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A student tries her hand at calligraphy during a Chinese culture festival held at Badr University in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday. The festival featured Chinese calligraphy and paper-cutting workshops, martial arts performances, an ethnic costumes show, and booths serving traditional snacks such as dumplings and steamed buns, attracting numerous students and teachers.
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People scan a newspaper report about Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, being officially elected the country's prime minister, in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday. Takaichi won in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female prime minister.
\nSanae Takaichi, who was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday by both houses of the nation's parliament, is expected to bring new life to scandal-hit politics and a struggling economy with a fresh cabinet lineup.
\nTakaichi, president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, garnered 237 votes against Yoshihiko Noda, head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, who won 149 votes in the first round of the lower house election.
\nTo win this election, Japanese law requires at least 233 votes in the first round in the 465-seat lower house of the Diet. If no candidate receives the required votes, the candidate with the higher number of votes in the runoff election between the top two candidates from the first round will win.
\nThe House of Councillors, the upper house of the Diet, also held its vote, but no candidate secured a majority in the first round. Takaichi led with 123 votes, followed by Noda with 44. An unprecedented runoff for the upper chamber, the first in 13 years, was triggered between Takaichi and Noda, with Takaichi ultimately winning the race, Xinhua News Agency reported.
\nBy winning in both chambers, Takaichi was officially named Japan's 104th prime minister.
\nResponding to a related question on Tuesday afternoon at a regular news conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said that China noted the result of the vote and considers it Japan's internal affair.
\nGuo said Beijing hopes that Japan will work with China to uphold the political foundation of bilateral ties and fully advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit.
\nIn Takaichi's new cabinet lineup, which is a bid to build party unity and ensure policy stability, Minoru Kihara will serve as chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi will become internal affairs minister, Shinjiro Koizumi will take the post of defense minister, and Toshimitsu Motegi will return as foreign minister.
\nTakaichi, 64, an ultraconservative politician, was elected president of the ruling LDP on Oct 4, succeeding Shigeru Ishiba, who stepped down midway through his term to take responsibility for the party's two consecutive losses in national elections.
\nThe defeats left the LDP in the minority in both the lower and upper houses. Ishiba and his cabinet collectively resigned on Tuesday morning to clear road for the election.
\nTakaichi will now lead a minority government with a new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party. The JIP's 35 votes in the lower house contributed significantly to her success after the LDP ended its 26-year coalition with Komeito earlier this month.
\nThe new LDP-JIP coalition will "aim to revive Japan" by creating a "self-sustaining nation" in the region, according to their agreement.
\nHiroshi Shiratori, a political science professor at Hosei University in Tokyo, said the LDP has kept a "certain distance" from the JIP, unlike its full-fledged coalition with Komeito.
\nShiratori said the LDP-Komeito coalition was formed by sending a full lineup of ministers, making it a comprehensive form of alliance, whereas the LDP and JIP adopt an "extra-cabinet" approach.
\nKomeito leader Tetsuo Saito also celebrated "the birth of Japan's first female prime minister", saying that his party will now monitor the government and engage in constructive debate from the opposition.
\nShiratori also noted that the cabinet features a "Trump-experience "lineup, with former tariff negotiators Ryosei Akazawa and Motegi, who have experience negotiating with United States President Donald Trump, joining the cabinet.
\nWith conservative Kihara as chief cabinet secretary, the government is expected to pursue a more conservative policy agenda, he added.
\nAccording to Japanese media reports, Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, congratulated Takaichi and expressed hopes for bold measures to tackle Japan's economic stagnation.
\nTomoko Tamura, head of the Japanese Communist Party, criticized the new administration for "shelving key policies". She said on social media that there is no doubt a head-on confrontation will occur, because "this new administration has the potential to become the worst among postwar LDP administrations".
\nThe current extraordinary Diet session is expected to last 58 days until Dec 17. The LDP has proposed to the opposition parties that Takaichi should deliver her policy address on Friday, The Japan News reported.
\nContact the writers at houjunjie@chinadaily.com.cn
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A medical worker administers a flu vaccine to a child at a community health service center in Haizhou district, Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Sept 20.
\nChina is likely to face an earlier-than-usual flu season this winter, dominated by a strain different from last year's, health experts said as they urged the public, especially high-risk groups, to promptly get vaccinated.
\nThe latest data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that flu activity is increasing in southern China, but levels in the north remain low.
\nWhile the typical peak season for influenza in much of China spans from late November through February, experts said this year's outbreak may arrive earlier — a trend that has already been observed in several Asian and European countries.
\n"Following a significant increase in cases in Japan, the nation's health authorities announced the start of this year's flu season on Oct 3, which is about five weeks earlier than the usual start in November or December," said Li Tongzeng, chief physician of the infectious disease department at Beijing You'an Hospital.
\nSimilarly, South Korea's disease control agency issued a nationwide flu advisory on Oct 17, which was two months earlier than last year's, according to a report by The Chosun Daily.
\nLi added that a similar trend is emerging in Europe, with the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany recently reporting a marked increase in flu patients.
\n"Many experts predict that flu cases will rise earlier this year and reach higher numbers than in the previous season in China," he added.
\nData from the China CDC also shows that for the week from Oct 6 to 12, more than 90 percent of flu samples tested nationwide were identified as the H3N2 strain of influenza A.
\nLi said that the H3N2 strain also dominated the past flu season in Australia and New Zealand in summer, as well as the recent surge in cases in Europe.
\n"Since last year's primary circulating strain was the H1N1 subtype of influenza A, the public may have lower immunity against H3N2 this year, making heightened precautions necessary," he said.
\nThe H1N1, H3N2, and influenza B are the three main strains responsible for seasonal flu epidemics worldwide. They cause similar symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue and headache.
\nGiven the likelihood of an early flu season, Li suggests that the public get vaccinated as soon as possible and prepare essential medications in advance. Those who suspect they have the flu should get tested and begin antiviral treatment early to prevent spreading the virus to family members and reduce the risk of severe illness.
\nJiang Jianmin, a researcher at the Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a recent news conference that individuals age 60 and above, those with chronic diseases, and infants and children over 6 months old are key groups for flu vaccination.
\n"Healthcare workers, staff workers at nursing homes, child care centers and social welfare institutions, as well as people living with infants under 6 months old, are also among the priority groups for vaccination," she added.
\nwangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn
\n\nA medical worker administers a flu vaccine to a child at a community health service center in Haizhou district, Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Sept 20.
\nChina is likely to face an earlier-than-usual flu season this winter, dominated by a strain different from last year's, health experts said as they urged the public, especially high-risk groups, to promptly get vaccinated.
\nThe latest data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that flu activity is increasing in southern China, but levels in the north remain low.
\nWhile the typical peak season for influenza in much of China spans from late November through February, experts said this year's outbreak may arrive earlier — a trend that has already been observed in several Asian and European countries.
\n"Following a significant increase in cases in Japan, the nation's health authorities announced the start of this year's flu season on Oct 3, which is about five weeks earlier than the usual start in November or December," said Li Tongzeng, chief physician of the infectious disease department at Beijing You'an Hospital.
\nSimilarly, South Korea's disease control agency issued a nationwide flu advisory on Oct 17, which was two months earlier than last year's, according to a report by The Chosun Daily.
\nLi added that a similar trend is emerging in Europe, with the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany recently reporting a marked increase in flu patients.
\n"Many experts predict that flu cases will rise earlier this year and reach higher numbers than in the previous season in China," he added.
\nData from the China CDC also shows that for the week from Oct 6 to 12, more than 90 percent of flu samples tested nationwide were identified as the H3N2 strain of influenza A.
\nLi said that the H3N2 strain also dominated the past flu season in Australia and New Zealand in summer, as well as the recent surge in cases in Europe.
\n"Since last year's primary circulating strain was the H1N1 subtype of influenza A, the public may have lower immunity against H3N2 this year, making heightened precautions necessary," he said.
\nThe H1N1, H3N2, and influenza B are the three main strains responsible for seasonal flu epidemics worldwide. They cause similar symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue and headache.
\nGiven the likelihood of an early flu season, Li suggests that the public get vaccinated as soon as possible and prepare essential medications in advance. Those who suspect they have the flu should get tested and begin antiviral treatment early to prevent spreading the virus to family members and reduce the risk of severe illness.
\nJiang Jianmin, a researcher at the Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a recent news conference that individuals age 60 and above, those with chronic diseases, and infants and children over 6 months old are key groups for flu vaccination.
\n"Healthcare workers, staff workers at nursing homes, child care centers and social welfare institutions, as well as people living with infants under 6 months old, are also among the priority groups for vaccination," she added.
\nwangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn
\nChinese researchers have developed a spectroscopic chip with a novel technique that offers an unprecedented combination of exceptional resolution and a panoramic view, unlocking the potential for sharper, faster and wider scans of the universe.
\nWhile conventional high-resolution spectrometers are often bulky and heavy, the chip, named RAFAEL in English and Yuheng in Chinese, is the size of a mobile phone SIM card, researchers from Tsinghua University said. The study was published in the international journal Nature on Oct 15.
\nTaking the technology's application in astronomy as an example, Fang Lu, research leader and professor at Tsinghua University's Department of Electrical Engineering, said the chip is capable of capturing full spectral data with sub-angstrom resolution for about 10,000 stars per second.
\n"Using traditional scanning methods, compiling complete spectra for all stars in the Milky Way would take thousands of years," Fang said. "This chip could potentially reduce that time to under a decade."
\nMoreover, its miniaturized design also allows it to be mounted on satellites or deep-space probes, bringing hope for charting unprecedented spectral maps of the universe in the coming years, she added.
\nThe core innovation embedded in the spectroscopic imager resolves a long-standing challenge in spectral imaging — the trade-off between resolution and field breadth, which means that extreme clarity and fine details can only be achieved at the expense of a broad field of view, and vice versa.
\nFang and her team overcame this dilemma by employing advanced computational imaging methods and reconfigurable integrated photonics based on lithium niobate.
\n"The result is a snapshot spectroscopy with 10-megapixel-level spatial resolution and a sub-angstrom spectral resolution across visible and near-infrared wavelengths," she said.
\nIt gives spectrometers the capability to discern light wavelengths down to ten-millionths of a millimeter and detect the slightest energy variations while simultaneously capturing wide-field scenes in high detail, according to Fang.
\n"This new technique significantly surpasses existing international counterparts in snapshot spectroscopy, improving the spectral resolution by two orders of magnitude," Fang said.
\nShe added that an on-chip prototype of the technology measures 2 centimeters in length and width, with a depth of 0.5 centimeters, making it highly portable and adaptable for future space and astronomical applications.
\nAccording to the research paper, experimental results have shown the technique's promising practical applications for material identification, plant health, autonomous driving, atomic spectroscopy, astronomical observation and other fields.
\nFang said operations are underway to put the technique into use on large-aperture telescopes at observatories in Xinglong county in Hebei province, Lijiang in Yunnan province and the Canary Islands of Spain.
\n"The study marks not an endpoint, but a beginning, showing how intelligent photonics can keep pushing the boundaries of what light can reveal," she said.
\nwangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", @@ -12765,28 +12721,6 @@ "hash": "6780d03528af0bbfaf9622a0905fa372", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Rapid advancement in scientific literacy transforms Xizang", - "description": "Public scientific literacy in the Xizang autonomous region has risen sharply over the past 60 years, transforming from a very uninformed base into a key driver of social stability and high-quality development, officials said Monday.
\nZhang Hongwei, vice-chairman of the regional association for science and technology, outlined the transformation at a news conference on Monday. He said the region's efforts to popularize science began shortly after Xizang's peaceful liberation, when simple science boards were first set up in towns.
\n"Through 60 years of continuous effort, especially systematic promotion in recent years, the proportion of residents with scientific literacy has surged from just 0.1 percent in 2010 to 7.6 percent in 2023 — an increase of more than 75 times," Zhang said.
\nThe improvement is particularly notable among young people ages 18 to 39, as well as among farmers and herders.
\nOfficial statistics show that Xizang has one regional natural science museum and 14 sets of mobile science museum exhibits, covering every prefecture and city. More than 300 science museums have been built in rural primary and secondary schools, ensuring full county-level coverage.
\nAdditionally, 86 science popularization caravans now traverse the region, forming part of a modern science promotion network that also includes mobile science museums, community science venues and school-based facilities, Zhang said.
\nTo serve Xizang's multiethnic and multilingual population, more than 40 types of Tibetan-Chinese bilingual science books and over 10,000 sets of posters have been produced. The Xizang Science and Technology News now reaches all towns, while Science Xizang, a weekly TV program jointly produced with Xizang Radio and Television, airs 52 episodes each year alongside 160 radio broadcasts.
\n"This ensures that scientific knowledge is both understandable and practical," Zhang said.
\nScience outreach activities have also been extended to monks, nuns, the elderly and grassroots officials through health lectures and temple-based campaigns, achieving full coverage across social groups, he said.
\nChen Houping, another official from the association, said the region has stepped up efforts in border areas, equipping 164 border primary schools with science facilities and organizing study tours for more than 300 students to Beijing, where they can "see the wider world, learn science and build love for the motherland".
\n"Rural libraries and smart science communities have also been established in border villages, where activities focus on topics such as water resource protection and disaster prevention," Chen said.
\nDuring the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), more than 100 science caravan tours have been held, reaching all border counties and engaging more than 20,000 border residents, students, monks and nuns, she said.
\nGiven Xizang's vast territory and the challenges of transportation in farming, pastoral and border regions, regional authorities have prioritized digital and information-based approaches to overcome the "last mile" problem in science education.
\nChen Xiaoming, another vice-chairman of the association, said localized digital platforms, online events and new media channels have expanded access and improved the precision of science outreach efforts.
\n"Digital technology has broken geographical barriers, allowing young people in remote areas such as Ngari and Nagchu to explore advanced fields such as astronomy and artificial intelligence," Chen said. "This has inspired their curiosity and strengthened efforts to improve scientific literacy among citizens in border and pastoral areas."
\nTian Miao, a science teacher at Jebungang Primary School in Lhasa, said science lessons have become an important way to spark curiosity among students.
\n"We make full use of class time to introduce scientific knowledge in an engaging way," Tian said. "In our moral education classes, students create handmade posters each week, and during science experiments, teachers demonstrate the process step by step to help them understand scientific concepts more intuitively."
\nTsering Yudron, a fourth grader at the school, said the classes had opened up a new world of discovery.
\n"Through science lessons, I've learned about how plants and animals grow, how weather works, and even basic facts about the universe," she said. "By watching science programs on television, I've also begun to understand principles such as buoyancy, friction and electric circuits."
\nContact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nZhang Hongwei, vice-chairman of the regional association for science and technology, outlined the transformation at a news conference on Monday. He said the region's efforts to popularize science began shortly after Xizang's peaceful liberation, when simple science boards were first set up in towns.
\n"Through 60 years of continuous effort, especially systematic promotion in recent years, the proportion of residents with scientific literacy has surged from just 0.1 percent in 2010 to 7.6 percent in 2023 — an increase of more than 75 times," Zhang said.
\nThe improvement is particularly notable among young people ages 18 to 39, as well as among farmers and herders.
\nOfficial statistics show that Xizang has one regional natural science museum and 14 sets of mobile science museum exhibits, covering every prefecture and city. More than 300 science museums have been built in rural primary and secondary schools, ensuring full county-level coverage.
\nAdditionally, 86 science popularization caravans now traverse the region, forming part of a modern science promotion network that also includes mobile science museums, community science venues and school-based facilities, Zhang said.
\nTo serve Xizang's multiethnic and multilingual population, more than 40 types of Tibetan-Chinese bilingual science books and over 10,000 sets of posters have been produced. The Xizang Science and Technology News now reaches all towns, while Science Xizang, a weekly TV program jointly produced with Xizang Radio and Television, airs 52 episodes each year alongside 160 radio broadcasts.
\n"This ensures that scientific knowledge is both understandable and practical," Zhang said.
\nScience outreach activities have also been extended to monks, nuns, the elderly and grassroots officials through health lectures and temple-based campaigns, achieving full coverage across social groups, he said.
\nChen Houping, another official from the association, said the region has stepped up efforts in border areas, equipping 164 border primary schools with science facilities and organizing study tours for more than 300 students to Beijing, where they can "see the wider world, learn science and build love for the motherland".
\n"Rural libraries and smart science communities have also been established in border villages, where activities focus on topics such as water resource protection and disaster prevention," Chen said.
\nDuring the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), more than 100 science caravan tours have been held, reaching all border counties and engaging more than 20,000 border residents, students, monks and nuns, she said.
\nGiven Xizang's vast territory and the challenges of transportation in farming, pastoral and border regions, regional authorities have prioritized digital and information-based approaches to overcome the "last mile" problem in science education.
\nChen Xiaoming, another vice-chairman of the association, said localized digital platforms, online events and new media channels have expanded access and improved the precision of science outreach efforts.
\n"Digital technology has broken geographical barriers, allowing young people in remote areas such as Ngari and Nagchu to explore advanced fields such as astronomy and artificial intelligence," Chen said. "This has inspired their curiosity and strengthened efforts to improve scientific literacy among citizens in border and pastoral areas."
\nTian Miao, a science teacher at Jebungang Primary School in Lhasa, said science lessons have become an important way to spark curiosity among students.
\n"We make full use of class time to introduce scientific knowledge in an engaging way," Tian said. "In our moral education classes, students create handmade posters each week, and during science experiments, teachers demonstrate the process step by step to help them understand scientific concepts more intuitively."
\nTsering Yudron, a fourth grader at the school, said the classes had opened up a new world of discovery.
\n"Through science lessons, I've learned about how plants and animals grow, how weather works, and even basic facts about the universe," she said. "By watching science programs on television, I've also begun to understand principles such as buoyancy, friction and electric circuits."
\nContact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
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An exhibition honoring war heroes opens to the public at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.
\nAn exhibition featuring 362 artifacts unearthed from three provinces, shedding light on the life trajectories of war heroes through technological archaeology opened at the Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai on Monday.
\nTo commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the exhibition brings to life three war stories from battles that took place in Fangshan county in Lyuliang city, Shanxi province; Suning county in Cangzhou city, Hebei province; and Quanjiao county in Chuzhou city, Anhui province, highlighting the profound spirit and contemporary relevance of the great wartime efforts, according to the memorial.
\n"This exhibition is unique as we chose a very small narrative angle to tell the stories, using ordinary yet great individuals to reflect the CPC's pivotal role as a cornerstone in the national resistance," said Qu Yutong, who works for the memorial's research department.
\n"Through technological archaeology, history acquires depth and technology gains warmth, allowing the great wartime spirit to be presented in a more tangible way," said Qu, who is also curator of the exhibition.
\nIn a valley in Fangshan, the remains of 49 martyrs were uncovered. Evidence of bullet wounds, amputations and severe infections were found, revealing the brutal conditions and sacrifices of that time.
\nIn the exhibition hall, the excavation site of the martyrs' graves has been recreated to scale using sand table models, complemented by technologies, such as holographic imaging and 3D printing, to witness the powerful process of the martyrs' stories coming to light.
\nIn addition, modern technology has enabled some of these once-anonymous heroes to be identified. In 2022, a family member named Cui Yuqi traveled to Fangshan, fulfilling the wishes of his late grandmother and father to find his uncle, martyr Cui Haizhi. Ultimately, the remains labeled M19 at the village site were confirmed to be Cui Haizhi, and he was finally "reunited" with his family after decades.
\nArtifacts such as buttons, bullets, belts, bowls, iron spoons and toothbrushes were found in the graves. The deeds of Cui Haizhi after joining the army were also brought to light in a long poem penned by another martyr. The poem told the story of Cui's transformation on the battlefield from a new recruit who was frequently absent-minded to a strong revolutionary soldier.
\nAnother part of the exhibition showcased artifacts from a battle in a village in Suning, where hundreds of soldiers and villagers were killed in 1942.
\n"After the war, villagers didn't bury the bodies of the martyrs, but instead laid them on door panels and reed mats. The mats and panels decayed over the more than 80 years, but the iron nails remained, weighing more than 15 kilograms," Qu said.
\nOne martyr clutched a small round mirror with a photo of a young woman at the time of his death. The exhibition features both the original and color-restored images of the photo, which will assist in identifying the martyr and locating his family, the exhibition's organizers said.
