President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
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The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
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The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
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In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
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He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
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"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
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He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
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Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
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Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
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The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
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The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
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"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
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Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
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"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
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The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
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Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
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He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
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China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
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Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
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Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
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The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
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He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
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Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
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"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
\n
The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
\n
The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
\n
In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
\n
He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
\n
"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
\n
He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
\n
Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
\n
Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
\n
The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
\n
The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
\n
"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
\n
Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
\n
"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
\n
The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
\n
Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
\n
He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
\n
China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
\n
Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
\n
Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
\n
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
\n
He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
\n
Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
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"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
President Xi Jinping stands for a group photo with other leaders and representatives attending the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin on Monday. Xi chaired the meeting and delivered a speech titled "Staying True to SCO Founding Mission and Ushering in a Better Future".
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President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the importance of staying true to the Shanghai Spirit that has guided the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to grow into the world's largest regional organization, and he urged greater resolve and more practical measures to promote the SCO's sustainable development.
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Xi made the remarks when addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, which was attended by leaders of member countries and heads of the organization's permanent bodies in the port city of Tianjin in northern China.
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Noting that the SCO now boasts the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion, Xi said that the organization's international influence and appeal are increasing day by day.
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"Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai Spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes, forge ahead with solid steps, and better tap into the potential of our organization," he said.
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The Shanghai Spirit is a set of principles — centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development — that the SCO has adhered to since its founding in Shanghai in 2001.
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Over the past 24 years, the organization has expanded from six founding members to a 26-nation family spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
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Xi stressed that member states of the SCO, who are all friends and partners, should seek common ground while putting aside differences.
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"Shared aspirations are the source of strength and advantage, and the will to seek commonality while shelving differences reflects vision and wisdom," Xi said, encouraging all parties to make the pie of cooperation bigger and fully utilize the endowment of every country.
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To pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, he called on the SCO countries to better align their development strategies, leverage the strengths of their mega-sized markets and economic complementarity among them, and enhance cooperation across various areas including energy, infrastructure and green industry.
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Highlighting the need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges, he said SCO member countries should jointly cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony through mutual enlightenment.
\n
To uphold fairness and justice, Xi called on the SCO to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices.
\n
"We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make the global governance system more just and equitable," he said.
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Xi also called for continuous SCO reform to improve its institutional structure and make its decision-making more scientific and its actions more efficient.
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He said that the newly established SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-Drug Center should be put into use, and an SCO development bank should be set up as soon as possible, to provide stronger underpinnings for security and economic cooperation among member states.
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Xi stressed that China always aligns its development with that of the SCO and with the aspirations of the people of member states for a better life.
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To date, China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded $84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed $500 billion.
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"China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries has surpassed $2.3 trillion, hitting ahead of schedule the target that I had set," he said.
\n
In the latest move of taking real actions to ensure better development of the SCO, Xi announced that China will implement 100"small and beautiful" livelihood projects in member states that need them, provide 2 billion yuan ($280 million) in grants to SCO member states within this year, and issue an additional 10 billion yuan in loans to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years.
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Starting next year, China will double the current number of SCO-specific scholarships and launch an SCO innovative PhD program to jointly train high-caliber talent in academic as well as scientific and technological research, he added.
\n
Furthermore, Xi said that China will establish 10 vocational education Luban Workshops in SCO member states and provide 10,000 human resources training opportunities in the next five years.
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So far, China has established 10 Luban Workshops in SCO countries, cultivating the technical and skilled personnel needed for the economic and social development of partner countries.
\n
Participants said at the meeting that jointly building the Belt and Road with China has enabled all countries to share China's new development opportunities, and the three major global initiatives proposed by China have brought certainty and stability to a turbulent world.
\n
They pledged to continue practicing the Shanghai Spirit, build consensus, and strengthen cooperation in political, security, economic, trade, scientific, technological and cultural fields.
\n
They also agreed to coordinate efforts to tackle both traditional and nontraditional security threats, resolutely combat the "three evil forces "of terrorism, extremism and separatism, and promote higher-quality development of the SCO through deeper cooperation.
\n
The participants also stressed that, in the face of a complex and volatile international situation, SCO member states should enhance strategic coordination, safeguard the victorious outcomes of WWII, and oppose unilateralism, hegemonism, and protectionism, among others.
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During the summit, leaders of the SCO member states signed and issued the Tianjin Declaration, accepted Laos as a dialogue partner, and adopted 24 outcome documents on strengthening cooperation in sectors such as security, economy, cultural exchanges and organizational building.
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They also approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-35 period and issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory in WWII and of the founding of the United Nations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting that the SCO has brought together like-minded partners committed to shaping a just, multipolar world order.
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Among the outcome documents, he said that the Tianjin Declaration reflects the agreed-upon approaches of member states to pressing issues on the global and regional agenda.
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In his speech, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that mutual understanding and solidarity among SCO member states are the key to preserving peace in the region at a time when the foundation of global security and stability is being undermined by factors such as the escalation of conflicts and the fragmentation of the global trading system.
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"We believe that the SCO's voice should be even more compelling and resolute, reflecting our common political will and serving as a call for decisive action in the name of a peaceful future and sustainable progress," he said.
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The summit in Tianjin was the largest in SCO history.
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Li Yonghui, a research fellow of Russian studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted that more and more countries are joining the SCO family now.
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"Countries joined the organization in pursuit of development, but their interests and priorities are not identical. Therefore, it is necessary for them to respect the differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration, in order to promote a bigger role for the organization in the global arena," she said.
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mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn
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President Xi Jinping stands for a group photo with other leaders and representatives attending the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin on Monday. Xi chaired the meeting and delivered a speech titled "Staying True to SCO Founding Mission and Ushering in a Better Future".
\n
President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the importance of staying true to the Shanghai Spirit that has guided the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to grow into the world's largest regional organization, and he urged greater resolve and more practical measures to promote the SCO's sustainable development.
\n
Xi made the remarks when addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, which was attended by leaders of member countries and heads of the organization's permanent bodies in the port city of Tianjin in northern China.
\n
Noting that the SCO now boasts the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion, Xi said that the organization's international influence and appeal are increasing day by day.
\n
"Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai Spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes, forge ahead with solid steps, and better tap into the potential of our organization," he said.
\n
The Shanghai Spirit is a set of principles — centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development — that the SCO has adhered to since its founding in Shanghai in 2001.
\n
Over the past 24 years, the organization has expanded from six founding members to a 26-nation family spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
\n
Xi stressed that member states of the SCO, who are all friends and partners, should seek common ground while putting aside differences.
\n
"Shared aspirations are the source of strength and advantage, and the will to seek commonality while shelving differences reflects vision and wisdom," Xi said, encouraging all parties to make the pie of cooperation bigger and fully utilize the endowment of every country.
\n
To pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, he called on the SCO countries to better align their development strategies, leverage the strengths of their mega-sized markets and economic complementarity among them, and enhance cooperation across various areas including energy, infrastructure and green industry.
\n
Highlighting the need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges, he said SCO member countries should jointly cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony through mutual enlightenment.
\n
To uphold fairness and justice, Xi called on the SCO to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices.
\n
"We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make the global governance system more just and equitable," he said.
\n
Xi also called for continuous SCO reform to improve its institutional structure and make its decision-making more scientific and its actions more efficient.
\n
He said that the newly established SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-Drug Center should be put into use, and an SCO development bank should be set up as soon as possible, to provide stronger underpinnings for security and economic cooperation among member states.
\n
Xi stressed that China always aligns its development with that of the SCO and with the aspirations of the people of member states for a better life.
\n
To date, China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded $84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed $500 billion.
\n
"China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries has surpassed $2.3 trillion, hitting ahead of schedule the target that I had set," he said.
\n
In the latest move of taking real actions to ensure better development of the SCO, Xi announced that China will implement 100"small and beautiful" livelihood projects in member states that need them, provide 2 billion yuan ($280 million) in grants to SCO member states within this year, and issue an additional 10 billion yuan in loans to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years.
\n
Starting next year, China will double the current number of SCO-specific scholarships and launch an SCO innovative PhD program to jointly train high-caliber talent in academic as well as scientific and technological research, he added.
\n
Furthermore, Xi said that China will establish 10 vocational education Luban Workshops in SCO member states and provide 10,000 human resources training opportunities in the next five years.
\n
So far, China has established 10 Luban Workshops in SCO countries, cultivating the technical and skilled personnel needed for the economic and social development of partner countries.
\n
Participants said at the meeting that jointly building the Belt and Road with China has enabled all countries to share China's new development opportunities, and the three major global initiatives proposed by China have brought certainty and stability to a turbulent world.
\n
They pledged to continue practicing the Shanghai Spirit, build consensus, and strengthen cooperation in political, security, economic, trade, scientific, technological and cultural fields.
\n
They also agreed to coordinate efforts to tackle both traditional and nontraditional security threats, resolutely combat the "three evil forces "of terrorism, extremism and separatism, and promote higher-quality development of the SCO through deeper cooperation.
\n
The participants also stressed that, in the face of a complex and volatile international situation, SCO member states should enhance strategic coordination, safeguard the victorious outcomes of WWII, and oppose unilateralism, hegemonism, and protectionism, among others.
\n
During the summit, leaders of the SCO member states signed and issued the Tianjin Declaration, accepted Laos as a dialogue partner, and adopted 24 outcome documents on strengthening cooperation in sectors such as security, economy, cultural exchanges and organizational building.
\n
They also approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-35 period and issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory in WWII and of the founding of the United Nations.
\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting that the SCO has brought together like-minded partners committed to shaping a just, multipolar world order.
\n
Among the outcome documents, he said that the Tianjin Declaration reflects the agreed-upon approaches of member states to pressing issues on the global and regional agenda.
\n
In his speech, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that mutual understanding and solidarity among SCO member states are the key to preserving peace in the region at a time when the foundation of global security and stability is being undermined by factors such as the escalation of conflicts and the fragmentation of the global trading system.
\n
"We believe that the SCO's voice should be even more compelling and resolute, reflecting our common political will and serving as a call for decisive action in the name of a peaceful future and sustainable progress," he said.
\n
The summit in Tianjin was the largest in SCO history.
\n
Li Yonghui, a research fellow of Russian studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted that more and more countries are joining the SCO family now.
\n
"Countries joined the organization in pursuit of development, but their interests and priorities are not identical. Therefore, it is necessary for them to respect the differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration, in order to promote a bigger role for the organization in the global arena," she said.
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
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Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
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Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
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Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
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Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
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It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
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A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
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Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
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Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
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"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
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The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
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What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
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That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
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Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
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"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
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Family became comrades
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Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
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Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
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The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
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Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
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Dark chapter
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Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
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Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
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The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
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From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
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Civilian networks
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The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
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For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
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"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
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Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
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Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
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"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
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He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
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His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
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"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
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Collective resistance
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The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
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By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
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Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
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Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
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"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
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After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
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The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
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Great rescue
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In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
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The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
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When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
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Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
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Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
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"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
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Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
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Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
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"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
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Remembrance
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Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
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The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
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The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
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Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
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"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
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She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
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At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
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In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
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This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
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My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
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Where there are forests and coal mines,
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And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
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"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
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Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
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Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
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Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
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Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
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Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
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It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
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A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
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Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
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Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
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"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
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The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
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What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
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That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
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Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
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"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
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Family became comrades
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Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
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Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
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The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
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Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
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Dark chapter
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Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
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Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
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The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
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From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
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Civilian networks
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The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
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For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
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"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
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Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
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Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
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"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
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He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
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His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
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"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
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Collective resistance
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The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
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By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
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Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
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Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
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"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
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After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
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The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
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Great rescue
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In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
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The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
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When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
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Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
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Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
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"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
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Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
\n
Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
\n
"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
\n
Remembrance
\n
Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
\n
The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
\n
The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
\n
Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
\n
"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
\n
She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
\n
At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
\n
In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
\n
This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
\n
My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
\n
Where there are forests and coal mines,
\n
And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
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"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
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The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
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The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
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In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
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He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
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"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
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He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
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Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
\n
Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
\n
The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
\n
The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
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"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
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Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
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"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
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The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
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Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
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He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
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China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
\n
Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
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Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
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He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
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Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
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"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
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President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
\n
The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
\n
The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
\n
In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
\n
He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
\n
"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
\n
He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
\n
Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
\n
Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
\n
The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
\n
The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
\n
"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
\n
Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
\n
"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
\n
The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
\n
Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
\n
He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
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China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
\n
Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
\n
Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
\n
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
\n
He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
\n
Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
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"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
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President Xi Jinping stands for a group photo with other leaders and representatives attending the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin on Monday. Xi chaired the meeting and delivered a speech titled "Staying True to SCO Founding Mission and Ushering in a Better Future".
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President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the importance of staying true to the Shanghai Spirit that has guided the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to grow into the world's largest regional organization, and he urged greater resolve and more practical measures to promote the SCO's sustainable development.
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Xi made the remarks when addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, which was attended by leaders of member countries and heads of the organization's permanent bodies in the port city of Tianjin in northern China.
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Noting that the SCO now boasts the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion, Xi said that the organization's international influence and appeal are increasing day by day.
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"Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai Spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes, forge ahead with solid steps, and better tap into the potential of our organization," he said.
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The Shanghai Spirit is a set of principles — centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development — that the SCO has adhered to since its founding in Shanghai in 2001.
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Over the past 24 years, the organization has expanded from six founding members to a 26-nation family spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
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Xi stressed that member states of the SCO, who are all friends and partners, should seek common ground while putting aside differences.
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"Shared aspirations are the source of strength and advantage, and the will to seek commonality while shelving differences reflects vision and wisdom," Xi said, encouraging all parties to make the pie of cooperation bigger and fully utilize the endowment of every country.
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To pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, he called on the SCO countries to better align their development strategies, leverage the strengths of their mega-sized markets and economic complementarity among them, and enhance cooperation across various areas including energy, infrastructure and green industry.
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Highlighting the need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges, he said SCO member countries should jointly cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony through mutual enlightenment.
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To uphold fairness and justice, Xi called on the SCO to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices.
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"We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make the global governance system more just and equitable," he said.
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Xi also called for continuous SCO reform to improve its institutional structure and make its decision-making more scientific and its actions more efficient.
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He said that the newly established SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-Drug Center should be put into use, and an SCO development bank should be set up as soon as possible, to provide stronger underpinnings for security and economic cooperation among member states.
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Xi stressed that China always aligns its development with that of the SCO and with the aspirations of the people of member states for a better life.
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To date, China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded $84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed $500 billion.
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"China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries has surpassed $2.3 trillion, hitting ahead of schedule the target that I had set," he said.
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In the latest move of taking real actions to ensure better development of the SCO, Xi announced that China will implement 100"small and beautiful" livelihood projects in member states that need them, provide 2 billion yuan ($280 million) in grants to SCO member states within this year, and issue an additional 10 billion yuan in loans to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years.
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Starting next year, China will double the current number of SCO-specific scholarships and launch an SCO innovative PhD program to jointly train high-caliber talent in academic as well as scientific and technological research, he added.
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Furthermore, Xi said that China will establish 10 vocational education Luban Workshops in SCO member states and provide 10,000 human resources training opportunities in the next five years.
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So far, China has established 10 Luban Workshops in SCO countries, cultivating the technical and skilled personnel needed for the economic and social development of partner countries.
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Participants said at the meeting that jointly building the Belt and Road with China has enabled all countries to share China's new development opportunities, and the three major global initiatives proposed by China have brought certainty and stability to a turbulent world.
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They pledged to continue practicing the Shanghai Spirit, build consensus, and strengthen cooperation in political, security, economic, trade, scientific, technological and cultural fields.
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They also agreed to coordinate efforts to tackle both traditional and nontraditional security threats, resolutely combat the "three evil forces "of terrorism, extremism and separatism, and promote higher-quality development of the SCO through deeper cooperation.
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The participants also stressed that, in the face of a complex and volatile international situation, SCO member states should enhance strategic coordination, safeguard the victorious outcomes of WWII, and oppose unilateralism, hegemonism, and protectionism, among others.
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During the summit, leaders of the SCO member states signed and issued the Tianjin Declaration, accepted Laos as a dialogue partner, and adopted 24 outcome documents on strengthening cooperation in sectors such as security, economy, cultural exchanges and organizational building.
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They also approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-35 period and issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory in WWII and of the founding of the United Nations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting that the SCO has brought together like-minded partners committed to shaping a just, multipolar world order.
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Among the outcome documents, he said that the Tianjin Declaration reflects the agreed-upon approaches of member states to pressing issues on the global and regional agenda.
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In his speech, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that mutual understanding and solidarity among SCO member states are the key to preserving peace in the region at a time when the foundation of global security and stability is being undermined by factors such as the escalation of conflicts and the fragmentation of the global trading system.
\n
"We believe that the SCO's voice should be even more compelling and resolute, reflecting our common political will and serving as a call for decisive action in the name of a peaceful future and sustainable progress," he said.
\n
The summit in Tianjin was the largest in SCO history.
\n
Li Yonghui, a research fellow of Russian studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted that more and more countries are joining the SCO family now.
\n
"Countries joined the organization in pursuit of development, but their interests and priorities are not identical. Therefore, it is necessary for them to respect the differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration, in order to promote a bigger role for the organization in the global arena," she said.
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mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn
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President Xi Jinping stands for a group photo with other leaders and representatives attending the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin on Monday. Xi chaired the meeting and delivered a speech titled "Staying True to SCO Founding Mission and Ushering in a Better Future".
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President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday the importance of staying true to the Shanghai Spirit that has guided the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to grow into the world's largest regional organization, and he urged greater resolve and more practical measures to promote the SCO's sustainable development.
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Xi made the remarks when addressing the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, which was attended by leaders of member countries and heads of the organization's permanent bodies in the port city of Tianjin in northern China.
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Noting that the SCO now boasts the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion, Xi said that the organization's international influence and appeal are increasing day by day.
\n
"Looking ahead, we should carry forward the Shanghai Spirit in a world fraught with challenges and changes, forge ahead with solid steps, and better tap into the potential of our organization," he said.
\n
The Shanghai Spirit is a set of principles — centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development — that the SCO has adhered to since its founding in Shanghai in 2001.
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Over the past 24 years, the organization has expanded from six founding members to a 26-nation family spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
\n
Xi stressed that member states of the SCO, who are all friends and partners, should seek common ground while putting aside differences.
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"Shared aspirations are the source of strength and advantage, and the will to seek commonality while shelving differences reflects vision and wisdom," Xi said, encouraging all parties to make the pie of cooperation bigger and fully utilize the endowment of every country.
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To pursue mutual benefit and win-win results, he called on the SCO countries to better align their development strategies, leverage the strengths of their mega-sized markets and economic complementarity among them, and enhance cooperation across various areas including energy, infrastructure and green industry.
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Highlighting the need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges, he said SCO member countries should jointly cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony through mutual enlightenment.
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To uphold fairness and justice, Xi called on the SCO to promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and oppose the Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and bullying practices.
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"We should advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make the global governance system more just and equitable," he said.
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Xi also called for continuous SCO reform to improve its institutional structure and make its decision-making more scientific and its actions more efficient.
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He said that the newly established SCO Universal Center for Countering Security Challenges and Threats and the SCO Anti-Drug Center should be put into use, and an SCO development bank should be set up as soon as possible, to provide stronger underpinnings for security and economic cooperation among member states.
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Xi stressed that China always aligns its development with that of the SCO and with the aspirations of the people of member states for a better life.
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To date, China's investment stock in other SCO member states has exceeded $84 billion, and its annual bilateral trade with other SCO member states has surpassed $500 billion.
\n
"China's cumulative trade with other SCO countries has surpassed $2.3 trillion, hitting ahead of schedule the target that I had set," he said.
\n
In the latest move of taking real actions to ensure better development of the SCO, Xi announced that China will implement 100"small and beautiful" livelihood projects in member states that need them, provide 2 billion yuan ($280 million) in grants to SCO member states within this year, and issue an additional 10 billion yuan in loans to the member banks of the SCO Interbank Consortium over the next three years.
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Starting next year, China will double the current number of SCO-specific scholarships and launch an SCO innovative PhD program to jointly train high-caliber talent in academic as well as scientific and technological research, he added.
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Furthermore, Xi said that China will establish 10 vocational education Luban Workshops in SCO member states and provide 10,000 human resources training opportunities in the next five years.
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So far, China has established 10 Luban Workshops in SCO countries, cultivating the technical and skilled personnel needed for the economic and social development of partner countries.
\n
Participants said at the meeting that jointly building the Belt and Road with China has enabled all countries to share China's new development opportunities, and the three major global initiatives proposed by China have brought certainty and stability to a turbulent world.
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They pledged to continue practicing the Shanghai Spirit, build consensus, and strengthen cooperation in political, security, economic, trade, scientific, technological and cultural fields.
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They also agreed to coordinate efforts to tackle both traditional and nontraditional security threats, resolutely combat the "three evil forces "of terrorism, extremism and separatism, and promote higher-quality development of the SCO through deeper cooperation.
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The participants also stressed that, in the face of a complex and volatile international situation, SCO member states should enhance strategic coordination, safeguard the victorious outcomes of WWII, and oppose unilateralism, hegemonism, and protectionism, among others.
\n
During the summit, leaders of the SCO member states signed and issued the Tianjin Declaration, accepted Laos as a dialogue partner, and adopted 24 outcome documents on strengthening cooperation in sectors such as security, economy, cultural exchanges and organizational building.
\n
They also approved a development strategy for the organization in the 2026-35 period and issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory in WWII and of the founding of the United Nations.
\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting that the SCO has brought together like-minded partners committed to shaping a just, multipolar world order.
\n
Among the outcome documents, he said that the Tianjin Declaration reflects the agreed-upon approaches of member states to pressing issues on the global and regional agenda.
\n
In his speech, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that mutual understanding and solidarity among SCO member states are the key to preserving peace in the region at a time when the foundation of global security and stability is being undermined by factors such as the escalation of conflicts and the fragmentation of the global trading system.
\n
"We believe that the SCO's voice should be even more compelling and resolute, reflecting our common political will and serving as a call for decisive action in the name of a peaceful future and sustainable progress," he said.
\n
The summit in Tianjin was the largest in SCO history.
\n
Li Yonghui, a research fellow of Russian studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted that more and more countries are joining the SCO family now.
\n
"Countries joined the organization in pursuit of development, but their interests and priorities are not identical. Therefore, it is necessary for them to respect the differences, maintain strategic communication, build up consensus and strengthen solidarity and collaboration, in order to promote a bigger role for the organization in the global arena," she said.
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
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Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
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Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
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Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
\n
Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
\n
It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
\n
A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
\n
Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
\n
Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
\n
"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
\n
The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
\n
What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
\n
That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
\n
Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
\n
"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
\n
Family became comrades
\n
Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
\n
Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
\n
The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
\n
Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
\n
Dark chapter
\n
Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
\n
Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
\n
The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
\n
From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
\n
Civilian networks
\n
The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
\n
For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
\n
"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
\n
Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
\n
Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
\n
"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
\n
He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
\n
His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
\n
"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
\n
Collective resistance
\n
The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
\n
By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
\n
Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
\n
Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
\n
"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
\n
After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
\n
The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
\n
Great rescue
\n
In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
\n
The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
\n
When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
\n
Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
\n
Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
\n
"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
\n
Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
\n
Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
\n
"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
\n
Remembrance
\n
Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
\n
The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
\n
The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
\n
Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
\n
"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
\n
She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
\n
At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
\n
In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
\n
This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
\n
My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
\n
Where there are forests and coal mines,
\n
And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
\n
"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
\n
Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
\n
Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
\n
Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
\n
Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
\n
It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
\n
A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
\n
Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
\n
Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
\n
"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
\n
The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
\n
What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
\n
That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
\n
Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
\n
"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
\n
Family became comrades
\n
Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
\n
Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
\n
The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
\n
Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
\n
Dark chapter
\n
Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
\n
Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
\n
The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
\n
From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
\n
Civilian networks
\n
The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
\n
For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
\n
"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
\n
Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
\n
Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
\n
"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
\n
He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
\n
His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
\n
"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
\n
Collective resistance
\n
The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
\n
By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
\n
Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
\n
Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
\n
"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
\n
After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
\n
The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
\n
Great rescue
\n
In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
\n
The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
\n
When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
\n
Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
\n
Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
\n
"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
\n
Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
\n
Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
\n
"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
\n
Remembrance
\n
Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
\n
The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
\n
The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
\n
Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
\n
"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
\n
She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
\n
At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
\n
In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
\n
This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
\n
My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
\n
Where there are forests and coal mines,
\n
And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
\n
"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
Ma Cunxin prepares to release a Chinese desert cat into the wild in the Qilian Mountain National Park in Qinghai province.
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From left: A red fox, a male blood pheasant and an upland buzzard seen within the national park.
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Every morning at 8 am, wildlife rescuer Ma Cunxin begins his busy day: preparing meals for an assortment of animals takes up the entire morning as they all have unique diets and needs. And in the afternoon, he cleans their enclosures and tends to their wounds.
\n
Despite the heavy workload and limited conditions, Ma finds tranquillity in the routine. "For me, feeding animals and cleaning enclosures are the most peaceful moments. I enjoy this solitude."
\n
The 35-year-old is the head of a wildlife rehabilitation and breeding station located deep in the heart of Qilian Mountains in Northwest China's Qinghai province.
\n
The wildlife rehabilitation and breeding station nestled within the Qilian Mountain National Park, which became fully operational in August 2022, is China's only wildlife rescue facility located inside a national park where animals receive medical treatment, personalized rehabilitation and when possible, a second chance at life in the wild.
\n
The station is fully equipped with an operating room, a treatment area and a laboratory. The rescued animals enjoy the areas with the best lighting and the quietest environment in the station, especially those that are highly protected or in unstable condition, Ma said.
\n
In total, the rescue station has taken in over 200 wild animals from 36 species, including the Chinese desert cat, black-necked crane, different species of vultures, snow leopard, and blue sheep — all under State protection.
\n
Ma, along with dozens of rescuers at the station, protect those injured or abandoned by their mothers with expertise and patience.
\n
Of all the animals he has helped rescue, Ma is particularly impressed by the case of a Chinese desert cat.
\n
It is a rare and elusive feline species endemic to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and parts of western China. With sand-colored fur, faint dark stripes on the face and legs and black-tipped ears, it is approximately 1.5 to 2 times the size of a domestic cat.
\n
In December 2023, the cat entered a farmer's chicken coop and killed dozens of chickens, and was nearly beaten to death. On realizing that it was the protected Chinese desert cat, the farmer soon called the police and the injured creature was sent to the station.
\n
"The cat had suffered internal injuries, so our treatment focused on reducing inflammation and providing nutrition," Ma said.
\n
To aid its recovery, the team built an enclosed, quiet space to minimize disturbances.
\n
The cat showed a strong desire to survive, Ma said, adding that "it refused to eat the beef or mutton we fed and only ate live prey with fur. It ate almost all the rabbits and chickens we had!"
\n
Two months later, the cat fully recovered and was successfully released back into the wild. Follow-up monitoring showed that it remained active near human-inhabited areas, no longer breaking into farms, which was a sign that it had fully adapted to its natural environment, Ma said.
\n
"That was a fine example of successful rewilding," he said.
\n
When it comes to the degree of human intervention in rescued animals, Ma explained that wildlife rescue must follow a phased approach.
\n
"In the early stage, our top priority is to keep them alive, which requires professional treatment and meticulous care," he said.
\n
"Taking care of them is just like raising a child, and sometimes we have to feed them milk at night. Only after a period of precious care can they survive. They rely on human help 24 hours a day."
\n
According to Ma, 70 percent of injured raptors can be saved, while young ungulates have a nearly 100 percent survival rate. But deer, especially adults, are very difficult to treat.
\n
These animals are extremely timid and highly alert, which means they have intense stress responses and don't cooperate well during rescue, he said.
\n
As part of the recovery, Ma said, they strictly adhere to the principle of feeding without taming, and make tailored release plans.
\n
For adult animals, the sooner they are released the better; this helps reduce their dependence on food provided by humans and their interaction with humans, Ma said.
\n
However, it's much more difficult to release juvenile raptors and herbivores. Young herbivores tend to become attached to humans, Ma said, adding that raptor chicks require a rehabilitation period of at least three months before they are ready to be released.
\n
"Although not all the rescued animals can be released, returning them to the wild is always our ultimate goal."
\n
To Ma, release is the most rewarding moment. "Captive animals have dull eyes, as if they're just living mechanically. Once they're in nature, their gaze comes alive, you can see the light in their eyes. The wild is where they truly belong."
\n
So far, 43 animals across 17 species have been successfully released back into the wild from the station, and over 50 animals are still under care.
\n
Though the station has made significant progress, it faces practical challenges, including limited cages, insufficient training facilities for large birds, and a special management area for the snow leopard. What's needed most, Ma said, is technical support and professional talent.
\n
Before joining the station, Ma was an observer and researcher of wild animals. With an academic background in zoology, he spent nearly a decade trekking through mountains to document distribution, migration patterns and reproductive behaviors of wild animals.
\n
In July 2023, Ma joined the station and became a front-line wildlife rescuer. For every animal brought to the station, he must accurately identify the species and understand its behavior in order to develop a tailored rescue-and-release plan.
\n
In the beginning, Ma would question the meaning of wildlife rescue. He believed that rescuing one or two individuals had a limited impact on overall wild populations.
\n
However, his perspective changed as he engaged in hands-on rescue work. "Every rescue, no matter the species, helps us gain experience. And it's that experience that prepares us to better save rare and endangered animals in the future."
\n
And by reintroducing rehabilitated animals into their natural habitats, it will help restore vulnerable wild populations, he said.
\n
"Especially for rare and endangered species, if we successfully release even one individual into the wild, that one animal can become a breeding source, a potential parent that would produce offspring," he added.
\n
More importantly, Ma believes rescue work is the most vivid form of conservation education. The station opens to visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, allowing people to closely observe these animals and learn their stories.
\n
"Photos and videos leave vague impressions. But when people see an injured animal up close, their empathy will enhance their awareness of wildlife conservation," Ma explained.
\n
"I've heard kids tell their parents, 'Wild animals live a hard life.' That might just be the beginning of protection," Ma said.
\n
zhoujin@chinadaily.com.cn
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- "content": "
Ma Cunxin prepares to release a Chinese desert cat into the wild in the Qilian Mountain National Park in Qinghai province.
\n
From left: A red fox, a male blood pheasant and an upland buzzard seen within the national park.
\n\n
Every morning at 8 am, wildlife rescuer Ma Cunxin begins his busy day: preparing meals for an assortment of animals takes up the entire morning as they all have unique diets and needs. And in the afternoon, he cleans their enclosures and tends to their wounds.
\n
Despite the heavy workload and limited conditions, Ma finds tranquillity in the routine. "For me, feeding animals and cleaning enclosures are the most peaceful moments. I enjoy this solitude."
\n
The 35-year-old is the head of a wildlife rehabilitation and breeding station located deep in the heart of Qilian Mountains in Northwest China's Qinghai province.
\n
The wildlife rehabilitation and breeding station nestled within the Qilian Mountain National Park, which became fully operational in August 2022, is China's only wildlife rescue facility located inside a national park where animals receive medical treatment, personalized rehabilitation and when possible, a second chance at life in the wild.
\n
The station is fully equipped with an operating room, a treatment area and a laboratory. The rescued animals enjoy the areas with the best lighting and the quietest environment in the station, especially those that are highly protected or in unstable condition, Ma said.
\n
In total, the rescue station has taken in over 200 wild animals from 36 species, including the Chinese desert cat, black-necked crane, different species of vultures, snow leopard, and blue sheep — all under State protection.
\n
Ma, along with dozens of rescuers at the station, protect those injured or abandoned by their mothers with expertise and patience.
\n
Of all the animals he has helped rescue, Ma is particularly impressed by the case of a Chinese desert cat.
\n
It is a rare and elusive feline species endemic to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and parts of western China. With sand-colored fur, faint dark stripes on the face and legs and black-tipped ears, it is approximately 1.5 to 2 times the size of a domestic cat.
\n
In December 2023, the cat entered a farmer's chicken coop and killed dozens of chickens, and was nearly beaten to death. On realizing that it was the protected Chinese desert cat, the farmer soon called the police and the injured creature was sent to the station.
\n
"The cat had suffered internal injuries, so our treatment focused on reducing inflammation and providing nutrition," Ma said.
\n
To aid its recovery, the team built an enclosed, quiet space to minimize disturbances.
\n
The cat showed a strong desire to survive, Ma said, adding that "it refused to eat the beef or mutton we fed and only ate live prey with fur. It ate almost all the rabbits and chickens we had!"
\n
Two months later, the cat fully recovered and was successfully released back into the wild. Follow-up monitoring showed that it remained active near human-inhabited areas, no longer breaking into farms, which was a sign that it had fully adapted to its natural environment, Ma said.
\n
"That was a fine example of successful rewilding," he said.
\n
When it comes to the degree of human intervention in rescued animals, Ma explained that wildlife rescue must follow a phased approach.
\n
"In the early stage, our top priority is to keep them alive, which requires professional treatment and meticulous care," he said.
\n
"Taking care of them is just like raising a child, and sometimes we have to feed them milk at night. Only after a period of precious care can they survive. They rely on human help 24 hours a day."
\n
According to Ma, 70 percent of injured raptors can be saved, while young ungulates have a nearly 100 percent survival rate. But deer, especially adults, are very difficult to treat.
\n
These animals are extremely timid and highly alert, which means they have intense stress responses and don't cooperate well during rescue, he said.
\n
As part of the recovery, Ma said, they strictly adhere to the principle of feeding without taming, and make tailored release plans.
\n
For adult animals, the sooner they are released the better; this helps reduce their dependence on food provided by humans and their interaction with humans, Ma said.
\n
However, it's much more difficult to release juvenile raptors and herbivores. Young herbivores tend to become attached to humans, Ma said, adding that raptor chicks require a rehabilitation period of at least three months before they are ready to be released.
\n
"Although not all the rescued animals can be released, returning them to the wild is always our ultimate goal."
\n
To Ma, release is the most rewarding moment. "Captive animals have dull eyes, as if they're just living mechanically. Once they're in nature, their gaze comes alive, you can see the light in their eyes. The wild is where they truly belong."
\n
So far, 43 animals across 17 species have been successfully released back into the wild from the station, and over 50 animals are still under care.
\n
Though the station has made significant progress, it faces practical challenges, including limited cages, insufficient training facilities for large birds, and a special management area for the snow leopard. What's needed most, Ma said, is technical support and professional talent.
\n
Before joining the station, Ma was an observer and researcher of wild animals. With an academic background in zoology, he spent nearly a decade trekking through mountains to document distribution, migration patterns and reproductive behaviors of wild animals.
\n
In July 2023, Ma joined the station and became a front-line wildlife rescuer. For every animal brought to the station, he must accurately identify the species and understand its behavior in order to develop a tailored rescue-and-release plan.
\n
In the beginning, Ma would question the meaning of wildlife rescue. He believed that rescuing one or two individuals had a limited impact on overall wild populations.
\n
However, his perspective changed as he engaged in hands-on rescue work. "Every rescue, no matter the species, helps us gain experience. And it's that experience that prepares us to better save rare and endangered animals in the future."
\n
And by reintroducing rehabilitated animals into their natural habitats, it will help restore vulnerable wild populations, he said.
\n
"Especially for rare and endangered species, if we successfully release even one individual into the wild, that one animal can become a breeding source, a potential parent that would produce offspring," he added.
\n
More importantly, Ma believes rescue work is the most vivid form of conservation education. The station opens to visitors on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, allowing people to closely observe these animals and learn their stories.
\n
"Photos and videos leave vague impressions. But when people see an injured animal up close, their empathy will enhance their awareness of wildlife conservation," Ma explained.
\n
"I've heard kids tell their parents, 'Wild animals live a hard life.' That might just be the beginning of protection," Ma said.
Tourists pick peaches at an orchard developed on an abandoned quarry in Zhonghua village, Beibei district in Chongqing.
\n
People enjoy camping on the lawn in the Jibai Villa at the village.
\n
An aerial photo shows the quarry after the green restoration project.
\n
In a mountain village in Southwest China's Chongqing, a former barren stone quarry has been reborn as a vibrant rural tourism destination through ecological reform and the creation of innovative tourism experiences, setting a benchmark for sustainable development.
\n
Located in Zhonghua village, Jingguan township of Beibei district, the once bustling site of industrial activity is now a vibrant green landscape. Over 20 hectares of peach and plum trees flourish here, accompanied by the elegantly constructed Jibai Villa, a nationally recognized A-level tourist homestay inn.
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The transformation of this site is nothing short of remarkable. Visitors are greeted with a diverse range of activities, from rural tourism experiences like flower appreciation and fruit picking to a mining study club and the region's first innkeeper training school.
\n
A newly built 120-square-meter lifestyle aesthetics center offers yoga and Pilates activities, while a stylish restaurant and cafe, converted from former quarry management offices and workshops, serve as social hubs.
\n
According to Zhou Song, the owner, the site attracts up to 1,000 visitors daily during peak seasons, totaling more than 100,000 tourists annually and generating revenue exceeding five million yuan ($698,330). The guesthouse accommodates 400 diners simultaneously and provides stable employment for nearly 30 local villagers, each earning an average annual income of about 50,000 yuan.
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In 2022, the village collective economic cooperative invested in Jibai's surrounding projects, increasing the village's annual income by 150,000 yuan.
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The story of this transformation began in the early 2000s when Zhou's father leased the land for stone mining. Despite initial economic benefits, excessive mining led to severe environmental degradation. Recognizing the need for change, Zhou's father closed the quarry at the end of 2016.
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With a background in architecture, Zhou led his design team to launch a green restoration project in early 2017. The homestay opened in 2020 and quickly became a popular destination. The local government has supported this initiative by providing infrastructure such as a display area for a weekend specialty market, a basketball court, paved roads, and street lighting.
\n
Zhang Deqiang, a mining environmental expert at the China Institute of Geo-Environmental Monitoring, praised the project during a recent field trip. "I've noticed that many ecological restoration projects in Chongqing are supported by industries, primarily thanks to the full use of the region's superb strategic location."
\n
He noted that the mining pit and cultural tourism development in Beibei have enabled the municipality to explore a unique restoration path that addresses historical ecological issues while providing new growth opportunities for rural vitalization.
\n
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, which has restored 7,025 hectares of historically abandoned and closed mines, marking significant progress in ecological protection and restoration.
\n
Zhou said he plans to enhance the site's functionality to draw diverse visitors. He envisions creating a hub for homestays that offer comprehensive services to tourists, thereby attracting more investors interested in agriculture and hospitality.
\n
Contact the writers at dengrui@chinadaily.com.cn
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- "content": "
Tourists pick peaches at an orchard developed on an abandoned quarry in Zhonghua village, Beibei district in Chongqing.
\n
People enjoy camping on the lawn in the Jibai Villa at the village.
\n
An aerial photo shows the quarry after the green restoration project.
\n
In a mountain village in Southwest China's Chongqing, a former barren stone quarry has been reborn as a vibrant rural tourism destination through ecological reform and the creation of innovative tourism experiences, setting a benchmark for sustainable development.
\n
Located in Zhonghua village, Jingguan township of Beibei district, the once bustling site of industrial activity is now a vibrant green landscape. Over 20 hectares of peach and plum trees flourish here, accompanied by the elegantly constructed Jibai Villa, a nationally recognized A-level tourist homestay inn.
\n
The transformation of this site is nothing short of remarkable. Visitors are greeted with a diverse range of activities, from rural tourism experiences like flower appreciation and fruit picking to a mining study club and the region's first innkeeper training school.
\n
A newly built 120-square-meter lifestyle aesthetics center offers yoga and Pilates activities, while a stylish restaurant and cafe, converted from former quarry management offices and workshops, serve as social hubs.
\n
According to Zhou Song, the owner, the site attracts up to 1,000 visitors daily during peak seasons, totaling more than 100,000 tourists annually and generating revenue exceeding five million yuan ($698,330). The guesthouse accommodates 400 diners simultaneously and provides stable employment for nearly 30 local villagers, each earning an average annual income of about 50,000 yuan.
\n
In 2022, the village collective economic cooperative invested in Jibai's surrounding projects, increasing the village's annual income by 150,000 yuan.
\n
The story of this transformation began in the early 2000s when Zhou's father leased the land for stone mining. Despite initial economic benefits, excessive mining led to severe environmental degradation. Recognizing the need for change, Zhou's father closed the quarry at the end of 2016.
\n
With a background in architecture, Zhou led his design team to launch a green restoration project in early 2017. The homestay opened in 2020 and quickly became a popular destination. The local government has supported this initiative by providing infrastructure such as a display area for a weekend specialty market, a basketball court, paved roads, and street lighting.
\n
Zhang Deqiang, a mining environmental expert at the China Institute of Geo-Environmental Monitoring, praised the project during a recent field trip. "I've noticed that many ecological restoration projects in Chongqing are supported by industries, primarily thanks to the full use of the region's superb strategic location."
\n
He noted that the mining pit and cultural tourism development in Beibei have enabled the municipality to explore a unique restoration path that addresses historical ecological issues while providing new growth opportunities for rural vitalization.
\n
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, which has restored 7,025 hectares of historically abandoned and closed mines, marking significant progress in ecological protection and restoration.
\n
Zhou said he plans to enhance the site's functionality to draw diverse visitors. He envisions creating a hub for homestays that offer comprehensive services to tourists, thereby attracting more investors interested in agriculture and hospitality.
HAIKOU — In a banana field at Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, Waseem Raza spends his mornings meticulously inspecting stems, leaves and fruit clusters before plunging into late-night hours in the lab, peering through microscopes and analyzing data until well past midnight.
\n
Raza, 45, a scientist from Pakistan, has devoted his career to combating banana diseases. His journey in China began in 2005 when he arrived for doctoral studies at Nanjing Agricultural University. After graduating in December 2009, he stayed on as a lecturer at the university for 12 years. This year, he joined the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences as a senior researcher, working in a laboratory there.
\n
His research focuses on soil ecology, soil microbiology and plant-microbe interactions to help tackle Banana Fusarium Wilt, a devastating fungal disease known as "banana cancer", which once wreaked havoc on China's banana industry and caused production to plummet.
\n
"My job is to safeguard the health of bananas," Raza said. "I try to find effective ways to control disease and support the industry's growth."
\n
After years of research, CATAS and other institutions have cultivated resistant banana varieties, while also developing eco-friendly, disease-control technologies, which revived the industry. However, in Pakistan, where the fruit is also a major source of income, local farmers still face similar challenges.
\n
Raza and his team are now developing what he calls a "green revolution" approach, using bacterial volatile compounds that suppress and eliminate pathogens while stimulating plant growth. They have completed lab trials. "We plan to introduce these technologies to the fields this year or next. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness against Banana Fusarium Wilt using bio-organic fertilizers," he said.
\n
Through collaborations between China and Pakistan, Raza said he hopes to take these technologies back to his home country. By combining Chinese expertise with local research, he aims to strengthen the banana industries of both countries.
\n
Chen Yufeng, an associate researcher at CATAS, said Raza's expertise not only makes him a valuable addition to the team but also strengthens their global outreach.
\n
"Such cross-border synergy helps us better address agricultural challenges common to developing countries," Chen added.
\n
Raza's story reflects a broader trend of deepening scientific cooperation between China and Pakistan, with Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City emerging as a hub for such exchanges and Pakistani scientists like him increasingly taking leading roles in joint projects that bridge the expertise of both nations.
\n
"China and Pakistan are very good friends," Raza said, pointing to collaborations under the Belt and Road Initiative, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
\n
Having lived in China for 20 years, Raza considers the country his second home. Beyond his research, he has built a family in Sanya, savors the tropical coastal scenery, and often strolls along the beach after work, with colleagues guiding him to discover the city and enjoy its local cuisine.
\n
Though contracted until 2030, Raza has already mapped his long-term plans and hopes to settle permanently in Sanya. "Agricultural cooperation has massive potential between China and Pakistan," Raza said, adding that he looks forward to stronger collaboration between scientists to boost banana production and quality on both sides.
\n",
- "content": "
HAIKOU — In a banana field at Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, Waseem Raza spends his mornings meticulously inspecting stems, leaves and fruit clusters before plunging into late-night hours in the lab, peering through microscopes and analyzing data until well past midnight.
\n
Raza, 45, a scientist from Pakistan, has devoted his career to combating banana diseases. His journey in China began in 2005 when he arrived for doctoral studies at Nanjing Agricultural University. After graduating in December 2009, he stayed on as a lecturer at the university for 12 years. This year, he joined the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences as a senior researcher, working in a laboratory there.
\n
His research focuses on soil ecology, soil microbiology and plant-microbe interactions to help tackle Banana Fusarium Wilt, a devastating fungal disease known as "banana cancer", which once wreaked havoc on China's banana industry and caused production to plummet.
\n
"My job is to safeguard the health of bananas," Raza said. "I try to find effective ways to control disease and support the industry's growth."
\n
After years of research, CATAS and other institutions have cultivated resistant banana varieties, while also developing eco-friendly, disease-control technologies, which revived the industry. However, in Pakistan, where the fruit is also a major source of income, local farmers still face similar challenges.
\n
Raza and his team are now developing what he calls a "green revolution" approach, using bacterial volatile compounds that suppress and eliminate pathogens while stimulating plant growth. They have completed lab trials. "We plan to introduce these technologies to the fields this year or next. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness against Banana Fusarium Wilt using bio-organic fertilizers," he said.
\n
Through collaborations between China and Pakistan, Raza said he hopes to take these technologies back to his home country. By combining Chinese expertise with local research, he aims to strengthen the banana industries of both countries.
\n
Chen Yufeng, an associate researcher at CATAS, said Raza's expertise not only makes him a valuable addition to the team but also strengthens their global outreach.
\n
"Such cross-border synergy helps us better address agricultural challenges common to developing countries," Chen added.
\n
Raza's story reflects a broader trend of deepening scientific cooperation between China and Pakistan, with Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City emerging as a hub for such exchanges and Pakistani scientists like him increasingly taking leading roles in joint projects that bridge the expertise of both nations.
\n
"China and Pakistan are very good friends," Raza said, pointing to collaborations under the Belt and Road Initiative, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
\n
Having lived in China for 20 years, Raza considers the country his second home. Beyond his research, he has built a family in Sanya, savors the tropical coastal scenery, and often strolls along the beach after work, with colleagues guiding him to discover the city and enjoy its local cuisine.
\n
Though contracted until 2030, Raza has already mapped his long-term plans and hopes to settle permanently in Sanya. "Agricultural cooperation has massive potential between China and Pakistan," Raza said, adding that he looks forward to stronger collaboration between scientists to boost banana production and quality on both sides.
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make it fit for the times.
\n
It was therefore timely that the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which convened in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, significantly bolstered confidence in meaningful reform of the global governance system to make it more effective.
\n
The SCO Plus meeting sounded a resounding note for global cooperation, development and a shared future.
\n
As Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored in his address to the meeting on Monday, the organization has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, and he called on it to "continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
Stressing that the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, he said the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, with new threats and challenges increasing, as the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world.
\n
This has created trust and security deficits. To address these, President Xi called on those attending the meeting to improve global governance by setting an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative that he proposed.
\n
To this end, he highlighted five key principles of the initiative: First, adhering to sovereign equality and upholding the principle that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth or poverty, enjoy equal participation, decision-making, and benefits from global governance; Second, abiding by international rule of law, fully, comprehensively, and completely adhering to the universally recognized basic norms of international relations, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, ensuring the equal and uniform application of international law and rules, and refraining from double standards, and the imposing of the "house rules" of a few countries on others; Third, practicing multilateralism by adhering to the global governance concept of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits; Fourth, advocating the people-centered approach to ensure that people of all countries participate in and share the fruits of improved global governance; Fifth, focusing on taking real actions by adhering to systematic planning and holistic advancement of coordinated global actions that fully mobilize resources from all parties.
\n
"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
\n
Multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, is ingrained in the DNA of the SCO Plus, which boasts 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners, and represents nearly half of the world's population, one-fourth of the global landmass and about one-fourth of the global GDP. No wonder the SCO is being increasingly looked upon as an important force for safeguarding world peace and a driver for reform of the global governance system.
\n
As President Xi told those attending the meeting in Tianjin on Monday, the SCO member states were the first to put forward the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits as an effort to practice true multilateralism. Hailing the organization for its international influence and appeal that are increasing day by day, Xi urged them to forge ahead by carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit that the organization embodies.
\n
Reforming and improving global governance to keep pace with the times is imperative to uphold international fairness and justice and oppose the bullying acts of those who hope to keep a stranglehold on international affairs.
\n
The Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for the diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development is the guiding light for the organization to forge ahead with solid steps toward the realization of a community with a shared future for humanity.
\n",
- "content": "
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make it fit for the times.
\n
It was therefore timely that the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which convened in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, significantly bolstered confidence in meaningful reform of the global governance system to make it more effective.
\n
The SCO Plus meeting sounded a resounding note for global cooperation, development and a shared future.
\n
As Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored in his address to the meeting on Monday, the organization has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, and he called on it to "continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
Stressing that the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, he said the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, with new threats and challenges increasing, as the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world.
\n
This has created trust and security deficits. To address these, President Xi called on those attending the meeting to improve global governance by setting an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative that he proposed.
\n
To this end, he highlighted five key principles of the initiative: First, adhering to sovereign equality and upholding the principle that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth or poverty, enjoy equal participation, decision-making, and benefits from global governance; Second, abiding by international rule of law, fully, comprehensively, and completely adhering to the universally recognized basic norms of international relations, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, ensuring the equal and uniform application of international law and rules, and refraining from double standards, and the imposing of the "house rules" of a few countries on others; Third, practicing multilateralism by adhering to the global governance concept of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits; Fourth, advocating the people-centered approach to ensure that people of all countries participate in and share the fruits of improved global governance; Fifth, focusing on taking real actions by adhering to systematic planning and holistic advancement of coordinated global actions that fully mobilize resources from all parties.
\n
"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
\n
Multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, is ingrained in the DNA of the SCO Plus, which boasts 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners, and represents nearly half of the world's population, one-fourth of the global landmass and about one-fourth of the global GDP. No wonder the SCO is being increasingly looked upon as an important force for safeguarding world peace and a driver for reform of the global governance system.
\n
As President Xi told those attending the meeting in Tianjin on Monday, the SCO member states were the first to put forward the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits as an effort to practice true multilateralism. Hailing the organization for its international influence and appeal that are increasing day by day, Xi urged them to forge ahead by carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit that the organization embodies.
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Reforming and improving global governance to keep pace with the times is imperative to uphold international fairness and justice and oppose the bullying acts of those who hope to keep a stranglehold on international affairs.
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The Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for the diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development is the guiding light for the organization to forge ahead with solid steps toward the realization of a community with a shared future for humanity.
At a time when the world has encountered a new period of turbulence and transformation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has once again demonstrated its vitality and appeal. The SCO Summit in Tianjin was not only a landmark gathering of leaders but also a powerful testament to why the organization continues to thrive and contribute to the common development of different countries.
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Over the past 24 years, the SCO has grown from a regional security mechanism to be the world's largest regional organization, encompassing 27 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa. Its success lies in the enduring relevance of the Shanghai Spirit — mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for cultural diversity, and the pursuit of common development. In a world rife with confrontation and protectionism, these principles have allowed the SCO to chart an independent course of cooperation, making it a stabilizing force amid global turbulence.
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The Tianjin Summit was held at a critical juncture, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, a reminder of the hard-won peace and the urgent need to defend multilateralism.
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Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and a crisis of trust in global institutions, the SCO's ability to convene such a large family of nations reflects its growing influence in shaping a multipolar and more equitable international order.
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China's role in the SCO has always been one of vision and responsibility. At the Tianjin Summit, President Xi Jinping made a series of proposals to implement the action plan for high-quality development of the SCO that highlight China's commitment to openness, cooperation and shared progress. These include the establishment of three China-SCO cooperation platforms on energy, green industries and the digital economy, and three new cooperation centers on scientific innovation, higher education and vocational training. China will work with fellow SCO countries to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power each by 10 million kilowatts in the next five years.
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Beyond the economy, China's pledges reflect a deep concern for people's well-being across the SCO region. Xi announced that in the next five years, China will treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations, and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings in other SCO countries.
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The country is also ready to build with all sides an artificial intelligence application cooperation center, and share the dividends of progress in AI. It welcomes all parties to use the Beidou Satellite Navigation System and it invites countries with relevant capacities to take part in the International Lunar Research Station project.
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These initiatives demonstrate how China is translating its development into tangible benefits for the SCO community and beyond. China's input and commitment to the common development of different countries have played an important role in promoting the progress of the SCO family these years. And that will continue to be the case.
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Propelled by the shared dedication to a fairer multipolar world that China advocates and acts on, the organization has adopted multiple key outcome documents, such as the SCO Development Strategy until 2035, at its Tianjin Summit, which not only represent the organization's development strategy for the next decade but also set out the path to transform that vision into reality for the benefit of people of the SCO family and even beyond.
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If implemented well, they will be conducive to the SCO substantially strengthening cooperation in security, economy and cultural exchanges, and consolidating its role as a guardian of regional stability, a driver of connectivity and growth, and a promoter of dialogue among civilizations.
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From its founding in 2001 to today, the SCO has consistently broken new ground in regional and global governance. The Tianjin Summit shows that the organization is ready to shoulder greater responsibilities — whether in safeguarding peace, advancing openness, or championing fairness and justice.
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Guided by the Shanghai Spirit, and with China playing a constructive and unique role as the largest economy in the organization, the SCO is certain to continue expanding its circle of friends, strengthening unity among members, and contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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The SCO's journey from Shanghai to Tianjin is a journey of cooperation, trust and progress. From Tianjin, it now sets sail again — toward an even brighter future.
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At a time when the world has encountered a new period of turbulence and transformation, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has once again demonstrated its vitality and appeal. The SCO Summit in Tianjin was not only a landmark gathering of leaders but also a powerful testament to why the organization continues to thrive and contribute to the common development of different countries.
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Over the past 24 years, the SCO has grown from a regional security mechanism to be the world's largest regional organization, encompassing 27 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa. Its success lies in the enduring relevance of the Shanghai Spirit — mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for cultural diversity, and the pursuit of common development. In a world rife with confrontation and protectionism, these principles have allowed the SCO to chart an independent course of cooperation, making it a stabilizing force amid global turbulence.
\n
The Tianjin Summit was held at a critical juncture, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, a reminder of the hard-won peace and the urgent need to defend multilateralism.
\n
Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and a crisis of trust in global institutions, the SCO's ability to convene such a large family of nations reflects its growing influence in shaping a multipolar and more equitable international order.
\n
China's role in the SCO has always been one of vision and responsibility. At the Tianjin Summit, President Xi Jinping made a series of proposals to implement the action plan for high-quality development of the SCO that highlight China's commitment to openness, cooperation and shared progress. These include the establishment of three China-SCO cooperation platforms on energy, green industries and the digital economy, and three new cooperation centers on scientific innovation, higher education and vocational training. China will work with fellow SCO countries to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power each by 10 million kilowatts in the next five years.
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Beyond the economy, China's pledges reflect a deep concern for people's well-being across the SCO region. Xi announced that in the next five years, China will treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations, and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings in other SCO countries.
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The country is also ready to build with all sides an artificial intelligence application cooperation center, and share the dividends of progress in AI. It welcomes all parties to use the Beidou Satellite Navigation System and it invites countries with relevant capacities to take part in the International Lunar Research Station project.
\n
These initiatives demonstrate how China is translating its development into tangible benefits for the SCO community and beyond. China's input and commitment to the common development of different countries have played an important role in promoting the progress of the SCO family these years. And that will continue to be the case.
\n
Propelled by the shared dedication to a fairer multipolar world that China advocates and acts on, the organization has adopted multiple key outcome documents, such as the SCO Development Strategy until 2035, at its Tianjin Summit, which not only represent the organization's development strategy for the next decade but also set out the path to transform that vision into reality for the benefit of people of the SCO family and even beyond.
\n
If implemented well, they will be conducive to the SCO substantially strengthening cooperation in security, economy and cultural exchanges, and consolidating its role as a guardian of regional stability, a driver of connectivity and growth, and a promoter of dialogue among civilizations.
\n
From its founding in 2001 to today, the SCO has consistently broken new ground in regional and global governance. The Tianjin Summit shows that the organization is ready to shoulder greater responsibilities — whether in safeguarding peace, advancing openness, or championing fairness and justice.
\n
Guided by the Shanghai Spirit, and with China playing a constructive and unique role as the largest economy in the organization, the SCO is certain to continue expanding its circle of friends, strengthening unity among members, and contributing to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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The SCO's journey from Shanghai to Tianjin is a journey of cooperation, trust and progress. From Tianjin, it now sets sail again — toward an even brighter future.
When Time magazine published the 2025 TIME100 AI list last week, it was uplifting to see some Chinese names among the most influential people who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence globally. For example, Liang Wenfeng, CEO of DeepSeek; Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei; and Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics are mentioned in the "leaders" category, alongside the names of Elon Musk, founder of xAI; Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta; and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
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The presence of Chinese names signals not only recognition of their achievements but also that of the broader environment that has allowed such talents to thrive. China's innovation story is as much about policy and governance as it is about invention, and the country's evolving business environment lies at the heart of this progress.
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Domestic reports show how this supportive ecosystem is coming up step by step. In the first half of this year, the number of new private businesses and the number of foreign-invested enterprises have both gone up; a total of 4.35 million new private enterprises were established, up 4.6 percent year-on-year, while the number of new foreign-funded entities rose by 4.1 percent.
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The large number of new entities emerging in the first half of the year indicates abundant untapped market and business opportunities. The statistics reflect market entities' rising confidence in growth prospects, despite a very complex external environment, indicating that the economy has strong resilience and potential.
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What stands out is not only the numbers but also the underlying governance approach. To optimize the business environment, the government has vowed to focus on ensuring equal opportunities and fair competition. Market access is the prerequisite for business entities to participate in economic activities, while fair competition is the fundamental principle of a market economy. It is required that the government remove all obstacles that hinder the equal use of production factors in accordance with the law. In this regard, full efforts are being made to implement these requirements, address the typical problems faced by private enterprises in relevant fields and create a more equitable development environment for them.
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Despite uncertainties in the global economy, China's economy has demonstrated both resilience and dynamism. That should be attributed not just to its macroeconomic strength, but to carefully calibrated policies aimed at stabilizing employment, boosting enterprise vitality and aligning domestic and international economic circulation.
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China's innovation surge is inseparable from the country's deepening reforms in its business environment. Three elements stand out clearly. First, targeted regulation reduces any unnecessary burden while safeguarding quality and safety. Second, digital tools streamline administrative procedures, freeing entrepreneurs to focus on innovation rather than paperwork. Third, a transparent and law-based system ensures predictability, builds trust and attracts long-term investment.
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Of course, some challenges remain. The innovations and opportunities arising from them should be extended to smaller companies and more remote regions. Moreover, in rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, biotechnology and green technology, regulatory clarity will need to balance flexibility with safety.
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Yet the trajectory is clear. Time magazine's recognition of Chinese AI industry leaders is a mirror. It reflects the fact that talent flourishes where policy is supportive, governance is fair and services are efficient. By continuing to deepen reforms, providing the "sunshine and rain" of a world-class business environment, China is positioning itself not just as a participant, but as a major player, in the next wave of innovation.
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When Time magazine published the 2025 TIME100 AI list last week, it was uplifting to see some Chinese names among the most influential people who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence globally. For example, Liang Wenfeng, CEO of DeepSeek; Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei; and Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics are mentioned in the "leaders" category, alongside the names of Elon Musk, founder of xAI; Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Meta; and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.
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The presence of Chinese names signals not only recognition of their achievements but also that of the broader environment that has allowed such talents to thrive. China's innovation story is as much about policy and governance as it is about invention, and the country's evolving business environment lies at the heart of this progress.
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Domestic reports show how this supportive ecosystem is coming up step by step. In the first half of this year, the number of new private businesses and the number of foreign-invested enterprises have both gone up; a total of 4.35 million new private enterprises were established, up 4.6 percent year-on-year, while the number of new foreign-funded entities rose by 4.1 percent.
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The large number of new entities emerging in the first half of the year indicates abundant untapped market and business opportunities. The statistics reflect market entities' rising confidence in growth prospects, despite a very complex external environment, indicating that the economy has strong resilience and potential.
\n
What stands out is not only the numbers but also the underlying governance approach. To optimize the business environment, the government has vowed to focus on ensuring equal opportunities and fair competition. Market access is the prerequisite for business entities to participate in economic activities, while fair competition is the fundamental principle of a market economy. It is required that the government remove all obstacles that hinder the equal use of production factors in accordance with the law. In this regard, full efforts are being made to implement these requirements, address the typical problems faced by private enterprises in relevant fields and create a more equitable development environment for them.
\n
Despite uncertainties in the global economy, China's economy has demonstrated both resilience and dynamism. That should be attributed not just to its macroeconomic strength, but to carefully calibrated policies aimed at stabilizing employment, boosting enterprise vitality and aligning domestic and international economic circulation.
\n
China's innovation surge is inseparable from the country's deepening reforms in its business environment. Three elements stand out clearly. First, targeted regulation reduces any unnecessary burden while safeguarding quality and safety. Second, digital tools streamline administrative procedures, freeing entrepreneurs to focus on innovation rather than paperwork. Third, a transparent and law-based system ensures predictability, builds trust and attracts long-term investment.
\n
Of course, some challenges remain. The innovations and opportunities arising from them should be extended to smaller companies and more remote regions. Moreover, in rapidly evolving sectors such as AI, biotechnology and green technology, regulatory clarity will need to balance flexibility with safety.
\n
Yet the trajectory is clear. Time magazine's recognition of Chinese AI industry leaders is a mirror. It reflects the fact that talent flourishes where policy is supportive, governance is fair and services are efficient. By continuing to deepen reforms, providing the "sunshine and rain" of a world-class business environment, China is positioning itself not just as a participant, but as a major player, in the next wave of innovation.
Editor's Note: Brazilian media Forum Magazine recently published an article stating that for decades, industrial growth and sustainability seemed at odds with each other, but now, China's green factories are striving to prove that the two can go hand in hand and even transform sustainability into a source of strength. In an interview with People's Daily Overseas Edition, Xu Yingming, a senior researcher of green trade at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, expounded on China's experience in this regard. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". For two decades, this scientific philosophy has guided China's continuous exploration of ways to achieve coordinated progress of ecological protection and economic development. By 2024, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP had decreased by 11.6 percent compared to 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 1.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions.
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Focusing on core objectives such as intensive land use, harmless raw materials, clean production, waste resource utilization and low-carbon energy, green factories continuously promote intensive utilization of infrastructure, management systems, energy and resource inputs and products. This makes them a key vehicle for green development throughout the product life cycle and manufacturing industry chain.
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Over the past decade, green factories, as the core implementation unit of green manufacturing, have been a major driving force in China's efforts to build an efficient, clean, low-carbon and circular green manufacturing system. Since the launch of a national green factory selection program in 2017, China now has over 6,400 national-level green factories, whose output value accounts for 20 percent of China's total manufacturing output. By 2030, the output value of green factories nationwide is expected to exceed 40 percent of the total manufacturing output value.
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Cognitive shifts, policy support and improved standards are key initiatives in China's efforts to promote the development of green factories. On a conceptual level, China is shifting from its past extensive development model to green development, transforming the concept of green development into a quantifiable, replicable, and sustainable closed-loop system of "strategy-management-technology-culture".
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On the policy level, China provides substantial policy and financial support for the green transformation of enterprises through multifaceted support, including direct financial incentives, tax incentives, energy conservation and emissions reduction subsidies, green product certification incentives, and green investment guidance funds.
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In terms of the standardization system, by implementing and updating a series of policies, standards and regulations for industries such as steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, and rare earths, a "general principles+ guidelines+ detailed rules" implementation system has been established.
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In accordance with the dynamic management requirements of the interim measures for the undertaking, the country plans to annually remove noncompliant green factories, green industry parks and green supply chain management companies from the green manufacturing list.
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This ensures that green factories serve as role models, continuously improve green manufacturing standards and promote the green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Except for green factories' contribution to environmental protection, the high-value-added green products they produce can also better meet the demand for sustainable consumption in both domestic and international markets. This helps break down green trade barriers, significantly enhance companies' market competitiveness and brand image, foster new drivers of green economic growth and achieve a seamless integration of environmental and economic benefits.
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China provides developing countries with a green development plan that deeply embeds green elements throughout the entire industrial process. The country has achieved systematic technological breakthroughs which can provide developing countries with a systematic, intelligent and green menu-style technical support solution.
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Editor's Note: Brazilian media Forum Magazine recently published an article stating that for decades, industrial growth and sustainability seemed at odds with each other, but now, China's green factories are striving to prove that the two can go hand in hand and even transform sustainability into a source of strength. In an interview with People's Daily Overseas Edition, Xu Yingming, a senior researcher of green trade at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, expounded on China's experience in this regard. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". For two decades, this scientific philosophy has guided China's continuous exploration of ways to achieve coordinated progress of ecological protection and economic development. By 2024, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP had decreased by 11.6 percent compared to 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 1.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions.
\n
Focusing on core objectives such as intensive land use, harmless raw materials, clean production, waste resource utilization and low-carbon energy, green factories continuously promote intensive utilization of infrastructure, management systems, energy and resource inputs and products. This makes them a key vehicle for green development throughout the product life cycle and manufacturing industry chain.
\n
Over the past decade, green factories, as the core implementation unit of green manufacturing, have been a major driving force in China's efforts to build an efficient, clean, low-carbon and circular green manufacturing system. Since the launch of a national green factory selection program in 2017, China now has over 6,400 national-level green factories, whose output value accounts for 20 percent of China's total manufacturing output. By 2030, the output value of green factories nationwide is expected to exceed 40 percent of the total manufacturing output value.
\n
Cognitive shifts, policy support and improved standards are key initiatives in China's efforts to promote the development of green factories. On a conceptual level, China is shifting from its past extensive development model to green development, transforming the concept of green development into a quantifiable, replicable, and sustainable closed-loop system of "strategy-management-technology-culture".
\n
On the policy level, China provides substantial policy and financial support for the green transformation of enterprises through multifaceted support, including direct financial incentives, tax incentives, energy conservation and emissions reduction subsidies, green product certification incentives, and green investment guidance funds.
\n
In terms of the standardization system, by implementing and updating a series of policies, standards and regulations for industries such as steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, and rare earths, a "general principles+ guidelines+ detailed rules" implementation system has been established.
\n
In accordance with the dynamic management requirements of the interim measures for the undertaking, the country plans to annually remove noncompliant green factories, green industry parks and green supply chain management companies from the green manufacturing list.
\n
This ensures that green factories serve as role models, continuously improve green manufacturing standards and promote the green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Except for green factories' contribution to environmental protection, the high-value-added green products they produce can also better meet the demand for sustainable consumption in both domestic and international markets. This helps break down green trade barriers, significantly enhance companies' market competitiveness and brand image, foster new drivers of green economic growth and achieve a seamless integration of environmental and economic benefits.
\n
China provides developing countries with a green development plan that deeply embeds green elements throughout the entire industrial process. The country has achieved systematic technological breakthroughs which can provide developing countries with a systematic, intelligent and green menu-style technical support solution.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in more than two decades of its existence, has come a long way by, among other things, including new members and creating new institutions such as the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure. Of the three main areas of its activity — security, economy and cultural cooperation — the SCO has made the greatest achievements in the field of security.
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It has concluded a number of important international treaties. Of particular importance is the SCO's coordination of member states' measures to combat international terrorism. All SCO members have suffered terrorist attacks. To prevent such attacks, the SCO has deepened cooperation in the military field, held "Peace Mission" joint military exercises with member states, and promoted coordination of activities of special services and law enforcement agencies.
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Under the framework of the Anti-Drug Strategy of the SCO Member States for 2018-23, adopted in 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, anti-drug operations have been carried out in the member states.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed expectation that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin will inject powerful new momentum into the organization. "Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer, multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the central coordinating role of the United Nations," he said in a written interview on the eve of his visit to China.
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However, new geopolitical challenges require the SCO to gradually but decisively restructure itself into a comprehensive security organization, especially in "Greater Eurasia".
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The geopolitical upheaval in the past several years has led to serious structural shifts in the international system, increasing the importance of the SCO and necessitating its further development. The structural changes in the international environment could help transform the SCO, enabling it to further strengthen regional security. Russia is highly interested in furthering this process, because it is convinced that the SCO can become one of the strongest pillars of a multipolar world.
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Among the SCO's major contributions to the world is the "Shanghai Spirit". There may not be an official definition of the "Shanghai Spirit", but its goal is clear: fostering mutually beneficial cooperation, promoting equality among countries regardless of their size and state power, recognition of the diversity of cultures and civilizations, respecting the independence of countries to choose their social system and development model, rejecting confrontation and the Cold War mentality, and instead upholding universal humanistic values. In many ways, these ideas are expressed in the ancient Chinese expression, he er bu tong — to build harmony in spite of differences.
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In his speech during the 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of the SCO, President Xi Jinping noted: "The SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organization, with the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion. Its international influence and appeal are increasing day by day."
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In the field of economic cooperation, the SCO has not yet been able to achieve significant success. That's why the Chinese leader's proposal to establish an SCO "Development Bank" is very timely and important.
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In the changing global geopolitical environment, it is necessary to preserve all the positive things the SCO has achieved, while intensifying multilateral economic cooperation. At a time when some of the SCO member states are facing severe and unjust Western sanctions, while others fear secondary sanctions and reduced economic activity due to the general problems of the global economy, deepening economic cooperation to mitigate these threats has become even more necessary.
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Experts in Russia and other member states advocate for accelerated development of the SCO's economic component as a regional organization. China and the Central Asian countries have always supported economic cooperation, albeit in different ways.
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China, for example, has been working on creating free trade zones in Asia.
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This is similar to the goal set in the SCO Charter-"fostering favorable environment for trade and investments with a view to gradually achieving free flow of goods, capital, services and technologies."
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The Central Asian countries, on the other hand, have adopted a more cautious approach. However, in practice, the idea of deepening multilateral economic cooperation has in the past often collided with the inertia of thinking of a number of countries. It has now become clear that had there been more large SCO-led multilateral economic projects, it would have been easier for member states to deal with the Western sanctions.
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One hopes the inclusion of some major economic powers, which too face Western sanctions, as members will prompt the SCO to intensify its international projects, in order to help improve the well-being of peoples in all member states. One important project is the activation of the "SCO Energy Club", created at the suggestion of Russia, because energy cooperation within the SCO has huge potential given the role and weight of the full and associate members in the international energy architecture.
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It is important to understand that global projects can be advanced only on the basis of overall cooperation.
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China, Russia and three former Soviet republics first established the "Shanghai Five", which later evolved into the SCO. In the changing geopolitical situation, the strengthened roles of Russia and China within the SCO are particularly vital. Their successful collaboration is pivotal to maintaining peace and security in the region, and help maintain stability in Eurasia.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, in more than two decades of its existence, has come a long way by, among other things, including new members and creating new institutions such as the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure. Of the three main areas of its activity — security, economy and cultural cooperation — the SCO has made the greatest achievements in the field of security.
\n
It has concluded a number of important international treaties. Of particular importance is the SCO's coordination of member states' measures to combat international terrorism. All SCO members have suffered terrorist attacks. To prevent such attacks, the SCO has deepened cooperation in the military field, held "Peace Mission" joint military exercises with member states, and promoted coordination of activities of special services and law enforcement agencies.
\n
Under the framework of the Anti-Drug Strategy of the SCO Member States for 2018-23, adopted in 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, anti-drug operations have been carried out in the member states.
\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed expectation that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin will inject powerful new momentum into the organization. "Drawing on these values, the SCO contributes to shaping a fairer, multipolar world order, grounded in international law, with the central coordinating role of the United Nations," he said in a written interview on the eve of his visit to China.
\n
However, new geopolitical challenges require the SCO to gradually but decisively restructure itself into a comprehensive security organization, especially in "Greater Eurasia".
\n
The geopolitical upheaval in the past several years has led to serious structural shifts in the international system, increasing the importance of the SCO and necessitating its further development. The structural changes in the international environment could help transform the SCO, enabling it to further strengthen regional security. Russia is highly interested in furthering this process, because it is convinced that the SCO can become one of the strongest pillars of a multipolar world.
\n
Among the SCO's major contributions to the world is the "Shanghai Spirit". There may not be an official definition of the "Shanghai Spirit", but its goal is clear: fostering mutually beneficial cooperation, promoting equality among countries regardless of their size and state power, recognition of the diversity of cultures and civilizations, respecting the independence of countries to choose their social system and development model, rejecting confrontation and the Cold War mentality, and instead upholding universal humanistic values. In many ways, these ideas are expressed in the ancient Chinese expression, he er bu tong — to build harmony in spite of differences.
\n
In his speech during the 25th Meeting of Council of Heads of State of the SCO, President Xi Jinping noted: "The SCO has grown into the world's largest regional organization, with the participation of 26 countries, cooperation covering more than 50 areas, and a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion. Its international influence and appeal are increasing day by day."
\n
In the field of economic cooperation, the SCO has not yet been able to achieve significant success. That's why the Chinese leader's proposal to establish an SCO "Development Bank" is very timely and important.
\n
In the changing global geopolitical environment, it is necessary to preserve all the positive things the SCO has achieved, while intensifying multilateral economic cooperation. At a time when some of the SCO member states are facing severe and unjust Western sanctions, while others fear secondary sanctions and reduced economic activity due to the general problems of the global economy, deepening economic cooperation to mitigate these threats has become even more necessary.
\n
Experts in Russia and other member states advocate for accelerated development of the SCO's economic component as a regional organization. China and the Central Asian countries have always supported economic cooperation, albeit in different ways.
\n
China, for example, has been working on creating free trade zones in Asia.
\n
This is similar to the goal set in the SCO Charter-"fostering favorable environment for trade and investments with a view to gradually achieving free flow of goods, capital, services and technologies."
\n
The Central Asian countries, on the other hand, have adopted a more cautious approach. However, in practice, the idea of deepening multilateral economic cooperation has in the past often collided with the inertia of thinking of a number of countries. It has now become clear that had there been more large SCO-led multilateral economic projects, it would have been easier for member states to deal with the Western sanctions.
\n
One hopes the inclusion of some major economic powers, which too face Western sanctions, as members will prompt the SCO to intensify its international projects, in order to help improve the well-being of peoples in all member states. One important project is the activation of the "SCO Energy Club", created at the suggestion of Russia, because energy cooperation within the SCO has huge potential given the role and weight of the full and associate members in the international energy architecture.
\n
It is important to understand that global projects can be advanced only on the basis of overall cooperation.
\n
China, Russia and three former Soviet republics first established the "Shanghai Five", which later evolved into the SCO. In the changing geopolitical situation, the strengthened roles of Russia and China within the SCO are particularly vital. Their successful collaboration is pivotal to maintaining peace and security in the region, and help maintain stability in Eurasia.
\n
The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
The Japanese invaders caused untold suffering to the Chinese people before and during World War II. Yet after the end of the war, unlike Germany, Japan did not atone for the atrocities its imperial army committed in the eight years preceding World War II and during the course of the war.
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The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was central to the World Anti-Fascist War (World War II). However, after World War II, the narrative that the World Anti-Fascist War in Asia was primarily between Japan and the United States became widespread, distorting history and obscuring the truth about the main Eastern theater of the war.
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The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are often portrayed as the decisive factor behind Japan's surrender in World War II. This one-sided emphasis, which reinforces the US-centric narrative, is a complete misinterpretation of history.
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Japan was defeated because of a prolonged war of attrition in China that drained its national and military strength, leading to its collapse. Therefore, I believe the primary contributor to the victory of anti-fascist forces in Asia was the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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Since our secondary school years, we have been taught about the "Pacific war", a result of politically-driven memory shaping promoted by Washington, which defines the war in the Asia-Pacific as a war between the US and Japan, diminishing its true significance and severely distorting history.
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The colonial war launched by Tokyo was aimed at seizing Chinese territories and transforming China into a resource base and market, resulting in the loss of tens of millions of lives and systematically seeking to plunder strategic resources such as coal, soybean and petroleum.
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Unfortunately, the US occupation of Japan deprived the country of the opportunity to develop strategic autonomy. As seen in the recent House of Councillors election in Japan, which highlighted deep social divisions in the country, Tokyo lacks the historical foundation to reflect on its past. This absence, in turn, has fueled the right-wing drift in Japan.
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Only by fully acknowledging that the Imperial Japanese Army was defeated by the Chinese people in the war of resistance can Japan truly atone for the atrocities its fascist forces committed in China and other Asian countries and reaffirm the core principles of its pacifist Constitution — that it would never again wage a war or invade another country.
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Japan surrendered to the US-led Allied forces only after facing defeat in China. Yet the prevailing postwar narrative that "Japan did not lose to China" reflects the misunderstanding of both Japan and its neighboring countries. Many scholars superficially attribute Japan's defeat to the US, ignoring deeper analysis.
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The number of Japanese troops in China at the time proves that Japan's strategic focus remained on China. In 1941, there were about 1.38 million Japanese troops in China, or about 65 percent of Japan's total ground forces. By 1945, this number had increased to 1.98 million troops, exceeding the number of Japanese military personnel across the Pacific. It was in China that Japan's war machinery was tied down and steadily eroded. The relentless war of attrition led by the Chinese people drained the Japanese military's strength, ultimately leading to its defeat.
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In the early stages of its aggression, Japan gravely miscalculated both the national strength of China and the Chinese people's resolve to resist Japanese aggression, despite Emperor Hirohito, Japan's wartime supreme commander, repeatedly emphasizing since 1941 that "China must not be underestimated".
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While Japan relied on the emperor's authority to force soldiers and civilians into its war machine, the Chinese people's resistance was fundamentally voluntary — a conscious collective choice, not coerced sacrifice. It is imperative therefore that Japan learn from history and, in doing so, foster a more constructive China-Japan relationship.
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Beyond US influence, Japan's use of the neutral term "end of the war" is an attempt to avoid acknowledging the real reason for its defeat in World War II. By designating Aug 15 as the "memorial day for the end of the war", and referring to the belligerent Japanese army personnel who died in the war as "war dead", rather than "dead warmongers", Japan is trying to obscure its brutal wartime past. And the visits to Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 class A war criminals, by high-ranking Japanese officials are part of Tokyo's systematic attempt to deny history.
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Even more troubling is Japan's "sacred decision" narrative, which credits the emperor for ending the war. This narrative enabled the continuation of Japan's power structure in the postwar era, preventing a genuine sense of responsibility for Japanese atrocities from taking root in the country. Also, the Tokyo Trial convicted only a handful of individuals, leaving many others unaccountable.
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Postwar Japan has failed to atone for the atrocities the Japanese army committed before and during World War II. On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan appears to be sliding back into the prewar period. This dangerous trend is fueled by US support and constraints, which have made Tokyo dependent on Washington. But Japan must understand the global significance of the Chinese people's war of resistance and atone for its past atrocities.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
The Japanese invaders caused untold suffering to the Chinese people before and during World War II. Yet after the end of the war, unlike Germany, Japan did not atone for the atrocities its imperial army committed in the eight years preceding World War II and during the course of the war.
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The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was central to the World Anti-Fascist War (World War II). However, after World War II, the narrative that the World Anti-Fascist War in Asia was primarily between Japan and the United States became widespread, distorting history and obscuring the truth about the main Eastern theater of the war.
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The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are often portrayed as the decisive factor behind Japan's surrender in World War II. This one-sided emphasis, which reinforces the US-centric narrative, is a complete misinterpretation of history.
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Japan was defeated because of a prolonged war of attrition in China that drained its national and military strength, leading to its collapse. Therefore, I believe the primary contributor to the victory of anti-fascist forces in Asia was the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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Since our secondary school years, we have been taught about the "Pacific war", a result of politically-driven memory shaping promoted by Washington, which defines the war in the Asia-Pacific as a war between the US and Japan, diminishing its true significance and severely distorting history.
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The colonial war launched by Tokyo was aimed at seizing Chinese territories and transforming China into a resource base and market, resulting in the loss of tens of millions of lives and systematically seeking to plunder strategic resources such as coal, soybean and petroleum.
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Unfortunately, the US occupation of Japan deprived the country of the opportunity to develop strategic autonomy. As seen in the recent House of Councillors election in Japan, which highlighted deep social divisions in the country, Tokyo lacks the historical foundation to reflect on its past. This absence, in turn, has fueled the right-wing drift in Japan.
\n
Only by fully acknowledging that the Imperial Japanese Army was defeated by the Chinese people in the war of resistance can Japan truly atone for the atrocities its fascist forces committed in China and other Asian countries and reaffirm the core principles of its pacifist Constitution — that it would never again wage a war or invade another country.
\n
Japan surrendered to the US-led Allied forces only after facing defeat in China. Yet the prevailing postwar narrative that "Japan did not lose to China" reflects the misunderstanding of both Japan and its neighboring countries. Many scholars superficially attribute Japan's defeat to the US, ignoring deeper analysis.
\n
The number of Japanese troops in China at the time proves that Japan's strategic focus remained on China. In 1941, there were about 1.38 million Japanese troops in China, or about 65 percent of Japan's total ground forces. By 1945, this number had increased to 1.98 million troops, exceeding the number of Japanese military personnel across the Pacific. It was in China that Japan's war machinery was tied down and steadily eroded. The relentless war of attrition led by the Chinese people drained the Japanese military's strength, ultimately leading to its defeat.
\n
In the early stages of its aggression, Japan gravely miscalculated both the national strength of China and the Chinese people's resolve to resist Japanese aggression, despite Emperor Hirohito, Japan's wartime supreme commander, repeatedly emphasizing since 1941 that "China must not be underestimated".
\n
While Japan relied on the emperor's authority to force soldiers and civilians into its war machine, the Chinese people's resistance was fundamentally voluntary — a conscious collective choice, not coerced sacrifice. It is imperative therefore that Japan learn from history and, in doing so, foster a more constructive China-Japan relationship.
\n
Beyond US influence, Japan's use of the neutral term "end of the war" is an attempt to avoid acknowledging the real reason for its defeat in World War II. By designating Aug 15 as the "memorial day for the end of the war", and referring to the belligerent Japanese army personnel who died in the war as "war dead", rather than "dead warmongers", Japan is trying to obscure its brutal wartime past. And the visits to Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 class A war criminals, by high-ranking Japanese officials are part of Tokyo's systematic attempt to deny history.
\n
Even more troubling is Japan's "sacred decision" narrative, which credits the emperor for ending the war. This narrative enabled the continuation of Japan's power structure in the postwar era, preventing a genuine sense of responsibility for Japanese atrocities from taking root in the country. Also, the Tokyo Trial convicted only a handful of individuals, leaving many others unaccountable.
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Postwar Japan has failed to atone for the atrocities the Japanese army committed before and during World War II. On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan appears to be sliding back into the prewar period. This dangerous trend is fueled by US support and constraints, which have made Tokyo dependent on Washington. But Japan must understand the global significance of the Chinese people's war of resistance and atone for its past atrocities.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
I'd just met my US neighbor, Cindy Vautrin — who lived a literal stone's throw, four houses, down the street from me in Mt Pleasant, Michigan — in Beijing in 2005.
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That was because she's the great niece of a hero of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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Minnie Vautrin is celebrated as an American missionary who saved thousands of Chinese women during the Nanjing Massacre. This wasn't just my first time hearing about Minnie Vautrin, who's lauded as a "real-life Goddess of Mercy", but also of hearing about the Nanjing Massacre. In fact, it was my first time hearing about Nanjing, the city, at all.
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My experiences growing up in the United States demonstrate how much more needs to be done in conveying this history in North America and much of the rest of the West.
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I progressed from kindergarten through university — where I focused on international affairs — learning nothing about the Japanese invasion of China, except that it happened.
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Like most of my peers, I could sum up the totality of my knowledge in three words: "Japan invaded China". That's all.
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Most of my classmates didn't even know that. Many still don't. And neither do their kids.
