has developed a great number of wind farms and formed an industry chain.
\nGoldwind, as a complete turbine supplier, has invested in building a testing center in Dafeng, which houses the only national-local joint engineering laboratory in the domestic wind power industry. One of the world's largest wind power testing platforms is also located in Yancheng, which was put into operation at Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group's Binhai Site in June 2024.
\nFocusing on industrial development needs, Yancheng has deepened its innovative collaboration with renowned research and higher-education institutions, supporting the establishment of key national laboratories, major scientific infrastructure, and national technology innovation centers in the city.
\nThe sun rises behind offshore wind turbines in Yancheng.
\nYancheng in Jiangsu province is making marked progress in its multiple wind farm projects, injecting fresh impetus into the city's green development.
\nFollowing the success of integrating the first batch of units of the Guoxin Dafeng 850,000-kilowatt offshore wind power project into the grid for power generation in late June, Three Gorges Group announced in July that the first batch of units of its 800-megawatt offshore wind power project had also been connected to the grid.
\nThe group reported the farthest point in its 800 MW project is 85.5 kilometers offshore, setting a new record for offshore wind farm construction in China.
\nThe project is expected to achieve full-capacity grid connection by the end of this year, with an annual power generation capacity sufficient to meet the yearly electricity needs of approximately 1.1 million households.
\nLocated on the coast of the Yellow Sea, Yancheng boasts a 582-km coastline, the longest in Jiangsu province, and is rich in wind and solar power resources. The stable and strong sea winds continuously power offshore wind turbines, making Yancheng a hot spot for the offshore wind power industry.
\nData from the city government show that Yancheng's offshore wind power capacity accounts for nearly half of Jiangsu's total and one-eighth of the country's total.
\nIn recent years, the wind power industry has experienced robust growth in Yancheng, forming a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses research and development, design, equipment manufacturing, resource development and operation and maintenance services.
\nThe city has attracted more than 40 wind power equipment enterprises above designated size, including renowned wind turbine manufacturers and industry-leading component companies.
\n"The majority of the large components can basically be sourced in Dafeng district, and suppliers for most of the key components can be found in Yancheng," said an official from the Yancheng development and reform commission.
\nA wind turbine comprises components such as the nacelle, rotor, blades and tower, requiring more than 10,000 parts in total.
\nYancheng is expanding its offshore wind power development landscape, with wind power equipment manufacturing enterprises flourishing throughout the city, the official said.
\nThe city's offshore wind turbine production capacity accounts for more than 40 percent of the national total, while about 20 percent of the country's blade production capacity is from the city. It has become one of the largest comprehensive production hubs for offshore wind power equipment in the world.
\nThe city stays ahead of the curve when it comes to developing offshore wind power. As a first mover, Yancheng has developed a great number of wind farms and formed an industry chain.
\nGoldwind, as a complete turbine supplier, has invested in building a testing center in Dafeng, which houses the only national-local joint engineering laboratory in the domestic wind power industry. One of the world's largest wind power testing platforms is also located in Yancheng, which was put into operation at Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group's Binhai Site in June 2024.
\nFocusing on industrial development needs, Yancheng has deepened its innovative collaboration with renowned research and higher-education institutions, supporting the establishment of key national laboratories, major scientific infrastructure, and national technology innovation centers in the city.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-09-19/006/20250919_006_04_49.png\")
Photovoltaic panels are arranged neatly in Yancheng.
\nA 150-megawatt fishery-solar hybrid photovoltaic power project in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, has recently achieved full-capacity grid connection, adding luster to the city's green development.
\nThe project, situated in the city's Xiangshui county, was developed by three Yancheng-headquartered companies — Yueda Group, Yancheng Haixing Holding Group, and Jiangsu Xinghai Holding Group. It involves a total investment of about 440 million yuan ($61.81 million) and covers an area of approximately 200 hectares.
\nFeaturing the "fishery-solar hybrid" model, the project makes full use of land resources and combines aquaculture with clean energy production. It is expected to generate 216.9 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving approximately 68,300 metric tons of standard coal each year, reducing 187,300 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and 30.24 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions, and conserving a large amount of freshwater resources.
\nThat will have a significant effect on promoting energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improving the ecological environment, local media reported.
\nRich in solar energy resources, Yancheng boasts an annual total solar radiation of 1,400-1,600 kWh per square meter. The average annual sunshine duration is around 2,280 hours, and the annual utilization time for power generation is approximately 1,200 hours. This natural endowment provides a strong foundation for Yancheng's photovoltaic power generation industry.
\nYancheng plays an active role in developing the integrated "wind-solar-fishery" power station model. On the coastal beaches, dense wind turbines are erected, beneath which photovoltaic panels can be installed, and under the panels, aquaculture can be developed. This integration maximizes the utilization of vast coastal mudflats.
\nAs one of the first batch of pilot cities for carbon peaking in the country, Yancheng's 20.34-gigawatt new energy grid-connected capacity comprises 48.6 percent wind power and 51.4 percent photovoltaic power. From January to August, the city's new energy power generation reached 24.55 billion kWh.
\nBehind these impressive achievements is the cluster of industry-leading enterprises in Yancheng.
\nIn 2012, Trina Solar signed a memorandum with Yancheng to utilize the city's vast coastal tidal flats to develop an MW-level solar power station while investing in the Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone to build the first local module plant.
\nThen, Yancheng's photovoltaic industry was still in its infancy, but the vast coastal tidal flat resources and the government's forward-looking thinking laid the groundwork for explosive growth in the photovoltaic industry.
\nAfter more than a decade of rapid development, Yancheng has become one of the cities that house Trina Solar's extensive investment projects. Following Trina Solar, seven of the top 10 enterprises in China's photovoltaic industry, including Canadian Solar, GCL, Tongwei, and JA Solar have established a presence in the city.
\nA large number of supporting businesses have also flocked in, covering key areas of equipment manufacturing such as silicon wafers, cells, modules, auxiliary materials, and intelligent equipment, forming a complete industry chain.
\nYancheng leverages its policy advantages to develop crystalline silicon photovoltaics as a landmark industry chain, encouraging financial resources to move toward the photovoltaic industry, and promoting rapid development across the entire industry.
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The sun rises behind offshore wind turbines in Yancheng.
\nYancheng in Jiangsu province is making marked progress in its multiple wind farm projects, injecting fresh impetus into the city's green development.
\nFollowing the success of integrating the first batch of units of the Guoxin Dafeng 850,000-kilowatt offshore wind power project into the grid for power generation in late June, Three Gorges Group announced in July that the first batch of units of its 800-megawatt offshore wind power project had also been connected to the grid.
\nThe group reported the farthest point in its 800 MW project is 85.5 kilometers offshore, setting a new record for offshore wind farm construction in China.
\nThe project is expected to achieve full-capacity grid connection by the end of this year, with an annual power generation capacity sufficient to meet the yearly electricity needs of approximately 1.1 million households.
\nLocated on the coast of the Yellow Sea, Yancheng boasts a 582-km coastline, the longest in Jiangsu province, and is rich in wind and solar power resources. The stable and strong sea winds continuously power offshore wind turbines, making Yancheng a hot spot for the offshore wind power industry.
\nData from the city government show that Yancheng's offshore wind power capacity accounts for nearly half of Jiangsu's total and one-eighth of the country's total.
\nIn recent years, the wind power industry has experienced robust growth in Yancheng, forming a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses research and development, design, equipment manufacturing, resource development and operation and maintenance services.
\nThe city has attracted more than 40 wind power equipment enterprises above designated size, including renowned wind turbine manufacturers and industry-leading component companies.
\n"The majority of the large components can basically be sourced in Dafeng district, and suppliers for most of the key components can be found in Yancheng," said an official from the Yancheng development and reform commission.
\nA wind turbine comprises components such as the nacelle, rotor, blades and tower, requiring more than 10,000 parts in total.
\nYancheng is expanding its offshore wind power development landscape, with wind power equipment manufacturing enterprises flourishing throughout the city, the official said.
\nThe city's offshore wind turbine production capacity accounts for more than 40 percent of the national total, while about 20 percent of the country's blade production capacity is from the city. It has become one of the largest comprehensive production hubs for offshore wind power equipment in the world.
\nThe city stays ahead of the curve when it comes to developing offshore wind power. As a first mover, Yancheng has developed a great number of wind farms and formed an industry chain.
\nGoldwind, as a complete turbine supplier, has invested in building a testing center in Dafeng, which houses the only national-local joint engineering laboratory in the domestic wind power industry. One of the world's largest wind power testing platforms is also located in Yancheng, which was put into operation at Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group's Binhai Site in June 2024.
\nFocusing on industrial development needs, Yancheng has deepened its innovative collaboration with renowned research and higher-education institutions, supporting the establishment of key national laboratories, major scientific infrastructure, and national technology innovation centers in the city.
\n", - "content": "The sun rises behind offshore wind turbines in Yancheng.
\nYancheng in Jiangsu province is making marked progress in its multiple wind farm projects, injecting fresh impetus into the city's green development.
\nFollowing the success of integrating the first batch of units of the Guoxin Dafeng 850,000-kilowatt offshore wind power project into the grid for power generation in late June, Three Gorges Group announced in July that the first batch of units of its 800-megawatt offshore wind power project had also been connected to the grid.
\nThe group reported the farthest point in its 800 MW project is 85.5 kilometers offshore, setting a new record for offshore wind farm construction in China.
\nThe project is expected to achieve full-capacity grid connection by the end of this year, with an annual power generation capacity sufficient to meet the yearly electricity needs of approximately 1.1 million households.
\nLocated on the coast of the Yellow Sea, Yancheng boasts a 582-km coastline, the longest in Jiangsu province, and is rich in wind and solar power resources. The stable and strong sea winds continuously power offshore wind turbines, making Yancheng a hot spot for the offshore wind power industry.
\nData from the city government show that Yancheng's offshore wind power capacity accounts for nearly half of Jiangsu's total and one-eighth of the country's total.
\nIn recent years, the wind power industry has experienced robust growth in Yancheng, forming a comprehensive industry chain that encompasses research and development, design, equipment manufacturing, resource development and operation and maintenance services.
\nThe city has attracted more than 40 wind power equipment enterprises above designated size, including renowned wind turbine manufacturers and industry-leading component companies.
\n"The majority of the large components can basically be sourced in Dafeng district, and suppliers for most of the key components can be found in Yancheng," said an official from the Yancheng development and reform commission.
\nA wind turbine comprises components such as the nacelle, rotor, blades and tower, requiring more than 10,000 parts in total.
\nYancheng is expanding its offshore wind power development landscape, with wind power equipment manufacturing enterprises flourishing throughout the city, the official said.
\nThe city's offshore wind turbine production capacity accounts for more than 40 percent of the national total, while about 20 percent of the country's blade production capacity is from the city. It has become one of the largest comprehensive production hubs for offshore wind power equipment in the world.
\nThe city stays ahead of the curve when it comes to developing offshore wind power. As a first mover, Yancheng has developed a great number of wind farms and formed an industry chain.
\nGoldwind, as a complete turbine supplier, has invested in building a testing center in Dafeng, which houses the only national-local joint engineering laboratory in the domestic wind power industry. One of the world's largest wind power testing platforms is also located in Yancheng, which was put into operation at Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group's Binhai Site in June 2024.
\nFocusing on industrial development needs, Yancheng has deepened its innovative collaboration with renowned research and higher-education institutions, supporting the establishment of key national laboratories, major scientific infrastructure, and national technology innovation centers in the city.
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Photovoltaic panels are arranged neatly in Yancheng.
\nA 150-megawatt fishery-solar hybrid photovoltaic power project in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, has recently achieved full-capacity grid connection, adding luster to the city's green development.
\nThe project, situated in the city's Xiangshui county, was developed by three Yancheng-headquartered companies — Yueda Group, Yancheng Haixing Holding Group, and Jiangsu Xinghai Holding Group. It involves a total investment of about 440 million yuan ($61.81 million) and covers an area of approximately 200 hectares.
\nFeaturing the "fishery-solar hybrid" model, the project makes full use of land resources and combines aquaculture with clean energy production. It is expected to generate 216.9 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving approximately 68,300 metric tons of standard coal each year, reducing 187,300 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and 30.24 tons of sulfur dioxide emissions, and conserving a large amount of freshwater resources.
\nThat will have a significant effect on promoting energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improving the ecological environment, local media reported.
\nRich in solar energy resources, Yancheng boasts an annual total solar radiation of 1,400-1,600 kWh per square meter. The average annual sunshine duration is around 2,280 hours, and the annual utilization time for power generation is approximately 1,200 hours. This natural endowment provides a strong foundation for Yancheng's photovoltaic power generation industry.
\nYancheng plays an active role in developing the integrated "wind-solar-fishery" power station model. On the coastal beaches, dense wind turbines are erected, beneath which photovoltaic panels can be installed, and under the panels, aquaculture can be developed. This integration maximizes the utilization of vast coastal mudflats.
\nAs one of the first batch of pilot cities for carbon peaking in the country, Yancheng's 20.34-gigawatt new energy grid-connected capacity comprises 48.6 percent wind power and 51.4 percent photovoltaic power. From January to August, the city's new energy power generation reached 24.55 billion kWh.
\nBehind these impressive achievements is the cluster of industry-leading enterprises in Yancheng.
\nIn 2012, Trina Solar signed a memorandum with Yancheng to utilize the city's vast coastal tidal flats to develop an MW-level solar power station while investing in the Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone to build the first local module plant.
\nThen, Yancheng's photovoltaic industry was still in its infancy, but the vast coastal tidal flat resources and the government's forward-looking thinking laid the groundwork for explosive growth in the photovoltaic industry.
\nAfter more than a decade of rapid development, Yancheng has become one of the cities that house Trina Solar's extensive investment projects. Following Trina Solar, seven of the top 10 enterprises in China's photovoltaic industry, including Canadian Solar, GCL, Tongwei, and JA Solar have established a presence in the city.
\nA large number of supporting businesses have also flocked in, covering key areas of equipment manufacturing such as silicon wafers, cells, modules, auxiliary materials, and intelligent equipment, forming a complete industry chain.
\nYancheng leverages its policy advantages to develop crystalline silicon photovoltaics as a landmark industry chain, encouraging financial resources to move toward the photovoltaic industry, and promoting rapid development across the entire industry.
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\nThe World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference is scheduled to be held on Wednesday and Thursday in Yancheng, Jiangsu province.
\nThemed "Beautiful Coasts: Ecological Priority and Green Development", and hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, the conference aims to foster joint consultation, co-construction, and sharing of ecological protection and sustainable development.
\nThe two-day event is to hold an opening ceremony, three parallel forums, three special activities, six thematic seminars and four workshops.
\nOn the event's agenda, there is also to be the Jiangsu Yancheng (1st) International Bird-Watching Carnival at Tiaozini Wetland in Dongtai, a city under the administration of Yancheng. The host wetland is one of the core areas of China's first coastal wetland-type Natural World Heritage Site.
\nIn addition, two field trips focused on ecological protection and restoration, and green and low-carbon development, respectively, are also lined up for the World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference.
\nThe meetings and side events are designed to assist exchanges and discussions around three key topics: conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems, sustainable development of coastal areas, and global dialogue on coastal Natural World Heritage, organizers said.
\nThe WCF 2025 is expected to attract hundreds of participants from home and abroad, including government officials, foreign diplomats, experts and scholars.
\nAmong those expected to attend are representatives from the business community; youth organizations; international organizations; sister cities, provinces and states; nature reserves and natural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
\nCoastal zones represent globally critical areas with rich biodiversity, economic prosperity, and ecological sensitivity. Since 2017, multiple international organizations including the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature have called for establishing a Global Coastal Forum with multiple stakeholders.
\nBuilding upon the four Yellow (Bohai) Sea Wetland International Symposiums held in Yancheng since 2017, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Jiangsu provincial government organized the World Coastal Forum in Yancheng in January 2022 to promote ecological conservation and sustainable development in coastal regions worldwide.
\nIn November 2022, China announced its support for the World Coastal Forum Conference at the COP14 to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
\nThe World Coastal Forum 2023 Conference released the Partnership Initiative and launched flagship knowledge products including the Global Coastal Ecosystem Status Report Outline, the Spartina alterniflora Control and Saline Marsh Restoration Toolkit, and International Case Studies on Collaborative Coastal Ecological Disaster Reduction.
\nCurrently, the World Coastal Forum has 25 partner organizations.
\n", - "content": "\nThe World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference is scheduled to be held on Wednesday and Thursday in Yancheng, Jiangsu province.
\nThemed "Beautiful Coasts: Ecological Priority and Green Development", and hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, the conference aims to foster joint consultation, co-construction, and sharing of ecological protection and sustainable development.
\nThe two-day event is to hold an opening ceremony, three parallel forums, three special activities, six thematic seminars and four workshops.
\nOn the event's agenda, there is also to be the Jiangsu Yancheng (1st) International Bird-Watching Carnival at Tiaozini Wetland in Dongtai, a city under the administration of Yancheng. The host wetland is one of the core areas of China's first coastal wetland-type Natural World Heritage Site.
\nIn addition, two field trips focused on ecological protection and restoration, and green and low-carbon development, respectively, are also lined up for the World Coastal Forum 2025 Conference.
\nThe meetings and side events are designed to assist exchanges and discussions around three key topics: conservation and restoration of coastal ecosystems, sustainable development of coastal areas, and global dialogue on coastal Natural World Heritage, organizers said.
\nThe WCF 2025 is expected to attract hundreds of participants from home and abroad, including government officials, foreign diplomats, experts and scholars.
\nAmong those expected to attend are representatives from the business community; youth organizations; international organizations; sister cities, provinces and states; nature reserves and natural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
\nCoastal zones represent globally critical areas with rich biodiversity, economic prosperity, and ecological sensitivity. Since 2017, multiple international organizations including the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature have called for establishing a Global Coastal Forum with multiple stakeholders.
\nBuilding upon the four Yellow (Bohai) Sea Wetland International Symposiums held in Yancheng since 2017, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Jiangsu provincial government organized the World Coastal Forum in Yancheng in January 2022 to promote ecological conservation and sustainable development in coastal regions worldwide.
\nIn November 2022, China announced its support for the World Coastal Forum Conference at the COP14 to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.
\nThe World Coastal Forum 2023 Conference released the Partnership Initiative and launched flagship knowledge products including the Global Coastal Ecosystem Status Report Outline, the Spartina alterniflora Control and Saline Marsh Restoration Toolkit, and International Case Studies on Collaborative Coastal Ecological Disaster Reduction.