\nIn the immersive tribute space of the exhibition, which will run until December, a chestnut tree from the archaeological site in Quanjiao was used as a design reference.
\n"Through the 'tree of life' and the big numbers showing the military and civilian casualties during the war, the exhibition conveys the theme of the undying spirit, guiding visitors to reflect, remember and carry on the legacy," Qu said. "The earth beneath the tree comes from the three locations involved in the exhibition's stories."
\nThe technological archaeology techniques employed come from Fudan University's molecular archaeology lab. Since 2015, a team led by Wen Shaoqing from the lab has dedicated its efforts to identifying the remains of martyrs and reuniting them with their families. The team has completed DNA tests on more than 1,600 suspected martyr remains and over 100 of their relatives.
\n"With the help of cutting-edge techniques, visitors to the exhibition can see how DNA identification gives names back to some nameless martyrs, how strontium isotope analysis traces their origins and journeys, how pathological trauma analysis reconstructs the brutality at the battlefields, and how craniofacial reconstruction brings their faces back across time," Wen said.
\nzhouwenting@chinadaily.com.cn
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Tourists visit the recently reopened Dianchi Lake sailboat floating bridge in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Monday. The bridge, supported by 24 sailboats and suspended only dozens of centimeters above the water, spans 260 meters and offers an immersive "walking on the water "experience. The bridge reopened this month after renovations.
\nTourists visit the recently reopened Dianchi Lake sailboat floating bridge in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Monday. The bridge, supported by 24 sailboats and suspended only dozens of centimeters above the water, spans 260 meters and offers an immersive "walking on the water "experience. The bridge reopened this month after renovations.
\nChina's top procuratorate has warned that tailored data crimes designed to meet black market demands for personal information are emerging as a major threat to privacy and cybersecurity.
\nAccording to a statement released by the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Tuesday, prosecutors across the country filed more than 2,100 cases and charged over 4,400 suspects with crimes related to the infringement of citizens' personal information during the first three quarters of 2025.The statement noted that these crimes are showing new features and evolving patterns that merit closer attention.
\nProsecutors said that some criminal groups are closely tracking the needs of the underground data-trading market, targeting, organizing and analyzing citizens' information to provide customized "raw data" services to downstream offenders.
\nIn one case, a man surnamed Han and several co-defendants are being prosecuted for running an illegal "car-tracking" business that spanned multiple provinces. The group allegedly hacked parking-platform software systems to steal vehicle entry and exit data, installed hidden GPS trackers without owners' consent and sold drivers' route information to paying clients.
\nOther offenders have used web crawlers, Trojan viruses and penetration tools to infiltrate systems containing personal data, the statement said.
\nOnce obtained, the information was sold in bulk for profit — some of it later used in telecom fraud and other illegal activities.
\nThe statement also highlighted the rise of doxing, the public exposure of personal information. Doxing occurs when offenders obtain victims' private data from databases built on illegally collected personal information and publish or spread it online to incite harassment and abuse, fueling cyberbullying.
\nThe Supreme People's Procuratorate said it will intensify enforcement against personal-information crimes, enhance coordination between administrative and criminal investigations, and crack down on every step and link involved in such offenses.
\nProsecutors will also leverage public-interest litigation to protect citizens' private information, promote joint governance and strengthen legal education to raise public awareness.
\nThe goal, the statement said, is to foster a shared social consensus on protecting personal data and maintaining information security.
\nyangzekun@chinadaily.com.cn
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Baiyangdian Lake, located in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, is known for its abundant reed growth.
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A foreign client (second from right) checks the reed panels at the factory of the Renqiu Zhaolong Reed Specialty Cooperative in Xiong'an.
\nIn Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, a farmer is redefining a symbol of his homeland — the humble reed of Baiyangdian Lake.
\nLi Jianguang, 49, has transformed the reed, once used for simple woven mats or other ordinary items, into the core of high-strength, fire-resistant building panels now exported globally. His innovation showcases the green ethos central to the area's development.
\n"I never imagined the reeds I grew up with would one day build walls applied at both home and abroad," said Li, a resident of a lakeside village in Xiong'an and chairman of the Renqiu Zhaolong Reed Specialty Cooperative.
\nHis works, the "Wei Zhu Xin Sheng" (Reed Architecture Rebirth) ecological building system, recently earned recognition at the Hebei International Industrial Design Week, receiving an award in the 2025 Goldreed Industrial Design Award competition — an initiative that underscores the new area's focus on sustainable innovation.
\nHeritage to innovation
\nLi's connection to reeds has deep roots. "My grandparents and parents used to weave reeds to make simple products like mats for supporting the family," he recalled.
\nAfter earlier business ventures failed in 2008, he returned to the material he knew best, determined to revive its value.
\n"Traditional reed products no longer meet modern construction needs," Li said, noting issues like susceptibility to insects in traditional uses.
\nWitnessing a decline of the local reed application, he was driven to innovate. "My goal was to blend the heritage with high performance, creating durable building materials from a renewable resource," he said.
\nThe path was not straightforward.
\n"We started almost from scratch," Li said, adding that his early attempts involved adapting bamboo-weaving machinery and developing automated processes to replace handweaving, a labor-intensive method.
\nAfter several years of prototyping, his team achieved a critical breakthrough in 2020 — a patented structural technique that compresses reeds into a steel-wire framework, giving the panels exceptional strength.
\nThe resulting material defies conventional expectations. According to technical specifications of the Hebei International Industrial Design Week, the panels can resist winds equivalent to a Category 12 typhoon and perform well in seismic tests.
\nA specially developed nanosilicon coating provides a B-grade fire-resistance rating, overcoming a major barrier to reed-based construction, it added. Moreover, the natural hollow structure of the reeds is preserved, allowing the material to "breathe" and naturally regulate indoor humidity and temperature.
\n"Through these innovations, we addressed the key limitations — combustibility, perishability and low strength," Li said. The system now achieves moisture resistance, weather durability, and allows for rapid modular installation, meeting modern construction needs.
\nHe added that it has been applied in a range of settings, from temporary shade structures to permanent building interiors, and has even been applied by luxury brands for high-end retail spaces seeking eco-friendly aesthetics.
\nHis cooperative began exporting as early as 2009, and today its products reach 17 countries across the globe. Applications range from ecological villas at the 2024 Chengdu International Horticultural Exhibition to interior decoration for international brands.
\n"Reed has moved from being seen as outdated to a novel, eco-conscious material," Li said.
\nGreen gains
\nThe reason for the popularity is because environmentally, the reed-based system functions as a "zero-carbon building material". The entire life-cycle of the reed panels — from cultivation and production to installation and demolition — results in carbon sequestration of at least 35 kilograms per square meter, according to the organizing committee of the Hebei International Industrial Design Week.
\nEconomically, the impact is equally meaningful. Raw reeds, once sold for 1,200-2,000 yuan ($168-281) per metric ton, now see their value increase up to twenty-fold when processed into midrange building panels, Li said.
\nHis cooperative provides stable employment to around 40 people year-round, with seasonal harvesting and processing work supporting around 200 workers in the surrounding villages.
\n"It gives many older villagers a reliable source of extra income," Li added.
\nEach October, the reed harvest begins. Baiyangdian's vast 8,000 hectares of reed beds provide an abundant, renewable supply.
\n"With our current capacity, we have more than enough," Li said.
\nHe added that the reed is an annual plant that regrows after cutting — it's a truly renewable resource. The harvested reeds are dried, sorted by thickness and length, and processed with a combination of mechanized weaving and manual finishing.
\nWaste from production is repurposed as windbreak and sand-stabilization material along highways in arid regions in some northwestern regions of the country, ensuring full resource utilization, Li said.
\nFor Li, the effort is about more than business.
\n"We wanted to start from Baiyangdian and show the world the beauty of harmony between humans and nature," he said.
\nzhangyu1@chinadaily.com.cn
\nBaiyangdian Lake, located in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, is known for its abundant reed growth.
\nA foreign client (second from right) checks the reed panels at the factory of the Renqiu Zhaolong Reed Specialty Cooperative in Xiong'an.
\nIn Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, a farmer is redefining a symbol of his homeland — the humble reed of Baiyangdian Lake.
\nLi Jianguang, 49, has transformed the reed, once used for simple woven mats or other ordinary items, into the core of high-strength, fire-resistant building panels now exported globally. His innovation showcases the green ethos central to the area's development.
\n"I never imagined the reeds I grew up with would one day build walls applied at both home and abroad," said Li, a resident of a lakeside village in Xiong'an and chairman of the Renqiu Zhaolong Reed Specialty Cooperative.
\nHis works, the "Wei Zhu Xin Sheng" (Reed Architecture Rebirth) ecological building system, recently earned recognition at the Hebei International Industrial Design Week, receiving an award in the 2025 Goldreed Industrial Design Award competition — an initiative that underscores the new area's focus on sustainable innovation.
\nHeritage to innovation
\nLi's connection to reeds has deep roots. "My grandparents and parents used to weave reeds to make simple products like mats for supporting the family," he recalled.
\nAfter earlier business ventures failed in 2008, he returned to the material he knew best, determined to revive its value.
\n"Traditional reed products no longer meet modern construction needs," Li said, noting issues like susceptibility to insects in traditional uses.
\nWitnessing a decline of the local reed application, he was driven to innovate. "My goal was to blend the heritage with high performance, creating durable building materials from a renewable resource," he said.
\nThe path was not straightforward.
\n"We started almost from scratch," Li said, adding that his early attempts involved adapting bamboo-weaving machinery and developing automated processes to replace handweaving, a labor-intensive method.
\nAfter several years of prototyping, his team achieved a critical breakthrough in 2020 — a patented structural technique that compresses reeds into a steel-wire framework, giving the panels exceptional strength.
\nThe resulting material defies conventional expectations. According to technical specifications of the Hebei International Industrial Design Week, the panels can resist winds equivalent to a Category 12 typhoon and perform well in seismic tests.
\nA specially developed nanosilicon coating provides a B-grade fire-resistance rating, overcoming a major barrier to reed-based construction, it added. Moreover, the natural hollow structure of the reeds is preserved, allowing the material to "breathe" and naturally regulate indoor humidity and temperature.
\n"Through these innovations, we addressed the key limitations — combustibility, perishability and low strength," Li said. The system now achieves moisture resistance, weather durability, and allows for rapid modular installation, meeting modern construction needs.
\nHe added that it has been applied in a range of settings, from temporary shade structures to permanent building interiors, and has even been applied by luxury brands for high-end retail spaces seeking eco-friendly aesthetics.
\nHis cooperative began exporting as early as 2009, and today its products reach 17 countries across the globe. Applications range from ecological villas at the 2024 Chengdu International Horticultural Exhibition to interior decoration for international brands.
\n"Reed has moved from being seen as outdated to a novel, eco-conscious material," Li said.
\nGreen gains
\nThe reason for the popularity is because environmentally, the reed-based system functions as a "zero-carbon building material". The entire life-cycle of the reed panels — from cultivation and production to installation and demolition — results in carbon sequestration of at least 35 kilograms per square meter, according to the organizing committee of the Hebei International Industrial Design Week.
\nEconomically, the impact is equally meaningful. Raw reeds, once sold for 1,200-2,000 yuan ($168-281) per metric ton, now see their value increase up to twenty-fold when processed into midrange building panels, Li said.
\nHis cooperative provides stable employment to around 40 people year-round, with seasonal harvesting and processing work supporting around 200 workers in the surrounding villages.
\n"It gives many older villagers a reliable source of extra income," Li added.
\nEach October, the reed harvest begins. Baiyangdian's vast 8,000 hectares of reed beds provide an abundant, renewable supply.
\n"With our current capacity, we have more than enough," Li said.
\nHe added that the reed is an annual plant that regrows after cutting — it's a truly renewable resource. The harvested reeds are dried, sorted by thickness and length, and processed with a combination of mechanized weaving and manual finishing.
\nWaste from production is repurposed as windbreak and sand-stabilization material along highways in arid regions in some northwestern regions of the country, ensuring full resource utilization, Li said.
\nFor Li, the effort is about more than business.
\n"We wanted to start from Baiyangdian and show the world the beauty of harmony between humans and nature," he said.
\nzhangyu1@chinadaily.com.cn
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Parents and their autistic children play a game in Hui'ai Farm in Tianjin's Xiqing district on June 1.
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A child and his parents work together in the field of the farm on June 1.
\nTIANJIN — On a sunny autumn day, teenagers and their parents were busy harvesting corn and sweet potatoes on a piece of farmland in North China's Tianjin municipality.
\n"We ate the corn we grew ourselves. It's very yummy," said Yunyao — a pseudonym for a 17-year-old autistic youth, smiling shyly as he shucked corn.
\nLocated in Tianjin's Xiqing district, Hui'ai Farm, which translates to a farm that collects love, was established by eight families with autistic or intellectually disabled children.
\nYunyao's father, Zhu Xijun, is one of the founders of the farm. Since leasing this land in October 2024, the once formally dressed lawyer has been wearing simple clothes and spending his days working in the fields.
\n"I don't expect the farm to make money. The children are past school age, so they need something to do," he explained.
\nAutism spectrum disorder involves challenges with social communication, repetitive behaviors and emotional abnormalities. The China Disabled Persons' Federation said in 2023 that the country had 13 million people diagnosed with ASD.
\nGuan Xiaoyan, another founder of the farm, had to quit her job as a software operations engineer to take care of her son, who was diagnosed with autism at age three. Guan noticed that, after the boy stayed home following junior high graduation, the life skills and behavioral abilities he had worked hard to learn had begun to regress.
\n"I felt I could neither care for him properly nor take care of myself," Guan, 50, recalled.
\nGuan's 17-year-old son, once withdrawn and burdened by family tensions, has begun opening up through his work on the farm. "Through chores, he has learned cooperation, built healthy habits and is now more willing to play with others," she said.
\nStressing the importance of socialization and life skills for these young people, Zhu explained that they run the farm together to harness the proven value of work in autism rehabilitation.
\n"Developing work habits is vital for fostering self-care abilities. Through labor, the youths interact with friends and family using language, actions and emotions. This process keeps them happy while improving their life skills," he said.
\nThe farm has received support from enterprises. Liu Zhiqiang, a 60-year-old villager with limb disability from a nearby disability assistance base, goes to the farm to assist with weeding and thinning of seedlings.
\nDuring the just concluded National Day holiday, he and several others from the base came daily to help.
\n"In the past, we were always the ones receiving help. Now, we can use our strengths to help these children, and it feels truly wonderful," Liu said.
\nIn recent years, China has continuously improved early screening, diagnosis and rehabilitation for ASD. Support services like inclusive education and rehabilitation therapy have seen progress, offering more help to children with autism.
\nAt the same time, the government and other organizations are supporting families with autistic children to pool resources to create job opportunities for this disabled group. A national policy, launched in February 2024, encourages HR agencies to provide disabled employment services.
\nUnder the support of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, Xihaner car wash, a project initiated in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen in which employees with autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy are hired, has been promoted nationwide — with dozens of car wash centers opened and hundreds of mentally disabled people employed in many cities, including Nanjing and Hefei in East China, and Chifeng in North China.
\nIn Tianjin's Baodi district, an employment base for people with disabilities, including a laundry business, has helped 68 disabled individuals gain both income and self-confidence.
\nThis year, Hui'ai Farm yielded over 500 kg of corn and more than 15,000 kg of sweet potatoes — a harvest that has brought immense joy to the autistic youths, as they have witnessed the fruits of their own labor.
\n"We hope to develop some high-value-added agricultural products here in the future. This will allow the youths to enhance their skills while also improving the farm's self-sustainability, ultimately helping more people with mental challenges," Zhu said.
\n", @@ -12897,28 +12787,6 @@ "hash": "c9067993958a774fbc23cad17959b042", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Four documents key to China-Japan ties", - "description": "The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday holds significant implications not only for the social and economic development of the nation itself but also for regional stability and prosperity.
\nChina and Japan, as close neighbors and influential players in Asia and the world, share a relationship that extends beyond bilateral concerns.
\nWhen Takaichi takes office, the principles outlined in the four important political documents between China and Japan — the 1972 Joint Communique, the 1978 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the 1998 Joint Declaration, and the 2008 Joint Statement — should serve as crucial guides for her handling of bilateral relations. These four documents lay the political and legal foundation for developing a stable and mutually beneficial relationship.
\nGiven Japan's wartime history, it is essential that the Japanese leader appreciate the sensitivity surrounding Japan's militarization. It is important to uphold the spirit of Japan's pacifist Constitution rather than seeking to expand the country's military capabilities, which could harm relations with neighboring countries. Japan must also faithfully honor its political commitments on historical issues. Taking history as a mirror it should look toward the future and keep the big picture in mind. It should avoid any actions that damage mutual trust.
\nOn the Taiwan question, Japan must strictly abide by the principles of the four political documents and its own commitments, refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs, and handle all relevant issues prudently. Japan should also act cautiously on matters concerning the South China Sea and East China Sea, which touch upon China's core interests.
\nTakaichi should be mindful that the trade war initiated by the US targets not just China but also Japan and a large number of countries worldwide. It won't serve its own interests for Japan to ingratiate itself with Washington. Japan needs to have an independent stance rather than serving as a pawn in others' geopolitical games.
\nChina's development presents opportunities not only for the world but particularly for its neighbors, including Japan. Frictions between the two countries have frayed bilateral ties over the past more than a decade. It is important the two sides work together to manage their differences.
\nChina's position on its relations with Japan has been consistent and clear — it hopes Japan will move in the same direction as China and work to maintain the political foundation of bilateral ties.
\nEconomic interdependence between China and Japan is a critical aspect of their relationship. The two countries have deeply intertwined economic interests and supply chains, which necessitate a commitment to cooperation and mutual benefit.
\nAs Takaichi takes office, it is crucial that she resist any pressure to pursue economic "decoupling" and instead focus on enhancing economic exchanges, promoting trade and ensuring the stability of supply chains. Such cooperation will be beneficial not only for China and Japan but also for the broader international community.
\nStrengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges, particularly among the younger generation, would help foster mutual understanding and trust and create a foundation for long-term friendship and cooperation.
\nIt is hoped that under Takaichi's leadership, Japan will work with China in the same direction, strictly observe the principles of the four political documents, and uphold its commitments on major issues such as history and Taiwan. By engaging in candid dialogue and fostering mutual understanding, Japan should advance mutually beneficial ties with China and pave the way for a future characterized by stability and cooperation.
\n", - "content": "The election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday holds significant implications not only for the social and economic development of the nation itself but also for regional stability and prosperity.
\nChina and Japan, as close neighbors and influential players in Asia and the world, share a relationship that extends beyond bilateral concerns.
\nWhen Takaichi takes office, the principles outlined in the four important political documents between China and Japan — the 1972 Joint Communique, the 1978 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the 1998 Joint Declaration, and the 2008 Joint Statement — should serve as crucial guides for her handling of bilateral relations. These four documents lay the political and legal foundation for developing a stable and mutually beneficial relationship.
\nGiven Japan's wartime history, it is essential that the Japanese leader appreciate the sensitivity surrounding Japan's militarization. It is important to uphold the spirit of Japan's pacifist Constitution rather than seeking to expand the country's military capabilities, which could harm relations with neighboring countries. Japan must also faithfully honor its political commitments on historical issues. Taking history as a mirror it should look toward the future and keep the big picture in mind. It should avoid any actions that damage mutual trust.
\nOn the Taiwan question, Japan must strictly abide by the principles of the four political documents and its own commitments, refrain from interfering in China's internal affairs, and handle all relevant issues prudently. Japan should also act cautiously on matters concerning the South China Sea and East China Sea, which touch upon China's core interests.
\nTakaichi should be mindful that the trade war initiated by the US targets not just China but also Japan and a large number of countries worldwide. It won't serve its own interests for Japan to ingratiate itself with Washington. Japan needs to have an independent stance rather than serving as a pawn in others' geopolitical games.
\nChina's development presents opportunities not only for the world but particularly for its neighbors, including Japan. Frictions between the two countries have frayed bilateral ties over the past more than a decade. It is important the two sides work together to manage their differences.
\nChina's position on its relations with Japan has been consistent and clear — it hopes Japan will move in the same direction as China and work to maintain the political foundation of bilateral ties.