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Even though my grandfathers fought against Japan — my maternal grandpa lied about his age to join the US military and fought in the Philippines; the other was sent to the European theater — I knew almost nothing about their experiences.
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When I was a boy, Grandpa gave me a pipe carved by a freed prisoner of war, a knife fashioned from a downed plane and a Japanese sword. But all he ever told me about his time in Asia was that he couldn't eat rice after the war because it reminded him of the atrocities he had witnessed.
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Most Americans' knowledge of Japan's role in what we call World War II begins and ends with Pearl Harbor and the atomic bombs, with virtually nothing in between. Meanwhile, the fight against the Nazis is taught in exhaustive detail.
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So, I'd never heard of the Nanjing Massacre until 20 years ago, when as a China Daily intern, I covered a dance drama in Beijing about author Iris Chang, who wrote The Rape of Nanking, and Minnie Vautrin, a household name in China basically unknown in her homeland, which is also mine. Turns out, Minnie Vautrin was buried in the nearby village of Shepherd, Michigan, and I drove past her grave on my daily commute.
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Her great-niece, Cindy, and another relative both lived in my neighborhood and worked at Central Michigan University, where I studied.
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A couple of years later, I interviewed Iris Chang's parents while covering a docudrama about her life.
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They'd narrowly escaped the massacre, which ended up claiming their daughter when she, like Vautrin, took her own life, after gazing too long and too deep into the darkness.
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This is a darkness that needs to be brought to light, especially in the corners of the world where it lingers in the shadows of ignorance.
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I wrote then, in 2007, "Today, the world remembers Iris Chang as a champion for justice, because Iris Chang refused to let the world forget injustice."
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As the film's director told me, "People in North America never learn about this history."
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It's perhaps ironic that I first learned about it in Beijing through the legacies of two American women.
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While little has changed in terms of awareness in the West, the internet and social media have transformed our capacity for telling these stories globally.
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The docudrama opens with footage of Chang saying: "The Rape of Nanking was something that always could happen. And it did happen. And we have to learn from history if we want to make sure it doesn't happen again."
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As such, telling this story better is not only a mission but a duty — one we owe not only to the Chinese victims and victory of eight decades ago but also to all the world for all the decades yet to come.
I'd just met my US neighbor, Cindy Vautrin — who lived a literal stone's throw, four houses, down the street from me in Mt Pleasant, Michigan — in Beijing in 2005.
\n
That was because she's the great niece of a hero of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
Minnie Vautrin is celebrated as an American missionary who saved thousands of Chinese women during the Nanjing Massacre. This wasn't just my first time hearing about Minnie Vautrin, who's lauded as a "real-life Goddess of Mercy", but also of hearing about the Nanjing Massacre. In fact, it was my first time hearing about Nanjing, the city, at all.
\n
My experiences growing up in the United States demonstrate how much more needs to be done in conveying this history in North America and much of the rest of the West.
\n
I progressed from kindergarten through university — where I focused on international affairs — learning nothing about the Japanese invasion of China, except that it happened.
\n
Like most of my peers, I could sum up the totality of my knowledge in three words: "Japan invaded China". That's all.
\n
Most of my classmates didn't even know that. Many still don't. And neither do their kids.
\n
Even though my grandfathers fought against Japan — my maternal grandpa lied about his age to join the US military and fought in the Philippines; the other was sent to the European theater — I knew almost nothing about their experiences.
\n
When I was a boy, Grandpa gave me a pipe carved by a freed prisoner of war, a knife fashioned from a downed plane and a Japanese sword. But all he ever told me about his time in Asia was that he couldn't eat rice after the war because it reminded him of the atrocities he had witnessed.
\n
Most Americans' knowledge of Japan's role in what we call World War II begins and ends with Pearl Harbor and the atomic bombs, with virtually nothing in between. Meanwhile, the fight against the Nazis is taught in exhaustive detail.
\n
So, I'd never heard of the Nanjing Massacre until 20 years ago, when as a China Daily intern, I covered a dance drama in Beijing about author Iris Chang, who wrote The Rape of Nanking, and Minnie Vautrin, a household name in China basically unknown in her homeland, which is also mine. Turns out, Minnie Vautrin was buried in the nearby village of Shepherd, Michigan, and I drove past her grave on my daily commute.
\n
Her great-niece, Cindy, and another relative both lived in my neighborhood and worked at Central Michigan University, where I studied.
\n
A couple of years later, I interviewed Iris Chang's parents while covering a docudrama about her life.
\n
They'd narrowly escaped the massacre, which ended up claiming their daughter when she, like Vautrin, took her own life, after gazing too long and too deep into the darkness.
\n
This is a darkness that needs to be brought to light, especially in the corners of the world where it lingers in the shadows of ignorance.
\n
I wrote then, in 2007, "Today, the world remembers Iris Chang as a champion for justice, because Iris Chang refused to let the world forget injustice."
\n
As the film's director told me, "People in North America never learn about this history."
\n
It's perhaps ironic that I first learned about it in Beijing through the legacies of two American women.
\n
While little has changed in terms of awareness in the West, the internet and social media have transformed our capacity for telling these stories globally.
\n
The docudrama opens with footage of Chang saying: "The Rape of Nanking was something that always could happen. And it did happen. And we have to learn from history if we want to make sure it doesn't happen again."
\n
As such, telling this story better is not only a mission but a duty — one we owe not only to the Chinese victims and victory of eight decades ago but also to all the world for all the decades yet to come.
People gather near an ambulance at a hospital in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on Monday.
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TIANJIN/KABUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday expressed deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
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While addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin, the president said: "We express condolences and sympathies to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan."
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He added: "I wish the Afghan government and people could overcome difficulties and rebuild their homeland as soon as possible."
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A magnitude-6 earthquake on Sunday in Afghanistan has killed at least 812 people and injured 2,817 others, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the country's interim government, said on Monday.
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Mujahid reported that the majority of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar Province.
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In neighboring Nangarhar Province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman Province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan Province 4 injuries.
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The casualty figures are initial estimates and are likely to rise as evaluations progress, the official stated.
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The quake, which struck late on Sunday, hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar Province, causing extensive damage.
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The quake was centered 27 kilometers east-northeast of Jalalabad, the US Geological Survey said. It was just 8 km deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage. Several aftershocks followed.
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Footage showed rescuers taking injured people on stretchers from collapsed buildings and into helicopters as people frantically dug through rubble with their hands.
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Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
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Worst-affected areas
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One resident in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said nearly the entire village was destroyed.
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"Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble," said the villager, who did not give his name.
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"We need help here," he pleaded.
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The quake has worsened communications. Blocked roads are forcing aid workers to walk four or five hours to reach survivors. Dozens of flights have operated in and out of Nangarhar Airport, transporting the injured to hospital.
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Rescue operations were underway and medical teams from Kunar, Nangarhar and the capital Kabul have arrived in the area, said Sharafat Zaman, a health ministry spokesman.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said during a news conference on Monday that China is closely monitoring the earthquake in Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, and has expressed deep condolences for the victims.
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"China is willing to provide disaster relief assistance within its capacity based on Afghanistan's needs," Guo added.
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Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said the earthquake intensified existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and urged international donors to support relief efforts.
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"This adds death and destruction to other challenges, including drought and the forced return of millions of Afghans from neighboring countries," Grandi wrote on the social media platform X. "Hopefully, the donor community will not hesitate to support relief efforts."
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Sunday night's quake was felt in parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad. There were no reports of casualties or damage.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply saddened by events in Afghanistan. "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We are ready to extend all possible support in this regard," he said on the social platform X.
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People gather near an ambulance at a hospital in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on Monday.
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TIANJIN/KABUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday expressed deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
\n
While addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin, the president said: "We express condolences and sympathies to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan."
\n
He added: "I wish the Afghan government and people could overcome difficulties and rebuild their homeland as soon as possible."
\n
A magnitude-6 earthquake on Sunday in Afghanistan has killed at least 812 people and injured 2,817 others, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the country's interim government, said on Monday.
\n
Mujahid reported that the majority of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar Province.
\n
In neighboring Nangarhar Province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman Province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan Province 4 injuries.
\n
The casualty figures are initial estimates and are likely to rise as evaluations progress, the official stated.
\n
The quake, which struck late on Sunday, hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar Province, causing extensive damage.
\n
The quake was centered 27 kilometers east-northeast of Jalalabad, the US Geological Survey said. It was just 8 km deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage. Several aftershocks followed.
\n
Footage showed rescuers taking injured people on stretchers from collapsed buildings and into helicopters as people frantically dug through rubble with their hands.
\n
Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
\n
Worst-affected areas
\n
One resident in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said nearly the entire village was destroyed.
\n
"Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble," said the villager, who did not give his name.
\n
"We need help here," he pleaded.
\n
The quake has worsened communications. Blocked roads are forcing aid workers to walk four or five hours to reach survivors. Dozens of flights have operated in and out of Nangarhar Airport, transporting the injured to hospital.
\n
Rescue operations were underway and medical teams from Kunar, Nangarhar and the capital Kabul have arrived in the area, said Sharafat Zaman, a health ministry spokesman.
\n
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said during a news conference on Monday that China is closely monitoring the earthquake in Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, and has expressed deep condolences for the victims.
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"China is willing to provide disaster relief assistance within its capacity based on Afghanistan's needs," Guo added.
\n
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said the earthquake intensified existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and urged international donors to support relief efforts.
\n
"This adds death and destruction to other challenges, including drought and the forced return of millions of Afghans from neighboring countries," Grandi wrote on the social media platform X. "Hopefully, the donor community will not hesitate to support relief efforts."
\n
Sunday night's quake was felt in parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad. There were no reports of casualties or damage.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply saddened by events in Afghanistan. "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We are ready to extend all possible support in this regard," he said on the social platform X.
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng (center) and his wife Wang Dan attend the 23rd Washington Chinese Cultural Festival in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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Visiting China will soon become much easier for US citizens, as the "China Consular Affairs" app will offer visa services in the United States, enabling applications for a Chinese visa "in just one click", a top Beijing envoy said on Saturday.
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Speaking at the opening of the 23rd Washington Chinese Cultural Festival, Ambassador Xie Feng extended a warm invitation for US citizens to "see China with your own eyes" and experience what he described as a country that is "ancient and beautiful", "modern and innovative", and "open and inclusive".
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The annual festival, held under the theme "Meet China", features traditional music, dance, cuisine, and cultural exhibitions, offering a joyful atmosphere for participants to "decode Chinese culture" and "experience a real, dynamic and panoramic China".
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Xie highlighted a variety of cultural offerings available at the festival, ranging from tai chi workshops and Go games to Chinese calligraphy and food.
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These experiences "offer a glimpse into the Chinese perspective on the universe and life, featuring unity between man and nature", while also revealing "resonance between our two cultures", he said.
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He said China remains "open and inclusive", and pointed out that its expanded visa policies now cover 75 countries through unilateral or mutual exemptions and include 55 nations — among them the United States — under a 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
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Citing official statistics, Xie noted that in the first half of this year, more than 38 million foreign nationals traveled to and from China, a 30.8 percent year-on-year increase. Of these, 13.64 million entered visa-free, up by 53.9 percent from the same period last year.
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The envoy also highlighted the popularity of livestreams like that of US content creator IShowSpeed, whose trip through China earlier this year showed US audiences a "safe, friendly and stunning country".
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The new app service, he said, aims to further simplify travel: "The American people can apply for a Chinese visa in just one click and embark on a trip to China whenever they like."
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In his speech, Xie also referenced the First World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing last month, where teams from 16 countries, including the US and China, competed side by side, and the human-machine dance Spirit of the Terracotta Warriors won gold in the group dance event, showcasing the infinite possibilities when technology meets culture.
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"I encourage you to interact with and learn from each other today, and contribute wisdom to how the cultures of China and the US can draw on one another and flourish side by side," Xie said.
\n
As this year marks the 80th Anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xie invoked history, recalling that 80 years ago, "China and the US fought against fascist aggression and defended peace shoulder to shoulder".
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Today, he stressed: "Conflict and confrontation produce no winner; dialogue and cooperation are what people truly want." He called on both nations to "uphold mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation" to ensure stability and prosperity.
\n
Washington DC Mayor Murie Bowser praised the festival as "a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture and a testament to the rich diversity that makes Washington DC, one of the greatest cities in the world".
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"The traditional Chinese music dance, art exhibitions and culinary delights of the Washington Chinese Cultural Festival foster cultural understanding and promote the invaluable exchange of ideas between diverse communities," the mayor said in a proclamation.
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William Zarit, senior counselor at the Cohen Group and former US embassy minister in Beijing, also underscored the role of cultural exchanges in stabilizing bilateral relations.
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"People-to-people relations between the US and China play a paramount role for both countries in today's topsy-turvy geopolitical biosphere," said Zarit, who first visited China in 1972.
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huanxinzhao@chinadailyusa.com
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Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng (center) and his wife Wang Dan attend the 23rd Washington Chinese Cultural Festival in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
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Visiting China will soon become much easier for US citizens, as the "China Consular Affairs" app will offer visa services in the United States, enabling applications for a Chinese visa "in just one click", a top Beijing envoy said on Saturday.
\n
Speaking at the opening of the 23rd Washington Chinese Cultural Festival, Ambassador Xie Feng extended a warm invitation for US citizens to "see China with your own eyes" and experience what he described as a country that is "ancient and beautiful", "modern and innovative", and "open and inclusive".
\n
The annual festival, held under the theme "Meet China", features traditional music, dance, cuisine, and cultural exhibitions, offering a joyful atmosphere for participants to "decode Chinese culture" and "experience a real, dynamic and panoramic China".
\n
Xie highlighted a variety of cultural offerings available at the festival, ranging from tai chi workshops and Go games to Chinese calligraphy and food.
\n
These experiences "offer a glimpse into the Chinese perspective on the universe and life, featuring unity between man and nature", while also revealing "resonance between our two cultures", he said.
\n
He said China remains "open and inclusive", and pointed out that its expanded visa policies now cover 75 countries through unilateral or mutual exemptions and include 55 nations — among them the United States — under a 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
\n
Citing official statistics, Xie noted that in the first half of this year, more than 38 million foreign nationals traveled to and from China, a 30.8 percent year-on-year increase. Of these, 13.64 million entered visa-free, up by 53.9 percent from the same period last year.
\n
The envoy also highlighted the popularity of livestreams like that of US content creator IShowSpeed, whose trip through China earlier this year showed US audiences a "safe, friendly and stunning country".
\n
The new app service, he said, aims to further simplify travel: "The American people can apply for a Chinese visa in just one click and embark on a trip to China whenever they like."
\n
In his speech, Xie also referenced the First World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing last month, where teams from 16 countries, including the US and China, competed side by side, and the human-machine dance Spirit of the Terracotta Warriors won gold in the group dance event, showcasing the infinite possibilities when technology meets culture.
\n
"I encourage you to interact with and learn from each other today, and contribute wisdom to how the cultures of China and the US can draw on one another and flourish side by side," Xie said.
\n
As this year marks the 80th Anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, Xie invoked history, recalling that 80 years ago, "China and the US fought against fascist aggression and defended peace shoulder to shoulder".
\n
Today, he stressed: "Conflict and confrontation produce no winner; dialogue and cooperation are what people truly want." He called on both nations to "uphold mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation" to ensure stability and prosperity.
\n
Washington DC Mayor Murie Bowser praised the festival as "a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture and a testament to the rich diversity that makes Washington DC, one of the greatest cities in the world".
\n
"The traditional Chinese music dance, art exhibitions and culinary delights of the Washington Chinese Cultural Festival foster cultural understanding and promote the invaluable exchange of ideas between diverse communities," the mayor said in a proclamation.
\n
William Zarit, senior counselor at the Cohen Group and former US embassy minister in Beijing, also underscored the role of cultural exchanges in stabilizing bilateral relations.
\n
"People-to-people relations between the US and China play a paramount role for both countries in today's topsy-turvy geopolitical biosphere," said Zarit, who first visited China in 1972.
Palestinians flee from the north of the Gaza Strip as they cross the Gaza Valley in the central Gaza Strip, on Sunday.
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Israel has intensified its destruction of Gaza City and is mulling extending Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank, with the assault on the largest city in the Gaza Strip raising the specter of the forcible displacement of about 1 million Palestinians already trapped in famine in the besieged area.
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Tel Aviv's moves come even as efforts continue within the global community for a major push for a two-state solution at the United Nations this month, except for the latest US visa restrictions for Palestinian leaders.
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In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the continuation of "genocide and annexation crimes necessitates practical solutions to address the ongoing international failure to stop them".
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It said the continued perpetration of massacres by the occupation forces — a reference to Israel — the use of starvation as a weapon in the aggression against the Palestinian people, and Israeli officials' "boasting" of plans for displacement and annexation of the occupied West Bank must compel states, the UN, and the Security Council to evaluate decisions, efforts, working methods and declared positions regarding "halting the crimes of genocide, displacement and annexation".
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On Sunday, the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza urged the United States to "reconsider and reverse" its decision not to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. The call came after the US State Department said the previous day that it was "denying and revoking visas" from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the UNGA.
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Early on Monday, Israeli forces tightened their military measures at the Ein Siniya and Atara checkpoints, north of Ramallah, obstructing the movement of citizens at the checkpoints and randomly stopping and searching vehicles, causing severe traffic congestion, Wafa news agency reported.
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On Sunday, at least 78 people across the besieged enclave were killed since dawn, including 32 desperately seeking food.
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At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the Israel Defense Forces had killed Abu Obeida, the spokesman of Hamas.
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Despite vowing to continue carrying out attacks that threaten Israel's existence, including against the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and expanding ongoing military operations in Palestinian territories, the Israeli prime minister's office denied it was trying to occupy its neighboring territories.
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"Contrary to the false accusation, Israel has no territorial claims against any neighboring countries. Our goal is peace and security," the office said, quoting Netanyahu.
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The fighting continues even as the Times of Israel reported that a leaked classified Israel Defense Forces finding has concluded that "Gideon's Chariots" operation failed to meet its core objective of destroying Hamas and returning all hostages, which augurs badly for the IDF's planned push into Gaza City in October, casting doubts whether the army had drawn the necessary lessons ahead of the offensive being planned.
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"The most obvious indication that Israel's brutal tactic of overwhelming force is failing to produce tangible results is the continued demolition of Gaza City," Gokhan Ereli, Gulf studies coordinator at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Turkiye, told China Daily.
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"Instead of improving its relative position in the area, Israel is …more and more seen by its neighbors as the primary threat to the Middle Eastern order and a force whose activities cause more instability than they prevent," said Ereli.
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"The repercussions of war. …threaten the stability of Arab states. Even friends are starting to wonder if Israel's claimed political goals can ever be achieved through ceaseless bombardment and widespread suffering of civilians," he added.
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"Israel is currently facing the risk of being more than just a party in one conflict; its actions are set to severely damage both Netanyahu's government and Israel itself, while also turning it into the regional threat that everyone else is exhausted by and increasingly seeks to isolate," said Ereli.
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jan@chinadailyapac.com
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Palestinians flee from the north of the Gaza Strip as they cross the Gaza Valley in the central Gaza Strip, on Sunday.
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Israel has intensified its destruction of Gaza City and is mulling extending Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank, with the assault on the largest city in the Gaza Strip raising the specter of the forcible displacement of about 1 million Palestinians already trapped in famine in the besieged area.
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Tel Aviv's moves come even as efforts continue within the global community for a major push for a two-state solution at the United Nations this month, except for the latest US visa restrictions for Palestinian leaders.
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In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the continuation of "genocide and annexation crimes necessitates practical solutions to address the ongoing international failure to stop them".
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It said the continued perpetration of massacres by the occupation forces — a reference to Israel — the use of starvation as a weapon in the aggression against the Palestinian people, and Israeli officials' "boasting" of plans for displacement and annexation of the occupied West Bank must compel states, the UN, and the Security Council to evaluate decisions, efforts, working methods and declared positions regarding "halting the crimes of genocide, displacement and annexation".
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On Sunday, the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza urged the United States to "reconsider and reverse" its decision not to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. The call came after the US State Department said the previous day that it was "denying and revoking visas" from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the UNGA.
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Early on Monday, Israeli forces tightened their military measures at the Ein Siniya and Atara checkpoints, north of Ramallah, obstructing the movement of citizens at the checkpoints and randomly stopping and searching vehicles, causing severe traffic congestion, Wafa news agency reported.
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On Sunday, at least 78 people across the besieged enclave were killed since dawn, including 32 desperately seeking food.
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At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the Israel Defense Forces had killed Abu Obeida, the spokesman of Hamas.
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Despite vowing to continue carrying out attacks that threaten Israel's existence, including against the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and expanding ongoing military operations in Palestinian territories, the Israeli prime minister's office denied it was trying to occupy its neighboring territories.
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"Contrary to the false accusation, Israel has no territorial claims against any neighboring countries. Our goal is peace and security," the office said, quoting Netanyahu.
\n
The fighting continues even as the Times of Israel reported that a leaked classified Israel Defense Forces finding has concluded that "Gideon's Chariots" operation failed to meet its core objective of destroying Hamas and returning all hostages, which augurs badly for the IDF's planned push into Gaza City in October, casting doubts whether the army had drawn the necessary lessons ahead of the offensive being planned.
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"The most obvious indication that Israel's brutal tactic of overwhelming force is failing to produce tangible results is the continued demolition of Gaza City," Gokhan Ereli, Gulf studies coordinator at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Turkiye, told China Daily.
\n
"Instead of improving its relative position in the area, Israel is …more and more seen by its neighbors as the primary threat to the Middle Eastern order and a force whose activities cause more instability than they prevent," said Ereli.
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"The repercussions of war. …threaten the stability of Arab states. Even friends are starting to wonder if Israel's claimed political goals can ever be achieved through ceaseless bombardment and widespread suffering of civilians," he added.
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"Israel is currently facing the risk of being more than just a party in one conflict; its actions are set to severely damage both Netanyahu's government and Israel itself, while also turning it into the regional threat that everyone else is exhausted by and increasingly seeks to isolate," said Ereli.
At this year's Toronto Trade Show, Wan Bing said the growing popularity of Chinese baijiu reflected how far the liquor has come in the Canadian market.
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"Back in 2010, there was almost no Chinese baijiu in Canada," Wan, who has been in the business for a long time, told China Daily. "Now, nearly 90 percent of famous Chinese brands are here."
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Baijiu refers to liquor distilled from fermented sorghum.
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The 2025 Toronto Trade Show and China-Canada Business Expansion Expo was held over the weekend in Markham, Ontario, bringing together more than 80 exhibitors from China and Canada.
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Organizers said the event is one of the largest trade fairs in the Greater Toronto Area this year, featuring sectors from logistics and e-commerce to food, health products and cultural tourism.
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When Wan moved from China to Canada 15 years ago, he brought with him not only a business plan but also a passion for promoting baijiu.
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After years in the liquor industry in Sichuan province, he founded a company in 2010 to introduce baijiu to the Canadian market and later established the Chinese Liquor Culture Canada Association.
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He added that baijiu sales through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario rose about 25 percent in the first three quarters of this year.
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"Before, Chinese baijiu was hidden in the corner of the store," Wan said. "Now it's placed in the most visible spot. That shows recognition." He said he believes greater awareness of baijiu's cultural heritage will attract even more attention.
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Advanced technology
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For other exhibitors, the trade show was an opportunity to introduce advanced technology and unique products to Canadian buyers.
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Zhou Yaohua, representing a smart warehousing solutions provider from Qingdao, Shandong province, said his team designs and installs customized storage systems.
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"The technology is already widely used in China, and the market there is becoming saturated," he told China Daily. "But in Canada, traditional warehousing is outdated. Bringing our technology here has real advantages."
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Yao Mengming displayed local specialties, including coffee, tea and nuts from Yunnan province. She said her company aimed to showcase the distinctive flavors of her province.
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"We hope to promote Yunnan's specialty products," Yao said. "These are products with growing potential, and we want to introduce them to international markets."
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Sustainability was another theme. Wang Yubin, general manager of a green enterprise from Qufu, Shandong, specializing in the development and production of fully biodegradable materials and products, presented packaging designed to replace conventional plastics.
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"Our material degrades in 180 days into carbon dioxide and water," Wang told China Daily.
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Lena Xu, president of the Canada-China Enterprise Overseas Service Center and the event's organizer, said the inaugural show brought together around 60 Chinese exhibitors showcasing technology, consumer products and industrial solutions.
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"The content this time is very rich and full, and it can provide resources for Canadian buyers," she said.
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Looking ahead, Xu pointed to opportunities in multiple industries.
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"China is a major exporter in manufacturing and the light industry," she said. "Food, light industry, pet products, high technology — all of these can be developed in North America if there is demand."
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Among the Canadian participants was Matteo Merla, an entrepreneur based in Hamilton, Ontario. His business involves importing trees from Germany and planting them in Canada for lumber production.
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"I started two years ago with the trees, importing them from Germany to Canada," he told China Daily.
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His goal in participating in the expo was to expand his network and attract investment.
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gaoyang@chinadailyusa.com
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At this year's Toronto Trade Show, Wan Bing said the growing popularity of Chinese baijiu reflected how far the liquor has come in the Canadian market.
\n
"Back in 2010, there was almost no Chinese baijiu in Canada," Wan, who has been in the business for a long time, told China Daily. "Now, nearly 90 percent of famous Chinese brands are here."
\n
Baijiu refers to liquor distilled from fermented sorghum.
\n
The 2025 Toronto Trade Show and China-Canada Business Expansion Expo was held over the weekend in Markham, Ontario, bringing together more than 80 exhibitors from China and Canada.
\n
Organizers said the event is one of the largest trade fairs in the Greater Toronto Area this year, featuring sectors from logistics and e-commerce to food, health products and cultural tourism.
\n
When Wan moved from China to Canada 15 years ago, he brought with him not only a business plan but also a passion for promoting baijiu.
\n
After years in the liquor industry in Sichuan province, he founded a company in 2010 to introduce baijiu to the Canadian market and later established the Chinese Liquor Culture Canada Association.
\n
He added that baijiu sales through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario rose about 25 percent in the first three quarters of this year.
\n
"Before, Chinese baijiu was hidden in the corner of the store," Wan said. "Now it's placed in the most visible spot. That shows recognition." He said he believes greater awareness of baijiu's cultural heritage will attract even more attention.
\n
Advanced technology
\n
For other exhibitors, the trade show was an opportunity to introduce advanced technology and unique products to Canadian buyers.
\n
Zhou Yaohua, representing a smart warehousing solutions provider from Qingdao, Shandong province, said his team designs and installs customized storage systems.
\n
"The technology is already widely used in China, and the market there is becoming saturated," he told China Daily. "But in Canada, traditional warehousing is outdated. Bringing our technology here has real advantages."
\n
Yao Mengming displayed local specialties, including coffee, tea and nuts from Yunnan province. She said her company aimed to showcase the distinctive flavors of her province.
\n
"We hope to promote Yunnan's specialty products," Yao said. "These are products with growing potential, and we want to introduce them to international markets."
\n
Sustainability was another theme. Wang Yubin, general manager of a green enterprise from Qufu, Shandong, specializing in the development and production of fully biodegradable materials and products, presented packaging designed to replace conventional plastics.
\n
"Our material degrades in 180 days into carbon dioxide and water," Wang told China Daily.
\n
Lena Xu, president of the Canada-China Enterprise Overseas Service Center and the event's organizer, said the inaugural show brought together around 60 Chinese exhibitors showcasing technology, consumer products and industrial solutions.
\n
"The content this time is very rich and full, and it can provide resources for Canadian buyers," she said.
\n
Looking ahead, Xu pointed to opportunities in multiple industries.
\n
"China is a major exporter in manufacturing and the light industry," she said. "Food, light industry, pet products, high technology — all of these can be developed in North America if there is demand."
\n
Among the Canadian participants was Matteo Merla, an entrepreneur based in Hamilton, Ontario. His business involves importing trees from Germany and planting them in Canada for lumber production.
\n
"I started two years ago with the trees, importing them from Germany to Canada," he told China Daily.
\n
His goal in participating in the expo was to expand his network and attract investment.
Guests attending a welcome banquet exchange ideas during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin on Sunday evening.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's emphasis on carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit and advancing cooperation at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin will further power the SCO's wheels and help forge a new type of international relations, experts say.
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In a keynote speech, Xi hailed the SCO's groundbreaking and historic achievements, highlighting the Shanghai Spirit — a set of guiding principles that emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and the pursuit of common development.
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Rabi Hamamsah, head of media exposure at Deraya Speakers in the United Arab Emirates, said the spirit has created a unique framework that sets the SCO apart from other international organizations.
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"The fact that the SCO has grown into the largest regional organization with 26 countries involved shows that its approach resonates strongly, especially in the Global South," he said.
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"More and more countries recognize that peace, stability and development can only be achieved through cooperation and dialogue rather than through confrontation."
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from six members into a big family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
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Abdulaziz Alshaabani, a researcher at the Al Riyadh Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Saudi Arabia, said the Shanghai Spirit has served as the cornerstone of the SCO's efficiency and resilience.
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"Its emphasis on mutual trust, mutual benefit and respect for diversity makes it especially appealing to the Global South, where countries seek partnerships not based on hegemony but on equality and shared growth," he said.
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Xi called on SCO members to stay true to the organization's founding mission and promote its sustained development with greater resolve and more practical measures.
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Karori Singh, former director and emeritus fellow at the South Asia Study Centre of the University of Rajasthan, India, said the SCO, now the largest regional organization in Eurasia, was founded 24 years ago on the basis of the Shanghai Spirit. Since then, it has steadily expanded its membership and broadened its areas of cooperation.
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President Xi's address reflected a pragmatic approach, outlining the SCO's vision for the next decade, Singh said. He emphasized that the organization is advancing from multilateral dialogue to concrete action aimed at safeguarding regional security, advancing prosperity in Eurasia, and contributing meaningfully to global peace, stability, and the building of a community with shared future for humanity.
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Peaceful cooperation
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Lawrence Loh, director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore, said the unity demonstrated at the SCO Tianjin Summit signifies fresh hope for a new future of peaceful global cooperation.
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"President Xi's momentous call for openness in a multipolar world is both pressing and urgent. The world cannot afford to backpedal in its progress due to any country's self-interest," he said.
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Xi also unveiled China's new measures to support the SCO's development and win-win cooperation among members. "We need to better align our development strategies and promote the high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative," the president said.
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Alshaabani said Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the SCO's development concepts converge on diversification, connectivity and sustainable growth. "The Tianjin summit provides a unique chance for Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation with SCO countries."
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Xi said SCO members need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges and cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony.
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Mohammad Ghazal, managing editor of English news at Aletihad News Center in the UAE, said civilizations grow stronger by learning from one another, not by isolating themselves — a principle embodied and advanced by the Shanghai Spirit.
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"The history of exchange between China and the Arab world shows how dialogue creates prosperity as cooperation dates back to centuries and this, for example, can inspire others today to embrace diversity and build peaceful coexistence," he said.
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As the world is faced with mounting security challenges, geopolitical rivalries and economic uncertainties, Ananda Goonatilleke, president of the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, said the Tianjin summit stands as a powerful platform for solidarity.
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He also welcomed the discussions between China and India during the summit.
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"The understanding that bilateral differences should not overshadow the greater goal of partnership reflects the wisdom of statesmanship and offers hope for broader regional harmony," he said.
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Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Guests attending a welcome banquet exchange ideas during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin on Sunday evening.
\n
Chinese President Xi Jinping's emphasis on carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit and advancing cooperation at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin will further power the SCO's wheels and help forge a new type of international relations, experts say.
\n
In a keynote speech, Xi hailed the SCO's groundbreaking and historic achievements, highlighting the Shanghai Spirit — a set of guiding principles that emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and the pursuit of common development.
\n
Rabi Hamamsah, head of media exposure at Deraya Speakers in the United Arab Emirates, said the spirit has created a unique framework that sets the SCO apart from other international organizations.
\n
"The fact that the SCO has grown into the largest regional organization with 26 countries involved shows that its approach resonates strongly, especially in the Global South," he said.
\n
"More and more countries recognize that peace, stability and development can only be achieved through cooperation and dialogue rather than through confrontation."
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from six members into a big family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
\n
Abdulaziz Alshaabani, a researcher at the Al Riyadh Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Saudi Arabia, said the Shanghai Spirit has served as the cornerstone of the SCO's efficiency and resilience.
\n
"Its emphasis on mutual trust, mutual benefit and respect for diversity makes it especially appealing to the Global South, where countries seek partnerships not based on hegemony but on equality and shared growth," he said.
\n
Xi called on SCO members to stay true to the organization's founding mission and promote its sustained development with greater resolve and more practical measures.
\n
Karori Singh, former director and emeritus fellow at the South Asia Study Centre of the University of Rajasthan, India, said the SCO, now the largest regional organization in Eurasia, was founded 24 years ago on the basis of the Shanghai Spirit. Since then, it has steadily expanded its membership and broadened its areas of cooperation.
\n
President Xi's address reflected a pragmatic approach, outlining the SCO's vision for the next decade, Singh said. He emphasized that the organization is advancing from multilateral dialogue to concrete action aimed at safeguarding regional security, advancing prosperity in Eurasia, and contributing meaningfully to global peace, stability, and the building of a community with shared future for humanity.
\n
Peaceful cooperation
\n
Lawrence Loh, director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore, said the unity demonstrated at the SCO Tianjin Summit signifies fresh hope for a new future of peaceful global cooperation.
\n
"President Xi's momentous call for openness in a multipolar world is both pressing and urgent. The world cannot afford to backpedal in its progress due to any country's self-interest," he said.
\n
Xi also unveiled China's new measures to support the SCO's development and win-win cooperation among members. "We need to better align our development strategies and promote the high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative," the president said.
\n
Alshaabani said Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the SCO's development concepts converge on diversification, connectivity and sustainable growth. "The Tianjin summit provides a unique chance for Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation with SCO countries."
\n
Xi said SCO members need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges and cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony.
\n
Mohammad Ghazal, managing editor of English news at Aletihad News Center in the UAE, said civilizations grow stronger by learning from one another, not by isolating themselves — a principle embodied and advanced by the Shanghai Spirit.
\n
"The history of exchange between China and the Arab world shows how dialogue creates prosperity as cooperation dates back to centuries and this, for example, can inspire others today to embrace diversity and build peaceful coexistence," he said.
\n
As the world is faced with mounting security challenges, geopolitical rivalries and economic uncertainties, Ananda Goonatilleke, president of the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, said the Tianjin summit stands as a powerful platform for solidarity.
\n
He also welcomed the discussions between China and India during the summit.
\n
"The understanding that bilateral differences should not overshadow the greater goal of partnership reflects the wisdom of statesmanship and offers hope for broader regional harmony," he said.
\n
Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
The Republic of Korea has halted the broadcast of a propaganda radio program into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Seoul's Defense Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said that it suspended the "Voice of Freedom" broadcast as part of its efforts to ease inter-Korean military tensions. It marked the first halt to the radio program in 15 years after the ministry had resumed it in May 2010. The ROK military dismantled propaganda broadcast loudspeakers installed along the border with the DPRK in August.
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UKRAINE
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Suspect arrested in shooting of lawmaker
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday a suspect had been arrested in the shooting death of former parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy. Zelensky said on X that a person was taken into custody after shooting Parubiy — a leading figure in the country's pro-European protest movements of 2004 and 2014 — in the city of Lviv on Saturday. No details about the suspect or a motive for the killing were released.
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EAST ASIA
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Japan, ROK see hottest summer on record
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Japan and the Republic of Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said on Monday. Japan's average temperature between June and August "was 2.36 degrees above the standard value, which marked the hottest summer since records began in 1898", according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. During that same period in the ROK, the average temperature was 25.7 C, "the highest since data collection began in 1973", the Korea Meteorological Administration said.
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REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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Propaganda broadcast into DPRK suspended
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The Republic of Korea has halted the broadcast of a propaganda radio program into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Seoul's Defense Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said that it suspended the "Voice of Freedom" broadcast as part of its efforts to ease inter-Korean military tensions. It marked the first halt to the radio program in 15 years after the ministry had resumed it in May 2010. The ROK military dismantled propaganda broadcast loudspeakers installed along the border with the DPRK in August.
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UKRAINE
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Suspect arrested in shooting of lawmaker
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday a suspect had been arrested in the shooting death of former parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy. Zelensky said on X that a person was taken into custody after shooting Parubiy — a leading figure in the country's pro-European protest movements of 2004 and 2014 — in the city of Lviv on Saturday. No details about the suspect or a motive for the killing were released.
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EAST ASIA
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Japan, ROK see hottest summer on record
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Japan and the Republic of Korea sweltered this year through the hottest summers since records began, their weather agencies said on Monday. Japan's average temperature between June and August "was 2.36 degrees above the standard value, which marked the hottest summer since records began in 1898", according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. During that same period in the ROK, the average temperature was 25.7 C, "the highest since data collection began in 1973", the Korea Meteorological Administration said.
From left: Covestro board of management members and employees celebrate the company's 10th anniversary in front of a branded bus at its headquarters in Leverkusen. Employees in China showcase their talents in a singing contest celebrating Covestro's 10th anniversary.
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Covestro's regional headquarters in Shanghai.
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Since stepping out from the German multinational Bayer in 2015, Covestro has grown into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials, widely recognized for its pioneering role in advancing the circular economy.
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Over the past decade, the company has achieved milestones on its journey toward becoming more innovative, sustainable and resilient. Today, Covestro's materials are found in countless applications worldwide — from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
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"For 10 years, our people have proven that breakthrough innovations happen when curious minds meet courageous hearts," said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team. Their passion, creativity, and resilience have formed the foundation of our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create solutions that make the world a brighter place."
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Since 2015, Covestro has invested more than 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion) to expand and modernize its global operations, with a clear focus on sustainable production technologies. A significant milestone was the integration of DSM's Resins & Functional Materials business, which strengthened Covestro's position in sustainable coating solutions and broadened its customer base.
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The company has also advanced technologies for renewable-based raw materials, pioneered chemical recycling methods for high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power purchase agreements to significantly increase renewable energy use in its operations. Covestro's commitment to innovation and people has earned it recognition as a top employer repeatedly in multiple regions, including China, where it operates 10 production sites alone.
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China, Covestro's largest single market, plays a vital role in this journey. The company and its predecessor have been present in the country for decades, covering a full spectrum of activities from research and development to manufacturing and sales. Covestro, whose vision of becoming fully circular is aligned with China's dual carbon goals, is committed to supporting the country's green transitions, particularly in dynamic markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, consumer electronics and construction. China has pledged to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
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"Covestro has proudly stood as a role model of Sino-German cooperation, combining global innovation with Chinese dynamism to deliver sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our journey in China would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners," said Holly Lei, president of Covestro China. "As we mark this milestone, we remain committed to driving the green transformation through collaborative innovation. Together, we look forward to building a more circular and sustainable future."
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Guided by its purpose "to make the world a brighter place", Covestro has built a decade of success on a foundation of values. These values — Curious, Courageous and Colorful — have become the cornerstone of the company's approach to innovation and collaboration, driving exploration of groundbreaking solutions, empowering bold decision-making and embracing diverse perspectives that fuel creativity and resilience.
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The values also defined its distinctive "We are 1" culture that unites over 17,000 employees across global regions, functions and backgrounds in a shared mission. This collaborative mindset has transformed Covestro from an industry newcomer into a trusted global leader delivering sustainable material solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.
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Covestro is marking its 10-year anniversary with celebrations across the globe, showcasing its commitment to employees and communities alike. The anniversary, which fell on Sept 1, has sparked initiatives that blend gratitude with purpose.
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In Germany, employees were honored with large-format posters at production sites alongside intimate gatherings. The company partnered with its Works Council to support local food banks, extending its appreciation to communities with a focus on those most in need. A standout symbol of innovation now travels through Leverkusen, home to Covestro's global headquarters: a specially designed Covestro-branded bus featuring the company's own materials, including polycarbonate windows, polyurethane seats and specialized exterior coatings.
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Across China and Asia-Pacific, celebrations highlight the human stories behind Covestro's success. A video series captures personal journeys of employees who shaped the company's first decade, while teams create visual "10"and "We are 1" formations in a special photo initiative. The Well Together program encourages employees to run, cycle, and hike, building health, teamwork and inclusion while commemorating this milestone.
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North American operations launched the ambitious "10 for 10"volunteering campaign, targeting 10,000 volunteer hours by September 2025. Each recorded hour translates to 10 meals donated to local food banks, with a goal of providing 100,000 meals to neighbors in need.
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As Covestro enters its second decade, the company remains committed to driving innovation and shaping a sustainable future. Strategic priorities include achieving full circularity, reaching climate neutrality across operations, accelerating the shift from fossil-based to renewable raw materials, and expanding digital capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and develop new solutions.
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Partnerships will be central to this transformation. The potential partnership with XRG — pending regulatory approval in Europe — offers a significant opportunity to jointly advance innovation, broaden sustainable material solutions and strengthen Covestro's global market position. By working closely across value chains, Covestro aims to deliver next-generation materials that tackle global challenges while supporting sustainable growth.
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From left: Covestro board of management members and employees celebrate the company's 10th anniversary in front of a branded bus at its headquarters in Leverkusen. Employees in China showcase their talents in a singing contest celebrating Covestro's 10th anniversary.
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Covestro's regional headquarters in Shanghai.
\n
Since stepping out from the German multinational Bayer in 2015, Covestro has grown into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials, widely recognized for its pioneering role in advancing the circular economy.
\n
Over the past decade, the company has achieved milestones on its journey toward becoming more innovative, sustainable and resilient. Today, Covestro's materials are found in countless applications worldwide — from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
\n
"For 10 years, our people have proven that breakthrough innovations happen when curious minds meet courageous hearts," said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team. Their passion, creativity, and resilience have formed the foundation of our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create solutions that make the world a brighter place."
\n
Since 2015, Covestro has invested more than 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion) to expand and modernize its global operations, with a clear focus on sustainable production technologies. A significant milestone was the integration of DSM's Resins & Functional Materials business, which strengthened Covestro's position in sustainable coating solutions and broadened its customer base.
\n
The company has also advanced technologies for renewable-based raw materials, pioneered chemical recycling methods for high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power purchase agreements to significantly increase renewable energy use in its operations. Covestro's commitment to innovation and people has earned it recognition as a top employer repeatedly in multiple regions, including China, where it operates 10 production sites alone.
\n
China, Covestro's largest single market, plays a vital role in this journey. The company and its predecessor have been present in the country for decades, covering a full spectrum of activities from research and development to manufacturing and sales. Covestro, whose vision of becoming fully circular is aligned with China's dual carbon goals, is committed to supporting the country's green transitions, particularly in dynamic markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, consumer electronics and construction. China has pledged to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
\n
"Covestro has proudly stood as a role model of Sino-German cooperation, combining global innovation with Chinese dynamism to deliver sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our journey in China would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners," said Holly Lei, president of Covestro China. "As we mark this milestone, we remain committed to driving the green transformation through collaborative innovation. Together, we look forward to building a more circular and sustainable future."
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Guided by its purpose "to make the world a brighter place", Covestro has built a decade of success on a foundation of values. These values — Curious, Courageous and Colorful — have become the cornerstone of the company's approach to innovation and collaboration, driving exploration of groundbreaking solutions, empowering bold decision-making and embracing diverse perspectives that fuel creativity and resilience.
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The values also defined its distinctive "We are 1" culture that unites over 17,000 employees across global regions, functions and backgrounds in a shared mission. This collaborative mindset has transformed Covestro from an industry newcomer into a trusted global leader delivering sustainable material solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.
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Covestro is marking its 10-year anniversary with celebrations across the globe, showcasing its commitment to employees and communities alike. The anniversary, which fell on Sept 1, has sparked initiatives that blend gratitude with purpose.
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In Germany, employees were honored with large-format posters at production sites alongside intimate gatherings. The company partnered with its Works Council to support local food banks, extending its appreciation to communities with a focus on those most in need. A standout symbol of innovation now travels through Leverkusen, home to Covestro's global headquarters: a specially designed Covestro-branded bus featuring the company's own materials, including polycarbonate windows, polyurethane seats and specialized exterior coatings.
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Across China and Asia-Pacific, celebrations highlight the human stories behind Covestro's success. A video series captures personal journeys of employees who shaped the company's first decade, while teams create visual "10"and "We are 1" formations in a special photo initiative. The Well Together program encourages employees to run, cycle, and hike, building health, teamwork and inclusion while commemorating this milestone.
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North American operations launched the ambitious "10 for 10"volunteering campaign, targeting 10,000 volunteer hours by September 2025. Each recorded hour translates to 10 meals donated to local food banks, with a goal of providing 100,000 meals to neighbors in need.
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As Covestro enters its second decade, the company remains committed to driving innovation and shaping a sustainable future. Strategic priorities include achieving full circularity, reaching climate neutrality across operations, accelerating the shift from fossil-based to renewable raw materials, and expanding digital capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and develop new solutions.
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Partnerships will be central to this transformation. The potential partnership with XRG — pending regulatory approval in Europe — offers a significant opportunity to jointly advance innovation, broaden sustainable material solutions and strengthen Covestro's global market position. By working closely across value chains, Covestro aims to deliver next-generation materials that tackle global challenges while supporting sustainable growth.
China's six largest State-owned commercial banks reported solid interim results for the first half, highlighting progress in optimizing credit structures and channeling more financing to the real economy. Loan growth in green, inclusive and tech finance outpaced overall lending expansion, underscoring their shift toward priority sectors.
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Lou Feipeng, a researcher at Postal Savings Bank of China, said the lenders made clear headway by directing funds to key industries and areas with weaker access to financing. Looking ahead, Lou expects them to sustain this focus in the second half, prioritizing manufacturing, green finance and inclusive finance.
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He added that higher-quality credit allocation will hinge on stronger policy guidance, continued optimization of credit structures, accelerated digital transformation and enhanced risk management.
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Bank of China ramped up lending to key sectors in the first half, with equipment upgrade loans surpassing 90 billion yuan ($12.62 billion) by the end of June. Loans to the manufacturing sector rose 12.99 percent from the end of last year, while lending to strategic emerging industries jumped 22.92 percent. The bank also expanded its technology financing, seizing opportunities in artificial intelligence and tech-focused mergers and acquisitions. Outstanding technology loans stood at 4.59 trillion yuan, making up more than 30 percent of its corporate loan portfolio.
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Zeng Gang, chief expert and director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance & Development, said large State-owned commercial banks have been focusing on stabilizing growth, optimizing credit structures and driving innovation. They have followed national policy guidance by channeling more medium and long-term financing to advanced manufacturing, equipment renewal, and specialized and innovative enterprises. Banks have also stepped up support for new energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon projects in industrial parks through green lending and carbon-reduction financing tools, Zeng said.
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By the end of June, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's tech loans climbed to 6 trillion yuan, up 20 percent from a year earlier. Green lending also surpassed 6 trillion yuan, growing 16.4 percent, while inclusive finance loans rose 17.3 percent to 3.4 trillion yuan. Loans to core digital economy sectors crossed the 1 trillion yuan mark, an increase of 19.3 percent.
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China Construction Bank posted similar results. As of end-June, its tech loans stood at 5.15 trillion yuan, up 16.81 percent from the end of last year. Lending to strategic emerging industries expanded 18.92 percent to 3.39 trillion yuan. Green loans grew 14.88 percent from the beginning of the year to 5.72 trillion yuan, while lending to digital economy industries rose 13.44 percent to 852.4 billion yuan.
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Looking ahead, Zeng said large State-owned commercial lenders will prioritize advanced manufacturing, commercialization of scientific breakthroughs, technology upgrades, green energy and power systems, as well as inclusive finance for small businesses, first-time loans for private firms, affordable housing and urban renewal.
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To ensure higher-quality credit allocation, he stressed the need to balance growth with risk control, pricing with risk and loan speed with structural optimization — aligning financing more closely with industrial policy, regional planning and capital market development.
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In the first half, large State-owned banks kept overall asset quality stable, with nonperforming loan ratios at relatively low levels, high provision coverage and sufficient buffers to absorb potential risks, said Lou.
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Looking to the second half, their asset quality is expected to remain broadly manageable but could face rising pressure and diverging risks across sectors, making stronger forward-looking risk management essential, Zeng said.
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Dong Ximiao, chief researcher at Merchants Union Consumer Finance, said effective credit demand from the real economy still needs to be bolstered.
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"Banks will continue to face considerable pressure from asset quality risks, particularly in inclusive finance for small and micro enterprises, real estate and other areas where credit and noncredit risks have yet to be fully revealed. Household credit asset quality also requires close monitoring," said Dong.
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He stressed that accelerating the disposal of existing risks while preventing new ones remains a priority.
China's six largest State-owned commercial banks reported solid interim results for the first half, highlighting progress in optimizing credit structures and channeling more financing to the real economy. Loan growth in green, inclusive and tech finance outpaced overall lending expansion, underscoring their shift toward priority sectors.
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Lou Feipeng, a researcher at Postal Savings Bank of China, said the lenders made clear headway by directing funds to key industries and areas with weaker access to financing. Looking ahead, Lou expects them to sustain this focus in the second half, prioritizing manufacturing, green finance and inclusive finance.
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He added that higher-quality credit allocation will hinge on stronger policy guidance, continued optimization of credit structures, accelerated digital transformation and enhanced risk management.
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Bank of China ramped up lending to key sectors in the first half, with equipment upgrade loans surpassing 90 billion yuan ($12.62 billion) by the end of June. Loans to the manufacturing sector rose 12.99 percent from the end of last year, while lending to strategic emerging industries jumped 22.92 percent. The bank also expanded its technology financing, seizing opportunities in artificial intelligence and tech-focused mergers and acquisitions. Outstanding technology loans stood at 4.59 trillion yuan, making up more than 30 percent of its corporate loan portfolio.
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Zeng Gang, chief expert and director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance & Development, said large State-owned commercial banks have been focusing on stabilizing growth, optimizing credit structures and driving innovation. They have followed national policy guidance by channeling more medium and long-term financing to advanced manufacturing, equipment renewal, and specialized and innovative enterprises. Banks have also stepped up support for new energy, energy efficiency and low-carbon projects in industrial parks through green lending and carbon-reduction financing tools, Zeng said.
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By the end of June, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's tech loans climbed to 6 trillion yuan, up 20 percent from a year earlier. Green lending also surpassed 6 trillion yuan, growing 16.4 percent, while inclusive finance loans rose 17.3 percent to 3.4 trillion yuan. Loans to core digital economy sectors crossed the 1 trillion yuan mark, an increase of 19.3 percent.
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China Construction Bank posted similar results. As of end-June, its tech loans stood at 5.15 trillion yuan, up 16.81 percent from the end of last year. Lending to strategic emerging industries expanded 18.92 percent to 3.39 trillion yuan. Green loans grew 14.88 percent from the beginning of the year to 5.72 trillion yuan, while lending to digital economy industries rose 13.44 percent to 852.4 billion yuan.
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Looking ahead, Zeng said large State-owned commercial lenders will prioritize advanced manufacturing, commercialization of scientific breakthroughs, technology upgrades, green energy and power systems, as well as inclusive finance for small businesses, first-time loans for private firms, affordable housing and urban renewal.
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To ensure higher-quality credit allocation, he stressed the need to balance growth with risk control, pricing with risk and loan speed with structural optimization — aligning financing more closely with industrial policy, regional planning and capital market development.
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In the first half, large State-owned banks kept overall asset quality stable, with nonperforming loan ratios at relatively low levels, high provision coverage and sufficient buffers to absorb potential risks, said Lou.
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Looking to the second half, their asset quality is expected to remain broadly manageable but could face rising pressure and diverging risks across sectors, making stronger forward-looking risk management essential, Zeng said.
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Dong Ximiao, chief researcher at Merchants Union Consumer Finance, said effective credit demand from the real economy still needs to be bolstered.
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"Banks will continue to face considerable pressure from asset quality risks, particularly in inclusive finance for small and micro enterprises, real estate and other areas where credit and noncredit risks have yet to be fully revealed. Household credit asset quality also requires close monitoring," said Dong.
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He stressed that accelerating the disposal of existing risks while preventing new ones remains a priority.
Shanghai's latest adjustments to home purchase measures triggered a more than 35 percent week-on-week surge in new home transactions, along with a sharp rise in inquiries for pre-owned apartments. Industry experts said on Monday that the response highlights the effectiveness of the new policy and sets the stage for broader market stabilization.
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"Following the policy release, visits to some sales offices and brokerage outlets surged, with inquiries doubling, reflecting a boost in market confidence," said Yan Yuejin, research director at the E-House China R&D Institute.
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Yan said from the perspective of policy intent and strength, the new measures carry clear positive significance. By easing purchase restrictions and improving housing fund and credit policies, the threshold and cost of buying homes are both lowered, which will effectively stimulate demand.
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"The policy has had a clear effect in lifting market sentiment," said Lu Wenxi, an analyst at Centaline Shanghai.
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Shanghai's housing market continued its rebound last week, with 113,400 square meters of new homes sold between Aug 25 and 31, up 35.25 percent from the previous week. The rebound in mid to high-end home sales pushed Shanghai's average new home price to 96,901 yuan per square meter last week, up 9.55 percent week-on-week, according to Lu.
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Data from Shanghai Lianjia Research Institute showed online activity surged following the new measures. Compared with the previous week, views of pre-owned homes rose 11 percent and new homes 19 percent, while inquiries increased 15 percent for pre-owned and 33 percent for new properties.
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"Inquiries at our Jing'an branch surged 20 to 30 percent compared with the period before the new measures were announced," said Huang Ying Chia, a regional manager with Sinyi Realty in Shanghai.
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Huang said clients are making decisions at a faster pace.
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"One client began looking for an apartment more than a year ago but couldn't decide. Last week, following the new measures, the same client approached us to arrange visits to several flats beyond the Outer Ring Road in Jing'an and Xuhui districts. Another client, who sold a flat in Zhabei district over a week ago, visited three apartments in Jing'an district on Saturday and purchased one of them the same day," Huang added.
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To better meet residents' basic and diverse housing needs and to promote the stable and healthy development of the property market, Shanghai rolled out new real estate policy adjustments on Aug 25.
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"The housing-friendly measures are helping ease market anxiety. With a range of initiatives, including eased purchase restrictions and improved credit policies, the policies are supportive of both first-time buyers and those upgrading, and their release during the traditional sales season helps stabilize expectations," Lu said.
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Under the new policy, all local households and non-local residents who have paid taxes or social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year are now allowed to purchase any number of homes outside the Outer Ring Road. The measures also include easing purchase restrictions, optimizing housing provident fund and credit policies, and adjusting property tax rules.
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Shanghai's latest adjustments to home purchase measures triggered a more than 35 percent week-on-week surge in new home transactions, along with a sharp rise in inquiries for pre-owned apartments. Industry experts said on Monday that the response highlights the effectiveness of the new policy and sets the stage for broader market stabilization.
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"Following the policy release, visits to some sales offices and brokerage outlets surged, with inquiries doubling, reflecting a boost in market confidence," said Yan Yuejin, research director at the E-House China R&D Institute.
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Yan said from the perspective of policy intent and strength, the new measures carry clear positive significance. By easing purchase restrictions and improving housing fund and credit policies, the threshold and cost of buying homes are both lowered, which will effectively stimulate demand.
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"The policy has had a clear effect in lifting market sentiment," said Lu Wenxi, an analyst at Centaline Shanghai.
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Shanghai's housing market continued its rebound last week, with 113,400 square meters of new homes sold between Aug 25 and 31, up 35.25 percent from the previous week. The rebound in mid to high-end home sales pushed Shanghai's average new home price to 96,901 yuan per square meter last week, up 9.55 percent week-on-week, according to Lu.
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Data from Shanghai Lianjia Research Institute showed online activity surged following the new measures. Compared with the previous week, views of pre-owned homes rose 11 percent and new homes 19 percent, while inquiries increased 15 percent for pre-owned and 33 percent for new properties.
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"Inquiries at our Jing'an branch surged 20 to 30 percent compared with the period before the new measures were announced," said Huang Ying Chia, a regional manager with Sinyi Realty in Shanghai.
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Huang said clients are making decisions at a faster pace.
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"One client began looking for an apartment more than a year ago but couldn't decide. Last week, following the new measures, the same client approached us to arrange visits to several flats beyond the Outer Ring Road in Jing'an and Xuhui districts. Another client, who sold a flat in Zhabei district over a week ago, visited three apartments in Jing'an district on Saturday and purchased one of them the same day," Huang added.
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To better meet residents' basic and diverse housing needs and to promote the stable and healthy development of the property market, Shanghai rolled out new real estate policy adjustments on Aug 25.
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"The housing-friendly measures are helping ease market anxiety. With a range of initiatives, including eased purchase restrictions and improved credit policies, the policies are supportive of both first-time buyers and those upgrading, and their release during the traditional sales season helps stabilize expectations," Lu said.
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Under the new policy, all local households and non-local residents who have paid taxes or social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year are now allowed to purchase any number of homes outside the Outer Ring Road. The measures also include easing purchase restrictions, optimizing housing provident fund and credit policies, and adjusting property tax rules.
Aiming to sharpen technical skills and master workflows faster, young staff members at State Grid Fukang in the Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region take part in training activities, which cover six core tasks including the installation of a 10 kilovolt line, grounding sets and three-phase energy meters. The move helps boost corporate productivity.
Aiming to sharpen technical skills and master workflows faster, young staff members at State Grid Fukang in the Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region take part in training activities, which cover six core tasks including the installation of a 10 kilovolt line, grounding sets and three-phase energy meters. The move helps boost corporate productivity.
China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Co Ltd has reported strong profit and revenue growth in the first half of 2025. The Shenzhen-based company said that it achieved a revenue of 371.28 billion yuan ($52.3 billion) in the first half of the year, which was up 23.3 percent year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 15.51 billion yuan, up 13.79 percent compared to the same period last year.
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Yuan weakens against greenback
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 42 pips to 7.1072 against the US dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
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BYD reports steady revenue growth
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China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Co Ltd has reported strong profit and revenue growth in the first half of 2025. The Shenzhen-based company said that it achieved a revenue of 371.28 billion yuan ($52.3 billion) in the first half of the year, which was up 23.3 percent year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 15.51 billion yuan, up 13.79 percent compared to the same period last year.
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Yuan weakens against greenback
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 42 pips to 7.1072 against the US dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
Opella, a consumer healthcare company based in France, is deepening its commitment to China, hailing the country as both a core market and a future hub for growth and innovation.
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"China is the world's most promising over-the-counter market and one of the fastest-growing globally. For Opella, it is an indispensable core market and growth engine," Carol-Ann Stewart, the company's president of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily.
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Since transitioning from a business unit of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi to a fully independent global company in April, Opella has refocused its global strategy on self-care innovation, supported by four growth drivers: reaching underserved populations, fueling innovation, advancing geographic expansion, and scaling up e-commerce.
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In China, Stewart noted, the immediate priority is to expand access to self-care through targeted local innovation.
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The market's potential is undeniable.
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Data from the 2025 Wuzhen Health Conference show China's OTC sector grew from 304.1 billion yuan ($42.6 billion) in 2019 to 375.9 billion yuan in 2023, and is projected to surpass 500 billion yuan by 2025.
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"China's OTC market has maintained steady growth. A population of 1.4 billion, a rapidly aging demographic — expected to surpass 260 million people aged 65 and above by 2030 — and the rise of the middle-income group are driving explosive demand for consumer health products, creating vast opportunities for multinational drugmakers," said Zou Chao, a senior researcher at Sinohealth Research.
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"For Opella, this is both a challenge and an opportunity: how to meet the enormous unmet demand while ensuring consumers have safe and effective options," Stewart said.
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Digital platforms are central to Opella's China strategy. Leveraging the country's advanced e-commerce infrastructure, the company is boosting its online presence. "China's high level of digitalization enables us to scale up our online footprint and engage consumers wherever they are," Stewart said, adding that Opella plans to make its flagship respiratory brand Mucosolvan available across retail, hospital, and e-commerce channels.
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Opella announced in August that Mucosolvan will make a renewed entry into China in December, featuring an enhanced formula and offerings for both adults and children. The move represents a key step in Opella's push to localize operations and strengthen its respiratory health portfolio in the nation.
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China is steadily moving from a treatment-driven model of healthcare to one that emphasizes prevention and personal responsibility, a transition guided by the country's "Healthy China 2030" campaign.
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Stewart said this aligns closely with Opella's mission. The company is tailoring its OTC and vitamins, minerals, and supplements portfolio to align with government-prioritized health areas, such as liver health, respiratory care, bone strength and allergy management, while also supporting government-led education initiatives.
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China's regulatory adjustments, including allowing online sales of certain OTC drugs, are creating new opportunities. Opella is expanding collaborations with local pharmacy chains, medical institutions and healthcare experts.
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"Partnerships are not just a sales channel," Stewart emphasized. "They are a way to cocreate solutions tailored to local needs."
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The company is also closely monitoring China's pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem. "We are deeply inspired by the vitality of China's pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem," Stewart said. "China is not only a market for us, but also an opportunity to deepen our 'in China, for China' strategy."
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According to the National Medical Products Administration, China's pharmaceutical industry is now the second largest in the world, accounting for about 30 percent of the global total in terms of innovative drugs currently in the development and research process.
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"China's inclusiveness and openness to innovation give us confidence to deepen our long-term investment here," she added. "We remain consistently open to collaborating with local innovators and will continue to strengthen local partnerships in the future."
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Looking ahead, Stewart said Opella's ambitious targets include growing its market share in priority OTC categories, continuously expanding its consumer reach and significantly boosting brand awareness.
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lijing2009@chinadaily.com.cn
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Opella, a consumer healthcare company based in France, is deepening its commitment to China, hailing the country as both a core market and a future hub for growth and innovation.
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"China is the world's most promising over-the-counter market and one of the fastest-growing globally. For Opella, it is an indispensable core market and growth engine," Carol-Ann Stewart, the company's president of Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily.
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Since transitioning from a business unit of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi to a fully independent global company in April, Opella has refocused its global strategy on self-care innovation, supported by four growth drivers: reaching underserved populations, fueling innovation, advancing geographic expansion, and scaling up e-commerce.
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In China, Stewart noted, the immediate priority is to expand access to self-care through targeted local innovation.
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The market's potential is undeniable.
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Data from the 2025 Wuzhen Health Conference show China's OTC sector grew from 304.1 billion yuan ($42.6 billion) in 2019 to 375.9 billion yuan in 2023, and is projected to surpass 500 billion yuan by 2025.
\n
"China's OTC market has maintained steady growth. A population of 1.4 billion, a rapidly aging demographic — expected to surpass 260 million people aged 65 and above by 2030 — and the rise of the middle-income group are driving explosive demand for consumer health products, creating vast opportunities for multinational drugmakers," said Zou Chao, a senior researcher at Sinohealth Research.
\n
"For Opella, this is both a challenge and an opportunity: how to meet the enormous unmet demand while ensuring consumers have safe and effective options," Stewart said.
\n
Digital platforms are central to Opella's China strategy. Leveraging the country's advanced e-commerce infrastructure, the company is boosting its online presence. "China's high level of digitalization enables us to scale up our online footprint and engage consumers wherever they are," Stewart said, adding that Opella plans to make its flagship respiratory brand Mucosolvan available across retail, hospital, and e-commerce channels.
\n
Opella announced in August that Mucosolvan will make a renewed entry into China in December, featuring an enhanced formula and offerings for both adults and children. The move represents a key step in Opella's push to localize operations and strengthen its respiratory health portfolio in the nation.
\n
China is steadily moving from a treatment-driven model of healthcare to one that emphasizes prevention and personal responsibility, a transition guided by the country's "Healthy China 2030" campaign.
\n
Stewart said this aligns closely with Opella's mission. The company is tailoring its OTC and vitamins, minerals, and supplements portfolio to align with government-prioritized health areas, such as liver health, respiratory care, bone strength and allergy management, while also supporting government-led education initiatives.
\n
China's regulatory adjustments, including allowing online sales of certain OTC drugs, are creating new opportunities. Opella is expanding collaborations with local pharmacy chains, medical institutions and healthcare experts.
\n
"Partnerships are not just a sales channel," Stewart emphasized. "They are a way to cocreate solutions tailored to local needs."
\n
The company is also closely monitoring China's pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem. "We are deeply inspired by the vitality of China's pharmaceutical innovation ecosystem," Stewart said. "China is not only a market for us, but also an opportunity to deepen our 'in China, for China' strategy."
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According to the National Medical Products Administration, China's pharmaceutical industry is now the second largest in the world, accounting for about 30 percent of the global total in terms of innovative drugs currently in the development and research process.
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"China's inclusiveness and openness to innovation give us confidence to deepen our long-term investment here," she added. "We remain consistently open to collaborating with local innovators and will continue to strengthen local partnerships in the future."
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Looking ahead, Stewart said Opella's ambitious targets include growing its market share in priority OTC categories, continuously expanding its consumer reach and significantly boosting brand awareness.
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
The United States government's latest move to revoke authorizations that allow three semiconductor companies with operations in China to receive US semiconductor manufacturing equipment will wreak havoc on global semiconductor industrial and supply chains and impede international technological cooperation, said officials and experts.
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Chinese chip companies, however, are expected to double down on indigenous innovation and pool more resources into research and development for breakthroughs in key chip technologies, they added.
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The US Department of Commerce announced on Friday it was removing Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Co Ltd, Samsung (China) Semiconductor Co Ltd and SK Hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd from the validated end-user (VEU) list.
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These semiconductor companies had been operating in China under regulations that allowed them to import chipmaking equipment from the US without applying for a new license each time. The revocation means the companies will need to obtain licenses to buy new equipment for use in China.
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China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Saturday that it expressed opposition to the US decision to revoke the VEU authorization for the three semiconductor companies operating in China, and urged the US to immediately correct its wrongdoings.
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The semiconductor industry is highly globalized, and after decades of development, the sector has evolved into a deeply interdependent ecosystem shaped by both market forces and business decisions, a ministry spokesperson said.
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The US move, driven by self-interest, has weaponized export controls and will have a serious negative impact on the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains, said the spokesperson.
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The spokesperson added that China called on the US to safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains. "China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises."
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Bai Ming, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation in Beijing, said the US decision to revoke VEU authorizations for the three semiconductor companies operating in China will deal a heavy blow to the global semiconductor sector and seriously hurt the interests of tech companies around the world.
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Bai said these measures aimed at containing the rise of China's high-tech sector will hinder international technological exchanges and innovation, given China's role as the world's largest chip market and its growing presence in the semiconductor manufacturing segment.
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Experts said the decision poses risks for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both of which rely heavily on China for memory chip production. These components are essential for smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics, many of which are assembled in China.
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SK Hynix said in a statement that it would maintain close communication with both the South Korean and US governments and take necessary measures to minimize the impact on business.
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Samsung didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Washington's tightened export controls will motivate Chinese chip equipment makers to increase investments in R&D, enhance their independent innovation capacities and achieve more technological breakthroughs, said Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Zhongguancun Modern Information Consumer Application Industry Technology Alliance, a telecom industry association.
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Chinese tech companies are stepping up efforts to develop homegrown artificial intelligence chips and come up with substitutes for Nvidia's H20 chip.
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Alibaba Group has developed a new chip that is more versatile than its older chips and is meant to serve a broader range of AI inference tasks, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
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The chip, now in testing, is manufactured by a Chinese mainland company, in contrast to an earlier Alibaba AI processor that was fabricated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the report said, adding that the new chip is interoperable with Nvidia's programming platform. Alibaba was not available for comment.
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The United States government's latest move to revoke authorizations that allow three semiconductor companies with operations in China to receive US semiconductor manufacturing equipment will wreak havoc on global semiconductor industrial and supply chains and impede international technological cooperation, said officials and experts.
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Chinese chip companies, however, are expected to double down on indigenous innovation and pool more resources into research and development for breakthroughs in key chip technologies, they added.
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The US Department of Commerce announced on Friday it was removing Intel Semiconductor (Dalian) Co Ltd, Samsung (China) Semiconductor Co Ltd and SK Hynix Semiconductor (China) Ltd from the validated end-user (VEU) list.
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These semiconductor companies had been operating in China under regulations that allowed them to import chipmaking equipment from the US without applying for a new license each time. The revocation means the companies will need to obtain licenses to buy new equipment for use in China.
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China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Saturday that it expressed opposition to the US decision to revoke the VEU authorization for the three semiconductor companies operating in China, and urged the US to immediately correct its wrongdoings.
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The semiconductor industry is highly globalized, and after decades of development, the sector has evolved into a deeply interdependent ecosystem shaped by both market forces and business decisions, a ministry spokesperson said.
\n
The US move, driven by self-interest, has weaponized export controls and will have a serious negative impact on the stability of global semiconductor industrial and supply chains, said the spokesperson.
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The spokesperson added that China called on the US to safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains. "China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises."
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Bai Ming, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation in Beijing, said the US decision to revoke VEU authorizations for the three semiconductor companies operating in China will deal a heavy blow to the global semiconductor sector and seriously hurt the interests of tech companies around the world.
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Bai said these measures aimed at containing the rise of China's high-tech sector will hinder international technological exchanges and innovation, given China's role as the world's largest chip market and its growing presence in the semiconductor manufacturing segment.
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Experts said the decision poses risks for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, both of which rely heavily on China for memory chip production. These components are essential for smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics, many of which are assembled in China.
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SK Hynix said in a statement that it would maintain close communication with both the South Korean and US governments and take necessary measures to minimize the impact on business.
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Samsung didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Washington's tightened export controls will motivate Chinese chip equipment makers to increase investments in R&D, enhance their independent innovation capacities and achieve more technological breakthroughs, said Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Zhongguancun Modern Information Consumer Application Industry Technology Alliance, a telecom industry association.
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Chinese tech companies are stepping up efforts to develop homegrown artificial intelligence chips and come up with substitutes for Nvidia's H20 chip.
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Alibaba Group has developed a new chip that is more versatile than its older chips and is meant to serve a broader range of AI inference tasks, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.
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The chip, now in testing, is manufactured by a Chinese mainland company, in contrast to an earlier Alibaba AI processor that was fabricated by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the report said, adding that the new chip is interoperable with Nvidia's programming platform. Alibaba was not available for comment.
Fishermen head out to sea from Shidao fishing port in Rongcheng, Shandong province, on Monday, the first day after the annual four-month seasonal fishing ban ends in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The moratorium is a key measure designed to protect marine biodiversity during key breeding periods for sea fauna.
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Fishermen head out to sea from Shidao fishing port in Rongcheng, Shandong province, on Monday, the first day after the annual four-month seasonal fishing ban ends in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The moratorium is a key measure designed to protect marine biodiversity during key breeding periods for sea fauna.
Improved profits of listed companies, likely to be sustained by China's supportive policies and economic recovery, will be an important driver of A-share market performance in the following months, experts said.
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The comments came after the average net profits of A-share companies rose 9.02 percentage points year-on-year to 2.43 percent during the first six months, according to interim results reports released at the end of August.
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It is the first time that A-share companies are reporting growth after seeing negative profits for a long time, said Xia Fanjie, an investment strategist at CSC Financial Co Ltd.
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The annual profit increase came in at 11.56 percent during the first quarter, even as it narrowed in the following three months. But a clear turning point in the profitability cycle is being seen now, Xia said.
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Price and cost pressures have been relieved and consumption confidence has recovered, helping to push up revenues. Expanded fiscal expenditure and trade-in policies have further boosted domestic demand. These have led to a significant increase in the profits of A-share companies, said Xia.
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Against the backdrop of a mild economic recovery, industry leaders have managed to increase profits, thanks to their pricing power over the supply chain, strengths in cost control and higher financing accessibility. The more eye-catching profits reported by growth enterprises have reflected the structural opportunities amid industrial upgrading and favorable policies, he said.
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According to market tracker Wind Info, a robust recovery was seen in the agricultural, computer and electronics industries in the first six months. A-share agricultural, forestry, livestock and fisheries companies reported a net profit spike of 165.7 percent during the first six months of the year.
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The year-on-year profit increase for computer and electronics companies was 41.17 percent and 28.5 percent, respectively, reflecting the outstanding performance of the overall technology sector, said Xia.
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A-share companies' profits will significantly improve this year, partly because of the indicator's sluggish performance over the previous year or so, Meng Lei, China equity strategist at UBS Securities, said during a news meeting on Monday.
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Given the low base figures during the second half of 2024, the profit increase is likely to speed up in the following months and the whole-year growth rate is estimated at around 6 percent, he said.
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Industrial companies' profits, which are released every month, are positively related to A-share industrial companies' profitability, which is released on a quarterly basis. Industrial companies' profits have bottomed out since June. Therefore, a positive outlook can be inferred for A-share companies' profitability, said Meng.
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Yang Fan, chief macro and policy analyst at CITIC Securities, said that China's efforts to create a fair competition environment have started to positively affect industrial companies' profits.
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One proof is that raw material providers have started to see prices rebound in July. Emerging industries including semiconductor, aerospace and medicine have all benefited from such efforts in terms of profits, she said.
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Prices will go up mildly in the second half of this year, helping to maintain the stability of public companies' profits. External demand is estimated to remain resilient, helping exporters and outbound companies to continue their upswing, she added.
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Experts from Huajin Securities said that the A-share market will show an uptick in September as companies' profits continue to grow.
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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.46 percent to close at 3875.53 points on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.05 percent higher.
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The technology-focused ChiNext in Shenzhen jumped 2.29 percent. The combined trading value of the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges reached 2.75 trillion yuan ($390 billion).
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Risk appetite will continue to improve amid a stronger profitability outlook, said analysts from Dongguan Securities. This will help to bolster market confidence and provide more upward momentum in a relaxed liquidity environment, they said.
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Technology innovation, the core competitiveness of Chinese companies, should be the focus for investments in the country, said Fang Dongming, head of China Global Markets at UBS, at the news meeting on Monday.
Improved profits of listed companies, likely to be sustained by China's supportive policies and economic recovery, will be an important driver of A-share market performance in the following months, experts said.
\n
The comments came after the average net profits of A-share companies rose 9.02 percentage points year-on-year to 2.43 percent during the first six months, according to interim results reports released at the end of August.
\n
It is the first time that A-share companies are reporting growth after seeing negative profits for a long time, said Xia Fanjie, an investment strategist at CSC Financial Co Ltd.
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The annual profit increase came in at 11.56 percent during the first quarter, even as it narrowed in the following three months. But a clear turning point in the profitability cycle is being seen now, Xia said.
\n
Price and cost pressures have been relieved and consumption confidence has recovered, helping to push up revenues. Expanded fiscal expenditure and trade-in policies have further boosted domestic demand. These have led to a significant increase in the profits of A-share companies, said Xia.
\n
Against the backdrop of a mild economic recovery, industry leaders have managed to increase profits, thanks to their pricing power over the supply chain, strengths in cost control and higher financing accessibility. The more eye-catching profits reported by growth enterprises have reflected the structural opportunities amid industrial upgrading and favorable policies, he said.
\n
According to market tracker Wind Info, a robust recovery was seen in the agricultural, computer and electronics industries in the first six months. A-share agricultural, forestry, livestock and fisheries companies reported a net profit spike of 165.7 percent during the first six months of the year.
\n
The year-on-year profit increase for computer and electronics companies was 41.17 percent and 28.5 percent, respectively, reflecting the outstanding performance of the overall technology sector, said Xia.
\n
A-share companies' profits will significantly improve this year, partly because of the indicator's sluggish performance over the previous year or so, Meng Lei, China equity strategist at UBS Securities, said during a news meeting on Monday.
\n
Given the low base figures during the second half of 2024, the profit increase is likely to speed up in the following months and the whole-year growth rate is estimated at around 6 percent, he said.
\n
Industrial companies' profits, which are released every month, are positively related to A-share industrial companies' profitability, which is released on a quarterly basis. Industrial companies' profits have bottomed out since June. Therefore, a positive outlook can be inferred for A-share companies' profitability, said Meng.
\n
Yang Fan, chief macro and policy analyst at CITIC Securities, said that China's efforts to create a fair competition environment have started to positively affect industrial companies' profits.
\n
One proof is that raw material providers have started to see prices rebound in July. Emerging industries including semiconductor, aerospace and medicine have all benefited from such efforts in terms of profits, she said.
\n
Prices will go up mildly in the second half of this year, helping to maintain the stability of public companies' profits. External demand is estimated to remain resilient, helping exporters and outbound companies to continue their upswing, she added.
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Experts from Huajin Securities said that the A-share market will show an uptick in September as companies' profits continue to grow.
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The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.46 percent to close at 3875.53 points on Monday, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed 1.05 percent higher.
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The technology-focused ChiNext in Shenzhen jumped 2.29 percent. The combined trading value of the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges reached 2.75 trillion yuan ($390 billion).
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Risk appetite will continue to improve amid a stronger profitability outlook, said analysts from Dongguan Securities. This will help to bolster market confidence and provide more upward momentum in a relaxed liquidity environment, they said.
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Technology innovation, the core competitiveness of Chinese companies, should be the focus for investments in the country, said Fang Dongming, head of China Global Markets at UBS, at the news meeting on Monday.
A CNOOC drilling platform operates off Huizhou, Guangdong province.
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China National Offshore Oil Corp's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery has unlocked access to a vast reserve of previously inaccessible heavy oil, bolstering China's energy security and reducing its reliance on imports, said industry experts.
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CNOOC announced on Saturday that its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery solutions — including technology, system and core equipment — have achieved significant progress in large-scale application, with cumulative offshore heavy oil thermal recovery exceeding 5 million metric tons.
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This marks China as the first country in the world to achieve large-scale thermal recovery development of offshore heavy oil, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.
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It is a pivotal moment for China's energy landscape and the global oil industry by not only enhancing domestic production capabilities but also positioning CNOOC as a potential exporter of this specialized technology, he said.
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Heavy oil is a type of crude oil with high viscosity, high density, poor fluidity and a tendency to solidify, making it difficult to extract.
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Compared with onshore oilfields, offshore platform operations have limited space and high costs. The large-scale development of heavy oil thermal recovery faces challenges in terms of technology, equipment and economic benefits, and is recognized by the industry as a world-class problem.
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Currently, heavy oil accounts for approximately 70 percent of the world's remaining oil resources and is one of the main directions for increasing production for various oil-producing countries, said CNOOC.
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Lin believes CNOOC's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery represents a significant step forward for China's energy sector.
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CNOOC's achievement in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery is a strategic win for China's energy security. As global oil demand continues to rise, unlocking previously inaccessible heavy oil reserves becomes increasingly critical, he said.
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The company's technological advancements not only enhance its own production capabilities but also position it as a potential exporter of this specialized technology to other nations with significant heavy oil resources, he added.
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China is one of the world's four major heavy oil producers, with abundant heavy oil resources. The proven reserves of high-viscosity heavy oil that require thermal injection for development offshore exceed 600 million tons, accounting for approximately 20 percent of China's proven heavy oil reserves, indicating great development potential.
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Continuously promoting the conversion of heavy oil reserves into production is of great significance for increasing domestic oil and gas exploration and development efforts, said CNOOC.
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This year, heavy oil thermal recovery production has exceeded 1.3 million tons and annual production is expected to jump to 2 million tons, it said.
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CNOOC is actively involved in heavy oil production, notably with its new Kenli 10-2 oilfield project, the first lithological oilfield with a proven in-place volume of 100 million tons discovered in the shallow depression zone of the Bohai Bay Basin, which commenced heavy crude production in July.
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This project, equipped with over 240 sets of key equipment, utilizes both conventional and thermal recovery techniques to produce the viscous, high-density oil.
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As one of the most complex production platforms in the Bohai region and the first large-scale thermal recovery platform for heavy oil in the southern Bohai Sea, it is expected to achieve a peak production of about 19,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026, said CNOOC.
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The main production facilities include a new central platform and two wellhead platforms, which leverage the adjacent existing facilities for development, it said.
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CNOOC has been stepping up efforts to boost China's domestic heavy oil production and has the distinction of leading in large-scale offshore heavy oil thermal recovery technology.
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The successful commencement of production of this project marks a new stage in the development of complicated heavy oil reservoirs offshore China, CNOOC said.
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"It will strongly support the company's Bohai oilfield to achieve the annual gross production target of 40 million tons, contributing to the company's high-quality development through high-level operations."
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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn
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A CNOOC drilling platform operates off Huizhou, Guangdong province.
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China National Offshore Oil Corp's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery has unlocked access to a vast reserve of previously inaccessible heavy oil, bolstering China's energy security and reducing its reliance on imports, said industry experts.
\n
CNOOC announced on Saturday that its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery solutions — including technology, system and core equipment — have achieved significant progress in large-scale application, with cumulative offshore heavy oil thermal recovery exceeding 5 million metric tons.
\n
This marks China as the first country in the world to achieve large-scale thermal recovery development of offshore heavy oil, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.
\n
It is a pivotal moment for China's energy landscape and the global oil industry by not only enhancing domestic production capabilities but also positioning CNOOC as a potential exporter of this specialized technology, he said.
\n
Heavy oil is a type of crude oil with high viscosity, high density, poor fluidity and a tendency to solidify, making it difficult to extract.
\n
Compared with onshore oilfields, offshore platform operations have limited space and high costs. The large-scale development of heavy oil thermal recovery faces challenges in terms of technology, equipment and economic benefits, and is recognized by the industry as a world-class problem.
\n
Currently, heavy oil accounts for approximately 70 percent of the world's remaining oil resources and is one of the main directions for increasing production for various oil-producing countries, said CNOOC.
\n
Lin believes CNOOC's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery represents a significant step forward for China's energy sector.
\n
CNOOC's achievement in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery is a strategic win for China's energy security. As global oil demand continues to rise, unlocking previously inaccessible heavy oil reserves becomes increasingly critical, he said.
\n
The company's technological advancements not only enhance its own production capabilities but also position it as a potential exporter of this specialized technology to other nations with significant heavy oil resources, he added.
\n
China is one of the world's four major heavy oil producers, with abundant heavy oil resources. The proven reserves of high-viscosity heavy oil that require thermal injection for development offshore exceed 600 million tons, accounting for approximately 20 percent of China's proven heavy oil reserves, indicating great development potential.
\n
Continuously promoting the conversion of heavy oil reserves into production is of great significance for increasing domestic oil and gas exploration and development efforts, said CNOOC.
\n
This year, heavy oil thermal recovery production has exceeded 1.3 million tons and annual production is expected to jump to 2 million tons, it said.
\n
CNOOC is actively involved in heavy oil production, notably with its new Kenli 10-2 oilfield project, the first lithological oilfield with a proven in-place volume of 100 million tons discovered in the shallow depression zone of the Bohai Bay Basin, which commenced heavy crude production in July.
\n
This project, equipped with over 240 sets of key equipment, utilizes both conventional and thermal recovery techniques to produce the viscous, high-density oil.
\n
As one of the most complex production platforms in the Bohai region and the first large-scale thermal recovery platform for heavy oil in the southern Bohai Sea, it is expected to achieve a peak production of about 19,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026, said CNOOC.
\n
The main production facilities include a new central platform and two wellhead platforms, which leverage the adjacent existing facilities for development, it said.
\n
CNOOC has been stepping up efforts to boost China's domestic heavy oil production and has the distinction of leading in large-scale offshore heavy oil thermal recovery technology.
\n
The successful commencement of production of this project marks a new stage in the development of complicated heavy oil reservoirs offshore China, CNOOC said.
\n
"It will strongly support the company's Bohai oilfield to achieve the annual gross production target of 40 million tons, contributing to the company's high-quality development through high-level operations."
Visitors wander along Zhongshan Road pedestrian street in downtown Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 22.
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Wang Cailian, a drummer, and his wife Zhang Jianyin, a pianist, pose for pictures after they registered their marriage at the registration center in Gulangyu, Xiamen, on Aug 23.
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Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, has developed an economic sweet spot following the launch of the country's first park-style marriage registration center at the tranquil destination known for its focus on culture, music and romance.
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The center began operations on June 16, and 402 couples had registered to get married there in the two-month period since its launch.