\nCurrently, the World Coastal Forum has 25 partner organizations.
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\nIn his keynote address at the opening ceremony, Vice-President Han Zheng highlighted the vitality and resilience of China-ASEAN cooperation, underscoring the complementarity between their economies, and their cultural bonds and common commitment to multilateralism and free trade. This complementarity is not static but has evolved in step with global changes and the domestic development of both sides.
\nAs Han emphasized, China-ASEAN trade has grown not only in scale but also in quality. What once revolved around raw materials, agricultural products and daily necessities has steadily shifted toward high-tech, green and digital products. China's industrial base and technological prowess align with ASEAN's consumer markets, resources and labor force. This reflects both sides' determination to embrace innovation-driven growth and sustainable development. The expansion of trade categories also demonstrates the confidence that China and ASEAN have in each other's markets and development trajectories. In this sense, China-ASEAN economic relations are not just transactional — they are transformational.
\nMoreover, connectivity has emerged as a defining feature of this cooperation. Projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, coupled with ASEAN's own connectivity master plan, have knitted together roads, railways and ports, enabling the smooth flow of goods and ideas. At the same time, institutional connectivity — ranging from trade facilitation measures to standards harmonization — has created a more enabling environment for businesses and investors. These combined efforts are laying the groundwork for the establishment of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, which heralds higher levels of openness, inclusivity and mutual benefit.
\nThis partnership is not merely a matter of economics; it reflects a shared longing for peace, stability and development. As close neighbors with intertwined histories and cultures, China and ASEAN understand the stakes in maintaining regional harmony. Their cooperation provides a strong counterforce to the increasing duress of protectionism and geopolitical rivalry from elsewhere. Both sides uphold free trade, defend the international rules-based order and advocate multilateralism as an effective way to resolve disputes and advance global development.
\nASEAN is a priority in China's neighborhood diplomacy. As Vice-President Han underscored, the country regards it as a key partner in building a community with a shared future for humanity. This is backed up by its concrete actions to promote trade, investment and cultural exchanges, as well as the two sides' joint efforts to tackle pressing challenges such as climate change and digital transformation.
\nIndeed, the transformation of China-ASEAN economic cooperation over the past decades has created the necessary conditions for a high-quality free trade arrangement. The proposed Free Trade Area 3.0 will not only lower tariffs and reduce barriers but also expand cooperation into emerging fields such as the green economy, digital economy and supply chain resilience. This reflects the forward-looking nature of the China-ASEAN economic partnership, which seeks not only to adapt to the times but to build together a future defined by openness and inclusivity.
\nThe expo demonstrates once again that China-ASEAN cooperation is built on the foundations of trust, complementarity and shared aspirations. It also serves as a reminder that the vitality of this partnership comes from its ability to grow with the times — expanding from goods to services, from physical to digital connectivity, and from bilateral initiatives to broader regional integration.
\nIn a world increasingly beset by uncertainties, the China-ASEAN partnership stands as a reference for how neighbors can join hands for common development while safeguarding regional peace. It is this spirit of cooperation, as Vice-President Han stressed, that will propel the China-ASEAN relationship to a brighter future, bringing tangible benefits not only to the two sides but to the wider international community.
\n", @@ -11137,28 +11005,6 @@ "hash": "5cf712dcb846af95026574af0669b828", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "009COMMENT - Israel's 'isolation' is not caused by others, but of its own making", - "description": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that countries such as China and Qatar are "investing in artificial intelligence technologies" and using social media to enforce an "information blockade "against Israel. Such remarks are just a ploy to deflect attention from the real reasons behind Israel's growing international isolation — its actions in Gaza and its long-standing disregard for a just settlement of the Palestinian question.
\nThe Chinese embassy in Israel has firmly denied Netanyahu's accusations. China's position on the Palestine-Israel conflict is clear — it advocates dialogue, reconciliation and a comprehensive political solution rather than confrontation or disinformation. To accuse China of orchestrating some "information blockade" not only misrepresents facts, but also risks further distracting the international community from the urgent task of ending the Gaza conflict.
\nWhat Israel today describes as "isolation" is in fact the outcome of its own policies. For months, the world has seen mounting civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It is the relentless images of devastated communities, hospitals running out of supplies, and children bearing the brunt of violence that have sparked worldwide outrage not "AI technologies" or "social media manipulation".
\nChina's stance on the Palestinian question has been consistent and constructive. As China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has stressed, the "two-state solution" remains the only viable way to resolve the conflict. Without the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, there can be no lasting peace or security in the Middle East. China calls for resumption of negotiations, practical measures to de-escalate the crisis, and an end to the cycle of violence.
\nIsrael's rejection of this path, coupled with its unilateral actions, continues to erode trust and undermine the prospects for coexistence. Worse still, Israel has expanded the conflict by launching attacks on Qatar, a country that has played a crucial role in mediating ceasefire efforts. As China's representative to the UN in Geneva, Chen Xu, pointed out at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, Israel's attack constituted a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter. Such actions expose its disregard for the basic norms of international relations.
\nWhat is urgently needed now is for all major countries — especially those with special influence on Israel, such as the United States — to act responsibly. Unfortunately, instead of pressing for an immediate ceasefire and supporting the two-state framework, the US has often provided Israel with diplomatic cover in multilateral fora. This not only prolongs the suffering of civilians in Gaza, but also risks spilling the conflict across the region.
\nChina, for its part, continues to work with all like-minded parties to promote dialogue, humanitarian assistance and de-escalation. It supports the UN in playing a central role, advocates fairness and justice, and calls on the international community to keep the Palestinian question high on the global agenda. No side's legitimate security concerns can be safeguarded at the expense of another people's right to survival and dignity.
\nNetanyahu's attempt to shift the blame onto external parties does not change the reality that Israel stands at a crossroads of its own making. The European Commission's proposal to suspend trade preferences for Israel, and sanction Israeli entities, and the growing solidarity among Islamic and Arab nations in the Middle East should alert Tel Aviv that it is only isolating itself by continuing to ignore international law.
\nLasting peace can never be secured through force or distortion, but only through justice, dialogue and respect for a shared humanity. The sooner Israel and its supporters recognize this, the sooner the Middle East can step back from the flames of war and begin the long journey toward reconciliation.
\n", - "content": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently claimed that countries such as China and Qatar are "investing in artificial intelligence technologies" and using social media to enforce an "information blockade "against Israel. Such remarks are just a ploy to deflect attention from the real reasons behind Israel's growing international isolation — its actions in Gaza and its long-standing disregard for a just settlement of the Palestinian question.
\nThe Chinese embassy in Israel has firmly denied Netanyahu's accusations. China's position on the Palestine-Israel conflict is clear — it advocates dialogue, reconciliation and a comprehensive political solution rather than confrontation or disinformation. To accuse China of orchestrating some "information blockade" not only misrepresents facts, but also risks further distracting the international community from the urgent task of ending the Gaza conflict.
\nWhat Israel today describes as "isolation" is in fact the outcome of its own policies. For months, the world has seen mounting civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It is the relentless images of devastated communities, hospitals running out of supplies, and children bearing the brunt of violence that have sparked worldwide outrage not "AI technologies" or "social media manipulation".
\nChina's stance on the Palestinian question has been consistent and constructive. As China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Fu Cong has stressed, the "two-state solution" remains the only viable way to resolve the conflict. Without the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, there can be no lasting peace or security in the Middle East. China calls for resumption of negotiations, practical measures to de-escalate the crisis, and an end to the cycle of violence.
\nIsrael's rejection of this path, coupled with its unilateral actions, continues to erode trust and undermine the prospects for coexistence. Worse still, Israel has expanded the conflict by launching attacks on Qatar, a country that has played a crucial role in mediating ceasefire efforts. As China's representative to the UN in Geneva, Chen Xu, pointed out at the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday, Israel's attack constituted a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty, international law and the UN Charter. Such actions expose its disregard for the basic norms of international relations.
\nWhat is urgently needed now is for all major countries — especially those with special influence on Israel, such as the United States — to act responsibly. Unfortunately, instead of pressing for an immediate ceasefire and supporting the two-state framework, the US has often provided Israel with diplomatic cover in multilateral fora. This not only prolongs the suffering of civilians in Gaza, but also risks spilling the conflict across the region.
\nChina, for its part, continues to work with all like-minded parties to promote dialogue, humanitarian assistance and de-escalation. It supports the UN in playing a central role, advocates fairness and justice, and calls on the international community to keep the Palestinian question high on the global agenda. No side's legitimate security concerns can be safeguarded at the expense of another people's right to survival and dignity.
\nNetanyahu's attempt to shift the blame onto external parties does not change the reality that Israel stands at a crossroads of its own making. The European Commission's proposal to suspend trade preferences for Israel, and sanction Israeli entities, and the growing solidarity among Islamic and Arab nations in the Middle East should alert Tel Aviv that it is only isolating itself by continuing to ignore international law.
\nLasting peace can never be secured through force or distortion, but only through justice, dialogue and respect for a shared humanity. The sooner Israel and its supporters recognize this, the sooner the Middle East can step back from the flames of war and begin the long journey toward reconciliation.
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\nMy connection with China goes beyond the official domain. It is rooted in the respect I have for the history, culture and global role of China.
\nRomania and China have had diplomatic relations for more than 75 years, which have strengthened the bond between the two countries. As president of the Romania-China Friendship Group in the Parliament of Romania, I know Sino-Romanian relations are not limited to diplomatic protocols; they also form a bridge of mutual trust, allowing the two sides to collaborate on various issues regardless of the geopolitical context.
\nFor me, the bond with China has developed naturally, because I believe Romania must diversify its strategic partnership with China, including its key regions such as the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, to achieve substantial mutual benefit.
\nI have followed every statement and initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, especially because his "people-centric approach "to economic development is very close to my heart. As a matter of fact, I have promoted these initiatives while working with people from across the world. His Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative and Global Governance Initiative, along with his efforts and determination to help build a community with a shared future for humanity are ideas that deserve special attention. These initiatives demonstrate his long-term vision for a fairer, equitable and more representative world order.
\nFor Romania, President Xi's vision is an opportunity to strengthen its position in the Black Sea region, as well as engage in strategic projects with China and the European Union. His vision of making the world a better place for all is the result of China's 5,000-year-old civilization. To understand the philosophy behind this vision, one has to have a good knowledge of China, for which one needs to visit China and interact with the Chinese people.
\nI have visited China multiple times, and each visit has helped me better understand the vast and populous country. While China's major cities boast state-of-the-art infrastructure, many rural areas are pre-servatories of tradition, and while cutting-edge technology blends smoothly with efficiency in factories, natural landscapes in Xinjiang and other regions seem to have been lifted out of another world. What has impressed me most is the way the Chinese central government is pursuing modernization while maintaining social stability and ethnic unity.
\nMoreover, beyond Western narratives, the reality of Xinjiang is that it's a region on the fast track of development, a region where communities benefit from growing investment in infrastructure, education and environmental protection.
\nWhat I wish to share with the Romanian people is the real image of China — the image of a modern, pragmatic and cooperative China. I've seen China turning challenges into opportunities, and fulfilling the responsibilities of a real partner of Romania and the European Union.
\nOne incident that left a strong impression on me was meeting young Chinese people engaged in green technology and digitalization projects. Their enthusiasm and commitment to building a better future made me realize that Romania can greatly benefit from exchange of experiences and joint projects in these fields.
\nAs an expert in diplomacy and foreign policy, I have, during my visits to China, learned experiences in vision and perspective, and better understood how to apply research results to industry, and efficiently implement government policies. Also, I am impressed by the way China has safeguarded and promoted ethnic languages and cultures, protected the environment and preserved biodiversity, and how it is shifting from fossil fuels to clean energy.
\nFor Romania, this translates into clear opportunities which my country should seize — while the two sides should build upon their 75-year-old partnership by pursuing joint projects in green energy, environmental protection and education sectors.
\nChina's relationship with Romania is based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation, a relationship that encourages both sides to jointly seek solutions to global problems. As president of the Romania-China Friendship Group in the Parliament of Romania, I strongly support the expansion of Sino-Romanian collaboration, because it is not only about trade and diplomatic exchanges, but also about investing in the shared future of the Chinese and Romanian peoples.
\nChina and Romania, linked by friendship and collaboration, have the opportunity to prove that dialogue and cooperation can yield more tangible and lasting benefits.
\nThe views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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\nThe situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia has been changing at a fast pace.
\nTherefore, China and the Republic of Korea, as two of the most important countries in the region, should deepen cooperation to achieve win-win results. And yet there are certain factors that need greater attention.
\nTo begin with, what really is the Lee Jae-myung government's China policy?
\nSince Lee Jae-myung took office, his China policy has not been clear. On the one hand, the ROK president has said multiple times that he highly values his country's relations with China, and adopted a cautious attitude toward the Taiwan question. On the other hand, during his visit to the United States earlier this year, Lee said the ROK can't continue the current foreign policy, which is based on two key factors: the ROK's security relies on the US, and its economy on China.
\nHe also said that the ROK will deal with both security and economic issues under the framework of the US-ROK alliance, and even defined the current relationship with China as one that needs to be properly managed.
\nSo it is not clear what Lee is really thinking. If he wants to manage the ROK's relations with China under the framework of the US-ROK alliance, China-ROK ties cannot develop smoothly.
\nSecond, the APEC meeting is scheduled for late October in the ROK, and China attaches great importance to that meeting. Given China's increasing importance for the global economy, including the ROK's economy, and its growing global influence, the ROK would want to seize the opportunity to improve China-ROK ties.
\nThird, what is the situation and development trend on the Korean Peninsula, and whether Beijing and Seoul can deepen practical cooperation to address the peninsula issue?
\nThis year has seen some important developments in relation to the Korean Peninsula. Lee became the ROK's president in June, following the impeachment of previous president Yoon Suk-yeol, whose abrupt declaration of martial law in late 2024 plunged the country into political turmoil. On his part, US President Donald Trump has been reiterating that he wants to have direct talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un, ostensibly to resolve the peninsula issue. And Kim Jong-un visited China to attend the Sept 3 military parade, held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\nAlso, after taking office, Lee emphasized that improving relations with the DPRK is his top priority. But despite sending positive signals to the DPRK, he is yet to receive a proper response. Many observers have said that given the current situation on the peninsula, Lee could seek the US' help to defuse tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul. In fact, during his visit to the White House, Lee even told Trump that he is the only person who can address the Korean Peninsula issue.
\nBut Trump's involvement in Pyongyang-Seoul relations will not lead the talks, if they are held, anywhere, because the US and the DPRK lack mutual trust and communication channels.
\nNevertheless, it is likely that the situation on the Korean Peninsula will develop rapidly in the near future.
\nBut then, following Kim Jong-un's visit to China, relations between Beijing and Pyongyang are developing steadily. As such, Lee, instead of involving the US to resolve the Pyongyang-Seoul issues, should make concerted efforts on his own and strengthen cooperation with China to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue.
\nThe views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n", - "content": "\nThe situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia has been changing at a fast pace.
\nTherefore, China and the Republic of Korea, as two of the most important countries in the region, should deepen cooperation to achieve win-win results. And yet there are certain factors that need greater attention.
\nTo begin with, what really is the Lee Jae-myung government's China policy?
\nSince Lee Jae-myung took office, his China policy has not been clear. On the one hand, the ROK president has said multiple times that he highly values his country's relations with China, and adopted a cautious attitude toward the Taiwan question. On the other hand, during his visit to the United States earlier this year, Lee said the ROK can't continue the current foreign policy, which is based on two key factors: the ROK's security relies on the US, and its economy on China.
\nHe also said that the ROK will deal with both security and economic issues under the framework of the US-ROK alliance, and even defined the current relationship with China as one that needs to be properly managed.
\nSo it is not clear what Lee is really thinking. If he wants to manage the ROK's relations with China under the framework of the US-ROK alliance, China-ROK ties cannot develop smoothly.
\nSecond, the APEC meeting is scheduled for late October in the ROK, and China attaches great importance to that meeting. Given China's increasing importance for the global economy, including the ROK's economy, and its growing global influence, the ROK would want to seize the opportunity to improve China-ROK ties.
\nThird, what is the situation and development trend on the Korean Peninsula, and whether Beijing and Seoul can deepen practical cooperation to address the peninsula issue?
\nThis year has seen some important developments in relation to the Korean Peninsula. Lee became the ROK's president in June, following the impeachment of previous president Yoon Suk-yeol, whose abrupt declaration of martial law in late 2024 plunged the country into political turmoil. On his part, US President Donald Trump has been reiterating that he wants to have direct talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un, ostensibly to resolve the peninsula issue. And Kim Jong-un visited China to attend the Sept 3 military parade, held to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\nAlso, after taking office, Lee emphasized that improving relations with the DPRK is his top priority. But despite sending positive signals to the DPRK, he is yet to receive a proper response. Many observers have said that given the current situation on the peninsula, Lee could seek the US' help to defuse tensions between Pyongyang and Seoul. In fact, during his visit to the White House, Lee even told Trump that he is the only person who can address the Korean Peninsula issue.
\nBut Trump's involvement in Pyongyang-Seoul relations will not lead the talks, if they are held, anywhere, because the US and the DPRK lack mutual trust and communication channels.
\nNevertheless, it is likely that the situation on the Korean Peninsula will develop rapidly in the near future.
\nBut then, following Kim Jong-un's visit to China, relations between Beijing and Pyongyang are developing steadily. As such, Lee, instead of involving the US to resolve the Pyongyang-Seoul issues, should make concerted efforts on his own and strengthen cooperation with China to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue.
\nThe views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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\nAccording to local media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a meeting with a delegation of state legislators from the United States on Monday, claimed that some countries, including China and Qatar, are using social media to carry out a "media blockade" against Israel.
\nIn a statement released on Wednesday, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Israel said that China is shocked by the remarks made by the Israeli leader, which are completely groundless and detrimental to China-Israel relations. China strongly opposes and expresses grave concerns over such remarks, the spokesperson said.
\nBy blaming social media and then China for the criticism it is facing, Israel is making a misguided move that targets the wrong party and offers the wrong solution, the embassy stated.
\nThe spokesperson said the international community has been highly concerned about the situation in Gaza and broadly supports an early ceasefire and an end to the conflict — a move that would also help ensure the safe and prompt return of Israeli hostages. Within Israel, there have been growing reflective voices emphasizing that what the country needs is not a prolonged conflict, but a lasting solution for peace, the spokesperson said.
\nFurthermore, the lopsided results of numerous votes on Palestinian issues at the United Nations and other multilateral forums clearly reflect the position of the majority of the international community, the spokesperson pointed out.