\nEconomic interdependence between China and Japan is a critical aspect of their relationship. The two countries have deeply intertwined economic interests and supply chains, which necessitate a commitment to cooperation and mutual benefit.
\nAs Takaichi takes office, it is crucial that she resist any pressure to pursue economic "decoupling" and instead focus on enhancing economic exchanges, promoting trade and ensuring the stability of supply chains. Such cooperation will be beneficial not only for China and Japan but also for the broader international community.
\nStrengthening cultural and people-to-people exchanges, particularly among the younger generation, would help foster mutual understanding and trust and create a foundation for long-term friendship and cooperation.
\nIt is hoped that under Takaichi's leadership, Japan will work with China in the same direction, strictly observe the principles of the four political documents, and uphold its commitments on major issues such as history and Taiwan. By engaging in candid dialogue and fostering mutual understanding, Japan should advance mutually beneficial ties with China and pave the way for a future characterized by stability and cooperation.
\n", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-10/22/content_008_68f7ed61ed50ccabe151b870.htm#008COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:21:05 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "579d322b29899ff7162a9cf34c806cd8", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "008COMMENT - Louvre theft shows that museum security cannot be left to chance", "description": "Going by Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau's description, the thieves that broke into the Louvre Museum on Sunday morning stole jewelry that has "sentimental value and is priceless". The perpetrators of the crime used an angle grinder to force open a window of the museum and then used the same tool to threaten security guards.
\nIn an interview with France Inter radio, French Interior Minister Laurent Nu�0�9ez said, "Individuals entered the Louvre Museum …using an external freight elevator that was positioned on a truck."
\nPhotographs taken shortly after the incident showed the police sealing off the area near the Seine where the perpetrators had erected the freight elevator. This shows that those who carried out the crime were not ordinary burglars, but highly organized criminals who understood both the strengths as well as the blind spots of one of the most secure institutions in Europe.
\nBy installing a freight elevator on a public street, they exploited a simple loophole: the disconnect between internal museum security and external municipal surveillance. Inside the Louvre security is tight — there are metal detectors, and limits on the bag size visitors can carry inside. However, a freight elevator on a truck bed parked outside the museum would not draw anybody's attention; even patrolling police, if there were any, would mistake it for a moving company or construction company's vehicle and equipment.
\nThe last recorded theft at the Louvre dates back to 1998, when a painting by French painter Camille Corot was stolen in broad daylight and has never been recovered. Over the years, the Louvre's security system has improved; entry protocols have become more complex. Yet the criminals, too, have equipped themselves with more sophisticated tools and become more daring.
\nThe latest heist sends a warning that no system is ever foolproof. What is especially troubling is not merely the loss of valuables, but also the precedent it sets.
\nIf criminals can break into one of the most protected museums in the world, what stops others from doing the same elsewhere? The technique could, in theory, be replicated at other museums, government offices, corporate archives, or even private residences.
\nWhat needs to be improved is coordination between institutions and city authorities. Museums might be equipped with the best internal security system, but if the city-level surveillance system fails to flag suspicious activity outside the museum walls, the system remains incomplete. Urban safety demands integration between private and public monitoring, between human vigilance and automated intelligence.
\nParis, like many European capitals, has invested heavily in security infrastructure since the mid-2010s, when terrorist attacks transformed public safety priorities. Yet the Louvre heist shows that such security infrastructure can be circumvented.
\nIt's time the whole security environment underwent a thorough review to prevent similar crimes from happening again. The Louvre incident tells us that safety cannot be taken for granted, even in the heart of civilization's greatest cities. Paris now faces the task of not only finding those behind the theft but also closing the security gaps, the latter being a task many other European cities need to undertake.
\nWe hope this case is cracked at the earliest and that it serves as a wakeup call that security in modern metropolises should never be taken lightly.
\n", @@ -12941,28 +12809,6 @@ "hash": "adb57a9e57b4b139071099d3363de1df", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "009VIEWS - New quality productive forces driving growth", - "description": "![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/009/20251022_009_01_48.png\")
The author is the president of the University of International Business and Economics.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/009/20251022_009_01_51.png\")
\nEditor's note: The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee takes place from October 20 to 23. In the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), China has achieved groundbreaking progress, transformative breakthroughs and historic accomplishments by fostering new quality productive forces. Three experts share their views with China Daily.
\nThe tariff wars launched by some economies are destabilizing the rules-based multilateral trading system and challenging the resilience of global industry and supply chains. At this critical juncture, China is showing strategic foresight, pioneering a new path by advancing high-standard opening-up through the development of "new quality productive forces". This is not merely a temporary response but a strategic move to enhance competitiveness.
\nThe current realignment of global industry and supply chains is the result of the convergence of long-term trends and short-term disruptions. Technological advancements and the digital economy have reduced cross-border transaction costs, yet they have not been able to end the protectionism that emerged in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis.
\nIn response to domestic de-industrialization, some developed countries are resorting to "re-shoring, friend-shoring" and "near-shoring", prioritizing security and resilience over efficiency, limiting the reach of supply chains and organizations. This shift poses challenges especially to China.
\nHistorically excluded from the equitable global division of labor, developing countries now face trade sanctions and tech containment, aimed at curbing their industrial upgrading.
\nAs traditional cost advantages wane, China must leverage its human capital dividend to climb up the global value chain. China's vast domestic market, comprehensive industrial system, and growing innovation capacity provide a solid foundation for its economy's transformation.
\nIn fact, external pressures and internal imperatives have prompted China to forge a new path: from passive integration into globalization to actively shaping global trade, using high-standard opening-up to overcome uncertainty and industrial upgrading to maintain stability.
\nIn response to the global trend of supply chain fragmentation, China is pursuing a dual strategy that forms the cornerstone of its high-quality development and global economic leadership. This approach combines deepening regional integration with a push for tech-driven growth. A key pillar of China's strategy is to foster tighter regional production networks, as exemplified by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
\nIn the 12 years since it was proposed, the Belt and Road Initiative has evolved from a vision to a comprehensive trade promotion and infrastructure development program. Through policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, financial integration and people-to-people ties, China has strengthened economic links with partner countries.
\nThe deepening economic integration is reflected in trade figures: China's trade with Belt and Road partner countries reached 22.07 trillion yuan ($3.09 trillion) in 2024, accounting for more than half of its total trade for the first time, and further increased to 51.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2025.
\nOn the other hand, the RCEP provides institutional underpinning for regional integration, with its cumulative rules of origin streamlining regional supply chains through value addition across all 15 RCEP member economies. Preferential tariffs have reduced transaction costs and fostered intra-regional trade in intermediate goods, establishing the RCEP bloc as a "safe harbor" amid global trade volatility.
\nChina's exports are undergoing a fundamental shift from labor-intensive manufacturing of goods to technology-driven products, led by the "new three" — electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar photovoltaic products. In 2024, China produced and sold 12.88 million and 12.86 million new energy vehicles respectively, both highest in the world.
\nAlso, China supplied 70 percent of global cathode materials and 60 percent of global lithium-ion batteries in 2024, thanks to its complete supply chain. The export of China's solar photovoltaic products has exceeded 200 billion yuan for four consecutive years, while lithium battery exports hit a record 3.91 billion units in 2024.
\nThis success stems from sustained innovation. BYD's factories, empowered by 5G and artificial intelligence (AI), use real-time data screens and augmented reality (AR) helmets for precision assembly, showcasing the use of new quality productive forces.
\nNew quality productive forces are the engine of China's technological and regional progress. This advanced, innovation-driven model moves beyond traditional growth, showing how to leapfrog the "comparative advantage trap" and challenge advanced economies in the field of technology.
\nDigitalization and green transition are the core pillars of new quality productive forces, powering both China's "dual-circulation" strategy and innovation capability. As a matter of fact, by intensifying R&D, this model unlocks a new development blueprint for the Global South.
\nNew quality productive forces are accelerating China's opening-up and structural transformation through two key drivers: technological upgrading and dual transformation. China is building first-mover advantages in future industries like AI, hydrogen energy, and bio-breeding. It is also advancing its digital transformation — using AI and big data to optimize production — along with green transition, in order to meet its climate goals and overcome growing green trade barriers.
\nTo translate strategic advantages into sustained competitiveness, however, China has to systematically intensify its institutional opening-up, boost its innovation capability, and make its supply chain more resilient. It also needs to continue aligning with high-standard international rules, which it has been doing by, for example, taking measures to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
\nIn fields where it already leads — such as cross-border e-commerce — China needs to strengthen customs supervision and rail transport. And in emerging areas like digital trade, data flows, and AI, China ought to make efforts to help shape new rules, thereby influencing the future global governance framework.
\nMoreover, amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, China needs to boost R&D in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, hydrogen energy, biotechnology, and low-carbon systems, while according priority to the integration of digital and industrial technologies, and nurturing emerging industries like bio-manufacturing.
\nBoosting domestic capabilities and deepening global integration are necessary for China to mitigate external shocks. Similarly, sustained policy support, a favorable business environment, and strengthened international cooperation on supply chain governance are essential for China to maintain stability and promote shared prosperity.
\nThe views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.
\n", - "content": "The author is the president of the University of International Business and Economics.
\n\nEditor's note: The fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee takes place from October 20 to 23. In the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), China has achieved groundbreaking progress, transformative breakthroughs and historic accomplishments by fostering new quality productive forces. Three experts share their views with China Daily.
\nThe tariff wars launched by some economies are destabilizing the rules-based multilateral trading system and challenging the resilience of global industry and supply chains. At this critical juncture, China is showing strategic foresight, pioneering a new path by advancing high-standard opening-up through the development of "new quality productive forces". This is not merely a temporary response but a strategic move to enhance competitiveness.
\nThe current realignment of global industry and supply chains is the result of the convergence of long-term trends and short-term disruptions. Technological advancements and the digital economy have reduced cross-border transaction costs, yet they have not been able to end the protectionism that emerged in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis.
\nIn response to domestic de-industrialization, some developed countries are resorting to "re-shoring, friend-shoring" and "near-shoring", prioritizing security and resilience over efficiency, limiting the reach of supply chains and organizations. This shift poses challenges especially to China.
\nHistorically excluded from the equitable global division of labor, developing countries now face trade sanctions and tech containment, aimed at curbing their industrial upgrading.
\nAs traditional cost advantages wane, China must leverage its human capital dividend to climb up the global value chain. China's vast domestic market, comprehensive industrial system, and growing innovation capacity provide a solid foundation for its economy's transformation.
\nIn fact, external pressures and internal imperatives have prompted China to forge a new path: from passive integration into globalization to actively shaping global trade, using high-standard opening-up to overcome uncertainty and industrial upgrading to maintain stability.
\nIn response to the global trend of supply chain fragmentation, China is pursuing a dual strategy that forms the cornerstone of its high-quality development and global economic leadership. This approach combines deepening regional integration with a push for tech-driven growth. A key pillar of China's strategy is to foster tighter regional production networks, as exemplified by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
\nIn the 12 years since it was proposed, the Belt and Road Initiative has evolved from a vision to a comprehensive trade promotion and infrastructure development program. Through policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, financial integration and people-to-people ties, China has strengthened economic links with partner countries.
\nThe deepening economic integration is reflected in trade figures: China's trade with Belt and Road partner countries reached 22.07 trillion yuan ($3.09 trillion) in 2024, accounting for more than half of its total trade for the first time, and further increased to 51.7 percent in the first three quarters of 2025.
\nOn the other hand, the RCEP provides institutional underpinning for regional integration, with its cumulative rules of origin streamlining regional supply chains through value addition across all 15 RCEP member economies. Preferential tariffs have reduced transaction costs and fostered intra-regional trade in intermediate goods, establishing the RCEP bloc as a "safe harbor" amid global trade volatility.
\nChina's exports are undergoing a fundamental shift from labor-intensive manufacturing of goods to technology-driven products, led by the "new three" — electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar photovoltaic products. In 2024, China produced and sold 12.88 million and 12.86 million new energy vehicles respectively, both highest in the world.
\nAlso, China supplied 70 percent of global cathode materials and 60 percent of global lithium-ion batteries in 2024, thanks to its complete supply chain. The export of China's solar photovoltaic products has exceeded 200 billion yuan for four consecutive years, while lithium battery exports hit a record 3.91 billion units in 2024.
\nThis success stems from sustained innovation. BYD's factories, empowered by 5G and artificial intelligence (AI), use real-time data screens and augmented reality (AR) helmets for precision assembly, showcasing the use of new quality productive forces.
\nNew quality productive forces are the engine of China's technological and regional progress. This advanced, innovation-driven model moves beyond traditional growth, showing how to leapfrog the "comparative advantage trap" and challenge advanced economies in the field of technology.
\nDigitalization and green transition are the core pillars of new quality productive forces, powering both China's "dual-circulation" strategy and innovation capability. As a matter of fact, by intensifying R&D, this model unlocks a new development blueprint for the Global South.
\nNew quality productive forces are accelerating China's opening-up and structural transformation through two key drivers: technological upgrading and dual transformation. China is building first-mover advantages in future industries like AI, hydrogen energy, and bio-breeding. It is also advancing its digital transformation — using AI and big data to optimize production — along with green transition, in order to meet its climate goals and overcome growing green trade barriers.
\nTo translate strategic advantages into sustained competitiveness, however, China has to systematically intensify its institutional opening-up, boost its innovation capability, and make its supply chain more resilient. It also needs to continue aligning with high-standard international rules, which it has been doing by, for example, taking measures to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement.
\nIn fields where it already leads — such as cross-border e-commerce — China needs to strengthen customs supervision and rail transport. And in emerging areas like digital trade, data flows, and AI, China ought to make efforts to help shape new rules, thereby influencing the future global governance framework.
\nMoreover, amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, China needs to boost R&D in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, hydrogen energy, biotechnology, and low-carbon systems, while according priority to the integration of digital and industrial technologies, and nurturing emerging industries like bio-manufacturing.
\nBoosting domestic capabilities and deepening global integration are necessary for China to mitigate external shocks. Similarly, sustained policy support, a favorable business environment, and strengthened international cooperation on supply chain governance are essential for China to maintain stability and promote shared prosperity.
\nThe views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.
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The author is a senior teaching fellow at the University of Southampton.
\nTraditional Chinese craftsmanship such as embroidery, ceramics and lacquerware, valued highly around the world, has been spreading Chinese culture globally for centuries. The rapid advancement of digital technology has now led to a surge in the appreciation and use of ancient Chinese arts and crafts worldwide, especially in modern fashion design.
\nThe explosive growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms such as JD.com, Alibaba, Taobao and Etsy has facilitated the global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts including ceramics, silk and Chinese embroidery. Etsy, in particular, focuses more on the promotion and sale of traditional handicrafts and vintage pieces. Founded in 2005, Etsy is a platform committed to promoting traditional Chinese arts and crafts globally.
\nExamples of online global expansion of traditional Chinese arts and crafts abound. Jingdezhen-based porcelain enterprises and London-based Yi Crafts deserve special mention in this regard. Jingdezhen, in Jiangxi province, is known as the "ceramics city" of China.
\nJingdezhen has long defined Chinese ceramics. Today, with the help of digital technology, Jingdezhen artisans are finding success both domestically and overseas. For example, AI technology has enabled them to supply their products across the world.
\nArtisans in Jingdezhen are also using AI to customize and optimize the production and distribution of porcelain, designed to appeal to consumers' taste in Europe and North America.
\nJingdezhen artisan Gong Hua is known for his expertise in blue and white porcelain in Ming Dynasty-style, which is popular internationally. Gong has built his own kiln, the "Gong Hua Kiln", in order to popularize the traditional art of ceramic-making while embracing modern technology and aesthetics to cater to overseas markets.
\nIn addition to the plethora of China-based artisans exporting their products to foreign destinations, there are also an increasing number of overseas-based artisans working on porcelain. For example, Yi Crafts was founded by artisan Yiran Duan in London and is dedicated to preserving and popularizing traditional Chinese arts and crafts worldwide. Duan, originally from Dali in Yunnan province, is a member of the Bai ethnic minority group and offers a diverse range of traditional Chinese handicrafts with special focus on handicrafts made by Chinese ethnic minority groups.
\nMany of the offerings of Yi Crafts have modern design. Also, Italian luxury fashion brand Marni has blended, quite beautifully, aspects of the Miao ethnic minority group's traditional embroidery in some of its products.
\nJiang Qiong Er is another representative artisan/artist of traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Jiang, a renowned Chinese designer and former art director and CEO of Shang Xia, a luxury brand backed by Hermes, focuses on contemporary takes on traditional Chinese crafts and aesthetics, resonating with overseas luxury goods consumers.
\nThis growing presence of traditional Chinese arts and crafts companies in overseas markets should not come as a surprise. Chinese history and heritage have long been admired by connoisseurs the world over. Increasing appreciation of and participation in Chinese festivals have led to the growing demand for China's rich intangible cultural heritage events and products. No wonder Chinese New Year and some other festivals are celebrated around the world today.
\nFuelling this global demand for traditional Chinese arts and crafts is perhaps the younger generation. In particular, Gen Z is increasingly asserting its self-identity through consumption, including consumption of fashion brands, because the works of Chinese artisans meet Gen Z's requirements. This, therefore, is not a short-term but a growing global trend.
\nHowever, over time, artisans must adjust their designs, colors and even products — using digital technology if need be — to maintain their appeal and preserve and promote traditional Chinese arts and crafts and aesthetics.
\nChinese artisans, their highly skilled, intricate works, and traditional Chinese culture have become key elements of building a range of global brands, especially global fashion brands.
\nAs I continue my research, working closely with Chinese artisans to support the preservation of these traditional practices, it becomes clear that China's deep cultural roots and its craftsmanship are integral to the global narrative of cultural exchange and creativity.
\nThe views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy (center) hugs his wife as he leaves his residence for prison in Paris on Tuesday to serve a five-year sentence after being convicted of criminal conspiracy over a plan for late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 electoral campaign.
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The Sinotruk Global Partners Conference is held on Saturday in Qingdao, Shandong province.
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Sinotruk's flagship truck products are showcased during the conference.
\nThemed We leap We link We lead, the Sinotruk Global Partners Conference opened on Saturday in Qingdao, Shandong province, revealed the trends and opportunities in the commercial vehicle sector and showcased the reasons behind the outstanding market performance of the Chinese heavy-duty truck manufacturer based in Jinan, Shandong province.
\nFocusing on key topics such as global development and win-win industry chain cooperation, the event attracted 620 Sinotruk partners from 97 countries and regions to share new initiatives for the industry's future development.
\nCentering on seven core application scenarios, the vehicles on display presented innovations across the full industry chain and displayed Sinotruk's strong product range.
\nScenario-driven innovation
\nAs the core area of the event, the new energy exhibition sector was represented by four flagship products. The SITRAK G7H pure electric tractor was launched to meet the high-efficiency needs of trunk line logistics; the HOWO TS7 range-extended heavy-duty truck and SITRAK C3H range-extended light truck provide hybrid technology to reduce a driver's range anxiety; and the S6 EV pickup, with flexible energy replenishment and stable range, suits the needs of multiple scenarios and is aimed at promoting the large-scale application of zero-carbon transportation.
\nIn the transportation scenario exhibition area for modern logistics hubs, the SITRAK C9H 4x2 tractor and SITRAK C3 pure electric light truck were the focus, representing the connection between efficiency and value. As a model of high-end heavy-duty trucks, the SITRAK C9H tractor is equipped with a high thermal efficiency engine and comprehensive intelligent safety configurations. The SITRAK C3 pure electric light truck focuses on modern logistics. With a maximum range of over 400 kilometers, it is becoming an ideal choice for high-density urban distribution.
\nThe end-to-end operation scenario exhibition area for large-scale infrastructure construction launched two "infrastructure pioneers": the HOWO TX PRO 6x4 dump truck and SITRAK G7S 8x4 concrete mixter. These vehicles have been optimized for infrastructure scenarios, with improved load-bearing capacity of the frame system and overall stiffness of the rear suspension. They can handle extreme working conditions and high-intensity operation cycles with ease, becoming important tools to improve project quality and ensure schedules.