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Gulangyu, also known as Kulangsu in the local dialect, is a historic international settlement with a global community, and has seen the launch of a venue for marriage registrations that combine Chinese and Western architectural features located inside a park.
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Besides providing marriage registrations for Chinese mainland residents, the center also offers the service to foreign nationals, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other overseas Chinese.
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"I have heard that Gulangyu is a romantic place, and that the scenery is also beautiful. I'm truly happy to have found my love," said Huo Jianhong, who registered to marry his wife, a Vietnamese national, at the center recently.
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Inside the venue, besides rooms for registration services, a wedding customs exhibition room and a few rooms for immersive experiences — as well as photography — have been set up for newly married couples. The center said it accepts appointments in advance and walk-ins without prior reservations.
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For the traditional Qixi Festival, known as Chinese Valentine's Day, which fell last Friday this year, the venue saw advance bookings of marriage registration appointments, as well as on-the-spot bookings of people who arrived to wait in line.
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"We think this is a romantic place to get the certificates, and it has given more meaning to the process of marriage registration," said Wang Cailian, a drummer. Wang and his newly married wife Zhang Jianyin, a pianist, have been living in Xiamen. Their marriage was registered on Aug 23.
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The number of couples who registered to get married in Xiamen in the first seven months of this year exceeded 14,000, up 16.9 percent year-on-year. The number of couples who registered in July topped 1,600, 42.3 percent higher on a yearly basis, according to the local civil affairs bureau.
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Besides, the city has seen more cross-Strait couples opting to get married, with nearly 3,300 pairs registered so far. In 1989, the first cross-Strait marriage on the Chinese mainland was registered in Xiamen, according to the local civil affairs bureau.
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Nationwide, the total number of cross-Strait marriages has entered a period of relative stability in terms of total volume in recent years, following a period of rapid growth previously, according to the Xiamen Wedding and Tourism Association.
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"Still, one notable change is that those marriage registrations have been increasingly concentrated in Fujian, particularly in coastal cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou. Despite a slowdown in the national growth rate, the relative number and influence of cross-Strait marriages in Fujian have continued to rise," said Wu Yongjun, chairman of the association.
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The popularity of the new registration venue has also driven the business growth of some related services on the island.
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Ahpia Lim, a local pastry shop in Gulangyu, has seen its sales climb recently. Every month, about two to three couples order traditional wedding cakes at the shop.
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"More couples have been taking honeymoons and wedding photographs at Gulangyu, and they like to hold Western-style weddings and lawn weddings on the island and get some interesting experiences without traveling abroad," said Lin Conghai, chairman of the Gulangyu Family Hotel Merchants Association.
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"Besides, more young couples are taking vacations on the island. We have seen a growing number of young foreign couples, especially those who come from South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia," Lin said.
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Meanwhile, Xiamen has welcomed an increasing number of inbound travelers, as the city has continued to build itself as an international traveler-friendly destination.
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The bustling Zhongshan Road pedestrian street, located in downtown Xiamen, has introduced multilingual volunteer service teams, and provides language services in English, Japanese, French, Russian and Thai to help enhance the experience of international travelers.
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A growing number of century-old time-honored Chinese brands and popular domestic brands are also joining the ranks of tax refund services in Xiamen, offering immediate tax refunds upon purchase for eligible international visitors.
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Consumption's key role as a driver of economic growth has long been a key focus of China's top leadership. In the Government Work Report delivered in March, boosting consumption was listed as a top priority among this year's major tasks.
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China unveiled a set of measures in April to further optimize its departure tax refund policy for eligible overseas visitors.
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In the first six months, the number of foreign visitors entering China exceeded 19 million passenger trips, up 30 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, the tax refund sales value surged by 95 percent year-on-year, data from the State Taxation Administration showed.
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In Xiamen, major banks such as Bank of China and China Construction Bank have launched partnerships with multiple retailers on Zhongshan Road. More than 70 merchants in the street have introduced payment systems that allow payments through foreign bank cards, further stimulating the consumption vitality of international visitors.
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"Zhongshan Road has been providing high-quality international services for global consumers in an all-around way and building itself into an inbound tourism-friendly block," said Huang Huijing, deputy director of the local bureau of commerce in Xiamen.
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"Leveraging the advantages of Xiamen's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, a special program named '240 hours and discover Zhongshan Road' has been launched. We aim to create a high-quality and convenient consumption environment for international travelers," Huang said.
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Zakaria El Marraki, a doctor from Morocco, recently arrived in Xiamen to participate in a six-month training and exchange program, his first visit to China.
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"I think Xiamen is a very beautiful city, and the people here are friendly and enthusiastic. I have downloaded many Chinese mini-programs such as WeChat and Alipay. Using mobile payments for the first time feels very convenient," he said.
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Warren Stratford, a Canadian who arrived in China in the 1990s, lives in Xiamen with his family. Stratford, a designer, said Xiamen is green, beautiful and peaceful, and that life in the city is both interesting and convenient.
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Contact the writers at zhuwenqian@chinadaily.com.cn
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Visitors wander along Zhongshan Road pedestrian street in downtown Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 22.
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Wang Cailian, a drummer, and his wife Zhang Jianyin, a pianist, pose for pictures after they registered their marriage at the registration center in Gulangyu, Xiamen, on Aug 23.
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Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, has developed an economic sweet spot following the launch of the country's first park-style marriage registration center at the tranquil destination known for its focus on culture, music and romance.
\n
The center began operations on June 16, and 402 couples had registered to get married there in the two-month period since its launch.
\n
Gulangyu, also known as Kulangsu in the local dialect, is a historic international settlement with a global community, and has seen the launch of a venue for marriage registrations that combine Chinese and Western architectural features located inside a park.
\n
Besides providing marriage registrations for Chinese mainland residents, the center also offers the service to foreign nationals, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other overseas Chinese.
\n
"I have heard that Gulangyu is a romantic place, and that the scenery is also beautiful. I'm truly happy to have found my love," said Huo Jianhong, who registered to marry his wife, a Vietnamese national, at the center recently.
\n
Inside the venue, besides rooms for registration services, a wedding customs exhibition room and a few rooms for immersive experiences — as well as photography — have been set up for newly married couples. The center said it accepts appointments in advance and walk-ins without prior reservations.
\n
For the traditional Qixi Festival, known as Chinese Valentine's Day, which fell last Friday this year, the venue saw advance bookings of marriage registration appointments, as well as on-the-spot bookings of people who arrived to wait in line.
\n
"We think this is a romantic place to get the certificates, and it has given more meaning to the process of marriage registration," said Wang Cailian, a drummer. Wang and his newly married wife Zhang Jianyin, a pianist, have been living in Xiamen. Their marriage was registered on Aug 23.
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The number of couples who registered to get married in Xiamen in the first seven months of this year exceeded 14,000, up 16.9 percent year-on-year. The number of couples who registered in July topped 1,600, 42.3 percent higher on a yearly basis, according to the local civil affairs bureau.
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Besides, the city has seen more cross-Strait couples opting to get married, with nearly 3,300 pairs registered so far. In 1989, the first cross-Strait marriage on the Chinese mainland was registered in Xiamen, according to the local civil affairs bureau.
\n
Nationwide, the total number of cross-Strait marriages has entered a period of relative stability in terms of total volume in recent years, following a period of rapid growth previously, according to the Xiamen Wedding and Tourism Association.
\n
"Still, one notable change is that those marriage registrations have been increasingly concentrated in Fujian, particularly in coastal cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou. Despite a slowdown in the national growth rate, the relative number and influence of cross-Strait marriages in Fujian have continued to rise," said Wu Yongjun, chairman of the association.
\n
The popularity of the new registration venue has also driven the business growth of some related services on the island.
\n
Ahpia Lim, a local pastry shop in Gulangyu, has seen its sales climb recently. Every month, about two to three couples order traditional wedding cakes at the shop.
\n
"More couples have been taking honeymoons and wedding photographs at Gulangyu, and they like to hold Western-style weddings and lawn weddings on the island and get some interesting experiences without traveling abroad," said Lin Conghai, chairman of the Gulangyu Family Hotel Merchants Association.
\n
"Besides, more young couples are taking vacations on the island. We have seen a growing number of young foreign couples, especially those who come from South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia," Lin said.
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Meanwhile, Xiamen has welcomed an increasing number of inbound travelers, as the city has continued to build itself as an international traveler-friendly destination.
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The bustling Zhongshan Road pedestrian street, located in downtown Xiamen, has introduced multilingual volunteer service teams, and provides language services in English, Japanese, French, Russian and Thai to help enhance the experience of international travelers.
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A growing number of century-old time-honored Chinese brands and popular domestic brands are also joining the ranks of tax refund services in Xiamen, offering immediate tax refunds upon purchase for eligible international visitors.
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Consumption's key role as a driver of economic growth has long been a key focus of China's top leadership. In the Government Work Report delivered in March, boosting consumption was listed as a top priority among this year's major tasks.
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China unveiled a set of measures in April to further optimize its departure tax refund policy for eligible overseas visitors.
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In the first six months, the number of foreign visitors entering China exceeded 19 million passenger trips, up 30 percent year-on-year. Over the same period, the tax refund sales value surged by 95 percent year-on-year, data from the State Taxation Administration showed.
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In Xiamen, major banks such as Bank of China and China Construction Bank have launched partnerships with multiple retailers on Zhongshan Road. More than 70 merchants in the street have introduced payment systems that allow payments through foreign bank cards, further stimulating the consumption vitality of international visitors.
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"Zhongshan Road has been providing high-quality international services for global consumers in an all-around way and building itself into an inbound tourism-friendly block," said Huang Huijing, deputy director of the local bureau of commerce in Xiamen.
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"Leveraging the advantages of Xiamen's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, a special program named '240 hours and discover Zhongshan Road' has been launched. We aim to create a high-quality and convenient consumption environment for international travelers," Huang said.
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Zakaria El Marraki, a doctor from Morocco, recently arrived in Xiamen to participate in a six-month training and exchange program, his first visit to China.
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"I think Xiamen is a very beautiful city, and the people here are friendly and enthusiastic. I have downloaded many Chinese mini-programs such as WeChat and Alipay. Using mobile payments for the first time feels very convenient," he said.
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Warren Stratford, a Canadian who arrived in China in the 1990s, lives in Xiamen with his family. Stratford, a designer, said Xiamen is green, beautiful and peaceful, and that life in the city is both interesting and convenient.
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Contact the writers at zhuwenqian@chinadaily.com.cn
A domestic helper at Home King, a household service platform, cleans a jacket inside a company workshop in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 24.
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Home King, a Xiamen-based home services platform, has seen rapid growth in its sales revenue, fueled by growing demand for household services, especially from young consumers.
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The company said it plans to further expand its market share at home and abroad.
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While high-quality housekeeping services have helped build up its reputation, the online platform has expanded beyond just cleaning.
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Home King is developing new offerings such as at-home pet bathing and annual subscription plans for home repairs, said its founder and CEO Li Bin.
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The company has launched services in 65 domestic cities. Besides rising demand from young Chinese consumers, it also has many foreign customers, especially in Shanghai.
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"We have seen a growing demand for household services from Chinese consumers. Young people have indicated an increasingly strong awareness for hiring domestic helpers to help them with household chores," Li said.
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Yuan Xili, a domestic service helper, has been working for more than 10 years at Home King in Xiamen. Yuan, whose salary is about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) a month, said she is satisfied with the stable income source.
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"Some new employees have been learning with me as apprentices, and they were born in the 1990s or after the year 2000. In the past few years, demand has been growing, as many young people tend to hire domestic helpers instead of doing the cleaning work themselves," Yuan said.
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Xiamen has been encouraging household service enterprises to expand into emerging service areas, further enrich the supply of products and services, and better meet consumers' personalized and quality-oriented demands. Besides Home King, the city is home to a number of household service companies, such as Ujoy and Haobangni.
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From 2022 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate of Xiamen's household service sector's gross merchandise volume reached 2,032 percent, which is more than double the average growth rate of the 15 sub-provincial cities in China, according to the local government of Xiamen.
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Meanwhile, the central government has reiterated the need to effectively unleash potential in domestic demand, encourage goods consumption and foster new growth drivers of service consumption.
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The Ministry of Commerce is also set to introduce new policies in September to help promote service consumption, leveraging fiscal and financial tools to enhance service supply capacity and stimulate new growth momentum.
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"Currently, the main challenge in China's service consumption lies in the insufficient supply of high-quality services," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a recent news conference in Beijing.
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The ministry said it will help expand the pilot opening-up of fields such as telecommunications, medical care and education, and include more service consumption-related fields in the catalog of encouraging foreign investment.
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Besides, the ministry will help promote the reform and innovation of the service sector by stimulating the vitality of various business entities and expanding the supply of diversified services such as healthcare, elderly care, childcare and household services, thus better meeting consumer demand.
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"It's very good that the government will continue to help boost the growth of services consumption. Hiring household service helpers has increasingly become a necessity for many residents, instead of a luxury," Li of Home King said.
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Meanwhile, Home King has continued to expand its presence overseas. The company has established a branch in the Philippines, and it plans to further expand in US cities such as New York.
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In the Philippines, it has hired more than 60 local employees, and mainly provides services to local Chinese consumers.
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In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan, up 8 percent year-on-year, a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
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A domestic helper at Home King, a household service platform, cleans a jacket inside a company workshop in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 24.
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Home King, a Xiamen-based home services platform, has seen rapid growth in its sales revenue, fueled by growing demand for household services, especially from young consumers.
\n
The company said it plans to further expand its market share at home and abroad.
\n
While high-quality housekeeping services have helped build up its reputation, the online platform has expanded beyond just cleaning.
\n
Home King is developing new offerings such as at-home pet bathing and annual subscription plans for home repairs, said its founder and CEO Li Bin.
\n
The company has launched services in 65 domestic cities. Besides rising demand from young Chinese consumers, it also has many foreign customers, especially in Shanghai.
\n
"We have seen a growing demand for household services from Chinese consumers. Young people have indicated an increasingly strong awareness for hiring domestic helpers to help them with household chores," Li said.
\n
Yuan Xili, a domestic service helper, has been working for more than 10 years at Home King in Xiamen. Yuan, whose salary is about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) a month, said she is satisfied with the stable income source.
\n
"Some new employees have been learning with me as apprentices, and they were born in the 1990s or after the year 2000. In the past few years, demand has been growing, as many young people tend to hire domestic helpers instead of doing the cleaning work themselves," Yuan said.
\n
Xiamen has been encouraging household service enterprises to expand into emerging service areas, further enrich the supply of products and services, and better meet consumers' personalized and quality-oriented demands. Besides Home King, the city is home to a number of household service companies, such as Ujoy and Haobangni.
\n
From 2022 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate of Xiamen's household service sector's gross merchandise volume reached 2,032 percent, which is more than double the average growth rate of the 15 sub-provincial cities in China, according to the local government of Xiamen.
\n
Meanwhile, the central government has reiterated the need to effectively unleash potential in domestic demand, encourage goods consumption and foster new growth drivers of service consumption.
\n
The Ministry of Commerce is also set to introduce new policies in September to help promote service consumption, leveraging fiscal and financial tools to enhance service supply capacity and stimulate new growth momentum.
\n
"Currently, the main challenge in China's service consumption lies in the insufficient supply of high-quality services," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a recent news conference in Beijing.
\n
The ministry said it will help expand the pilot opening-up of fields such as telecommunications, medical care and education, and include more service consumption-related fields in the catalog of encouraging foreign investment.
\n
Besides, the ministry will help promote the reform and innovation of the service sector by stimulating the vitality of various business entities and expanding the supply of diversified services such as healthcare, elderly care, childcare and household services, thus better meeting consumer demand.
\n
"It's very good that the government will continue to help boost the growth of services consumption. Hiring household service helpers has increasingly become a necessity for many residents, instead of a luxury," Li of Home King said.
\n
Meanwhile, Home King has continued to expand its presence overseas. The company has established a branch in the Philippines, and it plans to further expand in US cities such as New York.
\n
In the Philippines, it has hired more than 60 local employees, and mainly provides services to local Chinese consumers.
\n
In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan, up 8 percent year-on-year, a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
A drawing of the stage design of the Peking Opera production Yan Zhenqing, which will premiere at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Sept 17, and will run till Sept 21.
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Various elements are featured in the production's stage design, including rods, a commonly seen stage prop used in Peking Opera; and the calligraphy works by master Yan Zhenqing.
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Peking Opera actress Dou Xiaoxuan.
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Composer Zhu Shaoyu.
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Stage designer Gao Guangjian.
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Director Li Zhuoqun.
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Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng.
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A sweeping tale of patriotism, sacrifice, and unyielding loyalty is set to take center stage at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing this September.
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Yan Zhenqing, a new Peking Opera production jointly created by the NCPA and the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, will capture the indomitable spirit of one of the country's most revered figures, Yan Zhenqing, an acclaimed calligrapher and general.
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This new production will premiere at the NCPA on Sept 17, and run till Sept 21.
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Set against the backdrop of the chaotic An-Shi Rebellion (755-763) and the turbulent years of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Yan Zhenqing portrays a man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. Known not only for his remarkable calligraphy but also for his courage on the battlefield, Yan stood resolute in the face of immense adversity.
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At 75, he rode into battle, defying the odds to resist corruption and protect his people. His unwavering loyalty and moral integrity resonate with timeless relevance — qualities that make his story a powerful vehicle for exploring national identity, loyalty and selfless devotion.
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The plotline of the Peking Opera production centers around Yan's transformation from scholar to national hero. As the curtain rises, the narrative thrusts audiences into the man's emotional and moral dilemmas as he confronts his loyalty to the emperor, commitment to justice, and ultimate sacrifice. It isn't just the retelling of a historical figure but a story of enduring values that transcend time.
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"Yan's patriotism and sense of responsibility align with the values that are essential for contemporary society. His unwavering commitment to his beliefs, particularly in the most challenging moments, inspires younger generations who are facing their own struggles," says Zhang Yao, vice-president of the NCPA.
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The production aims to not only fill a historical gap in the public's understanding of this iconic figure but also to revitalize Peking Opera for modern audiences, he notes.
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"We are taking a bold step in making Peking Opera a living, breathing art form that resonates with the challenges of today," Zhang says.
\n
The production's rich musical score, grounded in traditional Peking Opera style, is infused with local influences from Shaanxi province, where Yan was an official of Chang'an (today's Xi'an), the capital of the Tang Dynasty, giving the piece an innovative edge.
\n
Paired with a sophisticated multimedia stage design, the production provides a fresh, immersive experience while staying true to the essence of the art form, says its director Li Zhuoqun, known for her creative fusion of tradition with modern technology, allowing for an expansive visual narrative that enhances the story's drama while still honoring the customs of Peking Opera's visual language.
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Known as jingju, Peking Opera originated over 200 years ago and was recognized as a UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.It merges various art forms, such as singing, dancing, martial arts and acrobatics.
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"Peking Opera, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, captures Yan's heroic struggles and righteousness and the intricacies of his character in a way that resonates emotionally with the audience," says Li, 39.
\n
Zhu Shaoyu, 79, the production's composer and vocal designer, has crafted scores that balance the story's historical depth with emotional resonance. Drawing from classic Peking Opera melodies and regional musical traditions, the composition is both familiar and innovative.
\n
"Each character in Peking Opera has their own specific melodic patterns that reflect their personality and role in the story. In this new production, there are nearly all the character types in Peking Opera — from dan (female roles) and sheng (male roles) to hualian (painted-faced roles) — which makes the music styles diversified and rich," says Zhu.
\n
For example, Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng, who portrays Yan, has a deep tenor to his voice. His performance serves as a poignant reminder of the character's inner strength. The stirring melodies of the role's arias are full of pathos and resolve, expressing the emotional depth of a man who, despite the weight of a national crisis, remains steadfast in his love for his country.
\n
Gao Guangjian, the visual director and stage designer, has created a dynamic set, infusing both traditional and contemporary aesthetics. This multilayered stage setting allows for fluid scene transitions, reflecting Yan's turbulent emotional journey. Every element, from grand visual effects to precise choreography, has been crafted to immerse the audience in Yan's life and struggles.
\n
"Unlike the other creative members, I have no background in Peking Opera. I only did productions for Peking Opera," says Gao, who is best known for his work on the 1998 production of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot, directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, at the Forbidden City in Beijing. "It allowed me to think of and envision the stage with a fresh perspective. I love elements of Peking Opera shows, so I amplify those elements in my designs."
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This time, Gao locates rods, a commonly seen stage prop used in Peking Opera productions, which are mostly used by male roles during martial arts scenes to enhance their stage presence.
\n
Gao applies the rods as a tool for space division and scene symbolism. The actors can use the rods to symbolize weapons or battle scenes. In a more majestic and dignified setting, such as the imperial court, the rod can be used more subtly to signify power and authority.
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Before Yan Zhenqing, the NCPA and the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing collaborated on other Peking Opera productions, including Red Cliff in 2008, the first Peking Opera production by the NCPA a year after it opened; and You and Me in 2013 by film director Zhang Yimou.
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Contact the writer at chennan@chinadaily.com.cn
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A drawing of the stage design of the Peking Opera production Yan Zhenqing, which will premiere at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Sept 17, and will run till Sept 21.
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Various elements are featured in the production's stage design, including rods, a commonly seen stage prop used in Peking Opera; and the calligraphy works by master Yan Zhenqing.
\n
Peking Opera actress Dou Xiaoxuan.
\n
Composer Zhu Shaoyu.
\n
Stage designer Gao Guangjian.
\n
Director Li Zhuoqun.
\n
Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng.
\n
A sweeping tale of patriotism, sacrifice, and unyielding loyalty is set to take center stage at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing this September.
\n
Yan Zhenqing, a new Peking Opera production jointly created by the NCPA and the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, will capture the indomitable spirit of one of the country's most revered figures, Yan Zhenqing, an acclaimed calligrapher and general.
\n
This new production will premiere at the NCPA on Sept 17, and run till Sept 21.
\n
Set against the backdrop of the chaotic An-Shi Rebellion (755-763) and the turbulent years of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Yan Zhenqing portrays a man who made the ultimate sacrifice for his nation. Known not only for his remarkable calligraphy but also for his courage on the battlefield, Yan stood resolute in the face of immense adversity.
\n
At 75, he rode into battle, defying the odds to resist corruption and protect his people. His unwavering loyalty and moral integrity resonate with timeless relevance — qualities that make his story a powerful vehicle for exploring national identity, loyalty and selfless devotion.
\n
The plotline of the Peking Opera production centers around Yan's transformation from scholar to national hero. As the curtain rises, the narrative thrusts audiences into the man's emotional and moral dilemmas as he confronts his loyalty to the emperor, commitment to justice, and ultimate sacrifice. It isn't just the retelling of a historical figure but a story of enduring values that transcend time.
\n
"Yan's patriotism and sense of responsibility align with the values that are essential for contemporary society. His unwavering commitment to his beliefs, particularly in the most challenging moments, inspires younger generations who are facing their own struggles," says Zhang Yao, vice-president of the NCPA.
\n
The production aims to not only fill a historical gap in the public's understanding of this iconic figure but also to revitalize Peking Opera for modern audiences, he notes.
\n
"We are taking a bold step in making Peking Opera a living, breathing art form that resonates with the challenges of today," Zhang says.
\n
The production's rich musical score, grounded in traditional Peking Opera style, is infused with local influences from Shaanxi province, where Yan was an official of Chang'an (today's Xi'an), the capital of the Tang Dynasty, giving the piece an innovative edge.
\n
Paired with a sophisticated multimedia stage design, the production provides a fresh, immersive experience while staying true to the essence of the art form, says its director Li Zhuoqun, known for her creative fusion of tradition with modern technology, allowing for an expansive visual narrative that enhances the story's drama while still honoring the customs of Peking Opera's visual language.
\n
Known as jingju, Peking Opera originated over 200 years ago and was recognized as a UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.It merges various art forms, such as singing, dancing, martial arts and acrobatics.
\n
"Peking Opera, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture, captures Yan's heroic struggles and righteousness and the intricacies of his character in a way that resonates emotionally with the audience," says Li, 39.
\n
Zhu Shaoyu, 79, the production's composer and vocal designer, has crafted scores that balance the story's historical depth with emotional resonance. Drawing from classic Peking Opera melodies and regional musical traditions, the composition is both familiar and innovative.
\n
"Each character in Peking Opera has their own specific melodic patterns that reflect their personality and role in the story. In this new production, there are nearly all the character types in Peking Opera — from dan (female roles) and sheng (male roles) to hualian (painted-faced roles) — which makes the music styles diversified and rich," says Zhu.
\n
For example, Peking Opera actor Zhang Jianfeng, who portrays Yan, has a deep tenor to his voice. His performance serves as a poignant reminder of the character's inner strength. The stirring melodies of the role's arias are full of pathos and resolve, expressing the emotional depth of a man who, despite the weight of a national crisis, remains steadfast in his love for his country.
\n
Gao Guangjian, the visual director and stage designer, has created a dynamic set, infusing both traditional and contemporary aesthetics. This multilayered stage setting allows for fluid scene transitions, reflecting Yan's turbulent emotional journey. Every element, from grand visual effects to precise choreography, has been crafted to immerse the audience in Yan's life and struggles.
\n
"Unlike the other creative members, I have no background in Peking Opera. I only did productions for Peking Opera," says Gao, who is best known for his work on the 1998 production of Giacomo Puccini's Turandot, directed by Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, at the Forbidden City in Beijing. "It allowed me to think of and envision the stage with a fresh perspective. I love elements of Peking Opera shows, so I amplify those elements in my designs."
\n
This time, Gao locates rods, a commonly seen stage prop used in Peking Opera productions, which are mostly used by male roles during martial arts scenes to enhance their stage presence.
\n
Gao applies the rods as a tool for space division and scene symbolism. The actors can use the rods to symbolize weapons or battle scenes. In a more majestic and dignified setting, such as the imperial court, the rod can be used more subtly to signify power and authority.
\n
Before Yan Zhenqing, the NCPA and the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing collaborated on other Peking Opera productions, including Red Cliff in 2008, the first Peking Opera production by the NCPA a year after it opened; and You and Me in 2013 by film director Zhang Yimou.
A scene from the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre.
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will become a vibrant stage for the 19th China Theatre Festival from Friday to Sept 25. The festival is a grand cultural event organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Theatre Association.
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This year's event aims to showcase the rich diversity of China's theater landscape, bringing together a stunning array of performances from across the nation.
\n
Founded in 1988, the festival has become a cornerstone of Chinese theatrical culture, fostering talent, encouraging creation, and promoting excellence in drama.
\n
Held every two years, it has grown into one of the most prestigious platforms for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work. This year, the festival will present 42 theatrical productions out of 73 selected from across China, spanning 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
\n
The performances will encompass a diverse range of genres, including traditional Chinese opera, modern drama, ballet and opera. Puppetry will also be included in the festival for the first time.
\n
According to the organizers, what sets this edition apart is the festival's focus on striking a balance between tradition and innovation. One of the key highlights is the celebration of the spirit of "10 years to perfect a play", which encourages the long-term development and refinement of works.
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Productions for the festival include the Peking Opera Qi Baishi by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, which follows the life story of art master Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the country's most celebrated artists; and the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, which tells the story of a young man who grows from a village student into a courageous hero of the cavalry during wartime in the 1940s. Both productions have evolved over the years, winning national accolades, and are ready to return to the stage with further refinements.
\n
The festival's organizing committee notes that this edition of the festival will highlight traditional Chinese operas, including Qinqiang Opera, Cantonese Opera, and Kunqu Opera. These productions are adapted from well-known folk legends, which are grounded in the country's cultural heritage and aim to offer both nostalgic value and artistic depth.
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While preserving tradition, the event will also showcase technological innovation in Chinese theatrical productions. Productions such as The Great National Craftsmen and Two Capitals, Fifteen Days integrate multimedia elements to enhance their storytelling.
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The festival also features experimental productions, such as Star Returning, a collaborative work by artists from home and abroad, which honors Yi ethnic culture and breaks geographical and cultural barriers to offer a cross-regional perspective on stage.
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In addition to live performances, the festival will feature renowned performers and winners of top Chinese theater awards, including China's Plum Blossom Award and Wenhua Award. These celebrated artists will be joined by emerging talents, making for a dynamic blend of seasoned expertise and youthful energy.
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The festival's commitment to nurturing new talent is also reflected in its training programs, which aim to cultivate the next generation of theater talent.
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A scene from the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre.
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will become a vibrant stage for the 19th China Theatre Festival from Friday to Sept 25. The festival is a grand cultural event organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Theatre Association.
\n
This year's event aims to showcase the rich diversity of China's theater landscape, bringing together a stunning array of performances from across the nation.
\n
Founded in 1988, the festival has become a cornerstone of Chinese theatrical culture, fostering talent, encouraging creation, and promoting excellence in drama.
\n
Held every two years, it has grown into one of the most prestigious platforms for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work. This year, the festival will present 42 theatrical productions out of 73 selected from across China, spanning 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
\n
The performances will encompass a diverse range of genres, including traditional Chinese opera, modern drama, ballet and opera. Puppetry will also be included in the festival for the first time.
\n
According to the organizers, what sets this edition apart is the festival's focus on striking a balance between tradition and innovation. One of the key highlights is the celebration of the spirit of "10 years to perfect a play", which encourages the long-term development and refinement of works.
\n
Productions for the festival include the Peking Opera Qi Baishi by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, which follows the life story of art master Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the country's most celebrated artists; and the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, which tells the story of a young man who grows from a village student into a courageous hero of the cavalry during wartime in the 1940s. Both productions have evolved over the years, winning national accolades, and are ready to return to the stage with further refinements.
\n
The festival's organizing committee notes that this edition of the festival will highlight traditional Chinese operas, including Qinqiang Opera, Cantonese Opera, and Kunqu Opera. These productions are adapted from well-known folk legends, which are grounded in the country's cultural heritage and aim to offer both nostalgic value and artistic depth.
\n
While preserving tradition, the event will also showcase technological innovation in Chinese theatrical productions. Productions such as The Great National Craftsmen and Two Capitals, Fifteen Days integrate multimedia elements to enhance their storytelling.
\n
The festival also features experimental productions, such as Star Returning, a collaborative work by artists from home and abroad, which honors Yi ethnic culture and breaks geographical and cultural barriers to offer a cross-regional perspective on stage.
\n
In addition to live performances, the festival will feature renowned performers and winners of top Chinese theater awards, including China's Plum Blossom Award and Wenhua Award. These celebrated artists will be joined by emerging talents, making for a dynamic blend of seasoned expertise and youthful energy.
\n
The festival's commitment to nurturing new talent is also reflected in its training programs, which aim to cultivate the next generation of theater talent.
At the recently concluded 7th Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, from Aug 21 to 25, a performance of bianzhong, or bronze chime bells, attracts crowds.
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Inspired by the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, cultural creative products with cartoon mascot Fo Xiaoban are on display at the fair.
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A shadow puppet show at the fair provides a platform for discussions on how modern storytelling and technology can serve cultural heritage.
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Artists perform a powerful folk song at the fair, reflecting the rich history and lives of the residents.
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Dressed as Guan Yu, a famous general from Chinese history, Jin Opera performer Wu Lingyun demonstrates a bookmark designed by China Daily at the event.
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Robots perform a synchronized dance at the event.
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At the recently concluded 7th Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, Yu Shui, director of the animated blockbuster Nobody, invited moviegoers to visit the province that inspired its ancient architectural scenes.
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"After seeing Nobody, I hope you will go see the statues in the Tiefo Temple and the Weituo statue in the Shuanglin Temple, to feel the history and local culture," Yu says.
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The invitation highlights a dynamic phenomenon in the country's creative industries — leveraging advanced technology to revive cultural heritage not within the confines of museums but through engaging and accessible mediums, such as games and films.
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"With the video game Black Myth: Wukong becoming a hit, the integration of technology with cultural tourism has been encouraged by local authorities, which is a growing travel trend inspired by the big screen," Yu says.
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With revenue soaring to nearly 1.3 billion yuan ($182.29 million) at the box office as of Aug 26, according to statistics from ticketing platform Maoyan, the ink-wash animation proves that the past is not just a subject for study but a boundless source of inspiration that can fuel both artistic innovation and commercial success.
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Nobody has broken the previous record of 573 million yuan set by Big Fish & Begonia (2016), making it the highest-grossing domestic 2D animated feature in Chinese cinema history.
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Yu says that his deeply personal storytelling, drawn from childhood memories in his hometown in Shanxi, has inadvertently become a boon for local cultural promotion.
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To create its unique Chinese animation style, Yu and his team conducted field research from northern to southern Shanxi, bringing the beauty of the province's ancient architecture onto the silver screen. Even the place's name, Beizhang village, a real location in Yu's hometown of Taiyuan, was subtly embedded into the animation.
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"Incorporating a large number of Shanxi landmarks and elements of ancient architecture into the film was primarily driven by the needs of the plot, as these exquisite structures can enhance the film. Additionally, it's because I am from Taiyuan and have a deep emotional connection to these ancient buildings," Yu says.
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The animation follows four small monsters — a pig, a toad, a weasel, and an ape — who masquerade as characters from Journey to the West in a quest for immortality, before finding themselves protecting villagers from malevolent forces.
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As a keynote speaker at the event's forum on cultural and technological integration, Yu says that technology's role is not to overshadow tradition but to liven it up. "Digital technology is never the 'opposite' of 2D animation," he notes, adding it is a tool to "improve quality and efficiency".
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With the aid of technology, the film's carefully drawn ancient architecture acts as a powerful lure, making audiences eager to see the real-life prototypes. Its Eastern aesthetic has become a cultural hook for attracting young people to Shanxi. Yu stresses that everything begins with making a great product; only when the audience genuinely loves the animation can it generate subsequent ripple effects.
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This mindset matches the theme of the fair — stimulating innovation and creativity. At the fair, a 3D hyperrealistic digital avatar of Mulan, developed by Datong Daily Media Group and Gulian (Beijing) Media Tech Co, was awarded as one of 10 culture-tech integration cases in Shanxi.
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As an important research site for the legend of Mulan, Datong in Shanxi has brought the ancient heroine into the digital age. In collaboration with experts from Peking University, the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and the Beijing Film Academy, the team developed the avatar in military, feminine, and modern fusion attire, ensuring every detail was historically grounded and culturally authentic.
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Since its debut in January, their version of Mulan has become a cultural ambassador, appearing at various events, showcasing Datong's history. The avatar project, along with the animated film Nobody, demonstrates that Shanxi's cultural revival is being powered by a multifaceted tech approach.
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"Creating the Mulan IP is not only about promoting the city's image but also about cultivating a new consumption model that combines culture, technology, and tourism," said Hao Yu, who is in charge of the project, at a forum during the fair.
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"Looking to the future, Mulan's story will continue to unfold. She will continue her role as an ambassador and serve as a symbol of Chinese culture. This includes creating Mulan short dramas and animations, conducting immersive educational experiences, and launching the Mulan and Datong book series," Hao adds.
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As a major provincial-level cultural exhibition in Shanxi, the fair was held from Aug 21 to 25 to provide a platform for discussions on how modern storytelling and technology can serve cultural heritage. The largest since its launch in 2013, this year's fair attracted more than 2,000 enterprises from 36 countries.
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Nepalese exhibitor Bijaya Dawadi was happy to participate in the fair this year. "I brought singing bowls that can calm the mind, and thangka paintings made from natural minerals, which have been very well received. I hope this will promote more cultural exchanges between the two countries."
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Domestic exhibitors also found vibrant platforms. "We have participated in the expo several times, and the range of products we bring has become increasingly diverse," says Yuan Xiaohuan, the manager of a ceramics company in Changzhi, Shanxi. "This year, we have attracted many buyers, resulting in very high sales."
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With an exhibition area of 70,000 square meters, the fair has 228 cultural industry investment projects launched with total investment reaching 82 billion yuan, according to the fair's organizers. Over the course of five days, the event received 489,000 visitors.
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For visitors, the fair was a journey where technology and tradition coexisted. Making its debut at this year's event, the themed exhibition zone for the cultural and creative aspects of Shanxi leveraged the province's unique landscape as its spatial framework, integrating the colors of the Yongle Palace murals and reconstructing elements of ancient architecture.
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Li Yue, a visitor, was particularly drawn to the ancient architectural displays. "Because of Black Myth: Wukong and the hit movie Nobody, ancient architecture is especially hot right now. These models allow you to see their structures clearly; it's a different feeling from seeing them on-site. It's great."
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Contact the writers at wangqian@chinadaily.com.cn
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At the recently concluded 7th Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, from Aug 21 to 25, a performance of bianzhong, or bronze chime bells, attracts crowds.
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Inspired by the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, cultural creative products with cartoon mascot Fo Xiaoban are on display at the fair.
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A shadow puppet show at the fair provides a platform for discussions on how modern storytelling and technology can serve cultural heritage.
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Artists perform a powerful folk song at the fair, reflecting the rich history and lives of the residents.
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Dressed as Guan Yu, a famous general from Chinese history, Jin Opera performer Wu Lingyun demonstrates a bookmark designed by China Daily at the event.
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Robots perform a synchronized dance at the event.
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At the recently concluded 7th Shanxi Cultural Industries Fair in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, Yu Shui, director of the animated blockbuster Nobody, invited moviegoers to visit the province that inspired its ancient architectural scenes.
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"After seeing Nobody, I hope you will go see the statues in the Tiefo Temple and the Weituo statue in the Shuanglin Temple, to feel the history and local culture," Yu says.
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The invitation highlights a dynamic phenomenon in the country's creative industries — leveraging advanced technology to revive cultural heritage not within the confines of museums but through engaging and accessible mediums, such as games and films.
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"With the video game Black Myth: Wukong becoming a hit, the integration of technology with cultural tourism has been encouraged by local authorities, which is a growing travel trend inspired by the big screen," Yu says.
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With revenue soaring to nearly 1.3 billion yuan ($182.29 million) at the box office as of Aug 26, according to statistics from ticketing platform Maoyan, the ink-wash animation proves that the past is not just a subject for study but a boundless source of inspiration that can fuel both artistic innovation and commercial success.
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Nobody has broken the previous record of 573 million yuan set by Big Fish & Begonia (2016), making it the highest-grossing domestic 2D animated feature in Chinese cinema history.
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Yu says that his deeply personal storytelling, drawn from childhood memories in his hometown in Shanxi, has inadvertently become a boon for local cultural promotion.
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To create its unique Chinese animation style, Yu and his team conducted field research from northern to southern Shanxi, bringing the beauty of the province's ancient architecture onto the silver screen. Even the place's name, Beizhang village, a real location in Yu's hometown of Taiyuan, was subtly embedded into the animation.
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"Incorporating a large number of Shanxi landmarks and elements of ancient architecture into the film was primarily driven by the needs of the plot, as these exquisite structures can enhance the film. Additionally, it's because I am from Taiyuan and have a deep emotional connection to these ancient buildings," Yu says.
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The animation follows four small monsters — a pig, a toad, a weasel, and an ape — who masquerade as characters from Journey to the West in a quest for immortality, before finding themselves protecting villagers from malevolent forces.
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As a keynote speaker at the event's forum on cultural and technological integration, Yu says that technology's role is not to overshadow tradition but to liven it up. "Digital technology is never the 'opposite' of 2D animation," he notes, adding it is a tool to "improve quality and efficiency".
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With the aid of technology, the film's carefully drawn ancient architecture acts as a powerful lure, making audiences eager to see the real-life prototypes. Its Eastern aesthetic has become a cultural hook for attracting young people to Shanxi. Yu stresses that everything begins with making a great product; only when the audience genuinely loves the animation can it generate subsequent ripple effects.
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This mindset matches the theme of the fair — stimulating innovation and creativity. At the fair, a 3D hyperrealistic digital avatar of Mulan, developed by Datong Daily Media Group and Gulian (Beijing) Media Tech Co, was awarded as one of 10 culture-tech integration cases in Shanxi.
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As an important research site for the legend of Mulan, Datong in Shanxi has brought the ancient heroine into the digital age. In collaboration with experts from Peking University, the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and the Beijing Film Academy, the team developed the avatar in military, feminine, and modern fusion attire, ensuring every detail was historically grounded and culturally authentic.
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Since its debut in January, their version of Mulan has become a cultural ambassador, appearing at various events, showcasing Datong's history. The avatar project, along with the animated film Nobody, demonstrates that Shanxi's cultural revival is being powered by a multifaceted tech approach.
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"Creating the Mulan IP is not only about promoting the city's image but also about cultivating a new consumption model that combines culture, technology, and tourism," said Hao Yu, who is in charge of the project, at a forum during the fair.
\n
"Looking to the future, Mulan's story will continue to unfold. She will continue her role as an ambassador and serve as a symbol of Chinese culture. This includes creating Mulan short dramas and animations, conducting immersive educational experiences, and launching the Mulan and Datong book series," Hao adds.
\n
As a major provincial-level cultural exhibition in Shanxi, the fair was held from Aug 21 to 25 to provide a platform for discussions on how modern storytelling and technology can serve cultural heritage. The largest since its launch in 2013, this year's fair attracted more than 2,000 enterprises from 36 countries.
\n
Nepalese exhibitor Bijaya Dawadi was happy to participate in the fair this year. "I brought singing bowls that can calm the mind, and thangka paintings made from natural minerals, which have been very well received. I hope this will promote more cultural exchanges between the two countries."
\n
Domestic exhibitors also found vibrant platforms. "We have participated in the expo several times, and the range of products we bring has become increasingly diverse," says Yuan Xiaohuan, the manager of a ceramics company in Changzhi, Shanxi. "This year, we have attracted many buyers, resulting in very high sales."
\n
With an exhibition area of 70,000 square meters, the fair has 228 cultural industry investment projects launched with total investment reaching 82 billion yuan, according to the fair's organizers. Over the course of five days, the event received 489,000 visitors.
\n
For visitors, the fair was a journey where technology and tradition coexisted. Making its debut at this year's event, the themed exhibition zone for the cultural and creative aspects of Shanxi leveraged the province's unique landscape as its spatial framework, integrating the colors of the Yongle Palace murals and reconstructing elements of ancient architecture.
\n
Li Yue, a visitor, was particularly drawn to the ancient architectural displays. "Because of Black Myth: Wukong and the hit movie Nobody, ancient architecture is especially hot right now. These models allow you to see their structures clearly; it's a different feeling from seeing them on-site. It's great."
Cultural tourism promoters receive their certification from the digital platform Cloudverse at the launch ceremony in Beijing on Aug 22.
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With a light tap on the screen, the 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shimmers to life; waves from the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province crash toward the viewer; a lunar rocket lifts off, inviting the audience into the vastness of space.
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These immersive experiences were made possible through 20 augmented reality digital art pieces themed around China's national megaprojects, unveiled on Aug 22 in Beijing.
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The Exploitation of the Works of Nature digital art and cultural tourism launch ceremony was hosted by Cloudverse, a digital cultural tourism platform, and organized by xinhuanet, Xinhua News Agency's website.
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It showcased how cutting-edge technologies, such as AR interactive displays, blockchain-based certification, and digital art auctions, are breathing new life into traditional art and cultural heritage.
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"Under the Digital China strategic vision, the deep integration of digital art, cultural tourism, and artificial intelligence is already reshaping our world," says Tan Yuping, chairman of the supervisory board from xinhuanet, in his opening address at the launch ceremony.
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"From digital conservation to immersive experiences, technology is redefining how we engage with culture and history," Tan adds.
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The artworks are based on the original heavy-color landscape paintings by artist Li Heng, who incorporates modern engineering elements, ranging from bridges and high-speed railways to space missions, into classical Chinese aesthetic traditions.
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Through AR, what were once static images now unfold dynamically, allowing the audience not only to see but also to experience the grandeur of the country's most ambitious projects.
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"The Cloudverse digital cultural tourism platform has given my traditional paintings new wings with high technology," Li says.
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"This marks not only a new chapter in artistic exploration but also opens the door to the era of digital art."
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In addition to the exhibition, Cloudverse announced two major initiatives in collaboration with Li. One is an AR digital art campus tour that will bring the augmented artworks to 50 universities nationwide. The other is a cultural tourism study tour that will organize visits to real-world megaprojects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and high-speed rail hubs.
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The study program will combine physical travel with digital art appreciation, offering participants a multilayered understanding of both the technological and cultural significance of these developments, according to the organizers.
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"These grand projects are not just symbols of national strength. They also carry the dreams of rejuvenation that have inspired Chinese people for generations," Tan notes.
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The event emphasized a growing trend in China's cultural tourism sector — the use of digital technology to create more interactive, educational, and emotionally resonating experiences.
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By merging engineering marvels with artistic expression, the project offers a new model for how nations may reimagine cultural communication in the digital age.
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Chen Ruijun, former discipline inspection secretary of China State Decoration Group, a contributor to national infrastructure projects, emphasizes that such initiatives represent not only technological innovation but also the contemporary embodiment of China's enduring craftsmanship and cultural spirit.
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"From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, these projects reflect both engineering excellence and a profound sense of shared human progress," Chen states.
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"What we are witnessing today is a continuation of that spirit — using digital tools to bring cultural heritage to life and make it accessible to all," he says.
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By integrating monumental national achievements with dynamic digital expression, platforms like Cloudverse ensure that China's historical legacy and modern accomplishments are not only preserved but also reimagined for global audiences, he explains.
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To ignite public enthusiasm for creative expression and expand the global influence of the digital cultural tourism system, the Discover Beautiful China — Cloudverse Global Tourism Promoter Recruitment Competition was officially launched.
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The competition is open to all creators with the ability to produce cultural content. Participants are encouraged to explore and share regional cultural stories under the main theme of "Beautiful China", using diverse formats such as short videos, livestreams, graphic content, and AR scripts.
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Cloudverse will use an intelligent matching algorithm to provide outstanding works with resources, such as traffic support and commercial collaboration opportunities.
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Award-winning creators will receive official certification and be included in the tourism promoter talent pool, gaining priority access to promotional projects commissioned by the government and enterprises.
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yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn
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Cultural tourism promoters receive their certification from the digital platform Cloudverse at the launch ceremony in Beijing on Aug 22.
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With a light tap on the screen, the 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shimmers to life; waves from the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province crash toward the viewer; a lunar rocket lifts off, inviting the audience into the vastness of space.
\n
These immersive experiences were made possible through 20 augmented reality digital art pieces themed around China's national megaprojects, unveiled on Aug 22 in Beijing.
\n
The Exploitation of the Works of Nature digital art and cultural tourism launch ceremony was hosted by Cloudverse, a digital cultural tourism platform, and organized by xinhuanet, Xinhua News Agency's website.
\n
It showcased how cutting-edge technologies, such as AR interactive displays, blockchain-based certification, and digital art auctions, are breathing new life into traditional art and cultural heritage.
\n
"Under the Digital China strategic vision, the deep integration of digital art, cultural tourism, and artificial intelligence is already reshaping our world," says Tan Yuping, chairman of the supervisory board from xinhuanet, in his opening address at the launch ceremony.
\n
"From digital conservation to immersive experiences, technology is redefining how we engage with culture and history," Tan adds.
\n
The artworks are based on the original heavy-color landscape paintings by artist Li Heng, who incorporates modern engineering elements, ranging from bridges and high-speed railways to space missions, into classical Chinese aesthetic traditions.
\n
Through AR, what were once static images now unfold dynamically, allowing the audience not only to see but also to experience the grandeur of the country's most ambitious projects.
\n
"The Cloudverse digital cultural tourism platform has given my traditional paintings new wings with high technology," Li says.
\n
"This marks not only a new chapter in artistic exploration but also opens the door to the era of digital art."
\n
In addition to the exhibition, Cloudverse announced two major initiatives in collaboration with Li. One is an AR digital art campus tour that will bring the augmented artworks to 50 universities nationwide. The other is a cultural tourism study tour that will organize visits to real-world megaprojects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and high-speed rail hubs.
\n
The study program will combine physical travel with digital art appreciation, offering participants a multilayered understanding of both the technological and cultural significance of these developments, according to the organizers.
\n
"These grand projects are not just symbols of national strength. They also carry the dreams of rejuvenation that have inspired Chinese people for generations," Tan notes.
\n
The event emphasized a growing trend in China's cultural tourism sector — the use of digital technology to create more interactive, educational, and emotionally resonating experiences.
\n
By merging engineering marvels with artistic expression, the project offers a new model for how nations may reimagine cultural communication in the digital age.
\n
Chen Ruijun, former discipline inspection secretary of China State Decoration Group, a contributor to national infrastructure projects, emphasizes that such initiatives represent not only technological innovation but also the contemporary embodiment of China's enduring craftsmanship and cultural spirit.
\n
"From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, these projects reflect both engineering excellence and a profound sense of shared human progress," Chen states.
\n
"What we are witnessing today is a continuation of that spirit — using digital tools to bring cultural heritage to life and make it accessible to all," he says.
\n
By integrating monumental national achievements with dynamic digital expression, platforms like Cloudverse ensure that China's historical legacy and modern accomplishments are not only preserved but also reimagined for global audiences, he explains.
\n
To ignite public enthusiasm for creative expression and expand the global influence of the digital cultural tourism system, the Discover Beautiful China — Cloudverse Global Tourism Promoter Recruitment Competition was officially launched.
\n
The competition is open to all creators with the ability to produce cultural content. Participants are encouraged to explore and share regional cultural stories under the main theme of "Beautiful China", using diverse formats such as short videos, livestreams, graphic content, and AR scripts.
\n
Cloudverse will use an intelligent matching algorithm to provide outstanding works with resources, such as traffic support and commercial collaboration opportunities.
\n
Award-winning creators will receive official certification and be included in the tourism promoter talent pool, gaining priority access to promotional projects commissioned by the government and enterprises.
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with his teammates after hitting a long-range freekick that flew in off the post in the 83rd minute to snatch a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
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Brighton's Brajan Gruda celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on Sunday.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola holds his head in frustration following his side's loss to Brighton.
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Fulltime was approaching at Anfield on Sunday and it was clear something special was needed to separate Liverpool and Arsenal, as they slugged out an early-season heavyweight contest in the Premier League.
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Enter Dominik Szoboszlai.
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With a long-range freekick that flew in off the post in the 83rd minute, Szoboszlai earned Liverpool a hard-fought 1-0 win over the opponent most likely to be the biggest challenger to its title.
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"The game needed a moment of magic for either team to win it," Liverpool manager Arne Slot said, adding: "And it was Dominik who provided it."
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Many thought Manchester City would be back in the title race this season, but perhaps not. Collapsing to a 2-1 loss at Brighton, for a second straight loss, was another sign that Pep Guardiola's once-dominant team has lost its aura.
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"This is the reality — we are not at the level from a long time (ago)," City midfielder Rodri said.
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Szoboszlai is popular among Liverpool fans for his work ethic and versatility, and the Hungary midfielder was filling in at rightback — for so long the position of the now-departed Trent Alexander-Arnold — because of injuries to Conor Bradley and new arrival Jeremie Frimpong.
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Szoboszlai did his best impersonation of Alexander-Arnold with a top-quality dead-ball strike that was out of keeping with the rest of the game.
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"Until now, Trent was taking them," Szoboszlai said of his former teammate who now plays for Real Madrid. "Now, I could finally take one."
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It secured a third straight win for Liverpool, with the defending champion the only team on a maximum nine points after three rounds of the Premier League. It's already beaten two tough rivals in Newcastle and Arsenal, too.
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As for Arsenal, it was a first loss this season — extending a winless streak at Anfield that dates back to 2012 — and a first league goal conceded by a defense that was without centerback William Saliba from the fifth minute at Anfield because of a leg injury.
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"When you play against this kind of team, and at a high level where the margins are minimal, they can be decided by a magic moment," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. "We needed that moment for us and we didn't have it."
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Same issues for Pep
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Manchester City's defeat at Brighton followed a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham the previous weekend, demonstrating the same vulnerabilities and brittleness the deposed champion showed last season, when it surrendered the crown to Liverpool after four consecutive titles.
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Brajan Gruda surged through an open defense, rounded goalkeeper James Trafford and slotted into an empty net for the Seagulls'89th-minute winner, after trailing to Erling Haaland's first-half strike — his 88th goal in 100 Premier League appearances since moving to England in 2022.
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City, which gave a first start to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri since September last year following a serious knee injury, conceded an equalizer in the 67th minute after Matheus Nunes raised his arm in the area to block a shot on goal.
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James Milner converted the penalty for Brighton to become — at age 39 years and 239 days — the second-oldest scorer in Premier League history. He is also the second youngest, having netted as a 16-year-old for Leeds.
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With City noticeably fading, Brighton created a succession of chances before Gruda converted to seal a repeat of his team's come-from-behind 2-1 win over City last season.
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"We forgot how to play," Guardiola said.
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City's only points so far this season have come from a 4-0 opening-round win at Wolverhampton, after which pundits declared Guardiola's team was back. Now, it has fewer points than Manchester United.
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Surprise win for West Ham
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West Ham eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter with a 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest, secured by goals from the 84th minute by Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta — from the penalty spot — and Callum Wilson.
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West Ham lost its first two games in the league, conceding eight goals in the process, and was also eliminated from the English League Cup in midweek.
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Paqueta, the Brazil midfielder, celebrated his successful penalty kick by pretending to answer a call and throw away a phone before kissing the badge on his jersey — perhaps a nod to being linked over the previous 24 hours with a move to Aston Villa.
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Martinez left out of Villa team
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World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was left out of Aston Villa's team for its 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace amid speculation about his future.
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Reports had linked Martinez with a move to Manchester United ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday, and Villa manager Unai Emery chose to play Marco Bizot in goal instead.
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Bizot gave away a penalty that was converted in the 21st minute by Jean-Philippe Mateta to give Palace the lead, before captain Marc Guehi — reportedly the subject of a bid from Liverpool — curled a second into the top corner in the 68th. Ismaila Sarr added a third before going off injured.
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Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with his teammates after hitting a long-range freekick that flew in off the post in the 83rd minute to snatch a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday.
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Brighton's Brajan Gruda celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on Sunday.
\n
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola holds his head in frustration following his side's loss to Brighton.
\n
Fulltime was approaching at Anfield on Sunday and it was clear something special was needed to separate Liverpool and Arsenal, as they slugged out an early-season heavyweight contest in the Premier League.
\n
Enter Dominik Szoboszlai.
\n
With a long-range freekick that flew in off the post in the 83rd minute, Szoboszlai earned Liverpool a hard-fought 1-0 win over the opponent most likely to be the biggest challenger to its title.
\n
"The game needed a moment of magic for either team to win it," Liverpool manager Arne Slot said, adding: "And it was Dominik who provided it."
\n
Many thought Manchester City would be back in the title race this season, but perhaps not. Collapsing to a 2-1 loss at Brighton, for a second straight loss, was another sign that Pep Guardiola's once-dominant team has lost its aura.
\n
"This is the reality — we are not at the level from a long time (ago)," City midfielder Rodri said.
\n
Szoboszlai is popular among Liverpool fans for his work ethic and versatility, and the Hungary midfielder was filling in at rightback — for so long the position of the now-departed Trent Alexander-Arnold — because of injuries to Conor Bradley and new arrival Jeremie Frimpong.
\n
Szoboszlai did his best impersonation of Alexander-Arnold with a top-quality dead-ball strike that was out of keeping with the rest of the game.
\n
"Until now, Trent was taking them," Szoboszlai said of his former teammate who now plays for Real Madrid. "Now, I could finally take one."
\n
It secured a third straight win for Liverpool, with the defending champion the only team on a maximum nine points after three rounds of the Premier League. It's already beaten two tough rivals in Newcastle and Arsenal, too.
\n
As for Arsenal, it was a first loss this season — extending a winless streak at Anfield that dates back to 2012 — and a first league goal conceded by a defense that was without centerback William Saliba from the fifth minute at Anfield because of a leg injury.
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"When you play against this kind of team, and at a high level where the margins are minimal, they can be decided by a magic moment," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. "We needed that moment for us and we didn't have it."
\n
Same issues for Pep
\n
Manchester City's defeat at Brighton followed a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham the previous weekend, demonstrating the same vulnerabilities and brittleness the deposed champion showed last season, when it surrendered the crown to Liverpool after four consecutive titles.
\n
Brajan Gruda surged through an open defense, rounded goalkeeper James Trafford and slotted into an empty net for the Seagulls'89th-minute winner, after trailing to Erling Haaland's first-half strike — his 88th goal in 100 Premier League appearances since moving to England in 2022.
\n
City, which gave a first start to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri since September last year following a serious knee injury, conceded an equalizer in the 67th minute after Matheus Nunes raised his arm in the area to block a shot on goal.
\n
James Milner converted the penalty for Brighton to become — at age 39 years and 239 days — the second-oldest scorer in Premier League history. He is also the second youngest, having netted as a 16-year-old for Leeds.
\n
With City noticeably fading, Brighton created a succession of chances before Gruda converted to seal a repeat of his team's come-from-behind 2-1 win over City last season.
\n
"We forgot how to play," Guardiola said.
\n
City's only points so far this season have come from a 4-0 opening-round win at Wolverhampton, after which pundits declared Guardiola's team was back. Now, it has fewer points than Manchester United.
\n
Surprise win for West Ham
\n
West Ham eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter with a 3-0 win at Nottingham Forest, secured by goals from the 84th minute by Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta — from the penalty spot — and Callum Wilson.
\n
West Ham lost its first two games in the league, conceding eight goals in the process, and was also eliminated from the English League Cup in midweek.
\n
Paqueta, the Brazil midfielder, celebrated his successful penalty kick by pretending to answer a call and throw away a phone before kissing the badge on his jersey — perhaps a nod to being linked over the previous 24 hours with a move to Aston Villa.
\n
Martinez left out of Villa team
\n
World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez was left out of Aston Villa's team for its 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace amid speculation about his future.
\n
Reports had linked Martinez with a move to Manchester United ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday, and Villa manager Unai Emery chose to play Marco Bizot in goal instead.
\n
Bizot gave away a penalty that was converted in the 21st minute by Jean-Philippe Mateta to give Palace the lead, before captain Marc Guehi — reportedly the subject of a bid from Liverpool — curled a second into the top corner in the 68th. Ismaila Sarr added a third before going off injured.
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract for a British record fee of around 130 million pounds ($175 million), Sky Sports News and The Athletic reported on Sunday.
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The Athletic reported that Isak would undergo a medical on Monday before completing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. Protracted negotiations over the deal have dominated the Premier League transfer window, which closed on Monday, with a Liverpool bid of 110 million pounds for the 25-year-old rejected earlier in August.
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Neither Liverpool nor Newcastle immediately responded to requests for comments outside normal business hours early on Monday morning.
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Isak scored 23 league goals last season to guide Newcastle back to the Champions League with a fifth-placed finish, as well as also scoring in the League Cup final against Liverpool to give the Magpies their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
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He did not join Newcastle on its preseason tour and was forced to train separately in a tense standoff with the club.
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Isak, however, accused Newcastle of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a statement that confirmed he wanted to leave the club, saying that change was in the "best interests of everyone".
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At 25, Isak is entering the peak of his career. His ability to stretch defenses, link play and score a variety of goals makes him a natural fit for Liverpool's high-intensity style.
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Beyond the tactical fit, this signing sends a message: Arne Slot's Liverpool is not content with last year's title, it's after more big trophies.
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Few transfers in recent years have captured attention like this one, with Reds fans already buzzing online about Isak's Premier League record at Newcastle, hoping he can deliver instantly. If Isak adapts quickly to Anfield's expectations, Liverpool could have secured a world-class striker for the next six years.
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On Saturday, Newcastle signed German striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to 69 million pounds, a move regarded to have paved the way for Isak's departure.
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract for a British record fee of around 130 million pounds ($175 million), Sky Sports News and The Athletic reported on Sunday.
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The Athletic reported that Isak would undergo a medical on Monday before completing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. Protracted negotiations over the deal have dominated the Premier League transfer window, which closed on Monday, with a Liverpool bid of 110 million pounds for the 25-year-old rejected earlier in August.
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Neither Liverpool nor Newcastle immediately responded to requests for comments outside normal business hours early on Monday morning.
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Isak scored 23 league goals last season to guide Newcastle back to the Champions League with a fifth-placed finish, as well as also scoring in the League Cup final against Liverpool to give the Magpies their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
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He did not join Newcastle on its preseason tour and was forced to train separately in a tense standoff with the club.
\n
Isak, however, accused Newcastle of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a statement that confirmed he wanted to leave the club, saying that change was in the "best interests of everyone".
\n
At 25, Isak is entering the peak of his career. His ability to stretch defenses, link play and score a variety of goals makes him a natural fit for Liverpool's high-intensity style.
\n
Beyond the tactical fit, this signing sends a message: Arne Slot's Liverpool is not content with last year's title, it's after more big trophies.
\n
Few transfers in recent years have captured attention like this one, with Reds fans already buzzing online about Isak's Premier League record at Newcastle, hoping he can deliver instantly. If Isak adapts quickly to Anfield's expectations, Liverpool could have secured a world-class striker for the next six years.
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On Saturday, Newcastle signed German striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to 69 million pounds, a move regarded to have paved the way for Isak's departure.
Miranda Wang Xinying of China poses with the trophy after winning the FM Championship LPGA golf tournament at TPC Boston on Sunday in Norton, Massachusetts.
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NORTON, Massachusetts — Miranda Wang Xinying lost the lead to the No 1 player in women's golf, but then delivered a series of clutch shots over the final three holes on Sunday to snatch a one-shot victory over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul in the FM Championship to win her first LPGA title.
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Wang, 26, became the seventh LPGA rookie to win this year, extending a remarkable streak of different winners through the tour's first 23 tournaments of the year.
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"It's a dream come true," Wang said. "I hope this is the first of many and I'll keep working hard."
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Wang fired a closing two-under 70 to finish on 268 for the top prize of $615,000, with Thitikul second on 269 after a closing-round 67.
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World No 187 Wang became only the third player from the Chinese mainland to capture an LPGA crown after Feng Shanshan's 10 wins and Yin Ruoning's five titles.
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Wang also became the tour's 11th first-time winner of the season.
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Leading by three shots when the day began and four ahead of Thitikul, Wang held off the world No 1's charge late on with her clutch putting, something that had given her confidence since the opening round.
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"On the back nine of the first round I started hitting really good shots," said Wang, who, in 2019, delivered the winning point when Duke won that year's NCAA team title.
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"The shots and putts were going so well for me, I felt like this could be my week and I just worked really hard and didn't give up on that.
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"I always think the putter is my best club in the bag. I also like the other clubs, but I love my putting so I'm happy to see it work out really well this week."
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Thitikul, who took over the No 1 ranking from American Nelly Korda three weeks ago, was poised to end that streak and ruin Wang's hopes when the Thai hit a wedge to two feet on hole nine for her fifth birdie to go out in 31 on the TPC Boston and tie for the lead.
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Wang showed some nerves when she jabbed at a three-foot birdie putt she missed on the par-5 12th. Then she came up well short from the fairway on hole 15 into a bunker, didn't reach the green and took bogey to fall out of the lead.
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But, she showed plenty of moxie in the way she finished, and Thitikul gave her plenty of help.
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Thitikul was in a collar of rough, the ball above her feet, after an aggressive drive on the 17th. She pulled her shot left of a bunker, chipped through the green and had to get up-and-down from the other side for bogey.
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"I don't think I did anything wrong. Just technique-wise made some mistakes," Thitikul said.
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Wang missed a seven-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th, but then hit her approach on the 17th to six feet behind the hole and caught enough of the cup to make birdie and regain the lead.
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On the par-5 closing hole, Thitikul laid up short of a ditch and her wedge landed five feet short of the pin and then rolled back some 20 feet. She made par for a 67.
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Wang laid up and hit a wedge to 25 feet, two-putting for par to finish at 20-under 268. American Rose Zhang, who played in the final group with Wang, was among those who doused her with bubbly to celebrate becoming the 11th first-time winner on the LPGA this year.
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Wang set the tone for her first LPGA title Thursday when, after she made eight birdies on the front nine. Her confidence only grew with the putter, and she led by three shots going into the final round.
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Thitikul, who won her fifth career LPGA title in May at the Mizuho Americas Open, could not recover from a bogey on the 17th.
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"I had no idea what other people were doing," said Thitikul, who fired birdies on five of the first nine holes.
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"I was just trying to do my job the best I could.
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"I'll take a positive, especially the final round I had, the front nine I had.
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"I proved to myself I can go low in the final round."
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South Korea's Kim Sei-young was third on 271, with American Andrea Lee fourth on 272, both firing 70, while Zhang and South Korean Im Jin-hee shared fifth place on 273, with Im posting a bogey-free 62.
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Korda, a seven-time winner last year, closed with a 75 and tied for 35th, 14 shots behind Wang.
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So far this season, the LPGA has had 24 different winners in 23 tournaments — one of them was a team event.
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Next stop is Cincinnati in two weeks for the Kroger Queen City Championship.
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Miranda Wang Xinying of China poses with the trophy after winning the FM Championship LPGA golf tournament at TPC Boston on Sunday in Norton, Massachusetts.
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NORTON, Massachusetts — Miranda Wang Xinying lost the lead to the No 1 player in women's golf, but then delivered a series of clutch shots over the final three holes on Sunday to snatch a one-shot victory over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul in the FM Championship to win her first LPGA title.
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Wang, 26, became the seventh LPGA rookie to win this year, extending a remarkable streak of different winners through the tour's first 23 tournaments of the year.
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"It's a dream come true," Wang said. "I hope this is the first of many and I'll keep working hard."
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Wang fired a closing two-under 70 to finish on 268 for the top prize of $615,000, with Thitikul second on 269 after a closing-round 67.
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World No 187 Wang became only the third player from the Chinese mainland to capture an LPGA crown after Feng Shanshan's 10 wins and Yin Ruoning's five titles.
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Wang also became the tour's 11th first-time winner of the season.
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Leading by three shots when the day began and four ahead of Thitikul, Wang held off the world No 1's charge late on with her clutch putting, something that had given her confidence since the opening round.
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"On the back nine of the first round I started hitting really good shots," said Wang, who, in 2019, delivered the winning point when Duke won that year's NCAA team title.
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"The shots and putts were going so well for me, I felt like this could be my week and I just worked really hard and didn't give up on that.
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"I always think the putter is my best club in the bag. I also like the other clubs, but I love my putting so I'm happy to see it work out really well this week."
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Thitikul, who took over the No 1 ranking from American Nelly Korda three weeks ago, was poised to end that streak and ruin Wang's hopes when the Thai hit a wedge to two feet on hole nine for her fifth birdie to go out in 31 on the TPC Boston and tie for the lead.
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Wang showed some nerves when she jabbed at a three-foot birdie putt she missed on the par-5 12th. Then she came up well short from the fairway on hole 15 into a bunker, didn't reach the green and took bogey to fall out of the lead.
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But, she showed plenty of moxie in the way she finished, and Thitikul gave her plenty of help.
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Thitikul was in a collar of rough, the ball above her feet, after an aggressive drive on the 17th. She pulled her shot left of a bunker, chipped through the green and had to get up-and-down from the other side for bogey.
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"I don't think I did anything wrong. Just technique-wise made some mistakes," Thitikul said.
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Wang missed a seven-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th, but then hit her approach on the 17th to six feet behind the hole and caught enough of the cup to make birdie and regain the lead.
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On the par-5 closing hole, Thitikul laid up short of a ditch and her wedge landed five feet short of the pin and then rolled back some 20 feet. She made par for a 67.
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Wang laid up and hit a wedge to 25 feet, two-putting for par to finish at 20-under 268. American Rose Zhang, who played in the final group with Wang, was among those who doused her with bubbly to celebrate becoming the 11th first-time winner on the LPGA this year.
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Wang set the tone for her first LPGA title Thursday when, after she made eight birdies on the front nine. Her confidence only grew with the putter, and she led by three shots going into the final round.
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Thitikul, who won her fifth career LPGA title in May at the Mizuho Americas Open, could not recover from a bogey on the 17th.
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"I had no idea what other people were doing," said Thitikul, who fired birdies on five of the first nine holes.
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"I was just trying to do my job the best I could.
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"I'll take a positive, especially the final round I had, the front nine I had.
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"I proved to myself I can go low in the final round."
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South Korea's Kim Sei-young was third on 271, with American Andrea Lee fourth on 272, both firing 70, while Zhang and South Korean Im Jin-hee shared fifth place on 273, with Im posting a bogey-free 62.
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Korda, a seven-time winner last year, closed with a 75 and tied for 35th, 14 shots behind Wang.
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So far this season, the LPGA has had 24 different winners in 23 tournaments — one of them was a team event.
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Next stop is Cincinnati in two weeks for the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Top seed Shi Yuqi is overcome with emotion after winning his maiden world championships' men's singles title in Paris on Sunday.
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Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning win the women's doubles crown.
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Injured Chen Yufei waves to the crowd after losing in the women's singles final.
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Men's singles star Shi Yuqi's triumphant Paris return headlines Team China's medal-laden worlds campaign, as the celebrated squad vows to keep sharpening its young blades for the LA28 challenge.
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With six medals — including two golds — packed in the luggage home and its players reaching finals in all five events, Team China could've left the French capital bragging about an overall success at the BWF World Championships, yet it opted to focus on the losses over the gains, as it pushes ahead with its ambition to restore its Olympic dominance at the Los Angeles Games.
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Shi's career-first singles world title, secured by a comeback 2-1 win over his bitter rival Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand on Sunday, helped China reclaim the men's crown 10 years after retired legend Chen Long won China's last in 2015. It was double delight for fans, adding to the gold medal won by women's pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning on the same night.
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Some unexpected early exits of seeded contenders in Paris, though, raised concerns over the lack of consistency and poise among the team's potential medal hopefuls for the next Olympics.
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The crushing second-round loss of world No 1 mixed doubles team Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, China's highest-ranked women's singles ace Wang Zhiyi's third-round exit and underachieving men's world No 4 Li Shifeng's opening-round defeat were among disappointments that have given Chinese Badminton Association president Zhang Jun mixed feelings.
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"It was an overall impressive collective effort, but we did suffer some unexpected setbacks here and there," Zhang said in his post-final assessment of Team China's performance.
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"Some of our players didn't deliver the levels they are supposed to compete at, especially the mixed doubles pair, due to big-game nerves and issues with their preparations.
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"I don't worry about the depth we have, though. We just need to re-evaluate our performances thoroughly and focus on how to keep our veterans fresh, while also nurturing our youngsters, in the buildup to the Los Angeles Olympic Games."
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Paris redemption
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Always a superior competitor for his country at team championships, such as the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup, Shi's finally backed up his individual world No 1 status by claiming his maiden singles world title — and doing so, literally, with a vengeance.
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The 29-year-old overcame fatigue, having battled his way to the final with a trio of three-game matches, and bitter memories from a year ago to dethrone reigning world champion Vitidsarn, who beat Shi in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a gripping 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 win.
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As the shuttlecock from a Vitidsarn return touched down on the wrong side of the line to concede the final point, Shi sank to his knees in tears. The emotion of completing the redemption arc from his runner-up finish at the 2018 worlds and avenging his Olympics loss to the same opponent at the same venue came pouring out onto the court.
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"People always considered me a better player at team events. But, in individual competitions, I also always gave my utmost effort," Shi said during a mixed-zone interview after the final.
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"This time, finally securing my first individual world championships title makes me so delighted, not necessarily having to prove anything to anyone. I just feel so relieved."
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Once labeled by critics as a "big-time choker" for his collapse under pressure at previous high-stakes events, Shi broke his worlds hoodoo the hard way, saving two match points in his semifinal win over Canada's rising star Victor Lai, followed by an earlier, hard-fought third-round comeback win over Frenchman Christo Popov.
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"I fought six matches in this tournament, each one incredibly tough. Many were matches I nearly lost, but managed to turn around. So, clinching it in the end felt incredibly rewarding," said Shi, who dictated play in the decider with his pinpoint smashes from deep to crack Vitidsarn's defense.
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Shi's victory on Sunday put a Chinese name back on the men's singles honor roll, after the country had dominated the event by racking up eight straight wins from 2006-15 at the worlds, spearheaded by the legendary Lin "Super" Dan's five titles.
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Standing 1.84 meters tall with long limbs and a quick footwork, Shi wields power, variety and finesse in his shots, and has been compared to the all-time greats, such as Lin and Chen, as the next leader of China's men since his international debut a decade ago.
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A spell of misfortunes, including a serious left ankle injury in 2019 and two more on his right ankle and elbow, which required multiple surgeries to get him back in shape, took a heavy toll on his progression, mentally and physically.
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Now, with the world title coming at a perfect time, CBA head Zhang expects greater things will come, continuing to pay back Shi's unremitting effort.
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"Shi's been carrying a lot of weight and doubt all the way, even though he's done extremely well for us at all the team events," said Zhang. "Now that he's realized his dream (of winning an individual world title), I feel so happy for him, and I think we are yet to see his best."
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Earlier in the women's final, Japan's fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi took just 37 minutes to beat China's injured former world No 1 Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 to add a third singles world title to her golds from 2021 and 2022.
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Chen, women's singles champion at Tokyo 2020, battled past top seed and reigning champion An Se-young of South Korea in a semifinal win marred by a nasty-looking ankle twist early in the second game.
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In the final, Chen appeared hampered in her movement and Yamaguchi took full advantage to close out a comfortable straight-games victory.
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"Since last night I've been undergoing treatment. Before taking to the podium just now (to receive her medal), I'd already taken eight painkillers," said Chen.
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Malaysian fourth seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei claimed a dominant 21-15, 21-14 victory over second-seeded Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in the mixed doubles final. The men's doubles crown went to Korean top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae after their 21-17, 21-12 victory over China's Chen Boyang and Liu Yi.
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sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn
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Top seed Shi Yuqi is overcome with emotion after winning his maiden world championships' men's singles title in Paris on Sunday.
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Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning win the women's doubles crown.
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Injured Chen Yufei waves to the crowd after losing in the women's singles final.
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Men's singles star Shi Yuqi's triumphant Paris return headlines Team China's medal-laden worlds campaign, as the celebrated squad vows to keep sharpening its young blades for the LA28 challenge.
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With six medals — including two golds — packed in the luggage home and its players reaching finals in all five events, Team China could've left the French capital bragging about an overall success at the BWF World Championships, yet it opted to focus on the losses over the gains, as it pushes ahead with its ambition to restore its Olympic dominance at the Los Angeles Games.
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Shi's career-first singles world title, secured by a comeback 2-1 win over his bitter rival Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand on Sunday, helped China reclaim the men's crown 10 years after retired legend Chen Long won China's last in 2015. It was double delight for fans, adding to the gold medal won by women's pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning on the same night.
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Some unexpected early exits of seeded contenders in Paris, though, raised concerns over the lack of consistency and poise among the team's potential medal hopefuls for the next Olympics.
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The crushing second-round loss of world No 1 mixed doubles team Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, China's highest-ranked women's singles ace Wang Zhiyi's third-round exit and underachieving men's world No 4 Li Shifeng's opening-round defeat were among disappointments that have given Chinese Badminton Association president Zhang Jun mixed feelings.
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"It was an overall impressive collective effort, but we did suffer some unexpected setbacks here and there," Zhang said in his post-final assessment of Team China's performance.
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"Some of our players didn't deliver the levels they are supposed to compete at, especially the mixed doubles pair, due to big-game nerves and issues with their preparations.
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"I don't worry about the depth we have, though. We just need to re-evaluate our performances thoroughly and focus on how to keep our veterans fresh, while also nurturing our youngsters, in the buildup to the Los Angeles Olympic Games."
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Paris redemption
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Always a superior competitor for his country at team championships, such as the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup, Shi's finally backed up his individual world No 1 status by claiming his maiden singles world title — and doing so, literally, with a vengeance.
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The 29-year-old overcame fatigue, having battled his way to the final with a trio of three-game matches, and bitter memories from a year ago to dethrone reigning world champion Vitidsarn, who beat Shi in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a gripping 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 win.
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As the shuttlecock from a Vitidsarn return touched down on the wrong side of the line to concede the final point, Shi sank to his knees in tears. The emotion of completing the redemption arc from his runner-up finish at the 2018 worlds and avenging his Olympics loss to the same opponent at the same venue came pouring out onto the court.
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"People always considered me a better player at team events. But, in individual competitions, I also always gave my utmost effort," Shi said during a mixed-zone interview after the final.
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"This time, finally securing my first individual world championships title makes me so delighted, not necessarily having to prove anything to anyone. I just feel so relieved."
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Once labeled by critics as a "big-time choker" for his collapse under pressure at previous high-stakes events, Shi broke his worlds hoodoo the hard way, saving two match points in his semifinal win over Canada's rising star Victor Lai, followed by an earlier, hard-fought third-round comeback win over Frenchman Christo Popov.
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"I fought six matches in this tournament, each one incredibly tough. Many were matches I nearly lost, but managed to turn around. So, clinching it in the end felt incredibly rewarding," said Shi, who dictated play in the decider with his pinpoint smashes from deep to crack Vitidsarn's defense.
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Shi's victory on Sunday put a Chinese name back on the men's singles honor roll, after the country had dominated the event by racking up eight straight wins from 2006-15 at the worlds, spearheaded by the legendary Lin "Super" Dan's five titles.
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Standing 1.84 meters tall with long limbs and a quick footwork, Shi wields power, variety and finesse in his shots, and has been compared to the all-time greats, such as Lin and Chen, as the next leader of China's men since his international debut a decade ago.
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A spell of misfortunes, including a serious left ankle injury in 2019 and two more on his right ankle and elbow, which required multiple surgeries to get him back in shape, took a heavy toll on his progression, mentally and physically.
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Now, with the world title coming at a perfect time, CBA head Zhang expects greater things will come, continuing to pay back Shi's unremitting effort.
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"Shi's been carrying a lot of weight and doubt all the way, even though he's done extremely well for us at all the team events," said Zhang. "Now that he's realized his dream (of winning an individual world title), I feel so happy for him, and I think we are yet to see his best."
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Earlier in the women's final, Japan's fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi took just 37 minutes to beat China's injured former world No 1 Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 to add a third singles world title to her golds from 2021 and 2022.
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Chen, women's singles champion at Tokyo 2020, battled past top seed and reigning champion An Se-young of South Korea in a semifinal win marred by a nasty-looking ankle twist early in the second game.
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In the final, Chen appeared hampered in her movement and Yamaguchi took full advantage to close out a comfortable straight-games victory.
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"Since last night I've been undergoing treatment. Before taking to the podium just now (to receive her medal), I'd already taken eight painkillers," said Chen.
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Malaysian fourth seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei claimed a dominant 21-15, 21-14 victory over second-seeded Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in the mixed doubles final. The men's doubles crown went to Korean top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae after their 21-17, 21-12 victory over China's Chen Boyang and Liu Yi.
Jeremy Lin, pictured in action for the Beijing Ducks during the 2019-20 season, announced his retirement from professional basketball on social media on Saturday.
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Although never the tallest or the strongest among his peers, Asian-American hoops star Jeremy Lin has secured his legacy as a larger-than-life global influencer after he called time on a 15-year professional career.
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Lin, a point guard born in California to parents both with Chinese heritage, announced on Saturday his retirement from professional competition in a social media post, capping a storied career that spanned nine seasons in the NBA, three years in the Chinese mainland's CBA and short stints in Taiwan's TPBL.
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Despite a serious knee injury, suffered in October 2017, cutting short his prime in the NBA, Lin said he could leave the court without regret, knowing that he's done everything his worn-out body would allow.
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"As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away. I've spent my 15-year career knowing that, one day, I would have to walk away, and yet, actually saying goodbye to basketball today has been the hardest decision I've ever made," the 37-year-old posted on Instagram.
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"I've lived out my wildest childhood dreams to play in front of fans all around the world. I will forever be the kid who felt fully alive every time I touched a basketball.
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"Thank you all for believing in me, for walking with me, for celebrating my highs and picking me up in my lows. This is a ride I never wanted to end, but I know it's time. I will forever miss playing basketball in front of you all, but our time will go beyond just playing."
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Lin's retirement left his legion of millions of fans in China lamenting the departure of a role model for all Asian players, with the hashtag "Jeremy Lin retires" trending on Weibo, accumulating over 43 million views on the platform — where Lin has 7.5 million followers — as of Monday afternoon.
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Playing as point guard throughout the majority of his career, Lin averaged 11.6 points and 4.3 assists in 480 games across nine NBA seasons for eight franchises, notably with the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets. He was on the Toronto Raptors' NBA championship team in the 2018-19 season, his final year in the North American league.
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Entering the league as an underrated graduate from Harvard — known better for nurturing Nobel Prize winners than NBA prospects, Lin rose to international stardom in early 2012 after helping the then beleaguered Knicks start a winning surge with a series of explosive individual performances off the bench, inspiring the "Linsanity" fad that immediately took the basketball world by storm.
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One of the highlights of "Linsanity", during which Lin scored at least 20 points in nine of 10 games, was a 38-point, seven-assist effort in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, as he outscored the late Kobe Bryant in front of a roaring crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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After being asked what advice he had for Lin after the game, Bryant joked: "What can I say when he scores nearly 40 points?"
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Standing 1.9 meters tall and weighing 90 kilograms, Lin's strong presence with a slender build in the brutally competitive NBA has resonated with ordinary fans from Asia, motivating them to chase their own hoops dreams, regardless of stature, and has broken stereotypes that Asian guards could never thrive in the fast-pace, high-intensity NBA game.
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After capping off his NBA adventure, Lin took his talent to the CBA by signing with the Beijing Ducks for two seasons, helping the capital team to reach playoff semifinals in the 2019-20 season.
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In his final active season as a player, he led the New Taipei Kings to defend its TPBL championship in June and was named the league's Finals MVP for his average of 22.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and six assists in the club's 4-3 series win over Kaohsiung Aquas.
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After hanging up his impressive collection of jerseys, Lin's impact is expected to continue off the court, as he passes on his skills and experience to young hoops hopefuls via his JLin NextGen Camp in his hometown of Palo Alto, California.
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"I think Asian basketball still has a lot to improve in the areas of elite training. I am excited for the opportunity to share my years of understanding and knowledge," he said.
Jeremy Lin, pictured in action for the Beijing Ducks during the 2019-20 season, announced his retirement from professional basketball on social media on Saturday.
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Although never the tallest or the strongest among his peers, Asian-American hoops star Jeremy Lin has secured his legacy as a larger-than-life global influencer after he called time on a 15-year professional career.
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Lin, a point guard born in California to parents both with Chinese heritage, announced on Saturday his retirement from professional competition in a social media post, capping a storied career that spanned nine seasons in the NBA, three years in the Chinese mainland's CBA and short stints in Taiwan's TPBL.
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Despite a serious knee injury, suffered in October 2017, cutting short his prime in the NBA, Lin said he could leave the court without regret, knowing that he's done everything his worn-out body would allow.
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"As athletes, we are always aware that the possibility of retirement is never far away. I've spent my 15-year career knowing that, one day, I would have to walk away, and yet, actually saying goodbye to basketball today has been the hardest decision I've ever made," the 37-year-old posted on Instagram.
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"I've lived out my wildest childhood dreams to play in front of fans all around the world. I will forever be the kid who felt fully alive every time I touched a basketball.
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"Thank you all for believing in me, for walking with me, for celebrating my highs and picking me up in my lows. This is a ride I never wanted to end, but I know it's time. I will forever miss playing basketball in front of you all, but our time will go beyond just playing."
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Lin's retirement left his legion of millions of fans in China lamenting the departure of a role model for all Asian players, with the hashtag "Jeremy Lin retires" trending on Weibo, accumulating over 43 million views on the platform — where Lin has 7.5 million followers — as of Monday afternoon.
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Playing as point guard throughout the majority of his career, Lin averaged 11.6 points and 4.3 assists in 480 games across nine NBA seasons for eight franchises, notably with the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets. He was on the Toronto Raptors' NBA championship team in the 2018-19 season, his final year in the North American league.