\nEmphasizing that unilateral security is unsustainable, the spokesperson called for shared security as the only viable path to lasting peace. Israel's legitimate security concerns must be respected, just as Palestine's right to exist, to statehood, and to development must be fulfilled, the statement read.
\n"We call on Israel to heed the strong voice of the international community, immediately halt military operations in Gaza, and secure a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible," the spokesperson said.
\nyangran1@chinadaily.com.cn
\nUNITED STATES
\nHouse OKs stopgap bill to avert shutdown
\nThe US House of Representatives cleared the way on Wednesday for a vote later this week on a stopgap funding measure to avert a partial federal government shutdown in two weeks. Lawmakers voted 216-210 to approve a measure allowing the House to open debate on the stopgap legislation, which would provide funding for federal agencies through Nov 21, giving the House and Senate additional time to reach agreement on full-scale appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026, which begins on Oct 1.
\nFRANCE
\nGold worth $700,000 stolen from museum
\nThieves have broken into Paris' National Museum of Natural History making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum. Famed for its dinosaur skeletons and taxidermy, the museum also houses a geology and mineralogy gallery. A police source said that the museum's alarm and surveillance systems had been disabled by a cyber attack in July, but it was unclear if they were working when the theft took place.
\n", - "content": "UNITED STATES
\nHouse OKs stopgap bill to avert shutdown
\nThe US House of Representatives cleared the way on Wednesday for a vote later this week on a stopgap funding measure to avert a partial federal government shutdown in two weeks. Lawmakers voted 216-210 to approve a measure allowing the House to open debate on the stopgap legislation, which would provide funding for federal agencies through Nov 21, giving the House and Senate additional time to reach agreement on full-scale appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026, which begins on Oct 1.
\nFRANCE
\nGold worth $700,000 stolen from museum
\nThieves have broken into Paris' National Museum of Natural History making off with gold samples worth 600,000 euros ($700,000) in the latest of a series of robberies from cultural institutions, according to the museum. Famed for its dinosaur skeletons and taxidermy, the museum also houses a geology and mineralogy gallery. A police source said that the museum's alarm and surveillance systems had been disabled by a cyber attack in July, but it was unclear if they were working when the theft took place.
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A visitor shakes hands with a humanoid robot during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Wednesday.
\nChina and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are committed to deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence and advancing common prosperity across the region, officials said.
\nThey spoke at the 2025 China-ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence held on Thursday in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo.
\nThe event was co-hosted by China's National Development and Reform Commission and the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which was attended by officials from both China and ASEAN countries.
\nDuring the meeting, the China-ASEAN Countries Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center was inaugurated to strengthen the foundation for AI development and offer open-source services.
\nParticipants also proposed the launch of a China-ASEAN "AI +"action, the establishment of a China-ASEAN ministerial cooperation mechanism on AI, and released a series of key cooperation outcomes.
\nWang Changlin, deputy head of the NDRC, said that China-ASEAN cooperation in AI carries tremendous potential, with both sides expected to advance AI technology as a driving force for regional economic growth, improved livelihoods, and the building of a China-ASEAN community with a shared future.
\nAs the trade volume between China and ASEAN countries has been growing in recent years, "abundant data resources and diverse application scenarios have created favorable conditions for AI to empower economic and social development," he said.
\nThis year's expo focuses on AI empowerment and innovation, and the roundtable aligns with ASEAN countries' key objective of strengthening international cooperation in AI, further building consensus, and accelerating practical collaboration between China and ASEAN, Wang said.
\nAccording to the World Trade Report 2025 released by the World Trade Organization on Wednesday, AI could boost global trade by 34 to 37 percent and raise global GDP by 12 to 13 percent by 2040, under scenarios where the digital infrastructure gap is narrowed and supportive policies are enacted.
\nParulian George Andreas Silalahi, deputy chief of mission of the embassy of Indonesia in China, said that China and ASEAN countries share great opportunities in AI collaborations to support regional economic growth.
\n"Taking into account China as a leading player in AI development and innovation, and ASEAN as the fertile ground for AI development and innovation, as it continues to emerge as the key driver for the region's digital and AI transformation," he said.
\nHe said the Indonesian government has launched its National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence 2020-45, which outlines the focus and priorities in AI development, including the health sector, bureaucratic reform, education, smart city development, and food security.
\n"To realize this vision, Indonesia must also tackle pressing challenges, including the need to develop robust digital and AI infrastructure that demands adequate funding and investment, as well as the growing requirement for a skilled workforce in the digital and AI sectors," he added.
\n"Therefore, cooperation among ASEAN members and China is the key to addressing those challenges," the Indonesian official said.
\nSimilar views were shared by Low Yen Ling, senior minister of state for Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of Singapore. She said that cooperation between China and ASEAN will help boost AI empowerment in this region.
\nBy leveraging the institutional strengths of the China-ASEAN Expo, China's expertise in AI-driven digital economic transformation can be translated into tangible cooperative projects.
\nSok Puthyvuth, secretary of state of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia, said that China's expertise in AI presents valuable opportunities for ASEAN countries to accelerate progress.
\n"Cambodia has placed digital transformation at the heart of its national development agenda, and we are now entering a new phase by integrating artificial intelligence into our digital transformation journey," he said.
\nContact the writers at liujianqiao@chinadaily.com.cn.
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\nSingapore saw more than 3 million visits from the Chinese mainland last year, according to Singapore Tourism Board. China has become the city-state's largest source of international tourists. During the carrier's financial year from April 2024 to March 2025, it transported more than 3.7 million passenger trips between Singapore and the Chinese mainland.
\nChinese travelers have shown strong demand for trips to Singapore, with the country ranking among the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for the upcoming National Day holiday, based on hotel booking volumes, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.
\n"China stands as a top strategic priority of Singapore Airlines. Over the next 10 to 20 years, we aim to continuously expand our route network in China by adding more destinations," said Dai Haoyu, Singapore Airlines' senior vice-president of marketing planning.
\nThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the carrier's first flight launch in the Chinese mainland in 1985.
\nThe airline has since continued to increase the frequency of flights linking the two countries.
\nCurrently, Singapore Airlines operates flights connecting Singapore with major Chinese mainland cities, which include Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province.
\n"We have seen rising travel demand from Chinese mainland cities, especially second-tier cities such as Chengdu, Sichuan province. To meet this growing demand, we have switched from narrow-body aircraft to wide-body aircraft to operate the Chengdu route," Dai said.
\nHe added that the number of travelers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to China has also been growing rapidly.
\nIn addition, Singapore Airlines said it aims to further strengthen cooperation with domestic carriers in China. Currently, the airline has code-sharing agreements with Air China and Shenzhen Airlines to further increase the number of flight options for customers.
\nAdditionally, the carrier plans to gradually upgrade its fleet of 41 A350 aircraft with enhanced cabin products, a move set to cost 1.1 billion Singapore dollars ($860 million).
\nSome of these upgraded jets will be deployed on Singapore-China routes.
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\n", - "content": "Singapore Airlines said passenger demand on routes connecting Singapore and China has been growing steadily since the two countries introduced reciprocal visa-free policies early last year, and that the Chinese market had strong potential for significant growth in the years ahead.
\nSingapore saw more than 3 million visits from the Chinese mainland last year, according to Singapore Tourism Board. China has become the city-state's largest source of international tourists. During the carrier's financial year from April 2024 to March 2025, it transported more than 3.7 million passenger trips between Singapore and the Chinese mainland.
\nChinese travelers have shown strong demand for trips to Singapore, with the country ranking among the top 10 most popular overseas destinations for the upcoming National Day holiday, based on hotel booking volumes, according to Qunar, a Beijing-based online travel agency.
\n"China stands as a top strategic priority of Singapore Airlines. Over the next 10 to 20 years, we aim to continuously expand our route network in China by adding more destinations," said Dai Haoyu, Singapore Airlines' senior vice-president of marketing planning.
\nThis year marks the 40th anniversary of the carrier's first flight launch in the Chinese mainland in 1985.
\nThe airline has since continued to increase the frequency of flights linking the two countries.
\nCurrently, Singapore Airlines operates flights connecting Singapore with major Chinese mainland cities, which include Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong province.
\n"We have seen rising travel demand from Chinese mainland cities, especially second-tier cities such as Chengdu, Sichuan province. To meet this growing demand, we have switched from narrow-body aircraft to wide-body aircraft to operate the Chengdu route," Dai said.
\nHe added that the number of travelers from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to China has also been growing rapidly.
\nIn addition, Singapore Airlines said it aims to further strengthen cooperation with domestic carriers in China. Currently, the airline has code-sharing agreements with Air China and Shenzhen Airlines to further increase the number of flight options for customers.
\nAdditionally, the carrier plans to gradually upgrade its fleet of 41 A350 aircraft with enhanced cabin products, a move set to cost 1.1 billion Singapore dollars ($860 million).
\nSome of these upgraded jets will be deployed on Singapore-China routes.
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\nAt the launch event in Beijing on Tuesday, cofounder and CEO Chris Lai compared the breakthrough to aerospace engineering. "NanoForge is like the SpaceX of drug delivery. It is both the rocket that delivers drugs precisely and the satellite that speeds up new drug development. This could solve one of the toughest problems in medicine, which is to get treatments exactly where they need to go, without harming healthy tissue," Lai said.
\nDrug delivery has long been one of the industry's hardest puzzles. The rollout of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 showed the promise of lipid nanoparticle systems. These microscopic fat droplets can shield fragile molecules like mRNA and ferry them through the body. But applying them across multiple organs and scaling them for broader drug innovation have remained elusive.
\nLai explained that traditional drug delivery research relies heavily on trial and error, a slow and costly process with low success rates. For example, scientists may have to sift through tens of thousands of lipid combinations to identify a single viable LNP formula.
\nNanoForge uses a generative AI model called PhatGPT, which designs new lipid molecules atom by atom, much like ChatGPT generates text word by word. It evaluates multiple parameters at once to optimize performance, then validates results through automated lab experiments. "For nucleic acid drugs, NanoForge significantly improves mRNA encapsulation and targeting. What once required screening tens of thousands of formulas can now be achieved in weeks," said Zhang Xiaoju, head of RNA innovation at METiS.
\nMETiS has developed three core solutions: AiLNP for nucleic acid delivery, AiRNA for mRNA sequence design and AiTEM for small-molecule drug formulation.
\nSo far, the company says Nano-Forge has produced more than 10 million lipid structures and collected around 100,000 data points to train its models. The platform has already shown targeted delivery in eight types of human organs and tissues, including the liver, lungs, tumors and the central nervous system.
\nTo secure its edge, METiS has filed or obtained more than 100 patents.
\nIts drug pipeline includes more than 10 advanced programs. Seven have been validated in preclinical studies, while four are already in clinical trials. The lead candidate, an oncology therapy, has reached the pre-NDA stage, that is the final step before applying for regulatory approval.
\nDrug development usually drags on for more than a decade and can cost upward of $1 billion. Founded in 2020, METiS seems to have broken that cycle, moving more than 10 programs into advanced stages within five years by combining AI with nanotechnology.
\nStill, experts urge caution. "The ultimate goal of innovative drug development is to address unmet clinical needs, deliver strong efficacy and safety data in trials, and secure regulatory approval," said Fang Yang, executive director for healthcare and biotech at CEC Capital. "From that perspective, AI-driven drug platforms still need time and clinical validation."
\nLai acknowledged that METiS is in a "critical stage, moving from pre-commercial to commercial", with the focus now on ensuring both the platform and its pipeline generate sustained value.
\nThe business case appears compelling. According to consulting company Frost & Sullivan, the global market for intelligent drug-delivery solutions exceeded $18 billion in 2023 and will reach $52 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 17.2 percent. Nano-delivery technologies are expected to make up 42 percent of that market by 2025, or roughly $7.8 billion, underscoring its growing importance in the field.
\nInvestor interest has followed. In August, METiS closed a 400 million yuan ($55.6 million) Series D financing round. The fresh capital will support upgrades for NanoForge, pipeline expansion, global partnerships and new talent recruitment.
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\nChina's fiscal revenue edged up 0.3 percent year-on-year to 14.82 trillion yuan ($2.09 trillion) in the first eight months, said the Ministry of Finance. The central government collected about 6.43 trillion yuan in fiscal revenue during the period, down 1.7 percent, while local governments collected 8.39 trillion yuan, up 1.8 percent.
\nIntensive maintenance ensures safe transport
\nChinese railway operators have taken preventive measures to ensure rail transport safety. China Railway Taiyuan Group launched intensive maintenance on the Beijing-Baotou line to boost track stability and guarantee long-term safe transport. Its Datong Train Service Depot organized the work by simultaneously carrying out sleeper replacements, ballast cleaning, tamping and switch refurbishment at eight stations to raise the quality of track equipment. To minimize the impact on train operations, it enforced high-standard safety management, breaking down 78 safety requirements across 12 categories, and compiled a construction safety handbook, building a safety shield during the periods when trains were not running.
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\nChina's fiscal revenue edged up 0.3 percent year-on-year to 14.82 trillion yuan ($2.09 trillion) in the first eight months, said the Ministry of Finance. The central government collected about 6.43 trillion yuan in fiscal revenue during the period, down 1.7 percent, while local governments collected 8.39 trillion yuan, up 1.8 percent.
\nIntensive maintenance ensures safe transport
\nChinese railway operators have taken preventive measures to ensure rail transport safety. China Railway Taiyuan Group launched intensive maintenance on the Beijing-Baotou line to boost track stability and guarantee long-term safe transport. Its Datong Train Service Depot organized the work by simultaneously carrying out sleeper replacements, ballast cleaning, tamping and switch refurbishment at eight stations to raise the quality of track equipment. To minimize the impact on train operations, it enforced high-standard safety management, breaking down 78 safety requirements across 12 categories, and compiled a construction safety handbook, building a safety shield during the periods when trains were not running.
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\nChina is intensifying its shale gas development efforts as a cornerstone of its strategy to enhance energy security and facilitate a transition toward cleaner energy sources, with recent breakthroughs underscoring the nation's advancements in unlocking unconventional gas reserves.
\nChina's largest shale gas production base in the southern Sichuan Basin, Southwest China's Sichuan province, has achieved a cumulative output exceeding 100 billion cubic meters, PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gasfield Co, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corp, said on Wednesday.
\nThis milestone marks the first time a Chinese shale gas field has surpassed this production level, solidifying its position as a critical contributor to the nation's energy mix, it said.
\nAdding to the momentum, China Petroleum and Chemical Corp, also known as Sinopec, announced on the same day that test production at two evaluation wells in its Ziyang shale gas field, also located in Sichuan province, had exceeded one million cubic meters.
\nThe Ziye 2-501HF well, in particular, demonstrated exceptional performance, producing 1.407 million cubic meters per day during testing, setting a new national benchmark for shale gas well productivity, said the company, the world's largest refiner.
\nThe results demonstrate the potential for efficient development of ultra-deep shale gas in the Sichuan Basin, which is strategically important for China's energy security, it said.
\nChina, rich in coal resources but lacking in gas, has long been a major importer of oil and gas. The exploration and development of shale gas is of strategic importance for China's energy landscape, Sinopec said.
\nAccording to BloombergNEF, shale gas has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of China's energy security, supporting the nation's shift toward cleaner, more resilient energy systems.
\nShale gas is playing a key role in boosting unconventional gas production, whose growth is on track to outpace conventional gas, it said.
\nThe success in the Sichuan Basin is particularly noteworthy given the complex geological challenges inherent in the region, including deep burial depths, thin shale layers and intricate fault systems, which historically have hindered efficient gas extraction.
\nChinese oil and gas companies, however, have overcome these obstacles through the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies.
\nKey technological advances, including sophisticated 3D geological modeling, which provides a detailed understanding of subsurface formations, optimized drilling techniques and precision fracturing methods, have enabled efficient extraction from previously inaccessible and challenging reserves.
\nThis substantial resource base and extensive infrastructure solidify the region's role as a cornerstone of China's energy security and a major driver of future gas supply growth.
\nThe exploration and development of shale gas is therefore of strategic importance for China's energy landscape, which is relatively rich in coal resources but has limited conventional oil and gas reserves, enabling the country to diversify its energy sources, reduce its reliance on imports and enhance its overall energy security, said industry experts.
\nFurthermore, shale gas, which is primarily composed of methane, is considered a cleaner-burning fuel than coal, making it a valuable component of China's energy transition strategy.
\n"China's drive for energy independence hinges on boosting domestic oil and gas production through technological advances. This is strengthening the world's second-largest economy's energy security," said Lu Ruquan, head of the CNPC Economics and Technology Research Institute.
\nChinese oil and gas companies are aggressively investing in both conventional and unconventional energy to expand reserves and improve efficiency, he said.
\nLu highlighted that the three major players — CNPC, China National Offshore Oil Corp and Sinopec — have all increased exploration and development investment in recent years, leading to significant discoveries.
\nThese efforts demonstrably reduced China's reliance on crude oil imports in 2024, with the sector showing considerable strength by leveraging advanced technologies to increase domestic production and reduce dependence on foreign sources, he added.
\nFigures released by the institute reveal that China's total oil and gas output surpassed 400 million metric tons of oil equivalent last year, while total power generation exceeded 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, marking a 5.7 percent increase over the previous year.
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A view of MAEXTRO's super factory co-developed by JAC Group and Huawei Technologies in Hefei, Anhui province.
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What's now possible in an Anhui minute?
\nInside a sprawling plant in Hefei, Anhui province, rows of robotic arms swing in unison, sparks flash as metal panels fuse into the skeletal frame of a car. On a nearby screen, a digital twin recreates every motion in real time, generating millions of data points each minute.
\nIt is here, at MAEXTRO's super factory — a brand co-developed by JAC Group and Huawei Technologies — that the East China province is making its pitch as the beating heart of the nation's next-generation of manufacturing.
\n"One second here means 300,000 pieces of data captured, analyzed and fed back to improve quality," said Wei Dawei, head of the plant. "That's 18 million insights every minute."
\nFor Anhui, a landlocked province once better known for coal mines and farmland, a minute has become a powerful metaphor for manufacturing.
\nIt takes just 60 seconds for at least one vehicle to roll off an assembly line; for a robot to shuttle semiconductor wafers worth millions of yuan; and for millions of sunflower seeds to be processed and shipped to consumers around the world — demonstrating that the province's rapid automation is not limited to manufactured products, but also agricultural commodity processing.
\nIn the first half, Anhui produced 1.5 million vehicles, of which 730,000 were NEVs — both ranking first in the country. Auto giants like BYD, Chery and Nio operate there, but the local government has also promoted ambitious partnerships.