\nThe mining scenario exhibition area focused on the full-chain needs. The Yellow River 135 mining vehicle adopts a three-layer reinforced frame. Equipped with hardcore configurations, it ensures stable attendance rates under long-term high-intensity operations. The new generation of SITRAK heavy-duty new energy dump trucks was made to reshape the value of mine transportation with zero emission and super-lifting capacity. The S6 commercial pickup, with high-efficiency power train and flexible mobility, becomes an efficient partner for full-scenario operations in mines.
\nThe exhibition vehicles in the comprehensive logistics scenario exhibition area showed the company's effort in meeting the diversified and energy-saving needs of scenarios such as industrial raw material transportation and supply chain transportation. As customized equipment for cold-chain logistics, the HOWO T3H refrigerated truck saves more than 11.8 percent of fuel, becoming an ideal choice for coldchain practitioners to achieve low consumption and high efficiency. The HOWO TH7-N and HOWO TS7 achieved systematic energy saving from the power source to detailed design.
\nIn the comfortable living scenario exhibition area, the VAN's business travel version was upgraded with more space and high-quality performance. The S9 off-road pickup meets the needs of outdoor enthusiasts.
\nIn the all-rounder scenario exhibition area for professional transportation and special operations, two special vehicles — the SITRAK 6X6 all-wheel drive tractor and HOWO TX all-wheel drive dump truck — have broken through many limitations. The HOWO TX all-wheel drive dump truck is equipped with a full-time drive system and its four sets of differential locks can achieve 100 percent locking according to road conditions. Its overall stiffness is increased by 25 percent, making it more reliable under extreme working conditions.
\nStrategic upgrading
\nSinotruk is among the pioneers of China's heavy-duty automobile industry, as it manufactured China's first heavy-duty automobile in 1960. In recent years, it has become a prominent player in the global market and achieved brilliant results. From January to September, the production and sales volume of Sinotruk's heavy-duty trucks ranked first in the world, creating a milestone in the global commercial vehicle industry, said Liu Wei, the company's general manager.
\nIn 2025, Sinotruk's export business achieved high-level growth and the annual export sales volume of heavy-duty trucks is expected to exceed 150,000 units, five times that of 2020, Liu said. From January to September, Sinotruk exported 111,000 heavy-duty trucks, a year-on-year increase of 24.5 percent. Sales in the African and Southeast Asian markets increased by 37.4 and 41.5 percent year-on-year respectively, and sales in the Middle East market increased by 28.7 percent year-on-year.
\n"In the next five years, we predict that the global commercial vehicle market will still maintain strong resilience. By 2030, the capacity of the global heavy-duty truck market and light truck market will be 1.4 million units and 700,000 units respectively. Compared with Sinotruk's export of more than 150,000 heavy-duty trucks and 10,000 light trucks this year, there is still huge potential for market growth. The global market capacity of pickups and vans will reach 6.5 million units and 1.6 million units respectively," Liu said.
\nLiu Zhengtao, chairman of Sinotruk, said that by 2030, Sinotruk will celebrate its 100th birthday. To this end, the company will continue to promote transformations in green development, digital intelligence, the after-sales market, international performance, and diversification in products.
\nCurrently, Sinotruk has established 10 complete vehicle production bases in China, with a maximum monthly production capacity of 30,000 heavy-duty trucks. With the in-depth application of big data and artificial intelligence, the automation rate of key processes has reached more than 60 percent.
\nIn the next five years, Sinotruk plans to invest a total of more than $4 billion in research and development and build a professional R&D team with more than 8,000 people. Additionally, it has set up an independent overseas product R&D institution to develop customized products for overseas markets.
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\nCraig Emerson, managing director of the policy advisory firm Emerson Economics in Canberra, said the renewed exchanges between the two countries are helping rebuild goodwill and restore trust.
\nEmerson, a former Australian minister for trade and tourism, recently returned from Beijing after co-chairing the latest round of the China-Australia High-Level Dialogue. He said the talks not only restored the good relationship "but are now probably opening a new chapter".
\nHe also highlighted the economic complementarity between the two countries, saying the trade relationship keeps evolving and changing "as China's leads change what we buy and sell".
\nThe seminar, themed "Australia-China Economic Relations: Future Prospects", was part of the Bank of China Melbourne Branch's 30th anniversary celebrations and the Victoria Business Confucius Institute's Doing Business with China Workshop Series 2025. Participants emphasized the importance of such platforms in deepening dialogue and practical cooperation between the two countries.
\nFang Xinwen, Chinese consul general in Melbourne, underscored the resilience and long-term momentum of China's economy and expressed expectations for deeper bilateral economic collaboration.
\nThe 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is convening its fourth plenary session in Beijing to deliberate on a blueprint for China's development over the next five years, Fang said, which marks the opening of a new chapter in the country's modernization drive.
\n"China will unswervingly advance reform and opening-up, develop new quality productive forces and continue releasing the potential of its vast market, bringing more opportunities and confidence to countries including Australia," he said.
\n'New golden era'
\nLast month, the Australian state of Victoria released a new strategy outlining its engagement with China over the next five years, envisioning "a new golden era" of cooperation in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education and innovation. Fang said the strategy would inject renewed momentum and offer clearer direction for deepening bilateral economic engagement.
\nLi Mang, general manager of Bank of China Sydney Branch and chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia, said China is developing new quality productive forces through technological innovation and green transformation, while Australia is prioritizing clean energy, critical minerals and local manufacturing — "areas that align closely with China's development strategy".
\n"By leveraging our complementary strengths and promoting innovation, digital transformation and sustainable investment, both countries can unlock new drivers of growth and enhance long-term competitiveness," Li said.
\nThe foundation of the bilateral relationship lies in the people and its vitality is fueled by businesses, he said.
\n"We seek to strengthen not only trade and investment ties, but also cultural and educational exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the business and academic communities of both countries."
\nEmerson added that future cooperation could also expand into health services and artificial intelligence, noting that home-based rehabilitation, aged care and AI-assisted medical diagnostics could benefit both countries and the wider region under Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation-related mechanisms.
\nxinxin@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "Expanding business links and the steady recovery of institutional dialogue are injecting new momentum into economic cooperation between China and Australia, officials and industry representatives said at a seminar in Melbourne on Monday, calling for deeper collaboration in finance, clean energy and emerging industries.
\nCraig Emerson, managing director of the policy advisory firm Emerson Economics in Canberra, said the renewed exchanges between the two countries are helping rebuild goodwill and restore trust.
\nEmerson, a former Australian minister for trade and tourism, recently returned from Beijing after co-chairing the latest round of the China-Australia High-Level Dialogue. He said the talks not only restored the good relationship "but are now probably opening a new chapter".
\nHe also highlighted the economic complementarity between the two countries, saying the trade relationship keeps evolving and changing "as China's leads change what we buy and sell".
\nThe seminar, themed "Australia-China Economic Relations: Future Prospects", was part of the Bank of China Melbourne Branch's 30th anniversary celebrations and the Victoria Business Confucius Institute's Doing Business with China Workshop Series 2025. Participants emphasized the importance of such platforms in deepening dialogue and practical cooperation between the two countries.
\nFang Xinwen, Chinese consul general in Melbourne, underscored the resilience and long-term momentum of China's economy and expressed expectations for deeper bilateral economic collaboration.
\nThe 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is convening its fourth plenary session in Beijing to deliberate on a blueprint for China's development over the next five years, Fang said, which marks the opening of a new chapter in the country's modernization drive.
\n"China will unswervingly advance reform and opening-up, develop new quality productive forces and continue releasing the potential of its vast market, bringing more opportunities and confidence to countries including Australia," he said.
\n'New golden era'
\nLast month, the Australian state of Victoria released a new strategy outlining its engagement with China over the next five years, envisioning "a new golden era" of cooperation in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education and innovation. Fang said the strategy would inject renewed momentum and offer clearer direction for deepening bilateral economic engagement.
\nLi Mang, general manager of Bank of China Sydney Branch and chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Australia, said China is developing new quality productive forces through technological innovation and green transformation, while Australia is prioritizing clean energy, critical minerals and local manufacturing — "areas that align closely with China's development strategy".
\n"By leveraging our complementary strengths and promoting innovation, digital transformation and sustainable investment, both countries can unlock new drivers of growth and enhance long-term competitiveness," Li said.
\nThe foundation of the bilateral relationship lies in the people and its vitality is fueled by businesses, he said.
\n"We seek to strengthen not only trade and investment ties, but also cultural and educational exchanges, enhancing mutual understanding and trust between the business and academic communities of both countries."
\nEmerson added that future cooperation could also expand into health services and artificial intelligence, noting that home-based rehabilitation, aged care and AI-assisted medical diagnostics could benefit both countries and the wider region under Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation-related mechanisms.
\nxinxin@chinadaily.com.cn
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Performers stage a lion dance at a Chinese shrine in Bangkok on Monday, as part of celebrations marking the annual vegetarian festival. The tradition is believed to have been brought to Thailand by Chinese immigrants from Fujian province and the Chaozhou-Shantou region in Guangdong province generations ago.
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A man helps a child watch a kitchen robot prepare food at Robot Mall, a "4S store" for embodied intelligent robots in Beijing E-Town in August.
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Achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25)
\nBeijing is adhering to the principle of maintaining stability while seeking progress in its economic development and implementing policies systematically during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). It has effectively carried out adjustments to economic fluctuations and achieved a leap in economic strength.
\nThe city's GDP is expected to exceed 5 trillion yuan ($702 billion) in 2025. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Beijing's increase in GDP is estimated to reach 1.4 trillion yuan.
\nLooking at the top three sectors in Beijing's economy, the value added of the information services industry surpassed 1 trillion yuan in 2024. The financial industry's asset scale exceeded 220 trillion yuan, accounting for about half of the national total. The manufacturing industry is climbing to new heights, with 165 major industrial projects in areas such as integrated circuits and new energy vehicles taking effect. In 2024, the production of integrated circuits increased by 51.2 percent compared to 2020.
\nIn the first half of 2025, information services, finance and industry contributed to nearly 90 percent of Beijing's economic growth. Since January, the revenue growth rate of the information services industry has been increasing, and the industry has entered a rapid development phase. Within the financial sector, both bank lending and the securities market have played important support roles in the development of Beijing's real economy, according to local authorities.
\nThe growth rate of industrial production also improved in the first six months of 2025, with the electronics and automotive industries making significant contributions. High-end manufacturing accelerated its layout, with the production of new energy vehicles, integrated circuits, and robots experiencing fast growth.
\nThe information services sector achieved a value added of more than 1.1 trillion yuan in 2024, representing an 11 percent year-on-year increase. The financial sector achieved a value added of 815.42 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year rise of 7.6 percent.
\nBeijing's economic growth in the past five years is also attributed to great demand. Beijing's total market consumption is expected to exceed 3 trillion yuan in 2025, and fixed-asset investment is projected to surpass 1 trillion yuan.
\nItems such as trendy toys, competitions and concerts have boosted consumer vitality in Beijing. In 2024, nearly 2,000 large-scale events were held citywide, averaging five events per day.
\nDuring 2021-24, service consumption grew at an average annual rate exceeding 7.5 percent, becoming a main engine driving consumption.
\nA number of high-quality commercial facilities have been put into operation in Beijing during the period, with a total area exceeding 5 million square meters. The city has also established 764 "15-minute convenient life circles", helping local consumption for residents.
\nBeijing is implementing a special action plan to boost consumption, continuously enhancing capacity, improving conditions, and innovating scenarios to unleash the potential of the massive market.
\nOn the investment front, there has been continuous impetus. The investment structure has improved, with the proportion of investment in high-tech industries rising from 9.5 percent in 2020 to 22.6 percent in 2024, a historic high.
\n", - "content": "\nA man helps a child watch a kitchen robot prepare food at Robot Mall, a "4S store" for embodied intelligent robots in Beijing E-Town in August.
\nAchievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25)
\nBeijing is adhering to the principle of maintaining stability while seeking progress in its economic development and implementing policies systematically during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). It has effectively carried out adjustments to economic fluctuations and achieved a leap in economic strength.
\nThe city's GDP is expected to exceed 5 trillion yuan ($702 billion) in 2025. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, Beijing's increase in GDP is estimated to reach 1.4 trillion yuan.
\nLooking at the top three sectors in Beijing's economy, the value added of the information services industry surpassed 1 trillion yuan in 2024. The financial industry's asset scale exceeded 220 trillion yuan, accounting for about half of the national total. The manufacturing industry is climbing to new heights, with 165 major industrial projects in areas such as integrated circuits and new energy vehicles taking effect. In 2024, the production of integrated circuits increased by 51.2 percent compared to 2020.
\nIn the first half of 2025, information services, finance and industry contributed to nearly 90 percent of Beijing's economic growth. Since January, the revenue growth rate of the information services industry has been increasing, and the industry has entered a rapid development phase. Within the financial sector, both bank lending and the securities market have played important support roles in the development of Beijing's real economy, according to local authorities.
\nThe growth rate of industrial production also improved in the first six months of 2025, with the electronics and automotive industries making significant contributions. High-end manufacturing accelerated its layout, with the production of new energy vehicles, integrated circuits, and robots experiencing fast growth.
\nThe information services sector achieved a value added of more than 1.1 trillion yuan in 2024, representing an 11 percent year-on-year increase. The financial sector achieved a value added of 815.42 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year rise of 7.6 percent.
\nBeijing's economic growth in the past five years is also attributed to great demand. Beijing's total market consumption is expected to exceed 3 trillion yuan in 2025, and fixed-asset investment is projected to surpass 1 trillion yuan.
\nItems such as trendy toys, competitions and concerts have boosted consumer vitality in Beijing. In 2024, nearly 2,000 large-scale events were held citywide, averaging five events per day.
\nDuring 2021-24, service consumption grew at an average annual rate exceeding 7.5 percent, becoming a main engine driving consumption.
\nA number of high-quality commercial facilities have been put into operation in Beijing during the period, with a total area exceeding 5 million square meters. The city has also established 764 "15-minute convenient life circles", helping local consumption for residents.
\nBeijing is implementing a special action plan to boost consumption, continuously enhancing capacity, improving conditions, and innovating scenarios to unleash the potential of the massive market.
\nOn the investment front, there has been continuous impetus. The investment structure has improved, with the proportion of investment in high-tech industries rising from 9.5 percent in 2020 to 22.6 percent in 2024, a historic high.
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The exhibition stand of Beijing Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center at the 27th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo in May.
\nDuring the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), Beijing has significantly bolstered its innovation capabilities, competitiveness, and influence as an international sci-tech hub, becoming key in the global innovation network.
\nZhang Jihong, director of the Beijing Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park, said that the city, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology, has developed and executed a series of policies to advance its status as an international innovation center. These efforts have resulted in the initiation of 1,105 key projects and major tasks.
\nThe city has made remarkable strides in various fields, consistently achieving top rankings. For example, it has held the top spot worldwide in the "Nature Index — Science Cities" for eight consecutive years and ranked third globally in the "International Science and Technology Innovation Index" for three consecutive years. Additionally, its research and development investment intensity has consistently remained around 6 percent, placing it among the leading innovative cities worldwide.
\nIn 2024, Beijing led the nation in several metrics, including the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people; the transaction volume of technology contracts; and the number of national high-tech companies and specialized, sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprises.
\nIt has focused on developing a robust innovation platform and resource layout, establishing itself as a key source of independent and original innovation in China. The city has built 145 national key laboratories, and the Beijing Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center hosts 37 sci-tech facility platforms, with 29 in the research phase.
\nThe "three cities and one area "strategy, which includes the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area and the science cities of Zhongguancun, Huairou and Changping, has fostered enhanced coordination and integration over the past five years. These areas collectively account for nearly 30 percent of Beijing's enterprises and 60 percent of its R&D personnel and funding.
\nZhongguancun continues to serve as a "test field" for reform, with all 24 major pilot reform measures fully implemented and innovative policies such as "paying after using sci-tech achievements" being adopted nationwide.
\nIn terms of systemic reform and talent cultivation, Beijing has established a leading group to enhance educational support for science, technology, and talent development.
\nLeveraging high-quality resources, including 92 universities, 34"Double First-Class" universities, and 185 first-class disciplines, Beijing has optimized its academic and specialty layout, fostered topnotch innovative talent, strengthened organized scientific research, and accelerated the transformation of sci-tech achievements.
\nTo support young talents, over 80 percent of the Beijing Natural Science Foundation projects are taken on by individuals under the age of 45.
\n"A positive cycle of 'education cultivates talent — talent leads innovation — innovation drives development' has initially taken shape," said Zhang Yaotian, deputy director of the Beijing Education Commission.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/013/20251022_013_01_46571.png\")
Employees sort goods at a cross-border e-commerce logistics center in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, in preparation for the upcoming shopping gala.
\nThe extended Singles Day shopping festival this year saw robust sales during its grand opening on Monday evening, with major e-commerce platforms ramping up efforts to provide discounts and shopping subsidies, and simplify promotional methods to attract price-conscious consumers.
\nExperts said that as China's biggest online shopping event, the 11-11 — or Double Eleven promotional campaign — is expected to witness the accelerated application of AI technology in the retail sector to improve merchants' operational efficiency, offer shoppers personalized guidance and bolster sales.
\nData from Tmall, Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform, showed that in the first hour after the shopping carnival kicked off at 8 pm on Monday, 80 brands witnessed their sales surpass 100 million yuan ($14 million). The turnover of more than 30,000 brands doubled year-on-year, while sales of over 18,000 brands exceeded that of the entire day last year within the first hour of the gala.
\nLiu Bo, president of Tmall, said this year's 11-11 promotional shopping extravaganza presents the most significant opportunity for brands throughout the year, and its role in driving brands' business growth is irreplaceable and increasingly vital.
\nLiu highlighted the importance of the convergence of AI and consumption, saying the company is betting big on AI and aims to help merchants improve product quality and operational efficiency.
\nIt is promoting the large-scale deployment of AI on Taobao and Tmall, and integrating large language models into the platforms' core search and recommendation engines to entice more consumers and boost sales. Tmall will also issue 50 billion yuan worth of shopping coupons and subsidies to shoppers during the buying spree.
\nAccording to JD, another major e-commerce player, the turnover of more than 52,000 brands surged more than 300 percent between 8 pm on Oct 9, when its promotional gala opened on 6 pm on Monday. Over 3,300 product categories saw their sales soar over 100 percent from a year earlier.
\nConsumer electronics maintained rapid growth, with AI-related products experiencing a nearly 200 percent year-on-year increase in sales via JD's online marketplaces, while more than 2,000 home appliance and furniture brands skyrocketed over 100 percent year-on-year.
\nHong Yong, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said major e-commerce platforms have made promotional methods simpler this time, with direct price cuts being a preferred strategy, which is conducive to improving consumers' shopping experience.
\n"It is noteworthy that AI technology is deeply reshaping the decision-making process and operational efficiency in the retail sector. For instance, consumers can precisely select products by using AI-powered search tools, while AI will help merchants lower operational costs and improve efficiency in terms of product design, marketing and customer services," Hong said.
\nHe said China's consumption market is poised for steady growth this year, with a significant rebound expected in the durable goods, electronic devices and home appliance sectors fueled by the consumer goods trade-in program and discounts provided by e-commerce platforms.
\nJason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research, said this year's promotional gala marks a significant milestone for AI in empowering the e-commerce industry, as online retailers have provided shoppers with personalized recommendations with AI tools, analyzing consumer needs and preferences, and optimizing sales strategies.
\nYu said e-commerce platforms have extended the promotional period — as the Singles Day shopping extravaganza has been stretched into a nearly four-week event — emphasizing that the meteoric rise of instant retail, a combination of online shopping and instant delivery, will be a "new battlefield "for major internet and e-commerce companies.
\nThe integration between online and offline shopping will be the future direction for the retail sector, and the key lies in how to make use of online traffic to stimulate consumers' purchasing appetites away from offline shopping scenarios, he added.
\nAs Alibaba has significant investment in instant retail, Taobao Instant Commerce is participating in the promotional event for the first time. At present, a total of 37,000 brands and 400,000 offline stores have been connected to the company's instant retail business.
\nMo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said Chinese consumers have become more value-conscious and are paying more attention to the quality and cost-effectiveness of goods, adding that online retailers should launch new products and upgrade supply chains to attract a new breed of young shoppers.
\nfanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "Employees sort goods at a cross-border e-commerce logistics center in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, in preparation for the upcoming shopping gala.