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Entering the league as an underrated graduate from Harvard — known better for nurturing Nobel Prize winners than NBA prospects, Lin rose to international stardom in early 2012 after helping the then beleaguered Knicks start a winning surge with a series of explosive individual performances off the bench, inspiring the "Linsanity" fad that immediately took the basketball world by storm.
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One of the highlights of "Linsanity", during which Lin scored at least 20 points in nine of 10 games, was a 38-point, seven-assist effort in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, as he outscored the late Kobe Bryant in front of a roaring crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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After being asked what advice he had for Lin after the game, Bryant joked: "What can I say when he scores nearly 40 points?"
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Standing 1.9 meters tall and weighing 90 kilograms, Lin's strong presence with a slender build in the brutally competitive NBA has resonated with ordinary fans from Asia, motivating them to chase their own hoops dreams, regardless of stature, and has broken stereotypes that Asian guards could never thrive in the fast-pace, high-intensity NBA game.
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After capping off his NBA adventure, Lin took his talent to the CBA by signing with the Beijing Ducks for two seasons, helping the capital team to reach playoff semifinals in the 2019-20 season.
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In his final active season as a player, he led the New Taipei Kings to defend its TPBL championship in June and was named the league's Finals MVP for his average of 22.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and six assists in the club's 4-3 series win over Kaohsiung Aquas.
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After hanging up his impressive collection of jerseys, Lin's impact is expected to continue off the court, as he passes on his skills and experience to young hoops hopefuls via his JLin NextGen Camp in his hometown of Palo Alto, California.
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"I think Asian basketball still has a lot to improve in the areas of elite training. I am excited for the opportunity to share my years of understanding and knowledge," he said.
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with international guests for a group photo in Tianjin on Sunday, before a welcoming banquet held for the dignitaries attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
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President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting common development at a time when the world faces mounting uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Xi made the remarks as he and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet in the port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests attending the SCO Summit 2025.
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Known since ancient times as a gateway to Beijing, Tianjin has long been recognized for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has been a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up.
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"In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our organization," Xi told the guests.
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from a six-member regional organization into a trans-regional organization with 10 full members, two observer countries and 14 dialogue partners, representing nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
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Xi said that since its inception, the SCO has upheld the "Shanghai Spirit", with the core values of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity and pursuit of common development.
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The organization has consolidated unity and mutual trust, deepened practical cooperation, and participated in international and regional affairs, Xi said.
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As a result, the SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.
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"At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting the development and prosperity of all countries," Xi said.
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He emphasized that this year's summit in Tianjin carries the important mission of building consensus, injecting new impetus into cooperation and charting a blueprint for future growth.
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According to the schedule, member states are expected to adopt key documents, including the organization's development strategy for the next decade, during the summit.
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Xi is also expected to unveil China's new measures and actions to support the SCO's high-quality development and all-around cooperation, while outlining pathways for the organization to contribute constructively to safeguarding the post-World War II international order and enhancing the global governance system.
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"I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement," he said.
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In his toast, Xi cited a Chinese saying that "in a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead".
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"Let us uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future!" he said.
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mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn
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President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with international guests for a group photo in Tianjin on Sunday, before a welcoming banquet held for the dignitaries attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
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President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting common development at a time when the world faces mounting uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Xi made the remarks as he and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet in the port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests attending the SCO Summit 2025.
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Known since ancient times as a gateway to Beijing, Tianjin has long been recognized for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has been a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up.
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"In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our organization," Xi told the guests.
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from a six-member regional organization into a trans-regional organization with 10 full members, two observer countries and 14 dialogue partners, representing nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
\n
Xi said that since its inception, the SCO has upheld the "Shanghai Spirit", with the core values of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity and pursuit of common development.
\n
The organization has consolidated unity and mutual trust, deepened practical cooperation, and participated in international and regional affairs, Xi said.
\n
As a result, the SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.
\n
"At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting the development and prosperity of all countries," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that this year's summit in Tianjin carries the important mission of building consensus, injecting new impetus into cooperation and charting a blueprint for future growth.
\n
According to the schedule, member states are expected to adopt key documents, including the organization's development strategy for the next decade, during the summit.
\n
Xi is also expected to unveil China's new measures and actions to support the SCO's high-quality development and all-around cooperation, while outlining pathways for the organization to contribute constructively to safeguarding the post-World War II international order and enhancing the global governance system.
\n
"I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement," he said.
\n
In his toast, Xi cited a Chinese saying that "in a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead".
\n
"Let us uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future!" he said.
President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on Sunday in Tianjin. Modi is in China to attend the SCO summit.
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The much-anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two most populous nations took place in Tianjin on Sunday, as President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that both nations must act as partners rather than rivals and expand exchanges and cooperation.
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Xi welcomed Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which marked the Indian leader's first visit to China since 2018.
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On Aug 19, Beijing and New Delhi reached a 10-point consensus on boundary management during talks between special representatives, signaling the latest step toward stabilizing engagement and cooperation between the two neighbors.
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Xi said the two nations should work together to maintain peace in the border regions and avoid letting the boundary question define overall relations.
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As long as both countries keep to the overarching direction of being each other's cooperation partner instead of rival, and seeing each other as development opportunity instead of threat, the specific matters in the relationship will fall into place and there will be steady and sustained progress in bilateral ties, he said.
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The right choice should be for China and India to be good-neighborly friends and partners that help each other succeed, and have the dragon and the elephant dance together, he said.
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The Tianjin meeting was the second sit-down between the two leaders in a year, after both leaders met in Kazan, Russia, in October, which enabled "a reset and start anew" in bilateral relations.
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Xi also called on the two nations, both key members of the Global South, to handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective, pursue further improvement of ties from the Tianjin meeting onward, and work for sustained, sound and steady development.
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The Chinese president stressed the need for heightened exchanges and cooperation, saying that the two nations, both at a crucial stage of development and rejuvenation, should focus on development and promote mutual support, mutual complementarity and mutual success.
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It is important for both sides to accommodate each other's concerns and get along in peace and harmony, Xi said.
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"We should also step up to shoulder our responsibility for history, uphold multilateralism, strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, defend international fairness and justice, work together for a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations."
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Modi, who later described the meeting as "fruitful" on social media, told Xi that India and China are partners, not rivals, and the two nations' consensus far outweighs any disagreement.
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"The cooperation between us is linked to the interests of 2.8 billion people of our two nations," Modi said, according to a statement on his website.
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"This will also pave the way for the welfare of all humanity. We are committed to further strengthening our relations on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity."
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He noted the progress in bilateral ties such as peace and stability in the border regions, adding that direct flights between the two nations, which were suspended in 2020, are about to be resumed.
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Modi also stressed India's readiness to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question with China.
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Both India and China pursue strategic autonomy and an independent foreign policy, and the bilateral relationship is not subject to the influence of any third party, Modi said. India-China cooperation will make the 21st century a genuine Asian century, and the two sides joining hands will increase the strength of multilateralism in international affairs, he added.
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xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn
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President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on Sunday in Tianjin. Modi is in China to attend the SCO summit.
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The much-anticipated meeting between the leaders of the world's two most populous nations took place in Tianjin on Sunday, as President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that both nations must act as partners rather than rivals and expand exchanges and cooperation.
\n
Xi welcomed Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, which marked the Indian leader's first visit to China since 2018.
\n
On Aug 19, Beijing and New Delhi reached a 10-point consensus on boundary management during talks between special representatives, signaling the latest step toward stabilizing engagement and cooperation between the two neighbors.
\n
Xi said the two nations should work together to maintain peace in the border regions and avoid letting the boundary question define overall relations.
\n
As long as both countries keep to the overarching direction of being each other's cooperation partner instead of rival, and seeing each other as development opportunity instead of threat, the specific matters in the relationship will fall into place and there will be steady and sustained progress in bilateral ties, he said.
\n
The right choice should be for China and India to be good-neighborly friends and partners that help each other succeed, and have the dragon and the elephant dance together, he said.
\n
The Tianjin meeting was the second sit-down between the two leaders in a year, after both leaders met in Kazan, Russia, in October, which enabled "a reset and start anew" in bilateral relations.
\n
Xi also called on the two nations, both key members of the Global South, to handle bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective, pursue further improvement of ties from the Tianjin meeting onward, and work for sustained, sound and steady development.
\n
The Chinese president stressed the need for heightened exchanges and cooperation, saying that the two nations, both at a crucial stage of development and rejuvenation, should focus on development and promote mutual support, mutual complementarity and mutual success.
\n
It is important for both sides to accommodate each other's concerns and get along in peace and harmony, Xi said.
\n
"We should also step up to shoulder our responsibility for history, uphold multilateralism, strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional issues, defend international fairness and justice, work together for a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations."
\n
Modi, who later described the meeting as "fruitful" on social media, told Xi that India and China are partners, not rivals, and the two nations' consensus far outweighs any disagreement.
\n
"The cooperation between us is linked to the interests of 2.8 billion people of our two nations," Modi said, according to a statement on his website.
\n
"This will also pave the way for the welfare of all humanity. We are committed to further strengthening our relations on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity."
\n
He noted the progress in bilateral ties such as peace and stability in the border regions, adding that direct flights between the two nations, which were suspended in 2020, are about to be resumed.
\n
Modi also stressed India's readiness to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question with China.
\n
Both India and China pursue strategic autonomy and an independent foreign policy, and the bilateral relationship is not subject to the influence of any third party, Modi said. India-China cooperation will make the 21st century a genuine Asian century, and the two sides joining hands will increase the strength of multilateralism in international affairs, he added.
The curtain was raised on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
\n
President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, as well as the "SCO Plus" Meeting, delivering keynote speeches with a focus on deepening cooperation within the organization and strengthening its role in global governance.
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" — a set of principles centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development.
\n
President Xi has attended every SCO summit since taking office, putting forward key initiatives and promoting joint efforts that have kept the "Shanghai Spirit" vibrant.
\n
Chairing the SCO summit for the first time in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June 2018, Xi reviewed the organization's development and achievements and emphasized that the "Shanghai Spirit" serves as a shared asset for all member states.
\n
"The 'Shanghai Spirit', transcending outdated concepts such as the clash of civilizations, Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, has opened a new chapter in international relations, and won growing recognition from the global community," Xi said.
\n
At each SCO summit since 2013, Xi has underscored the profound relevance of the "Shanghai Spirit "while continually enriching and expanding its meaning.
\n
Guided by this philosophy, the SCO has pioneered a new model of regional cooperation that brings together nations with diverse social systems and development paths.
\n
This partnership advocates nonalignment, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party, offering a model for a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.
\n
Owing to the practice of these principles, the SCO has been growing steadily, exuding robust vitality. What began in 2001 with six member states — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — has since expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
\n
Comprising these 10 member states, two observer states and 14 From page 1 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, the SCO boasts a 26-nation "big family". It is now the world's largest regional international organization in terms of both geographical area and population.
\n
"The increasing number of countries seeking to join the SCO family reflects the broad appeal of its principles and strong confidence in its future," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that as the organization continues to grow, it stands ready to collaborate with all progressive forces around the world in contributing to global peace, promoting international development and upholding the international order.
\n
Deepening practical cooperation
\n
The SCO was established initially to address shared security challenges. Over time, it has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering a peaceful and stable environment that supports the development of all its member states.
\n
Since assuming the SCO rotating presidency last July, China has facilitated several key events, including meetings of the SCO Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, and of leading officials of border defense authorities, and a joint anti-terrorism exercise.
\n
Just over a month ago, the SCO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs convened in Tianjin, where member states agreed to accelerate the establishment of four security centers dedicated to addressing issues including security threats and challenges, and drug offenses.
\n
Guided by Xi and leaders of other SCO member states, practical cooperation among SCO countries in economic domains has intensified. The alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and development strategies of various sides has been accelerated, exemplified by projects such as the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, alongside cooperation in emerging fields such as cross-border e-commerce, artificial intelligence and big data.
\n
Expanded cooperation in various areas has yielded tangible results. Official statistics show that trade between China and other SCO countries reached a record $890 billion in 2024.
\n
Xi has also consistently championed cultural and educational exchanges within the SCO. In Kazakhstan, Chinese experts are collaborating with local archaeologists for the preservation of the ancient site of Rahat. In Egypt, engineering students at Ain Shams University are gaining practical experience through training at a Luban Workshop.
\n
Additional initiatives — such as vocational skills competitions, snow football matches and youth camps — have further strengthened people-to-people bonds across the region.
\n
Building community with shared future for humanity
\n
Xi has made use of the SCO events as a platform to call for fairness and justice in global affairs.
\n
"We firmly oppose hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts, and promote a more equal and balanced multipolar world," Xi told foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the SCO in Beijing in July.
\n
He opposed the notion that acting from a so-called position of strength is the way to handle international affairs, rejected moves that undermine the international order and stoke confrontation and division under the pretext of "rules", and advocated equal rights, equal opportunities and fair rules for all.
\n
A series of outcome documents of the SCO summit in Astana last year echoed Xi's vision, calling for solidarity, cooperation and justice rather than division, confrontation and hegemonism.
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as of the founding of the United Nations. Yet, the world today is confronted with unilateralism, bullying and the resurgence of power politics.
\n
In view of this critical juncture, Xi has on multiple occasions underscored China's commitment to promoting the correct historical perspective on World War II, deepening coordination within multilateral frameworks, such as the UN and SCO, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
\n
This reflects the shared aspiration of the SCO member states, spelled out in an April statement voicing support for an open world economy and a World Trade Organization-centered multilateral trading system, a clear rebuke to unilateral tariffs and protectionism.
\n
Sharing a natural bond with the Global South, whose collective rise has become an undeniable trend, the SCO is increasingly seen as an indispensable force in the global governance system.
\n
Given the current global landscape marked by rapid and irreversible changes, the proactive stance of the SCO in international affairs is unquestionably highly sought after, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Astana summit last year.
\n
At the same event, Xi called for the SCO to contribute toward eliminating what he described as the world's deficits in peace, development, security and governance.
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The curtain was raised on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
\n
President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, as well as the "SCO Plus" Meeting, delivering keynote speeches with a focus on deepening cooperation within the organization and strengthening its role in global governance.
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" — a set of principles centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development.
\n
President Xi has attended every SCO summit since taking office, putting forward key initiatives and promoting joint efforts that have kept the "Shanghai Spirit" vibrant.
\n
Chairing the SCO summit for the first time in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June 2018, Xi reviewed the organization's development and achievements and emphasized that the "Shanghai Spirit" serves as a shared asset for all member states.
\n
"The 'Shanghai Spirit', transcending outdated concepts such as the clash of civilizations, Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, has opened a new chapter in international relations, and won growing recognition from the global community," Xi said.
\n
At each SCO summit since 2013, Xi has underscored the profound relevance of the "Shanghai Spirit "while continually enriching and expanding its meaning.
\n
Guided by this philosophy, the SCO has pioneered a new model of regional cooperation that brings together nations with diverse social systems and development paths.
\n
This partnership advocates nonalignment, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party, offering a model for a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.
\n
Owing to the practice of these principles, the SCO has been growing steadily, exuding robust vitality. What began in 2001 with six member states — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — has since expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
\n
Comprising these 10 member states, two observer states and 14 From page 1 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, the SCO boasts a 26-nation "big family". It is now the world's largest regional international organization in terms of both geographical area and population.
\n
"The increasing number of countries seeking to join the SCO family reflects the broad appeal of its principles and strong confidence in its future," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that as the organization continues to grow, it stands ready to collaborate with all progressive forces around the world in contributing to global peace, promoting international development and upholding the international order.
\n
Deepening practical cooperation
\n
The SCO was established initially to address shared security challenges. Over time, it has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering a peaceful and stable environment that supports the development of all its member states.
\n
Since assuming the SCO rotating presidency last July, China has facilitated several key events, including meetings of the SCO Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, and of leading officials of border defense authorities, and a joint anti-terrorism exercise.
\n
Just over a month ago, the SCO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs convened in Tianjin, where member states agreed to accelerate the establishment of four security centers dedicated to addressing issues including security threats and challenges, and drug offenses.
\n
Guided by Xi and leaders of other SCO member states, practical cooperation among SCO countries in economic domains has intensified. The alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and development strategies of various sides has been accelerated, exemplified by projects such as the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, alongside cooperation in emerging fields such as cross-border e-commerce, artificial intelligence and big data.
\n
Expanded cooperation in various areas has yielded tangible results. Official statistics show that trade between China and other SCO countries reached a record $890 billion in 2024.
\n
Xi has also consistently championed cultural and educational exchanges within the SCO. In Kazakhstan, Chinese experts are collaborating with local archaeologists for the preservation of the ancient site of Rahat. In Egypt, engineering students at Ain Shams University are gaining practical experience through training at a Luban Workshop.
\n
Additional initiatives — such as vocational skills competitions, snow football matches and youth camps — have further strengthened people-to-people bonds across the region.
\n
Building community with shared future for humanity
\n
Xi has made use of the SCO events as a platform to call for fairness and justice in global affairs.
\n
"We firmly oppose hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts, and promote a more equal and balanced multipolar world," Xi told foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the SCO in Beijing in July.
\n
He opposed the notion that acting from a so-called position of strength is the way to handle international affairs, rejected moves that undermine the international order and stoke confrontation and division under the pretext of "rules", and advocated equal rights, equal opportunities and fair rules for all.
\n
A series of outcome documents of the SCO summit in Astana last year echoed Xi's vision, calling for solidarity, cooperation and justice rather than division, confrontation and hegemonism.
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as of the founding of the United Nations. Yet, the world today is confronted with unilateralism, bullying and the resurgence of power politics.
\n
In view of this critical juncture, Xi has on multiple occasions underscored China's commitment to promoting the correct historical perspective on World War II, deepening coordination within multilateral frameworks, such as the UN and SCO, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
\n
This reflects the shared aspiration of the SCO member states, spelled out in an April statement voicing support for an open world economy and a World Trade Organization-centered multilateral trading system, a clear rebuke to unilateral tariffs and protectionism.
\n
Sharing a natural bond with the Global South, whose collective rise has become an undeniable trend, the SCO is increasingly seen as an indispensable force in the global governance system.
\n
Given the current global landscape marked by rapid and irreversible changes, the proactive stance of the SCO in international affairs is unquestionably highly sought after, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Astana summit last year.
\n
At the same event, Xi called for the SCO to contribute toward eliminating what he described as the world's deficits in peace, development, security and governance.
China Development Bank has partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan to procure China-manufactured clean energy buses.
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Seminar representatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Interbank Consortium survey Qingdao Port in 2024.
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The Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries, supported by China Development Bank, can produce 500,000 tons of polypropylene annually.
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Over the past two years, brand-new clean energy buses have emerged as a striking sight on the streets of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. With their sleek modern design, spacious interiors, and quiet operation, these buses have won widespread acclaim from the public.
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This transformation is underpinned by collaboration between financial institutions from China and Uzbekistan. Specifically, China Development Bank has partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan through relending arrangements. Carried out in two phases, this cooperation has provided crucial support for Uzbekistan to procure these China-manufactured clean energy buses.
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"The new buses are equipped with accessibility features to facilitate boarding and alighting for passengers with disabilities. Additionally, all these buses have air conditioning, which is essential for a country with a continental climate like ours. In summer, temperatures in Tashkent can exceed 40 C," said Abdujamil Azizov, the head of a bus operating company in Tashkent.
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Currently, the first phase of the bus procurement project, jointly supported by CDB and National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan, has been fully delivered, with a total of 1,000 units.
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Building on this foundation, both parties are working together to implement the second phase of the project, which has already supported the procurement of nearly 400 natural gas buses manufactured in China for seven major cities in Uzbekistan.
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On the vast Eurasian continent, the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization share a long history of exchanges, similar development tasks, and closely intertwined destinies, which have laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation.
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Against this backdrop, CDB has leveraged its strengths in medium- and long-term financing to serve as a bridge for financial cooperation. Through various methods such as project financing, joint financing, and relending, the bank has backed deeper practical cooperation in the SCO region in infrastructure, energy, small and medium enterprises, and agriculture, supporting numerous livelihood projects and contributing to building a shared SCO home.
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Expand collaboration circle
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Unity and cooperation have been key to the success of the SCO over the years, with the continuous deepening of regional financial cooperation being an important aspect of this success. On Oct 26, 2005, in the presence of leaders from 10 Eurasian countries, the SCO Interbank Consortium was established in Moscow, with CDB elected as the first rotating chair. The initial member banks also included financial institutions from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
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Since 2005, CDB has served five times as the rotating chair of the SCO Interbank Consortium, promoting policy communication, planning cooperation, project collaboration, capacity building, and mechanism development.
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For example, to strengthen financial support for practical cooperation, CDB established two phases of special loans totaling 60 billion yuan ($8.38 billion) equivalent for the SCO Interbank Consortium. These loans, in collaboration with member and partner banks, support projects in infrastructure connectivity, trade and economic cooperation, industrial collaboration, SMEs, and social welfare.
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In the process of deepening cooperation, the SCO Interbank Consortium has continuously grown and now comprises nine member banks: India Infrastructure Finance Company, Development Bank of Kazakhstan, CDB, Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, Pakistan's Habib Bank, Russia's the State Development Corporation VEB.RF, Savings Bank of Tajikistan, National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan, and Savings Bank Belarusbank. Also, it has one partner bank, Development Bank of Mongolia.
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In June, during the 21st meeting of the SCO Interbank Consortium Council, member banks signed a declaration that expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas such as infrastructure connectivity, technological innovation, industrial upgrading, green and low-carbon development, and the digital economy, aiming to deepen cultural exchanges, enhance mutual trust and consensus, and provide high-quality financial services to build a better SCO community.
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Assist development of SMEs
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El Plast LLC, a SME located in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, produces polyethylene and polypropylene piping and fittings. After receiving funds from CDB, relayed through Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, the company imported modern production equipment from China.
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Tilek Zarylbekov, head of the Osh branch of Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, said that one of the bank's strategic goals is to support the development of industrial enterprises, create more local jobs and tax revenue, and promote the use of modern equipment and technology.
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"Our collaboration with China Development Bank has made a positive contribution to driving economic development and improving people's well-being," he said.
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Over the years, CDB has focused on high standards, sustainability, and benefiting livelihoods. Through the SCO Interbank Consortium, it has collaborated on relending in agriculture and SMEs, boosting economic development and improving livelihoods in partner countries.
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Uzbekistan has a large number of SMEs, which play a crucial role in promoting job creation and economic diversification. CDB partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan on 10 relending projects, aiding over 500 SMEs in sectors such as new energy, technology, textiles, building materials, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and services. These projects have created approximately 30,000 new jobs. Over 90 percent of these loans are under $10 million.
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Tajikistan was one of the first countries to join the Belt and Road Initiative. As of the end of July, CDB has provided a total of $47.9 million and 11.31 million yuan in relending to Savings Bank of Tajikistan. This funding primarily supports SMEs and private owners in agriculture, livestock, building materials, and food processing industries.
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Catalyze industrial partnership
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From October Square in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, a 40-minute drive east leads to the China-Belarus Industrial Park, a key collaboration project under the BRI. At the heart of the park, the distinctive "Aurora Green" from China, representing the Zoomlion Belarus production base, has become well-known among locals.
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As BRI cooperation deepens, infrastructure connectivity between China and participating countries is accelerating, offering vast opportunities for construction machinery companies. CDB supports this by aiding Chinese enterprises in international ventures. Since 2018, its Hunan branch has provided a long-term loan of $24.5 million to help establish Zoomlion's production base in Belarus.
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"Funding from China Development Bank has provided us with solid support to establish ourselves in Belarus," said Yuan Xun, general manager of Zoomlion's Belarus subsidiary.
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In recent years, cranes produced by Zoomlion have been used in major projects such as the Belarus International Standard Swimming Pool and the National Stadium, receiving widespread praise and recognition from clients. The Belarus production base has created around 500 local jobs, and the locally manufactured 25-metric-ton and 60-ton cranes are sold to several neighboring countries.
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With financial support, more high-quality made-in-China products are entering SCO countries, contributing to their modernization efforts. In recent years, Kazakhstan's rail freight volume has increased significantly, and the existing locomotive equipment can no longer meet the demand.
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CDB, along with its Chinese financial counterparts, formed a loan syndicate to support Kazakhstan's State-owned railway company in purchasing 200 locomotives from CRRC Corporation. These locomotives have been optimized based on user habits and local environmental characteristics, featuring strong power, resistance to wind and sand, and high tolerance to cold temperatures. Their economic efficiency and emission standards meet internationally advanced levels.
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For the next step, CDB plans to leverage the SCO Interbank Consortium to strengthen and expand cooperation, and explore sustainable financial models. The aim is to boost financial innovation, enhance communication, and contribute to economic prosperity and well-being in the SCO region, according to the executives of CDB.
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caoyingying@chinadaily.com.cn
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China Development Bank has partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan to procure China-manufactured clean energy buses.
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Seminar representatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Interbank Consortium survey Qingdao Port in 2024.
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The Kazakhstan Petrochemical Industries, supported by China Development Bank, can produce 500,000 tons of polypropylene annually.
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Over the past two years, brand-new clean energy buses have emerged as a striking sight on the streets of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. With their sleek modern design, spacious interiors, and quiet operation, these buses have won widespread acclaim from the public.
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This transformation is underpinned by collaboration between financial institutions from China and Uzbekistan. Specifically, China Development Bank has partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan through relending arrangements. Carried out in two phases, this cooperation has provided crucial support for Uzbekistan to procure these China-manufactured clean energy buses.
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"The new buses are equipped with accessibility features to facilitate boarding and alighting for passengers with disabilities. Additionally, all these buses have air conditioning, which is essential for a country with a continental climate like ours. In summer, temperatures in Tashkent can exceed 40 C," said Abdujamil Azizov, the head of a bus operating company in Tashkent.
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Currently, the first phase of the bus procurement project, jointly supported by CDB and National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan, has been fully delivered, with a total of 1,000 units.
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Building on this foundation, both parties are working together to implement the second phase of the project, which has already supported the procurement of nearly 400 natural gas buses manufactured in China for seven major cities in Uzbekistan.
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On the vast Eurasian continent, the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization share a long history of exchanges, similar development tasks, and closely intertwined destinies, which have laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation.
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Against this backdrop, CDB has leveraged its strengths in medium- and long-term financing to serve as a bridge for financial cooperation. Through various methods such as project financing, joint financing, and relending, the bank has backed deeper practical cooperation in the SCO region in infrastructure, energy, small and medium enterprises, and agriculture, supporting numerous livelihood projects and contributing to building a shared SCO home.
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Expand collaboration circle
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Unity and cooperation have been key to the success of the SCO over the years, with the continuous deepening of regional financial cooperation being an important aspect of this success. On Oct 26, 2005, in the presence of leaders from 10 Eurasian countries, the SCO Interbank Consortium was established in Moscow, with CDB elected as the first rotating chair. The initial member banks also included financial institutions from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
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Since 2005, CDB has served five times as the rotating chair of the SCO Interbank Consortium, promoting policy communication, planning cooperation, project collaboration, capacity building, and mechanism development.
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For example, to strengthen financial support for practical cooperation, CDB established two phases of special loans totaling 60 billion yuan ($8.38 billion) equivalent for the SCO Interbank Consortium. These loans, in collaboration with member and partner banks, support projects in infrastructure connectivity, trade and economic cooperation, industrial collaboration, SMEs, and social welfare.
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In the process of deepening cooperation, the SCO Interbank Consortium has continuously grown and now comprises nine member banks: India Infrastructure Finance Company, Development Bank of Kazakhstan, CDB, Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, Pakistan's Habib Bank, Russia's the State Development Corporation VEB.RF, Savings Bank of Tajikistan, National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan, and Savings Bank Belarusbank. Also, it has one partner bank, Development Bank of Mongolia.
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In June, during the 21st meeting of the SCO Interbank Consortium Council, member banks signed a declaration that expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas such as infrastructure connectivity, technological innovation, industrial upgrading, green and low-carbon development, and the digital economy, aiming to deepen cultural exchanges, enhance mutual trust and consensus, and provide high-quality financial services to build a better SCO community.
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Assist development of SMEs
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El Plast LLC, a SME located in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, produces polyethylene and polypropylene piping and fittings. After receiving funds from CDB, relayed through Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, the company imported modern production equipment from China.
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Tilek Zarylbekov, head of the Osh branch of Kyrgyzstan's Eldik Bank, said that one of the bank's strategic goals is to support the development of industrial enterprises, create more local jobs and tax revenue, and promote the use of modern equipment and technology.
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"Our collaboration with China Development Bank has made a positive contribution to driving economic development and improving people's well-being," he said.
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Over the years, CDB has focused on high standards, sustainability, and benefiting livelihoods. Through the SCO Interbank Consortium, it has collaborated on relending in agriculture and SMEs, boosting economic development and improving livelihoods in partner countries.
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Uzbekistan has a large number of SMEs, which play a crucial role in promoting job creation and economic diversification. CDB partnered with National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan on 10 relending projects, aiding over 500 SMEs in sectors such as new energy, technology, textiles, building materials, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and services. These projects have created approximately 30,000 new jobs. Over 90 percent of these loans are under $10 million.
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Tajikistan was one of the first countries to join the Belt and Road Initiative. As of the end of July, CDB has provided a total of $47.9 million and 11.31 million yuan in relending to Savings Bank of Tajikistan. This funding primarily supports SMEs and private owners in agriculture, livestock, building materials, and food processing industries.
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Catalyze industrial partnership
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From October Square in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, a 40-minute drive east leads to the China-Belarus Industrial Park, a key collaboration project under the BRI. At the heart of the park, the distinctive "Aurora Green" from China, representing the Zoomlion Belarus production base, has become well-known among locals.
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As BRI cooperation deepens, infrastructure connectivity between China and participating countries is accelerating, offering vast opportunities for construction machinery companies. CDB supports this by aiding Chinese enterprises in international ventures. Since 2018, its Hunan branch has provided a long-term loan of $24.5 million to help establish Zoomlion's production base in Belarus.
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"Funding from China Development Bank has provided us with solid support to establish ourselves in Belarus," said Yuan Xun, general manager of Zoomlion's Belarus subsidiary.
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In recent years, cranes produced by Zoomlion have been used in major projects such as the Belarus International Standard Swimming Pool and the National Stadium, receiving widespread praise and recognition from clients. The Belarus production base has created around 500 local jobs, and the locally manufactured 25-metric-ton and 60-ton cranes are sold to several neighboring countries.
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With financial support, more high-quality made-in-China products are entering SCO countries, contributing to their modernization efforts. In recent years, Kazakhstan's rail freight volume has increased significantly, and the existing locomotive equipment can no longer meet the demand.
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CDB, along with its Chinese financial counterparts, formed a loan syndicate to support Kazakhstan's State-owned railway company in purchasing 200 locomotives from CRRC Corporation. These locomotives have been optimized based on user habits and local environmental characteristics, featuring strong power, resistance to wind and sand, and high tolerance to cold temperatures. Their economic efficiency and emission standards meet internationally advanced levels.
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For the next step, CDB plans to leverage the SCO Interbank Consortium to strengthen and expand cooperation, and explore sustainable financial models. The aim is to boost financial innovation, enhance communication, and contribute to economic prosperity and well-being in the SCO region, according to the executives of CDB.
The Chinese national pavilion at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai in 2024.
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Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in the expo for six consecutive years.
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From left: The national pavilion of Kazakhstan at the seventh CIIE. Kazakhstan served as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions of the expo. Russia's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in all the past seven editions of the expo. The national pavilion of Pakistan at the seventh CIIE.
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The China International Import Expo, the country's first national-level trade fair focused on imports, continues to serve as a significant platform for international trade and cooperation. Held annually in Shanghai, the expo attracts global participation, with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization playing a prominent role.
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Established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, the SCO is a permanent intergovernmental organization. As the rotating chair of the SCO for 2024-25, China is hosting the SCO summit in Tianjin, North China, from Sunday to Monday.
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Uzbekistan, a member of the SCO, has participated in the CIIE for six consecutive years, serving as a guest country of honor at both the second and seventh editions. Farhod Arziev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, noted that being a guest country of honor highlights the close cooperation and friendship between the two countries, signifying deepening bilateral trade and economic relations.
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"Today, Uzbekistan and China cooperate in many areas. The leaders of our two countries have elevated our relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, opening new horizons in our bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment," he said.
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"Currently, China is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. Our target is to increase the volume of our mutual trade to $20 billion in the near future. Uzbekistan's participation in such trade exhibitions and fairs in China contributes to the growth of trade turnover between our countries and provides new opportunities for various investment projects."
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Ravshan Nazarov, a senior researcher at the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, said: "The CIIE is an important platform for showcasing innovative products and promoting international cooperation." He praised China's commitment to openness and cooperation, fostering a more open and equitable global business environment.
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Russia, another SCO member, has participated in the CIIE for seven years, being a guest country of honor in the first two editions. In a written interview with Russian news agency Interfax in May, Chinese ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, highlighted the resilience of Sino-Russian relations. "Sino-Russian relations have withstood the challenges of shifting global dynamics, emerging as a steadfast anchor in today's turbulent world. Our political trust has reached new heights, economic cooperation is expanding, and cultural exchanges are thriving," Zhang noted.
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He expressed China's willingness to enhance communication and cooperation with Russia, focusing on traditional trade areas such as energy, agricultural produce, and mechanical and electrical products, while exploring new growth points in green development, the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
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"China continues to encourage enterprises from both countries to participate in the CIIE and other major exhibitions and forums to deepen cooperation and ensure steady progress in bilateral trade," Zhang added.
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SCO member state Pakistan was a guest country of honor at the inaugural CIIE. During an April meeting with Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, Pakistan, Gong Zheng, the mayor of Shanghai, highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two cities, which have been sister cities for more than 40 years. "Shanghai and Karachi have engaged in extensive practical cooperation, playing a positive role in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries," Gong said.
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He expressed hope for further cooperation in trade, investment, urban governance, culture and tourism. "We warmly welcome enterprises from our sister cities to participate in this year's CIIE, fostering increased mutual investment, enhancing exchanges in urban governance, encouraging more people to travel to each other's cities, and deepening the friendship and understanding between us."
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Wahab echoed these sentiments, comparing the friendship between the Chinese and Pakistani people to the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean. He pointed out that Karachi is Pakistan's economic, industrial and financial center, and there is significant potential for cooperation with Shanghai.
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He also expressed interest in learning from Shanghai's development model and strengthening ties in clean energy, water resource management, waste utilization and cultural exchange.
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Kazakhstan, a member of the SCO, has been a participant in the CIIE for six years, serving as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions. During a meeting with Sultan Gaziev, governor of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan, in May, Gong emphasized that China and Kazakhstan are close neighbors sharing a common destiny. "As China's largest economic center, Shanghai is actively promoting high-level opening-up, and Almaty is a key agricultural and trade center in Kazakhstan and a crucial hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," Gong said.
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Highlighting the popularity of Kazakh agricultural products in China, Gong said: "We warmly welcome more enterprises from Kazakhstan and the Almaty Region to participate in the CIIE to showcase more unique products and services, and we look forward to enhancing economic cooperation and industrial investment to achieve more win-win results.
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"Moreover, taking advantage of the mutual visa exemption between China and Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan's 2025 Year of China Tourism, we aim to encourage more people to travel to each other's countries, enjoy the scenery and cuisine, and strengthen our friendship," he added.
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Gaziev said China's rapid economic development serves as a model for Kazakhstan to learn from. "Almaty is currently constructing a special economic zone, which is developing rapidly, with significant potential for cooperation in photovoltaic power generation and logistics. We welcome Shanghai enterprises to invest and develop in Almaty, and further strengthen cooperation in trade, finance, logistics, new energy, tourism and other fields."
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At the seventh CIIE, Kazakhstan sent its largest delegation ever to the expo, with exhibits spanning agricultural products, food and beverages, handicrafts and more.
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According to Serik Korzhumbayev, the editor-in-chief of Delovoy Kazakhstan, more than 20 enterprises from Kazakhstan participate in the CIIE annually.
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China's high-level opening-up benefits both the world and itself, and the spillover effects of the CIIE are continuously strengthening, attracting more and more returning participants, said Korzhumbayev.
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India, a SCO member, was a guest country of honor at the second CIIE. In a written interview with The Times of India, Chinese ambassador to the country, Xu Feihong, emphasized the opportunities available in China's vast market. "In fiscal year 2024, Indian products such as chili peppers, iron ore and cotton yarn saw significant export growth to China, surging by over 17 percent, 160 percent and 240 percent," Xu noted. He encouraged Indian enterprises to leverage platforms like the CIIE to connect with Chinese buyers and explore the potential for economic collaboration.
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At the seventh CIIE, Iran, a member of the SCO, established a national pavilion spanning 132 square meters and a commercial pavilion covering 1,440 sq m. In a signed article published on April 25 in Iran's English-language newspaper Tehran Times, Chinese ambassador to the country, Cong Peiwu, said the CIIE is becoming bigger and better, offering new opportunities for the world with China's new development.
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"At present, human society needs international cooperation and sharing more than ever before to solve development problems. Multilateralism is the only choice for addressing global challenges, and economic globalization is an unstoppable trend of history," he said.
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"Having the world's second-largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption. Iran is an important member of the SCO family, and China is willing to deepen cooperation with Iran within the SCO framework," he added, while welcoming Iranian companies to participate in the eighth CIIE in November.
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The CIIE's effect extends beyond immediate trade deals. A Turkmenistan-based non-alcoholic beverage producer planned to establish its first Chinese branch in Huangpu district, Shanghai, following successful interactions at the expo. This move represents not just an investment project but also the integration of Central Asian enterprises into the Chinese market.
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The eighth CIIE will showcase innovative products from well-established companies and brands. It aims to provide more opportunities for enterprises from SCO member states and beyond, promising to deliver mutual benefits and strengthen ties across borders.
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huyuyan@chinadaily.com.cn
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The Chinese national pavilion at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai in 2024.
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Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in the expo for six consecutive years.
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From left: The national pavilion of Kazakhstan at the seventh CIIE. Kazakhstan served as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions of the expo. Russia's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in all the past seven editions of the expo. The national pavilion of Pakistan at the seventh CIIE.
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The China International Import Expo, the country's first national-level trade fair focused on imports, continues to serve as a significant platform for international trade and cooperation. Held annually in Shanghai, the expo attracts global participation, with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization playing a prominent role.
\n
Established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, the SCO is a permanent intergovernmental organization. As the rotating chair of the SCO for 2024-25, China is hosting the SCO summit in Tianjin, North China, from Sunday to Monday.
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Uzbekistan, a member of the SCO, has participated in the CIIE for six consecutive years, serving as a guest country of honor at both the second and seventh editions. Farhod Arziev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, noted that being a guest country of honor highlights the close cooperation and friendship between the two countries, signifying deepening bilateral trade and economic relations.
\n
"Today, Uzbekistan and China cooperate in many areas. The leaders of our two countries have elevated our relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, opening new horizons in our bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment," he said.
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"Currently, China is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. Our target is to increase the volume of our mutual trade to $20 billion in the near future. Uzbekistan's participation in such trade exhibitions and fairs in China contributes to the growth of trade turnover between our countries and provides new opportunities for various investment projects."
\n
Ravshan Nazarov, a senior researcher at the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, said: "The CIIE is an important platform for showcasing innovative products and promoting international cooperation." He praised China's commitment to openness and cooperation, fostering a more open and equitable global business environment.
\n
Russia, another SCO member, has participated in the CIIE for seven years, being a guest country of honor in the first two editions. In a written interview with Russian news agency Interfax in May, Chinese ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, highlighted the resilience of Sino-Russian relations. "Sino-Russian relations have withstood the challenges of shifting global dynamics, emerging as a steadfast anchor in today's turbulent world. Our political trust has reached new heights, economic cooperation is expanding, and cultural exchanges are thriving," Zhang noted.
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He expressed China's willingness to enhance communication and cooperation with Russia, focusing on traditional trade areas such as energy, agricultural produce, and mechanical and electrical products, while exploring new growth points in green development, the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
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"China continues to encourage enterprises from both countries to participate in the CIIE and other major exhibitions and forums to deepen cooperation and ensure steady progress in bilateral trade," Zhang added.
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SCO member state Pakistan was a guest country of honor at the inaugural CIIE. During an April meeting with Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, Pakistan, Gong Zheng, the mayor of Shanghai, highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two cities, which have been sister cities for more than 40 years. "Shanghai and Karachi have engaged in extensive practical cooperation, playing a positive role in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries," Gong said.
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He expressed hope for further cooperation in trade, investment, urban governance, culture and tourism. "We warmly welcome enterprises from our sister cities to participate in this year's CIIE, fostering increased mutual investment, enhancing exchanges in urban governance, encouraging more people to travel to each other's cities, and deepening the friendship and understanding between us."
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Wahab echoed these sentiments, comparing the friendship between the Chinese and Pakistani people to the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean. He pointed out that Karachi is Pakistan's economic, industrial and financial center, and there is significant potential for cooperation with Shanghai.
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He also expressed interest in learning from Shanghai's development model and strengthening ties in clean energy, water resource management, waste utilization and cultural exchange.
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Kazakhstan, a member of the SCO, has been a participant in the CIIE for six years, serving as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions. During a meeting with Sultan Gaziev, governor of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan, in May, Gong emphasized that China and Kazakhstan are close neighbors sharing a common destiny. "As China's largest economic center, Shanghai is actively promoting high-level opening-up, and Almaty is a key agricultural and trade center in Kazakhstan and a crucial hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," Gong said.
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Highlighting the popularity of Kazakh agricultural products in China, Gong said: "We warmly welcome more enterprises from Kazakhstan and the Almaty Region to participate in the CIIE to showcase more unique products and services, and we look forward to enhancing economic cooperation and industrial investment to achieve more win-win results.
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"Moreover, taking advantage of the mutual visa exemption between China and Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan's 2025 Year of China Tourism, we aim to encourage more people to travel to each other's countries, enjoy the scenery and cuisine, and strengthen our friendship," he added.
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Gaziev said China's rapid economic development serves as a model for Kazakhstan to learn from. "Almaty is currently constructing a special economic zone, which is developing rapidly, with significant potential for cooperation in photovoltaic power generation and logistics. We welcome Shanghai enterprises to invest and develop in Almaty, and further strengthen cooperation in trade, finance, logistics, new energy, tourism and other fields."
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At the seventh CIIE, Kazakhstan sent its largest delegation ever to the expo, with exhibits spanning agricultural products, food and beverages, handicrafts and more.
\n
According to Serik Korzhumbayev, the editor-in-chief of Delovoy Kazakhstan, more than 20 enterprises from Kazakhstan participate in the CIIE annually.
\n
China's high-level opening-up benefits both the world and itself, and the spillover effects of the CIIE are continuously strengthening, attracting more and more returning participants, said Korzhumbayev.
\n
India, a SCO member, was a guest country of honor at the second CIIE. In a written interview with The Times of India, Chinese ambassador to the country, Xu Feihong, emphasized the opportunities available in China's vast market. "In fiscal year 2024, Indian products such as chili peppers, iron ore and cotton yarn saw significant export growth to China, surging by over 17 percent, 160 percent and 240 percent," Xu noted. He encouraged Indian enterprises to leverage platforms like the CIIE to connect with Chinese buyers and explore the potential for economic collaboration.
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At the seventh CIIE, Iran, a member of the SCO, established a national pavilion spanning 132 square meters and a commercial pavilion covering 1,440 sq m. In a signed article published on April 25 in Iran's English-language newspaper Tehran Times, Chinese ambassador to the country, Cong Peiwu, said the CIIE is becoming bigger and better, offering new opportunities for the world with China's new development.
\n
"At present, human society needs international cooperation and sharing more than ever before to solve development problems. Multilateralism is the only choice for addressing global challenges, and economic globalization is an unstoppable trend of history," he said.
\n
"Having the world's second-largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption. Iran is an important member of the SCO family, and China is willing to deepen cooperation with Iran within the SCO framework," he added, while welcoming Iranian companies to participate in the eighth CIIE in November.
\n
The CIIE's effect extends beyond immediate trade deals. A Turkmenistan-based non-alcoholic beverage producer planned to establish its first Chinese branch in Huangpu district, Shanghai, following successful interactions at the expo. This move represents not just an investment project but also the integration of Central Asian enterprises into the Chinese market.
\n
The eighth CIIE will showcase innovative products from well-established companies and brands. It aims to provide more opportunities for enterprises from SCO member states and beyond, promising to deliver mutual benefits and strengthen ties across borders.
A launch ceremony for the first ro-ro route between China's Beibu Gulf Port and Dubai's Jebel Ali Port is held in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in April.
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As the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (and the World Anti-Fascist War) approaches, the Chinese community in the United Arab Emirates recently held a commemorative forum.
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Chinese Ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming attended the event, urging overseas Chinese to uphold the spirit of resistance and contribute to strengthening friendly exchanges between China and the UAE.
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This event underscored the deep friendship and shared historical memories between the two countries, reinforcing the spiritual bond that supports the ongoing deepening of bilateral relations.
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The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE. Over the decades, both countries have seen significant development across various fields, with bilateral relations currently at an all-time high.
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This progress is attributed to the strategic guidance of leaders from both countries, mutually beneficial cooperation, and a solid foundation of public support.
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The UAE is a key comprehensive strategic partner for China, and Chinese officials have expressed a commitment to advancing high-quality cooperation with the UAE under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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China aims to align its development strategies with those of its partner and strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and high-tech areas such as information technology, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and new energy. Meanwhile, the UAE prioritizes its relationship with China, placing it at the forefront of its diplomatic agenda.
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In recent years, China and the UAE have made significant strides in various fields of cooperation, with promising prospects for the high-quality joint development of the BRI. Economically, China has been the UAE's largest trading partner for years, while the UAE is China's largest export market and investment destination among Arab countries. In 2024, the trade volume between the two countries exceeded $101 billion, showcasing the robust resilience of their trade relationship.
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Cooperation extends beyond traditional energy and investment sectors to include emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing, the digital economy, new energy, and biopharmaceuticals, yielding tangible benefits for both populations.
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In terms of cultural exchange, the 100 Schools program for Chinese language teaching in the UAE, launched in 2019, has been highly successful. As of July 2024, 171 public schools offered Chinese courses, with 71,000 primary and secondary school students learning the language, creating a vital platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
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Enhanced transportation links have further accelerated people-to-people interactions between China and the UAE. China Eastern Airlines launched a direct round trip flight between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi on April 28, becoming the first Chinese airline to operate this route. Emirates also launched a direct flight between Dubai and Shenzhen on July 1, and now operates 42 weekly flights between Dubai and major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
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According to data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, 824,000 Chinese tourists visited Dubai in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 31 percent. A spokesperson from the Civil Aviation Administration of China noted that mutually beneficial exchanges and cooperation in civil aviation between China and the UAE will further promote trade growth, people-to-people exchanges, and the healthy and sustainable development of the global aviation industry.
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From shared historical memories to deepening practical cooperation, China-UAE relations are progressing toward a broader future in political trust, economic collaboration, and cultural exchange, continuously driving the creation of a China-UAE community with a shared future, experts said.
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haonan@chinadaily.com.cn
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A launch ceremony for the first ro-ro route between China's Beibu Gulf Port and Dubai's Jebel Ali Port is held in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in April.
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As the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (and the World Anti-Fascist War) approaches, the Chinese community in the United Arab Emirates recently held a commemorative forum.
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Chinese Ambassador to the UAE Zhang Yiming attended the event, urging overseas Chinese to uphold the spirit of resistance and contribute to strengthening friendly exchanges between China and the UAE.
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This event underscored the deep friendship and shared historical memories between the two countries, reinforcing the spiritual bond that supports the ongoing deepening of bilateral relations.
\n
The year 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE. Over the decades, both countries have seen significant development across various fields, with bilateral relations currently at an all-time high.
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This progress is attributed to the strategic guidance of leaders from both countries, mutually beneficial cooperation, and a solid foundation of public support.
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The UAE is a key comprehensive strategic partner for China, and Chinese officials have expressed a commitment to advancing high-quality cooperation with the UAE under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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China aims to align its development strategies with those of its partner and strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and high-tech areas such as information technology, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and new energy. Meanwhile, the UAE prioritizes its relationship with China, placing it at the forefront of its diplomatic agenda.
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In recent years, China and the UAE have made significant strides in various fields of cooperation, with promising prospects for the high-quality joint development of the BRI. Economically, China has been the UAE's largest trading partner for years, while the UAE is China's largest export market and investment destination among Arab countries. In 2024, the trade volume between the two countries exceeded $101 billion, showcasing the robust resilience of their trade relationship.
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Cooperation extends beyond traditional energy and investment sectors to include emerging areas such as advanced manufacturing, the digital economy, new energy, and biopharmaceuticals, yielding tangible benefits for both populations.
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In terms of cultural exchange, the 100 Schools program for Chinese language teaching in the UAE, launched in 2019, has been highly successful. As of July 2024, 171 public schools offered Chinese courses, with 71,000 primary and secondary school students learning the language, creating a vital platform for cultural exchange and mutual understanding.
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Enhanced transportation links have further accelerated people-to-people interactions between China and the UAE. China Eastern Airlines launched a direct round trip flight between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi on April 28, becoming the first Chinese airline to operate this route. Emirates also launched a direct flight between Dubai and Shenzhen on July 1, and now operates 42 weekly flights between Dubai and major Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
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According to data released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, 824,000 Chinese tourists visited Dubai in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 31 percent. A spokesperson from the Civil Aviation Administration of China noted that mutually beneficial exchanges and cooperation in civil aviation between China and the UAE will further promote trade growth, people-to-people exchanges, and the healthy and sustainable development of the global aviation industry.
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From shared historical memories to deepening practical cooperation, China-UAE relations are progressing toward a broader future in political trust, economic collaboration, and cultural exchange, continuously driving the creation of a China-UAE community with a shared future, experts said.
Dai Houliang (right), chairman of CNPC, meets H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC.
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When the United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China in 2012, China National Petroleum Corp, or CNPC, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, also known as ADNOC, have continuously expanded their cooperation, jointly building a more comprehensive energy cooperation framework.
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In 2013, with the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and the UAE found a high degree of alignment in energy interconnection and market integration. That year, CNPC and ADNOC signed the Al Yasat project agreement, making the Chinese company a partner of strategic energy assets in Abu Dhabi.
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In 2017, the two sides inked another cooperation deal for the onshore oil concession, with CNPC appointed as the asset leader for the North-East Bab fields, significantly enhancing their strategic collaboration.
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Following the elevation of China-UAE bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2018, CNPC and ADNOC signed agreements that year to cooperate on the Umm Shaif& Nasr and Lower Zakum offshore fields. This established a cooperation framework in the UAE spanning both onshore and offshore operations and integrating the entire exploration and development industry chain.
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In May 2024, the governments of China and the UAE issued a joint statement which includes strengthened cooperation in renewable energy, oil, and natural gas. Two months later, CNPC and ADNOC signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering the entire oil and gas industry chain, including exploration, research, technology exchange, engineering services, refining and petrochemicals, market sales, international gas project cooperation, and new energy collaboration, thereby deepening their strategic alignment.
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Adhering to the principle of mutual benefit, CNPC leverages its complementary strengths with ADNOC to continuously advance practical cooperation in upstream exploration and development, engineering construction, technical services, oil and gas trade, and scientific research.
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In onshore oilfield development, CNPC utilizes its technological advantages in low-permeability carbonate reservoirs to help boost production and reduce costs in the North-East Bab fields.
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In technological innovation, the two companies have sustained collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as reservoir simulation, drilling acceleration, and smart oilfields. Among them, the "Broadband, Wide-Azimuth, High-Density" seismic exploration technology provides technical support for ADNOC's efforts in increasing production of mature oil fields and developing new resources.
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In engineering construction, the ongoing BAB-Buhasa AiP5 off-plot project, LNG Transmission Pipeline Project, and Project Swing are helping ADNOC substantially increase capacity and operational efficiency, while promoting local project execution capabilities through the introduction of international engineering management models.
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In oilfield services, CNPC has contributed to reducing ADNOC's development costs through its high-quality and efficient drilling services.
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In the equipment sector, hybrid drilling rigs manufactured by CNPC reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and improve drilling efficiency through intelligent remote monitoring and dispatching. In oil and gas trade, CNPC participates in the trade of crude oil, natural gas, refined oil and chemicals, and is the sole Chinese shareholder in the Abu Dhabi Futures Exchange.
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In talent development, ADNOC representatives visit China to gain insights into CNPC's technical and management expertise, while CNPC senior managers engage with ADNOC's core business units, facilitating business cooperation. At the same time, CNPC supports the UAE's Emiratization policy by promoting the recruitment and cultivation of local talent.
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In social responsibility, CNPC promotes the Hundred Schools Project of Chinese language education in the UAE, continuously fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Meanwhile, project teams explore green development pathways in energy exploration and development. In 2024, PetroChina joined the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter launched at COP28 hosted by the UAE.
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Looking ahead, CNPC will continue to uphold open cooperation and innovation-driven development, and work together with ADNOC to build a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable multidimensional China-UAE energy cooperation framework.
Dai Houliang (right), chairman of CNPC, meets H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC.
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When the United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China in 2012, China National Petroleum Corp, or CNPC, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, also known as ADNOC, have continuously expanded their cooperation, jointly building a more comprehensive energy cooperation framework.
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In 2013, with the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and the UAE found a high degree of alignment in energy interconnection and market integration. That year, CNPC and ADNOC signed the Al Yasat project agreement, making the Chinese company a partner of strategic energy assets in Abu Dhabi.
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In 2017, the two sides inked another cooperation deal for the onshore oil concession, with CNPC appointed as the asset leader for the North-East Bab fields, significantly enhancing their strategic collaboration.
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Following the elevation of China-UAE bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2018, CNPC and ADNOC signed agreements that year to cooperate on the Umm Shaif& Nasr and Lower Zakum offshore fields. This established a cooperation framework in the UAE spanning both onshore and offshore operations and integrating the entire exploration and development industry chain.
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In May 2024, the governments of China and the UAE issued a joint statement which includes strengthened cooperation in renewable energy, oil, and natural gas. Two months later, CNPC and ADNOC signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering the entire oil and gas industry chain, including exploration, research, technology exchange, engineering services, refining and petrochemicals, market sales, international gas project cooperation, and new energy collaboration, thereby deepening their strategic alignment.
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Adhering to the principle of mutual benefit, CNPC leverages its complementary strengths with ADNOC to continuously advance practical cooperation in upstream exploration and development, engineering construction, technical services, oil and gas trade, and scientific research.
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In onshore oilfield development, CNPC utilizes its technological advantages in low-permeability carbonate reservoirs to help boost production and reduce costs in the North-East Bab fields.
\n
In technological innovation, the two companies have sustained collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as reservoir simulation, drilling acceleration, and smart oilfields. Among them, the "Broadband, Wide-Azimuth, High-Density" seismic exploration technology provides technical support for ADNOC's efforts in increasing production of mature oil fields and developing new resources.
\n
In engineering construction, the ongoing BAB-Buhasa AiP5 off-plot project, LNG Transmission Pipeline Project, and Project Swing are helping ADNOC substantially increase capacity and operational efficiency, while promoting local project execution capabilities through the introduction of international engineering management models.
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In oilfield services, CNPC has contributed to reducing ADNOC's development costs through its high-quality and efficient drilling services.
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In the equipment sector, hybrid drilling rigs manufactured by CNPC reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and improve drilling efficiency through intelligent remote monitoring and dispatching. In oil and gas trade, CNPC participates in the trade of crude oil, natural gas, refined oil and chemicals, and is the sole Chinese shareholder in the Abu Dhabi Futures Exchange.
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In talent development, ADNOC representatives visit China to gain insights into CNPC's technical and management expertise, while CNPC senior managers engage with ADNOC's core business units, facilitating business cooperation. At the same time, CNPC supports the UAE's Emiratization policy by promoting the recruitment and cultivation of local talent.
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In social responsibility, CNPC promotes the Hundred Schools Project of Chinese language education in the UAE, continuously fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Meanwhile, project teams explore green development pathways in energy exploration and development. In 2024, PetroChina joined the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter launched at COP28 hosted by the UAE.
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Looking ahead, CNPC will continue to uphold open cooperation and innovation-driven development, and work together with ADNOC to build a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable multidimensional China-UAE energy cooperation framework.
Women from Shanghai try out Turkish beverages during the seventh China International Import Expo in November 2024.
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The ancient Silk Road linked China and Turkiye historically, as the two countries were key destinations on the trade route. With the Belt and Road Initiative advancing, both countries have once again strengthened their ties.
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In recent years, the strategic cooperation between the two countries has maintained momentum, with practical cooperation across various fields making progress.
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Currently, more than 1,200 Chinese companies are operating in Turkiye, covering diverse sectors including transportation and logistics, information and telecommunications technology, finance and banking services, as well as conventional and green energy industries.
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For instance, in the new energy vehicle sector, Chinese automaker BYD announced in 2024 that it would invest $1 billion to build a factory in Turkiye to produce new energy vehicles.
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The new manufacturing facility, which is expected to begin production by the end of 2026, is designed to be capable of producing 150,000 units annually.
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The cooperation between the two countries has won acclaim from the Turkish business community.
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Ethem Sancak, chairman of ES Investment, expressed his views on the BRI, saying that it is based on a "win-win" concept in international relations.
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Today, developing countries and the Global South face tremendous opportunities, the most important of which is to build a world characterized by justice, equality, cooperation, freedom, peace and prosperity, Sancak said, noting that the BRI is not just China's initiative but a collective one for all participating countries.
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Turkiye has been a participant in the initiative since 2015. China and Turkiye have historical ties and many cultural similarities. China plays a constructive role on the international stage, pursuing a strategy of global engagement that benefits all countries. Every nation can see its interests reflected in the model China provides, he said.
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Gurkan Yildirim, head of the Turkish Young Businessmen Association, highly praised the cooperation between China and Turkiye. He noted that China has become Turkiye's third-largest global trading partner and its most important trading partner in Asia.
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The two countries have achieved deep integration in industrial and supply chain sectors, he said.
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Chinese customs data show that the bilateral trade volume reached $42.89 billion in 2024 and the figure stood at $22.48 billion during the first half of 2025.
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Yildirim revealed at the end of 2024 that the association planned to establish its first overseas branch, the China Center, in Beijing in 2025. It is to serve as a bridge between Turkiye and China, promoting investment, cooperation and partnerships, and creating a sustainable economic cooperation platform between the two countries.
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Korhan Kurdoglu, chairman of the Turkiye-China Business Council of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye, said that China is not only a priority country for Turkiye but a market of strategic importance. The council has maintained close ties with China for more than 30 years.
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Nowadays, Turkiye's participation in various international exchange events held in China, such as the China International Supply Chain Expo, marks the beginning of new investment stories between the two countries. They will continue to make every effort to strengthen mutual relations, Kurdoglu said.
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As the CEO of an investment company, Kurdoglu said that their Shanghai-based tech company, ATP, is expanding its business into different fields. Meanwhile, Chinese companies have shown increasing interest in Turkiye, indicating growing mutual trust between the two countries. Such investment cooperation will open doors for new collaborations in other areas, he added.
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Kurdoglu emphasized that Turkiye and China are working hard to create a healthy cooperative environment, thereby building a stronger economic structure. With this shared belief, the ties between the business communities of the two countries are expected to strengthen in the coming years.
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Women from Shanghai try out Turkish beverages during the seventh China International Import Expo in November 2024.
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The ancient Silk Road linked China and Turkiye historically, as the two countries were key destinations on the trade route. With the Belt and Road Initiative advancing, both countries have once again strengthened their ties.
\n
In recent years, the strategic cooperation between the two countries has maintained momentum, with practical cooperation across various fields making progress.
\n
Currently, more than 1,200 Chinese companies are operating in Turkiye, covering diverse sectors including transportation and logistics, information and telecommunications technology, finance and banking services, as well as conventional and green energy industries.
\n
For instance, in the new energy vehicle sector, Chinese automaker BYD announced in 2024 that it would invest $1 billion to build a factory in Turkiye to produce new energy vehicles.
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The new manufacturing facility, which is expected to begin production by the end of 2026, is designed to be capable of producing 150,000 units annually.
\n
The cooperation between the two countries has won acclaim from the Turkish business community.
\n
Ethem Sancak, chairman of ES Investment, expressed his views on the BRI, saying that it is based on a "win-win" concept in international relations.
\n
Today, developing countries and the Global South face tremendous opportunities, the most important of which is to build a world characterized by justice, equality, cooperation, freedom, peace and prosperity, Sancak said, noting that the BRI is not just China's initiative but a collective one for all participating countries.
\n
Turkiye has been a participant in the initiative since 2015. China and Turkiye have historical ties and many cultural similarities. China plays a constructive role on the international stage, pursuing a strategy of global engagement that benefits all countries. Every nation can see its interests reflected in the model China provides, he said.
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Gurkan Yildirim, head of the Turkish Young Businessmen Association, highly praised the cooperation between China and Turkiye. He noted that China has become Turkiye's third-largest global trading partner and its most important trading partner in Asia.
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The two countries have achieved deep integration in industrial and supply chain sectors, he said.
\n
Chinese customs data show that the bilateral trade volume reached $42.89 billion in 2024 and the figure stood at $22.48 billion during the first half of 2025.
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Yildirim revealed at the end of 2024 that the association planned to establish its first overseas branch, the China Center, in Beijing in 2025. It is to serve as a bridge between Turkiye and China, promoting investment, cooperation and partnerships, and creating a sustainable economic cooperation platform between the two countries.
\n
Korhan Kurdoglu, chairman of the Turkiye-China Business Council of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye, said that China is not only a priority country for Turkiye but a market of strategic importance. The council has maintained close ties with China for more than 30 years.
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Nowadays, Turkiye's participation in various international exchange events held in China, such as the China International Supply Chain Expo, marks the beginning of new investment stories between the two countries. They will continue to make every effort to strengthen mutual relations, Kurdoglu said.
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As the CEO of an investment company, Kurdoglu said that their Shanghai-based tech company, ATP, is expanding its business into different fields. Meanwhile, Chinese companies have shown increasing interest in Turkiye, indicating growing mutual trust between the two countries. Such investment cooperation will open doors for new collaborations in other areas, he added.
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Kurdoglu emphasized that Turkiye and China are working hard to create a healthy cooperative environment, thereby building a stronger economic structure. With this shared belief, the ties between the business communities of the two countries are expected to strengthen in the coming years.
A China Railway Express freight train crosses through Istanbul's Marmaray subsea tunnel on Nov 7, 2019, marking the first time a cargo train from China reached Europe via this route under the Marmara Sea.
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Türkiye's unique geographic position — connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East — has established the country as the "nexus of the world". Its strategic location, coupled with a dynamic economy, makes Türkiye a natural partner for China in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
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Over the decades, Türkiye-China relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning trade, investment, technology, and infrastructure.
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Strong foundation
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China is Türkiye's largest source of imports and a key trading partner. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute show that their bilateral trade volume reached $48.3 billion in 2024, reflecting mutual development.
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The countries' economic complementarity is evident: China supplies machinery, electronics, and industrial inputs, while Türkiye offers food products, chemicals, and manufactured goods.
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This partnership is reinforced by an alignment between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Türkiye's Middle Corridor strategy, creating a seamless east-west route that enhances global supply chains.
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Business cooperation
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According to official data from Türkiye, China has invested approximately $1.2 billion in Türkiye since 2002, while Turkish companies have invested more than $300 million in China. Today, more than 1,400 Chinese companies operate in Türkiye across diverse sectors.
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Energy and the automotive industry stand out as strategic cooperation areas, reflecting Türkiye's established role as a key supplier to global value chains. Major battery plant projects, including partnerships with Togg, Türkiye's domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, represent landmark investments boosting the country's EV ecosystem and integrating advanced battery technology into European and regional markets.
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These are complemented by significant EV manufacturing facilities serving both domestic and European markets, alongside local production plans to meet rising regional demand.
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Notable Chinese investments span multiple sectors: major research and development centers in Istanbul, driving innovations in AI, cloud, and 5G technologies; manufacturing plants for household appliances, reinforcing Türkiye's role as a global white goods exporter; strategic acquisitions in e-commerce platforms, transforming Türkiye's digital commerce landscape; and key investments in logistics and finance, including port facilities and banking operations.
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These investments generate economic value while fostering technology transfer, employment, and sustainable growth, positioning Türkiye as the nexus of the world for Chinese enterprises seeking global expansion.
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Key sectors
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Infrastructure, energy, and technology stand out as priority cooperation areas. Chinese companies have invested in major power projects, renewable energy facilities, and transport hubs in Türkiye.
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At the same time, Turkish enterprises are exploring opportunities in China's fast-growing consumer and industrial markets.
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The synergy between the Middle Corridor and BRI creates unparalleled opportunities in logistics, enabling Türkiye to serve as a hub for goods flowing between Asia, Europe and Africa. This is matched by collaboration in emerging industries such as green energy, fintech, and smart cities.
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As both nations pursue sustainable and innovation-driven growth, the scope for cooperation will continue to expand. Türkiye's competitive advantages — strategic location, skilled workforce and diversified economy — align with China's vision of high-quality, outward-looking development.
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Looking ahead, Türkiye-China relations are poised to deepen, anchored by shared commitments to connectivity, technological advancement, and economic resilience.
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At the nexus of the world, Türkiye stands ready to work with China to shape a more integrated, prosperous, and sustainable future for both nations and the broader region.
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A China Railway Express freight train crosses through Istanbul's Marmaray subsea tunnel on Nov 7, 2019, marking the first time a cargo train from China reached Europe via this route under the Marmara Sea.
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Türkiye's unique geographic position — connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East — has established the country as the "nexus of the world". Its strategic location, coupled with a dynamic economy, makes Türkiye a natural partner for China in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
\n
Over the decades, Türkiye-China relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning trade, investment, technology, and infrastructure.
\n
Strong foundation
\n
China is Türkiye's largest source of imports and a key trading partner. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute show that their bilateral trade volume reached $48.3 billion in 2024, reflecting mutual development.
\n
The countries' economic complementarity is evident: China supplies machinery, electronics, and industrial inputs, while Türkiye offers food products, chemicals, and manufactured goods.
\n
This partnership is reinforced by an alignment between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Türkiye's Middle Corridor strategy, creating a seamless east-west route that enhances global supply chains.
\n
Business cooperation
\n
According to official data from Türkiye, China has invested approximately $1.2 billion in Türkiye since 2002, while Turkish companies have invested more than $300 million in China. Today, more than 1,400 Chinese companies operate in Türkiye across diverse sectors.
\n
Energy and the automotive industry stand out as strategic cooperation areas, reflecting Türkiye's established role as a key supplier to global value chains. Major battery plant projects, including partnerships with Togg, Türkiye's domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, represent landmark investments boosting the country's EV ecosystem and integrating advanced battery technology into European and regional markets.
\n
These are complemented by significant EV manufacturing facilities serving both domestic and European markets, alongside local production plans to meet rising regional demand.
\n
Notable Chinese investments span multiple sectors: major research and development centers in Istanbul, driving innovations in AI, cloud, and 5G technologies; manufacturing plants for household appliances, reinforcing Türkiye's role as a global white goods exporter; strategic acquisitions in e-commerce platforms, transforming Türkiye's digital commerce landscape; and key investments in logistics and finance, including port facilities and banking operations.
\n
These investments generate economic value while fostering technology transfer, employment, and sustainable growth, positioning Türkiye as the nexus of the world for Chinese enterprises seeking global expansion.
\n
Key sectors
\n
Infrastructure, energy, and technology stand out as priority cooperation areas. Chinese companies have invested in major power projects, renewable energy facilities, and transport hubs in Türkiye.
\n
At the same time, Turkish enterprises are exploring opportunities in China's fast-growing consumer and industrial markets.
\n
The synergy between the Middle Corridor and BRI creates unparalleled opportunities in logistics, enabling Türkiye to serve as a hub for goods flowing between Asia, Europe and Africa. This is matched by collaboration in emerging industries such as green energy, fintech, and smart cities.
\n
As both nations pursue sustainable and innovation-driven growth, the scope for cooperation will continue to expand. Türkiye's competitive advantages — strategic location, skilled workforce and diversified economy — align with China's vision of high-quality, outward-looking development.
\n
Looking ahead, Türkiye-China relations are poised to deepen, anchored by shared commitments to connectivity, technological advancement, and economic resilience.
\n
At the nexus of the world, Türkiye stands ready to work with China to shape a more integrated, prosperous, and sustainable future for both nations and the broader region.
China's economy showed signs of improvement in August as policy measures established to balance domestic demand and supply took effect and a recovering capital market lifted confidence, analysts and executives said.
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They cautioned, however, that sustaining the improvement will require more policy support amid external uncertainties, including fresh fiscal and monetary easing, bolder steps to stabilize the housing market and reforms to improve income distribution and spur consumption.
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The official purchasing managers index for the manufacturing sector rose to 49.4 in August from 49.3 in July, indicating a modest recovery in business sentiment, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday.
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The improvement was supported by accelerated production and a slower contraction in market orders, the bureau said. The PMI for the non-manufacturing sector — covering construction and services — came in at 50.3 in August, up from 50.1 the previous month, pointing to a faster expansion.
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A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.
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Zhang Di, chief macroeconomic analyst at China Galaxy Securities, said the recovery in PMI data showed the effects of policy efforts to boost domestic demand and address excessive competition in key sectors.
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"The stability of domestic demand and the stock market uptrend have restored confidence in the economy, while export front-loading further bolstered production," Zhang said. The sub-index gauging capital market service activity remained above 70 for two consecutive months.
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Data from the statistics bureau showed that price competition among manufacturers has eased, as input and factory price indexes reached 53.3 and 49.1, respectively, with both having risen for three straight months.
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The figures also pointed to improved business expectations and continued manufacturing upgrades. In August, the PMIs for high-tech and equipment manufacturing rose to 51.9 and 50.5, respectively, while the index for manufacturers' expectations of production and operations climbed to 53.7.
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Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said that with policy measures taking hold and the peak production and sales season approaching in September and October, key economic indicators are expected to improve further.
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However, Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, noted that the real estate sector's adjustment continued in August while consumer spending remained weak, leaving the manufacturing PMI in contraction territory for the fifth consecutive month.
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The PMI for the construction industry, which is closely tied to real estate, fell to 49.1 in August from 50.6 the previous month, the NBS said.
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Third-quarter economic momentum may wane compared with the second quarter as export front-loading tapers off while the property market adjustment lingers, Wang said. This means additional policies, including ramped-up fiscal support, stronger measures to stabilize the property market, interest rates cuts and lowered reserve requirement ratio, will likely spur demand in the fourth quarter.
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Xu Gao, chief economist at BOC International, said recently that stronger efforts to bolster demand remain essential alongside measures to manage capacity. He added that restructuring income distribution to boost consumption should be the top priority.
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Premier Li Qiang stressed the importance of efforts to meet the country's annual socioeconomic development goals and solid measures to consolidate the stabilizing trend in the property market while chairing the ninth plenary meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet, in August.
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Yin Kuo — chairman of Shenzhen Xiaokuo Technology Co, the company behind tooth care brand Canban — said long-term confidence in China's economic fundamentals remains strong despite short-term volatility.
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"In the long run, we have the world's best supply chain and some of the most hardworking and innovative entrepreneurs," Yin said. "GDP continues to grow steadily, and in this environment, some short-term volatility is completely normal."
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Contact the writers at zhoulanxu@chinadaily.com.cn
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China's economy showed signs of improvement in August as policy measures established to balance domestic demand and supply took effect and a recovering capital market lifted confidence, analysts and executives said.
\n
They cautioned, however, that sustaining the improvement will require more policy support amid external uncertainties, including fresh fiscal and monetary easing, bolder steps to stabilize the housing market and reforms to improve income distribution and spur consumption.
\n
The official purchasing managers index for the manufacturing sector rose to 49.4 in August from 49.3 in July, indicating a modest recovery in business sentiment, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday.
\n
The improvement was supported by accelerated production and a slower contraction in market orders, the bureau said. The PMI for the non-manufacturing sector — covering construction and services — came in at 50.3 in August, up from 50.1 the previous month, pointing to a faster expansion.
\n
A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 reflects contraction.
\n
Zhang Di, chief macroeconomic analyst at China Galaxy Securities, said the recovery in PMI data showed the effects of policy efforts to boost domestic demand and address excessive competition in key sectors.
\n
"The stability of domestic demand and the stock market uptrend have restored confidence in the economy, while export front-loading further bolstered production," Zhang said. The sub-index gauging capital market service activity remained above 70 for two consecutive months.
\n
Data from the statistics bureau showed that price competition among manufacturers has eased, as input and factory price indexes reached 53.3 and 49.1, respectively, with both having risen for three straight months.
\n
The figures also pointed to improved business expectations and continued manufacturing upgrades. In August, the PMIs for high-tech and equipment manufacturing rose to 51.9 and 50.5, respectively, while the index for manufacturers' expectations of production and operations climbed to 53.7.
\n
Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said that with policy measures taking hold and the peak production and sales season approaching in September and October, key economic indicators are expected to improve further.
\n
However, Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, noted that the real estate sector's adjustment continued in August while consumer spending remained weak, leaving the manufacturing PMI in contraction territory for the fifth consecutive month.
\n
The PMI for the construction industry, which is closely tied to real estate, fell to 49.1 in August from 50.6 the previous month, the NBS said.
\n
Third-quarter economic momentum may wane compared with the second quarter as export front-loading tapers off while the property market adjustment lingers, Wang said. This means additional policies, including ramped-up fiscal support, stronger measures to stabilize the property market, interest rates cuts and lowered reserve requirement ratio, will likely spur demand in the fourth quarter.
\n
Xu Gao, chief economist at BOC International, said recently that stronger efforts to bolster demand remain essential alongside measures to manage capacity. He added that restructuring income distribution to boost consumption should be the top priority.
\n
Premier Li Qiang stressed the importance of efforts to meet the country's annual socioeconomic development goals and solid measures to consolidate the stabilizing trend in the property market while chairing the ninth plenary meeting of the State Council, China's Cabinet, in August.
\n
Yin Kuo — chairman of Shenzhen Xiaokuo Technology Co, the company behind tooth care brand Canban — said long-term confidence in China's economic fundamentals remains strong despite short-term volatility.
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"In the long run, we have the world's best supply chain and some of the most hardworking and innovative entrepreneurs," Yin said. "GDP continues to grow steadily, and in this environment, some short-term volatility is completely normal."
\n
Contact the writers at zhoulanxu@chinadaily.com.cn
A model airplane soars as new students and their families look on at a show at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics's Jiangjun Road campus in Jiangsu province on Saturday as part of the university's welcoming activities.
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A model airplane soars as new students and their families look on at a show at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics's Jiangjun Road campus in Jiangsu province on Saturday as part of the university's welcoming activities.
Attendees of the symposium announced the launch of the Edgar Snow International Scholars Program, the International Friends Studies Database and the "New Era Snow" Global Media Interview Initiative.
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Online Scan the code to watch the video.
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Foreigners who shared stories about the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) with the world should be honored and commemorated as their efforts contributed to the victory, participants of a symposium said.
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The conflict, which was also an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, earned the respect and support of the international community. Friends from all over the world supported China and the Chinese people in various ways, strengthening China's resistance efforts and bolstering the confidence of the Chinese people in their fight, said Wang Gang, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during an international communication symposium on promoting the great spirit of the war and effectively presenting the story of China in the new era.
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"We need to especially thank those international friends who, more than 80 years ago, braved gunfire to spread the true stories of China's suffering and resistance to the world," Wang said at the symposium held in Peking University on Saturday. The symposium also launched new initiatives, including academic, database and media programs, aimed at carrying forward the spirit embodied by Western journalist Edgar Snow.
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He said the foreigners went beyond simply making the world aware of China; they also helped the world better understand the nation. In an era when China was misunderstood and belittled, they helped the world see that it was a nation resisting invasion with flesh and blood.
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"At a time when many Western media outlets depicted China's war as a tragedy, they stood up and said, 'This is not a tragedy. It's resistance. It's the vitality of an ancient nation bursting forth in the face of adversity.' This understanding allowed China to be seen on the international stage not as a passive supplicant, but as a companion fighting alongside others," Wang added.
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Eric Foster, nephew of Snow, said history should be remembered and honored. If we don't learn from history, the future is going to repeat itself, he said.
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"The acknowledgment of what took place and how the Chinese people suffered from the aggression is very important. And more people should be aware of it," Foster said.
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In his 1937 book Red Star Over China, Edgar Snow offered a vivid portrayal of the once "mysterious "CPC, showing how it led the revolution and brought dignity and equality to the people.
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Foster said he only first heard about the Nanjing Massacre when he came to China for the first time in 2010. All people in the United States have heard about is the Holocaust in Europe; they don't know about the mass killings in Asia and Nanjing, Jiangsu province, he added.
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"Also, it's sad to see that there are still some people in Japan who try to deny that the Nanjing Massacre ever happened, even though there were so many eyewitnesses and so much documentation from the soldiers themselves that they committed these atrocities. They are just pretending to be blind," he added.
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Michael Crook, son of British communist David Crook, said Red Star Over China was the reason his father came to China.
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Japan recently reportedly urged European and Asian countries to refrain from attending the military parade and other events on Wednesday in Beijing — commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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"People should understand that it's a move from the Japanese government, but not its people. I believe most Japanese people are peace-loving and against fascism," he added.
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Remembering history isn't about dwelling on historical grievances but about reminding the world that the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War was a victory for all humanity. Everyone who fought valiantly deserves to be remembered, and any attempt to erase the contributions of other countries is a betrayal of history and a desecration of those who sacrificed their lives, Wang said.
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cuijia@chinadaily.com.cn
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Attendees of the symposium announced the launch of the Edgar Snow International Scholars Program, the International Friends Studies Database and the "New Era Snow" Global Media Interview Initiative.
\n
Online Scan the code to watch the video.
\n
Foreigners who shared stories about the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) with the world should be honored and commemorated as their efforts contributed to the victory, participants of a symposium said.
\n
The conflict, which was also an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, earned the respect and support of the international community. Friends from all over the world supported China and the Chinese people in various ways, strengthening China's resistance efforts and bolstering the confidence of the Chinese people in their fight, said Wang Gang, deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during an international communication symposium on promoting the great spirit of the war and effectively presenting the story of China in the new era.
\n
"We need to especially thank those international friends who, more than 80 years ago, braved gunfire to spread the true stories of China's suffering and resistance to the world," Wang said at the symposium held in Peking University on Saturday. The symposium also launched new initiatives, including academic, database and media programs, aimed at carrying forward the spirit embodied by Western journalist Edgar Snow.
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He said the foreigners went beyond simply making the world aware of China; they also helped the world better understand the nation. In an era when China was misunderstood and belittled, they helped the world see that it was a nation resisting invasion with flesh and blood.
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"At a time when many Western media outlets depicted China's war as a tragedy, they stood up and said, 'This is not a tragedy. It's resistance. It's the vitality of an ancient nation bursting forth in the face of adversity.' This understanding allowed China to be seen on the international stage not as a passive supplicant, but as a companion fighting alongside others," Wang added.
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Eric Foster, nephew of Snow, said history should be remembered and honored. If we don't learn from history, the future is going to repeat itself, he said.
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"The acknowledgment of what took place and how the Chinese people suffered from the aggression is very important. And more people should be aware of it," Foster said.
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In his 1937 book Red Star Over China, Edgar Snow offered a vivid portrayal of the once "mysterious "CPC, showing how it led the revolution and brought dignity and equality to the people.
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Foster said he only first heard about the Nanjing Massacre when he came to China for the first time in 2010. All people in the United States have heard about is the Holocaust in Europe; they don't know about the mass killings in Asia and Nanjing, Jiangsu province, he added.
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"Also, it's sad to see that there are still some people in Japan who try to deny that the Nanjing Massacre ever happened, even though there were so many eyewitnesses and so much documentation from the soldiers themselves that they committed these atrocities. They are just pretending to be blind," he added.
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Michael Crook, son of British communist David Crook, said Red Star Over China was the reason his father came to China.
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Japan recently reportedly urged European and Asian countries to refrain from attending the military parade and other events on Wednesday in Beijing — commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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"People should understand that it's a move from the Japanese government, but not its people. I believe most Japanese people are peace-loving and against fascism," he added.
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Remembering history isn't about dwelling on historical grievances but about reminding the world that the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War was a victory for all humanity. Everyone who fought valiantly deserves to be remembered, and any attempt to erase the contributions of other countries is a betrayal of history and a desecration of those who sacrificed their lives, Wang said.
China has released its fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), while also honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces, officials said on Sunday.
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On Friday, authorities released the list of 34 national-level memorial facilities and sites dedicated to the war, along with the fourth batch of 43 renowned heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Senior officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the National Cultural Heritage Administration introduced the lists and provided updates on restoration and protection efforts at a news conference on Sunday morning.
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The latest designations underscore the Communist Party of China's pivotal role in leading the resistance against Japanese forces and reflect how Chinese people fought alongside international antifascist forces. They also honor sacrifices made on the battlefield and pay tribute to the contributions of overseas Chinese, according to Ma Feixiong, vice-minister of veterans affairs.
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Among the sites included are a memorial park in Shandan county, Gansu province, dedicated to New Zealand-born writer Rewi Alley and British journalist George Aylwin Hogg — both of whom supported China during the war — as well as the Red Army East Expedition Memorial Hall in Shilou county, Shanxi province.
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Four of the newly designated national-level memorial facilities and sites are located outside the Chinese mainland, in countries such as the Philippines and Myanmar. One example is a monument in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar, dedicated to soldiers of the Chinese Expeditionary Force who fell in battle during World War II.
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Such memorial facilities, officials said, testify to the unity of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, who joined the fight against the Japanese invasion under the banner of the national united front.
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China has established more than 100 overseas memorial facilities and sites related to the war — including more than 30 in countries such as Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Russia, and more than 80 in Hong Kong and Macao.
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From 2014 to 2020, China released three previous batches of lists, recognizing a total of 260 national-level memorial facilities and sites and 1,085 heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Sun Deli, deputy administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, highlighted the role of such sites in patriotic education, noting that more than 500 themed exhibitions on the war are held annually across the country, attracting more than 60 million visitors. Ninety-six memorial sites and facilities have been designated as national demonstration bases for patriotic education.
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From July to September, about 1,000 themed exhibitions were launched nationwide to strengthen the educational and inspirational role of cultural relics from the war.
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In September, a special exhibition themed International Friends and China's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened alongside a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers, volunteer pilots from the United States who supported China. Additional events such as forums, touring speeches and storytelling competitions are also planned.
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China has more than 10,000 immovable cultural relics and more than 500,000 movable relics related to the war, Sun said. He called them invaluable and irreplaceable pieces of heritage, stressing the importance of preservation.
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More than 3,000 conservation projects have been completed nationwide, covering site restoration, exhibition upgrades and environmental improvements. Hazards at major sites have been addressed, and the overall condition of cultural relics has improved, according to Sun.
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China has released its fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), while also honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces, officials said on Sunday.
\n
On Friday, authorities released the list of 34 national-level memorial facilities and sites dedicated to the war, along with the fourth batch of 43 renowned heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
\n
Senior officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the National Cultural Heritage Administration introduced the lists and provided updates on restoration and protection efforts at a news conference on Sunday morning.
\n
The latest designations underscore the Communist Party of China's pivotal role in leading the resistance against Japanese forces and reflect how Chinese people fought alongside international antifascist forces. They also honor sacrifices made on the battlefield and pay tribute to the contributions of overseas Chinese, according to Ma Feixiong, vice-minister of veterans affairs.
\n
Among the sites included are a memorial park in Shandan county, Gansu province, dedicated to New Zealand-born writer Rewi Alley and British journalist George Aylwin Hogg — both of whom supported China during the war — as well as the Red Army East Expedition Memorial Hall in Shilou county, Shanxi province.
\n
Four of the newly designated national-level memorial facilities and sites are located outside the Chinese mainland, in countries such as the Philippines and Myanmar. One example is a monument in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar, dedicated to soldiers of the Chinese Expeditionary Force who fell in battle during World War II.