\nThe MAEXTRO S800, co-branded by JAC and Huawei, is the flagship model produced at the factory. Within 87 days of its launch, more than 12,000 such vehicles have been sold.
\nThey are built entirely at the Hefei super factory, a 10 billion yuan ($1.41 billion) investment that combines over 1,800 robots with a 5G-enabled digital platform. It is also the first Anhui car to utilize Huawei's intelligent driving system.
\nEach step of its production process demonstrates Anhui's shift toward new quality productive forces, a policy priority emphasized by the country to spur new economic growth.
\nFrom one-piece hot stamping of ultra-strong steel to AI-powered dual-tone paintwork with sub-millimeter precision, the factory is designed not just for speed, but also for resilience in the luxury EV market long dominated by foreign firms.
\n"The MAEXTRO S800 is about breaking the monopoly," Wei said. "For decades, million-yuan luxury cars came from abroad. Now we can do it here."
\nIf cars embody Anhui's industrial muscle, robots show its technological finesse. At a cleanroom facility in Hefei, Youibot Robotics deploys autonomous mobile robots capable of handling fragile wafers just 0.2 millimeter thick.
\nThe same robots starred in the sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth. In reality, they are entrusted with carrying semiconductor wafers between production stages in fabrication plants run by China's largest chipmakers.
\n"In one minute, our robots can safely move a wafer that would cost over a million yuan to replace," said Wu Shaoping, Youibot's head of technology. "It's precision and efficiency rolled into one."
\nThe firm also makes inspection robots for power plants. One model, nicknamed "Big-Small Eye", can run 12 checks per minute in high-risk substations, sparing workers from dangerous, repetitive labor.
\nThese incremental minutes matter. China's chip sector faces global headwinds, from US export controls to rising competition. By automating wafer logistics and inspections, Anhui is embedding its robotics into the global semiconductor supply chain.
\n"Every safe, precise movement of a robot here is another brick in the wall of China's semiconductor security," Wu said.
\nFounded in 2017, Youibot applies autonomous mobile robots and integrated solutions across industrial logistics and inspection operations, building what it calls "stable, continuous and efficient productivity". Its products serve sectors from semiconductors to lithium batteries, power plants and data centers.
\nThe company's footprint is expanding rapidly. Globally, it has exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Japan, Germany, Italy and Singapore.
\nYouibot's global headquarters opened in Hefei in late 2024, with a 7,000-square-meter base that integrates R&D, intelligent manufacturing and an embodied intelligence innovation hub.
\nContact the writers at chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn
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\n\nWhat's now possible in an Anhui minute?
\nInside a sprawling plant in Hefei, Anhui province, rows of robotic arms swing in unison, sparks flash as metal panels fuse into the skeletal frame of a car. On a nearby screen, a digital twin recreates every motion in real time, generating millions of data points each minute.
\nIt is here, at MAEXTRO's super factory — a brand co-developed by JAC Group and Huawei Technologies — that the East China province is making its pitch as the beating heart of the nation's next-generation of manufacturing.
\n"One second here means 300,000 pieces of data captured, analyzed and fed back to improve quality," said Wei Dawei, head of the plant. "That's 18 million insights every minute."
\nFor Anhui, a landlocked province once better known for coal mines and farmland, a minute has become a powerful metaphor for manufacturing.
\nIt takes just 60 seconds for at least one vehicle to roll off an assembly line; for a robot to shuttle semiconductor wafers worth millions of yuan; and for millions of sunflower seeds to be processed and shipped to consumers around the world — demonstrating that the province's rapid automation is not limited to manufactured products, but also agricultural commodity processing.
\nIn the first half, Anhui produced 1.5 million vehicles, of which 730,000 were NEVs — both ranking first in the country. Auto giants like BYD, Chery and Nio operate there, but the local government has also promoted ambitious partnerships.
\nThe MAEXTRO S800, co-branded by JAC and Huawei, is the flagship model produced at the factory. Within 87 days of its launch, more than 12,000 such vehicles have been sold.
\nThey are built entirely at the Hefei super factory, a 10 billion yuan ($1.41 billion) investment that combines over 1,800 robots with a 5G-enabled digital platform. It is also the first Anhui car to utilize Huawei's intelligent driving system.
\nEach step of its production process demonstrates Anhui's shift toward new quality productive forces, a policy priority emphasized by the country to spur new economic growth.
\nFrom one-piece hot stamping of ultra-strong steel to AI-powered dual-tone paintwork with sub-millimeter precision, the factory is designed not just for speed, but also for resilience in the luxury EV market long dominated by foreign firms.
\n"The MAEXTRO S800 is about breaking the monopoly," Wei said. "For decades, million-yuan luxury cars came from abroad. Now we can do it here."
\nIf cars embody Anhui's industrial muscle, robots show its technological finesse. At a cleanroom facility in Hefei, Youibot Robotics deploys autonomous mobile robots capable of handling fragile wafers just 0.2 millimeter thick.
\nThe same robots starred in the sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth. In reality, they are entrusted with carrying semiconductor wafers between production stages in fabrication plants run by China's largest chipmakers.
\n"In one minute, our robots can safely move a wafer that would cost over a million yuan to replace," said Wu Shaoping, Youibot's head of technology. "It's precision and efficiency rolled into one."
\nThe firm also makes inspection robots for power plants. One model, nicknamed "Big-Small Eye", can run 12 checks per minute in high-risk substations, sparing workers from dangerous, repetitive labor.
\nThese incremental minutes matter. China's chip sector faces global headwinds, from US export controls to rising competition. By automating wafer logistics and inspections, Anhui is embedding its robotics into the global semiconductor supply chain.
\n"Every safe, precise movement of a robot here is another brick in the wall of China's semiconductor security," Wu said.
\nFounded in 2017, Youibot applies autonomous mobile robots and integrated solutions across industrial logistics and inspection operations, building what it calls "stable, continuous and efficient productivity". Its products serve sectors from semiconductors to lithium batteries, power plants and data centers.
\nThe company's footprint is expanding rapidly. Globally, it has exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Japan, Germany, Italy and Singapore.
\nYouibot's global headquarters opened in Hefei in late 2024, with a 7,000-square-meter base that integrates R&D, intelligent manufacturing and an embodied intelligence innovation hub.
\nContact the writers at chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn
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The eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will hold its opening ceremony at the international convention and exhibition center of Dunhuang.
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\nGansu province in Northwest China once again stands on an important stage as the eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is to be held in Dunhuang city from Saturday to Monday. As a comprehensive international expo themed around cultural exchange and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, the event has facilitated BRI co-development, promoted Dunhuang culture and increased Chinese cultural influence.
\nHe Xiaozu, director of the Gansu provincial culture and tourism department, said: "Gansu has successively held seven sessions of the Dunhuang cultural expo. Nearly 10,000 guests from more than 120 countries and regions have participated in the event, which featured a series of cultural exchange activities such as forums, exhibitions, and performances. It has played an important role in promoting cultural integration, thought exchange and emotional connection among people of the countries and regions involved in the BRI, and also in telling China's stories well and expanding the influence of Chinese traditional culture."
\nThis year's expo has invited more than 1,000 domestic and foreign guests to participate and will organize 17 activities across seven categories, such as meetings and talks, cultural exhibitions, art performances and investment promotions. The 2025 Dunhuang Forum will take place concurrently, comprising six types of forums and 12 thematic activities.
\nThe exhibition at this year's expo will cover a total area of about 24,000 square meters, showcasing the latest achievements in world cultural heritage preservation and Dunhuang studies. It will also feature arts, intangible cultural heritage innovations and local customs from countries involved in the BRI, while highlighting the results of Gansu's efforts in intangible cultural heritage protection and new cultural and creative products.
\nHistorical heritage
\nGansu has a rich historical and cultural heritage and places emphasis on the protection of it. The province supports Dunhuang Academy in becoming a model for world cultural heritage protection and a leading center for Dunhuang studies. The province also promotes the deep integration of culture and tourism, aiming to develop the cultural tourism industry into a pillar sector.
\nIn the vast land of Gansu, there are UNESCO world cultural heritage sites such as Mogao Grottoes, one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries recognized by Archaeology magazine in the US in 2019, a total of 16,895 immovable relics, and three national archaeological site parks. It also boasts 8,809 representative items and 13,049 representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage at different levels.
\nIt has always given priorities to the protection of cultural heritage and advanced the utilization and inheritance of such heritage.
\nThe fifth batch of 285 provincial-level intangible cultural heritage representative projects was announced in late 2024. A brick-carving workshop in the Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture was recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration center in March 2024.
\nThe province has continuously implemented a training plan for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, with 16 people selected for the sixth batch of national-level inheritors and nine included in the first national list for "youth intangible cultural heritage video creation".
\nThese remarkable achievements collectively depict a vibrant picture of the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage in Gansu, showcasing the region's unique charm.
\nThe province has used eight cultural brands as a tool to craft a cultural matrix that enhances the influence of Gansu's culture. Among the brands are the ceremony of worshiping Fuxi, one of China's legendary ancestors, the Dunhuang cultural expo, Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections), the magazine Duzhe (Readers), a dance drama named Flower Rain on the Silk Road and a documentary called Hexi Corridor.
\nThe 2025 ceremony in tribute to Fuxi captured the attention of Chinese people at home and abroad. People gathered in Tianshui city, commemorating the cultural ancestor in a solemn atmosphere, and strengthened their cultural identity.
\nThe Wensu Pavilion duplicate of Siku Quanshu, a comprehensive collection of Chinese traditional culture, has been preserved intact after centuries. Now, the second phase of its digital photocopying publication project has completed, obtaining data files that meet the standards for photocopying and database construction and can be developed and utilized in multiple forms.
\nYoung people are a critical baton in the "relay race" of cultural inheritance. A subsidiary of Duzhe Publishing and Media Corp published a children's story and several books for young students' urban study tours, which conveyed traditional culture and contributed to the development of Gansu into a culturally strong province.
\nA new version of the classic dance drama Flower Rain on the Silk Road was staged recently. The creative team integrated more modern artistic expressions while retaining those ingrained classic elements, offering the audience a new visual feast.
\nThe launch of the 4K ultrahigh-definition version of Hexi Corridor has again brought this documentary into the spotlight, allowing more people to fall in love with this magical land. With solid steps in cultural relic protection, the continuous inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and the development of cultural brands, Gansu's cultural development is advancing toward new heights and writing a chapter of inheritance and innovation in the new era.
\nThe province has boosted cultural relics survey work, gaining a thorough understanding of its cultural resources. It completed a field investigation of the fourth national cultural relics survey, discovering 4,576 new cultural relic clues. Additionally, the construction of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route, the Jiayu Pass Great Wall national cultural relics protection and utilization demonstration area, and some national archaeological site parks are steadily progressing.
\nThis series of work is making the network of cultural heritage protection in Gansu increasingly dense, which allows ancient cultures to have enduring vitality in the new era.
\nArt blooms
\nIn recent years, Gansu's artistic stage has seen many excellent works, laying a foundation for the development of a culturally strong province through quality creations.
\nThe new play, whose name can be translated as The Light of Hadapu, is set when the Red Army's Long March passed through Hadapu, Gansu in 1935, showcasing the spirit of the Long March through a blend of characters and historical moments.
\nSince its premiere, it has received enthusiastic audience responses and helped promote the Red culture. It was selected as a participating play in the ongoing 19th China Theatre Festival, showcasing the charm of Gansu's Red culture on a national stage.
\nThe large-scale historical documentary, whose name can be translated as Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, is another masterpiece. It is centered on the 1870s historical event in which Zuo Zongtang led the army of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to recover Xinjiang and consolidate the northwestern borderland. The documentary artistically recreates the heroic deeds of Qing Dynasty soldiers who fought to defend national territorial integrity in challenging conditions through different scenes.
\nMeanwhile, key productions including an acrobatic drama, a musical, and a play are being created and rehearsed, continuing to interpret regional charm and the spirit of the times, enriching the artistic matrix of Gansu.
\nThe inheritance and revival of classic dramas has also helped develop Gansu into a culturally strong province. A Long Opera piece, based on the story of a fisherwoman who avenges her father's death in the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), showcases the unique artistic charm of Long Opera through classic scenes.
\nSince its premiere in 1959, it has been performed more than 3,000 times, with 10 million audience views. Since its inclusion in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's key traditional (classic) drama revival plan in 2024, young actors and actresses, under the guidance of influential artists Lei Tongxia and Dou Fengxia, have honed their singing and choreography, making the classic more in line with modern aesthetic needs while preserving the essence of the original play.
\nAlso, the "Sightseeing Gansu with the Pace of Art" series of activities has benefited local people and helped develop a culturally strong province. An intangible cultural heritage costume display event, together with a model contest featuring Tibetan costumes, was held in a scenic area in the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in July.
\nAt the Mars Base 1 in Jinchang city, music carnival activities provided the audience with a show that blended rock and rap in August. The banks of the Yellow River were equally lively recently, with 13 cultural performances held, offering art forms such as song and dance as well as acrobatics.
\nFrom quality creations and classic inheritance to art exhibitions, performances and cultural activities that benefit the public, Gansu uses art as a brush to paint a picture of itself building into a culturally strong province, allowing the charm of its culture to bloom in the new era.
\nPublic services
\nGansu has built 104 public libraries, 106 cultural halls, 59 art galleries, 1,354 comprehensive cultural stations in towns (subdistricts), and 17,114 comprehensive cultural service centers in villages (communities). It has created three national public cultural service system demonstration zones and built 262 museums.
\nThis series of cultural facilities covering urban and rural areas, quality services, and a nationally leading museum density helps showcase Gansu's profound cultural background.
\nThis summer, the Gansu Provincial Museum offered visitors temporary exhibitions such as European knight armor and culture and an immersive experience of cave art. At the memorial hall of the Eighth Route Army's Lanzhou office, a thematic exhibition on the northwestern international transportation line during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) attracted numerous visitors, revisiting the arduous years through precious relics and detailed historical materials.
\nFrom cities to villages, public cultural services are continuously expanding, allowing members of the public to access quality cultural resources.
\nIn the first half of 2025, Gansu launched 11,136 cultural activities, including performances, live broadcasts and lectures. Among them were 3,442 Spring Festival-themed public cultural activities, 5,898 sessions that brought opera to the countryside and 1,032 events on public reading.
\nWhile promoting cultural benefits for the people, Gansu also focuses on high-quality cultural tourism development, building a domestically and internationally influential tourist destination and creating a nationally important cultural protection and inheritance center.
\nIt advances key tasks such as the construction of the Yellow River cultural tourism belt; the creation of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route; the protection, inheritance and use of cultural and natural heritage; and the revitalization and utilization of historical and cultural heritage in traditional villages. Gansu hopes to accelerate its transformation from a province rich in cultural and tourism resources to a strong cultural and tourism province, continuously converting cultural superiority into development advantages.
\nCulture is a bond that connects people. Gansu uses cultural services to deepen exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups, making it an important vehicle for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
\nThis year, Gansu organized song and dance performances and opera beloved by the public to convey a message of national unity. In 11 A-level scenic areas, there are 24 "check-in" points featuring Chinese cultural symbols.
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The eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will hold its opening ceremony at the international convention and exhibition center of Dunhuang.
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\nGansu province in Northwest China once again stands on an important stage as the eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is to be held in Dunhuang city from Saturday to Monday. As a comprehensive international expo themed around cultural exchange and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, the event has facilitated BRI co-development, promoted Dunhuang culture and increased Chinese cultural influence.
\nHe Xiaozu, director of the Gansu provincial culture and tourism department, said: "Gansu has successively held seven sessions of the Dunhuang cultural expo. Nearly 10,000 guests from more than 120 countries and regions have participated in the event, which featured a series of cultural exchange activities such as forums, exhibitions, and performances. It has played an important role in promoting cultural integration, thought exchange and emotional connection among people of the countries and regions involved in the BRI, and also in telling China's stories well and expanding the influence of Chinese traditional culture."
\nThis year's expo has invited more than 1,000 domestic and foreign guests to participate and will organize 17 activities across seven categories, such as meetings and talks, cultural exhibitions, art performances and investment promotions. The 2025 Dunhuang Forum will take place concurrently, comprising six types of forums and 12 thematic activities.
\nThe exhibition at this year's expo will cover a total area of about 24,000 square meters, showcasing the latest achievements in world cultural heritage preservation and Dunhuang studies. It will also feature arts, intangible cultural heritage innovations and local customs from countries involved in the BRI, while highlighting the results of Gansu's efforts in intangible cultural heritage protection and new cultural and creative products.
\nHistorical heritage
\nGansu has a rich historical and cultural heritage and places emphasis on the protection of it. The province supports Dunhuang Academy in becoming a model for world cultural heritage protection and a leading center for Dunhuang studies. The province also promotes the deep integration of culture and tourism, aiming to develop the cultural tourism industry into a pillar sector.
\nIn the vast land of Gansu, there are UNESCO world cultural heritage sites such as Mogao Grottoes, one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries recognized by Archaeology magazine in the US in 2019, a total of 16,895 immovable relics, and three national archaeological site parks. It also boasts 8,809 representative items and 13,049 representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage at different levels.
\nIt has always given priorities to the protection of cultural heritage and advanced the utilization and inheritance of such heritage.
\nThe fifth batch of 285 provincial-level intangible cultural heritage representative projects was announced in late 2024. A brick-carving workshop in the Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture was recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration center in March 2024.
\nThe province has continuously implemented a training plan for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, with 16 people selected for the sixth batch of national-level inheritors and nine included in the first national list for "youth intangible cultural heritage video creation".
\nThese remarkable achievements collectively depict a vibrant picture of the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage in Gansu, showcasing the region's unique charm.
\nThe province has used eight cultural brands as a tool to craft a cultural matrix that enhances the influence of Gansu's culture. Among the brands are the ceremony of worshiping Fuxi, one of China's legendary ancestors, the Dunhuang cultural expo, Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections), the magazine Duzhe (Readers), a dance drama named Flower Rain on the Silk Road and a documentary called Hexi Corridor.
\nThe 2025 ceremony in tribute to Fuxi captured the attention of Chinese people at home and abroad. People gathered in Tianshui city, commemorating the cultural ancestor in a solemn atmosphere, and strengthened their cultural identity.
\nThe Wensu Pavilion duplicate of Siku Quanshu, a comprehensive collection of Chinese traditional culture, has been preserved intact after centuries. Now, the second phase of its digital photocopying publication project has completed, obtaining data files that meet the standards for photocopying and database construction and can be developed and utilized in multiple forms.