\nThe extended Singles Day shopping festival this year saw robust sales during its grand opening on Monday evening, with major e-commerce platforms ramping up efforts to provide discounts and shopping subsidies, and simplify promotional methods to attract price-conscious consumers.
\nExperts said that as China's biggest online shopping event, the 11-11 — or Double Eleven promotional campaign — is expected to witness the accelerated application of AI technology in the retail sector to improve merchants' operational efficiency, offer shoppers personalized guidance and bolster sales.
\nData from Tmall, Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform, showed that in the first hour after the shopping carnival kicked off at 8 pm on Monday, 80 brands witnessed their sales surpass 100 million yuan ($14 million). The turnover of more than 30,000 brands doubled year-on-year, while sales of over 18,000 brands exceeded that of the entire day last year within the first hour of the gala.
\nLiu Bo, president of Tmall, said this year's 11-11 promotional shopping extravaganza presents the most significant opportunity for brands throughout the year, and its role in driving brands' business growth is irreplaceable and increasingly vital.
\nLiu highlighted the importance of the convergence of AI and consumption, saying the company is betting big on AI and aims to help merchants improve product quality and operational efficiency.
\nIt is promoting the large-scale deployment of AI on Taobao and Tmall, and integrating large language models into the platforms' core search and recommendation engines to entice more consumers and boost sales. Tmall will also issue 50 billion yuan worth of shopping coupons and subsidies to shoppers during the buying spree.
\nAccording to JD, another major e-commerce player, the turnover of more than 52,000 brands surged more than 300 percent between 8 pm on Oct 9, when its promotional gala opened on 6 pm on Monday. Over 3,300 product categories saw their sales soar over 100 percent from a year earlier.
\nConsumer electronics maintained rapid growth, with AI-related products experiencing a nearly 200 percent year-on-year increase in sales via JD's online marketplaces, while more than 2,000 home appliance and furniture brands skyrocketed over 100 percent year-on-year.
\nHong Yong, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, said major e-commerce platforms have made promotional methods simpler this time, with direct price cuts being a preferred strategy, which is conducive to improving consumers' shopping experience.
\n"It is noteworthy that AI technology is deeply reshaping the decision-making process and operational efficiency in the retail sector. For instance, consumers can precisely select products by using AI-powered search tools, while AI will help merchants lower operational costs and improve efficiency in terms of product design, marketing and customer services," Hong said.
\nHe said China's consumption market is poised for steady growth this year, with a significant rebound expected in the durable goods, electronic devices and home appliance sectors fueled by the consumer goods trade-in program and discounts provided by e-commerce platforms.
\nJason Yu, general manager of CTR Market Research, said this year's promotional gala marks a significant milestone for AI in empowering the e-commerce industry, as online retailers have provided shoppers with personalized recommendations with AI tools, analyzing consumer needs and preferences, and optimizing sales strategies.
\nYu said e-commerce platforms have extended the promotional period — as the Singles Day shopping extravaganza has been stretched into a nearly four-week event — emphasizing that the meteoric rise of instant retail, a combination of online shopping and instant delivery, will be a "new battlefield "for major internet and e-commerce companies.
\nThe integration between online and offline shopping will be the future direction for the retail sector, and the key lies in how to make use of online traffic to stimulate consumers' purchasing appetites away from offline shopping scenarios, he added.
\nAs Alibaba has significant investment in instant retail, Taobao Instant Commerce is participating in the promotional event for the first time. At present, a total of 37,000 brands and 400,000 offline stores have been connected to the company's instant retail business.
\nMo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said Chinese consumers have become more value-conscious and are paying more attention to the quality and cost-effectiveness of goods, adding that online retailers should launch new products and upgrade supply chains to attract a new breed of young shoppers.
\nfanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nFollowing in the footsteps of "Citywalk", "Cityfly" — which ranges from paragliding and skydiving to scenic helicopter rides — is fast becoming a buzzword among young Chinese travelers, reflecting a consumer shift driven by China's burgeoning low-altitude economy.
\nOn an autumn morning, Li Duo, a woman in her early 20s from Shanghai, tried paragliding for the first time, taking off under the guidance of an instructor from a paragliding base on Mogan Mountain in Deqing county, in East China's Zhejiang province.
\n"It's simply breathtaking to glide over the rolling bamboo forests and tea gardens while the wind roars in my ears," Li said with excitement after landing. "It unlocked a new perspective for me and gave me some incredible photos."
\nYang Aiping, manager of the paragliding base, noted that annual visitor numbers have skyrocketed from fewer than 10,000 in 2019 — when the base first opened — to over 100,000 today.
\nIn Zhejiang province, low-altitude tourism is transitioning from a niche adventure to a mainstream pursuit. During the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday earlier this month, Huzhou — which administers Deqing — launched 16 low-altitude flight routes connecting seven sites, attracting a growing number of tourists.
\nDeqing and Anji, another county under Huzhou's administration, have been designated as the provincial-level pilot zones for the low-altitude economy, reflecting strong policy backing for the sector's rapid development in Zhejiang.
\nThe trend is evident nationwide. In Sanya, a resort city in Hainan province, skydiving has become one of the hottest attractions. Zhang Enming, manager of a skydiving base there, said that the base received around 6,000 customers in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 20 percent.
\nOfficial data showed that Sanya's low-altitude tourism sector served approximately 287,000 tourists in the first half of 2024, marking a 112 percent surge from the previous year. The sector generated over 730 million yuan ($102.9 million) in revenue and created 2,300 jobs during the period. The robust growth has continued into this year.
\nZhao Yuehua, an expert from China Development Observation's aviation industry research center, attributed this rise in aerial tourism's popularity to China's fast-developing low-altitude economy, which has reduced flight costs and sparked public enthusiasm for flying experiences.
\nChina's low-altitude economy has gained unprecedented traction after being included in the Government Work Report in 2024, which positioned it as a new growth engine. The sector is projected to reach a market size of 1.5 trillion yuan by 2025 and expand further to 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035, as forecast by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
\nData show that there are 89,000 active enterprises related to the low-altitude economy in China. Among these, approximately 11,700 were registered in the first five months of this year, a 220 percent year-on-year surge that surpassed the total number of registrations for the entire previous year.
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Passengers board a train at Ningwu Railway Station in Shanxi province, which winds through mountains in its northern region with a fare so low that locals call it a "bus pass". Chinese railway operators maintain such non-profit-generating green trains, which stop at every station to let passengers visit friends and relatives with ease.
\n", - "content": "Passengers board a train at Ningwu Railway Station in Shanxi province, which winds through mountains in its northern region with a fare so low that locals call it a "bus pass". Chinese railway operators maintain such non-profit-generating green trains, which stop at every station to let passengers visit friends and relatives with ease.
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\nWith mechanization rates for key staple crops reaching near-saturation levels, China's agricultural machinery market is undergoing a key shift, moving from volume-driven growth to a new phase marked by the replacement of existing fleets with more sophisticated technology, senior executives said.
\nAccording to figures from global agricultural machinery and construction equipment manufacturer Case New Holland (CNH), the mechanization rate in China for corn has hit 90.6 percent, while wheat comes in at 97.6 percent. The rates for rice and soybeans stand at 86.9 percent and 87.9 percent, respectively.
\nThe mature state of mechanization for China's major crops, according to industry insiders, provides a strong foundation for the agricultural machinery industry to move beyond simply expanding mechanization and instead focus on enhancing the quality and capabilities of its equipment.
\n"It is a stage of quantitative change to qualitative change, a process of replacing the old with high-end, large-scale, high-efficiency and intelligent equipment," said Li Kang, manager for CNH China and Mongolia. "For agricultural machinery manufacturers, this means substantial market opportunity."
\nTaking the tractor market as an example, while overall sales have declined year-to-date compared to last year, the segment above 200 horsepower has seen growth. The same holds true for combine harvesters, where models with feeding capacities exceeding 10 kilograms per second have also achieved growth over the previous year, Li said.
\n"We have tractors over 200 horsepower and combine harvesters with feeding capacities over 10 kg per second — these are product lines where we hold a competitive advantage," Li added.
\nGoing forward, Li said that the company will continue to deepen its focus in these areas of expertise and introduce designs that are better tailored to the needs and development of Chinese agriculture.
\nIn April last year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Finance issued a guideline, making it clear to direct greater subsidy support toward high-end products, including intelligent tractors, smart combine harvesters, high-performance planters and intelligent navigation terminals.
\nConcurrently, the policy mandates a gradual reduction and eventual elimination of subsidies for traditional agricultural machinery deemed high in energy consumption, low in efficiency and technologically obsolete.
\nLuca Mainardi, president of CNH Asia-Pacific, said that considering the recent policy changes in China's agricultural machinery subsidies, the government's clear preference for supporting high-efficiency, large-scale equipment has had a positive impact on the company.
\nA survey conducted by the China Agricultural Machinery Distribution Association showed in 2024 that the value of agricultural machinery that is updated and replaced nationwide each year is estimated to be around 300 billion yuan ($42.14 billion).
\nChina has expanded the scope of subsidies for replacing old and worn-out agricultural machinery and raised subsidy levels this year, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in February.
\n"Considering the current complex situation with tariffs and so on, as well as China's advantages in supply chains, we believe we should keep increasing our level of localization," said Mainardi.
\n"This not only meets domestic product demand and enhances our competitiveness in China, but also leverages the advantages of China's supply chain to allow CNH products made in China to be exported," Mainardi added.
\nwangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn
\nTIANJIN — At the recently concluded 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair in Tianjin, the shift in China's agricultural export strategy was on full display.
\nXiao Bo, president of Xinfeng County Zhengda Agricultural Development Co, peeled and sliced navel oranges for visitors to taste, showcasing a range of high-value products like orange wine, tea and dried slices.
\n"We have developed a series of value-added products centered on navel oranges, which have been exported to Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Republic of Korea, with plans to enter markets like Japan and the United Arab Emirates," Xiao said.
\nThis move reflects a broader trend where Chinese agricultural exports are evolving from raw commodities to branded, finished and premium goods, said Hu Bingchuan, director of the agricultural product trade and policy research office at the Institute of Rural Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
\nBeyond individual products, companies like Shaanxi Ruijie Ecological Technology Development Co are exporting premium apple varieties such as "Ruixue" in gift boxes, with overseas sales steadily rising.
\nHowever, the transformation extends further to encompass entire agricultural systems, including breeding, planting, management and digital services.
\nChina's agricultural machinery sector, for instance, saw robust growth in the first half, with exports reaching $9.305 billion, a 26.5 percent year-on-year increase, according to Customs data.
\nZhang Zhanjun, senior manager of the Hebei region at YTO Group Corp, highlighted technological advances, "From the first 'Dongfanghong' tractor to smart agricultural machinery supporting China's smart agriculture, we have made continuous breakthroughs."
\nYituo aims to export over 10,000 tractors this year, up from nearly 8,000 in 2024.
\nIn the agricultural technology section of the fair, bio-bred corn and soybean plants attracted attention for their pest-resistant traits. Beijing Dabeinong Biotechnology Co Ltd has expanded its South American operations since 2013, with several bio-bred soybean products approved for planting locally.
\nSimultaneously, digital integration is accelerating this systemic outreach. Rural Credit Digital Intelligence Technology Co Ltd, for example, leverages the internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence to offer "hardware-software-intelligence "solutions, such as a digital platform for the entire pig industry chain.
\n"We are building a data-driven global smart agriculture service platform to integrate resources and export China's innovative solutions," said Yu Ying, vice-president of the company.
\nThis shift is underpinned by enhanced international cooperation, as seen in initiatives like the Tianjin-Jilin-Guangdong provincial collaboration proposal released at the fair, which aims to deepen regional agricultural coordination.
\n"The application scenarios and value creation of agricultural 'going-global' will undoubtedly surpass our current imagination," Hu said.
\nTIANJIN — At the recently concluded 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair in Tianjin, the shift in China's agricultural export strategy was on full display.
\nXiao Bo, president of Xinfeng County Zhengda Agricultural Development Co, peeled and sliced navel oranges for visitors to taste, showcasing a range of high-value products like orange wine, tea and dried slices.
\n"We have developed a series of value-added products centered on navel oranges, which have been exported to Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Republic of Korea, with plans to enter markets like Japan and the United Arab Emirates," Xiao said.
\nThis move reflects a broader trend where Chinese agricultural exports are evolving from raw commodities to branded, finished and premium goods, said Hu Bingchuan, director of the agricultural product trade and policy research office at the Institute of Rural Development, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
\nBeyond individual products, companies like Shaanxi Ruijie Ecological Technology Development Co are exporting premium apple varieties such as "Ruixue" in gift boxes, with overseas sales steadily rising.
\nHowever, the transformation extends further to encompass entire agricultural systems, including breeding, planting, management and digital services.
\nChina's agricultural machinery sector, for instance, saw robust growth in the first half, with exports reaching $9.305 billion, a 26.5 percent year-on-year increase, according to Customs data.
\nZhang Zhanjun, senior manager of the Hebei region at YTO Group Corp, highlighted technological advances, "From the first 'Dongfanghong' tractor to smart agricultural machinery supporting China's smart agriculture, we have made continuous breakthroughs."
\nYituo aims to export over 10,000 tractors this year, up from nearly 8,000 in 2024.
\nIn the agricultural technology section of the fair, bio-bred corn and soybean plants attracted attention for their pest-resistant traits. Beijing Dabeinong Biotechnology Co Ltd has expanded its South American operations since 2013, with several bio-bred soybean products approved for planting locally.
\nSimultaneously, digital integration is accelerating this systemic outreach. Rural Credit Digital Intelligence Technology Co Ltd, for example, leverages the internet of things, big data, and artificial intelligence to offer "hardware-software-intelligence "solutions, such as a digital platform for the entire pig industry chain.
\n"We are building a data-driven global smart agriculture service platform to integrate resources and export China's innovative solutions," said Yu Ying, vice-president of the company.
\nThis shift is underpinned by enhanced international cooperation, as seen in initiatives like the Tianjin-Jilin-Guangdong provincial collaboration proposal released at the fair, which aims to deepen regional agricultural coordination.
\n"The application scenarios and value creation of agricultural 'going-global' will undoubtedly surpass our current imagination," Hu said.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/015/20251022_015_01_13094.png\")
Employees complete export orders for solar photovoltaic products in the digital workshop of a company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, on March 22.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/015/20251022_015_01_34094.png\")
People watch TV programs at their home in a village in Cameroon on Oct 8.
\nChinese solar panel manufacturers are increasingly setting their sights on emerging markets across Africa, together with Oceania and other parts of Asia, as growth slows in traditional export destinations like Europe and Latin America, said industry experts and company executives.
\nFueled by ambitious renewable energy targets worldwide and the increasing maturity of photovoltaic technology, these new markets are becoming a crucial destination for China's solar sector, which boasts significant advantages in technology and cost controls, they said.
\n"Emerging markets have demonstrated stable growth since 2022, with export volumes hitting new highs in the second half of 2024," said Wang Bohua, honorary chairman of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association.
\nThe association said that in the first six months of 2025, China's solar panel exports to Africa surged 47.5 percent year-on-year, while exports to Oceania increased by 23.7 percent. North America and Asia saw growth rates of 15 percent and 12.2 percent, respectively.
\n"Importantly, these markets exhibit less volatility compared to the European market," said Wang.
\nThis shift in focus is prompting Chinese companies to invest directly in these emerging markets, with several firms having announced plans to establish manufacturing facilities and partnerships in Africa and other regions.
\nThe CPIA said that in the first half, the number of countries and regions experiencing year-on-year growth in solar panel imports from China reached a total of 115.
\nAs many as 51 of them saw import growth rates exceeding 100 percent, it said.
\nAmid China's global ascendance in the manufacture and sale of renewable energy technologies, domestic companies — making the vast majority of solar panels, cells and wafers worldwide — are displaying growing influence worldwide, allowing the developing world to produce cheap electricity from the sun.
\nWith the ever-decreasing prices of Chinese PV panels, domestic firms are also seeking new markets. African countries offer huge potential markets with millions of people on the continent lacking access to electricity and power outages a common phenomenon.
\nChinese solar power giant Longi Green Energy Technology Co said it has supplied over 3 gigawatts of its high-efficiency photovoltaic products to renewable energy projects across 38 African nations, further contributing to the region's energy transition.
\nThese projects, including a 100-megawatt photovoltaic power station in central Tunisia's Kairouan province — the largest PV power plant currently under construction in Tunisia — have substantially helped drive the construction of high-standard clean energy projects, said James Jin, president of Longi MEA and CA.
\n"Amid Africa's surging energy demand and fragile grid infrastructure, the combination of solar power and energy storage offers a lower level cost of energy compared to other power generation methods on the continent. The widespread availability of solar energy will be crucial to ensuring 'energy equity' and sustainable green development across the continent," Jin said.
\nLin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University, said: "Chinese companies have been proactively building overseas production networks. This not only helps them capitalize on new opportunities in traditional markets and explore emerging markets, but also enhances the resilience of the global supply chain."
\nLin believes Chinese solar companies are playing a crucial role in Africa's energy transition, offering both technology and investment to address the continent's growing energy needs.
\nThe combination of China's manufacturing prowess in solar technology and Africa's abundant sunshine creates a complementary relationship, enabling the deployment of affordable and sustainable energy solutions, he said.
\nAccording to Ember, an energy tracking group, Chinese companies shipped out solar equipment to a vast range of countries on the African continent over the course of the past year, with exports adding up to more than 15 GW of solar capacity.
\nSolar imports from China rose 60 percent between July 2024 and June 2025. The volume of solar panels imported meanwhile has the potential to significantly increase power generation in many African countries, with South Africa and Nigeria, two of Africa's largest economies, leading the pack, it said.
\nSierra Leone imported the equivalent of more than half its total current electricity capacity, and Chad, nearly half. Algeria, the third-biggest importer on the continent, is using the modules in solar farms that Chinese companies are building there. Solar panels have also been sprouting on the rooftops of homes and businesses in cities and villages, it said.
\nThe US pulling back from supporting "green energy innovation "could lead to China increasing its influence in Africa while impacting the continent's development and environmental sustainability, said Lin.
\nHowever, despite the potential for solar energy, Africa's energy investments are primarily directed toward fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas, said the International Energy Agency.
\nNearly two-thirds of energy investments in Africa favor these traditional, carbon-intensive sources, it said.
\nThe CPIA said the search for new markets comes as traditional export powerhouses struggle to maintain high growth rates.
\nIn the first half of 2025, solar panel exports to Europe, the Middle East and Latin America declined 12.3 percent, 14.9 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively, the association said.
\nHowever, the potential of these emerging markets remains largely untapped, it said.
\nIn 2024, the top 10 global solar markets accounted for over 75 percent of the world's total market share. While China's domestic market saw a staggering 212.21 GW of new solar installations in the first half of 2025, many emerging markets are still striving to surpass the 1 GW threshold.
\nBloombergNEF data show that the number of countries and regions with at least 1 GW of installed solar capacity reached 36 in 2024, up from 32 in 2023, and is projected to reach 40 in 2025.
\nWang from the CPIA cautioned that while global solar installations will continue to grow in 2025, the pace of growth is slowing.
\nSome traditional overseas markets are experiencing a contraction in installations, while demand in emerging markets is growing rapidly. However, due to their smaller scale, these emerging markets will have a limited impact on overall growth, he said.
\nLooking ahead, the potential of emerging markets is significant.
\nSaudi Arabia has set a target of installing over 100 GW of solar capacity by 2030. India, with its abundant resources and vast market demand, also presents tremendous opportunities for solar development. The Indian government has been actively promoting renewable energy development and has set ambitious solar installation targets.
\nAs a result, the sustained growth in global demand for solar applications has driven further expansion of the industry's production scale. Chinese solar companies, leveraging their significant advantages in technology and cost controls, are expected to continue to unleash competitive advanced production capacity.
\nAccording to the CPIA, China has achieved steady growth in manufacturing and maintained a high global share in the capacity and output of all major segments of the solar industry chain, continuing to maintain its position as the center of the global solar sector.
\nIncreasing competition in the industry is driving Chinese companies to accelerate their global expansion, it said.
\nAmid this backdrop, Chinese solar companies are actively pursuing various strategies to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and expand their global footprint, according to TrendForce's energy trend research division.