\n
Such memorial facilities, officials said, testify to the unity of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, who joined the fight against the Japanese invasion under the banner of the national united front.
\n
China has established more than 100 overseas memorial facilities and sites related to the war — including more than 30 in countries such as Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Russia, and more than 80 in Hong Kong and Macao.
\n
From 2014 to 2020, China released three previous batches of lists, recognizing a total of 260 national-level memorial facilities and sites and 1,085 heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
\n
Sun Deli, deputy administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, highlighted the role of such sites in patriotic education, noting that more than 500 themed exhibitions on the war are held annually across the country, attracting more than 60 million visitors. Ninety-six memorial sites and facilities have been designated as national demonstration bases for patriotic education.
\n
From July to September, about 1,000 themed exhibitions were launched nationwide to strengthen the educational and inspirational role of cultural relics from the war.
\n
In September, a special exhibition themed International Friends and China's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened alongside a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers, volunteer pilots from the United States who supported China. Additional events such as forums, touring speeches and storytelling competitions are also planned.
\n
China has more than 10,000 immovable cultural relics and more than 500,000 movable relics related to the war, Sun said. He called them invaluable and irreplaceable pieces of heritage, stressing the importance of preservation.
\n
More than 3,000 conservation projects have been completed nationwide, covering site restoration, exhibition upgrades and environmental improvements. Hazards at major sites have been addressed, and the overall condition of cultural relics has improved, according to Sun.
Eighteen students and faculty members from Suez Canal University in Egypt completed a 15-day summer program in Beijing recently, where they studied traditional Chinese veterinary medicine through a mix of lectures, clinical observation and practice.
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The summer school, organized by the China Agricultural University, aims to build an international platform for exchanges in traditional veterinary medicine while exploring its applications in animal health.
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The curriculum included fundamental TCVM concepts such as the doctrine of internal organs and clinical training, including acupuncture on cats and dogs, pulse diagnosis and the identification of herbal medicines.
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"What impressed me most was pulse diagnosis," said Mostafa Zein, a veterinary medicine student from Suez Canal University. "In Egypt, we rely heavily on instruments and laboratory tests. But here, through simple sensory observation, we could gain extensive information about an animal's condition. It was a very different approach," he said.
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Omar Sherif, another student participant, said he was impressed by acupuncture. "We had heard of it in Egypt, but this was my first time seeing it applied in practice. I was amazed that tiny needles could have such diverse effects on animals, even helping with conditions once thought untreatable," he said, adding that he would share the knowledge back home.
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According to Hu Yusheng, vice-president of China Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the program was designed with Egypt's cultural and medical traditions in mind.
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"We knew that in Egyptian traditional medicine, there are practices like cupping and bloodletting, so we focused on external therapies as an entry point," said Hu, who was also a teacher at the summer program.
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"By letting students feel the animal's pulse before and after acupuncture, they could immediately sense the changes, which they found fascinating."
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Students also observed acupuncture used on horses, a practice with a long history in TCVM. "This was particularly relevant, as the equestrian culture remains strong in Egypt and across the Arab world," Hu said.
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Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has been practiced for centuries, with treatments such as acupuncture and herbal remedies originally developed for large animals and now increasingly applied in companion animal care. With the global pet industry and equine sectors growing rapidly, TCVM is gaining new opportunities.
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Pet diseases, including tumors and immune disorders, have become more common, and expectations from veterinary care are rising, according to Hu.
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"Acupuncture and herbal medicine can improve animals' immunity, enhance recovery after chemotherapy, and improve their quality of life, providing the veterinary world with an important perspective rooted in Eastern wisdom," he said.
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The program is expected to be the beginning of long-term academic cooperation between the China Agricultural University and Suez Canal University.
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Ibrahim Hegab, a professor from Suez Canal University who participated in the summer school, said at the closing ceremony that TCVM is an evolving science.
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"Research continues to shed light on the mechanism behind these ancient practices and their innovations drive the development of new applications and formulations," he said, adding that they would continue to learn about the profound benefits the science offers.
Eighteen students and faculty members from Suez Canal University in Egypt completed a 15-day summer program in Beijing recently, where they studied traditional Chinese veterinary medicine through a mix of lectures, clinical observation and practice.
\n
The summer school, organized by the China Agricultural University, aims to build an international platform for exchanges in traditional veterinary medicine while exploring its applications in animal health.
\n
The curriculum included fundamental TCVM concepts such as the doctrine of internal organs and clinical training, including acupuncture on cats and dogs, pulse diagnosis and the identification of herbal medicines.
\n
"What impressed me most was pulse diagnosis," said Mostafa Zein, a veterinary medicine student from Suez Canal University. "In Egypt, we rely heavily on instruments and laboratory tests. But here, through simple sensory observation, we could gain extensive information about an animal's condition. It was a very different approach," he said.
\n
Omar Sherif, another student participant, said he was impressed by acupuncture. "We had heard of it in Egypt, but this was my first time seeing it applied in practice. I was amazed that tiny needles could have such diverse effects on animals, even helping with conditions once thought untreatable," he said, adding that he would share the knowledge back home.
\n
According to Hu Yusheng, vice-president of China Agricultural University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, the program was designed with Egypt's cultural and medical traditions in mind.
\n
"We knew that in Egyptian traditional medicine, there are practices like cupping and bloodletting, so we focused on external therapies as an entry point," said Hu, who was also a teacher at the summer program.
\n
"By letting students feel the animal's pulse before and after acupuncture, they could immediately sense the changes, which they found fascinating."
\n
Students also observed acupuncture used on horses, a practice with a long history in TCVM. "This was particularly relevant, as the equestrian culture remains strong in Egypt and across the Arab world," Hu said.
\n
Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has been practiced for centuries, with treatments such as acupuncture and herbal remedies originally developed for large animals and now increasingly applied in companion animal care. With the global pet industry and equine sectors growing rapidly, TCVM is gaining new opportunities.
\n
Pet diseases, including tumors and immune disorders, have become more common, and expectations from veterinary care are rising, according to Hu.
\n
"Acupuncture and herbal medicine can improve animals' immunity, enhance recovery after chemotherapy, and improve their quality of life, providing the veterinary world with an important perspective rooted in Eastern wisdom," he said.
\n
The program is expected to be the beginning of long-term academic cooperation between the China Agricultural University and Suez Canal University.
\n
Ibrahim Hegab, a professor from Suez Canal University who participated in the summer school, said at the closing ceremony that TCVM is an evolving science.
\n
"Research continues to shed light on the mechanism behind these ancient practices and their innovations drive the development of new applications and formulations," he said, adding that they would continue to learn about the profound benefits the science offers.
A visitor (right) experiences a massage treatment conducted by an intelligent robot at a health maintenance store in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 18.
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Visitors experience artificial intelligence phototaking during Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on July 2.
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Exhibitors promote products through livestreaming during the China Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (Autumn) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Aug 15.
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China is overhauling its pricing law after nearly three decades, a critical revision aimed at curbing cutthroat price wars, algorithm discrimination and other unfair market practices in the world's second-largest economy.
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The draft amendment to the pricing law has been jointly drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic regulator, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the nation's top market regulator.
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The move marks the first revision since the law was enacted in 1998 and placed on the legislative agenda of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress in 2003. The current draft amendment was released for public comment late in July.
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The 27-year-old law's rewrite comes as China confronts a phenomenon increasingly lamented by economists and business executives alike — cutthroat competition, where firms spiral into destructive internal competition, often slashing prices below cost to gain market share.
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Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said: "The amendment sends a clear signal that maintaining fair market competition is nonnegotiable.
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"Selling below cost is a malignant form of involution. When it spreads, it erodes profit margins, drives more firms into losses and makes it harder to stabilize production or create jobs. It even hurts household income growth, particularly for low- and middle-income earners."
\n
At the heart of the amendment are tougher and clearer rules on predatory pricing. The current law, experts said, applies only to goods and to sellers.
\n
The revision, in particular, would broaden its reach to cover services and extend liability to third parties such as online platforms that set pricing rules.
\n
The revised Article 14, for instance, seeks to ban operators from selling goods or services below cost for the purpose of "crowding out competitors or monopolizing the market", unless there are legitimate reasons such as clearance of perishable, seasonal or overstocked items. It also specifies that platforms cannot force other operators to price below cost.
\n
Han Wei, an associate professor at the Law School of the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said, "The wording distills the essence of predatory pricing into two elements: the means, which is below-cost pricing, and the purpose, which is exclusion or monopoly."
\n
Han added that including services and platforms into the amended law closes regulatory gaps. "It's especially important for sectors like food delivery, ride-hailing or online retailing, where platforms sometimes compel merchants to follow their rules, forcing them into loss-making price battles."
\n
China is strengthening oversight of what it describes as involution-style competition, or cutthroat competition, and is aiming to foster a market that rewards quality and innovation while promoting healthier, more sustainable industrial development.
\n
The 2025 Government Work Report released in March vowed to take comprehensive steps to address intense competition or cutthroat competition.
\n
The focus was cemented at a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs on July 1, where policymakers pledged to tackle disorderly low-price competition, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and facilitate the orderly exit of outdated production capacities.
\n
Notably, the latest amendment also ventures into algorithmic pricing, data abuse and technology-enabled price manipulation, all of which are new problems emerging amid the development of the country's booming digital economy.
\n
The proposed law reflects a transformed landscape. When the pricing law was first enacted, many goods and services were still led by people. Today, prices are largely market-driven and new business models emerge constantly, from livestream shopping to instant delivery.
\n
Market regulators are facing problems unheard of a generation ago: flash sales triggered by algorithms, services unbundled to hide costs, and industries suffering self-inflicted price wars.
\n
Liu Wuxing, director of the NDRC's price monitoring center, said that pricing work is facing clear changes, where most prices are now determined by the market. New industries, new models, and new formats are emerging, and low-price disorderly competition has become more prominent, Liu said.
\n
The amendment adds a provision that operators "must not use data, algorithms, technology or rules to engage in unfair pricing behavior".
\n
Meng Yanbei, professor at the Law School of Renmin University of China, said that as business and profit models continue to change in the digital economy, laws must evolve to address unfair practices.
\n
"This amendment is a direct response to phenomena like algorithmic discrimination and big data backstabbing, where loyal customers end up paying more because platforms know their habits."
\n
The draft also clarifies rules on collusion, price gouging and discrimination, and forbids public utilities, industry associations and others from abusing influence to force sales, bundle products or charge unreasonable fees.
\n
Penalties are set to rise, including stiffer fines for failing to display prices clearly or refusing to provide truthful cost data during inspections.
\n
Su Haopeng, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics and director of its consumer protection law research center, said the amendment is "in time".
\n
"Digital tools have amplified both the reach and the opacity of pricing strategies. When platforms tweak algorithms or segment users, they can create unfair advantages that harm both competitors and consumers. The law now makes clear these practices will be subject to scrutiny."
\n
The draft amendment is not happening in vacuum. It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
\n
These laws already prohibit dominant firms from predatory pricing or forcing merchants into "either-or" choices.
\n
Han from CASS said that governance of disorderly competition needs synergy.
\n
"Each law tackles a different piece of the puzzle, but together they form a comprehensive oversight system. This will help rein in the worst forms of cutthroat competition," he said.
\n
Officials also want enforcement to have teeth. The draft this time raises the cost for violations, making fines more substantial and spelling out liability for those who obstruct investigations.
\n
It refines government pricing powers, allowing authorities to set pricing mechanisms rather than just fix prices and requiring cost reviews and public consultation before decisions.
\n
Guo, from the CAMR, said these changes have a strategic dimension. "In a world of uncertainty, strengthening rules for fair, lawful price competition helps make China's unified national market more attractive, both internally and externally. It's not just about disciplining firms; it's about supporting high-quality growth."
\n
Industry experts said that unrestrained competition could undermine profitability across sectors, discouraging investment and innovation. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics or consumer services, price dumping can spread losses and shrink payrolls.
\n
In the new energy vehicle sector, for instance, manufacturers have been engaged in relentless price undercutting in an effort to prop up sales, resulting in declining profitability and stoking concerns about deteriorating quality.
\n
In early 2025, over 60 car models slashed prices in China. Industry-wide net margins fell to 4.3 percent last year, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.
\n
Guo warned of wider consequences. "When profits erode, firms cannot sustain operations or expand hiring. In major public-interest sectors or when serious market failures occur, the government has to step in with stronger legal tools to correct the course."
\n
The amendment thus positions price regulation as a foundation for the "high-quality development" China champions, a concept that ties economic efficiency to fairness and innovation.
\n
For consumers, the law could mean more transparent and predictable pricing, fewer bait-and-switch tactics and stronger protections in the online world. For businesses, it signals not only a tougher stance on reckless competition, but also clearer rules of engagement, Guo said.
\n
Ultimately, the 27-year-old law's rewrite is more than a necessity.
\n
As Guo put it: "The market today is bigger, faster and more complex. Without updated rules, competition can become chaos. This amendment is about steering that energy into productive, sustainable growth."
A visitor (right) experiences a massage treatment conducted by an intelligent robot at a health maintenance store in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 18.
\n
Visitors experience artificial intelligence phototaking during Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on July 2.
\n
Exhibitors promote products through livestreaming during the China Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (Autumn) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Aug 15.
\n
China is overhauling its pricing law after nearly three decades, a critical revision aimed at curbing cutthroat price wars, algorithm discrimination and other unfair market practices in the world's second-largest economy.
\n
The draft amendment to the pricing law has been jointly drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic regulator, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the nation's top market regulator.
\n
The move marks the first revision since the law was enacted in 1998 and placed on the legislative agenda of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress in 2003. The current draft amendment was released for public comment late in July.
\n
The 27-year-old law's rewrite comes as China confronts a phenomenon increasingly lamented by economists and business executives alike — cutthroat competition, where firms spiral into destructive internal competition, often slashing prices below cost to gain market share.
\n
Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said: "The amendment sends a clear signal that maintaining fair market competition is nonnegotiable.
\n
"Selling below cost is a malignant form of involution. When it spreads, it erodes profit margins, drives more firms into losses and makes it harder to stabilize production or create jobs. It even hurts household income growth, particularly for low- and middle-income earners."
\n
At the heart of the amendment are tougher and clearer rules on predatory pricing. The current law, experts said, applies only to goods and to sellers.
\n
The revision, in particular, would broaden its reach to cover services and extend liability to third parties such as online platforms that set pricing rules.
\n
The revised Article 14, for instance, seeks to ban operators from selling goods or services below cost for the purpose of "crowding out competitors or monopolizing the market", unless there are legitimate reasons such as clearance of perishable, seasonal or overstocked items. It also specifies that platforms cannot force other operators to price below cost.
\n
Han Wei, an associate professor at the Law School of the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said, "The wording distills the essence of predatory pricing into two elements: the means, which is below-cost pricing, and the purpose, which is exclusion or monopoly."
\n
Han added that including services and platforms into the amended law closes regulatory gaps. "It's especially important for sectors like food delivery, ride-hailing or online retailing, where platforms sometimes compel merchants to follow their rules, forcing them into loss-making price battles."
\n
China is strengthening oversight of what it describes as involution-style competition, or cutthroat competition, and is aiming to foster a market that rewards quality and innovation while promoting healthier, more sustainable industrial development.
\n
The 2025 Government Work Report released in March vowed to take comprehensive steps to address intense competition or cutthroat competition.
\n
The focus was cemented at a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs on July 1, where policymakers pledged to tackle disorderly low-price competition, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and facilitate the orderly exit of outdated production capacities.
\n
Notably, the latest amendment also ventures into algorithmic pricing, data abuse and technology-enabled price manipulation, all of which are new problems emerging amid the development of the country's booming digital economy.
\n
The proposed law reflects a transformed landscape. When the pricing law was first enacted, many goods and services were still led by people. Today, prices are largely market-driven and new business models emerge constantly, from livestream shopping to instant delivery.
\n
Market regulators are facing problems unheard of a generation ago: flash sales triggered by algorithms, services unbundled to hide costs, and industries suffering self-inflicted price wars.
\n
Liu Wuxing, director of the NDRC's price monitoring center, said that pricing work is facing clear changes, where most prices are now determined by the market. New industries, new models, and new formats are emerging, and low-price disorderly competition has become more prominent, Liu said.
\n
The amendment adds a provision that operators "must not use data, algorithms, technology or rules to engage in unfair pricing behavior".
\n
Meng Yanbei, professor at the Law School of Renmin University of China, said that as business and profit models continue to change in the digital economy, laws must evolve to address unfair practices.
\n
"This amendment is a direct response to phenomena like algorithmic discrimination and big data backstabbing, where loyal customers end up paying more because platforms know their habits."
\n
The draft also clarifies rules on collusion, price gouging and discrimination, and forbids public utilities, industry associations and others from abusing influence to force sales, bundle products or charge unreasonable fees.
\n
Penalties are set to rise, including stiffer fines for failing to display prices clearly or refusing to provide truthful cost data during inspections.
\n
Su Haopeng, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics and director of its consumer protection law research center, said the amendment is "in time".
\n
"Digital tools have amplified both the reach and the opacity of pricing strategies. When platforms tweak algorithms or segment users, they can create unfair advantages that harm both competitors and consumers. The law now makes clear these practices will be subject to scrutiny."
\n
The draft amendment is not happening in vacuum. It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
\n
These laws already prohibit dominant firms from predatory pricing or forcing merchants into "either-or" choices.
\n
Han from CASS said that governance of disorderly competition needs synergy.
\n
"Each law tackles a different piece of the puzzle, but together they form a comprehensive oversight system. This will help rein in the worst forms of cutthroat competition," he said.
\n
Officials also want enforcement to have teeth. The draft this time raises the cost for violations, making fines more substantial and spelling out liability for those who obstruct investigations.
\n
It refines government pricing powers, allowing authorities to set pricing mechanisms rather than just fix prices and requiring cost reviews and public consultation before decisions.
\n
Guo, from the CAMR, said these changes have a strategic dimension. "In a world of uncertainty, strengthening rules for fair, lawful price competition helps make China's unified national market more attractive, both internally and externally. It's not just about disciplining firms; it's about supporting high-quality growth."
\n
Industry experts said that unrestrained competition could undermine profitability across sectors, discouraging investment and innovation. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics or consumer services, price dumping can spread losses and shrink payrolls.
\n
In the new energy vehicle sector, for instance, manufacturers have been engaged in relentless price undercutting in an effort to prop up sales, resulting in declining profitability and stoking concerns about deteriorating quality.
\n
In early 2025, over 60 car models slashed prices in China. Industry-wide net margins fell to 4.3 percent last year, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.
\n
Guo warned of wider consequences. "When profits erode, firms cannot sustain operations or expand hiring. In major public-interest sectors or when serious market failures occur, the government has to step in with stronger legal tools to correct the course."
\n
The amendment thus positions price regulation as a foundation for the "high-quality development" China champions, a concept that ties economic efficiency to fairness and innovation.
\n
For consumers, the law could mean more transparent and predictable pricing, fewer bait-and-switch tactics and stronger protections in the online world. For businesses, it signals not only a tougher stance on reckless competition, but also clearer rules of engagement, Guo said.
\n
Ultimately, the 27-year-old law's rewrite is more than a necessity.
\n
As Guo put it: "The market today is bigger, faster and more complex. Without updated rules, competition can become chaos. This amendment is about steering that energy into productive, sustainable growth."
I spent months immersed in China's auto industry, and it has been a study in contrasts.
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On the one hand, the numbers are staggering.
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China has been the world's largest car producer and seller for 16 consecutive years. Last year, it overtook Japan to become the top car exporter, cementing its place as a true automotive powerhouse.
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But step into a dealership or talk to suppliers, and the picture is very different. The mood is tense. A relentless cycle of price wars is eroding profits and testing the patience of everyone from factory floors to boardrooms.
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According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, retail losses from these price battles totaled a jaw-dropping 177.6 billion yuan ($24.7 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024 alone. More than 60 models saw price cuts in just the first four months of this year. Some brands are slashing sticker prices by over 30 percent — a shock to any balance sheet.
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I first noticed the shift when I visited a dealership in eastern China. Posters announcing "record discounts" plastered the showroom windows. When I asked the sales manager whether this was working, he shrugged. "It drives foot traffic," he admitted, "but not enough to cover costs. We're bleeding."
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Industry data back up his frustration. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported that while revenue and costs in the sector both grew around 7-8 percent year-on-year from January to April, profits fell by 5.1 percent. The profit margin for the entire industry dipped to 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, below the average for manufacturing.
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The ripple effect extends beyond showrooms.
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Earlier this year, the China Iron and Steel Association did something previously unheard of: it publicly scolded automakers, accusing them of squeezing suppliers to the brink.
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The backlash is gaining volume. In recent months, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, auto associations and dealer groups have stepped up their messaging — warning about this spiral of cutthroat competition.
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I heard this frustration clearly at a forum hosted by the China Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce. Executives and regulators agreed: the industry needs to move away from destructive discounting.
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"Price wars have no winners and no future," one MIIT official said bluntly. The chamber went a step further, issuing a proposal to reject reckless discounting and return to fair, rational competition.
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Yang Xueliang, senior vice-president of Geely Holding Group, said: "Any company that engages in involution is bound to hit a dead end.
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"Geely will never follow suit and will never become the king of involution, nor will we participate in vicious, destructive competition."
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Other automakers echoed this.
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Changan Auto said it would avoid "bottomless competition", while BYD insisted its future lies in tech innovation. These statements might sound corporate, but they suggest a consensus forming: the industry must rethink what competition means.
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The reasons behind the turmoil are complex.
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Dong Yang, former executive vice-chairman of CAAM, said: "Self-discipline alone won't solve the problem. It takes both a proactive government and a functioning market. Stricter law enforcement against unfair practices and targeted rules are needed to curb involution."
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An Tiecheng, chairman of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, traced it back to structural shifts. "The market is moving from expansion to stock competition," he explained.
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"Meanwhile, export prospects are clouded by growing trade barriers, leaving automakers with little choice but to compete aggressively at home."
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This isn't just a boardroom headache.
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Suppliers are being pushed to cut component prices by 10 to 15 percent annually. "That's dangerous," An warned.
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"It raises the risk of corners being cut on quality. Automakers should abandon short-term profit-seeking, build transparent supply chains, and stop passing all cost pressures down the line."
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As I pieced together these conversations, I kept thinking: China's auto industry is at an inflection point. It is still a global giant, but the race to the bottom threatens to hollow out its gains. Whether it can shift gears — from slashing prices to building value — will decide if this powerhouse can sustain its lead in a rapidly changing market.
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- "content": "
I spent months immersed in China's auto industry, and it has been a study in contrasts.
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On the one hand, the numbers are staggering.
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China has been the world's largest car producer and seller for 16 consecutive years. Last year, it overtook Japan to become the top car exporter, cementing its place as a true automotive powerhouse.
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But step into a dealership or talk to suppliers, and the picture is very different. The mood is tense. A relentless cycle of price wars is eroding profits and testing the patience of everyone from factory floors to boardrooms.
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According to the China Automobile Dealers Association, retail losses from these price battles totaled a jaw-dropping 177.6 billion yuan ($24.7 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024 alone. More than 60 models saw price cuts in just the first four months of this year. Some brands are slashing sticker prices by over 30 percent — a shock to any balance sheet.
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I first noticed the shift when I visited a dealership in eastern China. Posters announcing "record discounts" plastered the showroom windows. When I asked the sales manager whether this was working, he shrugged. "It drives foot traffic," he admitted, "but not enough to cover costs. We're bleeding."
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Industry data back up his frustration. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reported that while revenue and costs in the sector both grew around 7-8 percent year-on-year from January to April, profits fell by 5.1 percent. The profit margin for the entire industry dipped to 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, below the average for manufacturing.
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The ripple effect extends beyond showrooms.
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Earlier this year, the China Iron and Steel Association did something previously unheard of: it publicly scolded automakers, accusing them of squeezing suppliers to the brink.
\n
The backlash is gaining volume. In recent months, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, auto associations and dealer groups have stepped up their messaging — warning about this spiral of cutthroat competition.
\n
I heard this frustration clearly at a forum hosted by the China Auto Dealers Chamber of Commerce. Executives and regulators agreed: the industry needs to move away from destructive discounting.
\n
"Price wars have no winners and no future," one MIIT official said bluntly. The chamber went a step further, issuing a proposal to reject reckless discounting and return to fair, rational competition.
\n
Yang Xueliang, senior vice-president of Geely Holding Group, said: "Any company that engages in involution is bound to hit a dead end.
\n
"Geely will never follow suit and will never become the king of involution, nor will we participate in vicious, destructive competition."
\n
Other automakers echoed this.
\n
Changan Auto said it would avoid "bottomless competition", while BYD insisted its future lies in tech innovation. These statements might sound corporate, but they suggest a consensus forming: the industry must rethink what competition means.
\n
The reasons behind the turmoil are complex.
\n
Dong Yang, former executive vice-chairman of CAAM, said: "Self-discipline alone won't solve the problem. It takes both a proactive government and a functioning market. Stricter law enforcement against unfair practices and targeted rules are needed to curb involution."
\n
An Tiecheng, chairman of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, traced it back to structural shifts. "The market is moving from expansion to stock competition," he explained.
\n
"Meanwhile, export prospects are clouded by growing trade barriers, leaving automakers with little choice but to compete aggressively at home."
\n
This isn't just a boardroom headache.
\n
Suppliers are being pushed to cut component prices by 10 to 15 percent annually. "That's dangerous," An warned.
\n
"It raises the risk of corners being cut on quality. Automakers should abandon short-term profit-seeking, build transparent supply chains, and stop passing all cost pressures down the line."
\n
As I pieced together these conversations, I kept thinking: China's auto industry is at an inflection point. It is still a global giant, but the race to the bottom threatens to hollow out its gains. Whether it can shift gears — from slashing prices to building value — will decide if this powerhouse can sustain its lead in a rapidly changing market.
President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. This meeting, building on their successful dialogue in Kazan in 2024, represents an important moment for China-India relations, and comes at a significant time.
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Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, it presents a key opportunity for the two neighbors to shape their relations by forging a partnership embodying the SCO's spirit of mutual trust, equality and common development.
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In the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the two neighbors' viewing their relationship through a strategic and long-term lens. Identifying China and India as partners rather than adversaries, he highlighted a vision of a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant" — advocating deeper trust, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence that benefit both nations and the Global South.
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This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
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With 10 member states and a growing network of observer states and dialogue partners, the SCO covers about half of the world's population and over 25 percent of global GDP. The SCO Summit provides an ideal platform to foster dialogue that transcends differences and focus on shared goals.
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Central to Xi's remarks was the need for strategic communication to build trust. This is particularly crucial given the complex global landscape, marked by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. By recognizing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, China and India can anchor their relationship in a framework of mutual respect.
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As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
\n
Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
\n
President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
\n
Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
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By managing differences constructively, both nations can ensure that bilateral ties remain resilient, even in the face of challenges. That Modi expressed India's willingness to seek a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the border issue is a welcome sign that India shares the desire to maintain stability.
\n
As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
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The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
\n
Its non-alignment approach, rooted in the "Shanghai Spirit", offers a model for multilateral engagement that contrasts with divisive blocs. The summit, as well as the "SCO Plus" meeting, prioritizes inclusivity and reflects the SCO's commitment to broadening global engagement.
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By prioritizing "bridges over walls", as the SCO ethos encourages, China and India can demonstrate that cooperation between major countries can drive progress for all. The summit in Tianjin is not just a new boost for bilateral relations but a testament to the power of collective action in building a more inclusive and prosperous world.
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- "content": "
President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. This meeting, building on their successful dialogue in Kazan in 2024, represents an important moment for China-India relations, and comes at a significant time.
\n
Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, it presents a key opportunity for the two neighbors to shape their relations by forging a partnership embodying the SCO's spirit of mutual trust, equality and common development.
\n
In the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the two neighbors' viewing their relationship through a strategic and long-term lens. Identifying China and India as partners rather than adversaries, he highlighted a vision of a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant" — advocating deeper trust, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence that benefit both nations and the Global South.
\n
This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
\n
With 10 member states and a growing network of observer states and dialogue partners, the SCO covers about half of the world's population and over 25 percent of global GDP. The SCO Summit provides an ideal platform to foster dialogue that transcends differences and focus on shared goals.
\n
Central to Xi's remarks was the need for strategic communication to build trust. This is particularly crucial given the complex global landscape, marked by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. By recognizing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, China and India can anchor their relationship in a framework of mutual respect.
\n
As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
\n
Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
\n
President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
\n
Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
\n
By managing differences constructively, both nations can ensure that bilateral ties remain resilient, even in the face of challenges. That Modi expressed India's willingness to seek a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the border issue is a welcome sign that India shares the desire to maintain stability.
\n
As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
\n
The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
\n
Its non-alignment approach, rooted in the "Shanghai Spirit", offers a model for multilateral engagement that contrasts with divisive blocs. The summit, as well as the "SCO Plus" meeting, prioritizes inclusivity and reflects the SCO's commitment to broadening global engagement.
\n
By prioritizing "bridges over walls", as the SCO ethos encourages, China and India can demonstrate that cooperation between major countries can drive progress for all. The summit in Tianjin is not just a new boost for bilateral relations but a testament to the power of collective action in building a more inclusive and prosperous world.
In a provocative move that poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability, the United States plans to "temporarily "deploy its Typhon intermediate-range missile system on Japanese territory during a joint US-Japan military exercise from Sept 11 to 25.About 1,900 US and 12,300 Japanese marines and other military personnel will participate in the drill code-named Resolute Dragon. The system will purportedly be withdrawn from Japan after the end of the drill, according to reports.
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The land-based, ground-launched system, which will be positioned about 40 kilometers southeast of Hiroshima, can be used to launch SM-6 multi-role missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose range can reach 2,000 kilometers.
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A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson called the deployment another "destabilizing step" by Washington in "building up the capabilities of its ground-based short- and intermediate-range missiles for the purpose of forward deployment of such systems in various regions of the world".
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It would be the Typhon system's third deployment in the Western Pacific. The US army conducted a live-fire test with the Typhon system in Australia last month, the first time that this missile system was fired on foreign soil. And in April last year, the US shipped the missile system to the Philippines during a joint military drill.
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A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, responding to the move, urged the US and Japan to respect other countries' security concerns, refrain from the deployment of Typhon, and contribute to regional peace and stability with concrete actions. "China has repeatedly expressed grave concerns on relevant issues," spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday, adding that China always opposes the US deploying the Typhon system in Asian countries.
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The joint exercise will start just days after China's scheduled military parade on Sept 3, which is part of a series of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Commenting on this, Kyodo News said in a report that the missile system deployment, for the first time on Japanese territory, is viewed as sending a message to China.
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The joint drills, which focus on "controlling and defending key maritime terrain", reflect a deliberate escalation of the US efforts to build integrated, land-based strike capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region, which will inevitably escalate tensions in East Asia, particularly with Japan's neighboring countries.
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Since its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019, the US, with the purpose of maintaining its hegemonic position globally, has sought to deploy ground-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, which it believes could help beef up military deterrence against China.
\n
The "temporary" deployment of the Typhon system during the joint drills is nothing but a tentative step toward the planned permanent deployment of mid-range missiles in Japan which, if materialized, could upset the existing strategic balance and increase the risk of miscalculation and conflict.
\n
The deployment aims to tilt regional dynamics in favor of increased dependency on US military protection among Asia-Pacific countries, which can be anticipated to lead to increased US arms sales, allowing Washington to extract greater economic and political concessions from its allies. This strategy could have far-reaching negative impacts on regional security and diminish strategic stability by triggering an arms race in the region.
\n
As for Japan, because of its history of militarist aggression, the country's military and security moves have always been scrutinized by its Asian neighbors and the international community. For Japan to ostentatiously show off its military strength and ambition in collaboration with the US shortly after China's parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is tantamount to a betrayal of history and implies an attempt to challenge the moral sensibility of humanity.
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The US and Japan will intensify confrontation and make the region more volatile and insecure if they continue with their adventurous moves in disregard of the security concerns of regional countries.
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- "content": "
In a provocative move that poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability, the United States plans to "temporarily "deploy its Typhon intermediate-range missile system on Japanese territory during a joint US-Japan military exercise from Sept 11 to 25.About 1,900 US and 12,300 Japanese marines and other military personnel will participate in the drill code-named Resolute Dragon. The system will purportedly be withdrawn from Japan after the end of the drill, according to reports.
\n
The land-based, ground-launched system, which will be positioned about 40 kilometers southeast of Hiroshima, can be used to launch SM-6 multi-role missiles and Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose range can reach 2,000 kilometers.
\n
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson called the deployment another "destabilizing step" by Washington in "building up the capabilities of its ground-based short- and intermediate-range missiles for the purpose of forward deployment of such systems in various regions of the world".
\n
It would be the Typhon system's third deployment in the Western Pacific. The US army conducted a live-fire test with the Typhon system in Australia last month, the first time that this missile system was fired on foreign soil. And in April last year, the US shipped the missile system to the Philippines during a joint military drill.
\n
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, responding to the move, urged the US and Japan to respect other countries' security concerns, refrain from the deployment of Typhon, and contribute to regional peace and stability with concrete actions. "China has repeatedly expressed grave concerns on relevant issues," spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday, adding that China always opposes the US deploying the Typhon system in Asian countries.
\n
The joint exercise will start just days after China's scheduled military parade on Sept 3, which is part of a series of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Commenting on this, Kyodo News said in a report that the missile system deployment, for the first time on Japanese territory, is viewed as sending a message to China.
\n
The joint drills, which focus on "controlling and defending key maritime terrain", reflect a deliberate escalation of the US efforts to build integrated, land-based strike capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region, which will inevitably escalate tensions in East Asia, particularly with Japan's neighboring countries.
\n
Since its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in 2019, the US, with the purpose of maintaining its hegemonic position globally, has sought to deploy ground-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, which it believes could help beef up military deterrence against China.
\n
The "temporary" deployment of the Typhon system during the joint drills is nothing but a tentative step toward the planned permanent deployment of mid-range missiles in Japan which, if materialized, could upset the existing strategic balance and increase the risk of miscalculation and conflict.
\n
The deployment aims to tilt regional dynamics in favor of increased dependency on US military protection among Asia-Pacific countries, which can be anticipated to lead to increased US arms sales, allowing Washington to extract greater economic and political concessions from its allies. This strategy could have far-reaching negative impacts on regional security and diminish strategic stability by triggering an arms race in the region.
\n
As for Japan, because of its history of militarist aggression, the country's military and security moves have always been scrutinized by its Asian neighbors and the international community. For Japan to ostentatiously show off its military strength and ambition in collaboration with the US shortly after China's parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is tantamount to a betrayal of history and implies an attempt to challenge the moral sensibility of humanity.
\n
The US and Japan will intensify confrontation and make the region more volatile and insecure if they continue with their adventurous moves in disregard of the security concerns of regional countries.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of China's recovery of the island of Taiwan from Japanese occupation.
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The recovery of the island was a significant achievement of the victory in the war of resistance, a great triumph forged through the successive struggles and bloody sacrifices of the Chinese people, including compatriots on the island. It is a moment worthy of commemoration by all Chinese people.
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People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait look forward to taking part in the commemorations that the Chinese mainland plans to hold that day.
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However, while Taiwan compatriots are invited to attend the relevant activities, as the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities of Taiwan have taken various actions to not only obstruct Taiwan compatriots from taking part in the activities but also sought to distort history.
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For instance, the secessionist-minded DPP leader Lai Ching-te has repeatedly avoided directly referring to "Japanese aggression" and the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, only mentioning Japan's unconditional surrender as "the end of the war".
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The DPP authorities have even threatened to investigate artists who echo the mainland's sentiments, making it part of their attempts to stifle voices that they accuse of associating with "external hostile forces".
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Although these actions have fueled public resentment on the island, the Lai authorities have still gone to great lengths to act against the public's will.
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It is worth noting that recently many Taiwan compatriots have watched the film Dead To Rights in various places other than the island due to the Lai authorities' banning of the movie, which is based on the real-life story of the preservation of photographic evidence of the Japanese army's atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre of 1937.With the historical photos as the foundation, it showcases the resolute resistance of ordinary Chinese people against the Japanese forces.
\n
So what are the motivations for the actions of the Lai authorities?
\n
For one thing, their moves reflect the Lai authorities' "pro-independence" view of history and policies. They are purposely distorting historical facts about the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to serve their secessionist ambition.
\n
The Lai authorities have thus made a series of erroneous claims regarding the war, including trying to efface the role of the Communist Party of China in the war.
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The DPP authorities' effacement of the CPC's role as the central pillar in the war against Japanese aggression is a grave insult to all those Chinese heroes who lost their lives during the war, and a shameless betrayal of the entire Chinese nation.
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Separatist Lai Ching-te even went so far as to refer to Aug 15 as the 80th anniversary of "the end of World War II on the Pacific front" and avoided expressions such as "Japanese aggression" or "victory in the war against Japanese aggression" in a piece of writing he posted that day.
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It is obvious Lai has completely lost his national stance and is intentionally ignoring the historical facts of the Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression.
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It fully reveals the DPP's sinister intentions to misrepresent history, instigate confrontation across the Taiwan Strait, and pursue its secessionist goal by every means possible.
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A poll on Aug 28 showed that Taiwan residents' dissatisfaction with the Lai authorities surpassed 60 percent for the first time since Lai took office last year.
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It is hoped that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will remember the true history, honor the fallen heroes, safeguard the overall interests of the Chinese nation, take resolute steps to oppose "Taiwan independence" and external interference, and jointly pursue the bright future of reunification and national rejuvenation.
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of China's recovery of the island of Taiwan from Japanese occupation.
\n
The recovery of the island was a significant achievement of the victory in the war of resistance, a great triumph forged through the successive struggles and bloody sacrifices of the Chinese people, including compatriots on the island. It is a moment worthy of commemoration by all Chinese people.
\n
People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait look forward to taking part in the commemorations that the Chinese mainland plans to hold that day.
\n
However, while Taiwan compatriots are invited to attend the relevant activities, as the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said, the Democratic Progressive Party authorities of Taiwan have taken various actions to not only obstruct Taiwan compatriots from taking part in the activities but also sought to distort history.
\n
For instance, the secessionist-minded DPP leader Lai Ching-te has repeatedly avoided directly referring to "Japanese aggression" and the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, only mentioning Japan's unconditional surrender as "the end of the war".
\n
The DPP authorities have even threatened to investigate artists who echo the mainland's sentiments, making it part of their attempts to stifle voices that they accuse of associating with "external hostile forces".
\n
Although these actions have fueled public resentment on the island, the Lai authorities have still gone to great lengths to act against the public's will.
\n
It is worth noting that recently many Taiwan compatriots have watched the film Dead To Rights in various places other than the island due to the Lai authorities' banning of the movie, which is based on the real-life story of the preservation of photographic evidence of the Japanese army's atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre of 1937.With the historical photos as the foundation, it showcases the resolute resistance of ordinary Chinese people against the Japanese forces.
\n
So what are the motivations for the actions of the Lai authorities?
\n
For one thing, their moves reflect the Lai authorities' "pro-independence" view of history and policies. They are purposely distorting historical facts about the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to serve their secessionist ambition.
\n
The Lai authorities have thus made a series of erroneous claims regarding the war, including trying to efface the role of the Communist Party of China in the war.
\n
The DPP authorities' effacement of the CPC's role as the central pillar in the war against Japanese aggression is a grave insult to all those Chinese heroes who lost their lives during the war, and a shameless betrayal of the entire Chinese nation.
\n
Separatist Lai Ching-te even went so far as to refer to Aug 15 as the 80th anniversary of "the end of World War II on the Pacific front" and avoided expressions such as "Japanese aggression" or "victory in the war against Japanese aggression" in a piece of writing he posted that day.
\n
It is obvious Lai has completely lost his national stance and is intentionally ignoring the historical facts of the Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression.
\n
It fully reveals the DPP's sinister intentions to misrepresent history, instigate confrontation across the Taiwan Strait, and pursue its secessionist goal by every means possible.
\n
A poll on Aug 28 showed that Taiwan residents' dissatisfaction with the Lai authorities surpassed 60 percent for the first time since Lai took office last year.
\n
It is hoped that compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will remember the true history, honor the fallen heroes, safeguard the overall interests of the Chinese nation, take resolute steps to oppose "Taiwan independence" and external interference, and jointly pursue the bright future of reunification and national rejuvenation.
Editor's Note: In the first half of the year, China's GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year. What is the current macroeconomic situation, how will policies proceed in the second half of the year, what challenges do the current deep-seated reforms face and which reforms should be prioritized during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30)? Yin Yanlin, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, spoke to Jiemian News on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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The external environment has become increasingly complex and severe today. China's economy faces multiple difficulties and challenges, and there is considerable downward pressure. To achieve the annual economic and social development goals, macroeconomic policies must be strengthened in the second half of the year. Incremental reserve policies should be promptly introduced to counter the uncertainties of the international economic cycle.
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The government should implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately easy monetary policies. It should accelerate the issuance of government bonds, but keep ample liquidity and take steps to lower the comprehensive social financing costs. More proactive fiscal policies could be introduced at an appropriate time by launching a new round of "large-scale" investment plans.
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Apart from these steps, the authorities should also stimulate the consumption potential by implementing policies for upgrading equipment and encourage trade-in consumption programs by removing restrictive measures to accelerate new growth points.
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It is necessary to provide interest subsidies to personal consumption loans and to business loans for the service industry, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, simplify procedures and ensure the swift implementation of these policies.
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It is important to intensify efforts to expand effective investment, implement major national strategies and build up security capacities in key areas with high quality. The restrictions on investment in key projects should be further relaxed.
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Consumption can be boosted by stabilizing the real estate market. Greater emphasis should be placed on halting the decline and on promoting the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated housing. In addition, it is necessary to address the risks in key areas, promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, and ensuring people's livelihoods.
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Several economic reforms are required during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). First, reforms of State-owned enterprises will help deepen their innovation efforts, optimize the State-owned economy and make resource allocation more efficient. As for the private sector, it is necessary to better protect property rights, more effectively implement the Private Economy Promotion Law and more strongly safeguard the enthusiasm of private players to develop and stabilize the market expectations.
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Second, it is essential to break down local protectionism and market fragmentation, standardize local investment promotion practices, and improve the fiscal, taxation and statistical accounting systems to make them conducive to a unified market.
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Third, the issues of excessive government intervention and inadequate regulation also need to be addressed. The authorities should further streamline administration to delegate power, deepen reforms of the administrative approval system and minimize government interference in micro-level affairs.
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Fourth, in response to global changes and competition, some domestic rules should be adjusted in accordance with the requirements of high-standard economic and trade agreements. By ensuring institutional opening-up, China can enhance the resilience of its industry and supply chains, and advance further in global competition.
Editor's Note: In the first half of the year, China's GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year. What is the current macroeconomic situation, how will policies proceed in the second half of the year, what challenges do the current deep-seated reforms face and which reforms should be prioritized during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30)? Yin Yanlin, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, spoke to Jiemian News on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n
The external environment has become increasingly complex and severe today. China's economy faces multiple difficulties and challenges, and there is considerable downward pressure. To achieve the annual economic and social development goals, macroeconomic policies must be strengthened in the second half of the year. Incremental reserve policies should be promptly introduced to counter the uncertainties of the international economic cycle.
\n
The government should implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately easy monetary policies. It should accelerate the issuance of government bonds, but keep ample liquidity and take steps to lower the comprehensive social financing costs. More proactive fiscal policies could be introduced at an appropriate time by launching a new round of "large-scale" investment plans.
\n
Apart from these steps, the authorities should also stimulate the consumption potential by implementing policies for upgrading equipment and encourage trade-in consumption programs by removing restrictive measures to accelerate new growth points.
\n
It is necessary to provide interest subsidies to personal consumption loans and to business loans for the service industry, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, simplify procedures and ensure the swift implementation of these policies.
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It is important to intensify efforts to expand effective investment, implement major national strategies and build up security capacities in key areas with high quality. The restrictions on investment in key projects should be further relaxed.
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Consumption can be boosted by stabilizing the real estate market. Greater emphasis should be placed on halting the decline and on promoting the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated housing. In addition, it is necessary to address the risks in key areas, promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, and ensuring people's livelihoods.
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Several economic reforms are required during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). First, reforms of State-owned enterprises will help deepen their innovation efforts, optimize the State-owned economy and make resource allocation more efficient. As for the private sector, it is necessary to better protect property rights, more effectively implement the Private Economy Promotion Law and more strongly safeguard the enthusiasm of private players to develop and stabilize the market expectations.
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Second, it is essential to break down local protectionism and market fragmentation, standardize local investment promotion practices, and improve the fiscal, taxation and statistical accounting systems to make them conducive to a unified market.
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Third, the issues of excessive government intervention and inadequate regulation also need to be addressed. The authorities should further streamline administration to delegate power, deepen reforms of the administrative approval system and minimize government interference in micro-level affairs.
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Fourth, in response to global changes and competition, some domestic rules should be adjusted in accordance with the requirements of high-standard economic and trade agreements. By ensuring institutional opening-up, China can enhance the resilience of its industry and supply chains, and advance further in global competition.
A poster for the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is displayed at Beijing's Shougang Park, which will become the event's permanent venue starting this year.
\n
A night view of Shougang Park.
\n
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, set to take place from Sept 10 to 14 at Beijing's Shougang Park, promises to be a fruitful event, featuring exhibitions, forums and releases centered around achievements in telecoms, finance, tourism, education and other areas of service.
\n
This year's theme, "Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services," aligns with the trends of digitalization, intelligence and sustainability in the service trade, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence, healthcare, smart logistics, and the integration of business, tourism and culture.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 will be held solely at Shougang Park for the first time, utilizing the venue's unique industrial heritage to provide an open and comfortable setting for various activities. The event also marks the initial steps in turning Shougang Park into a "convention town", envisioned as a hub for professional exhibitions and urban renewal.
\n
A significant highlight of this year's fair is its emphasis on international participation, underscoring the platform's value in fostering openness and cooperation. The Global Trade in Services Summit, cohosted by the United Nations Trade and Development, China's Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing government, is to convene global leaders and international organizations' heads to discuss emerging trends in the global service trade.
\n
Australia, the guest country of honor, is to bring nearly 60 organizations. Fifty-four countries and 21 international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, are to set up exhibitions and host events.
\n
Technology is another focal point, with immersive exhibitions and demonstrations showcasing the cutting edge of the service trade. Attendees can experience interactive features such as digital guides, AI demonstrations and a range of robots performing tasks, such as making coffee and playing soccer.
\n
The event is to also host achievement releases and meetings that foster meaningful dialogues and trendsetting thoughts. Thirteen thematic forums, more than 80 special forums, and over 70 business meetings and promotional events are to take place, bringing together prominent guests including government ministers, heads of international organizations and ambassadors to discuss frontier topics in the service trade. More than 100 companies will reveal over 190 new products and achievements, establishing CIFTIS as a hub for corporate innovation.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to emphasize high-quality services and premium service brands. It is to release exemplary cases in fields such as telecommunications and financial innovation, establishing a "Beijing Services" brand known for its high commercial value and potential for replication in other regions. Notable launches include the world's first flash flood monitoring model, China's first quantum computer with more than 1,000 qubits and a multipurpose autonomous sanitation vehicle.
\n
The fair is to also promote the integration of culture, business, tourism and sports through diverse side events such as art performances, cultural markets and sports events. To date, more than 40 side events have been planned, along with over 10 tour routes to introduce attendees to Beijing's business and investment opportunities. The goal is to present a grand "party" that connects consumption, trade and investment in services.
\n
Enhanced security measures, optimized traffic flow, and additional rest and meeting spaces are to ensure a safe and efficient experience for participants.
\n
Australia, the guest country of honor, and Anhui, the guest province of honor, are sending their largest-ever delegations to CIFTIS 2025.
\n
Daniela Assis, commercial counselor at the Australian embassy in Beijing, said: "This (being guest country of honor at CIFTIS 2025) shows a very positive signal in strengthening Australia and China's collaboration in services, education, health, food and consumer, and tourism, all of which will be showcased at the Australian National Pavilion at CIFTIS this year."
\n
The Australian National Pavilion will be the largest ever for a guest country of honor, covering 360 square meters. It will feature organizations and companies from sectors such as the green economy, education and tourism, according to Assis.
\n
Anhui province, in East China, is to showcase advancements in quantum communication, new energy vehicles, innovations in service trade, and cultural exports.
\n
CIFTIS has been held 11 times since 2012, becoming the world's largest comprehensive exhibition for trade in services. It has attracted over 1.1 million exhibitors and buyers from 198 countries and regions, and more than 900 overseas business associations and institutions.
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huyuyan@chinadaily.com.cn
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- "content": "
A poster for the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is displayed at Beijing's Shougang Park, which will become the event's permanent venue starting this year.
\n
A night view of Shougang Park.
\n
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services, set to take place from Sept 10 to 14 at Beijing's Shougang Park, promises to be a fruitful event, featuring exhibitions, forums and releases centered around achievements in telecoms, finance, tourism, education and other areas of service.
\n
This year's theme, "Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services," aligns with the trends of digitalization, intelligence and sustainability in the service trade, highlighting advancements in artificial intelligence, healthcare, smart logistics, and the integration of business, tourism and culture.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 will be held solely at Shougang Park for the first time, utilizing the venue's unique industrial heritage to provide an open and comfortable setting for various activities. The event also marks the initial steps in turning Shougang Park into a "convention town", envisioned as a hub for professional exhibitions and urban renewal.
\n
A significant highlight of this year's fair is its emphasis on international participation, underscoring the platform's value in fostering openness and cooperation. The Global Trade in Services Summit, cohosted by the United Nations Trade and Development, China's Ministry of Commerce and the Beijing government, is to convene global leaders and international organizations' heads to discuss emerging trends in the global service trade.
\n
Australia, the guest country of honor, is to bring nearly 60 organizations. Fifty-four countries and 21 international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization, are to set up exhibitions and host events.
\n
Technology is another focal point, with immersive exhibitions and demonstrations showcasing the cutting edge of the service trade. Attendees can experience interactive features such as digital guides, AI demonstrations and a range of robots performing tasks, such as making coffee and playing soccer.
\n
The event is to also host achievement releases and meetings that foster meaningful dialogues and trendsetting thoughts. Thirteen thematic forums, more than 80 special forums, and over 70 business meetings and promotional events are to take place, bringing together prominent guests including government ministers, heads of international organizations and ambassadors to discuss frontier topics in the service trade. More than 100 companies will reveal over 190 new products and achievements, establishing CIFTIS as a hub for corporate innovation.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to emphasize high-quality services and premium service brands. It is to release exemplary cases in fields such as telecommunications and financial innovation, establishing a "Beijing Services" brand known for its high commercial value and potential for replication in other regions. Notable launches include the world's first flash flood monitoring model, China's first quantum computer with more than 1,000 qubits and a multipurpose autonomous sanitation vehicle.
\n
The fair is to also promote the integration of culture, business, tourism and sports through diverse side events such as art performances, cultural markets and sports events. To date, more than 40 side events have been planned, along with over 10 tour routes to introduce attendees to Beijing's business and investment opportunities. The goal is to present a grand "party" that connects consumption, trade and investment in services.
\n
Enhanced security measures, optimized traffic flow, and additional rest and meeting spaces are to ensure a safe and efficient experience for participants.
\n
Australia, the guest country of honor, and Anhui, the guest province of honor, are sending their largest-ever delegations to CIFTIS 2025.
\n
Daniela Assis, commercial counselor at the Australian embassy in Beijing, said: "This (being guest country of honor at CIFTIS 2025) shows a very positive signal in strengthening Australia and China's collaboration in services, education, health, food and consumer, and tourism, all of which will be showcased at the Australian National Pavilion at CIFTIS this year."
\n
The Australian National Pavilion will be the largest ever for a guest country of honor, covering 360 square meters. It will feature organizations and companies from sectors such as the green economy, education and tourism, according to Assis.
\n
Anhui province, in East China, is to showcase advancements in quantum communication, new energy vehicles, innovations in service trade, and cultural exports.
\n
CIFTIS has been held 11 times since 2012, becoming the world's largest comprehensive exhibition for trade in services. It has attracted over 1.1 million exhibitors and buyers from 198 countries and regions, and more than 900 overseas business associations and institutions.
A CIFTIS logo is seen in front of a building at Shougang Park ahead of the opening of the fair.
\n
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is poised to enhance China's global service trade by offering a platform for international collaboration, sharing development opportunities and fostering global economic growth.
\n
This year's CIFTIS will leverage cutting-edge technology to showcase new applications, solutions and products originating from Beijing. By showcasing integrated solutions, comprehensive service systems and innovative offerings, the event aims to establish the "Beijing Services" brand. Starting with the promotion of "Beijing Services", the fair is to gradually extend to promoting "China Services", positioning CIFTIS as the hub for showcasing and procuring Beijing's services.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to feature nine themed exhibitions centered around smart technology, integrating tech elements with display content and application scenarios. The telecommunications, computer and information services exhibition is to spotlight advanced industries, with dedicated areas for telecom services, digital technology and intelligent manufacturing. The exhibition layout follows a "2+5+N" structure: two special exhibitions on digital services and 5G connectivity, five forums on topics including digital economy and artificial intelligence, and a wide range of industry salons and international discussions.
\n
The financial services exhibition is to focus on technology and intelligence, introducing AI-driven products and solutions. Highlights include a themed exhibition centered around global intelligence, along with a special exhibition on financial support for private enterprises in Beijing.
\n
One innovation is the CUBe Card, jointly launched by Bank of China, China Unicom and Beijing Municipal Administration & Communication Card. The card offers digital renminbi payment, communication services and travel services for international visitors.
\n
The cultural and tourism services exhibition is to display the latest achievements in the cultural industry, emphasizing technology-driven cultural innovations and international cultural exchanges.
\n
Beijing Tourism Group's event support services represent an innovation in cross-regional collaboration. During the ninth Asian Winter Games, the company provided transportation for heads of state and media workers, as well as catering, accommodation and expert advisory services for the Yabuli competition zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
\n
The education services exhibition is to feature AI in education and international collaboration, with a forum on AI's role in reshaping education.
\n
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology is to present innovations like the AI Space Station and AI Eyecare Companion. These tools are used in three key scenarios: during breaks, in class and after school. They support two main service loops: from AI experience to interactive creation, and from mental health support to crisis intervention. These services are now implemented in 94 schools nationwide, with more than 9,000 minutes of weekly device usage.
\n
In sports services, the latest in technology-driven sports facilities, outdoor and ice sports, and competitions are to be showcased, creating an immersive "sports plus technology plus consumption" experience. The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is to highlight its model for post-event venue management, promoting effective resource and brand management.
\n
The supply chain and business services exhibition is to feature global retail giant Walmart and professional services leader KPMG for the first time. Walmart is to showcase its growth story in Beijing, health products and smart supply chain innovations, while KPMG is to offer insights into the environmental, social and governance framework, digital transformation, and consumer trends.
\n
Finally, the engineering consulting and construction services exhibition is to focus on the life cycle of "quality housing". It is to feature areas dedicated to standards, design, construction, materials, services and outdoor showcases. Environmental services are to highlight advancements in energy systems, pollution control and green technology. Meanwhile, health services are to continue under the "Global Services, Shared Health" theme, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and AI in healthcare.
\n
Beijing-based Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences has offered training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 3,000 medical professionals from across five continents over the past 15 years.
\n
The courses cover techniques in TCM, specialized therapies and modern hospital management. The training formats include lectures by experts, clinical learning and online training to cater to the individual needs of participants from different countries.
\n",
- "content": "
A CIFTIS logo is seen in front of a building at Shougang Park ahead of the opening of the fair.
\n
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is poised to enhance China's global service trade by offering a platform for international collaboration, sharing development opportunities and fostering global economic growth.
\n
This year's CIFTIS will leverage cutting-edge technology to showcase new applications, solutions and products originating from Beijing. By showcasing integrated solutions, comprehensive service systems and innovative offerings, the event aims to establish the "Beijing Services" brand. Starting with the promotion of "Beijing Services", the fair is to gradually extend to promoting "China Services", positioning CIFTIS as the hub for showcasing and procuring Beijing's services.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to feature nine themed exhibitions centered around smart technology, integrating tech elements with display content and application scenarios. The telecommunications, computer and information services exhibition is to spotlight advanced industries, with dedicated areas for telecom services, digital technology and intelligent manufacturing. The exhibition layout follows a "2+5+N" structure: two special exhibitions on digital services and 5G connectivity, five forums on topics including digital economy and artificial intelligence, and a wide range of industry salons and international discussions.
\n
The financial services exhibition is to focus on technology and intelligence, introducing AI-driven products and solutions. Highlights include a themed exhibition centered around global intelligence, along with a special exhibition on financial support for private enterprises in Beijing.
\n
One innovation is the CUBe Card, jointly launched by Bank of China, China Unicom and Beijing Municipal Administration & Communication Card. The card offers digital renminbi payment, communication services and travel services for international visitors.
\n
The cultural and tourism services exhibition is to display the latest achievements in the cultural industry, emphasizing technology-driven cultural innovations and international cultural exchanges.
\n
Beijing Tourism Group's event support services represent an innovation in cross-regional collaboration. During the ninth Asian Winter Games, the company provided transportation for heads of state and media workers, as well as catering, accommodation and expert advisory services for the Yabuli competition zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
\n
The education services exhibition is to feature AI in education and international collaboration, with a forum on AI's role in reshaping education.
\n
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology is to present innovations like the AI Space Station and AI Eyecare Companion. These tools are used in three key scenarios: during breaks, in class and after school. They support two main service loops: from AI experience to interactive creation, and from mental health support to crisis intervention. These services are now implemented in 94 schools nationwide, with more than 9,000 minutes of weekly device usage.
\n
In sports services, the latest in technology-driven sports facilities, outdoor and ice sports, and competitions are to be showcased, creating an immersive "sports plus technology plus consumption" experience. The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is to highlight its model for post-event venue management, promoting effective resource and brand management.
\n
The supply chain and business services exhibition is to feature global retail giant Walmart and professional services leader KPMG for the first time. Walmart is to showcase its growth story in Beijing, health products and smart supply chain innovations, while KPMG is to offer insights into the environmental, social and governance framework, digital transformation, and consumer trends.
\n
Finally, the engineering consulting and construction services exhibition is to focus on the life cycle of "quality housing". It is to feature areas dedicated to standards, design, construction, materials, services and outdoor showcases. Environmental services are to highlight advancements in energy systems, pollution control and green technology. Meanwhile, health services are to continue under the "Global Services, Shared Health" theme, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and AI in healthcare.
\n
Beijing-based Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences has offered training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 3,000 medical professionals from across five continents over the past 15 years.
\n
The courses cover techniques in TCM, specialized therapies and modern hospital management. The training formats include lectures by experts, clinical learning and online training to cater to the individual needs of participants from different countries.
Starting in 2025, the China International Fair for Trade in Services is to have a permanent home at Beijing's Shougang Park, which is being transformed into a "convention town".
\n
This year, the park underwent major upgrades to its facilities, leveraging its industrial heritage and integrating with the surrounding parks and river to create a new exhibition ecosystem. The fair's layout emphasizes convenience, frugality and functionality, blending Shougang's industrial relics with Winter Olympics facilities to create a unique atmosphere.
\n
The renovated Shougang Park now features over 100,000 square meters of exhibition space for CIFTIS 2025, with the upgraded No 4 Blast Furnace summit venue at its core. A sinter plant has been transformed into the CIFTIS news center, preserving its original steel structures while integrating office, industrial and natural elements. Sinter, a combination of blended ores, fluxes and coke, is partially "cooked" or sintered to supply blast furnaces.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to integrate with the nearby Beijing Garden Expo Park and the Yongding River by introducing a greenway and a riverside leisure project. Driverless shuttles will connect the exhibition area to the Yongding River, offering participants a chance to enjoy the scenic views and leisure activities.
\n
The fair will showcase innovative cultural and tourism services through camping, performances and markets. Shougang Park is to come alive at night with China International Candy Season activities, merging industrial heritage with candy culture. The Shougang concert series will invite renowned bands to perform music.
\n
To enhance efficiency and convenience, Shougang Park has improved its facilities, increasing entry points from four to six and providing 19 parking lots nearby along with multiple ride-hailing and bike-sharing stations. Free shuttles, sightseeing buses and electric vehicles are to connect various destinations within and around the park. New services include crowd monitoring, smart electric vehicle announcements, and parking navigation.
\n
Dining options have expanded, accommodating up to nearly 40,000 diners with diverse cuisine options. Outdoor dining areas are equipped with sunshades. The Super Market area in Hall 11 will feature hotels, specialty restaurants and popular dining brands.
\n
Supporting services have also improved, with a 60 percent increase in signage for traffic and pedestrian guidance, and six volunteer service stations placed in high-traffic areas. Business meetings can be held in dedicated areas with coffee, snacks and translation services.
\n
After CIFTIS 2025, the construction of a permanent venue is to begin. Shougang Park aims to become a "convention town" that blends industrial heritage with open green spaces, integrating international standards, Chinese characteristics, and Beijing's unique history and culture.
\n",
- "content": "
Starting in 2025, the China International Fair for Trade in Services is to have a permanent home at Beijing's Shougang Park, which is being transformed into a "convention town".
\n
This year, the park underwent major upgrades to its facilities, leveraging its industrial heritage and integrating with the surrounding parks and river to create a new exhibition ecosystem. The fair's layout emphasizes convenience, frugality and functionality, blending Shougang's industrial relics with Winter Olympics facilities to create a unique atmosphere.
\n
The renovated Shougang Park now features over 100,000 square meters of exhibition space for CIFTIS 2025, with the upgraded No 4 Blast Furnace summit venue at its core. A sinter plant has been transformed into the CIFTIS news center, preserving its original steel structures while integrating office, industrial and natural elements. Sinter, a combination of blended ores, fluxes and coke, is partially "cooked" or sintered to supply blast furnaces.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to integrate with the nearby Beijing Garden Expo Park and the Yongding River by introducing a greenway and a riverside leisure project. Driverless shuttles will connect the exhibition area to the Yongding River, offering participants a chance to enjoy the scenic views and leisure activities.
\n
The fair will showcase innovative cultural and tourism services through camping, performances and markets. Shougang Park is to come alive at night with China International Candy Season activities, merging industrial heritage with candy culture. The Shougang concert series will invite renowned bands to perform music.
\n
To enhance efficiency and convenience, Shougang Park has improved its facilities, increasing entry points from four to six and providing 19 parking lots nearby along with multiple ride-hailing and bike-sharing stations. Free shuttles, sightseeing buses and electric vehicles are to connect various destinations within and around the park. New services include crowd monitoring, smart electric vehicle announcements, and parking navigation.
\n
Dining options have expanded, accommodating up to nearly 40,000 diners with diverse cuisine options. Outdoor dining areas are equipped with sunshades. The Super Market area in Hall 11 will feature hotels, specialty restaurants and popular dining brands.
\n
Supporting services have also improved, with a 60 percent increase in signage for traffic and pedestrian guidance, and six volunteer service stations placed in high-traffic areas. Business meetings can be held in dedicated areas with coffee, snacks and translation services.
\n
After CIFTIS 2025, the construction of a permanent venue is to begin. Shougang Park aims to become a "convention town" that blends industrial heritage with open green spaces, integrating international standards, Chinese characteristics, and Beijing's unique history and culture.
Visitors take pictures of models displayed at Mercedes-Benz's booth at the Chengdu Motor Show on Aug 29.
\n
Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, has a way of making the unexpected feel natural: pandas, sizzling hotpot, and high-tech cars all converge as the city's annual motor show is underway from Aug 29 to Sept 7.
\n
Unlike the tense, media-focused atmosphere of Beijing or Shanghai auto shows, the Chengdu Motor Show has carved out its own identity: a citywide celebration where serious automotive technology meets playful local culture.
\n
Even the most serious journalists often skip hotel buffets to enjoy hotpot, proving that cars and local culture mix effortlessly here.
\n
Walking through the exhibition, the first impression is one of accessibility and fun.
\n
At MG's booth, attendees could pick up a set of mahjong tiles, a nod to Chengdu's iconic pastime.
\n
Across the halls, brands from FAW Toyota to 212 handed out roses on the opening day, which coincided with China's Qixi Festival, adding a romantic seasonal touch.
\n
Voyah's booth highlights its collaboration with Peppa Pig, the famous British animated television series.
\n
Another Chinese startup, Avatr, features China's latest cartoon movie Nobody, a modern interpretation based on one of China's top four classic novels Journey to the West.
\n
Inside the very exhibition center, visitors can get a panda toy from the on-site panda post office, a perfect keepsake from a city that proves you can enjoy cutting-edge cars and cultural fun in equal measure.
\n
But the show does not stop there. Even for serious tech enthusiasts, Chengdu offers plenty of surprises.
\n
Around 120 Chinese and overseas car brands are participating this year, covering 220,000 square meters of exhibition space, according to Liu Guoliang, president of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, one of the organizers.
\n
Some of the luxury brands, including Bentley and Lamborghini, are absent, but overseas premium and volume brands are making their marks.
\n
Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ convertible and the all-electric CLA; FAW-Audi is presenting 27 models including the PPE-based Q6L e-tron; and Ford is wooing visitors with its first smart electric off-road SUV, the Bronco EV.
\n
However, domestic brands take center stage, as NEVs are becoming mainstream: advanced battery systems, smart driver-assistance features, and luxury interiors rivaling global competitors signal a new era for Chinese automotive engineering.
\n
BYD dominates Hall 9 with its full lineup: Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fangchengbao, and premium Yangwang models. At the entrance to the hall is a wall decorated with over 35,000 patents, showcasing the automaker's dedication to NEVs.
\n
A walk from Mercedes-Benz to the Nio booth says it all: Nio's space is packed, while Mercedes' area looks comparatively quiet.
\n
"You can really see how Chinese electric and hybrid brands are maturing, both in technology and appeal," noted one industry analyst.
\n
Chengdu's motor show is not limited to the venue, with excitement spilling throughout the city.
\n
The pre-show week was already bustling with events around the city.
\n
Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance gathered its five sub-brands days before the show.
\n
Volvo launched the XC70, a model it is betting on to defend its shrinking market share, and Great Wall Motors unveiled the Tank 500 with its Hi4-Z hybrid system at Dujiang Weir, the oldest extant irrigation system in China or even the world.
\n
The place was chosen for the event because Great Wall Motors wants to explain how its engine powers electricity generation while driving — delivering strong acceleration, high efficiency, and a fuel-saving edge simultaneously, much like how Dujiang Weir tames floods while ensuring the irrigation of the Chengdu Plain.
\n
"The show has evolved beyond a platform for new product launches, becoming both a symbol of urban culture and a key consumption driver for the region," Liu said.
\n
Last year, attendees placed over 33,000 orders during the event, with a combined transaction volume of 5.8 billion yuan ($80.8 million).
\n
From January to July this year, the city achieved 90.73 billion yuan in car retail sales, up 3.2 percent year-on-year, with 327,000 new car registrations.
\n
"Chengdu and the wider Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle are among the most dynamic car markets in China," Liu added.
\n
Liu was not exaggerating. Among other things, Volkswagen's largest showroom for its expensive Phaeton was in Chengdu, before production ended in 2016.
\n
The German group is now eyeing new collaboration with the city. On Thursday, Volkswagen, FAW Group and the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone inked a deal to advance the electrification of its Jetta brand.
\n
According to the announcement, leveraging the long-term layout of its Chengdu production base, the Jetta brand will establish a new company.
\n
The new company will fully integrate Jetta's existing resources and attract local investment to further leverage regional industrial synergies and accelerate market responsiveness.
\n
Under the plan, by 2030, the new Jetta company aims to build a 100-billion-yuan-level industrial value chain covering R&D, production, supply, and sales.
\n
This initiative will deepen the integration of the Jetta brand into Sichuan province's and Southwest China's automotive ecosystem, consolidating its position as a leading player in the region's automotive industry.
\n
For general visitors, though, there are more practical considerations. To energize buyers, the municipal government has launched "purchase subsidies", offering trade-in support of up to 20,000 yuan per vehicle.
\n
lifusheng@chinadaily.com.cn
\n",
- "content": "
Visitors take pictures of models displayed at Mercedes-Benz's booth at the Chengdu Motor Show on Aug 29.
\n
Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, has a way of making the unexpected feel natural: pandas, sizzling hotpot, and high-tech cars all converge as the city's annual motor show is underway from Aug 29 to Sept 7.
\n
Unlike the tense, media-focused atmosphere of Beijing or Shanghai auto shows, the Chengdu Motor Show has carved out its own identity: a citywide celebration where serious automotive technology meets playful local culture.
\n
Even the most serious journalists often skip hotel buffets to enjoy hotpot, proving that cars and local culture mix effortlessly here.
\n
Walking through the exhibition, the first impression is one of accessibility and fun.
\n
At MG's booth, attendees could pick up a set of mahjong tiles, a nod to Chengdu's iconic pastime.
\n
Across the halls, brands from FAW Toyota to 212 handed out roses on the opening day, which coincided with China's Qixi Festival, adding a romantic seasonal touch.
\n
Voyah's booth highlights its collaboration with Peppa Pig, the famous British animated television series.
\n
Another Chinese startup, Avatr, features China's latest cartoon movie Nobody, a modern interpretation based on one of China's top four classic novels Journey to the West.
\n
Inside the very exhibition center, visitors can get a panda toy from the on-site panda post office, a perfect keepsake from a city that proves you can enjoy cutting-edge cars and cultural fun in equal measure.
\n
But the show does not stop there. Even for serious tech enthusiasts, Chengdu offers plenty of surprises.
\n
Around 120 Chinese and overseas car brands are participating this year, covering 220,000 square meters of exhibition space, according to Liu Guoliang, president of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, one of the organizers.
\n
Some of the luxury brands, including Bentley and Lamborghini, are absent, but overseas premium and volume brands are making their marks.
\n
Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ convertible and the all-electric CLA; FAW-Audi is presenting 27 models including the PPE-based Q6L e-tron; and Ford is wooing visitors with its first smart electric off-road SUV, the Bronco EV.
\n
However, domestic brands take center stage, as NEVs are becoming mainstream: advanced battery systems, smart driver-assistance features, and luxury interiors rivaling global competitors signal a new era for Chinese automotive engineering.
\n
BYD dominates Hall 9 with its full lineup: Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fangchengbao, and premium Yangwang models. At the entrance to the hall is a wall decorated with over 35,000 patents, showcasing the automaker's dedication to NEVs.
\n
A walk from Mercedes-Benz to the Nio booth says it all: Nio's space is packed, while Mercedes' area looks comparatively quiet.
\n
"You can really see how Chinese electric and hybrid brands are maturing, both in technology and appeal," noted one industry analyst.
\n
Chengdu's motor show is not limited to the venue, with excitement spilling throughout the city.
\n
The pre-show week was already bustling with events around the city.
\n
Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance gathered its five sub-brands days before the show.
\n
Volvo launched the XC70, a model it is betting on to defend its shrinking market share, and Great Wall Motors unveiled the Tank 500 with its Hi4-Z hybrid system at Dujiang Weir, the oldest extant irrigation system in China or even the world.
\n
The place was chosen for the event because Great Wall Motors wants to explain how its engine powers electricity generation while driving — delivering strong acceleration, high efficiency, and a fuel-saving edge simultaneously, much like how Dujiang Weir tames floods while ensuring the irrigation of the Chengdu Plain.
\n
"The show has evolved beyond a platform for new product launches, becoming both a symbol of urban culture and a key consumption driver for the region," Liu said.
\n
Last year, attendees placed over 33,000 orders during the event, with a combined transaction volume of 5.8 billion yuan ($80.8 million).
\n
From January to July this year, the city achieved 90.73 billion yuan in car retail sales, up 3.2 percent year-on-year, with 327,000 new car registrations.
\n
"Chengdu and the wider Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle are among the most dynamic car markets in China," Liu added.
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Liu was not exaggerating. Among other things, Volkswagen's largest showroom for its expensive Phaeton was in Chengdu, before production ended in 2016.
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The German group is now eyeing new collaboration with the city. On Thursday, Volkswagen, FAW Group and the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone inked a deal to advance the electrification of its Jetta brand.
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According to the announcement, leveraging the long-term layout of its Chengdu production base, the Jetta brand will establish a new company.
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The new company will fully integrate Jetta's existing resources and attract local investment to further leverage regional industrial synergies and accelerate market responsiveness.
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Under the plan, by 2030, the new Jetta company aims to build a 100-billion-yuan-level industrial value chain covering R&D, production, supply, and sales.
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This initiative will deepen the integration of the Jetta brand into Sichuan province's and Southwest China's automotive ecosystem, consolidating its position as a leading player in the region's automotive industry.
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For general visitors, though, there are more practical considerations. To energize buyers, the municipal government has launched "purchase subsidies", offering trade-in support of up to 20,000 yuan per vehicle.
Germany buoys European market's auto sales in July
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New car sales in Europe rose 5.9 percent in July as a jump in Germany outweighed drops in Britain, France and Italy, European Automobile Manufacturers Association data showed on Thursday. Tesla lost market share for a seventh consecutive month despite a rise in the overall sales of electric cars. It also trailed competitor BYD, which was included in the monthly sales data for the first time. European automakers have booked multibillion losses and issued profit warnings, with several citing the effects of US import tariffs. Sales in the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association rose to 1.09 million cars in July, ACEA data showed. Registrations at Volkswagen and Renault rose 11.6 percent and 8.8 percent year-on-year, respectively, but fell 1.1 percent at Stellantis. Tesla's sales dropped 40.2 percent, squeezing its market share to 0.8 percent from 1.4 percent a year ago. BYD's sales jumped 225.3 percent to give it 1.2 percent of the market.
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Chinese cabin technology set to feature in Teslas
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Tesla is set to introduce advanced in-car voice assistant functions powered by DeepSeek and ByteDance's Doubao artificial intelligence in the Chinese market, aiming to enhance the user experience and compete with local rivals who offer similar features. The technology will allow drivers to use voice commands to control navigation apps, in-car entertainment, cabin temperature, and receive news updates. Voice commands will be primarily processed by Doubao, while DeepSeek chat will handle AI interactions. Both models are hosted by ByteDance's Volcano Engine cloud service. Foreign carmakers are increasingly turning to domestic suppliers for AI to offer a more localized experience for Chinese drivers. BMW, for instance, has partnered with Alibaba Group to introduce the QWen large language model in China.
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Emissions target needs update, say industry chiefs
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European Union's targets to cut CO2 emissions from vehicles, including a 100 percent reduction for cars by 2035, are no longer feasible, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers' and automotive suppliers' associations said on Wednesday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to host automotive sector executives on Sept 12 to discuss the future of the sector, which is facing twin threats of Chinese competition in electric vehicles and US tariffs. In a letter to von der Leyen, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius and Matthias Zink, CEO of Automotive Technologies at Schaeffler, said they were committed to achieving the EU's net-zero goal in 2050. However, they said EU manufacturers now faced near-total dependency on Asia for batteries, as well as uneven charging infrastructure, higher manufacturing costs and US tariffs. The bloc needed to go beyond new-vehicle targets, they argued, such as a 55 percent CO2 emissions reduction from 2021 levels for cars and 50 percent for vans by 2030 and of 100 percent for both by 2035.
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Demand fuels Toyota's record performance
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Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production for July hit records for the month as strong overseas demand held firm despite the effect of higher US auto tariffs. Worldwide sales climbed 4.8 percent year-on-year to 899,449 vehicles in July, rising for the seventh straight month, while output gained 5.3 percent from a year earlier to 846,771 units. By region, production in the US rose 28.5 percent to 95,145 units on robust demand. In China, production climbed 17.1 percent to 135,235 units as new EV models drew customers. Earlier this month, the world's largest automaker cut its net profit forecast for the current fiscal year through March 2026, projecting a 44.2 percent drop to 2.66 trillion yen ($18 billion) as the higher US auto tariffs are expected to outweigh cost-cutting and other efforts.
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Jobs at risk as Porsche abandons battery plans
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German carmaker Porsche has scrapped plans to produce high-performance batteries at its Cellforce unit, citing slow demand for electric vehicles and changed conditions in China and the US. The move will see about 200 of the nearly 300 jobs at the subsidiary cut. It is a further blow to European efforts to challenge Asia's dominance in automotive battery manufacturing. Cellforce will be turned into an independent research and development unit, the company said in a statement last week. "Porsche is not pursuing its own battery cell production for reasons of volume and lack of economies of scale," Oliver Blume, who serves as CEO of both Porsche and majority owner Volkswagen, said.
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Germany buoys European market's auto sales in July
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New car sales in Europe rose 5.9 percent in July as a jump in Germany outweighed drops in Britain, France and Italy, European Automobile Manufacturers Association data showed on Thursday. Tesla lost market share for a seventh consecutive month despite a rise in the overall sales of electric cars. It also trailed competitor BYD, which was included in the monthly sales data for the first time. European automakers have booked multibillion losses and issued profit warnings, with several citing the effects of US import tariffs. Sales in the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association rose to 1.09 million cars in July, ACEA data showed. Registrations at Volkswagen and Renault rose 11.6 percent and 8.8 percent year-on-year, respectively, but fell 1.1 percent at Stellantis. Tesla's sales dropped 40.2 percent, squeezing its market share to 0.8 percent from 1.4 percent a year ago. BYD's sales jumped 225.3 percent to give it 1.2 percent of the market.
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Chinese cabin technology set to feature in Teslas
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Tesla is set to introduce advanced in-car voice assistant functions powered by DeepSeek and ByteDance's Doubao artificial intelligence in the Chinese market, aiming to enhance the user experience and compete with local rivals who offer similar features. The technology will allow drivers to use voice commands to control navigation apps, in-car entertainment, cabin temperature, and receive news updates. Voice commands will be primarily processed by Doubao, while DeepSeek chat will handle AI interactions. Both models are hosted by ByteDance's Volcano Engine cloud service. Foreign carmakers are increasingly turning to domestic suppliers for AI to offer a more localized experience for Chinese drivers. BMW, for instance, has partnered with Alibaba Group to introduce the QWen large language model in China.
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Emissions target needs update, say industry chiefs
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European Union's targets to cut CO2 emissions from vehicles, including a 100 percent reduction for cars by 2035, are no longer feasible, the heads of the European automobile manufacturers' and automotive suppliers' associations said on Wednesday. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to host automotive sector executives on Sept 12 to discuss the future of the sector, which is facing twin threats of Chinese competition in electric vehicles and US tariffs. In a letter to von der Leyen, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius and Matthias Zink, CEO of Automotive Technologies at Schaeffler, said they were committed to achieving the EU's net-zero goal in 2050. However, they said EU manufacturers now faced near-total dependency on Asia for batteries, as well as uneven charging infrastructure, higher manufacturing costs and US tariffs. The bloc needed to go beyond new-vehicle targets, they argued, such as a 55 percent CO2 emissions reduction from 2021 levels for cars and 50 percent for vans by 2030 and of 100 percent for both by 2035.
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Demand fuels Toyota's record performance
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Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production for July hit records for the month as strong overseas demand held firm despite the effect of higher US auto tariffs. Worldwide sales climbed 4.8 percent year-on-year to 899,449 vehicles in July, rising for the seventh straight month, while output gained 5.3 percent from a year earlier to 846,771 units. By region, production in the US rose 28.5 percent to 95,145 units on robust demand. In China, production climbed 17.1 percent to 135,235 units as new EV models drew customers. Earlier this month, the world's largest automaker cut its net profit forecast for the current fiscal year through March 2026, projecting a 44.2 percent drop to 2.66 trillion yen ($18 billion) as the higher US auto tariffs are expected to outweigh cost-cutting and other efforts.
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Jobs at risk as Porsche abandons battery plans
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German carmaker Porsche has scrapped plans to produce high-performance batteries at its Cellforce unit, citing slow demand for electric vehicles and changed conditions in China and the US. The move will see about 200 of the nearly 300 jobs at the subsidiary cut. It is a further blow to European efforts to challenge Asia's dominance in automotive battery manufacturing. Cellforce will be turned into an independent research and development unit, the company said in a statement last week. "Porsche is not pursuing its own battery cell production for reasons of volume and lack of economies of scale," Oliver Blume, who serves as CEO of both Porsche and majority owner Volkswagen, said.
Chinese automakers have moved beyond simple product exports and entered a new phase of industry chain globalization, including localized production and ecosystem services.
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A train loaded with components from FAW Group departed from Changchun, Jilin province, for Europe last week, marking the automaker's first direct China-Europe Railway Express service. The train, carrying components for FAW's Hongqi, Jiefang and Bestune brands, will travel 7,900 kilometers, passing through Manzhouli Port before continuing on to Europe.
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FAW has adopted a multimodal transport solution that integrates rail and sea freight with overseas warehousing, which reduces logistics costs and enhances the resilience of its supply chain.
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Chinese new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor announced that its global model, the B10 SUV, set sail for Europe last week. The model will debut in Europe at the IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, on Sept 8, with deliveries beginning simultaneously.
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To meet diverse market demands, Leapmotor designed the B10 to international standards from the beginning of research and development. The vehicle complies with regulatory requirements across 53 countries and regions, with adaptations for different markets.
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It has also undergone millions of kilometers of testing in extreme environments across 200 cities in 18 countries throughout Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
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Priced at 29,900 euros ($34,890) in Europe and equipped with a cockpit chip and a lidar-based advanced driver-assistance system, Leapmotor's international partner Stellantis expects the B10 to be "one of the most competitive electric SUVs in its class" at this price.
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According to reports from Chinese media on Thursday, Leapmotor has selected Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain as its manufacturing base in Europe. With 43 years of auto manufacturing experience and an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles, the Zaragoza facility will begin producing Leapmotor's B-series models after retooling, starting with the B10 in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the B05 compact.
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BYD has also made moves toward localized production in overseas markets recently. China's largest NEV maker launched the new Seal sedan in Malaysia on Aug 22 and announced that it would establish an assembly plant in the country, which is expected to begin operation in 2026.
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Just four days later, BYD Thailand announced that it had exported more than 900 NEVs manufactured at its Thai factory to Europe for the first time, including shipments to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium.
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BYD's Thai plant, which was put into operation in July 2024, covers the entire production process including stamping, painting, welding, and assembly, with annual production of 150,000 units. Such an approach helps effectively circumvent trade barriers and reduce logistics costs.
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Chinese automakers are also exploring deeper localization in market services. SAIC Motor launched its first overseas joint experience center for its Wuling and MG brands in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week. The center is operated by ZHC Aladin International, an automotive sales company with Chinese investment.
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The center will offer Indonesian consumers a seamless experience throughout their vehicles' life cycle. Plans include expanding services to used car sales, maintenance, rentals, the import-export of vehicles and parts, and launching customer service centers, customized modifications, and livestreaming facilities, according to company CEO Shao Junkan.
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According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported 3.68 million vehicles in the first seven months of 2025, up 12.8 percent year-on-year. Among them, NEV exports reached 1.31 million units, jumping 84.6 percent year-on-year.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Chinese EVs as "unbelievable" for their advanced features, affordability, and rapid innovation, fueled by integrated supply chains, government support, and massive scale.
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Speaking on a podcast, Khosrowshahi said China is not just building EVs, it is innovating across the entire EV ecosystem — from battery technology to charging infrastructure and software.
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caoyingying@chinadaily.com.cn
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Leapmotor B10s set sail for Europe on Aug 25.
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Chinese automakers have moved beyond simple product exports and entered a new phase of industry chain globalization, including localized production and ecosystem services.
\n
A train loaded with components from FAW Group departed from Changchun, Jilin province, for Europe last week, marking the automaker's first direct China-Europe Railway Express service. The train, carrying components for FAW's Hongqi, Jiefang and Bestune brands, will travel 7,900 kilometers, passing through Manzhouli Port before continuing on to Europe.
\n
FAW has adopted a multimodal transport solution that integrates rail and sea freight with overseas warehousing, which reduces logistics costs and enhances the resilience of its supply chain.