\nYoung people are a critical baton in the "relay race" of cultural inheritance. A subsidiary of Duzhe Publishing and Media Corp published a children's story and several books for young students' urban study tours, which conveyed traditional culture and contributed to the development of Gansu into a culturally strong province.
\nA new version of the classic dance drama Flower Rain on the Silk Road was staged recently. The creative team integrated more modern artistic expressions while retaining those ingrained classic elements, offering the audience a new visual feast.
\nThe launch of the 4K ultrahigh-definition version of Hexi Corridor has again brought this documentary into the spotlight, allowing more people to fall in love with this magical land. With solid steps in cultural relic protection, the continuous inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and the development of cultural brands, Gansu's cultural development is advancing toward new heights and writing a chapter of inheritance and innovation in the new era.
\nThe province has boosted cultural relics survey work, gaining a thorough understanding of its cultural resources. It completed a field investigation of the fourth national cultural relics survey, discovering 4,576 new cultural relic clues. Additionally, the construction of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route, the Jiayu Pass Great Wall national cultural relics protection and utilization demonstration area, and some national archaeological site parks are steadily progressing.
\nThis series of work is making the network of cultural heritage protection in Gansu increasingly dense, which allows ancient cultures to have enduring vitality in the new era.
\nArt blooms
\nIn recent years, Gansu's artistic stage has seen many excellent works, laying a foundation for the development of a culturally strong province through quality creations.
\nThe new play, whose name can be translated as The Light of Hadapu, is set when the Red Army's Long March passed through Hadapu, Gansu in 1935, showcasing the spirit of the Long March through a blend of characters and historical moments.
\nSince its premiere, it has received enthusiastic audience responses and helped promote the Red culture. It was selected as a participating play in the ongoing 19th China Theatre Festival, showcasing the charm of Gansu's Red culture on a national stage.
\nThe large-scale historical documentary, whose name can be translated as Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, is another masterpiece. It is centered on the 1870s historical event in which Zuo Zongtang led the army of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to recover Xinjiang and consolidate the northwestern borderland. The documentary artistically recreates the heroic deeds of Qing Dynasty soldiers who fought to defend national territorial integrity in challenging conditions through different scenes.
\nMeanwhile, key productions including an acrobatic drama, a musical, and a play are being created and rehearsed, continuing to interpret regional charm and the spirit of the times, enriching the artistic matrix of Gansu.
\nThe inheritance and revival of classic dramas has also helped develop Gansu into a culturally strong province. A Long Opera piece, based on the story of a fisherwoman who avenges her father's death in the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), showcases the unique artistic charm of Long Opera through classic scenes.
\nSince its premiere in 1959, it has been performed more than 3,000 times, with 10 million audience views. Since its inclusion in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's key traditional (classic) drama revival plan in 2024, young actors and actresses, under the guidance of influential artists Lei Tongxia and Dou Fengxia, have honed their singing and choreography, making the classic more in line with modern aesthetic needs while preserving the essence of the original play.
\nAlso, the "Sightseeing Gansu with the Pace of Art" series of activities has benefited local people and helped develop a culturally strong province. An intangible cultural heritage costume display event, together with a model contest featuring Tibetan costumes, was held in a scenic area in the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in July.
\nAt the Mars Base 1 in Jinchang city, music carnival activities provided the audience with a show that blended rock and rap in August. The banks of the Yellow River were equally lively recently, with 13 cultural performances held, offering art forms such as song and dance as well as acrobatics.
\nFrom quality creations and classic inheritance to art exhibitions, performances and cultural activities that benefit the public, Gansu uses art as a brush to paint a picture of itself building into a culturally strong province, allowing the charm of its culture to bloom in the new era.
\nPublic services
\nGansu has built 104 public libraries, 106 cultural halls, 59 art galleries, 1,354 comprehensive cultural stations in towns (subdistricts), and 17,114 comprehensive cultural service centers in villages (communities). It has created three national public cultural service system demonstration zones and built 262 museums.
\nThis series of cultural facilities covering urban and rural areas, quality services, and a nationally leading museum density helps showcase Gansu's profound cultural background.
\nThis summer, the Gansu Provincial Museum offered visitors temporary exhibitions such as European knight armor and culture and an immersive experience of cave art. At the memorial hall of the Eighth Route Army's Lanzhou office, a thematic exhibition on the northwestern international transportation line during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) attracted numerous visitors, revisiting the arduous years through precious relics and detailed historical materials.
\nFrom cities to villages, public cultural services are continuously expanding, allowing members of the public to access quality cultural resources.
\nIn the first half of 2025, Gansu launched 11,136 cultural activities, including performances, live broadcasts and lectures. Among them were 3,442 Spring Festival-themed public cultural activities, 5,898 sessions that brought opera to the countryside and 1,032 events on public reading.
\nWhile promoting cultural benefits for the people, Gansu also focuses on high-quality cultural tourism development, building a domestically and internationally influential tourist destination and creating a nationally important cultural protection and inheritance center.
\nIt advances key tasks such as the construction of the Yellow River cultural tourism belt; the creation of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route; the protection, inheritance and use of cultural and natural heritage; and the revitalization and utilization of historical and cultural heritage in traditional villages. Gansu hopes to accelerate its transformation from a province rich in cultural and tourism resources to a strong cultural and tourism province, continuously converting cultural superiority into development advantages.
\nCulture is a bond that connects people. Gansu uses cultural services to deepen exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups, making it an important vehicle for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
\nThis year, Gansu organized song and dance performances and opera beloved by the public to convey a message of national unity. In 11 A-level scenic areas, there are 24 "check-in" points featuring Chinese cultural symbols.
\n", - "content": "\nThe eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo will hold its opening ceremony at the international convention and exhibition center of Dunhuang.
\n\n\n\nGansu province in Northwest China once again stands on an important stage as the eighth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is to be held in Dunhuang city from Saturday to Monday. As a comprehensive international expo themed around cultural exchange and cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, the event has facilitated BRI co-development, promoted Dunhuang culture and increased Chinese cultural influence.
\nHe Xiaozu, director of the Gansu provincial culture and tourism department, said: "Gansu has successively held seven sessions of the Dunhuang cultural expo. Nearly 10,000 guests from more than 120 countries and regions have participated in the event, which featured a series of cultural exchange activities such as forums, exhibitions, and performances. It has played an important role in promoting cultural integration, thought exchange and emotional connection among people of the countries and regions involved in the BRI, and also in telling China's stories well and expanding the influence of Chinese traditional culture."
\nThis year's expo has invited more than 1,000 domestic and foreign guests to participate and will organize 17 activities across seven categories, such as meetings and talks, cultural exhibitions, art performances and investment promotions. The 2025 Dunhuang Forum will take place concurrently, comprising six types of forums and 12 thematic activities.
\nThe exhibition at this year's expo will cover a total area of about 24,000 square meters, showcasing the latest achievements in world cultural heritage preservation and Dunhuang studies. It will also feature arts, intangible cultural heritage innovations and local customs from countries involved in the BRI, while highlighting the results of Gansu's efforts in intangible cultural heritage protection and new cultural and creative products.
\nHistorical heritage
\nGansu has a rich historical and cultural heritage and places emphasis on the protection of it. The province supports Dunhuang Academy in becoming a model for world cultural heritage protection and a leading center for Dunhuang studies. The province also promotes the deep integration of culture and tourism, aiming to develop the cultural tourism industry into a pillar sector.
\nIn the vast land of Gansu, there are UNESCO world cultural heritage sites such as Mogao Grottoes, one of the top 10 archaeological discoveries recognized by Archaeology magazine in the US in 2019, a total of 16,895 immovable relics, and three national archaeological site parks. It also boasts 8,809 representative items and 13,049 representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage at different levels.
\nIt has always given priorities to the protection of cultural heritage and advanced the utilization and inheritance of such heritage.
\nThe fifth batch of 285 provincial-level intangible cultural heritage representative projects was announced in late 2024. A brick-carving workshop in the Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture was recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration center in March 2024.
\nThe province has continuously implemented a training plan for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, with 16 people selected for the sixth batch of national-level inheritors and nine included in the first national list for "youth intangible cultural heritage video creation".
\nThese remarkable achievements collectively depict a vibrant picture of the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage in Gansu, showcasing the region's unique charm.
\nThe province has used eight cultural brands as a tool to craft a cultural matrix that enhances the influence of Gansu's culture. Among the brands are the ceremony of worshiping Fuxi, one of China's legendary ancestors, the Dunhuang cultural expo, Siku Quanshu (Complete Library in Four Sections), the magazine Duzhe (Readers), a dance drama named Flower Rain on the Silk Road and a documentary called Hexi Corridor.
\nThe 2025 ceremony in tribute to Fuxi captured the attention of Chinese people at home and abroad. People gathered in Tianshui city, commemorating the cultural ancestor in a solemn atmosphere, and strengthened their cultural identity.
\nThe Wensu Pavilion duplicate of Siku Quanshu, a comprehensive collection of Chinese traditional culture, has been preserved intact after centuries. Now, the second phase of its digital photocopying publication project has completed, obtaining data files that meet the standards for photocopying and database construction and can be developed and utilized in multiple forms.
\nYoung people are a critical baton in the "relay race" of cultural inheritance. A subsidiary of Duzhe Publishing and Media Corp published a children's story and several books for young students' urban study tours, which conveyed traditional culture and contributed to the development of Gansu into a culturally strong province.
\nA new version of the classic dance drama Flower Rain on the Silk Road was staged recently. The creative team integrated more modern artistic expressions while retaining those ingrained classic elements, offering the audience a new visual feast.
\nThe launch of the 4K ultrahigh-definition version of Hexi Corridor has again brought this documentary into the spotlight, allowing more people to fall in love with this magical land. With solid steps in cultural relic protection, the continuous inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and the development of cultural brands, Gansu's cultural development is advancing toward new heights and writing a chapter of inheritance and innovation in the new era.
\nThe province has boosted cultural relics survey work, gaining a thorough understanding of its cultural resources. It completed a field investigation of the fourth national cultural relics survey, discovering 4,576 new cultural relic clues. Additionally, the construction of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route, the Jiayu Pass Great Wall national cultural relics protection and utilization demonstration area, and some national archaeological site parks are steadily progressing.
\nThis series of work is making the network of cultural heritage protection in Gansu increasingly dense, which allows ancient cultures to have enduring vitality in the new era.
\nArt blooms
\nIn recent years, Gansu's artistic stage has seen many excellent works, laying a foundation for the development of a culturally strong province through quality creations.
\nThe new play, whose name can be translated as The Light of Hadapu, is set when the Red Army's Long March passed through Hadapu, Gansu in 1935, showcasing the spirit of the Long March through a blend of characters and historical moments.
\nSince its premiere, it has received enthusiastic audience responses and helped promote the Red culture. It was selected as a participating play in the ongoing 19th China Theatre Festival, showcasing the charm of Gansu's Red culture on a national stage.
\nThe large-scale historical documentary, whose name can be translated as Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, is another masterpiece. It is centered on the 1870s historical event in which Zuo Zongtang led the army of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to recover Xinjiang and consolidate the northwestern borderland. The documentary artistically recreates the heroic deeds of Qing Dynasty soldiers who fought to defend national territorial integrity in challenging conditions through different scenes.
\nMeanwhile, key productions including an acrobatic drama, a musical, and a play are being created and rehearsed, continuing to interpret regional charm and the spirit of the times, enriching the artistic matrix of Gansu.
\nThe inheritance and revival of classic dramas has also helped develop Gansu into a culturally strong province. A Long Opera piece, based on the story of a fisherwoman who avenges her father's death in the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), showcases the unique artistic charm of Long Opera through classic scenes.
\nSince its premiere in 1959, it has been performed more than 3,000 times, with 10 million audience views. Since its inclusion in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's key traditional (classic) drama revival plan in 2024, young actors and actresses, under the guidance of influential artists Lei Tongxia and Dou Fengxia, have honed their singing and choreography, making the classic more in line with modern aesthetic needs while preserving the essence of the original play.
\nAlso, the "Sightseeing Gansu with the Pace of Art" series of activities has benefited local people and helped develop a culturally strong province. An intangible cultural heritage costume display event, together with a model contest featuring Tibetan costumes, was held in a scenic area in the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in July.
\nAt the Mars Base 1 in Jinchang city, music carnival activities provided the audience with a show that blended rock and rap in August. The banks of the Yellow River were equally lively recently, with 13 cultural performances held, offering art forms such as song and dance as well as acrobatics.
\nFrom quality creations and classic inheritance to art exhibitions, performances and cultural activities that benefit the public, Gansu uses art as a brush to paint a picture of itself building into a culturally strong province, allowing the charm of its culture to bloom in the new era.
\nPublic services
\nGansu has built 104 public libraries, 106 cultural halls, 59 art galleries, 1,354 comprehensive cultural stations in towns (subdistricts), and 17,114 comprehensive cultural service centers in villages (communities). It has created three national public cultural service system demonstration zones and built 262 museums.
\nThis series of cultural facilities covering urban and rural areas, quality services, and a nationally leading museum density helps showcase Gansu's profound cultural background.
\nThis summer, the Gansu Provincial Museum offered visitors temporary exhibitions such as European knight armor and culture and an immersive experience of cave art. At the memorial hall of the Eighth Route Army's Lanzhou office, a thematic exhibition on the northwestern international transportation line during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) attracted numerous visitors, revisiting the arduous years through precious relics and detailed historical materials.
\nFrom cities to villages, public cultural services are continuously expanding, allowing members of the public to access quality cultural resources.
\nIn the first half of 2025, Gansu launched 11,136 cultural activities, including performances, live broadcasts and lectures. Among them were 3,442 Spring Festival-themed public cultural activities, 5,898 sessions that brought opera to the countryside and 1,032 events on public reading.
\nWhile promoting cultural benefits for the people, Gansu also focuses on high-quality cultural tourism development, building a domestically and internationally influential tourist destination and creating a nationally important cultural protection and inheritance center.
\nIt advances key tasks such as the construction of the Yellow River cultural tourism belt; the creation of the Hexi Corridor national heritage route; the protection, inheritance and use of cultural and natural heritage; and the revitalization and utilization of historical and cultural heritage in traditional villages. Gansu hopes to accelerate its transformation from a province rich in cultural and tourism resources to a strong cultural and tourism province, continuously converting cultural superiority into development advantages.
\nCulture is a bond that connects people. Gansu uses cultural services to deepen exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups, making it an important vehicle for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
\nThis year, Gansu organized song and dance performances and opera beloved by the public to convey a message of national unity. In 11 A-level scenic areas, there are 24 "check-in" points featuring Chinese cultural symbols.
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Left: A humanoid robot interacts with audiences at the 2025 China Culture and Tourism Industries Expo in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province. Right: A child wears a headset for an immersive virtual reality experience.
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Top: A staff member introduces the National Museum of China's phoenix crown refrigerator magnets via a livestream at the expo. Above: Plush toys modeled after Wuhan's local snacks and an iconic bird.
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\nHumanoid robots in traditional costumes perform synchronized dances alongside human performers against a backdrop of dynamic large-screen visuals, attracting big crowds.
\nElsewhere, a robot plays the drums to classical Chinese songs, robotic baristas make coffee and robotic dogs take a stroll, creating a futuristic atmosphere.
\nThese innovations took center stage at the 2025 China Culture and Tourism Industries Expo, where technology met culture to reimagine the future of tourism.
\nThe event, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism from Sept 12 to last Sunday in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province, carried the theme "deepening integration of culture and tourism, enjoying a better life".
\nThe expo attracted over 225,000 visits, with more than 2,000 domestic exhibitors, including tourism bureaus and scenic areas.
\nStatistics show that half of the visitors were from outside Wuhan. According to travel agency Trip.com Group, hotel bookings in the city grew by 43.5 percent year-on-year during the three-day event, with booking values rising by 42.9 percent.
\nBusiness was brisk. Five cultural and tourism industry negotiation events facilitated cooperative deals worth 810 million yuan ($113.78 million), while a centralized signing ceremony for cultural and tourism projects secured investments totaling 23.28 billion yuan. A total of 26 pairs of overseas and domestic travel agencies signed contracts on-site, with a transaction volume of 82 million yuan. On-site transactions of cultural products and tourism commodities at the expo reached 170 million yuan.
\n"The expo presents the diverse achievements of the culture and tourism industries and serves as a vivid example of their integrated development in the new era," says Duan Qiang, president of the China Tourism Association.
\nHe adds that the association is committed to working with technology companies and cultural tourism institutions on innovative applications such as digital museums and AI-guided tours.
\nRobotics was a star attraction. Ren Yutong, executive president of the Guangdong Robotics Association, shared the applications of robots in his speech at the expo's forums.
\n"Robots are playing important roles in stage shows, immersive exhibitions and theme parks. They can adapt their interactions to the circumstances, giving tourists personalized experiences," Ren says.
\nRobots, he explains, could also ease staff shortages in scenic areas by handling interpretation services and information inquiries. Tourists can also use robotic exoskeletons powered by artificial intelligence to climb mountains.
\nVirtual reality also offers new ways to explore. Wearing headsets, visitors could experience rowing on Tianjin's Haihe River or strolling on Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei.
\nHe estimates that various interactive robot experiences and themed activities will serve as a catalyst for more varied cultural and tourism consumption. Robots can act as tour guides and provide customized travel services in the future, while also providing essential accessibility support to travelers with physical challenges.
\nAlongside the technological displays, audiences watched colorful performances, joined intangible cultural heritage workshops, sampled delicious regional snacks, and bought cultural and creative products, making for an enriching experience.
\nThe best-selling items — such as a refrigerator magnet shaped like a phoenix coronet, a popular piece from the National Museum of China's collection — proved especially popular.
\n"The crown magnet is a classic example of the explicit expression of traditional Chinese aesthetics in the contemporary era. Its viral popularity may seem accidental, but it is an inevitable outcome of the public's booming interest in museums, cultural heritage and traditional culture," says Liao Fei, who's in charge of the museum's cultural and creative products.
\nHe points out that nowadays, visitors' consumption behavior is more about seeking emotional appeal and satisfying spiritual needs.
\n"The research and development of cultural and creative products is exploring the connection between ancient and modern cultures, and integrating traditional aesthetics with contemporary aesthetic demands for innovative design," he says.
\nOther best-sellers included plush toys modeled after regional snacks and cultural artifacts. A toy shaped like nang, a traditional flatbread from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, became a hit among young visitors eager to attach it to their bags. Stock quickly ran out despite repeated restocking.