\nThese strategies include production capacity cooperation, localized production, direct exports and diversified trade channels, it said.
\nSome companies are adopting innovative cooperation models that combine local partnerships with technology transfers, effectively shortening the time it takes for products to reach target markets, reducing logistics costs, and better meeting the needs of regions such as Europe and the Middle East.
\nzhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nShukhrat Ibragimov, CEO of ERG, highlighted China's robust demand for critical resources, such as copper, aluminum, chrome and green steel, and forecasted continuous growth for these resources, partly fueled by infrastructure stimulus measures.
\n"China may put more efforts to support domestic demand as part of its five-year plan, including in steel-intensive infrastructure and construction sectors," Ibragimov said.
\n"In the coming years, demand for copper, aluminum, chrome, and green steel is also expected to see moderate-to-high growth rates, as the energy transition accelerates and industrialization gains pace across China amid other emerging economies."
\nTo capitalize on this rising demand, Ibragimov said the company will continue to strengthen its production lines, maximize capacity utilization and optimize costs at a systemic level.
\nHe also emphasized the company's commitment to moving to mid and downstream and expanding into higher value-added segments to enhance value creation.
\nAnalysts believe China's ambitious infrastructure initiatives, combined with its growing appetite for high-grade metals, position the country as an appealing market for global mining companies seeking dependable, long-term revenue streams.
\nThis strong domestic demand underpins a significant opportunity for international players, said Zhao Xiangbin, chief strategist at Beijing Gold and Forex Fortune Investment Management.
\nWith increasing emphasis on green technologies, the nation's drive for electric vehicles and renewable energy will significantly boost demand for critical minerals essential for battery production, such as lithium and cobalt, he said.
\n"China has a robust demand for a range of commodities, including iron ore, copper, and lithium," he said, attributing this to its rapid industrialization and urbanization.
\nChina's consistent commitment to open trade policies instills greater confidence in companies looking to make substantial investments in the country, he added.
\nAccording to Ibragimov, copper, widely regarded as a bellwether for economic health, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent over the longer term (2025-30).
\n"This growth will be underpinned by rapid industrialization and continued demand from China, as well as from South and Southeast Asia," he said.
\nIbragimov said China is strategically pivoting toward domestic consumption as a key growth driver.
\nThe government has amplified stimulus measures, including "trade-in programs", and declared "boosting consumption and domestic household spending" as the top policy priority in its 2025 Government Work Report, he said.
\nThis domestic consumption push is already yielding results. China's automotive market recorded an 11 percent year-on-year growth in both production and sales in the second quarter. Continued policy support aimed at stimulating car consumption has enhanced market quality, encouraged new product launches, and boosted consumer confidence.
\n", - "content": "The global energy transition and accelerating industrialization across emerging economies, especially China, are propelling critical resources into a period of sustained structural deficit, creating significant opportunities for global metals and mining companies like Eurasian Resources Group, said a top executive.
\nShukhrat Ibragimov, CEO of ERG, highlighted China's robust demand for critical resources, such as copper, aluminum, chrome and green steel, and forecasted continuous growth for these resources, partly fueled by infrastructure stimulus measures.
\n"China may put more efforts to support domestic demand as part of its five-year plan, including in steel-intensive infrastructure and construction sectors," Ibragimov said.
\n"In the coming years, demand for copper, aluminum, chrome, and green steel is also expected to see moderate-to-high growth rates, as the energy transition accelerates and industrialization gains pace across China amid other emerging economies."
\nTo capitalize on this rising demand, Ibragimov said the company will continue to strengthen its production lines, maximize capacity utilization and optimize costs at a systemic level.
\nHe also emphasized the company's commitment to moving to mid and downstream and expanding into higher value-added segments to enhance value creation.
\nAnalysts believe China's ambitious infrastructure initiatives, combined with its growing appetite for high-grade metals, position the country as an appealing market for global mining companies seeking dependable, long-term revenue streams.
\nThis strong domestic demand underpins a significant opportunity for international players, said Zhao Xiangbin, chief strategist at Beijing Gold and Forex Fortune Investment Management.
\nWith increasing emphasis on green technologies, the nation's drive for electric vehicles and renewable energy will significantly boost demand for critical minerals essential for battery production, such as lithium and cobalt, he said.
\n"China has a robust demand for a range of commodities, including iron ore, copper, and lithium," he said, attributing this to its rapid industrialization and urbanization.
\nChina's consistent commitment to open trade policies instills greater confidence in companies looking to make substantial investments in the country, he added.
\nAccording to Ibragimov, copper, widely regarded as a bellwether for economic health, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.4 percent over the longer term (2025-30).
\n"This growth will be underpinned by rapid industrialization and continued demand from China, as well as from South and Southeast Asia," he said.
\nIbragimov said China is strategically pivoting toward domestic consumption as a key growth driver.
\nThe government has amplified stimulus measures, including "trade-in programs", and declared "boosting consumption and domestic household spending" as the top policy priority in its 2025 Government Work Report, he said.
\nThis domestic consumption push is already yielding results. China's automotive market recorded an 11 percent year-on-year growth in both production and sales in the second quarter. Continued policy support aimed at stimulating car consumption has enhanced market quality, encouraged new product launches, and boosted consumer confidence.
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Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant attempts a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA preseason game on Oct 14 in Birmingham, Alabama.
\nHOUSTON — Kevin Durant said Monday that signing an extension with the Houston Rockets was a "no brainer".
\nDurant spoke of the deal a day after he signed the two-year extension that could keep the superstar with the Rockets through the 2027-28 season, and a day before playing his first game with the team after a blockbuster summer trade.
\n"I'm excited," he said after practice. "That's what the intent was when I came here — to try to build with this group as long as possible. So, it was a no brainer to sign on that line."
\nThe second year of the extension is at Durant's option. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, cited Durant's business partner Rich Kleiman and said it could be worth $90 million. If Durant plays both seasons as planned, that $90 million would push his career on-court earnings to nearly $600 million — which could be an NBA record, depending on how long LeBron James continues to play.
\nDurant — a 15-time All-Star, one of only seven players in NBA history with that many selections — was eligible for an extension that could have been worth $122 million. He opted for less, a move that will provide the Rockets plenty of flexibility for other deals going forward.
\nDurant said discussions with general manager Rafael Stone and coach Ime Udoka made him feel good about the deal they agreed to.
\n"Talking to Rafael and Ime, how they wanted to build the team and how I see myself in this organization, I just thought it was a perfect contract for us," he said. "So, I'm glad we could get that out of the way. We won't have to worry about external noise throughout the season ifididn't have the contract signed. So (now we can) just worry about basketball and focus on the season."
\nThe Rockets open the season Tuesday night against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
\nTeammate Alperen Sengun was thrilled to learn that Durant would be staying with the Rockets beyond this season and said it meant a lot to see him take less money to remain in Houston.
\n"We see how bad he wants to play, how bad he wants to win," Sengun said. "I saw he took a pay cut, too, and that's important. We already know how much he cares about the team, how much he helps everybody. So happy to see that."
\nDurant joined the Rockets from Phoenix in July as part of a seven-team trade that sent Jalen Green, the second overall pick in the 2021 draft, and Dillon Brooks to the Suns. With Durant on the team, and point guard Fred VanVleet out for the season with a knee injury, the Rockets plan to employ a jumbo starting lineup to start the season.
\nUdoka said Monday that Durant, Sengun and Steven Adams, who are all 6-foot-11 (2.11-meter), and the 6-foot-10 Jabari Smith Jr will start against the Thunder, with Amen Thompson, a 6-foot-7 forward, moving to point guard.
\nDurant admired the Rockets leadership from afar before joining the team, and was impressed with how Houston climbed out of the NBA's basement in the last two seasons under Udoka after being among the league's worst teams in the three seasons before his arrival.
\nHouston finished second in the Western Conference last season before losing to the Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.
\n"Just how dedicated they were to turning this around and making Houston a contender again," he said. "Very dedicated to the city of Houston and the franchise. I could feel that as an opponent. To walk in here every day, you see the attention on detail from everybody. Not just the leadership of Rafael, Ime and (owner) Tilman Fertitta, but everybody who works here has the level of detail that it takes to become a successful team and franchise."
\n"So, I'm happy I'm a part of that," he continued. "I'm going to keep working and building, and show my worth here."
\nUdoka has already seen Durant have an impact on his team this preseason and believes his decision to sign the extension could be a boost for his young players.
\n"You see a guy that's as accomplished as he is, and he sees the talent and the potential that we have and … the young guys being around that only brings more confidence for sure," Udoka said. "A guy that's been around as much, and played in different systems, just to be that complimentary of these young guys — yeah I think it rubs off on them."
\nHouston is the fifth franchise the 37-year-old Durant has played for, and Tuesday will mark the beginning of his 18th NBA season, after he missed the entire 2019-20 season due to injury. He's been impressed with the team's young core since his arrival and is eager to see what they can do this season.
\n"They seem very experienced and professional, and that just is a testament to the organization and those guys as individuals that they care about their craft," he said. "So it made it easy just to come in here and fit in. Everybody has been incredible thus far, and I'm looking forward to the start of the season."
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Linde Hydraulics (China) announces its renaming to LHY Powertrain, at the SDHI Weichai Power Global Partners' Conference on Sunday.
\n![](\"https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/resfile/2025-10-22/020/20251022_020_02_74174.png\")
\nAt the SDHI Weichai Power Global Partners' Conference on Saturday, Weichai Power announced that its group member, Linde Hydraulics (China), has been renamed LHY Powertrain — a move signaling its strategic shift for future market operations.
\nAs a century-old brand inheriting German technological DNA, Linde Hydraulics was founded in Munich in 1904. It relocated to Aschaffenburg in 1907 and developed the world's first hydrostatically driven vehicle. In the 1980s, it launched the Series 02 pump motor.
\nFollowing its strategic restructuring by Weichai, Linde Hydraulics embarked on a path of global development through Sino-German cooperation.
\nWeichai Power set up an intelligent hydraulic manufacturing plant in Germany to create advanced research and development platforms and automated production lines. Later, Weichai Power invested 2 billion yuan ($280.8 million) in building a hydraulic R&D and manufacturing base in Weifang, Shandong province, to promote the commercialization of key hydraulic technologies.
\nAccording to Weichai Power, the renaming of LHY Powertrain is not only an inheritance of Linde Hydraulics' century-old technology but a strategic transformation for the future. The letter "L", retaining the classic wavy element of Linde Hydraulics, is optimized into a symmetrical structure, carrying the century-old brand history; "HY" is derived from the first two letters of "Hydraulics", highlighting LHY's core business; the word "Powertrain" below conveys that Linde Hydraulics (China) has been transformed from a single hydraulic component supplier to a system solution provider.
\n"The new LHY Powertrain brand demonstrates our commitment to the synergy of global resources and working together as a team. We are breaking down silos to integrate our R&D teams in China and Germany into a global R&D force," said Milos Vukovic, head of the LHY R&D Center.
\nThrough years of collaborative development, LHY Powertrain now has four production bases worldwide, eight subsidiaries in Europe, the United States and China, and more than 60 sales and service partners in more than 50 countries. To date, LHY has obtained 593 patents, including 106 invention patents.
\n", - "content": "Linde Hydraulics (China) announces its renaming to LHY Powertrain, at the SDHI Weichai Power Global Partners' Conference on Sunday.
\n\nAt the SDHI Weichai Power Global Partners' Conference on Saturday, Weichai Power announced that its group member, Linde Hydraulics (China), has been renamed LHY Powertrain — a move signaling its strategic shift for future market operations.
\nAs a century-old brand inheriting German technological DNA, Linde Hydraulics was founded in Munich in 1904. It relocated to Aschaffenburg in 1907 and developed the world's first hydrostatically driven vehicle. In the 1980s, it launched the Series 02 pump motor.
\nFollowing its strategic restructuring by Weichai, Linde Hydraulics embarked on a path of global development through Sino-German cooperation.
\nWeichai Power set up an intelligent hydraulic manufacturing plant in Germany to create advanced research and development platforms and automated production lines. Later, Weichai Power invested 2 billion yuan ($280.8 million) in building a hydraulic R&D and manufacturing base in Weifang, Shandong province, to promote the commercialization of key hydraulic technologies.
\nAccording to Weichai Power, the renaming of LHY Powertrain is not only an inheritance of Linde Hydraulics' century-old technology but a strategic transformation for the future. The letter "L", retaining the classic wavy element of Linde Hydraulics, is optimized into a symmetrical structure, carrying the century-old brand history; "HY" is derived from the first two letters of "Hydraulics", highlighting LHY's core business; the word "Powertrain" below conveys that Linde Hydraulics (China) has been transformed from a single hydraulic component supplier to a system solution provider.
\n"The new LHY Powertrain brand demonstrates our commitment to the synergy of global resources and working together as a team. We are breaking down silos to integrate our R&D teams in China and Germany into a global R&D force," said Milos Vukovic, head of the LHY R&D Center.
\nThrough years of collaborative development, LHY Powertrain now has four production bases worldwide, eight subsidiaries in Europe, the United States and China, and more than 60 sales and service partners in more than 50 countries. To date, LHY has obtained 593 patents, including 106 invention patents.
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\nIt was one of the 156 key projects launched nationwide during the period when the country was striving to build up the basic industries essential for national industrialization. These projects, spanning sectors such as steel, machinery, energy and chemical engineering, laid the foundation for China's industrialization in its early days, marking a determined stride from an agricultural society toward industrial prowess.
\nOver 70 years later, Luoyang Bearing Group stands as a testament to this enduring vision, as it has evolved into an innovation-driven enterprise manufacturing over 30,000 types of high-precision bearings, vital to industries ranging from aerospace and wind power to rail transit and marine engineering.
\nDuring a visit to the company in May, President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reflected on this remarkable progress, saying: "China has always adhered to the path of developing the real economy. From the past reliance on imported matches, soap and iron, to now becoming the world's largest manufacturing country with the most complete industrial categories, we have taken the right path."
\nSticking to this path, China has remained the world's largest manufacturing country for 15 consecutive years. Observers noted that this transformative journey underscores the profound efficacy of the five-year plan system as a fundamental instrument of China's governance.
\nFive-year plans are crucial strategic documents that outline national goals, major tasks and policy directions in various sectors for each five-year period.
\nIt is an approach that experts say maintains policy continuity and stability toward established goals, and ensures the efficient and well-calibrated allocation of resources.
\nFormulating and implementing five-year plans has been a hallmark of the Communist Party of China's governance, enabling China to promote coordinated economic and social development over the medium and long terms. For China, the consistent theme from the first Five-Year Plan to the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), as President Xi pointed out, has been to build China into a modern socialist country.
\nFor more than seven decades, a key to the enduring vitality of the five-year plan system lies in "a synergistic relationship in which the top-level design and long-term perspective of national planning effectively complement the microlevel efficiency and innovative drive of the market economy", said Yan Yilong, deputy dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University.
\n"This system operates on three pillars: building consensus on national goals through political guidance and scientific planning, breaking down goals into actionable tasks with evaluation and supervision, and ensuring resource allocation to support these objectives," Yan said.
\nThe five-year plans are not merely economic plans but comprehensive national development blueprints, and the robust implementation of these blueprints is the highlight of China's governance, he added.
\nAcknowledging the nature and significance of China's five-year plan system, The Diplomat, a Washington, DC-based foreign affairs magazine, noted that "the plans are neither rigid blueprints nor mere guidelines. Instead, they act as authoritative signals that shape the behavior of ministries, provincial governments, State-owned enterprises, private firms, and increasingly foreign investors".
\nOver the decades, China's five-year plans have guided continuous progress in national development and living standards, from ensuring adequate food and clothing after completing the sixth and seventh five-year plans in the 1980s to propelling China's total economic output to become the world's second-largest in the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) period.
\n"Five-year plans illustrate the nation's shift from a planned economy to a socialist market economy," said Zhang Zhanbin, director of the Chinese Modernization Research Center at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee.
\nHe highlighted the transformative power of these plans by citing the example of the revitalization of Northeast China, comprising Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces.
\nThe region became the nation's heavy-industry heartland during the first Five-Year Plan period and was reinvigorated decades later by the 10th Five-Year Plan (2001-05), which proposed to support the adjustment and transformation of the old industrial base. Each subsequent five-year plan has included dedicated sections outlining tasks for Northeast China's revitalization.
\nThe 14th Five-Year Plan has initiated a more comprehensive revitalization phase for Northeast China, with a State Council-approved implementation plan outlining a clear road map for the region's future.
\n"The elevating of the strategic positioning of Northeast China in the recent five-year plans reflects the Party and the country's earnest expectations for its comprehensive revitalization in the new era," Zhang said.
\nPivotal stage
\nThe year 2025 signifies the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and is pivotal in shaping the subsequent five-year agenda.
\nThe 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the draft proposals of which are being discussed at the ongoing fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, is tasked with achieving "decisive progress" in basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035, said Yan.
\nSpeaking at a symposium with provincial leaders in Shanghai in April, Xi pointed out that the scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans represent an important experience of the Party in governing the country and a major political strength of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
\nXi, who previously led the drafting groups for both the 13th and 14th five-year plans, has consistently emphasized strategic foresight in guiding each phase of national development.
\nDuring the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period, he underscored that this stage was decisive for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and highlighted the importance of leveraging strategic opportunities. For the 14th Five-Year Plan, he outlined the historic mission of advancing toward the second centenary goal and called for a profound understanding of the new stage of development, including its characteristics and requirements.
\nBroad consensus
\nLooking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, Xi has highlighted that the formulation and implementation of this plan has immense significance for fully realizing the strategic initiatives outlined at the 20th CPC National Congress and advancing Chinese modernization.
\nIn an instruction in May, he emphasized the importance of integrating top-level design with seeking advice from the public, enhancing research and discussions, and building broad consensus, and stressed sound, democratic and law-based decision-making to ensure that the next five-year plan is formulated with high quality.
\nA key feature of the planning process has been the emphasis on public participation. From May 20 to June 20, an online campaign soliciting opinions for the 15th Five-Year Plan received over 3.11 million suggestions from the public. Xi described this as a vivid example of whole-process people's democracy and urged relevant departments to carefully study and absorb these valuable insights.
\nBy integrating visionary guidance with inclusive governance, China's "target governance mechanism", exemplified by the five-year plan system, continues to be a vital tool for aligning national ambitions with the aspirations of its people, said Yan, the Tsinghua expert.
\nAs China navigates a complex landscape of technological acceleration, economic transformation and strategic competition, the next five-year plan represents a critical step toward securing sustainable and high-quality development, he added.
\njihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nZhaotong, a city in Southwest China's Yunnan province, is home to Yiliang, one of the 832 counties lifted out of the doldrums by China's poverty alleviation drive.
\nSince then, Zhaotong has capitalized on its special agricultural products to further push economic growth and improve rural living standards.
\nThe city ranks first in Yunnan in the cultivation of apples, bamboo, gastrodia elata, Sichuan peppers and potato seed tubers. Last year, its total agricultural output value exceeded 150 billion yuan ($21.06 billion), and this year it is expected to reach 180 billion, local officials said.
\nGastrodia elata, an orchid-like plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, has blossomed into a pillar industry of the county and reshaped its economy.
\nIn Yiliang's Baozang village, farmer Jiang Qingkun has benefited from the transformation. In the past, Jiang was forced to seek work away from home due to low agricultural returns. But he literally returned to his roots when the gastrodia industry began to flourish.
\n"We used to get about 7.5 (metric) tons per hectare, but now it's 26.2 tons, which can earn over 100,000 yuan," Jiang said, adding that the family's annual income now exceeds 1 million yuan.
\nBefore 2020, local farmers relied on self-cultivated fungi for planting gastrodia, resulting in low yields and carrying high risks. To overcome these challenges, Zhaotong established a comprehensive germplasm resource base for gastrodia, collaborating with research institutions to develop high-yield and stable varieties such as Zhaowuma No 1.
\nThe city also attracted investment to establish standardized production facilities for the fungi needed to grow gastrodia, significantly boosting production capacity.
\nYunnan Senhao Fungi, a key player in the sector, has seen annual production reach 1.9 million bags, with sales extending nationwide.