\n
Chinese new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor announced that its global model, the B10 SUV, set sail for Europe last week. The model will debut in Europe at the IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, on Sept 8, with deliveries beginning simultaneously.
\n
To meet diverse market demands, Leapmotor designed the B10 to international standards from the beginning of research and development. The vehicle complies with regulatory requirements across 53 countries and regions, with adaptations for different markets.
\n
It has also undergone millions of kilometers of testing in extreme environments across 200 cities in 18 countries throughout Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
\n
Priced at 29,900 euros ($34,890) in Europe and equipped with a cockpit chip and a lidar-based advanced driver-assistance system, Leapmotor's international partner Stellantis expects the B10 to be "one of the most competitive electric SUVs in its class" at this price.
\n
According to reports from Chinese media on Thursday, Leapmotor has selected Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain as its manufacturing base in Europe. With 43 years of auto manufacturing experience and an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles, the Zaragoza facility will begin producing Leapmotor's B-series models after retooling, starting with the B10 in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the B05 compact.
\n
BYD has also made moves toward localized production in overseas markets recently. China's largest NEV maker launched the new Seal sedan in Malaysia on Aug 22 and announced that it would establish an assembly plant in the country, which is expected to begin operation in 2026.
\n
Just four days later, BYD Thailand announced that it had exported more than 900 NEVs manufactured at its Thai factory to Europe for the first time, including shipments to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium.
\n
BYD's Thai plant, which was put into operation in July 2024, covers the entire production process including stamping, painting, welding, and assembly, with annual production of 150,000 units. Such an approach helps effectively circumvent trade barriers and reduce logistics costs.
\n
Chinese automakers are also exploring deeper localization in market services. SAIC Motor launched its first overseas joint experience center for its Wuling and MG brands in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week. The center is operated by ZHC Aladin International, an automotive sales company with Chinese investment.
\n
The center will offer Indonesian consumers a seamless experience throughout their vehicles' life cycle. Plans include expanding services to used car sales, maintenance, rentals, the import-export of vehicles and parts, and launching customer service centers, customized modifications, and livestreaming facilities, according to company CEO Shao Junkan.
\n
According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported 3.68 million vehicles in the first seven months of 2025, up 12.8 percent year-on-year. Among them, NEV exports reached 1.31 million units, jumping 84.6 percent year-on-year.
\n
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Chinese EVs as "unbelievable" for their advanced features, affordability, and rapid innovation, fueled by integrated supply chains, government support, and massive scale.
\n
Speaking on a podcast, Khosrowshahi said China is not just building EVs, it is innovating across the entire EV ecosystem — from battery technology to charging infrastructure and software.
The quality of new gasoline cars in China has dropped for a second straight year as intensifying price competition forces automakers to cut corners, according to a J.D. Power survey released on Thursday.
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The 2025 China Initial Quality Study showed owner-reported problems rose to 229 per 100 vehicles, up 17 from 2024.
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The decline was broad-based, with domestic and mass-market brands each reporting 18 more issues per 100 cars, while premium marques worsened by 13.
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"Against the backdrop of multiple competitive pressures in terms of technology, configurations and pricing, the IQS performance of traditional fuel-powered vehicles has sustained a pronounced year-over-year decline," said Elvis Yang, general manager of auto product practice at J.D. Power China.
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He warned that maintaining market share while improving perceived quality would be a key challenge for internal-combustion carmakers during the transition to new energy vehicles.
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The report highlighted that design flaws and manufacturing defects both rose sharply from 2024.
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Complaints about infotainment systems, seats and driver-assistance functions were the most pronounced, underscoring risks created by the rush to add digital features.
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Owners cited faulty voice recognition, unresponsive touch screens and weak Bluetooth connectivity as frequent problems.
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The study also pointed to a widening gap between consumer demand for high-tech features and manufacturers' ability to ensure reliability.
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All categories tracked except for power train recorded higher complaint rates.
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Hybrid models are emerging as a bright spot. They accounted for 18 percent of fuel-vehicle sales in 2025, up from 14 percent in 2024, as prices fell 15 percent to an average 331,000 yuan ($46,425).
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Hybrids scored better on initial quality and design than conventional gasoline cars, suggesting they could become a strategic weapon for legacy brands competing against electric-vehicle startups.
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Among premium brands, Land Rover ranked highest in the segment with 208 problems per 100 vehicles.
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GAC Honda topped mass-market brands with the same score, while Chery led Chinese domestic marques at 220.
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Other top performers included Porsche, Cadillac, Dongfeng Honda, GAC Toyota, SAIC Volkswagen, GAC Trumpchi and Geely.
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The survey, now in its 26th year, covered responses from almost 20,000 buyers of 148 models across 39 brands between July 2024 and March 2025.
The quality of new gasoline cars in China has dropped for a second straight year as intensifying price competition forces automakers to cut corners, according to a J.D. Power survey released on Thursday.
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The 2025 China Initial Quality Study showed owner-reported problems rose to 229 per 100 vehicles, up 17 from 2024.
\n
The decline was broad-based, with domestic and mass-market brands each reporting 18 more issues per 100 cars, while premium marques worsened by 13.
\n
"Against the backdrop of multiple competitive pressures in terms of technology, configurations and pricing, the IQS performance of traditional fuel-powered vehicles has sustained a pronounced year-over-year decline," said Elvis Yang, general manager of auto product practice at J.D. Power China.
\n
He warned that maintaining market share while improving perceived quality would be a key challenge for internal-combustion carmakers during the transition to new energy vehicles.
\n
The report highlighted that design flaws and manufacturing defects both rose sharply from 2024.
\n
Complaints about infotainment systems, seats and driver-assistance functions were the most pronounced, underscoring risks created by the rush to add digital features.
\n
Owners cited faulty voice recognition, unresponsive touch screens and weak Bluetooth connectivity as frequent problems.
\n
The study also pointed to a widening gap between consumer demand for high-tech features and manufacturers' ability to ensure reliability.
\n
All categories tracked except for power train recorded higher complaint rates.
\n
Hybrid models are emerging as a bright spot. They accounted for 18 percent of fuel-vehicle sales in 2025, up from 14 percent in 2024, as prices fell 15 percent to an average 331,000 yuan ($46,425).
\n
Hybrids scored better on initial quality and design than conventional gasoline cars, suggesting they could become a strategic weapon for legacy brands competing against electric-vehicle startups.
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Among premium brands, Land Rover ranked highest in the segment with 208 problems per 100 vehicles.
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GAC Honda topped mass-market brands with the same score, while Chery led Chinese domestic marques at 220.
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Other top performers included Porsche, Cadillac, Dongfeng Honda, GAC Toyota, SAIC Volkswagen, GAC Trumpchi and Geely.
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The survey, now in its 26th year, covered responses from almost 20,000 buyers of 148 models across 39 brands between July 2024 and March 2025.
Top officials of Yemen's Houthi group have vowed retaliation as it confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government, along with several other ministers, was killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
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The attack in Sanaa was the first to kill most senior Houthi officials. It came four days after Israeli strikes on the capital on Aug 24 killed 10 people and wounded more than 90, according to Houthi health officials.
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In a statement carried by Saba News Agency, the group acknowledged that the officials were hit during a workshop reviewing government activities over the past year, and that several other ministers were wounded and remain in hospital. It did not say how many ministers were killed.
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Quoting unnamed sources, Israeli media reported on Friday that the Israeli army attacked the entire Houthi Cabinet, including the prime minister and 12 other ministers.
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Meanwhile, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that the group's deputy prime minister, Mohammed Miftah, was appointed to run a caretaker government in Sanaa.
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Following the confirmation of the deaths of the senior officials, Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council — the Houthis' highest governing body in Sanaa — said in a speech aired by al-Masirah TV that "Israel should await dark days".
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"Our stance remains as it is and will remain until the aggression ends and the siege is lifted, no matter how great the challenges," Mashat said. "We shall take vengeance, and we shall forge from the depths of wounds a victory."
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According to Saba News Agency, the Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi said forces "are ready at all levels to confront" Israel, whereas Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Gumari, Houthi military chief of staff, said "the Israeli aggression on civilian sites will not pass without punishment".
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Israel said its air force carried out a "significant operation" targeting a meeting of the Houthi Cabinet in Sanaa while its members were watching a speech by the group's leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who vowed to continue support for Palestinians.
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On Saturday, Iran strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes against Houthi leaders. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the attack "a clear example of aggression against the Yemeni people and their legitimate government during a time of intense struggle against Israel", the IRNA news agency reported.
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The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have carried out drone and missile attacks on Israel since November 2023 in what they describe as showing solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
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Israel has responded with strikes on Houthi-held areas, targeting airports, power stations and ports in Sanaa and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, with Thursday's airstrikes believed to have dealt the most serious blow to the group.
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The United States announced a deal with the Houthis to end the strikes in return for an end to attacks on Red Sea shipping in May. However, the Houthis said the agreement did not include halting attacks on targets aligned with Israel.
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The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014, forcing the internationally recognized Yemeni government into exile in Aden. Since then, the group has controlled much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah, and set up a government in the capital.
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Meanwhile, Israel has escalated efforts to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza City. That plan has been condemned by foreign governments and criticized in Israel as unnecessary and costly, as the great majority of Gazans have been displaced at least once and the United Nations has declared a famine.
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"It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions," Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said in a statement.
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In Gaza, 66 people were killed on Saturday, the territory's health authorities said. Since Oct 7, 2023, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 63,000 people and injured over 160,000 others.
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Abu Mohammed Kishko, a resident of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, told Agence France-Presse that the bombardments the previous night had been "insane".
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"It didn't stop for a second, and we didn't sleep all night," the 42-year-old said.
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At a Saturday rally in Tel Aviv demanding the negotiated release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, captives' families warned the impending offensive could imperil their lives.
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Xinhua and agencies contributed to this story.
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cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Top officials of Yemen's Houthi group have vowed retaliation as it confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government, along with several other ministers, was killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
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The attack in Sanaa was the first to kill most senior Houthi officials. It came four days after Israeli strikes on the capital on Aug 24 killed 10 people and wounded more than 90, according to Houthi health officials.
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In a statement carried by Saba News Agency, the group acknowledged that the officials were hit during a workshop reviewing government activities over the past year, and that several other ministers were wounded and remain in hospital. It did not say how many ministers were killed.
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Quoting unnamed sources, Israeli media reported on Friday that the Israeli army attacked the entire Houthi Cabinet, including the prime minister and 12 other ministers.
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Meanwhile, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that the group's deputy prime minister, Mohammed Miftah, was appointed to run a caretaker government in Sanaa.
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Following the confirmation of the deaths of the senior officials, Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council — the Houthis' highest governing body in Sanaa — said in a speech aired by al-Masirah TV that "Israel should await dark days".
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"Our stance remains as it is and will remain until the aggression ends and the siege is lifted, no matter how great the challenges," Mashat said. "We shall take vengeance, and we shall forge from the depths of wounds a victory."
\n
According to Saba News Agency, the Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi said forces "are ready at all levels to confront" Israel, whereas Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Gumari, Houthi military chief of staff, said "the Israeli aggression on civilian sites will not pass without punishment".
\n
Israel said its air force carried out a "significant operation" targeting a meeting of the Houthi Cabinet in Sanaa while its members were watching a speech by the group's leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who vowed to continue support for Palestinians.
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On Saturday, Iran strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes against Houthi leaders. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the attack "a clear example of aggression against the Yemeni people and their legitimate government during a time of intense struggle against Israel", the IRNA news agency reported.
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The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have carried out drone and missile attacks on Israel since November 2023 in what they describe as showing solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
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Israel has responded with strikes on Houthi-held areas, targeting airports, power stations and ports in Sanaa and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, with Thursday's airstrikes believed to have dealt the most serious blow to the group.
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The United States announced a deal with the Houthis to end the strikes in return for an end to attacks on Red Sea shipping in May. However, the Houthis said the agreement did not include halting attacks on targets aligned with Israel.
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The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014, forcing the internationally recognized Yemeni government into exile in Aden. Since then, the group has controlled much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah, and set up a government in the capital.
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Meanwhile, Israel has escalated efforts to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza City. That plan has been condemned by foreign governments and criticized in Israel as unnecessary and costly, as the great majority of Gazans have been displaced at least once and the United Nations has declared a famine.
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"It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions," Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said in a statement.
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In Gaza, 66 people were killed on Saturday, the territory's health authorities said. Since Oct 7, 2023, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 63,000 people and injured over 160,000 others.
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Abu Mohammed Kishko, a resident of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, told Agence France-Presse that the bombardments the previous night had been "insane".
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"It didn't stop for a second, and we didn't sleep all night," the 42-year-old said.
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At a Saturday rally in Tel Aviv demanding the negotiated release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, captives' families warned the impending offensive could imperil their lives.
Members of the Colla Vella of Valls build a towering human pyramid during the annual Castellera festival in Vilafranca del Penedes, near Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. The UNESCO-recognized tradition returned a year after a serious fall in October involving one of the group's members, as thousands gathered to watch teams scale new heights.
Members of the Colla Vella of Valls build a towering human pyramid during the annual Castellera festival in Vilafranca del Penedes, near Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. The UNESCO-recognized tradition returned a year after a serious fall in October involving one of the group's members, as thousands gathered to watch teams scale new heights.
NEW YORK — A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.
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The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through Oct 14 to give the administration a chance to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
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The decision came as a legal fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve also seems bound for the Supreme Court, setting up an unprecedented legal showdown this year over Trump's entire economic policy.
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Trump has made tariffs a pillar of US foreign policy in his second term, using them to exert political pressure and renegotiate trade deals with countries that export goods to the United States.
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The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.
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Trump lamented the decision by what he called a "highly partisan "court, posting on Truth Social, "If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country."
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He nonetheless predicted a reversal, saying he expected tariffs to benefit the country "with the help of the Supreme Court".
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The 7-4 decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, addressed the legality of what Trump calls "reciprocal" tariffs imposed as part of his trade war in April, as well as a separate set of tariffs imposed in February against Canada, China and Mexico.
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Democratic presidents appointed six judges in the majority and two judges who dissented, while Republican presidents appointed one judge in the majority and two dissenters.
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The court's decision does not affect tariffs issued under other legal authority, such as the administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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Trump justified both sets of tariffs — as well as more recent levies — under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the power to address "unusual and extraordinary" threats during national emergencies.
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"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," the court said.
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The Department of Justice has argued that the law allows tariffs under emergency provisions that authorize a president to "regulate "imports or block them completely.
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Trump declared a national emergency in April over the fact that the US imports more than it exports, as the nation has done for decades. Trump said the persistent trade deficit was undermining US manufacturing capability and military readiness.
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NEW YORK — A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.
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The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through Oct 14 to give the administration a chance to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
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The decision came as a legal fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve also seems bound for the Supreme Court, setting up an unprecedented legal showdown this year over Trump's entire economic policy.
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Trump has made tariffs a pillar of US foreign policy in his second term, using them to exert political pressure and renegotiate trade deals with countries that export goods to the United States.
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The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.
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Trump lamented the decision by what he called a "highly partisan "court, posting on Truth Social, "If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country."
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He nonetheless predicted a reversal, saying he expected tariffs to benefit the country "with the help of the Supreme Court".
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The 7-4 decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, addressed the legality of what Trump calls "reciprocal" tariffs imposed as part of his trade war in April, as well as a separate set of tariffs imposed in February against Canada, China and Mexico.
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Democratic presidents appointed six judges in the majority and two judges who dissented, while Republican presidents appointed one judge in the majority and two dissenters.
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The court's decision does not affect tariffs issued under other legal authority, such as the administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
\n
Trump justified both sets of tariffs — as well as more recent levies — under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the power to address "unusual and extraordinary" threats during national emergencies.
\n
"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," the court said.
\n
The Department of Justice has argued that the law allows tariffs under emergency provisions that authorize a president to "regulate "imports or block them completely.
\n
Trump declared a national emergency in April over the fact that the US imports more than it exports, as the nation has done for decades. Trump said the persistent trade deficit was undermining US manufacturing capability and military readiness.
Musicians blend Eastern and Western traditions during a performance at the China-West Soundscape concert, part of the London International Chinese Music Festival, held in London on Friday.
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Musicians blend Eastern and Western traditions during a performance at the China-West Soundscape concert, part of the London International Chinese Music Festival, held in London on Friday.
The acclaimed Chinese historical movie Dead to Rights made its European premiere at the Mathaeser cinema in Munich on Friday, drawing a full house of more than 400 attendees and prompting reflection on one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
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The movie, set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, tells the story of a small photography studio and its patrons who strive to preserve humanity and conscience amid catastrophe.
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Since its release in China, Dead to Rights has drawn widespread public attention for its emotional storytelling and historical weight.
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Qiu Xuejun, China's consul general in Munich, co-hosted the premiere, saying that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. He praised the role of German businessman John Rabe, who, during the Nanjing Massacre, established a safety zone and saved countless civilians.
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"His humanitarian courage is part of both the memory of Sino-German friendship and the shared struggle against fascism," Qiu said.
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In an interview after the event, Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education, and Culture, said the movie is "very important". "It's also very important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, they have no clue what happened there."
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Gao Ye, the lead actress, shared a video message, saying she was honored to take part in the European premiere and grateful to audiences in Germany for their willingness to "listen to history and remember the past". She encouraged viewers to treasure peace and human dignity in today's world.
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Thomas Rabe, John Rabe's grandson, also addressed the audience in a video message. He recalled his grandfather's efforts in Nanjing in 1937-38, when more than 200,000 Chinese civilians found refuge in the safety zone.
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Reading from his grandfather's wartime diary and letters, Rabe underscored the responsibility of younger generations to protect peace and care for others. "Peace today was hard-won," he said. "China endured unimaginable hardship to secure victory, and our continuing humanitarian work together makes me proud."
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Erhard Rau, chairman of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, said the film should be screened worldwide. "It is not so much about carrying these terrible experiences within us," he said. "It is about what we can learn from them — for the future. That is why it is so important that films like this are shown, so we can connect with the fate of those people."
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Among younger attendees, German social media influencer Aaron Zehren said he knew little about the Nanjing Massacre before the screening. "After watching, I gained a much deeper understanding of the tragic experiences of Nanjing's civilians," he said. "The historical facts must be shown to the world."
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Diplomats from the Canadian, United States and South African consulates in Munich attended the European premiere, which was conceived not only as a cinematic event but also as a gesture of remembrance and dialogue.
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The film will next screen in Italy, the United Kingdom and other European countries. As Qiu noted, "The memory of the past must be preserved — not for hatred, but to safeguard peace and remind future generations of the fragility of civilization."
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Xinhua contributed to this story.
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zhangzhouxiang@chinadaily.com.cn
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The acclaimed Chinese historical movie Dead to Rights made its European premiere at the Mathaeser cinema in Munich on Friday, drawing a full house of more than 400 attendees and prompting reflection on one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
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The movie, set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, tells the story of a small photography studio and its patrons who strive to preserve humanity and conscience amid catastrophe.
\n
Since its release in China, Dead to Rights has drawn widespread public attention for its emotional storytelling and historical weight.
\n
Qiu Xuejun, China's consul general in Munich, co-hosted the premiere, saying that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. He praised the role of German businessman John Rabe, who, during the Nanjing Massacre, established a safety zone and saved countless civilians.
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"His humanitarian courage is part of both the memory of Sino-German friendship and the shared struggle against fascism," Qiu said.
\n
In an interview after the event, Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education, and Culture, said the movie is "very important". "It's also very important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, they have no clue what happened there."
\n
Gao Ye, the lead actress, shared a video message, saying she was honored to take part in the European premiere and grateful to audiences in Germany for their willingness to "listen to history and remember the past". She encouraged viewers to treasure peace and human dignity in today's world.
\n
Thomas Rabe, John Rabe's grandson, also addressed the audience in a video message. He recalled his grandfather's efforts in Nanjing in 1937-38, when more than 200,000 Chinese civilians found refuge in the safety zone.
\n
Reading from his grandfather's wartime diary and letters, Rabe underscored the responsibility of younger generations to protect peace and care for others. "Peace today was hard-won," he said. "China endured unimaginable hardship to secure victory, and our continuing humanitarian work together makes me proud."
\n
Erhard Rau, chairman of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, said the film should be screened worldwide. "It is not so much about carrying these terrible experiences within us," he said. "It is about what we can learn from them — for the future. That is why it is so important that films like this are shown, so we can connect with the fate of those people."
\n
Among younger attendees, German social media influencer Aaron Zehren said he knew little about the Nanjing Massacre before the screening. "After watching, I gained a much deeper understanding of the tragic experiences of Nanjing's civilians," he said. "The historical facts must be shown to the world."
\n
Diplomats from the Canadian, United States and South African consulates in Munich attended the European premiere, which was conceived not only as a cinematic event but also as a gesture of remembrance and dialogue.
\n
The film will next screen in Italy, the United Kingdom and other European countries. As Qiu noted, "The memory of the past must be preserved — not for hatred, but to safeguard peace and remind future generations of the fragility of civilization."
President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
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The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
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The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
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In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
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He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
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"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
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He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
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Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
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Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
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The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
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The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
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"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
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Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
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"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
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The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
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Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
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He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
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China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
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Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
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Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
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The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
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He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
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Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
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"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
President Xi Jinping chairs and addresses the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin on Monday. His speech was titled "Pooling the Strength of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Improve Global Governance".
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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative at a grand gathering with leaders from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization family on Monday, stressing China's readiness to work with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system.
\n
The Chinese president expounded on his fourth global initiative, after the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin.
\n
The meeting brought together leaders of more than 20 countries from the SCO family, including member states, observer states and dialogue partners, as well as 10 international organizations.
\n
In explaining the initiative, Xi pointed out that the Cold War mentality, hegemony and protectionism continue to haunt the world, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".
\n
He highlighted five principles for the Global Governance Initiative — adherence to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing true multilateralism, advocating the people-centered approach and focusing on taking real actions.
\n
"We should maintain that all countries, regardless of size, strength and wealth, are equal participants, decision-makers and beneficiaries in global governance," Xi said. "We should promote greater democracy in international relations and increase the representation and voice of developing countries," he said.
\n
He warned against "double standards" and rules imposed by "a few countries", stressing that the United Nations must remain at the core of global governance.
\n
Xi emphasized the need to firmly safeguard the status and authority of the UN and ensure its "irreplaceable, key role" in global governance.
\n
Meanwhile, he made an appeal for the reform and improvement of the global governance system to ensure that the people of every nation are the actors in and beneficiaries of global governance.
\n
The goal, he said, is to better tackle the common challenges for mankind, better narrow the North-South gap, and better safeguard the common interests of all countries.
\n
The Chinese president then made the case for taking real actions, saying that countries should adopt a systematic and holistic approach, coordinate global actions, fully mobilize various resources, and strive for more visible outcomes.
\n
"We should enhance practical cooperation to prevent the governance system from lagging behind or being fragmented," he said.
\n
Xi called on the SCO to step up and play a leading role and set an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative, saying the grouping should contribute to safeguarding world peace and stability.
\n
"We should continue to uphold the principles of nonalliance, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party," he added.
\n
The organization should take responsibility for open cooperation across the globe, he said. "We should continue to dismantle walls, not erect them; we should seek integration, not decoupling."
\n
Xi also said that SCO countries should advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and push for universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
\n
He announced Beijing's decision to establish three major platforms for China-SCO cooperation in energy, green industry and the digital economy, and to set up three major cooperation centers for sci-tech innovation, higher education and vocational and technical education.
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China will work with fellow SCO countries in the next five years to increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power by 10 million kilowatts each, Xi said.
\n
Xi then urged SCO countries to set an example in championing the common values of humanity, while announcing China's decision to treat 500 patients with congenital heart disease, perform 5,000 cataract operations and carry out 10,000 cancer screenings for other SCO countries.
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Xi also made an appeal for SCO countries to defend international fairness and justice, saying they should continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as "a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
The initiative was widely welcomed and supported during the meeting, as leaders highlighted the need for a more effective governance philosophy and system as the world is confronted with widening deficits in governance, challenges to sustainable development and rising unilateralism.
\n
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a news briefing on Monday that Xi's launch of the Global Governance Initiative was the "biggest highlight" of this year's SCO summit.
\n
He said that the initiative's underlying principles are fully consistent with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. "It is designed to firmly support the central role of the UN in international affairs, and to encourage all countries to participate in the reform and development of the global governance system through the UN and other multilateral mechanisms."
\n
Nurlan Yermekbayev, the SCO's secretary-general, said the fact that the Global Governance Initiative "was put forward on the SCO platform carries profound symbolic significance".
\n
"Indeed, the principles enshrined in the initiative are of paramount importance, with the people-centered approach standing out in particular. After all, as we all recognize, the initiative's central purpose is to advance human development and improve people's livelihoods."
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
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Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
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Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
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Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
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Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
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It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
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A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
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Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
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Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
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"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
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The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
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What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
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That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
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Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
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"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
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Family became comrades
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Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
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Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
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The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
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Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
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Dark chapter
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Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
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Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
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The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
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From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
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Civilian networks
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The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
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For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
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"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
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Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
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Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
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"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
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He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
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His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
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"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
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Collective resistance
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The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
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By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
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Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
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Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
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"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
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After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
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The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
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Great rescue
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In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
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The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
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When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
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Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
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Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
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"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
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Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
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Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
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"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
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Remembrance
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Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
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The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
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The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
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Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
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"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
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She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
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At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
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In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
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This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
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My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
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Where there are forests and coal mines,
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And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
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"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
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lilei@chinadailyhk.com
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Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
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Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
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Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
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Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
\n
Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
\n
It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
\n
A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
\n
Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
\n
Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
\n
"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
\n
The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
\n
What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
\n
That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
\n
Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
\n
"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
\n
Family became comrades
\n
Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
\n
Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
\n
The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
\n
Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
\n
Dark chapter
\n
Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
\n
Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
\n
The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
\n
From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
\n
Civilian networks
\n
The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
\n
For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
\n
"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
\n
Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
\n
Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
\n
"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
\n
He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
\n
His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
\n
"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
\n
Collective resistance
\n
The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
\n
By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
\n
Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
\n
Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
\n
"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
\n
After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
\n
The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
\n
Great rescue
\n
In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
\n
The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
\n
When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
\n
Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
\n
Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
\n
"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
\n
Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
\n
Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
\n
"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
\n
Remembrance
\n
Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
\n
The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
\n
The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
\n
Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
\n
"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
\n
She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
\n
At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
\n
In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
\n
This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
\n
My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
\n
Where there are forests and coal mines,
\n
And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
\n
"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
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\n
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�9�9 Global governance has come to a new crossroads.
\n
�9�9 History tells us that at difficult times, we must uphold our original commitment to peaceful coexistence, strengthen our confidence in win-win cooperation, advance in line with the trend of history, and thrive in keeping pace with the times.
\n
�9�9 An ancient Chinese philosopher said of the importance of principles, "Uphold the Great Principle, and the world will follow."
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
\n
Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
\n
Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
\n
Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
\n
Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
\n
It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
\n
A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
\n
Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
\n
Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
\n
"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
\n
The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
\n
What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
\n
That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
\n
Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
\n
"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
\n
Family became comrades
\n
Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
\n
Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
\n
The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
\n
Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
\n
Dark chapter
\n
Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
\n
Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
\n
The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
\n
From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
\n
Civilian networks
\n
The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
\n
For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
\n
"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
\n
Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
\n
Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
\n
"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
\n
He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
\n
His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
\n
"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
\n
Collective resistance
\n
The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
\n
By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
\n
Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
\n
Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
\n
"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
\n
After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
\n
The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
\n
Great rescue
\n
In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
\n
The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
\n
When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
\n
Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
\n
Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
\n
"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
\n
Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
\n
Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
\n
"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
\n
Remembrance
\n
Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
\n
The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
\n
The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
\n
Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
\n
"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
\n
She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
\n
At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
\n
In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
\n
This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
\n
My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
\n
Where there are forests and coal mines,
\n
And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
\n
"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
Lam Chun holds a photo of herself, her older sister Lam Chin and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion.
\n
Lam Chin (second from right) poses for a photo with Dongjiang Column Commander Tsang Sang (center) and other guerrilla leaders.
\n
Lam Chun and her mother in Hong Kong on Nov 11, 1945.
\n
Primary school students present flowers to veterans of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column during a Victory Day commemoration in Hong Kong on Aug 15.
\n
Law King-fai, a member of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
\n
The agonized cry, "If I die, avenge me!" has echoed in Lam Chun's mind for 82 years.
\n
It was May 1943 in Kowloon City, when Japanese soldiers dragged her 23-year-old sister, Lam Chin, into their home. The accusation was theft — a charge fabricated after she rejected a soldier's advances.
\n
A laundry worker at the Japanese barracks, Lam Chin was subjected to a relentless beating, with rifle butts smashing against her bones.
\n
Eight-year-old Lam Chun stood frozen. Her sister was tied to the staircase, her shirt staining redder with each blow.
\n
Soldiers demanded stolen military currency she had never touched. When she fainted, they revived her with water. When their mother lunged forward, a soldier threw the older woman to the ground. A blade was pressed to Lam Chin's throat — yet she never yielded.
\n
"That day left a deep impression on me," Lam Chun, now 90, recalled. "It wasn't a day for just our family's shame, but also the nation's suffering."
\n
The torture lasted hours, finally ending at lunchtime. Having found nothing, the soldiers left — but not before stealing a pair of military binoculars that had belonged to Lam Chun's late father, a Kuomintang officer.
\n
What her tormentors didn't know was that Lam Chin was secretly smuggling intelligence for guerrillas led by the Communist Party of China in their fight to liberate Hong Kong.
\n
That night, as her family dressed her wounds, Lam Chin revealed her secret. A former leader in the student movement supporting the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), she had long been fighting back.
\n
Her suffering, coupled with this revelation, became a call to arms — not just for vengeance, but for victory.
\n
"'If we're beaten for no reason at home, we might as well fight,'" Lam Chun remembered her mother declaring.
\n
Family became comrades
\n
Within months, Lam Chun, her mother, and her brother joined the Hong Kong Independent Battalion — her sister's unit. They fled to its Pingshan headquarters in rural Shenzhen in Guangdong province. Lam Chun's two other older sisters stayed behind in occupied Hong Kong; one worked at a bookstore by day and taught night classes for female factory workers, while the other, recently married, was unable to join them.
\n
Nearly 1,000 strong and composed almost entirely of locals, the battalion became a relentless foe to Japan after its Dec 8, 1941, invasion of Hong Kong.
\n
The then-British colony's defenses collapsed in just 18 days — a swift defeat that historians, including Hong Kong Chronicles Institute Deputy Chief Editor Liu Shuyong, see as emblematic of Britain's halfhearted commitment to defending the colony.
\n
Now, as the last survivors fade, their stories — once buried under colonial and wartime politics have resurfaced. Their resistance played a crucial role in the broader Allied effort to defeat fascism and weaken the Japanese war machine, and their heroics in the liberation of Hong Kong cannot be underestimated.
\n
Dark chapter
\n
Dec 8, 1941, began like any ordinary morning in Hong Kong — until warplanes tore through the dawn sky. The Lam family had just finished breakfast when air raid sirens shattered the calm. Lam Chun and her mother were on their way to church when the first bombs fell.
\n
Their home, directly across from Kai Tak airfield, placed them in the crosshairs. "When the bombing started, my mother ran back to check on my siblings," Lam Chun recalled. "The streets had already descended into chaos."
\n
The Japanese occupation shattered their lives overnight. The family school, run by her mother, was forced to close, leaving them with no income. To survive, they sold desks and chairs, piece by piece.
\n
From their balcony overlooking Tak Ku Ling Road, Kowloon City, they witnessed the war's merciless toll. "Refugees huddled beneath our building, clutching children or meager bundles," she said. "Days later, garbage trucks would arrive. The same people lay wrapped in straw mats — dead from starvation."
\n
Civilian networks
\n
The Hong Kong Independent Battalion traces its roots to the Guangdong People's Guerrilla Force resisting Japanese aggression — specifically its 3rd and 5th Companies, the precursors to the famed Dongjiang (East River) Column. From the earliest days of occupation, these fighters waged a relentless campaign against Japanese forces stretching from Kowloon to the New Territories.
\n
For three years and eight months, they stood as Hong Kong's only organized armed resistance — a lifeline sustained by civilian networks that included the likes of the Lam family.
\n
"Many Hong Kong families joined the resistance together — fighting as one," said Lam Chun, now president of the Society of the Veterans of the Original Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, which documents this wartime heroism.
\n
Few embodied this spirit more than the Law family of Sha Tau Kok, with nine of its 11 members taking up arms as guerrillas.
\n
Born in 1930, Law King-fai grew up amid the resistance efforts. His childhood was defined by the cause and even as a toddler, he was taught patriotic songs.
\n
"Fight the Japanese, fight the Japanese! Down with Japanese imperialism, protect our homeland!" the 95-year-old recalled, singing along.
\n
He remembered the Japanese frequently seizing villagers for forced labor, including his father. In 1943, aged just 13, Law followed his uncles into the guerrilla battalion's sea detachment, which conducted maritime attacks with rudimentary weapons.
\n
His most harrowing mission occurred off the coast of Shenzhen that same year. His unit ambushed a Japanese supply ship that had strayed off course and run aground. As they chased the fleeing Japanese soldiers, Law lost two comrades in the fierce fighting.
\n
"We eventually sank the ship," said Law, noting that his detachment was instrumental in intercepting Japanese logistics convoys carrying supplies, armaments and food in international waters.
\n
Collective resistance
\n
The Lams' journey mirrored this collective resistance.
\n
By 1943, Lam Chin was already a member of the battalion's international work division in charge of translation and intelligence. She kept working in the unit until she became chief of the enemy operations department, where she used her self-taught Japanese to reeducate Japanese prisoners of war. She served as a personal interpreter for Dongjiang Column Commander, Tsang Sang.
\n
Her mother was involved in military logistics, proving that even those who'd never held a gun could contribute to the fight.
\n
Lam Chun, just a child at the time, was a messenger, threading her way through enemy lines with matchstick-sized intelligence scrolls tucked into her collar or hidden among fruit baskets. She mastered the Hakka dialect and learned to decipher secret trail markers that included scratched tree trunks and arranged stones.
\n
"We received tremendous support from local farmers," she recalled. "They helped not just with our missions, but also with our personal hardships."
\n
After six months as a courier, Lam was assigned to a guerrilla field hospital. She started with basics like feeding patients and soon progressed to dressing wounds and reusing sterilized gauze, a grim necessity.
\n
The worst were the surgeries without anesthesia. She'd clutch her hands as doctors dug bullets from screaming soldiers-only to hear some of those men days later, insisting: "Don't worry, Ah Chun. We'll win this war."
\n
Great rescue
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In one of the war's boldest missions, the battalion smuggled over 800 Chinese cultural figures, their relatives, and soldiers of international allies out of occupied Hong Kong.
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The city had been a precarious refuge since 1937, when artists, writers, and scholars from the Chinese mainland fled there to avoid Japan's invasion. They published underground newspapers, staged anti-fascist plays and broadcast messages of defiance. This made them prime targets.
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When Hong Kong fell to Japanese invasion forces in 1941, the occupiers moved swiftly to crush China's intellectual resistance. Propaganda flooded the streets, and cinema screens ordered prominent figures to report for "collaboration".
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Peking Opera legend Mei Lanfang, filmmakers Cai Chusheng and Situ Huimin, and writer Mao Dun were summoned by occupiers under the guise of an invitation.
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Trapped in a Cantonese-speaking city where their accents marked them out, escape seemed impossible. Yet a covert network of guerrillas, fishermen and locals orchestrated their evacuation — sneaking them past checkpoints and through jungle to Free China.
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"It was an epic operation — moving 800 people under the noses of the Japanese, undetected for over 200 days," said Chan Hoi-lun, daughter of guerrilla leader Chan Leung-ming.
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Her mother, Tsau Sheung-ling, played a key role. At 20, she disguised herself as filmmaker Cai's niece, guiding him and his wife past patrols with acting so convincing she fooled the soldiers. They reached a safe house in Central and later escaped to Guilin in Guangxi via Macao.
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Her bravery came with a high price. After helping run a Lantau Island resistance base, Tsau was betrayed by a traitor and arrested by the Japanese. Right after giving birth to her daughter, she was seized and tortured. She watched the 12-day-old girl die of malnutrition in prison. Her in-laws were later executed by Japanese troops.
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"Patriotism has always been here in Hong Kong," Chan Hoi-lun said. "This rescue was fought and won here."
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Remembrance
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Hong Kong is launching a series of events to educate its youth on national history and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war. The initiative includes exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and exchange tours to historical sites on the Chinese mainland.
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The need for such education is felt personally by the likes of Chan Hoi-lun, who says she was exhilarated to hear about the new memorial started on Aug 12 at Silvermine Bay.
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The site on Lantau Island is where her father once organized guerrilla fighting and where a tragic massacre unfolded from Aug 19 to 26, 1945. Even after Japan's surrender, Japanese troops accused villagers of harboring guerrillas, arresting 300 and killing 11 of the bay's 500 residents.
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Upon its completion in October, the Silvermine Bay memorial will join other commemorative sites, including those in Sha Tau Kok in the New Territories, and in Sai Kung's Wong Mo Ying village and Tsam Chuk Wan.
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"It's not fair for those who gave their lives decades ago that today's Hong Kong youth don't even know the history," Chan said, citing the colonial-era authorities' neglect of local efforts to fight Japanese aggression.
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She highlighted the importance of physical memorials erected where battles were fought, calling them the basic infrastructure for patriotism education. "They can help tell the stories that unfolded there across time," she said.
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At a recent forum, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu underscored the city's significant role in China's war efforts. He cited the city's work in shipping war supplies, rescue operations, and front-line defense, embodied by brave groups like the Hong Kong Independent Battalion.
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Lee called the victory a hard-won lesson in the importance of peace. He urged the public to honor these historical sacrifices and firmly oppose any distortion of history or glorification of aggression.
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In a recent interview with China Daily, Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Yung said that while history education has improved significantly since the 1997 handover, more must be done to strengthen the understanding of national history — particularly amid current global tensions.
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This history remains etched in the memory of Lam Chun. Holding a black-and-white photograph of herself with her older sister and brother taken at Sung Wong Toi Park before the Japanese invasion, Lam recalled how her sister Lam Chin would constantly bring home friends to sing:
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My home is on the Songhua River in the Northeast,
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Where there are forests and coal mines,
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And soybeans and sorghum all over the mountains and fields.
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"I would listen and sing along, but couldn't understand at the time," she said. "It was not until the 1941 invasion started that I realized they were songs of resistance against Japanese aggression."
Tourists pick peaches at an orchard developed on an abandoned quarry in Zhonghua village, Beibei district in Chongqing.
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People enjoy camping on the lawn in the Jibai Villa at the village.
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An aerial photo shows the quarry after the green restoration project.
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In a mountain village in Southwest China's Chongqing, a former barren stone quarry has been reborn as a vibrant rural tourism destination through ecological reform and the creation of innovative tourism experiences, setting a benchmark for sustainable development.
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Located in Zhonghua village, Jingguan township of Beibei district, the once bustling site of industrial activity is now a vibrant green landscape. Over 20 hectares of peach and plum trees flourish here, accompanied by the elegantly constructed Jibai Villa, a nationally recognized A-level tourist homestay inn.
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The transformation of this site is nothing short of remarkable. Visitors are greeted with a diverse range of activities, from rural tourism experiences like flower appreciation and fruit picking to a mining study club and the region's first innkeeper training school.
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A newly built 120-square-meter lifestyle aesthetics center offers yoga and Pilates activities, while a stylish restaurant and cafe, converted from former quarry management offices and workshops, serve as social hubs.
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According to Zhou Song, the owner, the site attracts up to 1,000 visitors daily during peak seasons, totaling more than 100,000 tourists annually and generating revenue exceeding five million yuan ($698,330). The guesthouse accommodates 400 diners simultaneously and provides stable employment for nearly 30 local villagers, each earning an average annual income of about 50,000 yuan.
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In 2022, the village collective economic cooperative invested in Jibai's surrounding projects, increasing the village's annual income by 150,000 yuan.
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The story of this transformation began in the early 2000s when Zhou's father leased the land for stone mining. Despite initial economic benefits, excessive mining led to severe environmental degradation. Recognizing the need for change, Zhou's father closed the quarry at the end of 2016.
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With a background in architecture, Zhou led his design team to launch a green restoration project in early 2017. The homestay opened in 2020 and quickly became a popular destination. The local government has supported this initiative by providing infrastructure such as a display area for a weekend specialty market, a basketball court, paved roads, and street lighting.
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Zhang Deqiang, a mining environmental expert at the China Institute of Geo-Environmental Monitoring, praised the project during a recent field trip. "I've noticed that many ecological restoration projects in Chongqing are supported by industries, primarily thanks to the full use of the region's superb strategic location."
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He noted that the mining pit and cultural tourism development in Beibei have enabled the municipality to explore a unique restoration path that addresses historical ecological issues while providing new growth opportunities for rural vitalization.
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This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, which has restored 7,025 hectares of historically abandoned and closed mines, marking significant progress in ecological protection and restoration.
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Zhou said he plans to enhance the site's functionality to draw diverse visitors. He envisions creating a hub for homestays that offer comprehensive services to tourists, thereby attracting more investors interested in agriculture and hospitality.
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Contact the writers at dengrui@chinadaily.com.cn
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+ "content": "
Tourists pick peaches at an orchard developed on an abandoned quarry in Zhonghua village, Beibei district in Chongqing.
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People enjoy camping on the lawn in the Jibai Villa at the village.
\n
An aerial photo shows the quarry after the green restoration project.
\n
In a mountain village in Southwest China's Chongqing, a former barren stone quarry has been reborn as a vibrant rural tourism destination through ecological reform and the creation of innovative tourism experiences, setting a benchmark for sustainable development.
\n
Located in Zhonghua village, Jingguan township of Beibei district, the once bustling site of industrial activity is now a vibrant green landscape. Over 20 hectares of peach and plum trees flourish here, accompanied by the elegantly constructed Jibai Villa, a nationally recognized A-level tourist homestay inn.
\n
The transformation of this site is nothing short of remarkable. Visitors are greeted with a diverse range of activities, from rural tourism experiences like flower appreciation and fruit picking to a mining study club and the region's first innkeeper training school.
\n
A newly built 120-square-meter lifestyle aesthetics center offers yoga and Pilates activities, while a stylish restaurant and cafe, converted from former quarry management offices and workshops, serve as social hubs.
\n
According to Zhou Song, the owner, the site attracts up to 1,000 visitors daily during peak seasons, totaling more than 100,000 tourists annually and generating revenue exceeding five million yuan ($698,330). The guesthouse accommodates 400 diners simultaneously and provides stable employment for nearly 30 local villagers, each earning an average annual income of about 50,000 yuan.
\n
In 2022, the village collective economic cooperative invested in Jibai's surrounding projects, increasing the village's annual income by 150,000 yuan.
\n
The story of this transformation began in the early 2000s when Zhou's father leased the land for stone mining. Despite initial economic benefits, excessive mining led to severe environmental degradation. Recognizing the need for change, Zhou's father closed the quarry at the end of 2016.
\n
With a background in architecture, Zhou led his design team to launch a green restoration project in early 2017. The homestay opened in 2020 and quickly became a popular destination. The local government has supported this initiative by providing infrastructure such as a display area for a weekend specialty market, a basketball court, paved roads, and street lighting.
\n
Zhang Deqiang, a mining environmental expert at the China Institute of Geo-Environmental Monitoring, praised the project during a recent field trip. "I've noticed that many ecological restoration projects in Chongqing are supported by industries, primarily thanks to the full use of the region's superb strategic location."
\n
He noted that the mining pit and cultural tourism development in Beibei have enabled the municipality to explore a unique restoration path that addresses historical ecological issues while providing new growth opportunities for rural vitalization.
\n
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment, which has restored 7,025 hectares of historically abandoned and closed mines, marking significant progress in ecological protection and restoration.
\n
Zhou said he plans to enhance the site's functionality to draw diverse visitors. He envisions creating a hub for homestays that offer comprehensive services to tourists, thereby attracting more investors interested in agriculture and hospitality.
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make it fit for the times.
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It was therefore timely that the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which convened in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, significantly bolstered confidence in meaningful reform of the global governance system to make it more effective.
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The SCO Plus meeting sounded a resounding note for global cooperation, development and a shared future.
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As Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored in his address to the meeting on Monday, the organization has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, and he called on it to "continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
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Stressing that the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, he said the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, with new threats and challenges increasing, as the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world.
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This has created trust and security deficits. To address these, President Xi called on those attending the meeting to improve global governance by setting an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative that he proposed.
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To this end, he highlighted five key principles of the initiative: First, adhering to sovereign equality and upholding the principle that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth or poverty, enjoy equal participation, decision-making, and benefits from global governance; Second, abiding by international rule of law, fully, comprehensively, and completely adhering to the universally recognized basic norms of international relations, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, ensuring the equal and uniform application of international law and rules, and refraining from double standards, and the imposing of the "house rules" of a few countries on others; Third, practicing multilateralism by adhering to the global governance concept of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits; Fourth, advocating the people-centered approach to ensure that people of all countries participate in and share the fruits of improved global governance; Fifth, focusing on taking real actions by adhering to systematic planning and holistic advancement of coordinated global actions that fully mobilize resources from all parties.
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"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
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Multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, is ingrained in the DNA of the SCO Plus, which boasts 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners, and represents nearly half of the world's population, one-fourth of the global landmass and about one-fourth of the global GDP. No wonder the SCO is being increasingly looked upon as an important force for safeguarding world peace and a driver for reform of the global governance system.
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As President Xi told those attending the meeting in Tianjin on Monday, the SCO member states were the first to put forward the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits as an effort to practice true multilateralism. Hailing the organization for its international influence and appeal that are increasing day by day, Xi urged them to forge ahead by carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit that the organization embodies.
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Reforming and improving global governance to keep pace with the times is imperative to uphold international fairness and justice and oppose the bullying acts of those who hope to keep a stranglehold on international affairs.
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The Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for the diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development is the guiding light for the organization to forge ahead with solid steps toward the realization of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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+ "content": "
It is not alarmist to say that global governance stands at a critical juncture, and that reform of the postwar international system is imperative to make it fit for the times.
\n
It was therefore timely that the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which convened in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, significantly bolstered confidence in meaningful reform of the global governance system to make it more effective.
\n
The SCO Plus meeting sounded a resounding note for global cooperation, development and a shared future.
\n
As Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored in his address to the meeting on Monday, the organization has increasingly become a catalyst for the development and reform of the global governance system, and he called on it to "continue to unequivocally oppose hegemonism and power politics, practice true multilateralism, and stand as a pillar in promoting a multipolar world and greater democracy in international relations".
\n
Stressing that the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, he said the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, with new threats and challenges increasing, as the Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world.
\n
This has created trust and security deficits. To address these, President Xi called on those attending the meeting to improve global governance by setting an example in carrying out the Global Governance Initiative that he proposed.
\n
To this end, he highlighted five key principles of the initiative: First, adhering to sovereign equality and upholding the principle that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth or poverty, enjoy equal participation, decision-making, and benefits from global governance; Second, abiding by international rule of law, fully, comprehensively, and completely adhering to the universally recognized basic norms of international relations, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, ensuring the equal and uniform application of international law and rules, and refraining from double standards, and the imposing of the "house rules" of a few countries on others; Third, practicing multilateralism by adhering to the global governance concept of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits; Fourth, advocating the people-centered approach to ensure that people of all countries participate in and share the fruits of improved global governance; Fifth, focusing on taking real actions by adhering to systematic planning and holistic advancement of coordinated global actions that fully mobilize resources from all parties.
\n
"I look forward to working with all countries for a more just and equitable global governance system and advancing toward a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
\n
Multilateralism, based on coordination and cooperation, is ingrained in the DNA of the SCO Plus, which boasts 10 member states, two observer states and 15 dialogue partners, and represents nearly half of the world's population, one-fourth of the global landmass and about one-fourth of the global GDP. No wonder the SCO is being increasingly looked upon as an important force for safeguarding world peace and a driver for reform of the global governance system.
\n
As President Xi told those attending the meeting in Tianjin on Monday, the SCO member states were the first to put forward the vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits as an effort to practice true multilateralism. Hailing the organization for its international influence and appeal that are increasing day by day, Xi urged them to forge ahead by carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit that the organization embodies.
\n
Reforming and improving global governance to keep pace with the times is imperative to uphold international fairness and justice and oppose the bullying acts of those who hope to keep a stranglehold on international affairs.
\n
The Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for the diversity of civilizations, and pursuit of common development is the guiding light for the organization to forge ahead with solid steps toward the realization of a community with a shared future for humanity.
Editor's Note: Brazilian media Forum Magazine recently published an article stating that for decades, industrial growth and sustainability seemed at odds with each other, but now, China's green factories are striving to prove that the two can go hand in hand and even transform sustainability into a source of strength. In an interview with People's Daily Overseas Edition, Xu Yingming, a senior researcher of green trade at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, expounded on China's experience in this regard. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". For two decades, this scientific philosophy has guided China's continuous exploration of ways to achieve coordinated progress of ecological protection and economic development. By 2024, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP had decreased by 11.6 percent compared to 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 1.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions.
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Focusing on core objectives such as intensive land use, harmless raw materials, clean production, waste resource utilization and low-carbon energy, green factories continuously promote intensive utilization of infrastructure, management systems, energy and resource inputs and products. This makes them a key vehicle for green development throughout the product life cycle and manufacturing industry chain.
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Over the past decade, green factories, as the core implementation unit of green manufacturing, have been a major driving force in China's efforts to build an efficient, clean, low-carbon and circular green manufacturing system. Since the launch of a national green factory selection program in 2017, China now has over 6,400 national-level green factories, whose output value accounts for 20 percent of China's total manufacturing output. By 2030, the output value of green factories nationwide is expected to exceed 40 percent of the total manufacturing output value.
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Cognitive shifts, policy support and improved standards are key initiatives in China's efforts to promote the development of green factories. On a conceptual level, China is shifting from its past extensive development model to green development, transforming the concept of green development into a quantifiable, replicable, and sustainable closed-loop system of "strategy-management-technology-culture".
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On the policy level, China provides substantial policy and financial support for the green transformation of enterprises through multifaceted support, including direct financial incentives, tax incentives, energy conservation and emissions reduction subsidies, green product certification incentives, and green investment guidance funds.
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In terms of the standardization system, by implementing and updating a series of policies, standards and regulations for industries such as steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, and rare earths, a "general principles+ guidelines+ detailed rules" implementation system has been established.
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In accordance with the dynamic management requirements of the interim measures for the undertaking, the country plans to annually remove noncompliant green factories, green industry parks and green supply chain management companies from the green manufacturing list.
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This ensures that green factories serve as role models, continuously improve green manufacturing standards and promote the green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Except for green factories' contribution to environmental protection, the high-value-added green products they produce can also better meet the demand for sustainable consumption in both domestic and international markets. This helps break down green trade barriers, significantly enhance companies' market competitiveness and brand image, foster new drivers of green economic growth and achieve a seamless integration of environmental and economic benefits.
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China provides developing countries with a green development plan that deeply embeds green elements throughout the entire industrial process. The country has achieved systematic technological breakthroughs which can provide developing countries with a systematic, intelligent and green menu-style technical support solution.
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+ "content": "
Editor's Note: Brazilian media Forum Magazine recently published an article stating that for decades, industrial growth and sustainability seemed at odds with each other, but now, China's green factories are striving to prove that the two can go hand in hand and even transform sustainability into a source of strength. In an interview with People's Daily Overseas Edition, Xu Yingming, a senior researcher of green trade at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, expounded on China's experience in this regard. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". For two decades, this scientific philosophy has guided China's continuous exploration of ways to achieve coordinated progress of ecological protection and economic development. By 2024, China's energy consumption per unit of GDP had decreased by 11.6 percent compared to 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 1.1 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions.
\n
Focusing on core objectives such as intensive land use, harmless raw materials, clean production, waste resource utilization and low-carbon energy, green factories continuously promote intensive utilization of infrastructure, management systems, energy and resource inputs and products. This makes them a key vehicle for green development throughout the product life cycle and manufacturing industry chain.
\n
Over the past decade, green factories, as the core implementation unit of green manufacturing, have been a major driving force in China's efforts to build an efficient, clean, low-carbon and circular green manufacturing system. Since the launch of a national green factory selection program in 2017, China now has over 6,400 national-level green factories, whose output value accounts for 20 percent of China's total manufacturing output. By 2030, the output value of green factories nationwide is expected to exceed 40 percent of the total manufacturing output value.
\n
Cognitive shifts, policy support and improved standards are key initiatives in China's efforts to promote the development of green factories. On a conceptual level, China is shifting from its past extensive development model to green development, transforming the concept of green development into a quantifiable, replicable, and sustainable closed-loop system of "strategy-management-technology-culture".
\n
On the policy level, China provides substantial policy and financial support for the green transformation of enterprises through multifaceted support, including direct financial incentives, tax incentives, energy conservation and emissions reduction subsidies, green product certification incentives, and green investment guidance funds.
\n
In terms of the standardization system, by implementing and updating a series of policies, standards and regulations for industries such as steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, and rare earths, a "general principles+ guidelines+ detailed rules" implementation system has been established.
\n
In accordance with the dynamic management requirements of the interim measures for the undertaking, the country plans to annually remove noncompliant green factories, green industry parks and green supply chain management companies from the green manufacturing list.
\n
This ensures that green factories serve as role models, continuously improve green manufacturing standards and promote the green transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. Except for green factories' contribution to environmental protection, the high-value-added green products they produce can also better meet the demand for sustainable consumption in both domestic and international markets. This helps break down green trade barriers, significantly enhance companies' market competitiveness and brand image, foster new drivers of green economic growth and achieve a seamless integration of environmental and economic benefits.
\n
China provides developing countries with a green development plan that deeply embeds green elements throughout the entire industrial process. The country has achieved systematic technological breakthroughs which can provide developing countries with a systematic, intelligent and green menu-style technical support solution.
The Japanese invaders caused untold suffering to the Chinese people before and during World War II. Yet after the end of the war, unlike Germany, Japan did not atone for the atrocities its imperial army committed in the eight years preceding World War II and during the course of the war.
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The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was central to the World Anti-Fascist War (World War II). However, after World War II, the narrative that the World Anti-Fascist War in Asia was primarily between Japan and the United States became widespread, distorting history and obscuring the truth about the main Eastern theater of the war.
\n
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are often portrayed as the decisive factor behind Japan's surrender in World War II. This one-sided emphasis, which reinforces the US-centric narrative, is a complete misinterpretation of history.
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Japan was defeated because of a prolonged war of attrition in China that drained its national and military strength, leading to its collapse. Therefore, I believe the primary contributor to the victory of anti-fascist forces in Asia was the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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Since our secondary school years, we have been taught about the "Pacific war", a result of politically-driven memory shaping promoted by Washington, which defines the war in the Asia-Pacific as a war between the US and Japan, diminishing its true significance and severely distorting history.
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The colonial war launched by Tokyo was aimed at seizing Chinese territories and transforming China into a resource base and market, resulting in the loss of tens of millions of lives and systematically seeking to plunder strategic resources such as coal, soybean and petroleum.
\n
Unfortunately, the US occupation of Japan deprived the country of the opportunity to develop strategic autonomy. As seen in the recent House of Councillors election in Japan, which highlighted deep social divisions in the country, Tokyo lacks the historical foundation to reflect on its past. This absence, in turn, has fueled the right-wing drift in Japan.
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Only by fully acknowledging that the Imperial Japanese Army was defeated by the Chinese people in the war of resistance can Japan truly atone for the atrocities its fascist forces committed in China and other Asian countries and reaffirm the core principles of its pacifist Constitution — that it would never again wage a war or invade another country.
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Japan surrendered to the US-led Allied forces only after facing defeat in China. Yet the prevailing postwar narrative that "Japan did not lose to China" reflects the misunderstanding of both Japan and its neighboring countries. Many scholars superficially attribute Japan's defeat to the US, ignoring deeper analysis.
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The number of Japanese troops in China at the time proves that Japan's strategic focus remained on China. In 1941, there were about 1.38 million Japanese troops in China, or about 65 percent of Japan's total ground forces. By 1945, this number had increased to 1.98 million troops, exceeding the number of Japanese military personnel across the Pacific. It was in China that Japan's war machinery was tied down and steadily eroded. The relentless war of attrition led by the Chinese people drained the Japanese military's strength, ultimately leading to its defeat.
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In the early stages of its aggression, Japan gravely miscalculated both the national strength of China and the Chinese people's resolve to resist Japanese aggression, despite Emperor Hirohito, Japan's wartime supreme commander, repeatedly emphasizing since 1941 that "China must not be underestimated".
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While Japan relied on the emperor's authority to force soldiers and civilians into its war machine, the Chinese people's resistance was fundamentally voluntary — a conscious collective choice, not coerced sacrifice. It is imperative therefore that Japan learn from history and, in doing so, foster a more constructive China-Japan relationship.
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Beyond US influence, Japan's use of the neutral term "end of the war" is an attempt to avoid acknowledging the real reason for its defeat in World War II. By designating Aug 15 as the "memorial day for the end of the war", and referring to the belligerent Japanese army personnel who died in the war as "war dead", rather than "dead warmongers", Japan is trying to obscure its brutal wartime past. And the visits to Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 class A war criminals, by high-ranking Japanese officials are part of Tokyo's systematic attempt to deny history.
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Even more troubling is Japan's "sacred decision" narrative, which credits the emperor for ending the war. This narrative enabled the continuation of Japan's power structure in the postwar era, preventing a genuine sense of responsibility for Japanese atrocities from taking root in the country. Also, the Tokyo Trial convicted only a handful of individuals, leaving many others unaccountable.
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Postwar Japan has failed to atone for the atrocities the Japanese army committed before and during World War II. On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan appears to be sliding back into the prewar period. This dangerous trend is fueled by US support and constraints, which have made Tokyo dependent on Washington. But Japan must understand the global significance of the Chinese people's war of resistance and atone for its past atrocities.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
The Japanese invaders caused untold suffering to the Chinese people before and during World War II. Yet after the end of the war, unlike Germany, Japan did not atone for the atrocities its imperial army committed in the eight years preceding World War II and during the course of the war.
\n
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was central to the World Anti-Fascist War (World War II). However, after World War II, the narrative that the World Anti-Fascist War in Asia was primarily between Japan and the United States became widespread, distorting history and obscuring the truth about the main Eastern theater of the war.
\n
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are often portrayed as the decisive factor behind Japan's surrender in World War II. This one-sided emphasis, which reinforces the US-centric narrative, is a complete misinterpretation of history.
\n
Japan was defeated because of a prolonged war of attrition in China that drained its national and military strength, leading to its collapse. Therefore, I believe the primary contributor to the victory of anti-fascist forces in Asia was the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
\n
Since our secondary school years, we have been taught about the "Pacific war", a result of politically-driven memory shaping promoted by Washington, which defines the war in the Asia-Pacific as a war between the US and Japan, diminishing its true significance and severely distorting history.
\n
The colonial war launched by Tokyo was aimed at seizing Chinese territories and transforming China into a resource base and market, resulting in the loss of tens of millions of lives and systematically seeking to plunder strategic resources such as coal, soybean and petroleum.
\n
Unfortunately, the US occupation of Japan deprived the country of the opportunity to develop strategic autonomy. As seen in the recent House of Councillors election in Japan, which highlighted deep social divisions in the country, Tokyo lacks the historical foundation to reflect on its past. This absence, in turn, has fueled the right-wing drift in Japan.
\n
Only by fully acknowledging that the Imperial Japanese Army was defeated by the Chinese people in the war of resistance can Japan truly atone for the atrocities its fascist forces committed in China and other Asian countries and reaffirm the core principles of its pacifist Constitution — that it would never again wage a war or invade another country.
\n
Japan surrendered to the US-led Allied forces only after facing defeat in China. Yet the prevailing postwar narrative that "Japan did not lose to China" reflects the misunderstanding of both Japan and its neighboring countries. Many scholars superficially attribute Japan's defeat to the US, ignoring deeper analysis.
\n
The number of Japanese troops in China at the time proves that Japan's strategic focus remained on China. In 1941, there were about 1.38 million Japanese troops in China, or about 65 percent of Japan's total ground forces. By 1945, this number had increased to 1.98 million troops, exceeding the number of Japanese military personnel across the Pacific. It was in China that Japan's war machinery was tied down and steadily eroded. The relentless war of attrition led by the Chinese people drained the Japanese military's strength, ultimately leading to its defeat.
\n
In the early stages of its aggression, Japan gravely miscalculated both the national strength of China and the Chinese people's resolve to resist Japanese aggression, despite Emperor Hirohito, Japan's wartime supreme commander, repeatedly emphasizing since 1941 that "China must not be underestimated".
\n
While Japan relied on the emperor's authority to force soldiers and civilians into its war machine, the Chinese people's resistance was fundamentally voluntary — a conscious collective choice, not coerced sacrifice. It is imperative therefore that Japan learn from history and, in doing so, foster a more constructive China-Japan relationship.
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Beyond US influence, Japan's use of the neutral term "end of the war" is an attempt to avoid acknowledging the real reason for its defeat in World War II. By designating Aug 15 as the "memorial day for the end of the war", and referring to the belligerent Japanese army personnel who died in the war as "war dead", rather than "dead warmongers", Japan is trying to obscure its brutal wartime past. And the visits to Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 class A war criminals, by high-ranking Japanese officials are part of Tokyo's systematic attempt to deny history.
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Even more troubling is Japan's "sacred decision" narrative, which credits the emperor for ending the war. This narrative enabled the continuation of Japan's power structure in the postwar era, preventing a genuine sense of responsibility for Japanese atrocities from taking root in the country. Also, the Tokyo Trial convicted only a handful of individuals, leaving many others unaccountable.
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Postwar Japan has failed to atone for the atrocities the Japanese army committed before and during World War II. On the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan appears to be sliding back into the prewar period. This dangerous trend is fueled by US support and constraints, which have made Tokyo dependent on Washington. But Japan must understand the global significance of the Chinese people's war of resistance and atone for its past atrocities.
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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
People gather near an ambulance at a hospital in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on Monday.
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TIANJIN/KABUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday expressed deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
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While addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin, the president said: "We express condolences and sympathies to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan."
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He added: "I wish the Afghan government and people could overcome difficulties and rebuild their homeland as soon as possible."
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A magnitude-6 earthquake on Sunday in Afghanistan has killed at least 812 people and injured 2,817 others, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the country's interim government, said on Monday.
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Mujahid reported that the majority of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar Province.
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In neighboring Nangarhar Province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman Province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan Province 4 injuries.
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The casualty figures are initial estimates and are likely to rise as evaluations progress, the official stated.
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The quake, which struck late on Sunday, hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar Province, causing extensive damage.
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The quake was centered 27 kilometers east-northeast of Jalalabad, the US Geological Survey said. It was just 8 km deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage. Several aftershocks followed.
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Footage showed rescuers taking injured people on stretchers from collapsed buildings and into helicopters as people frantically dug through rubble with their hands.
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Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
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Worst-affected areas
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One resident in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said nearly the entire village was destroyed.
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"Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble," said the villager, who did not give his name.
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"We need help here," he pleaded.
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The quake has worsened communications. Blocked roads are forcing aid workers to walk four or five hours to reach survivors. Dozens of flights have operated in and out of Nangarhar Airport, transporting the injured to hospital.
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Rescue operations were underway and medical teams from Kunar, Nangarhar and the capital Kabul have arrived in the area, said Sharafat Zaman, a health ministry spokesman.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said during a news conference on Monday that China is closely monitoring the earthquake in Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, and has expressed deep condolences for the victims.
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"China is willing to provide disaster relief assistance within its capacity based on Afghanistan's needs," Guo added.
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Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said the earthquake intensified existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and urged international donors to support relief efforts.
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"This adds death and destruction to other challenges, including drought and the forced return of millions of Afghans from neighboring countries," Grandi wrote on the social media platform X. "Hopefully, the donor community will not hesitate to support relief efforts."
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Sunday night's quake was felt in parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad. There were no reports of casualties or damage.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply saddened by events in Afghanistan. "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We are ready to extend all possible support in this regard," he said on the social platform X.
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People gather near an ambulance at a hospital in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on Monday.
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TIANJIN/KABUL — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday expressed deep condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan.
\n
While addressing the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus "Meeting in Tianjin, the president said: "We express condolences and sympathies to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan."
\n
He added: "I wish the Afghan government and people could overcome difficulties and rebuild their homeland as soon as possible."
\n
A magnitude-6 earthquake on Sunday in Afghanistan has killed at least 812 people and injured 2,817 others, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the country's interim government, said on Monday.
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Mujahid reported that the majority of the devastation occurred in the Nurgal, Suki, Watapur, and Chapa Dara districts of Kunar Province.
\n
In neighboring Nangarhar Province, 12 people were killed and 255 were injured, while Laghman Province recorded 58 injuries and Nuristan Province 4 injuries.
\n
The casualty figures are initial estimates and are likely to rise as evaluations progress, the official stated.
\n
The quake, which struck late on Sunday, hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar Province, causing extensive damage.
\n
The quake was centered 27 kilometers east-northeast of Jalalabad, the US Geological Survey said. It was just 8 km deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage. Several aftershocks followed.
\n
Footage showed rescuers taking injured people on stretchers from collapsed buildings and into helicopters as people frantically dug through rubble with their hands.
\n
Buildings in Afghanistan tend to be low-rise constructions, mostly of concrete and brick, with homes in rural and outlying areas made from mud bricks and wood.
\n
Worst-affected areas
\n
One resident in Nurgal district, one of the worst-affected areas in Kunar, said nearly the entire village was destroyed.
\n
"Children are under the rubble. The elderly are under the rubble. Young people are under the rubble," said the villager, who did not give his name.
\n
"We need help here," he pleaded.
\n
The quake has worsened communications. Blocked roads are forcing aid workers to walk four or five hours to reach survivors. Dozens of flights have operated in and out of Nangarhar Airport, transporting the injured to hospital.
\n
Rescue operations were underway and medical teams from Kunar, Nangarhar and the capital Kabul have arrived in the area, said Sharafat Zaman, a health ministry spokesman.
\n
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said during a news conference on Monday that China is closely monitoring the earthquake in Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan, and has expressed deep condolences for the victims.
\n
"China is willing to provide disaster relief assistance within its capacity based on Afghanistan's needs," Guo added.
\n
Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said the earthquake intensified existing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and urged international donors to support relief efforts.
\n
"This adds death and destruction to other challenges, including drought and the forced return of millions of Afghans from neighboring countries," Grandi wrote on the social media platform X. "Hopefully, the donor community will not hesitate to support relief efforts."
\n
Sunday night's quake was felt in parts of Pakistan, including the capital Islamabad. There were no reports of casualties or damage.
\n
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was deeply saddened by events in Afghanistan. "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. We are ready to extend all possible support in this regard," he said on the social platform X.
Palestinians flee from the north of the Gaza Strip as they cross the Gaza Valley in the central Gaza Strip, on Sunday.
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Israel has intensified its destruction of Gaza City and is mulling extending Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank, with the assault on the largest city in the Gaza Strip raising the specter of the forcible displacement of about 1 million Palestinians already trapped in famine in the besieged area.
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Tel Aviv's moves come even as efforts continue within the global community for a major push for a two-state solution at the United Nations this month, except for the latest US visa restrictions for Palestinian leaders.
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In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the continuation of "genocide and annexation crimes necessitates practical solutions to address the ongoing international failure to stop them".
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It said the continued perpetration of massacres by the occupation forces — a reference to Israel — the use of starvation as a weapon in the aggression against the Palestinian people, and Israeli officials' "boasting" of plans for displacement and annexation of the occupied West Bank must compel states, the UN, and the Security Council to evaluate decisions, efforts, working methods and declared positions regarding "halting the crimes of genocide, displacement and annexation".
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On Sunday, the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza urged the United States to "reconsider and reverse" its decision not to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. The call came after the US State Department said the previous day that it was "denying and revoking visas" from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the UNGA.
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Early on Monday, Israeli forces tightened their military measures at the Ein Siniya and Atara checkpoints, north of Ramallah, obstructing the movement of citizens at the checkpoints and randomly stopping and searching vehicles, causing severe traffic congestion, Wafa news agency reported.
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On Sunday, at least 78 people across the besieged enclave were killed since dawn, including 32 desperately seeking food.
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At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the Israel Defense Forces had killed Abu Obeida, the spokesman of Hamas.
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Despite vowing to continue carrying out attacks that threaten Israel's existence, including against the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and expanding ongoing military operations in Palestinian territories, the Israeli prime minister's office denied it was trying to occupy its neighboring territories.
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"Contrary to the false accusation, Israel has no territorial claims against any neighboring countries. Our goal is peace and security," the office said, quoting Netanyahu.
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The fighting continues even as the Times of Israel reported that a leaked classified Israel Defense Forces finding has concluded that "Gideon's Chariots" operation failed to meet its core objective of destroying Hamas and returning all hostages, which augurs badly for the IDF's planned push into Gaza City in October, casting doubts whether the army had drawn the necessary lessons ahead of the offensive being planned.
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"The most obvious indication that Israel's brutal tactic of overwhelming force is failing to produce tangible results is the continued demolition of Gaza City," Gokhan Ereli, Gulf studies coordinator at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Turkiye, told China Daily.
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"Instead of improving its relative position in the area, Israel is …more and more seen by its neighbors as the primary threat to the Middle Eastern order and a force whose activities cause more instability than they prevent," said Ereli.
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"The repercussions of war. …threaten the stability of Arab states. Even friends are starting to wonder if Israel's claimed political goals can ever be achieved through ceaseless bombardment and widespread suffering of civilians," he added.
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"Israel is currently facing the risk of being more than just a party in one conflict; its actions are set to severely damage both Netanyahu's government and Israel itself, while also turning it into the regional threat that everyone else is exhausted by and increasingly seeks to isolate," said Ereli.
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jan@chinadailyapac.com
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Palestinians flee from the north of the Gaza Strip as they cross the Gaza Valley in the central Gaza Strip, on Sunday.
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Israel has intensified its destruction of Gaza City and is mulling extending Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank, with the assault on the largest city in the Gaza Strip raising the specter of the forcible displacement of about 1 million Palestinians already trapped in famine in the besieged area.
\n
Tel Aviv's moves come even as efforts continue within the global community for a major push for a two-state solution at the United Nations this month, except for the latest US visa restrictions for Palestinian leaders.
\n
In a post on social media platform X on Monday, Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said the continuation of "genocide and annexation crimes necessitates practical solutions to address the ongoing international failure to stop them".
\n
It said the continued perpetration of massacres by the occupation forces — a reference to Israel — the use of starvation as a weapon in the aggression against the Palestinian people, and Israeli officials' "boasting" of plans for displacement and annexation of the occupied West Bank must compel states, the UN, and the Security Council to evaluate decisions, efforts, working methods and declared positions regarding "halting the crimes of genocide, displacement and annexation".
\n
On Sunday, the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza urged the United States to "reconsider and reverse" its decision not to grant visas to the Palestinian delegation for the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. The call came after the US State Department said the previous day that it was "denying and revoking visas" from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the UNGA.
\n
Early on Monday, Israeli forces tightened their military measures at the Ein Siniya and Atara checkpoints, north of Ramallah, obstructing the movement of citizens at the checkpoints and randomly stopping and searching vehicles, causing severe traffic congestion, Wafa news agency reported.
\n
On Sunday, at least 78 people across the besieged enclave were killed since dawn, including 32 desperately seeking food.
\n
At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the Israel Defense Forces had killed Abu Obeida, the spokesman of Hamas.
\n
Despite vowing to continue carrying out attacks that threaten Israel's existence, including against the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and expanding ongoing military operations in Palestinian territories, the Israeli prime minister's office denied it was trying to occupy its neighboring territories.
\n
"Contrary to the false accusation, Israel has no territorial claims against any neighboring countries. Our goal is peace and security," the office said, quoting Netanyahu.
\n
The fighting continues even as the Times of Israel reported that a leaked classified Israel Defense Forces finding has concluded that "Gideon's Chariots" operation failed to meet its core objective of destroying Hamas and returning all hostages, which augurs badly for the IDF's planned push into Gaza City in October, casting doubts whether the army had drawn the necessary lessons ahead of the offensive being planned.
\n
"The most obvious indication that Israel's brutal tactic of overwhelming force is failing to produce tangible results is the continued demolition of Gaza City," Gokhan Ereli, Gulf studies coordinator at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies in Turkiye, told China Daily.
\n
"Instead of improving its relative position in the area, Israel is …more and more seen by its neighbors as the primary threat to the Middle Eastern order and a force whose activities cause more instability than they prevent," said Ereli.
\n
"The repercussions of war. …threaten the stability of Arab states. Even friends are starting to wonder if Israel's claimed political goals can ever be achieved through ceaseless bombardment and widespread suffering of civilians," he added.
\n
"Israel is currently facing the risk of being more than just a party in one conflict; its actions are set to severely damage both Netanyahu's government and Israel itself, while also turning it into the regional threat that everyone else is exhausted by and increasingly seeks to isolate," said Ereli.
Guests attending a welcome banquet exchange ideas during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin on Sunday evening.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's emphasis on carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit and advancing cooperation at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin will further power the SCO's wheels and help forge a new type of international relations, experts say.
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In a keynote speech, Xi hailed the SCO's groundbreaking and historic achievements, highlighting the Shanghai Spirit — a set of guiding principles that emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and the pursuit of common development.
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Rabi Hamamsah, head of media exposure at Deraya Speakers in the United Arab Emirates, said the spirit has created a unique framework that sets the SCO apart from other international organizations.
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"The fact that the SCO has grown into the largest regional organization with 26 countries involved shows that its approach resonates strongly, especially in the Global South," he said.
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"More and more countries recognize that peace, stability and development can only be achieved through cooperation and dialogue rather than through confrontation."
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from six members into a big family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
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Abdulaziz Alshaabani, a researcher at the Al Riyadh Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Saudi Arabia, said the Shanghai Spirit has served as the cornerstone of the SCO's efficiency and resilience.
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"Its emphasis on mutual trust, mutual benefit and respect for diversity makes it especially appealing to the Global South, where countries seek partnerships not based on hegemony but on equality and shared growth," he said.
\n
Xi called on SCO members to stay true to the organization's founding mission and promote its sustained development with greater resolve and more practical measures.
\n
Karori Singh, former director and emeritus fellow at the South Asia Study Centre of the University of Rajasthan, India, said the SCO, now the largest regional organization in Eurasia, was founded 24 years ago on the basis of the Shanghai Spirit. Since then, it has steadily expanded its membership and broadened its areas of cooperation.
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President Xi's address reflected a pragmatic approach, outlining the SCO's vision for the next decade, Singh said. He emphasized that the organization is advancing from multilateral dialogue to concrete action aimed at safeguarding regional security, advancing prosperity in Eurasia, and contributing meaningfully to global peace, stability, and the building of a community with shared future for humanity.
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Peaceful cooperation
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Lawrence Loh, director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore, said the unity demonstrated at the SCO Tianjin Summit signifies fresh hope for a new future of peaceful global cooperation.
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"President Xi's momentous call for openness in a multipolar world is both pressing and urgent. The world cannot afford to backpedal in its progress due to any country's self-interest," he said.
\n
Xi also unveiled China's new measures to support the SCO's development and win-win cooperation among members. "We need to better align our development strategies and promote the high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative," the president said.
\n
Alshaabani said Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the SCO's development concepts converge on diversification, connectivity and sustainable growth. "The Tianjin summit provides a unique chance for Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation with SCO countries."
\n
Xi said SCO members need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges and cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony.
\n
Mohammad Ghazal, managing editor of English news at Aletihad News Center in the UAE, said civilizations grow stronger by learning from one another, not by isolating themselves — a principle embodied and advanced by the Shanghai Spirit.
\n
"The history of exchange between China and the Arab world shows how dialogue creates prosperity as cooperation dates back to centuries and this, for example, can inspire others today to embrace diversity and build peaceful coexistence," he said.
\n
As the world is faced with mounting security challenges, geopolitical rivalries and economic uncertainties, Ananda Goonatilleke, president of the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, said the Tianjin summit stands as a powerful platform for solidarity.
\n
He also welcomed the discussions between China and India during the summit.
\n
"The understanding that bilateral differences should not overshadow the greater goal of partnership reflects the wisdom of statesmanship and offers hope for broader regional harmony," he said.
\n
Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
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+ "content": "
Guests attending a welcome banquet exchange ideas during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin on Sunday evening.
\n
Chinese President Xi Jinping's emphasis on carrying forward the Shanghai Spirit and advancing cooperation at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin will further power the SCO's wheels and help forge a new type of international relations, experts say.
\n
In a keynote speech, Xi hailed the SCO's groundbreaking and historic achievements, highlighting the Shanghai Spirit — a set of guiding principles that emphasizes mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations, and the pursuit of common development.
\n
Rabi Hamamsah, head of media exposure at Deraya Speakers in the United Arab Emirates, said the spirit has created a unique framework that sets the SCO apart from other international organizations.
\n
"The fact that the SCO has grown into the largest regional organization with 26 countries involved shows that its approach resonates strongly, especially in the Global South," he said.
\n
"More and more countries recognize that peace, stability and development can only be achieved through cooperation and dialogue rather than through confrontation."
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from six members into a big family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
\n
Abdulaziz Alshaabani, a researcher at the Al Riyadh Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Saudi Arabia, said the Shanghai Spirit has served as the cornerstone of the SCO's efficiency and resilience.
\n
"Its emphasis on mutual trust, mutual benefit and respect for diversity makes it especially appealing to the Global South, where countries seek partnerships not based on hegemony but on equality and shared growth," he said.
\n
Xi called on SCO members to stay true to the organization's founding mission and promote its sustained development with greater resolve and more practical measures.
\n
Karori Singh, former director and emeritus fellow at the South Asia Study Centre of the University of Rajasthan, India, said the SCO, now the largest regional organization in Eurasia, was founded 24 years ago on the basis of the Shanghai Spirit. Since then, it has steadily expanded its membership and broadened its areas of cooperation.
\n
President Xi's address reflected a pragmatic approach, outlining the SCO's vision for the next decade, Singh said. He emphasized that the organization is advancing from multilateral dialogue to concrete action aimed at safeguarding regional security, advancing prosperity in Eurasia, and contributing meaningfully to global peace, stability, and the building of a community with shared future for humanity.
\n
Peaceful cooperation
\n
Lawrence Loh, director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore, said the unity demonstrated at the SCO Tianjin Summit signifies fresh hope for a new future of peaceful global cooperation.
\n
"President Xi's momentous call for openness in a multipolar world is both pressing and urgent. The world cannot afford to backpedal in its progress due to any country's self-interest," he said.
\n
Xi also unveiled China's new measures to support the SCO's development and win-win cooperation among members. "We need to better align our development strategies and promote the high-quality implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative," the president said.
\n
Alshaabani said Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the SCO's development concepts converge on diversification, connectivity and sustainable growth. "The Tianjin summit provides a unique chance for Saudi Arabia to deepen cooperation with SCO countries."
\n
Xi said SCO members need to enhance mutual understanding and friendship through people-to-people exchanges and cultivate a garden of civilizations in which all cultures flourish in prosperity and harmony.
\n
Mohammad Ghazal, managing editor of English news at Aletihad News Center in the UAE, said civilizations grow stronger by learning from one another, not by isolating themselves — a principle embodied and advanced by the Shanghai Spirit.
\n
"The history of exchange between China and the Arab world shows how dialogue creates prosperity as cooperation dates back to centuries and this, for example, can inspire others today to embrace diversity and build peaceful coexistence," he said.
\n
As the world is faced with mounting security challenges, geopolitical rivalries and economic uncertainties, Ananda Goonatilleke, president of the Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association, said the Tianjin summit stands as a powerful platform for solidarity.
\n
He also welcomed the discussions between China and India during the summit.
\n
"The understanding that bilateral differences should not overshadow the greater goal of partnership reflects the wisdom of statesmanship and offers hope for broader regional harmony," he said.
\n
Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
From left: Covestro board of management members and employees celebrate the company's 10th anniversary in front of a branded bus at its headquarters in Leverkusen. Employees in China showcase their talents in a singing contest celebrating Covestro's 10th anniversary.
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Covestro's regional headquarters in Shanghai.
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Since stepping out from the German multinational Bayer in 2015, Covestro has grown into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials, widely recognized for its pioneering role in advancing the circular economy.
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Over the past decade, the company has achieved milestones on its journey toward becoming more innovative, sustainable and resilient. Today, Covestro's materials are found in countless applications worldwide — from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
\n
"For 10 years, our people have proven that breakthrough innovations happen when curious minds meet courageous hearts," said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team. Their passion, creativity, and resilience have formed the foundation of our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create solutions that make the world a brighter place."
\n
Since 2015, Covestro has invested more than 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion) to expand and modernize its global operations, with a clear focus on sustainable production technologies. A significant milestone was the integration of DSM's Resins & Functional Materials business, which strengthened Covestro's position in sustainable coating solutions and broadened its customer base.
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The company has also advanced technologies for renewable-based raw materials, pioneered chemical recycling methods for high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power purchase agreements to significantly increase renewable energy use in its operations. Covestro's commitment to innovation and people has earned it recognition as a top employer repeatedly in multiple regions, including China, where it operates 10 production sites alone.
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China, Covestro's largest single market, plays a vital role in this journey. The company and its predecessor have been present in the country for decades, covering a full spectrum of activities from research and development to manufacturing and sales. Covestro, whose vision of becoming fully circular is aligned with China's dual carbon goals, is committed to supporting the country's green transitions, particularly in dynamic markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, consumer electronics and construction. China has pledged to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
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"Covestro has proudly stood as a role model of Sino-German cooperation, combining global innovation with Chinese dynamism to deliver sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our journey in China would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners," said Holly Lei, president of Covestro China. "As we mark this milestone, we remain committed to driving the green transformation through collaborative innovation. Together, we look forward to building a more circular and sustainable future."
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Guided by its purpose "to make the world a brighter place", Covestro has built a decade of success on a foundation of values. These values — Curious, Courageous and Colorful — have become the cornerstone of the company's approach to innovation and collaboration, driving exploration of groundbreaking solutions, empowering bold decision-making and embracing diverse perspectives that fuel creativity and resilience.
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The values also defined its distinctive "We are 1" culture that unites over 17,000 employees across global regions, functions and backgrounds in a shared mission. This collaborative mindset has transformed Covestro from an industry newcomer into a trusted global leader delivering sustainable material solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.
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Covestro is marking its 10-year anniversary with celebrations across the globe, showcasing its commitment to employees and communities alike. The anniversary, which fell on Sept 1, has sparked initiatives that blend gratitude with purpose.
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In Germany, employees were honored with large-format posters at production sites alongside intimate gatherings. The company partnered with its Works Council to support local food banks, extending its appreciation to communities with a focus on those most in need. A standout symbol of innovation now travels through Leverkusen, home to Covestro's global headquarters: a specially designed Covestro-branded bus featuring the company's own materials, including polycarbonate windows, polyurethane seats and specialized exterior coatings.
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Across China and Asia-Pacific, celebrations highlight the human stories behind Covestro's success. A video series captures personal journeys of employees who shaped the company's first decade, while teams create visual "10"and "We are 1" formations in a special photo initiative. The Well Together program encourages employees to run, cycle, and hike, building health, teamwork and inclusion while commemorating this milestone.
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North American operations launched the ambitious "10 for 10"volunteering campaign, targeting 10,000 volunteer hours by September 2025. Each recorded hour translates to 10 meals donated to local food banks, with a goal of providing 100,000 meals to neighbors in need.
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As Covestro enters its second decade, the company remains committed to driving innovation and shaping a sustainable future. Strategic priorities include achieving full circularity, reaching climate neutrality across operations, accelerating the shift from fossil-based to renewable raw materials, and expanding digital capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and develop new solutions.
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Partnerships will be central to this transformation. The potential partnership with XRG — pending regulatory approval in Europe — offers a significant opportunity to jointly advance innovation, broaden sustainable material solutions and strengthen Covestro's global market position. By working closely across value chains, Covestro aims to deliver next-generation materials that tackle global challenges while supporting sustainable growth.