\nDomestic brands also showcased "China-chic" products. Shenzhen Art Toys Research Co and its partner, Dongguan-based brand Piececool, displayed miniature models of phoenix crowns and bridal sedan chairs.
\nMade of thin etched metal plates, the pieces are assembled like a blend of paper-cutting and building blocks. "Many visitors told us these toys feel both distinctive and trendy," says Rao Zhengang, design director of the Shenzhen company. "Some items sold out on the spot."
\nThe expo also highlighted China's growing low-altitude economy. Wuhan Fosenix General Aviation Co, based in the capital city of Hubei, unveiled its Sparrow-X2 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. It has a passenger capacity of six people, a maximum range of 1,200 kilometers and a cruising speed of 200 to 300 km/h.
\n"Low-altitude aviation can boost accessibility between scenic spots, attract more tourists, and provide emergency services for remote areas," says Chen Zhaoyan, founder of the aviation company.
\nThe expo's 40,000-square-meter outdoor zone showcased 20 themed floats, including those representing cities across the province. Crowds gathered to watch operas and traditional dances, snapping photos with the floats.
\nPerformers from Universal Beijing Resort added to the excitement with popular characters such as the Minions.
\nNearly 1,000 domestic and international performers will join the 20 floats to parade through Wuhan during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, an event expected to further boost the city's tourism sector.
\nContact the writer at xulin@chinadaily.com.cn
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The Dinosaur National Geological Park in Jiayin county, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
\nHARBIN — In this remote northeastern Chinese county bordering Russia, dinosaurs have taken over the streets. From building signs featuring roaring dinosaurs to market stalls adorned with prehistoric pals, Jiayin in Heilongjiang province lives and breathes the legacy of the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
\nThe fascination with dinosaurs traces back to a landmark 1902 discovery when paleontologists unearthed the Mandschurosaurus amurensis, a large hadrosaurid dinosaur that marked one of China's earliest major dinosaur fossil excavations. This earned Jiayin the title of the "hometown of dinosaurs", with experts asserting that the area holds one of Asia's most significant dinosaur burial grounds.
\n"So far, 13 complete hadrosaur fossil skeletons have been excavated from Longgu Mountain," says Sun Kexin, a docent at the Jiayin Shenzhou Dinosaur Museum. "Experts believe this area represents a massive dinosaur cemetery containing at least 100 more complete fossils waiting to be discovered."
\nThe county's dedication to paleontology culminated in the 2001 establishment of the Dinosaur National Geological Park, spanning 38.44 square kilometers with a clearly demarcated core, a buffer, and experimental zones. The park serves multiple functions, including scientific research, public education, and tourism.
\nWithin the park, the Shenzhou Dinosaur Museum stands as a testament to both natural history and human curiosity, housing specimens that offer invaluable insights into dinosaur evolution and geological changes. Visitors can stroll through exhibits filled with impressively preserved fossils and lifelike displays that make it feel like they've stepped right out of a time machine.
\n"One larger hadrosaur raises its head high, as if it had discovered the approaching disaster but couldn't escape, using its last bit of strength to roar and warn its companions," describes Sun, during a tour. "It gazes at a smaller hadrosaur beside it, believed to be its offspring — a moment that captures their deep bond."
\nThe county recently drew global attention for hosting the Fourth Jiayin Forum on Fossil Protection and the Symposium on Tourism Geoscience, attracting experts from China, Russia, Japan, France and Thailand.
\nAmong them was Professor Abdul Rahman Ashraf of the University of Bonn in Germany, a veteran collaborator.
\n"I've visited Jiayin 25 times. China is my second hometown," the 83-year-old scholar says. "Over nearly four decades, I've collaborated with numerous Chinese professors, establishing excellent cooperative relationships."
\nThe international appeal extends beyond individual researchers. Harufumi Nishida, president of the International Organization of Palaeobotany, notes: "Since my first invitation in 2003, I've witnessed extraordinary progress. Chinese colleagues have revealed dinosaurs and their ecosystems through international cooperation."
\nWang Jun, chairman of the Palaeontological Society of China, emphasizes Jiayin's unique position: "Its geographical location makes it not only an important fossil site but also a bridge for international exchange. Paleontology knows no borders — it requires dialogue, cooperation, and mutual advancement."
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\nHARBIN — In this remote northeastern Chinese county bordering Russia, dinosaurs have taken over the streets. From building signs featuring roaring dinosaurs to market stalls adorned with prehistoric pals, Jiayin in Heilongjiang province lives and breathes the legacy of the creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.
\nThe fascination with dinosaurs traces back to a landmark 1902 discovery when paleontologists unearthed the Mandschurosaurus amurensis, a large hadrosaurid dinosaur that marked one of China's earliest major dinosaur fossil excavations. This earned Jiayin the title of the "hometown of dinosaurs", with experts asserting that the area holds one of Asia's most significant dinosaur burial grounds.
\n"So far, 13 complete hadrosaur fossil skeletons have been excavated from Longgu Mountain," says Sun Kexin, a docent at the Jiayin Shenzhou Dinosaur Museum. "Experts believe this area represents a massive dinosaur cemetery containing at least 100 more complete fossils waiting to be discovered."
\nThe county's dedication to paleontology culminated in the 2001 establishment of the Dinosaur National Geological Park, spanning 38.44 square kilometers with a clearly demarcated core, a buffer, and experimental zones. The park serves multiple functions, including scientific research, public education, and tourism.
\nWithin the park, the Shenzhou Dinosaur Museum stands as a testament to both natural history and human curiosity, housing specimens that offer invaluable insights into dinosaur evolution and geological changes. Visitors can stroll through exhibits filled with impressively preserved fossils and lifelike displays that make it feel like they've stepped right out of a time machine.
\n"One larger hadrosaur raises its head high, as if it had discovered the approaching disaster but couldn't escape, using its last bit of strength to roar and warn its companions," describes Sun, during a tour. "It gazes at a smaller hadrosaur beside it, believed to be its offspring — a moment that captures their deep bond."
\nThe county recently drew global attention for hosting the Fourth Jiayin Forum on Fossil Protection and the Symposium on Tourism Geoscience, attracting experts from China, Russia, Japan, France and Thailand.
\nAmong them was Professor Abdul Rahman Ashraf of the University of Bonn in Germany, a veteran collaborator.
\n"I've visited Jiayin 25 times. China is my second hometown," the 83-year-old scholar says. "Over nearly four decades, I've collaborated with numerous Chinese professors, establishing excellent cooperative relationships."
\nThe international appeal extends beyond individual researchers. Harufumi Nishida, president of the International Organization of Palaeobotany, notes: "Since my first invitation in 2003, I've witnessed extraordinary progress. Chinese colleagues have revealed dinosaurs and their ecosystems through international cooperation."
\nWang Jun, chairman of the Palaeontological Society of China, emphasizes Jiayin's unique position: "Its geographical location makes it not only an important fossil site but also a bridge for international exchange. Paleontology knows no borders — it requires dialogue, cooperation, and mutual advancement."
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China's Wu Yibing reacts during his Hangzhou Open first-round win.
\nThree strikes in a row and plenty more to come — Chinese tennis has swung off its anticipated home series in style, with a triumphant opening night on the men's circuit setting a victorious tone.
\nThe annual "China Swing" on the professional tennis calendar got off to a flying start for local fans on Wednesday after three Chinese men, led by the country's first ATP title winner Wu Yibing, each pulled off a tough three-set win at two ATP 250 tournaments held concurrently in the country, to underline their collective continuous rise on the men's circuit.
\nWrapping up a memorable night for the Chinese men was former junior world No 1 Wu, who proved once again that, if he stays fit, he belongs among the elites at the senior level by stunning sixth-seeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 4-6, 7-6 (5),7-5 in front of a boisterous home crowd on a rainy night at the Hangzhou Open.
\nA native of the Zhejiang provincial capital, an emotional Wu addressed his hometown fans after securing a first win in his third match at the venue, following a tough third-round loss to Coleman Wong of Hong Kong, China, at the 2023 Asian Games and his injury-enforced retirement, also against Wong, in the first round at the tournament's inaugural edition last year.
\nFor the talented ball striker, who'd made his name as early as eight years ago by winning the 2017 US Open boys' title, the long-awaited home win came a bit late, yet right at the time he needs it the most.
\n"My first win here in three years," the tearful 25-year-old said, before taking a long pause to compose himself during his post-match interview.
\n"Normally, I am a good speaker, but tonight I feel I am a bit off doing this, because I am just so happy to finally win for the first time at home after experiencing so many setbacks due to injuries.
\n"To come back home with a win, and having all my family, friends and fans supporting me, I really couldn't ask for more. It's all worthwhile," said Wu, who won Chinese men's first Tour-level title at the ATP 250 Dallas Open in Texas in 2023 and reached a career-high ranking of No 54.
\nBoasting an aggressive style of play and early exposure to the pro circuit, Wu has long been touted as a flagbearer of the Chinese men's surge, yet a series of injuries on his shoulder, foot and back have slowed him down, dragging him into a mire of surgeries and subsequent rehabs over the past five years.
\nNow that he's returned to the top-200, all the way from below No 500 a year ago, Wu said he doesn't mind undertaking the climb again, knowing he has what it takes to jostle with the world's best.
\n"I've always believed in my game, drawing confidence from the work I put into training on daily basis, and the drills I had against elite players," said Wu, currently ranked 196th this week.
\n"Hopefully, I can win more matches during the home run this year, leaving more beautiful stories to tell on my journey (back to the top)."
\nA few hours earlier, in China's southwestern Sichuan province, Wu's younger compatriot Shang Juncheng, another surging talent on the men's tour, opened his title defense at the ATP 250 Chengdu Open with a commanding 6-1, 5-7,6-4 win over Belgian Zizou Bergs to announce his return from a long injury layoff that had sidelined him for six months this year.
\nRecovered from a foot surgery he underwent in March, the 20-year-old Shang, who made his country proud last year by winning his maiden ATP title in Chengdu, dug deep to hold off the world No 46 and register his first win at, perhaps, the most important tournament since returning to action in July.
\n"It's never easy coming back from surgery — your body feels completely different, and the rehab was really tough," said Shang, who held a career-high ranking of No 47 in October last year.
\n"If I had to choose the timing for my comeback and to feel fully healthy again, I'd pick this tournament. Chengdu means a lot to me, and I just love being back in a home environment where I feel so supported."
\nShang's victorious opener made it a double delight for the center court fans in Chengdu, following a surprising first-round win by another 20-year-old talent, Zhou Yi, who upset British fifth seed Cameron Norrie 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (2) over two hours and 44 minutes.
\nIt marked a first victory over a top-50 opponent for No 304-ranked Zhou, as well as his first Tour-level win this season.
\nsunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn
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A woman wearing an outfit featuring local delicacies of Indonesia stands near the country's pavilion to attract visitors during the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
\nChina is willing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to uphold peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, in order to make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity, Vice-President Han Zheng said on Wednesday.
\nSpeaking at the opening ceremony of the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, which runs through Sunday in Nanning, the capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Han called for accelerating regional opening-up and cooperation, jointly building the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA 3.0), and ensuring the high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade agreement by population, GDP and trade volume.
\nHe also called for joint efforts to promote the integrated development of industrial and supply chains, expand cooperation in emerging industries, and work together to safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
\nMore than 3,200 companies from 60 countries and regions are taking part in the expo this year, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
\nWith a venue space covering about 160,000 square meters, the event has added new exhibition zones at its main venue, including an artificial intelligence pavilion, a pavilion of new quality productive forces and an exhibition area for the blue, or marine, economy.
\nFadillah Yusof, Malaysia's deputy prime minister and minister of energy transition and water transformation, noted that China and ASEAN have become each other's largest trading partners, saying this is a testament to their deep economic interdependence, a high level of mutual trust and a shared commitment.
\nAgainst the backdrop of increasing global uncertainty, ASEAN and China should further diversify trade and investment strategies while jointly safeguarding peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region, Fadillah said.
\nSimilar views were shared by Mai Van Chinh, deputy prime minister of Vietnam, who said that amid mounting economic challenges, including the rise of trade barriers, it is essential to jointly build and strengthen mutual trust in cooperation.
\nThe Vietnamese deputy prime minister said that China and ASEAN members should further open markets to create more robust conditions for trade exchanges among countries, and deepen strategic alignment to enhance infrastructure connectivity between them.
\n"At the same time, science and technology should be fostered as a new driver of cooperation, with particular emphasis on advancing cutting-edge fields such as AI," he added.
\nChina-ASEAN trade rose 9.7 percent year-on-year to 4.93 trillion yuan ($694 billion) in the first eight months of 2025, hitting a historic high for the period, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs.
\nAs of the end of July, cumulative two-way investment exceeded $450 billion, statistics from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
\nMeanwhile, Chinese companies have been active in contracting infrastructure projects in ASEAN economies, with a cumulative turnover of $480 billion by the end of July.
\nChina Communications Construction Co, a participant in the China-ASEAN Expo for the 22nd time, will accelerate the rollout of "new infrastructure" projects in ASEAN markets, advance cooperation across cities, and improve transportation and waterways through digital transformation.
\nUnlike traditional infrastructure such as railways, roads and water conservancy, the concept of "new infrastructure" refers to facilities powered by information technologies such as 5G, AI, the industrial internet and the internet of things.
\nZhang Bingnan, general manager of the Beijing-based, centrally administered State-owned enterprise, said, "We will align precisely with the development needs of CAFTA 3.0, ensure the smooth operation of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, usher Cambodia into the high-speed era, and advance the coordinated 'port-railpark' development model of the Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park in Malaysia."
\nChinese AI enterprise iFlytek will sign a number of cooperation deals with companies and educational institutes in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar at the expo.
\nLiu Qingfeng, chairman of iFlytek, said, "With the future implementation of CAFTA 3.0, our AI translation technology can better serve scenarios such as cross-border e-commerce, international conferences and digital content creation across the region, becoming a new form of infrastructure connecting China and ASEAN in the digital economy."
\nContact the writers at zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nChina is willing to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to uphold peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, in order to make greater contributions to regional peace, stability and prosperity, Vice-President Han Zheng said on Wednesday.
\nSpeaking at the opening ceremony of the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo, which runs through Sunday in Nanning, the capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Han called for accelerating regional opening-up and cooperation, jointly building the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA 3.0), and ensuring the high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade agreement by population, GDP and trade volume.
\nHe also called for joint efforts to promote the integrated development of industrial and supply chains, expand cooperation in emerging industries, and work together to safeguard the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
\nMore than 3,200 companies from 60 countries and regions are taking part in the expo this year, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
\nWith a venue space covering about 160,000 square meters, the event has added new exhibition zones at its main venue, including an artificial intelligence pavilion, a pavilion of new quality productive forces and an exhibition area for the blue, or marine, economy.
\nFadillah Yusof, Malaysia's deputy prime minister and minister of energy transition and water transformation, noted that China and ASEAN have become each other's largest trading partners, saying this is a testament to their deep economic interdependence, a high level of mutual trust and a shared commitment.
\nAgainst the backdrop of increasing global uncertainty, ASEAN and China should further diversify trade and investment strategies while jointly safeguarding peace, stability and shared prosperity in the region, Fadillah said.
\nSimilar views were shared by Mai Van Chinh, deputy prime minister of Vietnam, who said that amid mounting economic challenges, including the rise of trade barriers, it is essential to jointly build and strengthen mutual trust in cooperation.
\nThe Vietnamese deputy prime minister said that China and ASEAN members should further open markets to create more robust conditions for trade exchanges among countries, and deepen strategic alignment to enhance infrastructure connectivity between them.
\n"At the same time, science and technology should be fostered as a new driver of cooperation, with particular emphasis on advancing cutting-edge fields such as AI," he added.
\nChina-ASEAN trade rose 9.7 percent year-on-year to 4.93 trillion yuan ($694 billion) in the first eight months of 2025, hitting a historic high for the period, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs.
\nAs of the end of July, cumulative two-way investment exceeded $450 billion, statistics from the Ministry of Commerce showed.
\nMeanwhile, Chinese companies have been active in contracting infrastructure projects in ASEAN economies, with a cumulative turnover of $480 billion by the end of July.
\nChina Communications Construction Co, a participant in the China-ASEAN Expo for the 22nd time, will accelerate the rollout of "new infrastructure" projects in ASEAN markets, advance cooperation across cities, and improve transportation and waterways through digital transformation.
\nUnlike traditional infrastructure such as railways, roads and water conservancy, the concept of "new infrastructure" refers to facilities powered by information technologies such as 5G, AI, the industrial internet and the internet of things.
\nZhang Bingnan, general manager of the Beijing-based, centrally administered State-owned enterprise, said, "We will align precisely with the development needs of CAFTA 3.0, ensure the smooth operation of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, usher Cambodia into the high-speed era, and advance the coordinated 'port-railpark' development model of the Malaysia-China Kuantan International Logistics Park in Malaysia."
\nChinese AI enterprise iFlytek will sign a number of cooperation deals with companies and educational institutes in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar at the expo.
\nLiu Qingfeng, chairman of iFlytek, said, "With the future implementation of CAFTA 3.0, our AI translation technology can better serve scenarios such as cross-border e-commerce, international conferences and digital content creation across the region, becoming a new form of infrastructure connecting China and ASEAN in the digital economy."
\nContact the writers at zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn
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Guests attending the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum enter the venue at the Beijing International Convention Center on Wednesday.
\nChina and the United States should enhance communication and engagement through "a new pattern or mechanism" to foster mutual understanding and prevent crises, Chinese and US experts said in Beijing on Wednesday.
\nThey made the remarks during a panel session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which started on Wednesday and runs through Friday. The topic of the discussion was "The Right Way for Major Countries to Get Along".
\nWu Xinbo, dean of Fudan University's Institute of International Studies, said that China-US relations are entering a new stage, which he described as "talks and understanding", after multiple rounds of US-imposed tariff measures and China's various countermeasures, as well as trade negotiations between the two countries held in Europe.
\n"So far this relationship has been driven by trade and economic issues," Wu said.
\n"Hopefully, we can achieve some progress first in trade and economic relations, and then expand this to diplomatic and even security relations, so that we can have a broader understanding about where this relationship is going and what progress we can make in each area," he said.
\nChad Sbragia, a research fellow at the US-based Institute for Defense Analyses, said that both China and the US are reaching a point where they have inevitable conflicts of interest, but also a mutual interest in averting crisis or conflict. He noted that this means both sides have to figure out this relationship in a "new way", which requires "new mechanisms".
\nSbragia, who is also a former US deputy assistant secretary of defense, warned that if a crisis or conflict were to occur between the two major powers, it would be catastrophic.