\nLong Tonghong, production manager at the company, said the Wutianma fungus strain they developed jointly with research institutes, can increase a farmer's income by more than 60,000 yuan per hectare. Gastrodia has been officially included in the national "medicine and food homology" catalog. The fresh gastrodia output of the city has reached 58,200 tons and the industry's comprehensive output value stood at 9.39 billion yuan by the end of 2024.
\nSpecialty agricultural products have played a crucial role over the past five years in consolidating the victory over poverty alleviation and ensuring the rise of rural incomes, according to officials and experts.
\nChina made remarkable strides in rural vitalization during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), particularly in improving the livelihoods of once impoverished rural people.
\nSince then, each of the 832 counties lifted out of poverty has developed two to three leading industries, with the total output value exceeding 1.7 trillion yuan, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
\nRural incomes have continued to rise over the past five years, with the average disposable income of rural residents reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024. The income gap between urban and rural residents is narrowing, with the ratio decreasing from 2.56 yuan to 1 yuan in 2020, to 2.34 to 1 in 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun said.
\nThe agricultural sector has seen significant growth. The revenue of large-scale agricultural processing enterprises reached 18 trillion yuan last year. New industries and business models such as rural e-commerce and tourism are thriving, Han added.
\nResettlement communities
\nMaojiawan in Ludian county is the largest resettlement community for poverty alleviation in China. Jobs are available at a "green" food park just half a kilometer away, an edible fungi base 1 km away, a scallion production base about 2 km away, and an apple orchard 3 km away.
\nZhang Shaofen, a formerly impoverished farmer now living in Tao-yuan community, said that in her spare time, she works at the scallion base where she earns 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a month.
\n"The scallion base is a major employer," said manager Xu Jianhua. "From mulching and planting, to harvesting and transport, every hectare of land requires 150 laborers," he said.
\nLast year, the area's core industrial bases provided 200,000 work opportunities for local farmers and relocated residents.
\nThese industries take into account local resources, market prospects, and labor absorption capacity, and have strong momentum for growth. Among them, edible fungi have emerged as a key sector serving poverty alleviation.
\nYunnan Yunmeng Biotechnology brought in technical teams from Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces to provide hands-on guidance, and partnered with research institutes including the Kunming Edible Fungi Research Institute of the All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives and the Guangdong Academy of Sciences. The collaboration boosted the output of mushroom cultivation sticks.
\n"Now we've basically reached the break-even point, and we expect to turn a steady profit starting next year," said Li Xiaoyang, deputy general manager of the company.
\nTo sharpen its competitive edge, the company is developing sales of graded dried mushrooms, and exploring new varieties such as artificially cultivated lurid bolete, or jianshouqing mushrooms.
\nNational strategy
\nZhaotong's efforts reflect a broader national strategy to consolidate poverty alleviation achievements and promote rural vitalization. Minister Han highlighted the importance of the five-year transition period that followed the 2020 victory over poverty. Its aim was to solidify and expand poverty alleviation results, and ensure a seamless transition to rural vitalization, he said at a news conference last month.
\nApproaches during the transition period have continued support for impoverished rural residents, enhancing their economic vitality and resilience.
\nDuring this period, efforts have been made to prevent large-scale returns to poverty. A robust monitoring and assistance system was established, providing targeted support to over 600 million people. This proactive approach helped ensure early intervention and support for those at risk, effectively reducing the chances of poverty relapse, Han said.
\nEfforts have also focused on improving people's motivation by combining developmental assistance with bottom-line guarantees, and emphasizing the importance of self-driven growth. Over 85 percent of formerly impoverished households have benefited from industry support, and employment initiatives have kept over 30 million people in stable jobs.
\nThe transition period identified 160 key counties for rural vitalization, with significant resources directed to these areas. The central government has allocated over 850 billion yuan to support rural infrastructure and public services, leading to improved transportation, telecommunications, education, healthcare, and cultural facilities.
\n"China's poverty alleviation success has not only improved domestic conditions but also garnered international recognition, contributing Chinese solutions and wisdom to global poverty reduction efforts," Han said.
\nMaierdan Mugaiti, a vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said the construction of livable and workable rural areas has seen significant progress.
\nLocal authorities have tailored development strategies to boost rural industries and living conditions. The national average toilet coverage rate has reached 76 percent, and over 90 percent of administrative villages now manage waste effectively.
\nRural infrastructure has also been significantly upgraded. The total length of rural roads now exceeds 4.64 million km, with 5G coverage reaching over 90 percent of administrative villages.
\n"As the delivery network now extends deeper into rural areas, more farmers can now send and receive parcels right at their doorstep," Maierdan said.
\nIn addition, initiatives like the county-level medical system have made healthcare more accessible, with over 95 percent of village clinics covered by medical insurance. More than 140,000 elderly care facilities and over 16,000 rural nursing homes have been built, enabling senior citizens to enjoy a wider range of elderly care services, he added.
\nzhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nSince then, Zhaotong has capitalized on its special agricultural products to further push economic growth and improve rural living standards.
\nThe city ranks first in Yunnan in the cultivation of apples, bamboo, gastrodia elata, Sichuan peppers and potato seed tubers. Last year, its total agricultural output value exceeded 150 billion yuan ($21.06 billion), and this year it is expected to reach 180 billion, local officials said.
\nGastrodia elata, an orchid-like plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, has blossomed into a pillar industry of the county and reshaped its economy.
\nIn Yiliang's Baozang village, farmer Jiang Qingkun has benefited from the transformation. In the past, Jiang was forced to seek work away from home due to low agricultural returns. But he literally returned to his roots when the gastrodia industry began to flourish.
\n"We used to get about 7.5 (metric) tons per hectare, but now it's 26.2 tons, which can earn over 100,000 yuan," Jiang said, adding that the family's annual income now exceeds 1 million yuan.
\nBefore 2020, local farmers relied on self-cultivated fungi for planting gastrodia, resulting in low yields and carrying high risks. To overcome these challenges, Zhaotong established a comprehensive germplasm resource base for gastrodia, collaborating with research institutions to develop high-yield and stable varieties such as Zhaowuma No 1.
\nThe city also attracted investment to establish standardized production facilities for the fungi needed to grow gastrodia, significantly boosting production capacity.
\nYunnan Senhao Fungi, a key player in the sector, has seen annual production reach 1.9 million bags, with sales extending nationwide.
\nLong Tonghong, production manager at the company, said the Wutianma fungus strain they developed jointly with research institutes, can increase a farmer's income by more than 60,000 yuan per hectare. Gastrodia has been officially included in the national "medicine and food homology" catalog. The fresh gastrodia output of the city has reached 58,200 tons and the industry's comprehensive output value stood at 9.39 billion yuan by the end of 2024.
\nSpecialty agricultural products have played a crucial role over the past five years in consolidating the victory over poverty alleviation and ensuring the rise of rural incomes, according to officials and experts.
\nChina made remarkable strides in rural vitalization during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), particularly in improving the livelihoods of once impoverished rural people.
\nSince then, each of the 832 counties lifted out of poverty has developed two to three leading industries, with the total output value exceeding 1.7 trillion yuan, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
\nRural incomes have continued to rise over the past five years, with the average disposable income of rural residents reaching 23,119 yuan in 2024. The income gap between urban and rural residents is narrowing, with the ratio decreasing from 2.56 yuan to 1 yuan in 2020, to 2.34 to 1 in 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Han Jun said.
\nThe agricultural sector has seen significant growth. The revenue of large-scale agricultural processing enterprises reached 18 trillion yuan last year. New industries and business models such as rural e-commerce and tourism are thriving, Han added.
\nResettlement communities
\nMaojiawan in Ludian county is the largest resettlement community for poverty alleviation in China. Jobs are available at a "green" food park just half a kilometer away, an edible fungi base 1 km away, a scallion production base about 2 km away, and an apple orchard 3 km away.
\nZhang Shaofen, a formerly impoverished farmer now living in Tao-yuan community, said that in her spare time, she works at the scallion base where she earns 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a month.
\n"The scallion base is a major employer," said manager Xu Jianhua. "From mulching and planting, to harvesting and transport, every hectare of land requires 150 laborers," he said.
\nLast year, the area's core industrial bases provided 200,000 work opportunities for local farmers and relocated residents.
\nThese industries take into account local resources, market prospects, and labor absorption capacity, and have strong momentum for growth. Among them, edible fungi have emerged as a key sector serving poverty alleviation.
\nYunnan Yunmeng Biotechnology brought in technical teams from Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces to provide hands-on guidance, and partnered with research institutes including the Kunming Edible Fungi Research Institute of the All China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives and the Guangdong Academy of Sciences. The collaboration boosted the output of mushroom cultivation sticks.
\n"Now we've basically reached the break-even point, and we expect to turn a steady profit starting next year," said Li Xiaoyang, deputy general manager of the company.
\nTo sharpen its competitive edge, the company is developing sales of graded dried mushrooms, and exploring new varieties such as artificially cultivated lurid bolete, or jianshouqing mushrooms.
\nNational strategy
\nZhaotong's efforts reflect a broader national strategy to consolidate poverty alleviation achievements and promote rural vitalization. Minister Han highlighted the importance of the five-year transition period that followed the 2020 victory over poverty. Its aim was to solidify and expand poverty alleviation results, and ensure a seamless transition to rural vitalization, he said at a news conference last month.
\nApproaches during the transition period have continued support for impoverished rural residents, enhancing their economic vitality and resilience.
\nDuring this period, efforts have been made to prevent large-scale returns to poverty. A robust monitoring and assistance system was established, providing targeted support to over 600 million people. This proactive approach helped ensure early intervention and support for those at risk, effectively reducing the chances of poverty relapse, Han said.
\nEfforts have also focused on improving people's motivation by combining developmental assistance with bottom-line guarantees, and emphasizing the importance of self-driven growth. Over 85 percent of formerly impoverished households have benefited from industry support, and employment initiatives have kept over 30 million people in stable jobs.
\nThe transition period identified 160 key counties for rural vitalization, with significant resources directed to these areas. The central government has allocated over 850 billion yuan to support rural infrastructure and public services, leading to improved transportation, telecommunications, education, healthcare, and cultural facilities.
\n"China's poverty alleviation success has not only improved domestic conditions but also garnered international recognition, contributing Chinese solutions and wisdom to global poverty reduction efforts," Han said.
\nMaierdan Mugaiti, a vice-minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said the construction of livable and workable rural areas has seen significant progress.
\nLocal authorities have tailored development strategies to boost rural industries and living conditions. The national average toilet coverage rate has reached 76 percent, and over 90 percent of administrative villages now manage waste effectively.
\nRural infrastructure has also been significantly upgraded. The total length of rural roads now exceeds 4.64 million km, with 5G coverage reaching over 90 percent of administrative villages.
\n"As the delivery network now extends deeper into rural areas, more farmers can now send and receive parcels right at their doorstep," Maierdan said.
\nIn addition, initiatives like the county-level medical system have made healthcare more accessible, with over 95 percent of village clinics covered by medical insurance. More than 140,000 elderly care facilities and over 16,000 rural nursing homes have been built, enabling senior citizens to enjoy a wider range of elderly care services, he added.
\nzhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn
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Isabelle Hannedouche, managing director of Sodexo Greater China, speaks along with four other panelists during the "CEO: Grow with China" Roundtable in Shanghai on Monday.
\nAt the forefront of China's reform and opening-up, Shanghai is spearheading the world's second-largest economy's push for high-quality development, forging a path built on international collaboration and inclusive innovation, economists and executives said.
\nThey made the remarks on Monday in Shanghai during the "CEO: Grow with China" Roundtable, which was jointly organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and China Daily.
\nMarc Horn, president of Merck China, said that Shanghai is really open for cooperation, which goes beyond business. "We always say, 'You need to be in Shanghai to not fall behind'," he added.
\nThe company has been strengthening its global portfolios by utilizing Shanghai's innovation, talent and manufacturing capacity. Horn said the city has become a key manufacturing and R&D hub for the company.
\nMerck's presence in Shanghai is not an isolated phenomenon, but a deliberate outcome of the city's policy and positioning.
\nAccording to economist David Blair, Shanghai keeps the prices of operation low while linking to the real economy. "That's the key for Shanghai's growth and for China's growth — emphasizing new technologies linked with real production."
\nToshinobu Umetsu, CEO of Shiseido China and Travel Retail, noted that the company has two R&D centers in Shanghai. "The Chinese market gathers very savvy and forward-looking consumers, providing us with profound market insights," Umetsu said.
\n"Shanghai is an ecosystem builder," he said, adding, "We are accelerating cooperation with local partners. China gives us inspirations."
\nJean-Paul Agon, chairman of L'Oreal Group, said in a written address at the event that Shanghai is the company's heart in China and North Asia, serving as a strategic engine in terms of innovation, operation, talents and sustainability, among other heads.
\nIsabelle Hannedouche, managing director of Sodexo Greater China, said the "trustful environment" in Shanghai — a good-faith confidence between local government and enterprises — has emerged as a critical competitive edge for the city for multinational companies to thrive.
\n"Shanghai offers a fair and balanced ecosystem to enable companies to provide the right service with the right standard in a very compliant way. It showcases the inclusiveness of the city," Hannedouche said. "We have people with very different backgrounds, here, we are able to attract them, retain them and give them opportunities to grow."
\nBuoyed by the optimism widely shared by global businesses, Shanghai approved the establishment of 4,223 new foreign-funded enterprises between January and August, a 3.9 percent increase compared with the same period last year.
\nShanghai's opening-up and innovation-centered policies provide a powerful counter-narrative to claims of a China turning inward. For global executives, watching Shanghai is about observing the future of China's engagement with the world taking shape.
\nRani Jarkas, chairman of Cedrus Group, said the Chinese government is building a unique global ecosystem, with the country taking on a greater role in global investment. He added that innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence and battery technology provide other countries with more alternatives.
\nPanelists also spoke highly of International Services Shanghai, a multilingual portal launched last year by the Shanghai municipal government.
\nContact the writers at wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn
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Jiu Jiu (front) and You You, the newly arrived male twin pandas at Guangzhou Zoo, Guangdong province, draw a large crowd on Monday as the zoo's upgraded giant panda pavilion opens. Currently, the zoo has a star-studded lineup of four giant pandas, including the original residents Xing Yi and Ya Yi.
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People venture out fully bundled up in Haizhou district, Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on Monday, as a cold front sweeps across China's central and eastern regions.
\nOver the next three days, Typhoon Fengshen will affect the central and northern South China Sea as well as southern coastal areas of China, the National Meteorological Center said on Monday, warning of potential damage from strong winds and secondary disasters caused by heavy rainfall.
\nThe center issued a blue alert for Fengshen on Monday morning as the 24th typhoon of 2025 continued to strengthen over the South China Sea. As of 9 am, the storm's center was located about 455 kilometers northeast of Sansha city, Hainan province.
\nFengshen is currently classified as a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 82.8 kilometers per hour. Its wind field extends 220 to 280 km from the center. The storm is expected to move northwest at a speed of 20 to 25 km/h, gradually intensifying into a severe tropical storm or even a typhoon, with wind speeds reaching 108 to 126 km/h.
\nBy Tuesday, Fengshen is forecast to turn southwestward due to a cold front, heading toward the central coast of Vietnam and weakening as it approaches.
\nThe typhoon will bring heavy rain and strong winds to eastern and northern Taiwan, the coastal areas of Fujian, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, and the northern part of the South China Sea. From 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday, northern Taiwan is expected to experience heavy to torrential rain, with some areas receiving 100 to 200 millimeters of rainfall.
\nMeanwhile, a cold front will continue to affect central and eastern China, causing temperatures to drop by 4 to 6 C in these regions, as well as parts of Guizhou and Yunnan provinces. Some areas may see a temperature drop of up to 8 C, with the "0 C line" pushing southward to central North China.
\nThe center said due to the combined effects of the cold front and Fengshen, the southern East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the northern South China Sea and coastal areas of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces are forecast to experience winds of up to 117.4 km/h, with gusts of up to 149 km/h, from 2 pm Monday to 2 pm Tuesday. It also issued a yellow alert for strong winds.
\nFrom Oct 19 to 28, heavy rainfall is expected across several regions. Some areas — including parts of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and Hainan provinces, as well as Taiwan and the Xizang autonomous region — may receive 80 to 150 mm of rain, with eastern Hainan and northern Taiwan exceeding 250 mm.
\nRainfall in these areas is expected to be 50 percent to 80 percent above the average for this time of year, according to the center.
\nMost of central and eastern China will experience average temperatures 1 to 3 C below the seasonal norm over the next 10 days. In contrast, temperatures in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will be 1 to 3 C above average.
\nThe center warned that widespread frost is expected, potentially affecting crop storage and agricultural facilities. Starting Tuesday, the prolonged rainy period in the Huanghuai region will end, aiding autumn harvests, soil drying, and the planting of winter wheat and rapeseed, it added.
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\nFour Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at an award ceremony held on Friday in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
\nThe honored villages are Huanggang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture of Guizhou province; Jikayi in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province; Dongluo in Taizhou, Jiangsu province; and Digang in Huzhou.
\nLaunched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative honors rural destinations around the world that are leaders in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions. So far, 236 villages in 57 countries have been recognized by UN Tourism.
\nWith the latest additions, China now has 19 villages on the global list.
\n"The 19 Best Tourism Villages that China has show the readiness and diversity of Chinese villages as destinations," UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said. "All of them have unique cultures and traditions."
\nHuanggang village is known for its rich Dong cultural heritage, featuring five ancient drum towers and traditional wooden architecture that seamlessly integrates into village life, Guizhou Daily reported on Saturday.
\nThe village is also famous for the Dong ethnic group's Grand Song, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that villagers continue to perform, the publication said.
\nThe Sichuan provincial culture and tourism bureau said on its WeChat account on Saturday that Jikayi's Gyalrong Tibetan-style homes sit among snow-capped peaks, forests and grasslands, creating a serene setting. At an average altitude of 2,300 meters, the mountainous terrain supports a distinctive highland agricultural civilization.
\nDanba county is renowned for its Gyalrong Tibetan embroidery, celebrated for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. The Danba Guozhuang, a traditional folk dance dating back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618), mimics animal movements such as rabbits and peacocks, combining vigorous and graceful steps.
\nThe Huzhou government said on its official WeChat that Digang's standout feature is its 67 hectares of mulberry fish ponds. In 2017, the system was included on the list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.
\nDating back more than 2,500 years, the system remains vibrant today. Mulberry trees grow on pond dykes and their leaves feed silkworms; silkworm waste feeds fish, whose waste fertilizes the ponds; and pond mud nourishes the mulberry trees. The cycle embodies the ancient wisdom of living in harmony with nature.
\nAccording to a Huzhou news media center report, Hu Wei, vice-governor of Zhejiang, said the award not only celebrates outstanding villages but also explores sustainable development paths for rural areas worldwide. By actively promoting rural tourism in Zhejiang, he said, the province aims to turn the goal of rural vitalization into a "beautiful reality".
\nPololikashvili said that the main goal of the Best Tourism Villages initiative is poverty alleviation.
\n"About 80 percent of the world's poor live in rural areas," he said. "By recognizing villages as tourist destinations, this program creates job opportunities and helps families in rural communities increase income."
\nHe added that the title is not only recognition for the winning villages but also motivation for local governments to support their growth by upgrading infrastructure.
\nFor example, in Huanggang, traditional granaries have been transformed into modern guesthouses. The seven homestays, offering a total of 38 rooms, give visitors an immersive experience of Dong culture while providing dining services. The project has boosted local incomes, generating 1.24 million yuan ($174,000) in revenue in 2024, according to Guizhou Daily.
\nUN Tourism also provides follow-up education to empower the awarded communities and has created the Best Tourism Village network to promote peer learning and exchange, Pololikashvili said.
\nContact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "China's rural tourism promotion efforts have drawn international recognition for preserving cultural traditions, promoting sustainable development and boosting local economies, local governments said.
\nFour Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at an award ceremony held on Friday in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
\nThe honored villages are Huanggang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture of Guizhou province; Jikayi in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province; Dongluo in Taizhou, Jiangsu province; and Digang in Huzhou.
\nLaunched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative honors rural destinations around the world that are leaders in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions. So far, 236 villages in 57 countries have been recognized by UN Tourism.
\nWith the latest additions, China now has 19 villages on the global list.