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From left: Covestro board of management members and employees celebrate the company's 10th anniversary in front of a branded bus at its headquarters in Leverkusen. Employees in China showcase their talents in a singing contest celebrating Covestro's 10th anniversary.
\n
Covestro's regional headquarters in Shanghai.
\n
Since stepping out from the German multinational Bayer in 2015, Covestro has grown into a global leader in high-performance polymer materials, widely recognized for its pioneering role in advancing the circular economy.
\n
Over the past decade, the company has achieved milestones on its journey toward becoming more innovative, sustainable and resilient. Today, Covestro's materials are found in countless applications worldwide — from mobility and construction to electronics, healthcare, and consumer goods.
\n
"For 10 years, our people have proven that breakthrough innovations happen when curious minds meet courageous hearts," said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. "I'm incredibly proud of our global team. Their passion, creativity, and resilience have formed the foundation of our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and create solutions that make the world a brighter place."
\n
Since 2015, Covestro has invested more than 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion) to expand and modernize its global operations, with a clear focus on sustainable production technologies. A significant milestone was the integration of DSM's Resins & Functional Materials business, which strengthened Covestro's position in sustainable coating solutions and broadened its customer base.
\n
The company has also advanced technologies for renewable-based raw materials, pioneered chemical recycling methods for high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power purchase agreements to significantly increase renewable energy use in its operations. Covestro's commitment to innovation and people has earned it recognition as a top employer repeatedly in multiple regions, including China, where it operates 10 production sites alone.
\n
China, Covestro's largest single market, plays a vital role in this journey. The company and its predecessor have been present in the country for decades, covering a full spectrum of activities from research and development to manufacturing and sales. Covestro, whose vision of becoming fully circular is aligned with China's dual carbon goals, is committed to supporting the country's green transitions, particularly in dynamic markets such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, consumer electronics and construction. China has pledged to peak its carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
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"Covestro has proudly stood as a role model of Sino-German cooperation, combining global innovation with Chinese dynamism to deliver sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our journey in China would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners," said Holly Lei, president of Covestro China. "As we mark this milestone, we remain committed to driving the green transformation through collaborative innovation. Together, we look forward to building a more circular and sustainable future."
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Guided by its purpose "to make the world a brighter place", Covestro has built a decade of success on a foundation of values. These values — Curious, Courageous and Colorful — have become the cornerstone of the company's approach to innovation and collaboration, driving exploration of groundbreaking solutions, empowering bold decision-making and embracing diverse perspectives that fuel creativity and resilience.
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The values also defined its distinctive "We are 1" culture that unites over 17,000 employees across global regions, functions and backgrounds in a shared mission. This collaborative mindset has transformed Covestro from an industry newcomer into a trusted global leader delivering sustainable material solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.
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Covestro is marking its 10-year anniversary with celebrations across the globe, showcasing its commitment to employees and communities alike. The anniversary, which fell on Sept 1, has sparked initiatives that blend gratitude with purpose.
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In Germany, employees were honored with large-format posters at production sites alongside intimate gatherings. The company partnered with its Works Council to support local food banks, extending its appreciation to communities with a focus on those most in need. A standout symbol of innovation now travels through Leverkusen, home to Covestro's global headquarters: a specially designed Covestro-branded bus featuring the company's own materials, including polycarbonate windows, polyurethane seats and specialized exterior coatings.
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Across China and Asia-Pacific, celebrations highlight the human stories behind Covestro's success. A video series captures personal journeys of employees who shaped the company's first decade, while teams create visual "10"and "We are 1" formations in a special photo initiative. The Well Together program encourages employees to run, cycle, and hike, building health, teamwork and inclusion while commemorating this milestone.
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North American operations launched the ambitious "10 for 10"volunteering campaign, targeting 10,000 volunteer hours by September 2025. Each recorded hour translates to 10 meals donated to local food banks, with a goal of providing 100,000 meals to neighbors in need.
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As Covestro enters its second decade, the company remains committed to driving innovation and shaping a sustainable future. Strategic priorities include achieving full circularity, reaching climate neutrality across operations, accelerating the shift from fossil-based to renewable raw materials, and expanding digital capabilities, including the application of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and develop new solutions.
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Partnerships will be central to this transformation. The potential partnership with XRG — pending regulatory approval in Europe — offers a significant opportunity to jointly advance innovation, broaden sustainable material solutions and strengthen Covestro's global market position. By working closely across value chains, Covestro aims to deliver next-generation materials that tackle global challenges while supporting sustainable growth.
Shanghai's latest adjustments to home purchase measures triggered a more than 35 percent week-on-week surge in new home transactions, along with a sharp rise in inquiries for pre-owned apartments. Industry experts said on Monday that the response highlights the effectiveness of the new policy and sets the stage for broader market stabilization.
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"Following the policy release, visits to some sales offices and brokerage outlets surged, with inquiries doubling, reflecting a boost in market confidence," said Yan Yuejin, research director at the E-House China R&D Institute.
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Yan said from the perspective of policy intent and strength, the new measures carry clear positive significance. By easing purchase restrictions and improving housing fund and credit policies, the threshold and cost of buying homes are both lowered, which will effectively stimulate demand.
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"The policy has had a clear effect in lifting market sentiment," said Lu Wenxi, an analyst at Centaline Shanghai.
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Shanghai's housing market continued its rebound last week, with 113,400 square meters of new homes sold between Aug 25 and 31, up 35.25 percent from the previous week. The rebound in mid to high-end home sales pushed Shanghai's average new home price to 96,901 yuan per square meter last week, up 9.55 percent week-on-week, according to Lu.
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Data from Shanghai Lianjia Research Institute showed online activity surged following the new measures. Compared with the previous week, views of pre-owned homes rose 11 percent and new homes 19 percent, while inquiries increased 15 percent for pre-owned and 33 percent for new properties.
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"Inquiries at our Jing'an branch surged 20 to 30 percent compared with the period before the new measures were announced," said Huang Ying Chia, a regional manager with Sinyi Realty in Shanghai.
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Huang said clients are making decisions at a faster pace.
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"One client began looking for an apartment more than a year ago but couldn't decide. Last week, following the new measures, the same client approached us to arrange visits to several flats beyond the Outer Ring Road in Jing'an and Xuhui districts. Another client, who sold a flat in Zhabei district over a week ago, visited three apartments in Jing'an district on Saturday and purchased one of them the same day," Huang added.
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To better meet residents' basic and diverse housing needs and to promote the stable and healthy development of the property market, Shanghai rolled out new real estate policy adjustments on Aug 25.
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"The housing-friendly measures are helping ease market anxiety. With a range of initiatives, including eased purchase restrictions and improved credit policies, the policies are supportive of both first-time buyers and those upgrading, and their release during the traditional sales season helps stabilize expectations," Lu said.
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Under the new policy, all local households and non-local residents who have paid taxes or social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year are now allowed to purchase any number of homes outside the Outer Ring Road. The measures also include easing purchase restrictions, optimizing housing provident fund and credit policies, and adjusting property tax rules.
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Shanghai's latest adjustments to home purchase measures triggered a more than 35 percent week-on-week surge in new home transactions, along with a sharp rise in inquiries for pre-owned apartments. Industry experts said on Monday that the response highlights the effectiveness of the new policy and sets the stage for broader market stabilization.
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"Following the policy release, visits to some sales offices and brokerage outlets surged, with inquiries doubling, reflecting a boost in market confidence," said Yan Yuejin, research director at the E-House China R&D Institute.
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Yan said from the perspective of policy intent and strength, the new measures carry clear positive significance. By easing purchase restrictions and improving housing fund and credit policies, the threshold and cost of buying homes are both lowered, which will effectively stimulate demand.
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"The policy has had a clear effect in lifting market sentiment," said Lu Wenxi, an analyst at Centaline Shanghai.
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Shanghai's housing market continued its rebound last week, with 113,400 square meters of new homes sold between Aug 25 and 31, up 35.25 percent from the previous week. The rebound in mid to high-end home sales pushed Shanghai's average new home price to 96,901 yuan per square meter last week, up 9.55 percent week-on-week, according to Lu.
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Data from Shanghai Lianjia Research Institute showed online activity surged following the new measures. Compared with the previous week, views of pre-owned homes rose 11 percent and new homes 19 percent, while inquiries increased 15 percent for pre-owned and 33 percent for new properties.
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"Inquiries at our Jing'an branch surged 20 to 30 percent compared with the period before the new measures were announced," said Huang Ying Chia, a regional manager with Sinyi Realty in Shanghai.
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Huang said clients are making decisions at a faster pace.
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"One client began looking for an apartment more than a year ago but couldn't decide. Last week, following the new measures, the same client approached us to arrange visits to several flats beyond the Outer Ring Road in Jing'an and Xuhui districts. Another client, who sold a flat in Zhabei district over a week ago, visited three apartments in Jing'an district on Saturday and purchased one of them the same day," Huang added.
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To better meet residents' basic and diverse housing needs and to promote the stable and healthy development of the property market, Shanghai rolled out new real estate policy adjustments on Aug 25.
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"The housing-friendly measures are helping ease market anxiety. With a range of initiatives, including eased purchase restrictions and improved credit policies, the policies are supportive of both first-time buyers and those upgrading, and their release during the traditional sales season helps stabilize expectations," Lu said.
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Under the new policy, all local households and non-local residents who have paid taxes or social insurance in Shanghai for at least one year are now allowed to purchase any number of homes outside the Outer Ring Road. The measures also include easing purchase restrictions, optimizing housing provident fund and credit policies, and adjusting property tax rules.
China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Co Ltd has reported strong profit and revenue growth in the first half of 2025. The Shenzhen-based company said that it achieved a revenue of 371.28 billion yuan ($52.3 billion) in the first half of the year, which was up 23.3 percent year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 15.51 billion yuan, up 13.79 percent compared to the same period last year.
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Yuan weakens against greenback
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 42 pips to 7.1072 against the US dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
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BYD reports steady revenue growth
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China's leading new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD Co Ltd has reported strong profit and revenue growth in the first half of 2025. The Shenzhen-based company said that it achieved a revenue of 371.28 billion yuan ($52.3 billion) in the first half of the year, which was up 23.3 percent year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 15.51 billion yuan, up 13.79 percent compared to the same period last year.
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Yuan weakens against greenback
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 42 pips to 7.1072 against the US dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
Fishermen head out to sea from Shidao fishing port in Rongcheng, Shandong province, on Monday, the first day after the annual four-month seasonal fishing ban ends in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The moratorium is a key measure designed to protect marine biodiversity during key breeding periods for sea fauna.
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Fishermen head out to sea from Shidao fishing port in Rongcheng, Shandong province, on Monday, the first day after the annual four-month seasonal fishing ban ends in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The moratorium is a key measure designed to protect marine biodiversity during key breeding periods for sea fauna.
A CNOOC drilling platform operates off Huizhou, Guangdong province.
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China National Offshore Oil Corp's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery has unlocked access to a vast reserve of previously inaccessible heavy oil, bolstering China's energy security and reducing its reliance on imports, said industry experts.
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CNOOC announced on Saturday that its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery solutions — including technology, system and core equipment — have achieved significant progress in large-scale application, with cumulative offshore heavy oil thermal recovery exceeding 5 million metric tons.
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This marks China as the first country in the world to achieve large-scale thermal recovery development of offshore heavy oil, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.
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It is a pivotal moment for China's energy landscape and the global oil industry by not only enhancing domestic production capabilities but also positioning CNOOC as a potential exporter of this specialized technology, he said.
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Heavy oil is a type of crude oil with high viscosity, high density, poor fluidity and a tendency to solidify, making it difficult to extract.
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Compared with onshore oilfields, offshore platform operations have limited space and high costs. The large-scale development of heavy oil thermal recovery faces challenges in terms of technology, equipment and economic benefits, and is recognized by the industry as a world-class problem.
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Currently, heavy oil accounts for approximately 70 percent of the world's remaining oil resources and is one of the main directions for increasing production for various oil-producing countries, said CNOOC.
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Lin believes CNOOC's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery represents a significant step forward for China's energy sector.
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CNOOC's achievement in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery is a strategic win for China's energy security. As global oil demand continues to rise, unlocking previously inaccessible heavy oil reserves becomes increasingly critical, he said.
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The company's technological advancements not only enhance its own production capabilities but also position it as a potential exporter of this specialized technology to other nations with significant heavy oil resources, he added.
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China is one of the world's four major heavy oil producers, with abundant heavy oil resources. The proven reserves of high-viscosity heavy oil that require thermal injection for development offshore exceed 600 million tons, accounting for approximately 20 percent of China's proven heavy oil reserves, indicating great development potential.
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Continuously promoting the conversion of heavy oil reserves into production is of great significance for increasing domestic oil and gas exploration and development efforts, said CNOOC.
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This year, heavy oil thermal recovery production has exceeded 1.3 million tons and annual production is expected to jump to 2 million tons, it said.
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CNOOC is actively involved in heavy oil production, notably with its new Kenli 10-2 oilfield project, the first lithological oilfield with a proven in-place volume of 100 million tons discovered in the shallow depression zone of the Bohai Bay Basin, which commenced heavy crude production in July.
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This project, equipped with over 240 sets of key equipment, utilizes both conventional and thermal recovery techniques to produce the viscous, high-density oil.
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As one of the most complex production platforms in the Bohai region and the first large-scale thermal recovery platform for heavy oil in the southern Bohai Sea, it is expected to achieve a peak production of about 19,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026, said CNOOC.
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The main production facilities include a new central platform and two wellhead platforms, which leverage the adjacent existing facilities for development, it said.
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CNOOC has been stepping up efforts to boost China's domestic heavy oil production and has the distinction of leading in large-scale offshore heavy oil thermal recovery technology.
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The successful commencement of production of this project marks a new stage in the development of complicated heavy oil reservoirs offshore China, CNOOC said.
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"It will strongly support the company's Bohai oilfield to achieve the annual gross production target of 40 million tons, contributing to the company's high-quality development through high-level operations."
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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn
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A CNOOC drilling platform operates off Huizhou, Guangdong province.
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China National Offshore Oil Corp's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery has unlocked access to a vast reserve of previously inaccessible heavy oil, bolstering China's energy security and reducing its reliance on imports, said industry experts.
\n
CNOOC announced on Saturday that its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery solutions — including technology, system and core equipment — have achieved significant progress in large-scale application, with cumulative offshore heavy oil thermal recovery exceeding 5 million metric tons.
\n
This marks China as the first country in the world to achieve large-scale thermal recovery development of offshore heavy oil, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.
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It is a pivotal moment for China's energy landscape and the global oil industry by not only enhancing domestic production capabilities but also positioning CNOOC as a potential exporter of this specialized technology, he said.
\n
Heavy oil is a type of crude oil with high viscosity, high density, poor fluidity and a tendency to solidify, making it difficult to extract.
\n
Compared with onshore oilfields, offshore platform operations have limited space and high costs. The large-scale development of heavy oil thermal recovery faces challenges in terms of technology, equipment and economic benefits, and is recognized by the industry as a world-class problem.
\n
Currently, heavy oil accounts for approximately 70 percent of the world's remaining oil resources and is one of the main directions for increasing production for various oil-producing countries, said CNOOC.
\n
Lin believes CNOOC's breakthrough in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery represents a significant step forward for China's energy sector.
\n
CNOOC's achievement in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery is a strategic win for China's energy security. As global oil demand continues to rise, unlocking previously inaccessible heavy oil reserves becomes increasingly critical, he said.
\n
The company's technological advancements not only enhance its own production capabilities but also position it as a potential exporter of this specialized technology to other nations with significant heavy oil resources, he added.
\n
China is one of the world's four major heavy oil producers, with abundant heavy oil resources. The proven reserves of high-viscosity heavy oil that require thermal injection for development offshore exceed 600 million tons, accounting for approximately 20 percent of China's proven heavy oil reserves, indicating great development potential.
\n
Continuously promoting the conversion of heavy oil reserves into production is of great significance for increasing domestic oil and gas exploration and development efforts, said CNOOC.
\n
This year, heavy oil thermal recovery production has exceeded 1.3 million tons and annual production is expected to jump to 2 million tons, it said.
\n
CNOOC is actively involved in heavy oil production, notably with its new Kenli 10-2 oilfield project, the first lithological oilfield with a proven in-place volume of 100 million tons discovered in the shallow depression zone of the Bohai Bay Basin, which commenced heavy crude production in July.
\n
This project, equipped with over 240 sets of key equipment, utilizes both conventional and thermal recovery techniques to produce the viscous, high-density oil.
\n
As one of the most complex production platforms in the Bohai region and the first large-scale thermal recovery platform for heavy oil in the southern Bohai Sea, it is expected to achieve a peak production of about 19,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2026, said CNOOC.
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The main production facilities include a new central platform and two wellhead platforms, which leverage the adjacent existing facilities for development, it said.
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CNOOC has been stepping up efforts to boost China's domestic heavy oil production and has the distinction of leading in large-scale offshore heavy oil thermal recovery technology.
\n
The successful commencement of production of this project marks a new stage in the development of complicated heavy oil reservoirs offshore China, CNOOC said.
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"It will strongly support the company's Bohai oilfield to achieve the annual gross production target of 40 million tons, contributing to the company's high-quality development through high-level operations."
A domestic helper at Home King, a household service platform, cleans a jacket inside a company workshop in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 24.
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Home King, a Xiamen-based home services platform, has seen rapid growth in its sales revenue, fueled by growing demand for household services, especially from young consumers.
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The company said it plans to further expand its market share at home and abroad.
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While high-quality housekeeping services have helped build up its reputation, the online platform has expanded beyond just cleaning.
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Home King is developing new offerings such as at-home pet bathing and annual subscription plans for home repairs, said its founder and CEO Li Bin.
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The company has launched services in 65 domestic cities. Besides rising demand from young Chinese consumers, it also has many foreign customers, especially in Shanghai.
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"We have seen a growing demand for household services from Chinese consumers. Young people have indicated an increasingly strong awareness for hiring domestic helpers to help them with household chores," Li said.
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Yuan Xili, a domestic service helper, has been working for more than 10 years at Home King in Xiamen. Yuan, whose salary is about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) a month, said she is satisfied with the stable income source.
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"Some new employees have been learning with me as apprentices, and they were born in the 1990s or after the year 2000. In the past few years, demand has been growing, as many young people tend to hire domestic helpers instead of doing the cleaning work themselves," Yuan said.
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Xiamen has been encouraging household service enterprises to expand into emerging service areas, further enrich the supply of products and services, and better meet consumers' personalized and quality-oriented demands. Besides Home King, the city is home to a number of household service companies, such as Ujoy and Haobangni.
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From 2022 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate of Xiamen's household service sector's gross merchandise volume reached 2,032 percent, which is more than double the average growth rate of the 15 sub-provincial cities in China, according to the local government of Xiamen.
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Meanwhile, the central government has reiterated the need to effectively unleash potential in domestic demand, encourage goods consumption and foster new growth drivers of service consumption.
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The Ministry of Commerce is also set to introduce new policies in September to help promote service consumption, leveraging fiscal and financial tools to enhance service supply capacity and stimulate new growth momentum.
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"Currently, the main challenge in China's service consumption lies in the insufficient supply of high-quality services," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a recent news conference in Beijing.
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The ministry said it will help expand the pilot opening-up of fields such as telecommunications, medical care and education, and include more service consumption-related fields in the catalog of encouraging foreign investment.
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Besides, the ministry will help promote the reform and innovation of the service sector by stimulating the vitality of various business entities and expanding the supply of diversified services such as healthcare, elderly care, childcare and household services, thus better meeting consumer demand.
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"It's very good that the government will continue to help boost the growth of services consumption. Hiring household service helpers has increasingly become a necessity for many residents, instead of a luxury," Li of Home King said.
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Meanwhile, Home King has continued to expand its presence overseas. The company has established a branch in the Philippines, and it plans to further expand in US cities such as New York.
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In the Philippines, it has hired more than 60 local employees, and mainly provides services to local Chinese consumers.
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In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan, up 8 percent year-on-year, a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
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A domestic helper at Home King, a household service platform, cleans a jacket inside a company workshop in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Aug 24.
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Home King, a Xiamen-based home services platform, has seen rapid growth in its sales revenue, fueled by growing demand for household services, especially from young consumers.
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The company said it plans to further expand its market share at home and abroad.
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While high-quality housekeeping services have helped build up its reputation, the online platform has expanded beyond just cleaning.
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Home King is developing new offerings such as at-home pet bathing and annual subscription plans for home repairs, said its founder and CEO Li Bin.
\n
The company has launched services in 65 domestic cities. Besides rising demand from young Chinese consumers, it also has many foreign customers, especially in Shanghai.
\n
"We have seen a growing demand for household services from Chinese consumers. Young people have indicated an increasingly strong awareness for hiring domestic helpers to help them with household chores," Li said.
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Yuan Xili, a domestic service helper, has been working for more than 10 years at Home King in Xiamen. Yuan, whose salary is about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) a month, said she is satisfied with the stable income source.
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"Some new employees have been learning with me as apprentices, and they were born in the 1990s or after the year 2000. In the past few years, demand has been growing, as many young people tend to hire domestic helpers instead of doing the cleaning work themselves," Yuan said.
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Xiamen has been encouraging household service enterprises to expand into emerging service areas, further enrich the supply of products and services, and better meet consumers' personalized and quality-oriented demands. Besides Home King, the city is home to a number of household service companies, such as Ujoy and Haobangni.
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From 2022 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate of Xiamen's household service sector's gross merchandise volume reached 2,032 percent, which is more than double the average growth rate of the 15 sub-provincial cities in China, according to the local government of Xiamen.
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Meanwhile, the central government has reiterated the need to effectively unleash potential in domestic demand, encourage goods consumption and foster new growth drivers of service consumption.
\n
The Ministry of Commerce is also set to introduce new policies in September to help promote service consumption, leveraging fiscal and financial tools to enhance service supply capacity and stimulate new growth momentum.
\n
"Currently, the main challenge in China's service consumption lies in the insufficient supply of high-quality services," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a recent news conference in Beijing.
\n
The ministry said it will help expand the pilot opening-up of fields such as telecommunications, medical care and education, and include more service consumption-related fields in the catalog of encouraging foreign investment.
\n
Besides, the ministry will help promote the reform and innovation of the service sector by stimulating the vitality of various business entities and expanding the supply of diversified services such as healthcare, elderly care, childcare and household services, thus better meeting consumer demand.
\n
"It's very good that the government will continue to help boost the growth of services consumption. Hiring household service helpers has increasingly become a necessity for many residents, instead of a luxury," Li of Home King said.
\n
Meanwhile, Home King has continued to expand its presence overseas. The company has established a branch in the Philippines, and it plans to further expand in US cities such as New York.
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In the Philippines, it has hired more than 60 local employees, and mainly provides services to local Chinese consumers.
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In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan, up 8 percent year-on-year, a record high, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
A scene from the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre.
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will become a vibrant stage for the 19th China Theatre Festival from Friday to Sept 25. The festival is a grand cultural event organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Theatre Association.
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This year's event aims to showcase the rich diversity of China's theater landscape, bringing together a stunning array of performances from across the nation.
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Founded in 1988, the festival has become a cornerstone of Chinese theatrical culture, fostering talent, encouraging creation, and promoting excellence in drama.
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Held every two years, it has grown into one of the most prestigious platforms for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work. This year, the festival will present 42 theatrical productions out of 73 selected from across China, spanning 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
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The performances will encompass a diverse range of genres, including traditional Chinese opera, modern drama, ballet and opera. Puppetry will also be included in the festival for the first time.
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According to the organizers, what sets this edition apart is the festival's focus on striking a balance between tradition and innovation. One of the key highlights is the celebration of the spirit of "10 years to perfect a play", which encourages the long-term development and refinement of works.
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Productions for the festival include the Peking Opera Qi Baishi by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, which follows the life story of art master Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the country's most celebrated artists; and the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, which tells the story of a young man who grows from a village student into a courageous hero of the cavalry during wartime in the 1940s. Both productions have evolved over the years, winning national accolades, and are ready to return to the stage with further refinements.
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The festival's organizing committee notes that this edition of the festival will highlight traditional Chinese operas, including Qinqiang Opera, Cantonese Opera, and Kunqu Opera. These productions are adapted from well-known folk legends, which are grounded in the country's cultural heritage and aim to offer both nostalgic value and artistic depth.
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While preserving tradition, the event will also showcase technological innovation in Chinese theatrical productions. Productions such as The Great National Craftsmen and Two Capitals, Fifteen Days integrate multimedia elements to enhance their storytelling.
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The festival also features experimental productions, such as Star Returning, a collaborative work by artists from home and abroad, which honors Yi ethnic culture and breaks geographical and cultural barriers to offer a cross-regional perspective on stage.
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In addition to live performances, the festival will feature renowned performers and winners of top Chinese theater awards, including China's Plum Blossom Award and Wenhua Award. These celebrated artists will be joined by emerging talents, making for a dynamic blend of seasoned expertise and youthful energy.
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The festival's commitment to nurturing new talent is also reflected in its training programs, which aim to cultivate the next generation of theater talent.
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A scene from the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre.
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Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will become a vibrant stage for the 19th China Theatre Festival from Friday to Sept 25. The festival is a grand cultural event organized by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Theatre Association.
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This year's event aims to showcase the rich diversity of China's theater landscape, bringing together a stunning array of performances from across the nation.
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Founded in 1988, the festival has become a cornerstone of Chinese theatrical culture, fostering talent, encouraging creation, and promoting excellence in drama.
\n
Held every two years, it has grown into one of the most prestigious platforms for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work. This year, the festival will present 42 theatrical productions out of 73 selected from across China, spanning 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
\n
The performances will encompass a diverse range of genres, including traditional Chinese opera, modern drama, ballet and opera. Puppetry will also be included in the festival for the first time.
\n
According to the organizers, what sets this edition apart is the festival's focus on striking a balance between tradition and innovation. One of the key highlights is the celebration of the spirit of "10 years to perfect a play", which encourages the long-term development and refinement of works.
\n
Productions for the festival include the Peking Opera Qi Baishi by the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, which follows the life story of art master Qi Baishi (1864-1957), one of the country's most celebrated artists; and the dance drama Cavalry, by the Inner Mongolia Art Theatre, which tells the story of a young man who grows from a village student into a courageous hero of the cavalry during wartime in the 1940s. Both productions have evolved over the years, winning national accolades, and are ready to return to the stage with further refinements.
\n
The festival's organizing committee notes that this edition of the festival will highlight traditional Chinese operas, including Qinqiang Opera, Cantonese Opera, and Kunqu Opera. These productions are adapted from well-known folk legends, which are grounded in the country's cultural heritage and aim to offer both nostalgic value and artistic depth.
\n
While preserving tradition, the event will also showcase technological innovation in Chinese theatrical productions. Productions such as The Great National Craftsmen and Two Capitals, Fifteen Days integrate multimedia elements to enhance their storytelling.
\n
The festival also features experimental productions, such as Star Returning, a collaborative work by artists from home and abroad, which honors Yi ethnic culture and breaks geographical and cultural barriers to offer a cross-regional perspective on stage.
\n
In addition to live performances, the festival will feature renowned performers and winners of top Chinese theater awards, including China's Plum Blossom Award and Wenhua Award. These celebrated artists will be joined by emerging talents, making for a dynamic blend of seasoned expertise and youthful energy.
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The festival's commitment to nurturing new talent is also reflected in its training programs, which aim to cultivate the next generation of theater talent.
Cultural tourism promoters receive their certification from the digital platform Cloudverse at the launch ceremony in Beijing on Aug 22.
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With a light tap on the screen, the 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shimmers to life; waves from the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province crash toward the viewer; a lunar rocket lifts off, inviting the audience into the vastness of space.
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These immersive experiences were made possible through 20 augmented reality digital art pieces themed around China's national megaprojects, unveiled on Aug 22 in Beijing.
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The Exploitation of the Works of Nature digital art and cultural tourism launch ceremony was hosted by Cloudverse, a digital cultural tourism platform, and organized by xinhuanet, Xinhua News Agency's website.
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It showcased how cutting-edge technologies, such as AR interactive displays, blockchain-based certification, and digital art auctions, are breathing new life into traditional art and cultural heritage.
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"Under the Digital China strategic vision, the deep integration of digital art, cultural tourism, and artificial intelligence is already reshaping our world," says Tan Yuping, chairman of the supervisory board from xinhuanet, in his opening address at the launch ceremony.
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"From digital conservation to immersive experiences, technology is redefining how we engage with culture and history," Tan adds.
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The artworks are based on the original heavy-color landscape paintings by artist Li Heng, who incorporates modern engineering elements, ranging from bridges and high-speed railways to space missions, into classical Chinese aesthetic traditions.
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Through AR, what were once static images now unfold dynamically, allowing the audience not only to see but also to experience the grandeur of the country's most ambitious projects.
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"The Cloudverse digital cultural tourism platform has given my traditional paintings new wings with high technology," Li says.
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"This marks not only a new chapter in artistic exploration but also opens the door to the era of digital art."
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In addition to the exhibition, Cloudverse announced two major initiatives in collaboration with Li. One is an AR digital art campus tour that will bring the augmented artworks to 50 universities nationwide. The other is a cultural tourism study tour that will organize visits to real-world megaprojects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and high-speed rail hubs.
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The study program will combine physical travel with digital art appreciation, offering participants a multilayered understanding of both the technological and cultural significance of these developments, according to the organizers.
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"These grand projects are not just symbols of national strength. They also carry the dreams of rejuvenation that have inspired Chinese people for generations," Tan notes.
\n
The event emphasized a growing trend in China's cultural tourism sector — the use of digital technology to create more interactive, educational, and emotionally resonating experiences.
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By merging engineering marvels with artistic expression, the project offers a new model for how nations may reimagine cultural communication in the digital age.
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Chen Ruijun, former discipline inspection secretary of China State Decoration Group, a contributor to national infrastructure projects, emphasizes that such initiatives represent not only technological innovation but also the contemporary embodiment of China's enduring craftsmanship and cultural spirit.
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"From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, these projects reflect both engineering excellence and a profound sense of shared human progress," Chen states.
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"What we are witnessing today is a continuation of that spirit — using digital tools to bring cultural heritage to life and make it accessible to all," he says.
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By integrating monumental national achievements with dynamic digital expression, platforms like Cloudverse ensure that China's historical legacy and modern accomplishments are not only preserved but also reimagined for global audiences, he explains.
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To ignite public enthusiasm for creative expression and expand the global influence of the digital cultural tourism system, the Discover Beautiful China — Cloudverse Global Tourism Promoter Recruitment Competition was officially launched.
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The competition is open to all creators with the ability to produce cultural content. Participants are encouraged to explore and share regional cultural stories under the main theme of "Beautiful China", using diverse formats such as short videos, livestreams, graphic content, and AR scripts.
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Cloudverse will use an intelligent matching algorithm to provide outstanding works with resources, such as traffic support and commercial collaboration opportunities.
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Award-winning creators will receive official certification and be included in the tourism promoter talent pool, gaining priority access to promotional projects commissioned by the government and enterprises.
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yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn
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Cultural tourism promoters receive their certification from the digital platform Cloudverse at the launch ceremony in Beijing on Aug 22.
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With a light tap on the screen, the 55-kilometer-long Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shimmers to life; waves from the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province crash toward the viewer; a lunar rocket lifts off, inviting the audience into the vastness of space.
\n
These immersive experiences were made possible through 20 augmented reality digital art pieces themed around China's national megaprojects, unveiled on Aug 22 in Beijing.
\n
The Exploitation of the Works of Nature digital art and cultural tourism launch ceremony was hosted by Cloudverse, a digital cultural tourism platform, and organized by xinhuanet, Xinhua News Agency's website.
\n
It showcased how cutting-edge technologies, such as AR interactive displays, blockchain-based certification, and digital art auctions, are breathing new life into traditional art and cultural heritage.
\n
"Under the Digital China strategic vision, the deep integration of digital art, cultural tourism, and artificial intelligence is already reshaping our world," says Tan Yuping, chairman of the supervisory board from xinhuanet, in his opening address at the launch ceremony.
\n
"From digital conservation to immersive experiences, technology is redefining how we engage with culture and history," Tan adds.
\n
The artworks are based on the original heavy-color landscape paintings by artist Li Heng, who incorporates modern engineering elements, ranging from bridges and high-speed railways to space missions, into classical Chinese aesthetic traditions.
\n
Through AR, what were once static images now unfold dynamically, allowing the audience not only to see but also to experience the grandeur of the country's most ambitious projects.
\n
"The Cloudverse digital cultural tourism platform has given my traditional paintings new wings with high technology," Li says.
\n
"This marks not only a new chapter in artistic exploration but also opens the door to the era of digital art."
\n
In addition to the exhibition, Cloudverse announced two major initiatives in collaboration with Li. One is an AR digital art campus tour that will bring the augmented artworks to 50 universities nationwide. The other is a cultural tourism study tour that will organize visits to real-world megaprojects, such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and high-speed rail hubs.
\n
The study program will combine physical travel with digital art appreciation, offering participants a multilayered understanding of both the technological and cultural significance of these developments, according to the organizers.
\n
"These grand projects are not just symbols of national strength. They also carry the dreams of rejuvenation that have inspired Chinese people for generations," Tan notes.
\n
The event emphasized a growing trend in China's cultural tourism sector — the use of digital technology to create more interactive, educational, and emotionally resonating experiences.
\n
By merging engineering marvels with artistic expression, the project offers a new model for how nations may reimagine cultural communication in the digital age.
\n
Chen Ruijun, former discipline inspection secretary of China State Decoration Group, a contributor to national infrastructure projects, emphasizes that such initiatives represent not only technological innovation but also the contemporary embodiment of China's enduring craftsmanship and cultural spirit.
\n
"From the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge to the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, these projects reflect both engineering excellence and a profound sense of shared human progress," Chen states.
\n
"What we are witnessing today is a continuation of that spirit — using digital tools to bring cultural heritage to life and make it accessible to all," he says.
\n
By integrating monumental national achievements with dynamic digital expression, platforms like Cloudverse ensure that China's historical legacy and modern accomplishments are not only preserved but also reimagined for global audiences, he explains.
\n
To ignite public enthusiasm for creative expression and expand the global influence of the digital cultural tourism system, the Discover Beautiful China — Cloudverse Global Tourism Promoter Recruitment Competition was officially launched.
\n
The competition is open to all creators with the ability to produce cultural content. Participants are encouraged to explore and share regional cultural stories under the main theme of "Beautiful China", using diverse formats such as short videos, livestreams, graphic content, and AR scripts.
\n
Cloudverse will use an intelligent matching algorithm to provide outstanding works with resources, such as traffic support and commercial collaboration opportunities.
\n
Award-winning creators will receive official certification and be included in the tourism promoter talent pool, gaining priority access to promotional projects commissioned by the government and enterprises.
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract for a British record fee of around 130 million pounds ($175 million), Sky Sports News and The Athletic reported on Sunday.
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The Athletic reported that Isak would undergo a medical on Monday before completing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. Protracted negotiations over the deal have dominated the Premier League transfer window, which closed on Monday, with a Liverpool bid of 110 million pounds for the 25-year-old rejected earlier in August.
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Neither Liverpool nor Newcastle immediately responded to requests for comments outside normal business hours early on Monday morning.
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Isak scored 23 league goals last season to guide Newcastle back to the Champions League with a fifth-placed finish, as well as also scoring in the League Cup final against Liverpool to give the Magpies their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
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He did not join Newcastle on its preseason tour and was forced to train separately in a tense standoff with the club.
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Isak, however, accused Newcastle of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a statement that confirmed he wanted to leave the club, saying that change was in the "best interests of everyone".
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At 25, Isak is entering the peak of his career. His ability to stretch defenses, link play and score a variety of goals makes him a natural fit for Liverpool's high-intensity style.
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Beyond the tactical fit, this signing sends a message: Arne Slot's Liverpool is not content with last year's title, it's after more big trophies.
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Few transfers in recent years have captured attention like this one, with Reds fans already buzzing online about Isak's Premier League record at Newcastle, hoping he can deliver instantly. If Isak adapts quickly to Anfield's expectations, Liverpool could have secured a world-class striker for the next six years.
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On Saturday, Newcastle signed German striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to 69 million pounds, a move regarded to have paved the way for Isak's departure.
Liverpool has agreed a deal to sign Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United on a long-term contract for a British record fee of around 130 million pounds ($175 million), Sky Sports News and The Athletic reported on Sunday.
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The Athletic reported that Isak would undergo a medical on Monday before completing a six-year deal with the Merseyside club. Protracted negotiations over the deal have dominated the Premier League transfer window, which closed on Monday, with a Liverpool bid of 110 million pounds for the 25-year-old rejected earlier in August.
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Neither Liverpool nor Newcastle immediately responded to requests for comments outside normal business hours early on Monday morning.
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Isak scored 23 league goals last season to guide Newcastle back to the Champions League with a fifth-placed finish, as well as also scoring in the League Cup final against Liverpool to give the Magpies their first domestic trophy in 70 years.
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He did not join Newcastle on its preseason tour and was forced to train separately in a tense standoff with the club.
\n
Isak, however, accused Newcastle of breaking promises and misleading supporters in a statement that confirmed he wanted to leave the club, saying that change was in the "best interests of everyone".
\n
At 25, Isak is entering the peak of his career. His ability to stretch defenses, link play and score a variety of goals makes him a natural fit for Liverpool's high-intensity style.
\n
Beyond the tactical fit, this signing sends a message: Arne Slot's Liverpool is not content with last year's title, it's after more big trophies.
\n
Few transfers in recent years have captured attention like this one, with Reds fans already buzzing online about Isak's Premier League record at Newcastle, hoping he can deliver instantly. If Isak adapts quickly to Anfield's expectations, Liverpool could have secured a world-class striker for the next six years.
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On Saturday, Newcastle signed German striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to 69 million pounds, a move regarded to have paved the way for Isak's departure.
Top seed Shi Yuqi is overcome with emotion after winning his maiden world championships' men's singles title in Paris on Sunday.
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Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning win the women's doubles crown.
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Injured Chen Yufei waves to the crowd after losing in the women's singles final.
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Men's singles star Shi Yuqi's triumphant Paris return headlines Team China's medal-laden worlds campaign, as the celebrated squad vows to keep sharpening its young blades for the LA28 challenge.
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With six medals — including two golds — packed in the luggage home and its players reaching finals in all five events, Team China could've left the French capital bragging about an overall success at the BWF World Championships, yet it opted to focus on the losses over the gains, as it pushes ahead with its ambition to restore its Olympic dominance at the Los Angeles Games.
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Shi's career-first singles world title, secured by a comeback 2-1 win over his bitter rival Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand on Sunday, helped China reclaim the men's crown 10 years after retired legend Chen Long won China's last in 2015. It was double delight for fans, adding to the gold medal won by women's pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning on the same night.
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Some unexpected early exits of seeded contenders in Paris, though, raised concerns over the lack of consistency and poise among the team's potential medal hopefuls for the next Olympics.
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The crushing second-round loss of world No 1 mixed doubles team Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, China's highest-ranked women's singles ace Wang Zhiyi's third-round exit and underachieving men's world No 4 Li Shifeng's opening-round defeat were among disappointments that have given Chinese Badminton Association president Zhang Jun mixed feelings.
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"It was an overall impressive collective effort, but we did suffer some unexpected setbacks here and there," Zhang said in his post-final assessment of Team China's performance.
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"Some of our players didn't deliver the levels they are supposed to compete at, especially the mixed doubles pair, due to big-game nerves and issues with their preparations.
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"I don't worry about the depth we have, though. We just need to re-evaluate our performances thoroughly and focus on how to keep our veterans fresh, while also nurturing our youngsters, in the buildup to the Los Angeles Olympic Games."
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Paris redemption
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Always a superior competitor for his country at team championships, such as the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup, Shi's finally backed up his individual world No 1 status by claiming his maiden singles world title — and doing so, literally, with a vengeance.
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The 29-year-old overcame fatigue, having battled his way to the final with a trio of three-game matches, and bitter memories from a year ago to dethrone reigning world champion Vitidsarn, who beat Shi in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a gripping 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 win.
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As the shuttlecock from a Vitidsarn return touched down on the wrong side of the line to concede the final point, Shi sank to his knees in tears. The emotion of completing the redemption arc from his runner-up finish at the 2018 worlds and avenging his Olympics loss to the same opponent at the same venue came pouring out onto the court.
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"People always considered me a better player at team events. But, in individual competitions, I also always gave my utmost effort," Shi said during a mixed-zone interview after the final.
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"This time, finally securing my first individual world championships title makes me so delighted, not necessarily having to prove anything to anyone. I just feel so relieved."
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Once labeled by critics as a "big-time choker" for his collapse under pressure at previous high-stakes events, Shi broke his worlds hoodoo the hard way, saving two match points in his semifinal win over Canada's rising star Victor Lai, followed by an earlier, hard-fought third-round comeback win over Frenchman Christo Popov.
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"I fought six matches in this tournament, each one incredibly tough. Many were matches I nearly lost, but managed to turn around. So, clinching it in the end felt incredibly rewarding," said Shi, who dictated play in the decider with his pinpoint smashes from deep to crack Vitidsarn's defense.
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Shi's victory on Sunday put a Chinese name back on the men's singles honor roll, after the country had dominated the event by racking up eight straight wins from 2006-15 at the worlds, spearheaded by the legendary Lin "Super" Dan's five titles.
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Standing 1.84 meters tall with long limbs and a quick footwork, Shi wields power, variety and finesse in his shots, and has been compared to the all-time greats, such as Lin and Chen, as the next leader of China's men since his international debut a decade ago.
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A spell of misfortunes, including a serious left ankle injury in 2019 and two more on his right ankle and elbow, which required multiple surgeries to get him back in shape, took a heavy toll on his progression, mentally and physically.
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Now, with the world title coming at a perfect time, CBA head Zhang expects greater things will come, continuing to pay back Shi's unremitting effort.
\n
"Shi's been carrying a lot of weight and doubt all the way, even though he's done extremely well for us at all the team events," said Zhang. "Now that he's realized his dream (of winning an individual world title), I feel so happy for him, and I think we are yet to see his best."
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Earlier in the women's final, Japan's fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi took just 37 minutes to beat China's injured former world No 1 Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 to add a third singles world title to her golds from 2021 and 2022.
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Chen, women's singles champion at Tokyo 2020, battled past top seed and reigning champion An Se-young of South Korea in a semifinal win marred by a nasty-looking ankle twist early in the second game.
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In the final, Chen appeared hampered in her movement and Yamaguchi took full advantage to close out a comfortable straight-games victory.
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"Since last night I've been undergoing treatment. Before taking to the podium just now (to receive her medal), I'd already taken eight painkillers," said Chen.
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Malaysian fourth seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei claimed a dominant 21-15, 21-14 victory over second-seeded Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in the mixed doubles final. The men's doubles crown went to Korean top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae after their 21-17, 21-12 victory over China's Chen Boyang and Liu Yi.
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sunxiaochen@chinadaily.com.cn
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Top seed Shi Yuqi is overcome with emotion after winning his maiden world championships' men's singles title in Paris on Sunday.
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Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning win the women's doubles crown.
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Injured Chen Yufei waves to the crowd after losing in the women's singles final.
\n\n\n
Men's singles star Shi Yuqi's triumphant Paris return headlines Team China's medal-laden worlds campaign, as the celebrated squad vows to keep sharpening its young blades for the LA28 challenge.
\n
With six medals — including two golds — packed in the luggage home and its players reaching finals in all five events, Team China could've left the French capital bragging about an overall success at the BWF World Championships, yet it opted to focus on the losses over the gains, as it pushes ahead with its ambition to restore its Olympic dominance at the Los Angeles Games.
\n
Shi's career-first singles world title, secured by a comeback 2-1 win over his bitter rival Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand on Sunday, helped China reclaim the men's crown 10 years after retired legend Chen Long won China's last in 2015. It was double delight for fans, adding to the gold medal won by women's pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning on the same night.
\n
Some unexpected early exits of seeded contenders in Paris, though, raised concerns over the lack of consistency and poise among the team's potential medal hopefuls for the next Olympics.
\n
The crushing second-round loss of world No 1 mixed doubles team Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, China's highest-ranked women's singles ace Wang Zhiyi's third-round exit and underachieving men's world No 4 Li Shifeng's opening-round defeat were among disappointments that have given Chinese Badminton Association president Zhang Jun mixed feelings.
\n
"It was an overall impressive collective effort, but we did suffer some unexpected setbacks here and there," Zhang said in his post-final assessment of Team China's performance.
\n
"Some of our players didn't deliver the levels they are supposed to compete at, especially the mixed doubles pair, due to big-game nerves and issues with their preparations.
\n
"I don't worry about the depth we have, though. We just need to re-evaluate our performances thoroughly and focus on how to keep our veterans fresh, while also nurturing our youngsters, in the buildup to the Los Angeles Olympic Games."
\n
Paris redemption
\n
Always a superior competitor for his country at team championships, such as the Sudirman Cup and Thomas Cup, Shi's finally backed up his individual world No 1 status by claiming his maiden singles world title — and doing so, literally, with a vengeance.
\n
The 29-year-old overcame fatigue, having battled his way to the final with a trio of three-game matches, and bitter memories from a year ago to dethrone reigning world champion Vitidsarn, who beat Shi in the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, in a gripping 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 win.
\n
As the shuttlecock from a Vitidsarn return touched down on the wrong side of the line to concede the final point, Shi sank to his knees in tears. The emotion of completing the redemption arc from his runner-up finish at the 2018 worlds and avenging his Olympics loss to the same opponent at the same venue came pouring out onto the court.
\n
"People always considered me a better player at team events. But, in individual competitions, I also always gave my utmost effort," Shi said during a mixed-zone interview after the final.
\n
"This time, finally securing my first individual world championships title makes me so delighted, not necessarily having to prove anything to anyone. I just feel so relieved."
\n
Once labeled by critics as a "big-time choker" for his collapse under pressure at previous high-stakes events, Shi broke his worlds hoodoo the hard way, saving two match points in his semifinal win over Canada's rising star Victor Lai, followed by an earlier, hard-fought third-round comeback win over Frenchman Christo Popov.
\n
"I fought six matches in this tournament, each one incredibly tough. Many were matches I nearly lost, but managed to turn around. So, clinching it in the end felt incredibly rewarding," said Shi, who dictated play in the decider with his pinpoint smashes from deep to crack Vitidsarn's defense.
\n
Shi's victory on Sunday put a Chinese name back on the men's singles honor roll, after the country had dominated the event by racking up eight straight wins from 2006-15 at the worlds, spearheaded by the legendary Lin "Super" Dan's five titles.
\n
Standing 1.84 meters tall with long limbs and a quick footwork, Shi wields power, variety and finesse in his shots, and has been compared to the all-time greats, such as Lin and Chen, as the next leader of China's men since his international debut a decade ago.
\n
A spell of misfortunes, including a serious left ankle injury in 2019 and two more on his right ankle and elbow, which required multiple surgeries to get him back in shape, took a heavy toll on his progression, mentally and physically.
\n
Now, with the world title coming at a perfect time, CBA head Zhang expects greater things will come, continuing to pay back Shi's unremitting effort.
\n
"Shi's been carrying a lot of weight and doubt all the way, even though he's done extremely well for us at all the team events," said Zhang. "Now that he's realized his dream (of winning an individual world title), I feel so happy for him, and I think we are yet to see his best."
\n
Earlier in the women's final, Japan's fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi took just 37 minutes to beat China's injured former world No 1 Chen Yufei 21-9, 21-13 to add a third singles world title to her golds from 2021 and 2022.
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Chen, women's singles champion at Tokyo 2020, battled past top seed and reigning champion An Se-young of South Korea in a semifinal win marred by a nasty-looking ankle twist early in the second game.
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In the final, Chen appeared hampered in her movement and Yamaguchi took full advantage to close out a comfortable straight-games victory.
\n
"Since last night I've been undergoing treatment. Before taking to the podium just now (to receive her medal), I'd already taken eight painkillers," said Chen.
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Malaysian fourth seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei claimed a dominant 21-15, 21-14 victory over second-seeded Chinese pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin in the mixed doubles final. The men's doubles crown went to Korean top seeds Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae after their 21-17, 21-12 victory over China's Chen Boyang and Liu Yi.
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with international guests for a group photo in Tianjin on Sunday, before a welcoming banquet held for the dignitaries attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
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President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting common development at a time when the world faces mounting uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Xi made the remarks as he and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet in the port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests attending the SCO Summit 2025.
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Known since ancient times as a gateway to Beijing, Tianjin has long been recognized for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has been a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up.
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"In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our organization," Xi told the guests.
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from a six-member regional organization into a trans-regional organization with 10 full members, two observer countries and 14 dialogue partners, representing nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
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Xi said that since its inception, the SCO has upheld the "Shanghai Spirit", with the core values of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity and pursuit of common development.
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The organization has consolidated unity and mutual trust, deepened practical cooperation, and participated in international and regional affairs, Xi said.
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As a result, the SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.
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"At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting the development and prosperity of all countries," Xi said.
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He emphasized that this year's summit in Tianjin carries the important mission of building consensus, injecting new impetus into cooperation and charting a blueprint for future growth.
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According to the schedule, member states are expected to adopt key documents, including the organization's development strategy for the next decade, during the summit.
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Xi is also expected to unveil China's new measures and actions to support the SCO's high-quality development and all-around cooperation, while outlining pathways for the organization to contribute constructively to safeguarding the post-World War II international order and enhancing the global governance system.
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"I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement," he said.
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In his toast, Xi cited a Chinese saying that "in a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead".
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"Let us uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future!" he said.
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mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn
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President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with international guests for a group photo in Tianjin on Sunday, before a welcoming banquet held for the dignitaries attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
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President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting common development at a time when the world faces mounting uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Xi made the remarks as he and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet in the port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests attending the SCO Summit 2025.
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Known since ancient times as a gateway to Beijing, Tianjin has long been recognized for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has been a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up.
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"In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our organization," Xi told the guests.
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from a six-member regional organization into a trans-regional organization with 10 full members, two observer countries and 14 dialogue partners, representing nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
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Xi said that since its inception, the SCO has upheld the "Shanghai Spirit", with the core values of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity and pursuit of common development.
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The organization has consolidated unity and mutual trust, deepened practical cooperation, and participated in international and regional affairs, Xi said.
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As a result, the SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.
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"At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting the development and prosperity of all countries," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that this year's summit in Tianjin carries the important mission of building consensus, injecting new impetus into cooperation and charting a blueprint for future growth.
\n
According to the schedule, member states are expected to adopt key documents, including the organization's development strategy for the next decade, during the summit.
\n
Xi is also expected to unveil China's new measures and actions to support the SCO's high-quality development and all-around cooperation, while outlining pathways for the organization to contribute constructively to safeguarding the post-World War II international order and enhancing the global governance system.
\n
"I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement," he said.
\n
In his toast, Xi cited a Chinese saying that "in a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead".
\n
"Let us uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future!" he said.
The curtain was raised on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
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President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, as well as the "SCO Plus" Meeting, delivering keynote speeches with a focus on deepening cooperation within the organization and strengthening its role in global governance.
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" — a set of principles centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development.
\n
President Xi has attended every SCO summit since taking office, putting forward key initiatives and promoting joint efforts that have kept the "Shanghai Spirit" vibrant.
\n
Chairing the SCO summit for the first time in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June 2018, Xi reviewed the organization's development and achievements and emphasized that the "Shanghai Spirit" serves as a shared asset for all member states.
\n
"The 'Shanghai Spirit', transcending outdated concepts such as the clash of civilizations, Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, has opened a new chapter in international relations, and won growing recognition from the global community," Xi said.
\n
At each SCO summit since 2013, Xi has underscored the profound relevance of the "Shanghai Spirit "while continually enriching and expanding its meaning.
\n
Guided by this philosophy, the SCO has pioneered a new model of regional cooperation that brings together nations with diverse social systems and development paths.
\n
This partnership advocates nonalignment, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party, offering a model for a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.
\n
Owing to the practice of these principles, the SCO has been growing steadily, exuding robust vitality. What began in 2001 with six member states — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — has since expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
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Comprising these 10 member states, two observer states and 14 From page 1 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, the SCO boasts a 26-nation "big family". It is now the world's largest regional international organization in terms of both geographical area and population.
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"The increasing number of countries seeking to join the SCO family reflects the broad appeal of its principles and strong confidence in its future," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that as the organization continues to grow, it stands ready to collaborate with all progressive forces around the world in contributing to global peace, promoting international development and upholding the international order.
\n
Deepening practical cooperation
\n
The SCO was established initially to address shared security challenges. Over time, it has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering a peaceful and stable environment that supports the development of all its member states.
\n
Since assuming the SCO rotating presidency last July, China has facilitated several key events, including meetings of the SCO Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, and of leading officials of border defense authorities, and a joint anti-terrorism exercise.
\n
Just over a month ago, the SCO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs convened in Tianjin, where member states agreed to accelerate the establishment of four security centers dedicated to addressing issues including security threats and challenges, and drug offenses.
\n
Guided by Xi and leaders of other SCO member states, practical cooperation among SCO countries in economic domains has intensified. The alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and development strategies of various sides has been accelerated, exemplified by projects such as the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, alongside cooperation in emerging fields such as cross-border e-commerce, artificial intelligence and big data.
\n
Expanded cooperation in various areas has yielded tangible results. Official statistics show that trade between China and other SCO countries reached a record $890 billion in 2024.
\n
Xi has also consistently championed cultural and educational exchanges within the SCO. In Kazakhstan, Chinese experts are collaborating with local archaeologists for the preservation of the ancient site of Rahat. In Egypt, engineering students at Ain Shams University are gaining practical experience through training at a Luban Workshop.
\n
Additional initiatives — such as vocational skills competitions, snow football matches and youth camps — have further strengthened people-to-people bonds across the region.
\n
Building community with shared future for humanity
\n
Xi has made use of the SCO events as a platform to call for fairness and justice in global affairs.
\n
"We firmly oppose hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts, and promote a more equal and balanced multipolar world," Xi told foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the SCO in Beijing in July.
\n
He opposed the notion that acting from a so-called position of strength is the way to handle international affairs, rejected moves that undermine the international order and stoke confrontation and division under the pretext of "rules", and advocated equal rights, equal opportunities and fair rules for all.
\n
A series of outcome documents of the SCO summit in Astana last year echoed Xi's vision, calling for solidarity, cooperation and justice rather than division, confrontation and hegemonism.
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as of the founding of the United Nations. Yet, the world today is confronted with unilateralism, bullying and the resurgence of power politics.
\n
In view of this critical juncture, Xi has on multiple occasions underscored China's commitment to promoting the correct historical perspective on World War II, deepening coordination within multilateral frameworks, such as the UN and SCO, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
\n
This reflects the shared aspiration of the SCO member states, spelled out in an April statement voicing support for an open world economy and a World Trade Organization-centered multilateral trading system, a clear rebuke to unilateral tariffs and protectionism.
\n
Sharing a natural bond with the Global South, whose collective rise has become an undeniable trend, the SCO is increasingly seen as an indispensable force in the global governance system.
\n
Given the current global landscape marked by rapid and irreversible changes, the proactive stance of the SCO in international affairs is unquestionably highly sought after, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Astana summit last year.
\n
At the same event, Xi called for the SCO to contribute toward eliminating what he described as the world's deficits in peace, development, security and governance.
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The curtain was raised on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin for the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a key gathering that has brought together leaders of more than 20 countries and 10 international organizations to consolidate consensus on cooperation and promote a much closer SCO community with a shared future.
\n
President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, as well as the "SCO Plus" Meeting, delivering keynote speeches with a focus on deepening cooperation within the organization and strengthening its role in global governance.
\n
Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" — a set of principles centered on mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development.
\n
President Xi has attended every SCO summit since taking office, putting forward key initiatives and promoting joint efforts that have kept the "Shanghai Spirit" vibrant.
\n
Chairing the SCO summit for the first time in Qingdao, Shandong province, in June 2018, Xi reviewed the organization's development and achievements and emphasized that the "Shanghai Spirit" serves as a shared asset for all member states.
\n
"The 'Shanghai Spirit', transcending outdated concepts such as the clash of civilizations, Cold War mentality and zero-sum mindset, has opened a new chapter in international relations, and won growing recognition from the global community," Xi said.
\n
At each SCO summit since 2013, Xi has underscored the profound relevance of the "Shanghai Spirit "while continually enriching and expanding its meaning.
\n
Guided by this philosophy, the SCO has pioneered a new model of regional cooperation that brings together nations with diverse social systems and development paths.
\n
This partnership advocates nonalignment, nonconfrontation and not targeting any third party, offering a model for a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice and win-win cooperation.
\n
Owing to the practice of these principles, the SCO has been growing steadily, exuding robust vitality. What began in 2001 with six member states — China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan — has since expanded to include India, Pakistan, Iran and Belarus.
\n
Comprising these 10 member states, two observer states and 14 From page 1 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa, the SCO boasts a 26-nation "big family". It is now the world's largest regional international organization in terms of both geographical area and population.
\n
"The increasing number of countries seeking to join the SCO family reflects the broad appeal of its principles and strong confidence in its future," Xi said.
\n
He emphasized that as the organization continues to grow, it stands ready to collaborate with all progressive forces around the world in contributing to global peace, promoting international development and upholding the international order.
\n
Deepening practical cooperation
\n
The SCO was established initially to address shared security challenges. Over time, it has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering a peaceful and stable environment that supports the development of all its member states.
\n
Since assuming the SCO rotating presidency last July, China has facilitated several key events, including meetings of the SCO Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, and of leading officials of border defense authorities, and a joint anti-terrorism exercise.
\n
Just over a month ago, the SCO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs convened in Tianjin, where member states agreed to accelerate the establishment of four security centers dedicated to addressing issues including security threats and challenges, and drug offenses.
\n
Guided by Xi and leaders of other SCO member states, practical cooperation among SCO countries in economic domains has intensified. The alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and development strategies of various sides has been accelerated, exemplified by projects such as the China-Belarus Industrial Park and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, alongside cooperation in emerging fields such as cross-border e-commerce, artificial intelligence and big data.
\n
Expanded cooperation in various areas has yielded tangible results. Official statistics show that trade between China and other SCO countries reached a record $890 billion in 2024.
\n
Xi has also consistently championed cultural and educational exchanges within the SCO. In Kazakhstan, Chinese experts are collaborating with local archaeologists for the preservation of the ancient site of Rahat. In Egypt, engineering students at Ain Shams University are gaining practical experience through training at a Luban Workshop.
\n
Additional initiatives — such as vocational skills competitions, snow football matches and youth camps — have further strengthened people-to-people bonds across the region.
\n
Building community with shared future for humanity
\n
Xi has made use of the SCO events as a platform to call for fairness and justice in global affairs.
\n
"We firmly oppose hegemonic, high-handed and bullying acts, and promote a more equal and balanced multipolar world," Xi told foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the SCO in Beijing in July.
\n
He opposed the notion that acting from a so-called position of strength is the way to handle international affairs, rejected moves that undermine the international order and stoke confrontation and division under the pretext of "rules", and advocated equal rights, equal opportunities and fair rules for all.
\n
A series of outcome documents of the SCO summit in Astana last year echoed Xi's vision, calling for solidarity, cooperation and justice rather than division, confrontation and hegemonism.
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as of the founding of the United Nations. Yet, the world today is confronted with unilateralism, bullying and the resurgence of power politics.
\n
In view of this critical juncture, Xi has on multiple occasions underscored China's commitment to promoting the correct historical perspective on World War II, deepening coordination within multilateral frameworks, such as the UN and SCO, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
\n
This reflects the shared aspiration of the SCO member states, spelled out in an April statement voicing support for an open world economy and a World Trade Organization-centered multilateral trading system, a clear rebuke to unilateral tariffs and protectionism.
\n
Sharing a natural bond with the Global South, whose collective rise has become an undeniable trend, the SCO is increasingly seen as an indispensable force in the global governance system.
\n
Given the current global landscape marked by rapid and irreversible changes, the proactive stance of the SCO in international affairs is unquestionably highly sought after, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Astana summit last year.
\n
At the same event, Xi called for the SCO to contribute toward eliminating what he described as the world's deficits in peace, development, security and governance.
The Chinese national pavilion at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai in 2024.
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Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in the expo for six consecutive years.
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From left: The national pavilion of Kazakhstan at the seventh CIIE. Kazakhstan served as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions of the expo. Russia's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in all the past seven editions of the expo. The national pavilion of Pakistan at the seventh CIIE.
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The China International Import Expo, the country's first national-level trade fair focused on imports, continues to serve as a significant platform for international trade and cooperation. Held annually in Shanghai, the expo attracts global participation, with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization playing a prominent role.
\n
Established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, the SCO is a permanent intergovernmental organization. As the rotating chair of the SCO for 2024-25, China is hosting the SCO summit in Tianjin, North China, from Sunday to Monday.
\n
Uzbekistan, a member of the SCO, has participated in the CIIE for six consecutive years, serving as a guest country of honor at both the second and seventh editions. Farhod Arziev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, noted that being a guest country of honor highlights the close cooperation and friendship between the two countries, signifying deepening bilateral trade and economic relations.
\n
"Today, Uzbekistan and China cooperate in many areas. The leaders of our two countries have elevated our relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, opening new horizons in our bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment," he said.
\n
"Currently, China is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. Our target is to increase the volume of our mutual trade to $20 billion in the near future. Uzbekistan's participation in such trade exhibitions and fairs in China contributes to the growth of trade turnover between our countries and provides new opportunities for various investment projects."
\n
Ravshan Nazarov, a senior researcher at the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, said: "The CIIE is an important platform for showcasing innovative products and promoting international cooperation." He praised China's commitment to openness and cooperation, fostering a more open and equitable global business environment.
\n
Russia, another SCO member, has participated in the CIIE for seven years, being a guest country of honor in the first two editions. In a written interview with Russian news agency Interfax in May, Chinese ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, highlighted the resilience of Sino-Russian relations. "Sino-Russian relations have withstood the challenges of shifting global dynamics, emerging as a steadfast anchor in today's turbulent world. Our political trust has reached new heights, economic cooperation is expanding, and cultural exchanges are thriving," Zhang noted.
\n
He expressed China's willingness to enhance communication and cooperation with Russia, focusing on traditional trade areas such as energy, agricultural produce, and mechanical and electrical products, while exploring new growth points in green development, the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
\n
"China continues to encourage enterprises from both countries to participate in the CIIE and other major exhibitions and forums to deepen cooperation and ensure steady progress in bilateral trade," Zhang added.
\n
SCO member state Pakistan was a guest country of honor at the inaugural CIIE. During an April meeting with Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, Pakistan, Gong Zheng, the mayor of Shanghai, highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two cities, which have been sister cities for more than 40 years. "Shanghai and Karachi have engaged in extensive practical cooperation, playing a positive role in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries," Gong said.
\n
He expressed hope for further cooperation in trade, investment, urban governance, culture and tourism. "We warmly welcome enterprises from our sister cities to participate in this year's CIIE, fostering increased mutual investment, enhancing exchanges in urban governance, encouraging more people to travel to each other's cities, and deepening the friendship and understanding between us."
\n
Wahab echoed these sentiments, comparing the friendship between the Chinese and Pakistani people to the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean. He pointed out that Karachi is Pakistan's economic, industrial and financial center, and there is significant potential for cooperation with Shanghai.
\n
He also expressed interest in learning from Shanghai's development model and strengthening ties in clean energy, water resource management, waste utilization and cultural exchange.
\n
Kazakhstan, a member of the SCO, has been a participant in the CIIE for six years, serving as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions. During a meeting with Sultan Gaziev, governor of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan, in May, Gong emphasized that China and Kazakhstan are close neighbors sharing a common destiny. "As China's largest economic center, Shanghai is actively promoting high-level opening-up, and Almaty is a key agricultural and trade center in Kazakhstan and a crucial hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," Gong said.
\n
Highlighting the popularity of Kazakh agricultural products in China, Gong said: "We warmly welcome more enterprises from Kazakhstan and the Almaty Region to participate in the CIIE to showcase more unique products and services, and we look forward to enhancing economic cooperation and industrial investment to achieve more win-win results.
\n
"Moreover, taking advantage of the mutual visa exemption between China and Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan's 2025 Year of China Tourism, we aim to encourage more people to travel to each other's countries, enjoy the scenery and cuisine, and strengthen our friendship," he added.
\n
Gaziev said China's rapid economic development serves as a model for Kazakhstan to learn from. "Almaty is currently constructing a special economic zone, which is developing rapidly, with significant potential for cooperation in photovoltaic power generation and logistics. We welcome Shanghai enterprises to invest and develop in Almaty, and further strengthen cooperation in trade, finance, logistics, new energy, tourism and other fields."
\n
At the seventh CIIE, Kazakhstan sent its largest delegation ever to the expo, with exhibits spanning agricultural products, food and beverages, handicrafts and more.
\n
According to Serik Korzhumbayev, the editor-in-chief of Delovoy Kazakhstan, more than 20 enterprises from Kazakhstan participate in the CIIE annually.
\n
China's high-level opening-up benefits both the world and itself, and the spillover effects of the CIIE are continuously strengthening, attracting more and more returning participants, said Korzhumbayev.
\n
India, a SCO member, was a guest country of honor at the second CIIE. In a written interview with The Times of India, Chinese ambassador to the country, Xu Feihong, emphasized the opportunities available in China's vast market. "In fiscal year 2024, Indian products such as chili peppers, iron ore and cotton yarn saw significant export growth to China, surging by over 17 percent, 160 percent and 240 percent," Xu noted. He encouraged Indian enterprises to leverage platforms like the CIIE to connect with Chinese buyers and explore the potential for economic collaboration.
\n
At the seventh CIIE, Iran, a member of the SCO, established a national pavilion spanning 132 square meters and a commercial pavilion covering 1,440 sq m. In a signed article published on April 25 in Iran's English-language newspaper Tehran Times, Chinese ambassador to the country, Cong Peiwu, said the CIIE is becoming bigger and better, offering new opportunities for the world with China's new development.
\n
"At present, human society needs international cooperation and sharing more than ever before to solve development problems. Multilateralism is the only choice for addressing global challenges, and economic globalization is an unstoppable trend of history," he said.
\n
"Having the world's second-largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption. Iran is an important member of the SCO family, and China is willing to deepen cooperation with Iran within the SCO framework," he added, while welcoming Iranian companies to participate in the eighth CIIE in November.
\n
The CIIE's effect extends beyond immediate trade deals. A Turkmenistan-based non-alcoholic beverage producer planned to establish its first Chinese branch in Huangpu district, Shanghai, following successful interactions at the expo. This move represents not just an investment project but also the integration of Central Asian enterprises into the Chinese market.
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The eighth CIIE will showcase innovative products from well-established companies and brands. It aims to provide more opportunities for enterprises from SCO member states and beyond, promising to deliver mutual benefits and strengthen ties across borders.
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huyuyan@chinadaily.com.cn
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The Chinese national pavilion at the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai in 2024.
\n
Uzbekistan's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in the expo for six consecutive years.
\n\n
From left: The national pavilion of Kazakhstan at the seventh CIIE. Kazakhstan served as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions of the expo. Russia's national pavilion at the seventh CIIE. The country has participated in all the past seven editions of the expo. The national pavilion of Pakistan at the seventh CIIE.
\n
The China International Import Expo, the country's first national-level trade fair focused on imports, continues to serve as a significant platform for international trade and cooperation. Held annually in Shanghai, the expo attracts global participation, with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization playing a prominent role.
\n
Established on June 15, 2001, in Shanghai, the SCO is a permanent intergovernmental organization. As the rotating chair of the SCO for 2024-25, China is hosting the SCO summit in Tianjin, North China, from Sunday to Monday.
\n
Uzbekistan, a member of the SCO, has participated in the CIIE for six consecutive years, serving as a guest country of honor at both the second and seventh editions. Farhod Arziev, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to China, noted that being a guest country of honor highlights the close cooperation and friendship between the two countries, signifying deepening bilateral trade and economic relations.
\n
"Today, Uzbekistan and China cooperate in many areas. The leaders of our two countries have elevated our relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, opening new horizons in our bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment," he said.
\n
"Currently, China is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner. Our target is to increase the volume of our mutual trade to $20 billion in the near future. Uzbekistan's participation in such trade exhibitions and fairs in China contributes to the growth of trade turnover between our countries and provides new opportunities for various investment projects."
\n
Ravshan Nazarov, a senior researcher at the Institute of State and Law of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, said: "The CIIE is an important platform for showcasing innovative products and promoting international cooperation." He praised China's commitment to openness and cooperation, fostering a more open and equitable global business environment.
\n
Russia, another SCO member, has participated in the CIIE for seven years, being a guest country of honor in the first two editions. In a written interview with Russian news agency Interfax in May, Chinese ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, highlighted the resilience of Sino-Russian relations. "Sino-Russian relations have withstood the challenges of shifting global dynamics, emerging as a steadfast anchor in today's turbulent world. Our political trust has reached new heights, economic cooperation is expanding, and cultural exchanges are thriving," Zhang noted.
\n
He expressed China's willingness to enhance communication and cooperation with Russia, focusing on traditional trade areas such as energy, agricultural produce, and mechanical and electrical products, while exploring new growth points in green development, the digital economy and artificial intelligence.
\n
"China continues to encourage enterprises from both countries to participate in the CIIE and other major exhibitions and forums to deepen cooperation and ensure steady progress in bilateral trade," Zhang added.
\n
SCO member state Pakistan was a guest country of honor at the inaugural CIIE. During an April meeting with Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, Pakistan, Gong Zheng, the mayor of Shanghai, highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two cities, which have been sister cities for more than 40 years. "Shanghai and Karachi have engaged in extensive practical cooperation, playing a positive role in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries," Gong said.
\n
He expressed hope for further cooperation in trade, investment, urban governance, culture and tourism. "We warmly welcome enterprises from our sister cities to participate in this year's CIIE, fostering increased mutual investment, enhancing exchanges in urban governance, encouraging more people to travel to each other's cities, and deepening the friendship and understanding between us."
\n
Wahab echoed these sentiments, comparing the friendship between the Chinese and Pakistani people to the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean. He pointed out that Karachi is Pakistan's economic, industrial and financial center, and there is significant potential for cooperation with Shanghai.
\n
He also expressed interest in learning from Shanghai's development model and strengthening ties in clean energy, water resource management, waste utilization and cultural exchange.
\n
Kazakhstan, a member of the SCO, has been a participant in the CIIE for six years, serving as a guest country of honor in the second and sixth editions. During a meeting with Sultan Gaziev, governor of the Almaty Region of Kazakhstan, in May, Gong emphasized that China and Kazakhstan are close neighbors sharing a common destiny. "As China's largest economic center, Shanghai is actively promoting high-level opening-up, and Almaty is a key agricultural and trade center in Kazakhstan and a crucial hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," Gong said.
\n
Highlighting the popularity of Kazakh agricultural products in China, Gong said: "We warmly welcome more enterprises from Kazakhstan and the Almaty Region to participate in the CIIE to showcase more unique products and services, and we look forward to enhancing economic cooperation and industrial investment to achieve more win-win results.
\n
"Moreover, taking advantage of the mutual visa exemption between China and Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan's 2025 Year of China Tourism, we aim to encourage more people to travel to each other's countries, enjoy the scenery and cuisine, and strengthen our friendship," he added.
\n
Gaziev said China's rapid economic development serves as a model for Kazakhstan to learn from. "Almaty is currently constructing a special economic zone, which is developing rapidly, with significant potential for cooperation in photovoltaic power generation and logistics. We welcome Shanghai enterprises to invest and develop in Almaty, and further strengthen cooperation in trade, finance, logistics, new energy, tourism and other fields."
\n
At the seventh CIIE, Kazakhstan sent its largest delegation ever to the expo, with exhibits spanning agricultural products, food and beverages, handicrafts and more.
\n
According to Serik Korzhumbayev, the editor-in-chief of Delovoy Kazakhstan, more than 20 enterprises from Kazakhstan participate in the CIIE annually.
\n
China's high-level opening-up benefits both the world and itself, and the spillover effects of the CIIE are continuously strengthening, attracting more and more returning participants, said Korzhumbayev.
\n
India, a SCO member, was a guest country of honor at the second CIIE. In a written interview with The Times of India, Chinese ambassador to the country, Xu Feihong, emphasized the opportunities available in China's vast market. "In fiscal year 2024, Indian products such as chili peppers, iron ore and cotton yarn saw significant export growth to China, surging by over 17 percent, 160 percent and 240 percent," Xu noted. He encouraged Indian enterprises to leverage platforms like the CIIE to connect with Chinese buyers and explore the potential for economic collaboration.
\n
At the seventh CIIE, Iran, a member of the SCO, established a national pavilion spanning 132 square meters and a commercial pavilion covering 1,440 sq m. In a signed article published on April 25 in Iran's English-language newspaper Tehran Times, Chinese ambassador to the country, Cong Peiwu, said the CIIE is becoming bigger and better, offering new opportunities for the world with China's new development.
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"At present, human society needs international cooperation and sharing more than ever before to solve development problems. Multilateralism is the only choice for addressing global challenges, and economic globalization is an unstoppable trend of history," he said.
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"Having the world's second-largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption. Iran is an important member of the SCO family, and China is willing to deepen cooperation with Iran within the SCO framework," he added, while welcoming Iranian companies to participate in the eighth CIIE in November.
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The CIIE's effect extends beyond immediate trade deals. A Turkmenistan-based non-alcoholic beverage producer planned to establish its first Chinese branch in Huangpu district, Shanghai, following successful interactions at the expo. This move represents not just an investment project but also the integration of Central Asian enterprises into the Chinese market.
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The eighth CIIE will showcase innovative products from well-established companies and brands. It aims to provide more opportunities for enterprises from SCO member states and beyond, promising to deliver mutual benefits and strengthen ties across borders.
Dai Houliang (right), chairman of CNPC, meets H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC.
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When the United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China in 2012, China National Petroleum Corp, or CNPC, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, also known as ADNOC, have continuously expanded their cooperation, jointly building a more comprehensive energy cooperation framework.
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In 2013, with the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and the UAE found a high degree of alignment in energy interconnection and market integration. That year, CNPC and ADNOC signed the Al Yasat project agreement, making the Chinese company a partner of strategic energy assets in Abu Dhabi.
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In 2017, the two sides inked another cooperation deal for the onshore oil concession, with CNPC appointed as the asset leader for the North-East Bab fields, significantly enhancing their strategic collaboration.
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Following the elevation of China-UAE bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2018, CNPC and ADNOC signed agreements that year to cooperate on the Umm Shaif& Nasr and Lower Zakum offshore fields. This established a cooperation framework in the UAE spanning both onshore and offshore operations and integrating the entire exploration and development industry chain.
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In May 2024, the governments of China and the UAE issued a joint statement which includes strengthened cooperation in renewable energy, oil, and natural gas. Two months later, CNPC and ADNOC signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering the entire oil and gas industry chain, including exploration, research, technology exchange, engineering services, refining and petrochemicals, market sales, international gas project cooperation, and new energy collaboration, thereby deepening their strategic alignment.
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Adhering to the principle of mutual benefit, CNPC leverages its complementary strengths with ADNOC to continuously advance practical cooperation in upstream exploration and development, engineering construction, technical services, oil and gas trade, and scientific research.
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In onshore oilfield development, CNPC utilizes its technological advantages in low-permeability carbonate reservoirs to help boost production and reduce costs in the North-East Bab fields.
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In technological innovation, the two companies have sustained collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as reservoir simulation, drilling acceleration, and smart oilfields. Among them, the "Broadband, Wide-Azimuth, High-Density" seismic exploration technology provides technical support for ADNOC's efforts in increasing production of mature oil fields and developing new resources.
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In engineering construction, the ongoing BAB-Buhasa AiP5 off-plot project, LNG Transmission Pipeline Project, and Project Swing are helping ADNOC substantially increase capacity and operational efficiency, while promoting local project execution capabilities through the introduction of international engineering management models.
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In oilfield services, CNPC has contributed to reducing ADNOC's development costs through its high-quality and efficient drilling services.
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In the equipment sector, hybrid drilling rigs manufactured by CNPC reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and improve drilling efficiency through intelligent remote monitoring and dispatching. In oil and gas trade, CNPC participates in the trade of crude oil, natural gas, refined oil and chemicals, and is the sole Chinese shareholder in the Abu Dhabi Futures Exchange.
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In talent development, ADNOC representatives visit China to gain insights into CNPC's technical and management expertise, while CNPC senior managers engage with ADNOC's core business units, facilitating business cooperation. At the same time, CNPC supports the UAE's Emiratization policy by promoting the recruitment and cultivation of local talent.
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In social responsibility, CNPC promotes the Hundred Schools Project of Chinese language education in the UAE, continuously fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Meanwhile, project teams explore green development pathways in energy exploration and development. In 2024, PetroChina joined the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter launched at COP28 hosted by the UAE.
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Looking ahead, CNPC will continue to uphold open cooperation and innovation-driven development, and work together with ADNOC to build a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable multidimensional China-UAE energy cooperation framework.
Dai Houliang (right), chairman of CNPC, meets H.E. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of ADNOC.
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When the United Arab Emirates became the first Gulf country to establish a strategic partnership with China in 2012, China National Petroleum Corp, or CNPC, and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, also known as ADNOC, have continuously expanded their cooperation, jointly building a more comprehensive energy cooperation framework.
\n
In 2013, with the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and the UAE found a high degree of alignment in energy interconnection and market integration. That year, CNPC and ADNOC signed the Al Yasat project agreement, making the Chinese company a partner of strategic energy assets in Abu Dhabi.
\n
In 2017, the two sides inked another cooperation deal for the onshore oil concession, with CNPC appointed as the asset leader for the North-East Bab fields, significantly enhancing their strategic collaboration.
\n
Following the elevation of China-UAE bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2018, CNPC and ADNOC signed agreements that year to cooperate on the Umm Shaif& Nasr and Lower Zakum offshore fields. This established a cooperation framework in the UAE spanning both onshore and offshore operations and integrating the entire exploration and development industry chain.
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In May 2024, the governments of China and the UAE issued a joint statement which includes strengthened cooperation in renewable energy, oil, and natural gas. Two months later, CNPC and ADNOC signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering the entire oil and gas industry chain, including exploration, research, technology exchange, engineering services, refining and petrochemicals, market sales, international gas project cooperation, and new energy collaboration, thereby deepening their strategic alignment.
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Adhering to the principle of mutual benefit, CNPC leverages its complementary strengths with ADNOC to continuously advance practical cooperation in upstream exploration and development, engineering construction, technical services, oil and gas trade, and scientific research.
\n
In onshore oilfield development, CNPC utilizes its technological advantages in low-permeability carbonate reservoirs to help boost production and reduce costs in the North-East Bab fields.
\n
In technological innovation, the two companies have sustained collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as reservoir simulation, drilling acceleration, and smart oilfields. Among them, the "Broadband, Wide-Azimuth, High-Density" seismic exploration technology provides technical support for ADNOC's efforts in increasing production of mature oil fields and developing new resources.
\n
In engineering construction, the ongoing BAB-Buhasa AiP5 off-plot project, LNG Transmission Pipeline Project, and Project Swing are helping ADNOC substantially increase capacity and operational efficiency, while promoting local project execution capabilities through the introduction of international engineering management models.
\n
In oilfield services, CNPC has contributed to reducing ADNOC's development costs through its high-quality and efficient drilling services.
\n
In the equipment sector, hybrid drilling rigs manufactured by CNPC reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and improve drilling efficiency through intelligent remote monitoring and dispatching. In oil and gas trade, CNPC participates in the trade of crude oil, natural gas, refined oil and chemicals, and is the sole Chinese shareholder in the Abu Dhabi Futures Exchange.
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In talent development, ADNOC representatives visit China to gain insights into CNPC's technical and management expertise, while CNPC senior managers engage with ADNOC's core business units, facilitating business cooperation. At the same time, CNPC supports the UAE's Emiratization policy by promoting the recruitment and cultivation of local talent.
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In social responsibility, CNPC promotes the Hundred Schools Project of Chinese language education in the UAE, continuously fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Meanwhile, project teams explore green development pathways in energy exploration and development. In 2024, PetroChina joined the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter launched at COP28 hosted by the UAE.
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Looking ahead, CNPC will continue to uphold open cooperation and innovation-driven development, and work together with ADNOC to build a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable multidimensional China-UAE energy cooperation framework.
A China Railway Express freight train crosses through Istanbul's Marmaray subsea tunnel on Nov 7, 2019, marking the first time a cargo train from China reached Europe via this route under the Marmara Sea.
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Türkiye's unique geographic position — connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East — has established the country as the "nexus of the world". Its strategic location, coupled with a dynamic economy, makes Türkiye a natural partner for China in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
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Over the decades, Türkiye-China relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning trade, investment, technology, and infrastructure.
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Strong foundation
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China is Türkiye's largest source of imports and a key trading partner. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute show that their bilateral trade volume reached $48.3 billion in 2024, reflecting mutual development.
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The countries' economic complementarity is evident: China supplies machinery, electronics, and industrial inputs, while Türkiye offers food products, chemicals, and manufactured goods.
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This partnership is reinforced by an alignment between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Türkiye's Middle Corridor strategy, creating a seamless east-west route that enhances global supply chains.
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Business cooperation
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According to official data from Türkiye, China has invested approximately $1.2 billion in Türkiye since 2002, while Turkish companies have invested more than $300 million in China. Today, more than 1,400 Chinese companies operate in Türkiye across diverse sectors.
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Energy and the automotive industry stand out as strategic cooperation areas, reflecting Türkiye's established role as a key supplier to global value chains. Major battery plant projects, including partnerships with Togg, Türkiye's domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, represent landmark investments boosting the country's EV ecosystem and integrating advanced battery technology into European and regional markets.
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These are complemented by significant EV manufacturing facilities serving both domestic and European markets, alongside local production plans to meet rising regional demand.
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Notable Chinese investments span multiple sectors: major research and development centers in Istanbul, driving innovations in AI, cloud, and 5G technologies; manufacturing plants for household appliances, reinforcing Türkiye's role as a global white goods exporter; strategic acquisitions in e-commerce platforms, transforming Türkiye's digital commerce landscape; and key investments in logistics and finance, including port facilities and banking operations.
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These investments generate economic value while fostering technology transfer, employment, and sustainable growth, positioning Türkiye as the nexus of the world for Chinese enterprises seeking global expansion.
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Key sectors
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Infrastructure, energy, and technology stand out as priority cooperation areas. Chinese companies have invested in major power projects, renewable energy facilities, and transport hubs in Türkiye.
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At the same time, Turkish enterprises are exploring opportunities in China's fast-growing consumer and industrial markets.
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The synergy between the Middle Corridor and BRI creates unparalleled opportunities in logistics, enabling Türkiye to serve as a hub for goods flowing between Asia, Europe and Africa. This is matched by collaboration in emerging industries such as green energy, fintech, and smart cities.
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As both nations pursue sustainable and innovation-driven growth, the scope for cooperation will continue to expand. Türkiye's competitive advantages — strategic location, skilled workforce and diversified economy — align with China's vision of high-quality, outward-looking development.
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Looking ahead, Türkiye-China relations are poised to deepen, anchored by shared commitments to connectivity, technological advancement, and economic resilience.
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At the nexus of the world, Türkiye stands ready to work with China to shape a more integrated, prosperous, and sustainable future for both nations and the broader region.
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A China Railway Express freight train crosses through Istanbul's Marmaray subsea tunnel on Nov 7, 2019, marking the first time a cargo train from China reached Europe via this route under the Marmara Sea.
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Türkiye's unique geographic position — connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East — has established the country as the "nexus of the world". Its strategic location, coupled with a dynamic economy, makes Türkiye a natural partner for China in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation.
\n
Over the decades, Türkiye-China relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership spanning trade, investment, technology, and infrastructure.