\n"It's not good for either side, or catastrophic for both sides, in fact, catastrophic for the world," he said, adding that the fundamental aspect of "coexistence" between China and the US is the recognition that the stability of the relationship should be given priority as a strategic political goal between the two sides.
\nDuring the panel session, Wu from Fudan University highlighted the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping on Sept 1 at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin, which emphasizes sovereign equality.
\nWu noted that while sovereign equality is also stressed in the United Nations Charter, the US, as the leading country in the world for many years, has never treated other countries, including China, equally.
\nHe said that he believed that after China imposed several countermeasures against US tariffs in the first half of this year, the US realized that China is not an opponent that would yield.
\n"Maybe this year, for the first time, the US realized China is at a somewhat equal position at the negotiating table," he said.
\n"Instead of coercion, trade-off, compromise and understanding are necessary," he said, expressing the hope that the US would take sovereignty and equality more seriously.
\n"China has to show the US that if you challenge my core interests, I will retaliate. If you want to restrain China's advancements in technology, I will work hard to keep making progress and breakthroughs in those areas," Wu added.
\nIf the US is going to contain China, China will make all the efforts to make sure the containment will fail, he said.
\nRobert S. Ross, an associate at Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and a delegate to the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, told China Daily that China, the US and some other countries should seek common values and areas of interest.
\n"It's in the common interest of all countries to promote international development and international order," he said. "There is no conflict of interest between the US, China and Europe in promoting the developing world and their development, their health, their economies."
\nSo they should all make greater contributions to a global order that promotes greater equality among all countries, Ross said.
\njiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn
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Twenty-eight Przewalski's horses are released into the wild at the Gansu Dunhuang West Lake National Nature Reserve in Gansu province, on Tuesday morning, after a nearly 20-hour journey covering 1,030 kilometers. The batch of endangered horses was transported from the endangered animal protection center in Wuwei city, Gansu. With this release, the reserve's population of Przewalski's horses now totals 184.
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\nIn May, health authorities in Sichuan province proposed increasing the duration of marriage leave from five to 20 days for all newlyweds, with an additional five days granted to couples who voluntarily undergo premarital medical examinations.
\nThe proposal was included in a draft amendment to a local population and family planning regulation, which closed for public feedback on June 30. Authorities said in July that the final version would be published by the end of the year.
\nFor decades, the standard duration for marriage leave across China was three days. Some regions previously offered extended leave to those marrying at what was then considered a relatively older age, defined as men over 25 and women over 23.
\nAmid a growing trend of completely avoiding or delaying marriages among younger generations, along with decreasing birth rates, many regions have eliminated incentives for late marriage and instead extended marriage leave for all couples to encourage marriage and childbirth.
\nThe longest marriage leave, lasting 30 days, is currently implemented in Shanxi province in North China and in Gansu province in the northwest.
\nAuthorities in Shandong province announced in January that they would provide up to 18 days of marriage leave. Since June, residents in Hubei province have been entitled to 15 days of marriage leave, which can be taken all at once or split up over time.
\nA few provinces, including Guangdong, Hunan and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have maintained the three-day marriage leave policy.
\nJiang Quanbao, a professor at the School of Labor Economics at the Capital University of Economics and Business, said the three-day leave is insufficient given China's high population mobility.
\nHe said extending marriage leave can make it more convenient for young people to travel, stimulate consumption, improve wellbeing and even boost willingness to have children.
\nWei Shaoling, a marriage and family lawyer at Beijing Jingsh Law Firm, told Xinhua News Agency that marriage leave policies are designed based on factors such as regional demographic structure, marriage and fertility trends, and the capacity of employers.
\nShe suggested that companies adopt flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to adjust their schedules around marriage leave to reduce the impact of their absence.
\nOfficial data shows that more than 6.1 million couples registered for marriage in 2024, a decrease of 20.5 percent compared with 2023.
\nwangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leaves after delivering his policy address at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
\nIn his latest policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to further integrate the city into the nation's development, fast-track a major new township near Shenzhen, boost the economy and improve livelihoods.
\nIn his three-hour speech, Lee outlined a policy blueprint built on what he described as the "twin pillars": economic development and improved livelihoods.
\nThe annual blueprint began with a commitment to uphold the principles of "one country, two systems "and "patriots administering Hong Kong", safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and promote patriotic education.
\nLee pledged to ensure that the general election for the Legislative Council, scheduled for Dec 7, is conducted in a fair, just, honest, safe and orderly manner.
\nTo enhance governance, a new mechanism will be introduced to hold heads of government departments accountable. Lee also announced a new decision-making body to expedite development of the Northern Metropolis, a border area with Shenzhen, Guangdong province, that has been designated as a new economic and innovation hub, as well as a bridge for integration with the Chinese mainland.
\nThe policy address also focused on helping mainland firms raise capital and expand internationally.
\nA key announcement was the creation of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global, which will coordinate with the city's overseas economic and trade offices to serve mainland companies.
\n"China's external direct investment exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) last year, underscoring the growing global demand for 'Made in China' products," Lee said.
\nHe detailed plans to encourage mainland banks to set up regional headquarters in the city, enabling them to tap into Hong Kong's financial infrastructure to expand into markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
\nThe policy address also outlined support for national strategic projects ranging from aerospace exploration to regional integration.
\nLee announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre to support the nation's Chang'e 8 lunar mission, backed by an initial HK$100 million fund for university aerospace research.
\nOn accelerating the internationalization of the renminbi, the special administrative region will continue to promote offshore Chinese government bonds as collateral in clearing houses, study the use of the yuan for government spending in the SAR, and make it easier to trade the renminbi against other regional currencies.
\nRegional integration under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area framework was also highlighted.
\nLee said the first phase of the Hong Kong International Airport Dongguan Logistics Park will be completed by year-end. The facility, put into trial operation in 2021, allows mainland cargo to undergo security checks before direct transshipment via Hong Kong airport.
\nLee reaffirmed his commitment to education and culture, with initiatives including promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and developing the city into a premium arts trading hub.
\nRegina Ip Lau Suk-yee, legislator and convener of the city's Executive Council, praised the policy address for its expanded scope, which integrates Hong Kong into the national development landscape while leveraging the city's advantages. She endorsed Lee's vision for addressing both urgent public needs and outlining a clear strategic future.
\nThe city's largest political party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, said the proposed policies are practical and precise, and can advance the SAR's economic transformation while improving governance.
\nlilei@chinadailyhk.com
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\nIn his latest policy address on Wednesday, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu vowed to further integrate the city into the nation's development, fast-track a major new township near Shenzhen, boost the economy and improve livelihoods.
\nIn his three-hour speech, Lee outlined a policy blueprint built on what he described as the "twin pillars": economic development and improved livelihoods.
\nThe annual blueprint began with a commitment to uphold the principles of "one country, two systems "and "patriots administering Hong Kong", safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and promote patriotic education.
\nLee pledged to ensure that the general election for the Legislative Council, scheduled for Dec 7, is conducted in a fair, just, honest, safe and orderly manner.
\nTo enhance governance, a new mechanism will be introduced to hold heads of government departments accountable. Lee also announced a new decision-making body to expedite development of the Northern Metropolis, a border area with Shenzhen, Guangdong province, that has been designated as a new economic and innovation hub, as well as a bridge for integration with the Chinese mainland.
\nThe policy address also focused on helping mainland firms raise capital and expand internationally.
\nA key announcement was the creation of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global, which will coordinate with the city's overseas economic and trade offices to serve mainland companies.
\n"China's external direct investment exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) last year, underscoring the growing global demand for 'Made in China' products," Lee said.
\nHe detailed plans to encourage mainland banks to set up regional headquarters in the city, enabling them to tap into Hong Kong's financial infrastructure to expand into markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
\nThe policy address also outlined support for national strategic projects ranging from aerospace exploration to regional integration.
\nLee announced the establishment of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Centre to support the nation's Chang'e 8 lunar mission, backed by an initial HK$100 million fund for university aerospace research.
\nOn accelerating the internationalization of the renminbi, the special administrative region will continue to promote offshore Chinese government bonds as collateral in clearing houses, study the use of the yuan for government spending in the SAR, and make it easier to trade the renminbi against other regional currencies.
\nRegional integration under the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area framework was also highlighted.
\nLee said the first phase of the Hong Kong International Airport Dongguan Logistics Park will be completed by year-end. The facility, put into trial operation in 2021, allows mainland cargo to undergo security checks before direct transshipment via Hong Kong airport.
\nLee reaffirmed his commitment to education and culture, with initiatives including promoting the "Study in Hong Kong" brand and developing the city into a premium arts trading hub.
\nRegina Ip Lau Suk-yee, legislator and convener of the city's Executive Council, praised the policy address for its expanded scope, which integrates Hong Kong into the national development landscape while leveraging the city's advantages. She endorsed Lee's vision for addressing both urgent public needs and outlining a clear strategic future.
\nThe city's largest political party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, said the proposed policies are practical and precise, and can advance the SAR's economic transformation while improving governance.
\nlilei@chinadailyhk.com
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\nMinister of State Security Chen Yixin made the remarks in a signed article published on Tuesday in a flagship magazine managed by the Cyberspace Administration of China.
\nChen criticized countries for forming alliances and monopolizing rules to curb China's international cooperation, accusing them of "exploiting their first-mover advantage to establish cyber hegemony". His article focused largely on the need to strengthen national cybersecurity protections.
\nHe emphasized the importance of guarding against containment and suppression, adding cyberspace has become "a new strategic high ground and battlefield for major powers under conditions of informatization".
\n"We must firmly oppose certain countries using the internet as a tool to maintain hegemony, and improve mechanisms for countersanctions, anti-interference, and counter long-arm jurisdiction," Chen said.
\nHe said maintaining cybersecurity begins with understanding the nature and timing of risks. "The essence of cybersecurity lies in confrontation, and the essence of confrontation is the competition of capabilities on both offensive and defensive ends," he said.
\nChina is at a critical stage of transitioning from a major cyber nation to a strong cyber power, while the world is undergoing "profound changes unseen in a century", with artificial intelligence leading a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, Chen explained.
\n"The international power structure, development patterns, security landscape, governance framework, and technological paradigms are all undergoing significant changes," he said.
\nChen highlighted the need to guard against the risks facing China's cybersecurity, including political infiltration, cyberattacks, espionage and spread of terrorism. Chen further explained how the internet was being used for terrorism, extremism, and separatism. He said extremist forces have long used online platforms — including encrypted communications and the dark web — to spread violent content and recruit followers.
\n"With global geopolitical conflicts intensifying, some terrorist forces are taking advantage of chaos in turbulent regions to grow in strength, increasing the risk of imported violent terrorism to China," he said.
\nChen called for vigilance against cyberterrorism through stronger content regulation, technical prevention, and better detection and response systems to block the infiltration of violent and extremist ideologies.
\nHe said China is a victim of cyberattacks. "Certain countries, as the world's largest 'hacker empire', have fabricated the 'China cyberthreat theory' to tarnish our international image, while simultaneously using their extensive cyber arsenal to conduct systematic, platform-based attacks on our critical information infrastructure," Chen said.
\nHe accused these countries of engaging in intrusion, data theft, tampering and destruction, saying their actions seriously threatened China's sovereignty, security, development interests, and the information security of its citizens and institutions.
\n"To respond, we must continue to strengthen the protection of critical information infrastructure, step up independent development of core technologies, enhance detection, tracing, and counteraction of cyberattacks, and improve risk management, layered defense, and emergency recovery," he said.
\nHe called for stronger monitoring and early warning systems to better anticipate risks and accelerate "all-weather, all-dimensional "protection.
\n"Cybersecurity is a global challenge," he said. "China is a staunch defender of cybersecurity, advocating for a peaceful, secure, open, and cooperative cyberspace, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future in cyberspace."
\njiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn
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Wang Jianhua works on a wax carving sculpture at his studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
\nDespite being left with a disability in his left leg due to polio at a young age, Wang Jianhua has never given up on himself.
\nAfter years of research, the 57-year-old applied for a patent for raw materials of wax carving crafts and became well-known as the "leading craftsman of wax carving in Heilongjiang province".
\nAs chairman of the Association for People with Physical Disabilities in the Pingfang district of Harbin, Wang actively provides services to the disabled, such as disseminating knowledge about disabilities and organizing rich and colorful extracurricular activities.
\n"When I was 7 months old, I was diagnosed with polio. The most vivid memories of my childhood are of my parents taking me to hospitals in different cities for treatment," he said. "However, my condition of being crippled hasn't changed. After 1990, when I had my last surgery, we gave up seeking treatment."
\nIn 1983, Wang began working as a front-line foundry worker in a local factory.
\nFrom then on, he began to create some handicrafts with wax, which attracted attention from his colleagues, local media and the local disabled persons' federation.
\nIn his childhood, he spent much of his time at home due to his disability, he said. And he found great interest in arts such as paper cutting and drawing, which helped him "kill boring time".
\n"At that time, we often experienced power outages and would light candles," he said. "I discovered that the wax drippings from the candles could be molded into shapes, so I tried making small sculptures, such as animals and flowers, from wax."
\nThe Pingfang district's disabled persons' federation provided a room for him to use as a studio, giving him a place to focus on honing his wax carving skills, he added.
\nFrom then on, Wang began to delve into more challenging areas, constantly adjusting the flexibility and color of the wax.
\n"At first, I used the dissolved candles as raw material, but the colors of the candles were rather monotonous, usually only white and red, so I bought various colored crayons and dissolved them in the candle solution," he said. "However, I found it increased the cost significantly, and the material of the candles was not very tough, making them prone to cracking."
\nLater, Wang bought some industrial wax and tried various pigments, such as chemical dyes and the fuel used for dyeing fabrics.
\nTo improve toughness, he added materials like rosin and polyethylene to the solution.
\n"Finally, I found the optimal ratio and color combination," he said. "In 2005, I applied for a patent for raw materials of wax carving crafts, providing the best raw materials for my wax sculpture creations."
\nOver the past years, Wang has created hundreds of wax sculptures. He sent some of them to his friends as gifts and also sold some, he said. "I donated the revenue from the sales to departments or projects related to disabled groups."
\nWhile mentioning his success in researching wax carving, Wang believes it is inseparable from the support of the district's disabled persons' federation.
\n"Over the years, the federation provided my family with daily necessities and financial support," he said. "Because I am disabled, I pay special attention to the disabled community and made a silent promise to myself that once I had the ability, I would do something for other people like me."
\nTo inspire more disabled people to unleash their artistic potential, he invited them to join in his wax sculpture studio and recommended that they learn techniques such as wax sculpture, paper cutting, and ink painting.
\nFurther, Wang actively communicated and contacted enterprises, helping more than 20 disabled people get job opportunities.
\nIn 2019, Wang started his account on a social media platform, popularizing practical knowledge about disabilities via short videos, which have attracted over 100,000 followers so far.
\nFrom 2021 to this year, Wang kept up with the rapid development of the internet and mobilized disabled people around him to learn new technologies such as online livestreaming sales and video editing.
\nHe held training courses on making short videos, attracting over 200 disabled participants.
\n"In recent years, the social security policies for the disabled have been gradually improved, and the care system for them has been further enhanced, which has greatly promoted the development of work for those disadvantaged people in Pingfang," said Wei Chunying, chairman of the district's disabled persons' federation. "The work of Wang can help the disabled enhance their sense of happiness, enable them to better integrate into society, and also make them feel highly respected.
\n"Therefore, within our capacity, we will provide as much support as possible for him," she added.
\nzhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "Wang Jianhua works on a wax carving sculpture at his studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
\nDespite being left with a disability in his left leg due to polio at a young age, Wang Jianhua has never given up on himself.
\nAfter years of research, the 57-year-old applied for a patent for raw materials of wax carving crafts and became well-known as the "leading craftsman of wax carving in Heilongjiang province".
\nAs chairman of the Association for People with Physical Disabilities in the Pingfang district of Harbin, Wang actively provides services to the disabled, such as disseminating knowledge about disabilities and organizing rich and colorful extracurricular activities.
\n"When I was 7 months old, I was diagnosed with polio. The most vivid memories of my childhood are of my parents taking me to hospitals in different cities for treatment," he said. "However, my condition of being crippled hasn't changed. After 1990, when I had my last surgery, we gave up seeking treatment."
\nIn 1983, Wang began working as a front-line foundry worker in a local factory.
\nFrom then on, he began to create some handicrafts with wax, which attracted attention from his colleagues, local media and the local disabled persons' federation.
\nIn his childhood, he spent much of his time at home due to his disability, he said. And he found great interest in arts such as paper cutting and drawing, which helped him "kill boring time".
\n"At that time, we often experienced power outages and would light candles," he said. "I discovered that the wax drippings from the candles could be molded into shapes, so I tried making small sculptures, such as animals and flowers, from wax."
\nThe Pingfang district's disabled persons' federation provided a room for him to use as a studio, giving him a place to focus on honing his wax carving skills, he added.
\nFrom then on, Wang began to delve into more challenging areas, constantly adjusting the flexibility and color of the wax.
\n"At first, I used the dissolved candles as raw material, but the colors of the candles were rather monotonous, usually only white and red, so I bought various colored crayons and dissolved them in the candle solution," he said. "However, I found it increased the cost significantly, and the material of the candles was not very tough, making them prone to cracking."
\nLater, Wang bought some industrial wax and tried various pigments, such as chemical dyes and the fuel used for dyeing fabrics.
\nTo improve toughness, he added materials like rosin and polyethylene to the solution.
\n"Finally, I found the optimal ratio and color combination," he said. "In 2005, I applied for a patent for raw materials of wax carving crafts, providing the best raw materials for my wax sculpture creations."
\nOver the past years, Wang has created hundreds of wax sculptures. He sent some of them to his friends as gifts and also sold some, he said. "I donated the revenue from the sales to departments or projects related to disabled groups."
\nWhile mentioning his success in researching wax carving, Wang believes it is inseparable from the support of the district's disabled persons' federation.
\n"Over the years, the federation provided my family with daily necessities and financial support," he said. "Because I am disabled, I pay special attention to the disabled community and made a silent promise to myself that once I had the ability, I would do something for other people like me."
\nTo inspire more disabled people to unleash their artistic potential, he invited them to join in his wax sculpture studio and recommended that they learn techniques such as wax sculpture, paper cutting, and ink painting.
\nFurther, Wang actively communicated and contacted enterprises, helping more than 20 disabled people get job opportunities.
\nIn 2019, Wang started his account on a social media platform, popularizing practical knowledge about disabilities via short videos, which have attracted over 100,000 followers so far.