\n"The 19 Best Tourism Villages that China has show the readiness and diversity of Chinese villages as destinations," UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said. "All of them have unique cultures and traditions."
\nHuanggang village is known for its rich Dong cultural heritage, featuring five ancient drum towers and traditional wooden architecture that seamlessly integrates into village life, Guizhou Daily reported on Saturday.
\nThe village is also famous for the Dong ethnic group's Grand Song, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that villagers continue to perform, the publication said.
\nThe Sichuan provincial culture and tourism bureau said on its WeChat account on Saturday that Jikayi's Gyalrong Tibetan-style homes sit among snow-capped peaks, forests and grasslands, creating a serene setting. At an average altitude of 2,300 meters, the mountainous terrain supports a distinctive highland agricultural civilization.
\nDanba county is renowned for its Gyalrong Tibetan embroidery, celebrated for its intricate designs and vibrant colors. The Danba Guozhuang, a traditional folk dance dating back to the Sui Dynasty (581-618), mimics animal movements such as rabbits and peacocks, combining vigorous and graceful steps.
\nThe Huzhou government said on its official WeChat that Digang's standout feature is its 67 hectares of mulberry fish ponds. In 2017, the system was included on the list of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems by the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization.
\nDating back more than 2,500 years, the system remains vibrant today. Mulberry trees grow on pond dykes and their leaves feed silkworms; silkworm waste feeds fish, whose waste fertilizes the ponds; and pond mud nourishes the mulberry trees. The cycle embodies the ancient wisdom of living in harmony with nature.
\nAccording to a Huzhou news media center report, Hu Wei, vice-governor of Zhejiang, said the award not only celebrates outstanding villages but also explores sustainable development paths for rural areas worldwide. By actively promoting rural tourism in Zhejiang, he said, the province aims to turn the goal of rural vitalization into a "beautiful reality".
\nPololikashvili said that the main goal of the Best Tourism Villages initiative is poverty alleviation.
\n"About 80 percent of the world's poor live in rural areas," he said. "By recognizing villages as tourist destinations, this program creates job opportunities and helps families in rural communities increase income."
\nHe added that the title is not only recognition for the winning villages but also motivation for local governments to support their growth by upgrading infrastructure.
\nFor example, in Huanggang, traditional granaries have been transformed into modern guesthouses. The seven homestays, offering a total of 38 rooms, give visitors an immersive experience of Dong culture while providing dining services. The project has boosted local incomes, generating 1.24 million yuan ($174,000) in revenue in 2024, according to Guizhou Daily.
\nUN Tourism also provides follow-up education to empower the awarded communities and has created the Best Tourism Village network to promote peer learning and exchange, Pololikashvili said.
\nContact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn
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Visitors wearing virtual reality headsets experience a virtual reality exhibition of Liangzhu ancient city at the Yuhang pavilion during the 19th Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sunday. Held from Friday to Monday, the expo brought together over 5,800 creative brands from 66 countries and regions, serving as a significant platform for showcasing the achievements of global cultural and creative industries.
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\nChen Hang, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission, said at a news conference on Thursday that the city has introduced "green channels "to simplify hospital procurement procedures for new drugs and medical devices.
\n"We have reduced red tape and opened green channels for drugs on the national negotiation list and some innovative products," Chen said.
\nUnder the new policy, hospitals will no longer be required to convene drug selection meetings following the release of the national drug negotiation list or the launch of Category I innovative drugs. These drugs will be added directly to hospital formularies, Chen said.
\nCategory I innovative drugs are those independently developed in China that feature novel mechanisms of action or new therapeutic uses.
\nThe city has also established green channels for innovative drugs and devices that address urgent clinical needs or demonstrate significantly improved efficacy. To streamline oversight, the health commission and the Beijing Municipal Medical Products Administration have created a joint coordination mechanism to regularly update the list of approved innovations.
\nSo far, 59 products have been reviewed under the system, and clinical trials have been initiated for 25. At the moment, eight trials are being conducted by Beijing-based medical institutions, Chen said.
\nAccording to the health commission, the average time to initiate clinical trials in Beijing has been reduced to 8.43 weeks.
\nAlongside these reforms, Beijing is promoting closer collaboration between major hospitals and pharmaceutical companies under a new "Pairing Project".
\nThe partnerships are already yielding results in clinical research and academic exchange. Xuanwu Hospital, in cooperation with United States pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, issued China's first prescription for the Alzheimer's drug donanemab and published an expert consensus on disease-modifying treatments for the disease.
\nMeanwhile, Beijing Friendship Hospital is collaborating with Pfizer (Beijing) Research and Development Co and plans to launch several early-stage and pivotal Phase III clinical trials for a global pipeline of innovative products before the end of this year. The work will include nearly 10 new drugs in fields such as dermatology, endocrinology and immunology.
\n"Clinical research is a crucial step in the transformation of medical products, and clinical trials represent the 'last mile' in making innovative drugs accessible to patients," said You Hong, executive vice-president of Beijing Friendship Hospital.
\n"We aim to establish a quantitative evaluation system for comprehensive hospital clinical trial projects and operational management," she said.
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\n", - "content": "Hospitals in Beijing will gain faster access to nationally negotiated and innovative drugs under new measures aimed at accelerating the application of medical advances in clinical settings, according to the city's health authority.
\nChen Hang, deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Commission, said at a news conference on Thursday that the city has introduced "green channels "to simplify hospital procurement procedures for new drugs and medical devices.
\n"We have reduced red tape and opened green channels for drugs on the national negotiation list and some innovative products," Chen said.
\nUnder the new policy, hospitals will no longer be required to convene drug selection meetings following the release of the national drug negotiation list or the launch of Category I innovative drugs. These drugs will be added directly to hospital formularies, Chen said.
\nCategory I innovative drugs are those independently developed in China that feature novel mechanisms of action or new therapeutic uses.
\nThe city has also established green channels for innovative drugs and devices that address urgent clinical needs or demonstrate significantly improved efficacy. To streamline oversight, the health commission and the Beijing Municipal Medical Products Administration have created a joint coordination mechanism to regularly update the list of approved innovations.
\nSo far, 59 products have been reviewed under the system, and clinical trials have been initiated for 25. At the moment, eight trials are being conducted by Beijing-based medical institutions, Chen said.
\nAccording to the health commission, the average time to initiate clinical trials in Beijing has been reduced to 8.43 weeks.
\nAlongside these reforms, Beijing is promoting closer collaboration between major hospitals and pharmaceutical companies under a new "Pairing Project".
\nThe partnerships are already yielding results in clinical research and academic exchange. Xuanwu Hospital, in cooperation with United States pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, issued China's first prescription for the Alzheimer's drug donanemab and published an expert consensus on disease-modifying treatments for the disease.
\nMeanwhile, Beijing Friendship Hospital is collaborating with Pfizer (Beijing) Research and Development Co and plans to launch several early-stage and pivotal Phase III clinical trials for a global pipeline of innovative products before the end of this year. The work will include nearly 10 new drugs in fields such as dermatology, endocrinology and immunology.
\n"Clinical research is a crucial step in the transformation of medical products, and clinical trials represent the 'last mile' in making innovative drugs accessible to patients," said You Hong, executive vice-president of Beijing Friendship Hospital.
\n"We aim to establish a quantitative evaluation system for comprehensive hospital clinical trial projects and operational management," she said.
\nyangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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Zhang Yi (center), a student at Guangqumen Middle School, manipulates a humanoid at the opening ceremony of his school's sports meeting on Sept 26 in Beijing.
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Students from Guangqumen Middle School operate a robotic arm with a smart headband during an AI class in Beijing last month.
\nEditor's Note: The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every facet of human existence. This series will take an in-depth look at this transformative force, examining how AI is redefining the way we live, work and interact.
\nBeijing has become the first provincial-level region in China to launch compulsory comprehensive artificial intelligence education for primary and secondary schools, with the capital demonstrating the importance of incorporating the groundbreaking technology into early education.
\nThis semester, over 1,400 primary and secondary schools in the city will provide no fewer than eight class hours of AI education covering all grade levels from primary through senior high schools.
\nThis citywide initiative follows the release of two recent guidelines, which together define the positioning, content and instructional pathways for AI education.
\nSchools such as Haidian District Experimental Primary School and Guangqumen Middle School are already pioneering comprehensive, multistage AI programs that equip students with both foundational knowledge and hands-on skills.
\nAt Haidian Experimental Primary School, students from Grades 1 to 6 are progressively introduced to AI through interactive, project-based lessons. Younger students build basic AI awareness, middle graders learn fundamental principles, and upper-grade students advance to creating smart hardware applications, according to Shi Yuan, head of the school's information center.
\n"The courses are designed to make AI tangible and accessible," he said. "We focus on letting students experience AI through projects that connect to real-life scenarios."
\nThe school employs a range of educational tools, including block-based programming platforms, iFlytek robots with image recognition capabilities, and large language models that help students generate executable code from Chinese instructions.
\n"We turn abstract concepts into tangible projects. It's not about making every child an expert, but about helping each one understand and interact confidently with AI," Shi said.
\nAfter-school clubs offer further exploration, with students studying more advanced projects and preparing for competitions, he added.
\n"Learning AI is not difficult for these young students as they are very interested in it. Just like people learning to use the computer some 20 or 30 years ago, the age of AI has come and we are not turning back."
\nTwo Grade 6 students at the school, Miao Ruoyi, 11, and Fang Xi, 12, are both members of the programming club and started learning about AI in third grade.
\nRuoyi finds great satisfaction in assembling robots. "Programming feels a bit challenging to me, but building things with my hands is much more interesting," she said.
\nShe is strong in math and English and sees programming as a refreshing diversion.
\nThe sense of accomplishment after finishing a robot — with components like clamps for grabbing buckets and rollers for shooting balls — keeps her motivated.
\nXi, who has already won awards for his work in school competitions, said he feels he is gifted in learning AI and coding, and thinks they are actually more straightforward than learning academic subjects.
\nGuangqumen Middle School has built a continuous AI curriculum spanning primary, middle and high schools, according to Pei Yi, director of the school's talent cultivation center. Pei said that the goal is not only technical mastery but also preparing students for a human-machine collaborative future.
\n"In the future, human-machine collaboration will be inevitable. Students may not all become AI specialists, but they must learn how to use AI effectively," he said.
\nAt the primary level, AI knowledge is integrated into information technology classes starting from the third grade. Lower grades focus on handson experience, while upper grades introduce basic programming. Extracurricular clubs, such as robotics and coding, create a seamless link with middle school education, he said.
\nFor middle school students, seventh graders take a semester-long information technology course covering AI fundamentals, principles and applications. For eighth and ninth graders, AI learning shifts to subject-based activities such as designing "intelligent study companions" using generative AI tools. Off-campus study tours to universities, tech companies and institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences complement classroom learning, said Pei.
\nHigh school offers more specialized pathways. This year, the school launched an AI class emphasizing mathematics and science, developed in collaboration with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and tech firms like Huawei. Students explore cutting-edge domains such as embodied intelligence, brain-computer interfaces and autonomous driving.
\nBeyond the classroom, the school organizes AI-themed science festivals, industry visits and research trips. A popular science lecture on the low-altitude economy with a local drone company is set to evolve into a full course.
\nPei emphasized that the school's approach exceeds the requirements of the education authorities. "We want students to understand not only how AI works but also how it can be applied across disciplines," he said. AI tools are already used in physical education to analyze movement and in English classes to create interactive games.
\nWhen it comes to assignments, students are encouraged to use AI as an assistant — not a crutch. "We teach students to use AI to brainstorm or organize ideas — but not to rely on it entirely. Critical thinking and independent work remain essential," Pei added.
\n"The goal is not to turn every student into an AI expert, but to ensure they can proficiently use AI," he said. For students interested in AI, the curriculum offers in-depth exploration such as participating in scientific projects with universities. For others, it builds essential digital literacy, analogous to how internet skills became indispensable in the digital age.
\nZhang Xuanyang, 15, from Guangqumen Middle School, won a first-place prize in a national robotics competition in Grade 8.
\nAfter narrowly qualifying for the national round, he spent seven days in training, debugging programs for six hours daily. The competition included autonomous tasks and an aerospace knowledge test. "I expected a second-place prize, so seeing my name in first place was thrilling," he said.
\nZhang Yi, another student from the school, said the tide of technology is now surging forward, and it can't be stopped. Moreover, after getting in touch with it, he has developed a strong interest in technology. That's why he has kept learning.
\nDuring the recent school sports meeting, Zhang Yi was in charge of operating a humanoid robot. "As long as you're familiar with its operations, the robot is extremely obedient," he said.
\nThis is because it uses some AI technologies to adapt, and there are also AI codes inside it to ensure the smoothness of the operations, he said.
\n"We mainly had it walk forward and wave to the students in the stands, performing actions like that."
\nDespite their tech engagement, both maintain top academic rankings. They see AI as a tool that enhances — not replaces — traditional learning. "AI is a helper, not a replacement. We still prioritize asking teachers and independent thinking," Zhang Xuanyang said.
\nzoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn
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Students at Tsinghua University's affiliated primary school jump rope while artificial intelligence devices analyze their exercise intensity and provide suggestions.
\nJournalist-turned-biographer Fan Haitao is preparing to release a new book about children in the era of artificial intelligence, though she has yet to settle on a final title.
\nFor the past three years, since her daughter started attending, she has been following the developments at the century-old primary school affiliated with Tsinghua University.
\nHer project has already garnered attention among commentators and publishers, thanks to her previous best-selling biographies of influential IT entrepreneurs Lei Jun, Zhou Hongyi and Kai-Fu Lee.
\nAs readers speculate about the next business visionary in China's current economic climate, Fan has shifted her focus to examining the AI-driven era.
\n"I was anxious when the AI wave hit, worried about its impact on my daughter and my career. That's when I decided to delve into how the education sector is navigating the AI era," she said.
\nFan shared her insights exclusively with China Daily.
\nHer narrative is crafted with professional finesse, weaving in her personal research on the prestigious school and presenting perspectives on AI from various Tsinghua University professors.
\nThe specifics of implementing AI in education have yet to be fully explored, but schools are actively experimenting with various approaches.
\nHer firsthand observations of AI's impact on education began when she noticed her daughter's determination to wake up early and practice jump rope at school.
\nShe was puzzled until she discovered the school's intelligent campus AI project, which records each child's jump rope count and displays the data on an electronic billboard. The database can help students review their performance independently.
\n"The overall performance of the class is also displayed, and it's fascinating to see each child competing for their class's honor, which has ultimately improved their physical fitness," she said.
\nThe school is enhancing its efforts to develop a large language model with themed teaching, inspired by principal Dou Guimei, a nationally accredited top-level language and literature teacher.
\n"She hopes the themed model will benefit current educational reforms and be implemented in schools in Lhasa in the Xizang autonomous region, and Fuzhou in Fujian province," Fan said.
\nIn the first chapter of her book, she highlights the school's dedicated efforts in AI-supported teaching trials and the principal's commitment, reflecting the spirit of exploration among the Chinese people.
\nThe vivid portrayal of the principal and her team's endeavors underscores that Tsinghua University's affiliated primary school is not an isolated case.
\nMany schools in China are experimenting in this field because, as Fan puts it, "The future of AI's development has enormous possibilities and is displaying a vigorous development momentum."
\nyangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nJournalist-turned-biographer Fan Haitao is preparing to release a new book about children in the era of artificial intelligence, though she has yet to settle on a final title.
\nFor the past three years, since her daughter started attending, she has been following the developments at the century-old primary school affiliated with Tsinghua University.
\nHer project has already garnered attention among commentators and publishers, thanks to her previous best-selling biographies of influential IT entrepreneurs Lei Jun, Zhou Hongyi and Kai-Fu Lee.
\nAs readers speculate about the next business visionary in China's current economic climate, Fan has shifted her focus to examining the AI-driven era.
\n"I was anxious when the AI wave hit, worried about its impact on my daughter and my career. That's when I decided to delve into how the education sector is navigating the AI era," she said.
\nFan shared her insights exclusively with China Daily.
\nHer narrative is crafted with professional finesse, weaving in her personal research on the prestigious school and presenting perspectives on AI from various Tsinghua University professors.
\nThe specifics of implementing AI in education have yet to be fully explored, but schools are actively experimenting with various approaches.
\nHer firsthand observations of AI's impact on education began when she noticed her daughter's determination to wake up early and practice jump rope at school.
\nShe was puzzled until she discovered the school's intelligent campus AI project, which records each child's jump rope count and displays the data on an electronic billboard. The database can help students review their performance independently.
\n"The overall performance of the class is also displayed, and it's fascinating to see each child competing for their class's honor, which has ultimately improved their physical fitness," she said.
\nThe school is enhancing its efforts to develop a large language model with themed teaching, inspired by principal Dou Guimei, a nationally accredited top-level language and literature teacher.
\n"She hopes the themed model will benefit current educational reforms and be implemented in schools in Lhasa in the Xizang autonomous region, and Fuzhou in Fujian province," Fan said.
\nIn the first chapter of her book, she highlights the school's dedicated efforts in AI-supported teaching trials and the principal's commitment, reflecting the spirit of exploration among the Chinese people.
\nThe vivid portrayal of the principal and her team's endeavors underscores that Tsinghua University's affiliated primary school is not an isolated case.
\nMany schools in China are experimenting in this field because, as Fan puts it, "The future of AI's development has enormous possibilities and is displaying a vigorous development momentum."
\nyangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nAs the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) nears its conclusion, China stands at a crucial juncture. It is important to understand the position of the country in the current situation, analyze the profound changes facing its development in the coming five years, and lay out the top-level design and strategic blueprint for the next stage of the country's modernization journey, which features the coexistence of opportunities and challenges.
\nThe strategic foresight of the CPC Central Committee and its ability to unite and lead the nation in writing new chapters in China's national rejuvenation journey will help chart the course of the world's second-largest economy in the period of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for national economic and social development.
\nThe blueprint for the next stage of China's modernization is taking shape. It aims to enable the country to basically realize socialist modernization by 2035, laying a solid foundation for building China into a modern socialist country in all respects by the middle of this century, promising a future of greater vitality and progress.
\nThe scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans have long been a hallmark of China's governance and a key advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
\nOver the past five years, global turbulence and uncertainty have intensified, and the tasks of promoting reform, development and innovation have remained arduous. Yet China has still managed to make new breakthroughs and achievements.
\nThat the country's gross domestic product grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters, as the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Monday, testifies to the Chinese economy's solid fundamentals and resilience. China's economic output is expected to reach about 140 trillion yuan ($19.66 trillion) this year and its average annual contribution to global growth is projected to remain near 30 percent.
\nThe nation has also advanced steadily in the Global Innovation Index, becoming one of the fastest-growing innovation economies over the past decade.
\nSince the nation's economic fundamentals remain sound — it has a complete industrial base, a vast market, a sizable talent pool and immense potential — the long-term trend of steady development through reform and opening-up remains unchanged.
\nDuring the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will unswervingly pursue high-quality development guided by its new development philosophy — innovation, coordination, green growth, openness and inclusiveness. It will continue to accelerate the establishment of its new development paradigm, give greater strategic importance to cultivating new quality productive forces and foster scientific and technological innovation rooted in the real economy.
\nTo that end, more down-to-earth efforts should be made to upgrade traditional industries, develop emerging sectors and plan for future industries to build a robust modern industrial system that sustains long-term prosperity. The aim is to complete the over 300 key reform tasks outlined at the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
\nIn the process, the country's high-level opening-up will be expanded by promoting trade facilitation, strengthening international economic cooperation and enhancing its position in the global industry and supply chains. That will bring new opportunities to the world.
\nBut all these endeavors are meaningful only when they ultimately serve the people. Improving livelihoods and enhancing well-being must remain the starting and end points of all development efforts, which depend, as always, on the Party's leadership.
\nUpholding the CPC Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership is the fundamental guarantee to address pressing public concerns, ensure that the fruits of modernization are shared more equitably, increasing people's sense of fulfillment, happiness and security.
\nFrom the first five-year plan to the 15th, the consistent goal has been to build China into a modern socialist country. For that, China must coordinate development and security, strengthen risk prevention and maintain the interaction between high-quality development and high-level security.
\nDevelopment and security are two wings of one body that must be properly coordinated. Only by safeguarding its security can the nation ensure it continues to make progress on the path to modernization.
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