\nFrom 2021 to this year, Wang kept up with the rapid development of the internet and mobilized disabled people around him to learn new technologies such as online livestreaming sales and video editing.
\nHe held training courses on making short videos, attracting over 200 disabled participants.
\n"In recent years, the social security policies for the disabled have been gradually improved, and the care system for them has been further enhanced, which has greatly promoted the development of work for those disadvantaged people in Pingfang," said Wei Chunying, chairman of the district's disabled persons' federation. "The work of Wang can help the disabled enhance their sense of happiness, enable them to better integrate into society, and also make them feel highly respected.
\n"Therefore, within our capacity, we will provide as much support as possible for him," she added.
\nzhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn
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From left: Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council. Greater China Regional Director of USSEC Zhang Xiaoping.
\nFollowing China and the United States' recent agreement to further extend the pause on tariff increases, US soybean industry representatives expressed their eagerness to see the resumption of soybean trade with China to continue the two countries' soybean trade partnership.
\n"Unfortunately, right now, our farmers and exporters are being disadvantaged," said Jim Sutter, CEO of the US Soybean Export Council. He praised the cooperation between Chinese partners and US soybean farmers and exporters, which used to be a win-win deal, but said today's situation is a "lose-lose".
\nChina's share of US soybean exports fell to 44.6 percent last year, down from its peak of 62.4 percent in 2011, according to data from the US Department of Agriculture and China's General Administration of Customs.
\nThis year, the US has significantly increased tariffs on imports from many of its trading partners. In response, China has implemented measures to protect its interests, such as imposing higher tariffs on soybean imports from the US. Consequently, Chinese importers have turned to Brazilian soybean suppliers.
\nSutter said the current situation is very "disappointing" as US farmers are the "target" of this escalating trade tension.
\n"When our farmers planted their soybeans in the springtime in April and May, they had every intention of being able to supply China. They believed that their No 1 customer would continue to be their No 1 customer.
\n"But now, Chinese consumers are paying more, our farmers are selling for less," Sutter said.
\nThe USSEC, representing the entire US soy supply chain, has been working to attain market access for the use of US soy for human consumption, aquaculture and livestock feed in more than 80 countries worldwide. It has been working in China for 43 years, and in the past five to 10 years, USSEC has been making every effort to maintain the long-standing China-US soybean trade.
\nCommenting on the potential recovery of the China-US trade deal, Sutter said: "I just can't imagine that we will never trade again. So I think it's important that we continue to do our work and build these relations, maintain them and build them for the future."
\nGreater China Regional Director of USSEC Zhang Xiaoping emphasized the mutual benefits of China-US trade. "The complementarity of the two nations in the agricultural sector is too strong. The US has rich agricultural resources while China has a huge market."
\n"Soybeans have been regarded as the most cost-effective protein ingredient in animal feed because of higher digestibility. Relying on its vast fertile land, US farmers can sustainably produce high-quality soybeans on a large scale to support the modernization of China's livestock, poultry, agriculture and food industries," Zhang said, adding that the high digestibility also means much lower waste, leading to positive effects on the environmentally friendly development of Chinese industries.
\nA collaborative program between USSEC and its Henan provincial partners, focusing on a soybean innovation center, is advancing steadily with three main initiatives — innovative solution training, demonstration and promotion.
\nBack in early 1990s, USSEC began to introduce practical solutions to help upgrade the Chinese industry. In recent years, USSEC introduced an In-Pond Raceway System with multiple benefits.
\nBased on practices from US farms, USSEC created the Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol, which pledges to issue a sustainability certificate on each individual shipment out of the US for free. "This can be interpreted as support for China's achievement in sustainable food security, as the effort can make soy-related foods more affordable," Zhang said.
\nNormally, October is the main season for US soybeans being shipped to China. "We had pretty good shipments to China last year and we haven't really missed any shipping seasons yet. We are looking forward to being able to ship our soybeans to China very soon," Sutter said.
\n", @@ -11665,28 +11269,6 @@ "hash": "0200349c4661020f6fc2c9dadec359f7", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Forum on security deepens exchanges to better protect international order and peace", - "description": "The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a major conference on global security issues, opened on Wednesday in the Chinese capital.
\nThe participation of defense officials and representatives from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations speaks volumes about the high attention the international community pays to security issues as regional tensions and military conflicts are posing an increasing threat to global peace.
\nThe theme for this year's forum, "Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development", is particularly pertinent to the security environment of the Asia-Pacific.
\nIn a recent development, the United States on Monday unveiled the deployment of its Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan, during Resolute Dragon, the annual military exercises of the US and Japan. The two-week drills starting on Thursday involve 20,000 Japanese and US troops, along with warships and missile batteries.
\nThe deployment of such an offensive missile system in Japan is a cause of concern for other regional countries, and is quite likely to trigger a new round of a regional arms race.
\nIn another development, Philippine vessels tried to ram into a China Coast Guard ship in the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday. China Coast Guard ships lawfully implemented control measures against the Philippine ships. Such provocations by the Philippines in the South China Sea have become increasingly frequent in recent months and have become a major destabilizing factor in the region.
\nAs far as the maritime disputes in the South China Sea are concerned, China has long maintained that they should be settled through talks. However, the Philippines is hellbent on acting as a frontline pawn of the US in its geopolitical games.
\nAll these destabilizing factors call for intensive exchanges, such as those at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum that are conducive to synergizing regional actions in the Asia-Pacific to prevent the region being turned into an arena for geopolitical struggle.
\nChina has proposed the Global Security Initiative, which advocates the concept of common security. The GSI calls for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and maintains that the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter must be abided by. The GSI particularly advocates peacefully resolving differences and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation.
\nThe GSI also stresses that the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously and addressed properly, not persistently ignored or systemically challenged.
\nChina has also introduced its Global Governance Initiative, which is a meaningful response to the global governance deficit that underlies the security crises that have arisen. The GGI outlines five core principles: adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach, and focusing on taking concrete actions.
\nA lack of understanding and trust is always the source of disputes or even conflicts between countries. The more officials and experts from different countries exchange ideas and views on a wide range of issues concerning global security, governance and development, the more they will enhance common understanding.
\nThe Beijing Xiangshan Forum, jointly organized by the China Association for Military Sciences and the Chinese Institute for International Strategic Studies, is meant to provide a platform for defense officials and representatives from different countries and regions to compare notes on global security issues. The two initiatives provide apt lenses with which to focus their discussions.
\nThe forum features four plenary sessions and eight parallel panel discussions on topics such as building a fair and reasonable global security governance system, the trajectory of major-power relations, and the current state and future of arms control. Increased understanding will help dispel misgivings and help avoid the escalation of tensions and damage to the ties between countries.
\nThe forum also provides an opportunity for dignitaries, politicians and defense officials from other countries to gain a better understanding of why the military parade China staged this year was not a display of aggression and why China's increasingly modernized defense capabilities are conducive to world peace and a more just and fairer global order.
\n", - "content": "The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a major conference on global security issues, opened on Wednesday in the Chinese capital.
\nThe participation of defense officials and representatives from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations speaks volumes about the high attention the international community pays to security issues as regional tensions and military conflicts are posing an increasing threat to global peace.
\nThe theme for this year's forum, "Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development", is particularly pertinent to the security environment of the Asia-Pacific.
\nIn a recent development, the United States on Monday unveiled the deployment of its Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan, during Resolute Dragon, the annual military exercises of the US and Japan. The two-week drills starting on Thursday involve 20,000 Japanese and US troops, along with warships and missile batteries.
\nThe deployment of such an offensive missile system in Japan is a cause of concern for other regional countries, and is quite likely to trigger a new round of a regional arms race.
\nIn another development, Philippine vessels tried to ram into a China Coast Guard ship in the waters near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Tuesday. China Coast Guard ships lawfully implemented control measures against the Philippine ships. Such provocations by the Philippines in the South China Sea have become increasingly frequent in recent months and have become a major destabilizing factor in the region.
\nAs far as the maritime disputes in the South China Sea are concerned, China has long maintained that they should be settled through talks. However, the Philippines is hellbent on acting as a frontline pawn of the US in its geopolitical games.
\nAll these destabilizing factors call for intensive exchanges, such as those at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum that are conducive to synergizing regional actions in the Asia-Pacific to prevent the region being turned into an arena for geopolitical struggle.
\nChina has proposed the Global Security Initiative, which advocates the concept of common security. The GSI calls for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and maintains that the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter must be abided by. The GSI particularly advocates peacefully resolving differences and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation.
\nThe GSI also stresses that the legitimate and reasonable security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously and addressed properly, not persistently ignored or systemically challenged.
\nChina has also introduced its Global Governance Initiative, which is a meaningful response to the global governance deficit that underlies the security crises that have arisen. The GGI outlines five core principles: adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach, and focusing on taking concrete actions.
\nA lack of understanding and trust is always the source of disputes or even conflicts between countries. The more officials and experts from different countries exchange ideas and views on a wide range of issues concerning global security, governance and development, the more they will enhance common understanding.
\nThe Beijing Xiangshan Forum, jointly organized by the China Association for Military Sciences and the Chinese Institute for International Strategic Studies, is meant to provide a platform for defense officials and representatives from different countries and regions to compare notes on global security issues. The two initiatives provide apt lenses with which to focus their discussions.
\nThe forum features four plenary sessions and eight parallel panel discussions on topics such as building a fair and reasonable global security governance system, the trajectory of major-power relations, and the current state and future of arms control. Increased understanding will help dispel misgivings and help avoid the escalation of tensions and damage to the ties between countries.
\nThe forum also provides an opportunity for dignitaries, politicians and defense officials from other countries to gain a better understanding of why the military parade China staged this year was not a display of aggression and why China's increasingly modernized defense capabilities are conducive to world peace and a more just and fairer global order.
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- "description": "Editor's note: How can China build a favorable environment for digital nomads, enabling them to contribute to social and economic development? Zhao Zhong, dean of the School of Labor and Human Resources at Renmin University of China, spoke to Zhejiang Daily on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\nAs a new format of work, digital nomads have enlarged the scope of employment in the digital age. These talented workers are not bound by the place of work and can move freely while working. Flexibility at work allows individuals to align jobs with their personal interests and expertise. This way, they achieve self-fulfillment while balancing work and life, which is an essential dimension of "high-quality employment".
\nBecoming a digital nomad requires creativity, ideas and internet skills, as well as a commitment to continuous learning to stay competitive. They usually provide diversified and customized products and services, which are particularly useful for industries where rich cultural exposure enhances the quality of the products.
\nThis unique pool of talent can have a positive spillover effect on regional development and rural vitalization. With relatively higher income levels and a strong demand for experiences, they boost local tourism, and the hospitality and sports sectors. Many digital nomads are drawn to counties and rural areas with rich cultural or ecological resources and a lower cost of living. Their ideas, capital and technology inject new vitality into local industries and businesses.
\nNonetheless, there are many challenges that need to be overcome. Ambiguities in work contracts often mean these workers don't enjoy full labor rights and social security. Many digital nomads shoulder the full burden of pension and medical insurance themselves, but are not eligible for unemployment and workplace injury insurance. Behind the freedom of remote working and potential for a high income lie demands for resilience, adaptability and strong professional skills. Frequent job changes, rapid technological shifts and income instability are the common risks that this form of employment faces.
\nIn some cases, digital nomads also face identity crises. Constantly moving from one place to another, they may find it difficult to establish lasting social connections, leading to feelings of alienation, loneliness and anxiety.
\nA supportive ecosystem with legal and regulatory frameworks is required to protect the rights of flexible workers. Governments need to establish progressive labor and social security systems that are suited to flexible employment. There should be clearer standards for labor contracts, safeguards against "digital overwork" and portable social insurance schemes.
\nThe physical ecosystem should also be encouraging. To attract digital nomads, small cities, counties and villages should create livable and workable environments. They should improve the transportation, telecommunications and internet infrastructure to allow digital nomads to work with ease. More inclusive attitudes toward new industries and business models can foster integration with local economies, while also offering space for innovation and entrepreneurship. Integration of these nomads into local communities should be supported by improving housing, healthcare and education services, while encouraging mutual understanding between newcomers and earlier residents.
\nDigital nomad communities can be a bridge between the online and offline worlds. Building more online communities can provide platforms for information sharing, skills training, cultural exchange and emotional support, helping alleviate isolation and fostering solidarity among people with similar interests and lifestyles. By improving governance frameworks and offering services such as project incubation, skills training and public support, digital nomads can grow in tandem with local communities, fueling both personal development and regional prosperity.
\n", - "content": "Editor's note: How can China build a favorable environment for digital nomads, enabling them to contribute to social and economic development? Zhao Zhong, dean of the School of Labor and Human Resources at Renmin University of China, spoke to Zhejiang Daily on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\nAs a new format of work, digital nomads have enlarged the scope of employment in the digital age. These talented workers are not bound by the place of work and can move freely while working. Flexibility at work allows individuals to align jobs with their personal interests and expertise. This way, they achieve self-fulfillment while balancing work and life, which is an essential dimension of "high-quality employment".
\nBecoming a digital nomad requires creativity, ideas and internet skills, as well as a commitment to continuous learning to stay competitive. They usually provide diversified and customized products and services, which are particularly useful for industries where rich cultural exposure enhances the quality of the products.
\nThis unique pool of talent can have a positive spillover effect on regional development and rural vitalization. With relatively higher income levels and a strong demand for experiences, they boost local tourism, and the hospitality and sports sectors. Many digital nomads are drawn to counties and rural areas with rich cultural or ecological resources and a lower cost of living. Their ideas, capital and technology inject new vitality into local industries and businesses.
\nNonetheless, there are many challenges that need to be overcome. Ambiguities in work contracts often mean these workers don't enjoy full labor rights and social security. Many digital nomads shoulder the full burden of pension and medical insurance themselves, but are not eligible for unemployment and workplace injury insurance. Behind the freedom of remote working and potential for a high income lie demands for resilience, adaptability and strong professional skills. Frequent job changes, rapid technological shifts and income instability are the common risks that this form of employment faces.
\nIn some cases, digital nomads also face identity crises. Constantly moving from one place to another, they may find it difficult to establish lasting social connections, leading to feelings of alienation, loneliness and anxiety.
\nA supportive ecosystem with legal and regulatory frameworks is required to protect the rights of flexible workers. Governments need to establish progressive labor and social security systems that are suited to flexible employment. There should be clearer standards for labor contracts, safeguards against "digital overwork" and portable social insurance schemes.
\nThe physical ecosystem should also be encouraging. To attract digital nomads, small cities, counties and villages should create livable and workable environments. They should improve the transportation, telecommunications and internet infrastructure to allow digital nomads to work with ease. More inclusive attitudes toward new industries and business models can foster integration with local economies, while also offering space for innovation and entrepreneurship. Integration of these nomads into local communities should be supported by improving housing, healthcare and education services, while encouraging mutual understanding between newcomers and earlier residents.
\nDigital nomad communities can be a bridge between the online and offline worlds. Building more online communities can provide platforms for information sharing, skills training, cultural exchange and emotional support, helping alleviate isolation and fostering solidarity among people with similar interests and lifestyles. By improving governance frameworks and offering services such as project incubation, skills training and public support, digital nomads can grow in tandem with local communities, fueling both personal development and regional prosperity.
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\nThe assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, has shocked the United States to its core. For days, every major US media outlet has been consumed by the assassination — and by the same three words: division, polarization, violence.
\nHowever, Kirk's assassination is not an isolated tragedy. It is the latest addition to a grim pattern. Trump himself has survived two assassination attempts in the past year. In April, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's residence was set ablaze. In June, two Minnesota legislators were attacked at their home on the very same day, leaving former Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House Melissa Hortman and her husband dead.
\nThe numbers tell a chilling story. Reuters identified last year at least 300 cases of political violence across the US between the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and the 2024 presidential election, marking the most significant and sustained surge in such violence since the 1970s. In the first half of 2025 alone, roughly 150 such incidents took place — double the number from the same period a year earlier. Violence is becoming routine, shaking public confidence in democracy itself. Members of Congress are canceling events, scaling back public appearances, with some even considering leaving politics altogether.
\nKirk's killing seems emblematic of a new political age of terror, in which disagreements calcify into hatred. After the killing of Kirk, Utah Governor Spencer Cox warned that, "When someone takes the life of a person because of their ideas or their ideals, then that very constitutional foundation is threatened."
\nPolitical scientist Yascha Mounk uses the term "assassin's veto" to describe violence that silences debate by raising the cost of participation. Not surprisingly, the discussions and debates in the US have shifted from policies to identities, from disagreements over taxes or healthcare to existential battles in which opponents are no longer fellow citizens but enemies.
\nIt is tempting to compare the recent developments to the turbulence of the 1960s and 1970s, but there are crucial differences between the two periods. Back then, in the US South where racism was entrenched, mainstream leaders largely avoided violent rhetoric. Today, notes historian Kevin Boyle, "that's no longer the case". Violence has entered the mainstream. A University of Chicago survey found that 20 percent of US adults openly condone political violence, while 60 percent say it is justified if the other side strikes first.
\nPerhaps most alarming is the profile of perpetrators. The perpetrators of violence are getting younger. The suspected assassin of Kirk, Tyler Robinson, is just 22. A Georgia polling station gunman was 23. Increasingly, Gen Z is at the center of political bloodshed. According to the 2026 College Free Speech Rankings, 34 percent of 68,510 US college students at 257 universities nationwide now support using violence to block certain campus speeches.
\nThe internet is the accelerant. Investigators note Robinson's immersion in extremist online spaces, where political propaganda merged with gaming culture. After Kirk's death, digital platforms instantly became battlefields of hate, revenge and mobilization. Social media's immediacy transforms local violence into a national crisis, and enables extremist networks to coordinate across borders.
\nThe images of Kirk's killing only compounds the danger. Broadcast with cinematic brutality, the assassination scene carried the spectacle of a Hollywood horror film. Its shock value may be unmatched since the assassination of former US president John F. Kennedy. Psychologists warn of the "contagion effect" — one act inspiring imitators, avengers and opportunists. Many fear that more blood will flow given today's political atmosphere when polarization is deep, distrust in institutions high, and violence viral.
\nThe erosion of trust may be the most corrosive outcome of Kirk's killing. Violence thrives when faith in institutions collapses. For years, both the left and the right have undermined confidence in elections, courts, law enforcement and the media. When people view politics as illegitimate and opponents as existential threats, violence will be rationalized.
\n"We can't solve our problems if we can't talk to each other," warns Jonathan Reiner, a physician to many members of Congress. His question is simple but profound: In today's US, can people still talk without shouting — or shooting?
\nThe views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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