\n
Strong foundation
\n
China is Türkiye's largest source of imports and a key trading partner. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute show that their bilateral trade volume reached $48.3 billion in 2024, reflecting mutual development.
\n
The countries' economic complementarity is evident: China supplies machinery, electronics, and industrial inputs, while Türkiye offers food products, chemicals, and manufactured goods.
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This partnership is reinforced by an alignment between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and Türkiye's Middle Corridor strategy, creating a seamless east-west route that enhances global supply chains.
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Business cooperation
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According to official data from Türkiye, China has invested approximately $1.2 billion in Türkiye since 2002, while Turkish companies have invested more than $300 million in China. Today, more than 1,400 Chinese companies operate in Türkiye across diverse sectors.
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Energy and the automotive industry stand out as strategic cooperation areas, reflecting Türkiye's established role as a key supplier to global value chains. Major battery plant projects, including partnerships with Togg, Türkiye's domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, represent landmark investments boosting the country's EV ecosystem and integrating advanced battery technology into European and regional markets.
\n
These are complemented by significant EV manufacturing facilities serving both domestic and European markets, alongside local production plans to meet rising regional demand.
\n
Notable Chinese investments span multiple sectors: major research and development centers in Istanbul, driving innovations in AI, cloud, and 5G technologies; manufacturing plants for household appliances, reinforcing Türkiye's role as a global white goods exporter; strategic acquisitions in e-commerce platforms, transforming Türkiye's digital commerce landscape; and key investments in logistics and finance, including port facilities and banking operations.
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These investments generate economic value while fostering technology transfer, employment, and sustainable growth, positioning Türkiye as the nexus of the world for Chinese enterprises seeking global expansion.
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Key sectors
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Infrastructure, energy, and technology stand out as priority cooperation areas. Chinese companies have invested in major power projects, renewable energy facilities, and transport hubs in Türkiye.
\n
At the same time, Turkish enterprises are exploring opportunities in China's fast-growing consumer and industrial markets.
\n
The synergy between the Middle Corridor and BRI creates unparalleled opportunities in logistics, enabling Türkiye to serve as a hub for goods flowing between Asia, Europe and Africa. This is matched by collaboration in emerging industries such as green energy, fintech, and smart cities.
\n
As both nations pursue sustainable and innovation-driven growth, the scope for cooperation will continue to expand. Türkiye's competitive advantages — strategic location, skilled workforce and diversified economy — align with China's vision of high-quality, outward-looking development.
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Looking ahead, Türkiye-China relations are poised to deepen, anchored by shared commitments to connectivity, technological advancement, and economic resilience.
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At the nexus of the world, Türkiye stands ready to work with China to shape a more integrated, prosperous, and sustainable future for both nations and the broader region.
A model airplane soars as new students and their families look on at a show at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics's Jiangjun Road campus in Jiangsu province on Saturday as part of the university's welcoming activities.
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A model airplane soars as new students and their families look on at a show at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics's Jiangjun Road campus in Jiangsu province on Saturday as part of the university's welcoming activities.
China has released its fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), while also honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces, officials said on Sunday.
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On Friday, authorities released the list of 34 national-level memorial facilities and sites dedicated to the war, along with the fourth batch of 43 renowned heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Senior officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the National Cultural Heritage Administration introduced the lists and provided updates on restoration and protection efforts at a news conference on Sunday morning.
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The latest designations underscore the Communist Party of China's pivotal role in leading the resistance against Japanese forces and reflect how Chinese people fought alongside international antifascist forces. They also honor sacrifices made on the battlefield and pay tribute to the contributions of overseas Chinese, according to Ma Feixiong, vice-minister of veterans affairs.
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Among the sites included are a memorial park in Shandan county, Gansu province, dedicated to New Zealand-born writer Rewi Alley and British journalist George Aylwin Hogg — both of whom supported China during the war — as well as the Red Army East Expedition Memorial Hall in Shilou county, Shanxi province.
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Four of the newly designated national-level memorial facilities and sites are located outside the Chinese mainland, in countries such as the Philippines and Myanmar. One example is a monument in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar, dedicated to soldiers of the Chinese Expeditionary Force who fell in battle during World War II.
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Such memorial facilities, officials said, testify to the unity of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, who joined the fight against the Japanese invasion under the banner of the national united front.
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China has established more than 100 overseas memorial facilities and sites related to the war — including more than 30 in countries such as Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Russia, and more than 80 in Hong Kong and Macao.
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From 2014 to 2020, China released three previous batches of lists, recognizing a total of 260 national-level memorial facilities and sites and 1,085 heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Sun Deli, deputy administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, highlighted the role of such sites in patriotic education, noting that more than 500 themed exhibitions on the war are held annually across the country, attracting more than 60 million visitors. Ninety-six memorial sites and facilities have been designated as national demonstration bases for patriotic education.
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From July to September, about 1,000 themed exhibitions were launched nationwide to strengthen the educational and inspirational role of cultural relics from the war.
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In September, a special exhibition themed International Friends and China's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened alongside a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers, volunteer pilots from the United States who supported China. Additional events such as forums, touring speeches and storytelling competitions are also planned.
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China has more than 10,000 immovable cultural relics and more than 500,000 movable relics related to the war, Sun said. He called them invaluable and irreplaceable pieces of heritage, stressing the importance of preservation.
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More than 3,000 conservation projects have been completed nationwide, covering site restoration, exhibition upgrades and environmental improvements. Hazards at major sites have been addressed, and the overall condition of cultural relics has improved, according to Sun.
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xingwen@chinadaily.com.cn
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China has released its fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), while also honoring the contributions of overseas Chinese and international anti-fascist forces, officials said on Sunday.
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On Friday, authorities released the list of 34 national-level memorial facilities and sites dedicated to the war, along with the fourth batch of 43 renowned heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Senior officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the National Cultural Heritage Administration introduced the lists and provided updates on restoration and protection efforts at a news conference on Sunday morning.
\n
The latest designations underscore the Communist Party of China's pivotal role in leading the resistance against Japanese forces and reflect how Chinese people fought alongside international antifascist forces. They also honor sacrifices made on the battlefield and pay tribute to the contributions of overseas Chinese, according to Ma Feixiong, vice-minister of veterans affairs.
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Among the sites included are a memorial park in Shandan county, Gansu province, dedicated to New Zealand-born writer Rewi Alley and British journalist George Aylwin Hogg — both of whom supported China during the war — as well as the Red Army East Expedition Memorial Hall in Shilou county, Shanxi province.
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Four of the newly designated national-level memorial facilities and sites are located outside the Chinese mainland, in countries such as the Philippines and Myanmar. One example is a monument in Myitkyina, northern Myanmar, dedicated to soldiers of the Chinese Expeditionary Force who fell in battle during World War II.
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Such memorial facilities, officials said, testify to the unity of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, who joined the fight against the Japanese invasion under the banner of the national united front.
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China has established more than 100 overseas memorial facilities and sites related to the war — including more than 30 in countries such as Myanmar, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Russia, and more than 80 in Hong Kong and Macao.
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From 2014 to 2020, China released three previous batches of lists, recognizing a total of 260 national-level memorial facilities and sites and 1,085 heroes, martyrs and heroic groups.
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Sun Deli, deputy administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, highlighted the role of such sites in patriotic education, noting that more than 500 themed exhibitions on the war are held annually across the country, attracting more than 60 million visitors. Ninety-six memorial sites and facilities have been designated as national demonstration bases for patriotic education.
\n
From July to September, about 1,000 themed exhibitions were launched nationwide to strengthen the educational and inspirational role of cultural relics from the war.
\n
In September, a special exhibition themed International Friends and China's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened alongside a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers, volunteer pilots from the United States who supported China. Additional events such as forums, touring speeches and storytelling competitions are also planned.
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China has more than 10,000 immovable cultural relics and more than 500,000 movable relics related to the war, Sun said. He called them invaluable and irreplaceable pieces of heritage, stressing the importance of preservation.
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More than 3,000 conservation projects have been completed nationwide, covering site restoration, exhibition upgrades and environmental improvements. Hazards at major sites have been addressed, and the overall condition of cultural relics has improved, according to Sun.
A visitor (right) experiences a massage treatment conducted by an intelligent robot at a health maintenance store in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 18.
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Visitors experience artificial intelligence phototaking during Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on July 2.
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Exhibitors promote products through livestreaming during the China Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (Autumn) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Aug 15.
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China is overhauling its pricing law after nearly three decades, a critical revision aimed at curbing cutthroat price wars, algorithm discrimination and other unfair market practices in the world's second-largest economy.
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The draft amendment to the pricing law has been jointly drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic regulator, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the nation's top market regulator.
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The move marks the first revision since the law was enacted in 1998 and placed on the legislative agenda of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress in 2003. The current draft amendment was released for public comment late in July.
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The 27-year-old law's rewrite comes as China confronts a phenomenon increasingly lamented by economists and business executives alike — cutthroat competition, where firms spiral into destructive internal competition, often slashing prices below cost to gain market share.
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Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said: "The amendment sends a clear signal that maintaining fair market competition is nonnegotiable.
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"Selling below cost is a malignant form of involution. When it spreads, it erodes profit margins, drives more firms into losses and makes it harder to stabilize production or create jobs. It even hurts household income growth, particularly for low- and middle-income earners."
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At the heart of the amendment are tougher and clearer rules on predatory pricing. The current law, experts said, applies only to goods and to sellers.
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The revision, in particular, would broaden its reach to cover services and extend liability to third parties such as online platforms that set pricing rules.
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The revised Article 14, for instance, seeks to ban operators from selling goods or services below cost for the purpose of "crowding out competitors or monopolizing the market", unless there are legitimate reasons such as clearance of perishable, seasonal or overstocked items. It also specifies that platforms cannot force other operators to price below cost.
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Han Wei, an associate professor at the Law School of the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said, "The wording distills the essence of predatory pricing into two elements: the means, which is below-cost pricing, and the purpose, which is exclusion or monopoly."
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Han added that including services and platforms into the amended law closes regulatory gaps. "It's especially important for sectors like food delivery, ride-hailing or online retailing, where platforms sometimes compel merchants to follow their rules, forcing them into loss-making price battles."
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China is strengthening oversight of what it describes as involution-style competition, or cutthroat competition, and is aiming to foster a market that rewards quality and innovation while promoting healthier, more sustainable industrial development.
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The 2025 Government Work Report released in March vowed to take comprehensive steps to address intense competition or cutthroat competition.
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The focus was cemented at a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs on July 1, where policymakers pledged to tackle disorderly low-price competition, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and facilitate the orderly exit of outdated production capacities.
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Notably, the latest amendment also ventures into algorithmic pricing, data abuse and technology-enabled price manipulation, all of which are new problems emerging amid the development of the country's booming digital economy.
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The proposed law reflects a transformed landscape. When the pricing law was first enacted, many goods and services were still led by people. Today, prices are largely market-driven and new business models emerge constantly, from livestream shopping to instant delivery.
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Market regulators are facing problems unheard of a generation ago: flash sales triggered by algorithms, services unbundled to hide costs, and industries suffering self-inflicted price wars.
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Liu Wuxing, director of the NDRC's price monitoring center, said that pricing work is facing clear changes, where most prices are now determined by the market. New industries, new models, and new formats are emerging, and low-price disorderly competition has become more prominent, Liu said.
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The amendment adds a provision that operators "must not use data, algorithms, technology or rules to engage in unfair pricing behavior".
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Meng Yanbei, professor at the Law School of Renmin University of China, said that as business and profit models continue to change in the digital economy, laws must evolve to address unfair practices.
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"This amendment is a direct response to phenomena like algorithmic discrimination and big data backstabbing, where loyal customers end up paying more because platforms know their habits."
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The draft also clarifies rules on collusion, price gouging and discrimination, and forbids public utilities, industry associations and others from abusing influence to force sales, bundle products or charge unreasonable fees.
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Penalties are set to rise, including stiffer fines for failing to display prices clearly or refusing to provide truthful cost data during inspections.
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Su Haopeng, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics and director of its consumer protection law research center, said the amendment is "in time".
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"Digital tools have amplified both the reach and the opacity of pricing strategies. When platforms tweak algorithms or segment users, they can create unfair advantages that harm both competitors and consumers. The law now makes clear these practices will be subject to scrutiny."
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The draft amendment is not happening in vacuum. It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
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These laws already prohibit dominant firms from predatory pricing or forcing merchants into "either-or" choices.
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Han from CASS said that governance of disorderly competition needs synergy.
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"Each law tackles a different piece of the puzzle, but together they form a comprehensive oversight system. This will help rein in the worst forms of cutthroat competition," he said.
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Officials also want enforcement to have teeth. The draft this time raises the cost for violations, making fines more substantial and spelling out liability for those who obstruct investigations.
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It refines government pricing powers, allowing authorities to set pricing mechanisms rather than just fix prices and requiring cost reviews and public consultation before decisions.
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Guo, from the CAMR, said these changes have a strategic dimension. "In a world of uncertainty, strengthening rules for fair, lawful price competition helps make China's unified national market more attractive, both internally and externally. It's not just about disciplining firms; it's about supporting high-quality growth."
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Industry experts said that unrestrained competition could undermine profitability across sectors, discouraging investment and innovation. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics or consumer services, price dumping can spread losses and shrink payrolls.
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In the new energy vehicle sector, for instance, manufacturers have been engaged in relentless price undercutting in an effort to prop up sales, resulting in declining profitability and stoking concerns about deteriorating quality.
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In early 2025, over 60 car models slashed prices in China. Industry-wide net margins fell to 4.3 percent last year, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.
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Guo warned of wider consequences. "When profits erode, firms cannot sustain operations or expand hiring. In major public-interest sectors or when serious market failures occur, the government has to step in with stronger legal tools to correct the course."
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The amendment thus positions price regulation as a foundation for the "high-quality development" China champions, a concept that ties economic efficiency to fairness and innovation.
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For consumers, the law could mean more transparent and predictable pricing, fewer bait-and-switch tactics and stronger protections in the online world. For businesses, it signals not only a tougher stance on reckless competition, but also clearer rules of engagement, Guo said.
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Ultimately, the 27-year-old law's rewrite is more than a necessity.
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As Guo put it: "The market today is bigger, faster and more complex. Without updated rules, competition can become chaos. This amendment is about steering that energy into productive, sustainable growth."
A visitor (right) experiences a massage treatment conducted by an intelligent robot at a health maintenance store in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on June 18.
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Visitors experience artificial intelligence phototaking during Global Digital Economy Conference in Beijing on July 2.
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Exhibitors promote products through livestreaming during the China Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (Autumn) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Aug 15.
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China is overhauling its pricing law after nearly three decades, a critical revision aimed at curbing cutthroat price wars, algorithm discrimination and other unfair market practices in the world's second-largest economy.
\n
The draft amendment to the pricing law has been jointly drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic regulator, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the nation's top market regulator.
\n
The move marks the first revision since the law was enacted in 1998 and placed on the legislative agenda of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress in 2003. The current draft amendment was released for public comment late in July.
\n
The 27-year-old law's rewrite comes as China confronts a phenomenon increasingly lamented by economists and business executives alike — cutthroat competition, where firms spiral into destructive internal competition, often slashing prices below cost to gain market share.
\n
Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Economic Research Institute at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said: "The amendment sends a clear signal that maintaining fair market competition is nonnegotiable.
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"Selling below cost is a malignant form of involution. When it spreads, it erodes profit margins, drives more firms into losses and makes it harder to stabilize production or create jobs. It even hurts household income growth, particularly for low- and middle-income earners."
\n
At the heart of the amendment are tougher and clearer rules on predatory pricing. The current law, experts said, applies only to goods and to sellers.
\n
The revision, in particular, would broaden its reach to cover services and extend liability to third parties such as online platforms that set pricing rules.
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The revised Article 14, for instance, seeks to ban operators from selling goods or services below cost for the purpose of "crowding out competitors or monopolizing the market", unless there are legitimate reasons such as clearance of perishable, seasonal or overstocked items. It also specifies that platforms cannot force other operators to price below cost.
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Han Wei, an associate professor at the Law School of the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said, "The wording distills the essence of predatory pricing into two elements: the means, which is below-cost pricing, and the purpose, which is exclusion or monopoly."
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Han added that including services and platforms into the amended law closes regulatory gaps. "It's especially important for sectors like food delivery, ride-hailing or online retailing, where platforms sometimes compel merchants to follow their rules, forcing them into loss-making price battles."
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China is strengthening oversight of what it describes as involution-style competition, or cutthroat competition, and is aiming to foster a market that rewards quality and innovation while promoting healthier, more sustainable industrial development.
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The 2025 Government Work Report released in March vowed to take comprehensive steps to address intense competition or cutthroat competition.
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The focus was cemented at a meeting of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs on July 1, where policymakers pledged to tackle disorderly low-price competition, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and facilitate the orderly exit of outdated production capacities.
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Notably, the latest amendment also ventures into algorithmic pricing, data abuse and technology-enabled price manipulation, all of which are new problems emerging amid the development of the country's booming digital economy.
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The proposed law reflects a transformed landscape. When the pricing law was first enacted, many goods and services were still led by people. Today, prices are largely market-driven and new business models emerge constantly, from livestream shopping to instant delivery.
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Market regulators are facing problems unheard of a generation ago: flash sales triggered by algorithms, services unbundled to hide costs, and industries suffering self-inflicted price wars.
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Liu Wuxing, director of the NDRC's price monitoring center, said that pricing work is facing clear changes, where most prices are now determined by the market. New industries, new models, and new formats are emerging, and low-price disorderly competition has become more prominent, Liu said.
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The amendment adds a provision that operators "must not use data, algorithms, technology or rules to engage in unfair pricing behavior".
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Meng Yanbei, professor at the Law School of Renmin University of China, said that as business and profit models continue to change in the digital economy, laws must evolve to address unfair practices.
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"This amendment is a direct response to phenomena like algorithmic discrimination and big data backstabbing, where loyal customers end up paying more because platforms know their habits."
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The draft also clarifies rules on collusion, price gouging and discrimination, and forbids public utilities, industry associations and others from abusing influence to force sales, bundle products or charge unreasonable fees.
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Penalties are set to rise, including stiffer fines for failing to display prices clearly or refusing to provide truthful cost data during inspections.
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Su Haopeng, a professor at the University of International Business and Economics and director of its consumer protection law research center, said the amendment is "in time".
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"Digital tools have amplified both the reach and the opacity of pricing strategies. When platforms tweak algorithms or segment users, they can create unfair advantages that harm both competitors and consumers. The law now makes clear these practices will be subject to scrutiny."
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The draft amendment is not happening in vacuum. It is part of a broad modernization of China's market regulation framework, working in concert with recent revisions to the anti-monopoly law and the anti-unfair competition law.
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These laws already prohibit dominant firms from predatory pricing or forcing merchants into "either-or" choices.
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Han from CASS said that governance of disorderly competition needs synergy.
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"Each law tackles a different piece of the puzzle, but together they form a comprehensive oversight system. This will help rein in the worst forms of cutthroat competition," he said.
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Officials also want enforcement to have teeth. The draft this time raises the cost for violations, making fines more substantial and spelling out liability for those who obstruct investigations.
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It refines government pricing powers, allowing authorities to set pricing mechanisms rather than just fix prices and requiring cost reviews and public consultation before decisions.
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Guo, from the CAMR, said these changes have a strategic dimension. "In a world of uncertainty, strengthening rules for fair, lawful price competition helps make China's unified national market more attractive, both internally and externally. It's not just about disciplining firms; it's about supporting high-quality growth."
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Industry experts said that unrestrained competition could undermine profitability across sectors, discouraging investment and innovation. In industries such as manufacturing, logistics or consumer services, price dumping can spread losses and shrink payrolls.
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In the new energy vehicle sector, for instance, manufacturers have been engaged in relentless price undercutting in an effort to prop up sales, resulting in declining profitability and stoking concerns about deteriorating quality.
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In early 2025, over 60 car models slashed prices in China. Industry-wide net margins fell to 4.3 percent last year, according to the China Automobile Dealers Association.
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Guo warned of wider consequences. "When profits erode, firms cannot sustain operations or expand hiring. In major public-interest sectors or when serious market failures occur, the government has to step in with stronger legal tools to correct the course."
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The amendment thus positions price regulation as a foundation for the "high-quality development" China champions, a concept that ties economic efficiency to fairness and innovation.
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For consumers, the law could mean more transparent and predictable pricing, fewer bait-and-switch tactics and stronger protections in the online world. For businesses, it signals not only a tougher stance on reckless competition, but also clearer rules of engagement, Guo said.
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Ultimately, the 27-year-old law's rewrite is more than a necessity.
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As Guo put it: "The market today is bigger, faster and more complex. Without updated rules, competition can become chaos. This amendment is about steering that energy into productive, sustainable growth."
President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. This meeting, building on their successful dialogue in Kazan in 2024, represents an important moment for China-India relations, and comes at a significant time.
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Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, it presents a key opportunity for the two neighbors to shape their relations by forging a partnership embodying the SCO's spirit of mutual trust, equality and common development.
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In the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the two neighbors' viewing their relationship through a strategic and long-term lens. Identifying China and India as partners rather than adversaries, he highlighted a vision of a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant" — advocating deeper trust, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence that benefit both nations and the Global South.
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This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
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With 10 member states and a growing network of observer states and dialogue partners, the SCO covers about half of the world's population and over 25 percent of global GDP. The SCO Summit provides an ideal platform to foster dialogue that transcends differences and focus on shared goals.
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Central to Xi's remarks was the need for strategic communication to build trust. This is particularly crucial given the complex global landscape, marked by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. By recognizing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, China and India can anchor their relationship in a framework of mutual respect.
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As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
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Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
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President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
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Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
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By managing differences constructively, both nations can ensure that bilateral ties remain resilient, even in the face of challenges. That Modi expressed India's willingness to seek a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the border issue is a welcome sign that India shares the desire to maintain stability.
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As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
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The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
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Its non-alignment approach, rooted in the "Shanghai Spirit", offers a model for multilateral engagement that contrasts with divisive blocs. The summit, as well as the "SCO Plus" meeting, prioritizes inclusivity and reflects the SCO's commitment to broadening global engagement.
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By prioritizing "bridges over walls", as the SCO ethos encourages, China and India can demonstrate that cooperation between major countries can drive progress for all. The summit in Tianjin is not just a new boost for bilateral relations but a testament to the power of collective action in building a more inclusive and prosperous world.
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President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. This meeting, building on their successful dialogue in Kazan in 2024, represents an important moment for China-India relations, and comes at a significant time.
\n
Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, it presents a key opportunity for the two neighbors to shape their relations by forging a partnership embodying the SCO's spirit of mutual trust, equality and common development.
\n
In the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the two neighbors' viewing their relationship through a strategic and long-term lens. Identifying China and India as partners rather than adversaries, he highlighted a vision of a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant" — advocating deeper trust, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence that benefit both nations and the Global South.
\n
This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
\n
With 10 member states and a growing network of observer states and dialogue partners, the SCO covers about half of the world's population and over 25 percent of global GDP. The SCO Summit provides an ideal platform to foster dialogue that transcends differences and focus on shared goals.
\n
Central to Xi's remarks was the need for strategic communication to build trust. This is particularly crucial given the complex global landscape, marked by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. By recognizing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, China and India can anchor their relationship in a framework of mutual respect.
\n
As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
\n
Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
\n
President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
\n
Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
\n
By managing differences constructively, both nations can ensure that bilateral ties remain resilient, even in the face of challenges. That Modi expressed India's willingness to seek a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the border issue is a welcome sign that India shares the desire to maintain stability.
\n
As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
\n
The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
\n
Its non-alignment approach, rooted in the "Shanghai Spirit", offers a model for multilateral engagement that contrasts with divisive blocs. The summit, as well as the "SCO Plus" meeting, prioritizes inclusivity and reflects the SCO's commitment to broadening global engagement.
\n
By prioritizing "bridges over walls", as the SCO ethos encourages, China and India can demonstrate that cooperation between major countries can drive progress for all. The summit in Tianjin is not just a new boost for bilateral relations but a testament to the power of collective action in building a more inclusive and prosperous world.
Editor's Note: In the first half of the year, China's GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year. What is the current macroeconomic situation, how will policies proceed in the second half of the year, what challenges do the current deep-seated reforms face and which reforms should be prioritized during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30)? Yin Yanlin, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, spoke to Jiemian News on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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The external environment has become increasingly complex and severe today. China's economy faces multiple difficulties and challenges, and there is considerable downward pressure. To achieve the annual economic and social development goals, macroeconomic policies must be strengthened in the second half of the year. Incremental reserve policies should be promptly introduced to counter the uncertainties of the international economic cycle.
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The government should implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately easy monetary policies. It should accelerate the issuance of government bonds, but keep ample liquidity and take steps to lower the comprehensive social financing costs. More proactive fiscal policies could be introduced at an appropriate time by launching a new round of "large-scale" investment plans.
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Apart from these steps, the authorities should also stimulate the consumption potential by implementing policies for upgrading equipment and encourage trade-in consumption programs by removing restrictive measures to accelerate new growth points.
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It is necessary to provide interest subsidies to personal consumption loans and to business loans for the service industry, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, simplify procedures and ensure the swift implementation of these policies.
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It is important to intensify efforts to expand effective investment, implement major national strategies and build up security capacities in key areas with high quality. The restrictions on investment in key projects should be further relaxed.
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Consumption can be boosted by stabilizing the real estate market. Greater emphasis should be placed on halting the decline and on promoting the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated housing. In addition, it is necessary to address the risks in key areas, promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, and ensuring people's livelihoods.
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Several economic reforms are required during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). First, reforms of State-owned enterprises will help deepen their innovation efforts, optimize the State-owned economy and make resource allocation more efficient. As for the private sector, it is necessary to better protect property rights, more effectively implement the Private Economy Promotion Law and more strongly safeguard the enthusiasm of private players to develop and stabilize the market expectations.
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Second, it is essential to break down local protectionism and market fragmentation, standardize local investment promotion practices, and improve the fiscal, taxation and statistical accounting systems to make them conducive to a unified market.
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Third, the issues of excessive government intervention and inadequate regulation also need to be addressed. The authorities should further streamline administration to delegate power, deepen reforms of the administrative approval system and minimize government interference in micro-level affairs.
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Fourth, in response to global changes and competition, some domestic rules should be adjusted in accordance with the requirements of high-standard economic and trade agreements. By ensuring institutional opening-up, China can enhance the resilience of its industry and supply chains, and advance further in global competition.
Editor's Note: In the first half of the year, China's GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year. What is the current macroeconomic situation, how will policies proceed in the second half of the year, what challenges do the current deep-seated reforms face and which reforms should be prioritized during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30)? Yin Yanlin, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, spoke to Jiemian News on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n
The external environment has become increasingly complex and severe today. China's economy faces multiple difficulties and challenges, and there is considerable downward pressure. To achieve the annual economic and social development goals, macroeconomic policies must be strengthened in the second half of the year. Incremental reserve policies should be promptly introduced to counter the uncertainties of the international economic cycle.
\n
The government should implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately easy monetary policies. It should accelerate the issuance of government bonds, but keep ample liquidity and take steps to lower the comprehensive social financing costs. More proactive fiscal policies could be introduced at an appropriate time by launching a new round of "large-scale" investment plans.
\n
Apart from these steps, the authorities should also stimulate the consumption potential by implementing policies for upgrading equipment and encourage trade-in consumption programs by removing restrictive measures to accelerate new growth points.
\n
It is necessary to provide interest subsidies to personal consumption loans and to business loans for the service industry, strengthen inter-departmental coordination, simplify procedures and ensure the swift implementation of these policies.
\n
It is important to intensify efforts to expand effective investment, implement major national strategies and build up security capacities in key areas with high quality. The restrictions on investment in key projects should be further relaxed.
\n
Consumption can be boosted by stabilizing the real estate market. Greater emphasis should be placed on halting the decline and on promoting the renovation of urban villages and dilapidated housing. In addition, it is necessary to address the risks in key areas, promoting the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, and ensuring people's livelihoods.
\n
Several economic reforms are required during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). First, reforms of State-owned enterprises will help deepen their innovation efforts, optimize the State-owned economy and make resource allocation more efficient. As for the private sector, it is necessary to better protect property rights, more effectively implement the Private Economy Promotion Law and more strongly safeguard the enthusiasm of private players to develop and stabilize the market expectations.
\n
Second, it is essential to break down local protectionism and market fragmentation, standardize local investment promotion practices, and improve the fiscal, taxation and statistical accounting systems to make them conducive to a unified market.
\n
Third, the issues of excessive government intervention and inadequate regulation also need to be addressed. The authorities should further streamline administration to delegate power, deepen reforms of the administrative approval system and minimize government interference in micro-level affairs.
\n
Fourth, in response to global changes and competition, some domestic rules should be adjusted in accordance with the requirements of high-standard economic and trade agreements. By ensuring institutional opening-up, China can enhance the resilience of its industry and supply chains, and advance further in global competition.
A CIFTIS logo is seen in front of a building at Shougang Park ahead of the opening of the fair.
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The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is poised to enhance China's global service trade by offering a platform for international collaboration, sharing development opportunities and fostering global economic growth.
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This year's CIFTIS will leverage cutting-edge technology to showcase new applications, solutions and products originating from Beijing. By showcasing integrated solutions, comprehensive service systems and innovative offerings, the event aims to establish the "Beijing Services" brand. Starting with the promotion of "Beijing Services", the fair is to gradually extend to promoting "China Services", positioning CIFTIS as the hub for showcasing and procuring Beijing's services.
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CIFTIS 2025 is to feature nine themed exhibitions centered around smart technology, integrating tech elements with display content and application scenarios. The telecommunications, computer and information services exhibition is to spotlight advanced industries, with dedicated areas for telecom services, digital technology and intelligent manufacturing. The exhibition layout follows a "2+5+N" structure: two special exhibitions on digital services and 5G connectivity, five forums on topics including digital economy and artificial intelligence, and a wide range of industry salons and international discussions.
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The financial services exhibition is to focus on technology and intelligence, introducing AI-driven products and solutions. Highlights include a themed exhibition centered around global intelligence, along with a special exhibition on financial support for private enterprises in Beijing.
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One innovation is the CUBe Card, jointly launched by Bank of China, China Unicom and Beijing Municipal Administration & Communication Card. The card offers digital renminbi payment, communication services and travel services for international visitors.
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The cultural and tourism services exhibition is to display the latest achievements in the cultural industry, emphasizing technology-driven cultural innovations and international cultural exchanges.
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Beijing Tourism Group's event support services represent an innovation in cross-regional collaboration. During the ninth Asian Winter Games, the company provided transportation for heads of state and media workers, as well as catering, accommodation and expert advisory services for the Yabuli competition zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
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The education services exhibition is to feature AI in education and international collaboration, with a forum on AI's role in reshaping education.
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Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology is to present innovations like the AI Space Station and AI Eyecare Companion. These tools are used in three key scenarios: during breaks, in class and after school. They support two main service loops: from AI experience to interactive creation, and from mental health support to crisis intervention. These services are now implemented in 94 schools nationwide, with more than 9,000 minutes of weekly device usage.
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In sports services, the latest in technology-driven sports facilities, outdoor and ice sports, and competitions are to be showcased, creating an immersive "sports plus technology plus consumption" experience. The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is to highlight its model for post-event venue management, promoting effective resource and brand management.
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The supply chain and business services exhibition is to feature global retail giant Walmart and professional services leader KPMG for the first time. Walmart is to showcase its growth story in Beijing, health products and smart supply chain innovations, while KPMG is to offer insights into the environmental, social and governance framework, digital transformation, and consumer trends.
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Finally, the engineering consulting and construction services exhibition is to focus on the life cycle of "quality housing". It is to feature areas dedicated to standards, design, construction, materials, services and outdoor showcases. Environmental services are to highlight advancements in energy systems, pollution control and green technology. Meanwhile, health services are to continue under the "Global Services, Shared Health" theme, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and AI in healthcare.
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Beijing-based Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences has offered training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 3,000 medical professionals from across five continents over the past 15 years.
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The courses cover techniques in TCM, specialized therapies and modern hospital management. The training formats include lectures by experts, clinical learning and online training to cater to the individual needs of participants from different countries.
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A CIFTIS logo is seen in front of a building at Shougang Park ahead of the opening of the fair.
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The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services is poised to enhance China's global service trade by offering a platform for international collaboration, sharing development opportunities and fostering global economic growth.
\n
This year's CIFTIS will leverage cutting-edge technology to showcase new applications, solutions and products originating from Beijing. By showcasing integrated solutions, comprehensive service systems and innovative offerings, the event aims to establish the "Beijing Services" brand. Starting with the promotion of "Beijing Services", the fair is to gradually extend to promoting "China Services", positioning CIFTIS as the hub for showcasing and procuring Beijing's services.
\n
CIFTIS 2025 is to feature nine themed exhibitions centered around smart technology, integrating tech elements with display content and application scenarios. The telecommunications, computer and information services exhibition is to spotlight advanced industries, with dedicated areas for telecom services, digital technology and intelligent manufacturing. The exhibition layout follows a "2+5+N" structure: two special exhibitions on digital services and 5G connectivity, five forums on topics including digital economy and artificial intelligence, and a wide range of industry salons and international discussions.
\n
The financial services exhibition is to focus on technology and intelligence, introducing AI-driven products and solutions. Highlights include a themed exhibition centered around global intelligence, along with a special exhibition on financial support for private enterprises in Beijing.
\n
One innovation is the CUBe Card, jointly launched by Bank of China, China Unicom and Beijing Municipal Administration & Communication Card. The card offers digital renminbi payment, communication services and travel services for international visitors.
\n
The cultural and tourism services exhibition is to display the latest achievements in the cultural industry, emphasizing technology-driven cultural innovations and international cultural exchanges.
\n
Beijing Tourism Group's event support services represent an innovation in cross-regional collaboration. During the ninth Asian Winter Games, the company provided transportation for heads of state and media workers, as well as catering, accommodation and expert advisory services for the Yabuli competition zone in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.
\n
The education services exhibition is to feature AI in education and international collaboration, with a forum on AI's role in reshaping education.
\n
Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology is to present innovations like the AI Space Station and AI Eyecare Companion. These tools are used in three key scenarios: during breaks, in class and after school. They support two main service loops: from AI experience to interactive creation, and from mental health support to crisis intervention. These services are now implemented in 94 schools nationwide, with more than 9,000 minutes of weekly device usage.
\n
In sports services, the latest in technology-driven sports facilities, outdoor and ice sports, and competitions are to be showcased, creating an immersive "sports plus technology plus consumption" experience. The Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, is to highlight its model for post-event venue management, promoting effective resource and brand management.
\n
The supply chain and business services exhibition is to feature global retail giant Walmart and professional services leader KPMG for the first time. Walmart is to showcase its growth story in Beijing, health products and smart supply chain innovations, while KPMG is to offer insights into the environmental, social and governance framework, digital transformation, and consumer trends.
\n
Finally, the engineering consulting and construction services exhibition is to focus on the life cycle of "quality housing". It is to feature areas dedicated to standards, design, construction, materials, services and outdoor showcases. Environmental services are to highlight advancements in energy systems, pollution control and green technology. Meanwhile, health services are to continue under the "Global Services, Shared Health" theme, covering medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and AI in healthcare.
\n
Beijing-based Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences has offered training in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 3,000 medical professionals from across five continents over the past 15 years.
\n
The courses cover techniques in TCM, specialized therapies and modern hospital management. The training formats include lectures by experts, clinical learning and online training to cater to the individual needs of participants from different countries.
Visitors take pictures of models displayed at Mercedes-Benz's booth at the Chengdu Motor Show on Aug 29.
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Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, has a way of making the unexpected feel natural: pandas, sizzling hotpot, and high-tech cars all converge as the city's annual motor show is underway from Aug 29 to Sept 7.
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Unlike the tense, media-focused atmosphere of Beijing or Shanghai auto shows, the Chengdu Motor Show has carved out its own identity: a citywide celebration where serious automotive technology meets playful local culture.
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Even the most serious journalists often skip hotel buffets to enjoy hotpot, proving that cars and local culture mix effortlessly here.
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Walking through the exhibition, the first impression is one of accessibility and fun.
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At MG's booth, attendees could pick up a set of mahjong tiles, a nod to Chengdu's iconic pastime.
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Across the halls, brands from FAW Toyota to 212 handed out roses on the opening day, which coincided with China's Qixi Festival, adding a romantic seasonal touch.
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Voyah's booth highlights its collaboration with Peppa Pig, the famous British animated television series.
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Another Chinese startup, Avatr, features China's latest cartoon movie Nobody, a modern interpretation based on one of China's top four classic novels Journey to the West.
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Inside the very exhibition center, visitors can get a panda toy from the on-site panda post office, a perfect keepsake from a city that proves you can enjoy cutting-edge cars and cultural fun in equal measure.
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But the show does not stop there. Even for serious tech enthusiasts, Chengdu offers plenty of surprises.
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Around 120 Chinese and overseas car brands are participating this year, covering 220,000 square meters of exhibition space, according to Liu Guoliang, president of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, one of the organizers.
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Some of the luxury brands, including Bentley and Lamborghini, are absent, but overseas premium and volume brands are making their marks.
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Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ convertible and the all-electric CLA; FAW-Audi is presenting 27 models including the PPE-based Q6L e-tron; and Ford is wooing visitors with its first smart electric off-road SUV, the Bronco EV.
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However, domestic brands take center stage, as NEVs are becoming mainstream: advanced battery systems, smart driver-assistance features, and luxury interiors rivaling global competitors signal a new era for Chinese automotive engineering.
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BYD dominates Hall 9 with its full lineup: Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fangchengbao, and premium Yangwang models. At the entrance to the hall is a wall decorated with over 35,000 patents, showcasing the automaker's dedication to NEVs.
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A walk from Mercedes-Benz to the Nio booth says it all: Nio's space is packed, while Mercedes' area looks comparatively quiet.
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"You can really see how Chinese electric and hybrid brands are maturing, both in technology and appeal," noted one industry analyst.
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Chengdu's motor show is not limited to the venue, with excitement spilling throughout the city.
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The pre-show week was already bustling with events around the city.
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Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance gathered its five sub-brands days before the show.
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Volvo launched the XC70, a model it is betting on to defend its shrinking market share, and Great Wall Motors unveiled the Tank 500 with its Hi4-Z hybrid system at Dujiang Weir, the oldest extant irrigation system in China or even the world.
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The place was chosen for the event because Great Wall Motors wants to explain how its engine powers electricity generation while driving — delivering strong acceleration, high efficiency, and a fuel-saving edge simultaneously, much like how Dujiang Weir tames floods while ensuring the irrigation of the Chengdu Plain.
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"The show has evolved beyond a platform for new product launches, becoming both a symbol of urban culture and a key consumption driver for the region," Liu said.
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Last year, attendees placed over 33,000 orders during the event, with a combined transaction volume of 5.8 billion yuan ($80.8 million).
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From January to July this year, the city achieved 90.73 billion yuan in car retail sales, up 3.2 percent year-on-year, with 327,000 new car registrations.
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"Chengdu and the wider Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle are among the most dynamic car markets in China," Liu added.
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Liu was not exaggerating. Among other things, Volkswagen's largest showroom for its expensive Phaeton was in Chengdu, before production ended in 2016.
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The German group is now eyeing new collaboration with the city. On Thursday, Volkswagen, FAW Group and the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone inked a deal to advance the electrification of its Jetta brand.
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According to the announcement, leveraging the long-term layout of its Chengdu production base, the Jetta brand will establish a new company.
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The new company will fully integrate Jetta's existing resources and attract local investment to further leverage regional industrial synergies and accelerate market responsiveness.
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Under the plan, by 2030, the new Jetta company aims to build a 100-billion-yuan-level industrial value chain covering R&D, production, supply, and sales.
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This initiative will deepen the integration of the Jetta brand into Sichuan province's and Southwest China's automotive ecosystem, consolidating its position as a leading player in the region's automotive industry.
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For general visitors, though, there are more practical considerations. To energize buyers, the municipal government has launched "purchase subsidies", offering trade-in support of up to 20,000 yuan per vehicle.
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lifusheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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Visitors take pictures of models displayed at Mercedes-Benz's booth at the Chengdu Motor Show on Aug 29.
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Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, has a way of making the unexpected feel natural: pandas, sizzling hotpot, and high-tech cars all converge as the city's annual motor show is underway from Aug 29 to Sept 7.
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Unlike the tense, media-focused atmosphere of Beijing or Shanghai auto shows, the Chengdu Motor Show has carved out its own identity: a citywide celebration where serious automotive technology meets playful local culture.
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Even the most serious journalists often skip hotel buffets to enjoy hotpot, proving that cars and local culture mix effortlessly here.
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Walking through the exhibition, the first impression is one of accessibility and fun.
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At MG's booth, attendees could pick up a set of mahjong tiles, a nod to Chengdu's iconic pastime.
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Across the halls, brands from FAW Toyota to 212 handed out roses on the opening day, which coincided with China's Qixi Festival, adding a romantic seasonal touch.
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Voyah's booth highlights its collaboration with Peppa Pig, the famous British animated television series.
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Another Chinese startup, Avatr, features China's latest cartoon movie Nobody, a modern interpretation based on one of China's top four classic novels Journey to the West.
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Inside the very exhibition center, visitors can get a panda toy from the on-site panda post office, a perfect keepsake from a city that proves you can enjoy cutting-edge cars and cultural fun in equal measure.
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But the show does not stop there. Even for serious tech enthusiasts, Chengdu offers plenty of surprises.
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Around 120 Chinese and overseas car brands are participating this year, covering 220,000 square meters of exhibition space, according to Liu Guoliang, president of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, one of the organizers.
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Some of the luxury brands, including Bentley and Lamborghini, are absent, but overseas premium and volume brands are making their marks.
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Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ convertible and the all-electric CLA; FAW-Audi is presenting 27 models including the PPE-based Q6L e-tron; and Ford is wooing visitors with its first smart electric off-road SUV, the Bronco EV.
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However, domestic brands take center stage, as NEVs are becoming mainstream: advanced battery systems, smart driver-assistance features, and luxury interiors rivaling global competitors signal a new era for Chinese automotive engineering.
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BYD dominates Hall 9 with its full lineup: Dynasty, Ocean, Denza, Fangchengbao, and premium Yangwang models. At the entrance to the hall is a wall decorated with over 35,000 patents, showcasing the automaker's dedication to NEVs.
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A walk from Mercedes-Benz to the Nio booth says it all: Nio's space is packed, while Mercedes' area looks comparatively quiet.
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"You can really see how Chinese electric and hybrid brands are maturing, both in technology and appeal," noted one industry analyst.
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Chengdu's motor show is not limited to the venue, with excitement spilling throughout the city.
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The pre-show week was already bustling with events around the city.
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Huawei-backed Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance gathered its five sub-brands days before the show.
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Volvo launched the XC70, a model it is betting on to defend its shrinking market share, and Great Wall Motors unveiled the Tank 500 with its Hi4-Z hybrid system at Dujiang Weir, the oldest extant irrigation system in China or even the world.
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The place was chosen for the event because Great Wall Motors wants to explain how its engine powers electricity generation while driving — delivering strong acceleration, high efficiency, and a fuel-saving edge simultaneously, much like how Dujiang Weir tames floods while ensuring the irrigation of the Chengdu Plain.
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"The show has evolved beyond a platform for new product launches, becoming both a symbol of urban culture and a key consumption driver for the region," Liu said.
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Last year, attendees placed over 33,000 orders during the event, with a combined transaction volume of 5.8 billion yuan ($80.8 million).
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From January to July this year, the city achieved 90.73 billion yuan in car retail sales, up 3.2 percent year-on-year, with 327,000 new car registrations.
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"Chengdu and the wider Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle are among the most dynamic car markets in China," Liu added.
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Liu was not exaggerating. Among other things, Volkswagen's largest showroom for its expensive Phaeton was in Chengdu, before production ended in 2016.
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The German group is now eyeing new collaboration with the city. On Thursday, Volkswagen, FAW Group and the Chengdu Economic and Technological Development Zone inked a deal to advance the electrification of its Jetta brand.
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According to the announcement, leveraging the long-term layout of its Chengdu production base, the Jetta brand will establish a new company.
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The new company will fully integrate Jetta's existing resources and attract local investment to further leverage regional industrial synergies and accelerate market responsiveness.
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Under the plan, by 2030, the new Jetta company aims to build a 100-billion-yuan-level industrial value chain covering R&D, production, supply, and sales.
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This initiative will deepen the integration of the Jetta brand into Sichuan province's and Southwest China's automotive ecosystem, consolidating its position as a leading player in the region's automotive industry.
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For general visitors, though, there are more practical considerations. To energize buyers, the municipal government has launched "purchase subsidies", offering trade-in support of up to 20,000 yuan per vehicle.
Chinese automakers have moved beyond simple product exports and entered a new phase of industry chain globalization, including localized production and ecosystem services.
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A train loaded with components from FAW Group departed from Changchun, Jilin province, for Europe last week, marking the automaker's first direct China-Europe Railway Express service. The train, carrying components for FAW's Hongqi, Jiefang and Bestune brands, will travel 7,900 kilometers, passing through Manzhouli Port before continuing on to Europe.
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FAW has adopted a multimodal transport solution that integrates rail and sea freight with overseas warehousing, which reduces logistics costs and enhances the resilience of its supply chain.
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Chinese new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor announced that its global model, the B10 SUV, set sail for Europe last week. The model will debut in Europe at the IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, on Sept 8, with deliveries beginning simultaneously.
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To meet diverse market demands, Leapmotor designed the B10 to international standards from the beginning of research and development. The vehicle complies with regulatory requirements across 53 countries and regions, with adaptations for different markets.
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It has also undergone millions of kilometers of testing in extreme environments across 200 cities in 18 countries throughout Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
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Priced at 29,900 euros ($34,890) in Europe and equipped with a cockpit chip and a lidar-based advanced driver-assistance system, Leapmotor's international partner Stellantis expects the B10 to be "one of the most competitive electric SUVs in its class" at this price.
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According to reports from Chinese media on Thursday, Leapmotor has selected Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain as its manufacturing base in Europe. With 43 years of auto manufacturing experience and an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles, the Zaragoza facility will begin producing Leapmotor's B-series models after retooling, starting with the B10 in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the B05 compact.
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BYD has also made moves toward localized production in overseas markets recently. China's largest NEV maker launched the new Seal sedan in Malaysia on Aug 22 and announced that it would establish an assembly plant in the country, which is expected to begin operation in 2026.
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Just four days later, BYD Thailand announced that it had exported more than 900 NEVs manufactured at its Thai factory to Europe for the first time, including shipments to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium.
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BYD's Thai plant, which was put into operation in July 2024, covers the entire production process including stamping, painting, welding, and assembly, with annual production of 150,000 units. Such an approach helps effectively circumvent trade barriers and reduce logistics costs.
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Chinese automakers are also exploring deeper localization in market services. SAIC Motor launched its first overseas joint experience center for its Wuling and MG brands in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week. The center is operated by ZHC Aladin International, an automotive sales company with Chinese investment.
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The center will offer Indonesian consumers a seamless experience throughout their vehicles' life cycle. Plans include expanding services to used car sales, maintenance, rentals, the import-export of vehicles and parts, and launching customer service centers, customized modifications, and livestreaming facilities, according to company CEO Shao Junkan.
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According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported 3.68 million vehicles in the first seven months of 2025, up 12.8 percent year-on-year. Among them, NEV exports reached 1.31 million units, jumping 84.6 percent year-on-year.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Chinese EVs as "unbelievable" for their advanced features, affordability, and rapid innovation, fueled by integrated supply chains, government support, and massive scale.
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Speaking on a podcast, Khosrowshahi said China is not just building EVs, it is innovating across the entire EV ecosystem — from battery technology to charging infrastructure and software.
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caoyingying@chinadaily.com.cn
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Leapmotor B10s set sail for Europe on Aug 25.
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Chinese automakers have moved beyond simple product exports and entered a new phase of industry chain globalization, including localized production and ecosystem services.
\n
A train loaded with components from FAW Group departed from Changchun, Jilin province, for Europe last week, marking the automaker's first direct China-Europe Railway Express service. The train, carrying components for FAW's Hongqi, Jiefang and Bestune brands, will travel 7,900 kilometers, passing through Manzhouli Port before continuing on to Europe.
\n
FAW has adopted a multimodal transport solution that integrates rail and sea freight with overseas warehousing, which reduces logistics costs and enhances the resilience of its supply chain.
\n
Chinese new energy vehicle startup Leapmotor announced that its global model, the B10 SUV, set sail for Europe last week. The model will debut in Europe at the IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany, on Sept 8, with deliveries beginning simultaneously.
\n
To meet diverse market demands, Leapmotor designed the B10 to international standards from the beginning of research and development. The vehicle complies with regulatory requirements across 53 countries and regions, with adaptations for different markets.
\n
It has also undergone millions of kilometers of testing in extreme environments across 200 cities in 18 countries throughout Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia.
\n
Priced at 29,900 euros ($34,890) in Europe and equipped with a cockpit chip and a lidar-based advanced driver-assistance system, Leapmotor's international partner Stellantis expects the B10 to be "one of the most competitive electric SUVs in its class" at this price.
\n
According to reports from Chinese media on Thursday, Leapmotor has selected Stellantis' Zaragoza plant in Spain as its manufacturing base in Europe. With 43 years of auto manufacturing experience and an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles, the Zaragoza facility will begin producing Leapmotor's B-series models after retooling, starting with the B10 in the third quarter of 2026, followed by the B05 compact.
\n
BYD has also made moves toward localized production in overseas markets recently. China's largest NEV maker launched the new Seal sedan in Malaysia on Aug 22 and announced that it would establish an assembly plant in the country, which is expected to begin operation in 2026.
\n
Just four days later, BYD Thailand announced that it had exported more than 900 NEVs manufactured at its Thai factory to Europe for the first time, including shipments to the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium.
\n
BYD's Thai plant, which was put into operation in July 2024, covers the entire production process including stamping, painting, welding, and assembly, with annual production of 150,000 units. Such an approach helps effectively circumvent trade barriers and reduce logistics costs.
\n
Chinese automakers are also exploring deeper localization in market services. SAIC Motor launched its first overseas joint experience center for its Wuling and MG brands in Jakarta, Indonesia, last week. The center is operated by ZHC Aladin International, an automotive sales company with Chinese investment.
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The center will offer Indonesian consumers a seamless experience throughout their vehicles' life cycle. Plans include expanding services to used car sales, maintenance, rentals, the import-export of vehicles and parts, and launching customer service centers, customized modifications, and livestreaming facilities, according to company CEO Shao Junkan.
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According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported 3.68 million vehicles in the first seven months of 2025, up 12.8 percent year-on-year. Among them, NEV exports reached 1.31 million units, jumping 84.6 percent year-on-year.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi praised Chinese EVs as "unbelievable" for their advanced features, affordability, and rapid innovation, fueled by integrated supply chains, government support, and massive scale.
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Speaking on a podcast, Khosrowshahi said China is not just building EVs, it is innovating across the entire EV ecosystem — from battery technology to charging infrastructure and software.
Top officials of Yemen's Houthi group have vowed retaliation as it confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government, along with several other ministers, was killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
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The attack in Sanaa was the first to kill most senior Houthi officials. It came four days after Israeli strikes on the capital on Aug 24 killed 10 people and wounded more than 90, according to Houthi health officials.
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In a statement carried by Saba News Agency, the group acknowledged that the officials were hit during a workshop reviewing government activities over the past year, and that several other ministers were wounded and remain in hospital. It did not say how many ministers were killed.
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Quoting unnamed sources, Israeli media reported on Friday that the Israeli army attacked the entire Houthi Cabinet, including the prime minister and 12 other ministers.
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Meanwhile, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that the group's deputy prime minister, Mohammed Miftah, was appointed to run a caretaker government in Sanaa.
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Following the confirmation of the deaths of the senior officials, Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council — the Houthis' highest governing body in Sanaa — said in a speech aired by al-Masirah TV that "Israel should await dark days".
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"Our stance remains as it is and will remain until the aggression ends and the siege is lifted, no matter how great the challenges," Mashat said. "We shall take vengeance, and we shall forge from the depths of wounds a victory."
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According to Saba News Agency, the Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi said forces "are ready at all levels to confront" Israel, whereas Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Gumari, Houthi military chief of staff, said "the Israeli aggression on civilian sites will not pass without punishment".
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Israel said its air force carried out a "significant operation" targeting a meeting of the Houthi Cabinet in Sanaa while its members were watching a speech by the group's leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who vowed to continue support for Palestinians.
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On Saturday, Iran strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes against Houthi leaders. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the attack "a clear example of aggression against the Yemeni people and their legitimate government during a time of intense struggle against Israel", the IRNA news agency reported.
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The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have carried out drone and missile attacks on Israel since November 2023 in what they describe as showing solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
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Israel has responded with strikes on Houthi-held areas, targeting airports, power stations and ports in Sanaa and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, with Thursday's airstrikes believed to have dealt the most serious blow to the group.
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The United States announced a deal with the Houthis to end the strikes in return for an end to attacks on Red Sea shipping in May. However, the Houthis said the agreement did not include halting attacks on targets aligned with Israel.
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The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014, forcing the internationally recognized Yemeni government into exile in Aden. Since then, the group has controlled much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah, and set up a government in the capital.
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Meanwhile, Israel has escalated efforts to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza City. That plan has been condemned by foreign governments and criticized in Israel as unnecessary and costly, as the great majority of Gazans have been displaced at least once and the United Nations has declared a famine.
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"It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions," Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said in a statement.
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In Gaza, 66 people were killed on Saturday, the territory's health authorities said. Since Oct 7, 2023, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 63,000 people and injured over 160,000 others.
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Abu Mohammed Kishko, a resident of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, told Agence France-Presse that the bombardments the previous night had been "insane".
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"It didn't stop for a second, and we didn't sleep all night," the 42-year-old said.
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At a Saturday rally in Tel Aviv demanding the negotiated release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, captives' families warned the impending offensive could imperil their lives.
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Xinhua and agencies contributed to this story.
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cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Top officials of Yemen's Houthi group have vowed retaliation as it confirmed on Saturday that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi of the Houthi-backed government, along with several other ministers, was killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.
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The attack in Sanaa was the first to kill most senior Houthi officials. It came four days after Israeli strikes on the capital on Aug 24 killed 10 people and wounded more than 90, according to Houthi health officials.
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In a statement carried by Saba News Agency, the group acknowledged that the officials were hit during a workshop reviewing government activities over the past year, and that several other ministers were wounded and remain in hospital. It did not say how many ministers were killed.
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Quoting unnamed sources, Israeli media reported on Friday that the Israeli army attacked the entire Houthi Cabinet, including the prime minister and 12 other ministers.
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Meanwhile, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported that the group's deputy prime minister, Mohammed Miftah, was appointed to run a caretaker government in Sanaa.
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Following the confirmation of the deaths of the senior officials, Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council — the Houthis' highest governing body in Sanaa — said in a speech aired by al-Masirah TV that "Israel should await dark days".
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"Our stance remains as it is and will remain until the aggression ends and the siege is lifted, no matter how great the challenges," Mashat said. "We shall take vengeance, and we shall forge from the depths of wounds a victory."
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According to Saba News Agency, the Houthi Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi said forces "are ready at all levels to confront" Israel, whereas Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Gumari, Houthi military chief of staff, said "the Israeli aggression on civilian sites will not pass without punishment".
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Israel said its air force carried out a "significant operation" targeting a meeting of the Houthi Cabinet in Sanaa while its members were watching a speech by the group's leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who vowed to continue support for Palestinians.
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On Saturday, Iran strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes against Houthi leaders. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called the attack "a clear example of aggression against the Yemeni people and their legitimate government during a time of intense struggle against Israel", the IRNA news agency reported.
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The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have carried out drone and missile attacks on Israel since November 2023 in what they describe as showing solidarity with Palestinians during the Gaza conflict.
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Israel has responded with strikes on Houthi-held areas, targeting airports, power stations and ports in Sanaa and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, with Thursday's airstrikes believed to have dealt the most serious blow to the group.
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The United States announced a deal with the Houthis to end the strikes in return for an end to attacks on Red Sea shipping in May. However, the Houthis said the agreement did not include halting attacks on targets aligned with Israel.
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The Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014, forcing the internationally recognized Yemeni government into exile in Aden. Since then, the group has controlled much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa and Hodeidah, and set up a government in the capital.
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Meanwhile, Israel has escalated efforts to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza City. That plan has been condemned by foreign governments and criticized in Israel as unnecessary and costly, as the great majority of Gazans have been displaced at least once and the United Nations has declared a famine.
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"It is impossible that a mass evacuation of Gaza City could ever be done in a way that is safe and dignified under the current conditions," Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, said in a statement.
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In Gaza, 66 people were killed on Saturday, the territory's health authorities said. Since Oct 7, 2023, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has killed more than 63,000 people and injured over 160,000 others.
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Abu Mohammed Kishko, a resident of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City, told Agence France-Presse that the bombardments the previous night had been "insane".
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"It didn't stop for a second, and we didn't sleep all night," the 42-year-old said.
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At a Saturday rally in Tel Aviv demanding the negotiated release of the remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, captives' families warned the impending offensive could imperil their lives.
NEW YORK — A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.
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The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through Oct 14 to give the administration a chance to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
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The decision came as a legal fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve also seems bound for the Supreme Court, setting up an unprecedented legal showdown this year over Trump's entire economic policy.
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Trump has made tariffs a pillar of US foreign policy in his second term, using them to exert political pressure and renegotiate trade deals with countries that export goods to the United States.
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The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.
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Trump lamented the decision by what he called a "highly partisan "court, posting on Truth Social, "If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country."
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He nonetheless predicted a reversal, saying he expected tariffs to benefit the country "with the help of the Supreme Court".
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The 7-4 decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, addressed the legality of what Trump calls "reciprocal" tariffs imposed as part of his trade war in April, as well as a separate set of tariffs imposed in February against Canada, China and Mexico.
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Democratic presidents appointed six judges in the majority and two judges who dissented, while Republican presidents appointed one judge in the majority and two dissenters.
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The court's decision does not affect tariffs issued under other legal authority, such as the administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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Trump justified both sets of tariffs — as well as more recent levies — under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the power to address "unusual and extraordinary" threats during national emergencies.
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"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," the court said.
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The Department of Justice has argued that the law allows tariffs under emergency provisions that authorize a president to "regulate "imports or block them completely.
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Trump declared a national emergency in April over the fact that the US imports more than it exports, as the nation has done for decades. Trump said the persistent trade deficit was undermining US manufacturing capability and military readiness.
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NEW YORK — A divided US appeals court ruled on Friday that most of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president's use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.
\n
The court allowed the tariffs to remain in place through Oct 14 to give the administration a chance to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
\n
The decision came as a legal fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve also seems bound for the Supreme Court, setting up an unprecedented legal showdown this year over Trump's entire economic policy.
\n
Trump has made tariffs a pillar of US foreign policy in his second term, using them to exert political pressure and renegotiate trade deals with countries that export goods to the United States.
\n
The tariffs have given the Trump administration leverage to extract economic concessions from trading partners but have also increased volatility in financial markets.
\n
Trump lamented the decision by what he called a "highly partisan "court, posting on Truth Social, "If these tariffs ever went away, it would be a total disaster for the country."
\n
He nonetheless predicted a reversal, saying he expected tariffs to benefit the country "with the help of the Supreme Court".
\n
The 7-4 decision from the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC, addressed the legality of what Trump calls "reciprocal" tariffs imposed as part of his trade war in April, as well as a separate set of tariffs imposed in February against Canada, China and Mexico.
\n
Democratic presidents appointed six judges in the majority and two judges who dissented, while Republican presidents appointed one judge in the majority and two dissenters.
\n
The court's decision does not affect tariffs issued under other legal authority, such as the administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
\n
Trump justified both sets of tariffs — as well as more recent levies — under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives the president the power to address "unusual and extraordinary" threats during national emergencies.
\n
"The statute bestows significant authority on the President to undertake a number of actions in response to a declared national emergency, but none of these actions explicitly include the power to impose tariffs, duties, or the like, or the power to tax," the court said.
\n
The Department of Justice has argued that the law allows tariffs under emergency provisions that authorize a president to "regulate "imports or block them completely.
\n
Trump declared a national emergency in April over the fact that the US imports more than it exports, as the nation has done for decades. Trump said the persistent trade deficit was undermining US manufacturing capability and military readiness.
The acclaimed Chinese historical movie Dead to Rights made its European premiere at the Mathaeser cinema in Munich on Friday, drawing a full house of more than 400 attendees and prompting reflection on one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
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The movie, set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, tells the story of a small photography studio and its patrons who strive to preserve humanity and conscience amid catastrophe.
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Since its release in China, Dead to Rights has drawn widespread public attention for its emotional storytelling and historical weight.
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Qiu Xuejun, China's consul general in Munich, co-hosted the premiere, saying that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. He praised the role of German businessman John Rabe, who, during the Nanjing Massacre, established a safety zone and saved countless civilians.
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"His humanitarian courage is part of both the memory of Sino-German friendship and the shared struggle against fascism," Qiu said.
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In an interview after the event, Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education, and Culture, said the movie is "very important". "It's also very important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, they have no clue what happened there."
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Gao Ye, the lead actress, shared a video message, saying she was honored to take part in the European premiere and grateful to audiences in Germany for their willingness to "listen to history and remember the past". She encouraged viewers to treasure peace and human dignity in today's world.
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Thomas Rabe, John Rabe's grandson, also addressed the audience in a video message. He recalled his grandfather's efforts in Nanjing in 1937-38, when more than 200,000 Chinese civilians found refuge in the safety zone.
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Reading from his grandfather's wartime diary and letters, Rabe underscored the responsibility of younger generations to protect peace and care for others. "Peace today was hard-won," he said. "China endured unimaginable hardship to secure victory, and our continuing humanitarian work together makes me proud."
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Erhard Rau, chairman of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, said the film should be screened worldwide. "It is not so much about carrying these terrible experiences within us," he said. "It is about what we can learn from them — for the future. That is why it is so important that films like this are shown, so we can connect with the fate of those people."
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Among younger attendees, German social media influencer Aaron Zehren said he knew little about the Nanjing Massacre before the screening. "After watching, I gained a much deeper understanding of the tragic experiences of Nanjing's civilians," he said. "The historical facts must be shown to the world."
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Diplomats from the Canadian, United States and South African consulates in Munich attended the European premiere, which was conceived not only as a cinematic event but also as a gesture of remembrance and dialogue.
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The film will next screen in Italy, the United Kingdom and other European countries. As Qiu noted, "The memory of the past must be preserved — not for hatred, but to safeguard peace and remind future generations of the fragility of civilization."
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Xinhua contributed to this story.
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zhangzhouxiang@chinadaily.com.cn
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The acclaimed Chinese historical movie Dead to Rights made its European premiere at the Mathaeser cinema in Munich on Friday, drawing a full house of more than 400 attendees and prompting reflection on one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
\n
The movie, set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, tells the story of a small photography studio and its patrons who strive to preserve humanity and conscience amid catastrophe.
\n
Since its release in China, Dead to Rights has drawn widespread public attention for its emotional storytelling and historical weight.
\n
Qiu Xuejun, China's consul general in Munich, co-hosted the premiere, saying that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. He praised the role of German businessman John Rabe, who, during the Nanjing Massacre, established a safety zone and saved countless civilians.
\n
"His humanitarian courage is part of both the memory of Sino-German friendship and the shared struggle against fascism," Qiu said.
\n
In an interview after the event, Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education, and Culture, said the movie is "very important". "It's also very important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, they have no clue what happened there."
\n
Gao Ye, the lead actress, shared a video message, saying she was honored to take part in the European premiere and grateful to audiences in Germany for their willingness to "listen to history and remember the past". She encouraged viewers to treasure peace and human dignity in today's world.
\n
Thomas Rabe, John Rabe's grandson, also addressed the audience in a video message. He recalled his grandfather's efforts in Nanjing in 1937-38, when more than 200,000 Chinese civilians found refuge in the safety zone.
\n
Reading from his grandfather's wartime diary and letters, Rabe underscored the responsibility of younger generations to protect peace and care for others. "Peace today was hard-won," he said. "China endured unimaginable hardship to secure victory, and our continuing humanitarian work together makes me proud."
\n
Erhard Rau, chairman of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, said the film should be screened worldwide. "It is not so much about carrying these terrible experiences within us," he said. "It is about what we can learn from them — for the future. That is why it is so important that films like this are shown, so we can connect with the fate of those people."
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Among younger attendees, German social media influencer Aaron Zehren said he knew little about the Nanjing Massacre before the screening. "After watching, I gained a much deeper understanding of the tragic experiences of Nanjing's civilians," he said. "The historical facts must be shown to the world."
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Diplomats from the Canadian, United States and South African consulates in Munich attended the European premiere, which was conceived not only as a cinematic event but also as a gesture of remembrance and dialogue.
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BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept, and to collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
At a regular press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks when asked to comment on the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on imported steel, aluminium and their derivative products from 25 percent to 50 percent.
He said that such U.S. moves not only harm others and itself, but also will severely disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
The United States should abandon the zero-sum mentality, address respective concerns through equal dialogue, and jointly maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, He said.
Source: Xinhua
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BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- China has urged the United States to abandon its generalized and excessive use of the national security concept, and to collaborate with all parties in maintaining a rules-based multilateral trading system, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
At a regular press conference, He Yongqian, spokesperson for the ministry, made the remarks when asked to comment on the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on imported steel, aluminium and their derivative products from 25 percent to 50 percent.
He said that such U.S. moves not only harm others and itself, but also will severely disrupt the stability of global industrial and supply chains.
The United States should abandon the zero-sum mentality, address respective concerns through equal dialogue, and jointly maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, He said.
A resident uses an umbrella to block the sun during the first high-temperature day of the year in Beijing, June 5, 2025. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued an orange heat alert at 6 p.m. on June 4. (China News Service/Chen Fangting)
A resident uses an umbrella to block the sun during the first high-temperature day of the year in Beijing, June 5, 2025. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued an orange heat alert at 6 p.m. on June 4. (China News Service/Chen Fangting)
People take sun protection measures during the first high-temperature day of the year in Beijing, June 5, 2025. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued an orange heat alert at 6 p.m. on June 4. (China News Service/Chen Fangting)
People take sun protection measures during the first high-temperature day of the year in Beijing, June 5, 2025. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued an orange heat alert at 6 p.m. on June 4. (China News Service/Chen Fangting)
A citizen shops for watermelons to cool off during the first high-temperature day of the year in Beijing, June 5, 2025. The Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued an orange heat alert at 6 p.m. on June 4. (China News Service/Chen Fangting)
A boy is pictured with a sheep at a sheep market before the upcoming Eid al-Adha on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
A rescuer moves relief supplies at Baicao Village of Eryuan County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 5, 2025.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Eryuan County at 4:31 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The epicenter was monitored at 26.26 degrees north latitude and 100.03 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.
The quake was strongly felt in Eryuan County, Dali City and Heqing County, waking some residents. Local authorities in Eryuan County have promptly initiated an emergency response, with townships assessing the impact. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River on the border between north China's Shanxi Province and northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)
Representatives vote on a draft resolution during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 4, 2025.
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid. (Xinhua/Xie E)
A conference officer collects ballots during a UN General Assembly meeting to elect members of the UN Economic and Social Council at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 4, 2025.
Eighteen states, including China, were elected on Wednesday into the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the coordinating body for the economic and social work of UN agencies and funds, for a three-year term. (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows a black-necked crane at Qinghai Longbao National Nature Reserve, Yushu City of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
With lush water and pastures, Qinghai Longbao National Nature Reserve is a key station and breeding ground for migratory birds.
According to monitoring data of May this year, 37 species of birds including bar-headed geese and black necked cranes inhabited here. (Photo by Du Xiaowei/Xinhua)
Dong Yuhan (C) and Wu Mengjie (R) of China celebrate after winning the pool 3 match between China and Belgium at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, June 4, 2025.
Host China kicked off its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Beijing leg in style with a straight-set victory over Belgium on Wednesday, winning 25-18, 27-25, 25-13 at the National Indoor Stadium. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows primary school students painting during an environmental protection-themed event in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province.
Various events are held to raise people's awareness of environmental protection in China ahead of World Environment Day, which falls on June 5. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)
Lee Jae-myung takes the oath of office in the National Assembly building in Seoul, South Korea, June 4, 2025.
Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea's new president on Wednesday after formally beginning his single five-year term earlier in the day. (Xinhua)
Zheng Qinwen reacts during the women's singles quarterfinal between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 3, 2025.
China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen lost to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the French Open women's singles quarterfinals here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
A Palestinian woman mourns a victim killed in an Israeli airstrike, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on June 4, 2025.
At least 54,510 people have been killed and 124,901 wounded in Gaza during the Israeli military campaign, according to health authorities in the territory. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua)
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A boy is pictured with a sheep at a sheep market before the upcoming Eid al-Adha on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
A rescuer moves relief supplies at Baicao Village of Eryuan County in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 5, 2025.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Eryuan County at 4:31 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
The epicenter was monitored at 26.26 degrees north latitude and 100.03 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, said a report issued by the CENC.
The quake was strongly felt in Eryuan County, Dali City and Heqing County, waking some residents. Local authorities in Eryuan County have promptly initiated an emergency response, with townships assessing the impact. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River on the border between north China's Shanxi Province and northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)
Representatives vote on a draft resolution during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 4, 2025.
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid. (Xinhua/Xie E)
A conference officer collects ballots during a UN General Assembly meeting to elect members of the UN Economic and Social Council at the UN headquarters in New York, on June 4, 2025.
Eighteen states, including China, were elected on Wednesday into the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the coordinating body for the economic and social work of UN agencies and funds, for a three-year term. (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows a black-necked crane at Qinghai Longbao National Nature Reserve, Yushu City of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
With lush water and pastures, Qinghai Longbao National Nature Reserve is a key station and breeding ground for migratory birds.
According to monitoring data of May this year, 37 species of birds including bar-headed geese and black necked cranes inhabited here. (Photo by Du Xiaowei/Xinhua)
Dong Yuhan (C) and Wu Mengjie (R) of China celebrate after winning the pool 3 match between China and Belgium at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, June 4, 2025.
Host China kicked off its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Beijing leg in style with a straight-set victory over Belgium on Wednesday, winning 25-18, 27-25, 25-13 at the National Indoor Stadium. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2025 shows primary school students painting during an environmental protection-themed event in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province.
Various events are held to raise people's awareness of environmental protection in China ahead of World Environment Day, which falls on June 5. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)
Lee Jae-myung takes the oath of office in the National Assembly building in Seoul, South Korea, June 4, 2025.
Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea's new president on Wednesday after formally beginning his single five-year term earlier in the day. (Xinhua)
Zheng Qinwen reacts during the women's singles quarterfinal between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 3, 2025.
China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen lost to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the French Open women's singles quarterfinals here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)
A Palestinian woman mourns a victim killed in an Israeli airstrike, at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on June 4, 2025.
At least 54,510 people have been killed and 124,901 wounded in Gaza during the Israeli military campaign, according to health authorities in the territory. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua)
BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will attend the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France and visit Spain upon invitation from June 7 to 13, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday.
BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China's economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission.
Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Ding noted that despite a complex external environment, China's economy has remained resilient. Notably, key indicators like industrial production, the service sector, domestic demand and exports have shown robust growth.
Ding emphasized China's innovative dynamism, citing 10-percent growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector in April, nearly 4 percentage points higher than the country's overall industrial growth rate.
Ding also highlighted the accelerated development of industries such as drones, new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence and humanoid robots.
\"In general, as pro-growth measures are swiftly implemented, their effects will continue to emerge, further promoting the country's high-quality economic development,\" Ding added.
China's GDP grew by 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2025.
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BEIJING, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China's economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission.
Speaking on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, Ding noted that despite a complex external environment, China's economy has remained resilient. Notably, key indicators like industrial production, the service sector, domestic demand and exports have shown robust growth.
Ding emphasized China's innovative dynamism, citing 10-percent growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector in April, nearly 4 percentage points higher than the country's overall industrial growth rate.
Ding also highlighted the accelerated development of industries such as drones, new energy vehicles, artificial intelligence and humanoid robots.
\"In general, as pro-growth measures are swiftly implemented, their effects will continue to emerge, further promoting the country's high-quality economic development,\" Ding added.
China's GDP grew by 5.4 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2025.
同为进化生物学家的丹尼尔·丹尼特（Daniel Dennett），则更进一步。1996 年，丹尼特在他的著作《达尔文的危险想法：演化与生命的意义》（Darwin's Dangerous Idea：Evolution and the Meanings of Life）中，相当大胆地指出，“文化以模因形式对人脑的入侵，创造了人类心灵”。这让人类（心灵）区别于动物（心灵）。
同为进化生物学家的丹尼尔·丹尼特（Daniel Dennett），则更进一步。1996 年，丹尼特在他的著作《达尔文的危险想法：演化与生命的意义》（Darwin's Dangerous Idea：Evolution and the Meanings of Life）中，相当大胆地指出，“文化以模因形式对人脑的入侵，创造了人类心灵”。这让人类（心灵）区别于动物（心灵）。
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas is aiming for a strong performance in China over the next few years following its fast-track development in China, especially as the country has been one of the five major global markets for the company since 2019, a senior executive said.
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In the past year, the company achieved a record seven approvals for new products and indications in the country, which contributed to a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase in China market revenue — also marking the highest growth seen in recent years. Revenue from the China market — where it entered 31 years ago — reached roughly $550 million in financial year 2024.
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Behind such an achievement has been the company's continued investment and accelerated launch of new therapies in the local market, which is currently the company's fourth-largest market by country, said Atsushi Kitamura, chief financial officer of Astellas.
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"Growth in the China market from the first quarter of financial year 2025 leaped to a staggering 57.8 percent, driven by various factors, including a first-in-class anti-claudin 18.2 monoclonal antibody, which is the first and the only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy approved in the world for patients with CLDN18.2 positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent gastric cancer, which was approved in China in January," Kitamura said in an exclusive interview last Tuesday.
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He said that the company has made accelerated investments in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market, in recent years. Major initiatives include upgrading the organizational structure of Astellas China in 2021, establishing the regional headquarters in Beijing, and appointing the first local president in China unit last year.
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"Riding such waves for robust development, we are accelerating innovation for our next phase of growth. We have achieved two proofs of concept in the first half of this year, and are on track to hopefully achieve another three within the next 12 months," Kitamura said.
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The company, he added, currently has nine compounds under clinical development across its areas of focus: immuno-oncology, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, and targeted protein degradation.
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Aiming to accelerate the delivery of global innovations to Chinese patients, Astellas has included China as a first-tier region in the global development of new medicines, with early-stage programs launching simultaneously, Kitamura said.
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For example, after identifying the unmet medical need that Chinese gastric patients account for more than 40 percent of the global total, the company invited Chinese experts to be the leading principal investigators of the global multicenter clinical trial regarding the CLDN18.2-targeted therapy in 2019.
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Zhao Ping, president of Astellas China, said: "This therapy marks the first time that we have achieved global simultaneous development and approval for an Astellas product in China. Finding the right path this time, we can apply the experience to future drugs, enabling China to achieve simultaneous development and approval with the globe."
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Astellas kicked off the first global Phase I study for a bispecific immune cell engager targeting certain proteins and molecules in China last year, Zhao said.
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose with international guests for a group photo in Tianjin on Sunday, before a welcoming banquet held for the dignitaries attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
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President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is shouldering greater responsibilities for safeguarding regional peace and stability, and for boosting common development at a time when the world faces mounting uncertainty and unpredictability.
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Xi made the remarks as he and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a banquet in the port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests attending the SCO Summit 2025.
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Known since ancient times as a gateway to Beijing, Tianjin has long been recognized for its openness and inclusiveness, and it has been a pioneer in China's reform and opening-up.
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"In recent years, Tianjin has implemented the national strategy of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, and written its new and dynamic chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. We believe that as the host of this summit, Tianjin will give fresh impetus to the sustainable development of our organization," Xi told the guests.
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Founded in Shanghai in 2001, the SCO has expanded from a six-member regional organization into a trans-regional organization with 10 full members, two observer countries and 14 dialogue partners, representing nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.
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Xi said that since its inception, the SCO has upheld the "Shanghai Spirit", with the core values of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity and pursuit of common development.
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The organization has consolidated unity and mutual trust, deepened practical cooperation, and participated in international and regional affairs, Xi said.
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As a result, the SCO has grown into a significant force in promoting a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.
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"At present, the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the world, with a marked increase in factors of instability, uncertainty, and unpredictability. The SCO thus bears an even greater responsibility for maintaining regional peace and stability and promoting the development and prosperity of all countries," Xi said.
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He emphasized that this year's summit in Tianjin carries the important mission of building consensus, injecting new impetus into cooperation and charting a blueprint for future growth.
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According to the schedule, member states are expected to adopt key documents, including the organization's development strategy for the next decade, during the summit.
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Xi is also expected to unveil China's new measures and actions to support the SCO's high-quality development and all-around cooperation, while outlining pathways for the organization to contribute constructively to safeguarding the post-World War II international order and enhancing the global governance system.
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"I am confident that with the collective efforts of all parties, this summit will be a complete success and the SCO will play an even greater role, achieve greater development, and make greater contribution to strengthening solidarity and cooperation among the member states, pooling the strength of the Global South, and promoting the cause of human advancement," he said.
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In his toast, Xi cited a Chinese saying that "in a race of a hundred boats, those who row the hardest will lead".
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"Let us uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and set out from Tianjin on a new voyage filled with hope toward an even brighter future!" he said.
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President Xi Jinping met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. This meeting, building on their successful dialogue in Kazan in 2024, represents an important moment for China-India relations, and comes at a significant time.
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This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
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As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
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Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
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President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
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Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
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By managing differences constructively, both nations can ensure that bilateral ties remain resilient, even in the face of challenges. That Modi expressed India's willingness to seek a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the border issue is a welcome sign that India shares the desire to maintain stability.
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As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
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The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
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Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, it presents a key opportunity for the two neighbors to shape their relations by forging a partnership embodying the SCO's spirit of mutual trust, equality and common development.
\n
In the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the two neighbors' viewing their relationship through a strategic and long-term lens. Identifying China and India as partners rather than adversaries, he highlighted a vision of a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant" — advocating deeper trust, expanded cooperation and peaceful coexistence that benefit both nations and the Global South.
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This perspective aligns with the SCO's mission to foster inclusive and equitable partnerships that prioritize development and stability over zero-sum competition.
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Central to Xi's remarks was the need for strategic communication to build trust. This is particularly crucial given the complex global landscape, marked by economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. By recognizing each other as development opportunities rather than threats, China and India can anchor their relationship in a framework of mutual respect.
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As key players in the Global South, China and India can work together to promote unity and progress among developing countries.
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Since both countries are at a critical stage in their development, and with their economies helping to drive global growth, it was natural that economic cooperation should emerge as a cornerstone of the Tianjin discussions.
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President Xi called for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, emphasizing that development is the greatest common denominator between the two nations.
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Regarding the border question, Xi advocated a pragmatic approach that prioritizes peace and prevents disputes from overshadowing the broader relationship. In this respect, he said that the principles of peaceful coexistence, championed by the older generation of Chinese and Indian leaders over 70 years ago, remain a guiding light.
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As advocates of strategic autonomy, China and India are well-positioned to champion multilateralism and defend international fairness. Their cooperation within the SCO and other global frameworks can amplify the voice of the Global South, promoting a more democratic international order. Modi highlighted this by affirming that India's relations with China are not subject to third-party interference and that, acting together, the two countries can add strength to global multilateralism.
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The meeting between the Chinese and Indian leaders therefore sends a powerful message: collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to a shared future. Solidarity and close coordination are also the watchwords of the SCO, whose summit in Tianjin, under China's chairmanship, exemplifies the organization's role as a platform for inclusive dialogue.
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By prioritizing "bridges over walls", as the SCO ethos encourages, China and India can demonstrate that cooperation between major countries can drive progress for all. The summit in Tianjin is not just a new boost for bilateral relations but a testament to the power of collective action in building a more inclusive and prosperous world.
The acclaimed Chinese historical movie Dead to Rights made its European premiere at the Mathaeser cinema in Munich on Friday, drawing a full house of more than 400 attendees and prompting reflection on one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
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The movie, set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, perpetrated by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, tells the story of a small photography studio and its patrons who strive to preserve humanity and conscience amid catastrophe.
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Since its release in China, Dead to Rights has drawn widespread public attention for its emotional storytelling and historical weight.
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Qiu Xuejun, China's consul general in Munich, co-hosted the premiere, saying that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. He praised the role of German businessman John Rabe, who, during the Nanjing Massacre, established a safety zone and saved countless civilians.
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Gao Ye, the lead actress, shared a video message, saying she was honored to take part in the European premiere and grateful to audiences in Germany for their willingness to "listen to history and remember the past". She encouraged viewers to treasure peace and human dignity in today's world.
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Thomas Rabe, John Rabe's grandson, also addressed the audience in a video message. He recalled his grandfather's efforts in Nanjing in 1937-38, when more than 200,000 Chinese civilians found refuge in the safety zone.
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Erhard Rau, chairman of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association, said the film should be screened worldwide. "It is not so much about carrying these terrible experiences within us," he said. "It is about what we can learn from them — for the future. That is why it is so important that films like this are shown, so we can connect with the fate of those people."
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Among younger attendees, German social media influencer Aaron Zehren said he knew little about the Nanjing Massacre before the screening. "After watching, I gained a much deeper understanding of the tragic experiences of Nanjing's civilians," he said. "The historical facts must be shown to the world."
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\n \n \n Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The couple shared the big news on Instagram with a carousel of photos and the caption, \"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.\" The photos capture the moment Kelce got down on his knee in a rose garden, including a close up shot of the diamond engagement ring.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n Shortly after Swift's post, Fox News broke away from their continuous coverage of\n \n \n \n \n Donald Trump\n \n \n \n \n 's Cabinet meeting in Washington to share the news, according to The Hill.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n 1. The United States will continue to modify the application of the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles of China (including articles of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region) set forth in Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025, by suspending 24 percentage points of that rate for an additional period of 90 days, starting on August 12, 2025, while retaining the remaining ad valorem rate of 10 percent on those articles pursuant to the terms of said Order.\n \n \n
\n \n \n 2. China will continue to (1) modify the application of the additional ad valorem rate of duty on articles of the United States set forth in the Announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council No. 4 of 2025, by suspending 24 percentage points of that rate for an additional period of 90 days, starting on August 12, 2025, while retaining the remaining additional ad valorem rate of 10 percent on those articles, and (2) adopt or maintain all necessary administrative measures to suspend or remove the non-tariff countermeasures taken against the United States as agreed in the Geneva Joint Statement.\n \n \n
\n \n \n This Joint Statement is based on the discussions that took place during the China-US Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm, which was held under the mechanism established by the Geneva Joint Statement. The representative from the Chinese side for this meeting was He Lifeng, Vice-Premier of the State Council, and the representatives from the US side were Scott Bessent, Secretary of Treasury, and Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative.\n \n \n
\n \n \n China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States within 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday, while retaining the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, according to an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council.\n \n \n
\n \n \n China's commerce ministry announced Tuesday that the country has continued to suspend or removed related unreliable entity list measures on certain US entities from Tuesday.\n \n \n
\n \n \n China's commerce ministry announced Tuesday that it has continued to suspend or removed export-control measures on some US entities from Tuesday, in line with the consensus reached during the high-level China-US economic and trade meeting in Stockholm.\n \n \n
\n \n \n Nobody\n \n \n , the first feature-length film adapted from the hit animated series\n \n \n Yao\n \n \n \n \n \n —\n \n \n \n \n \n Chinese Folktales\n \n \n , set to premiere in Chinese theaters on Saturday.\n \n \n
\n \n \n The film, a spin-off based of one of the eight stand-alone short stories from the\n \n \n Yao — Chinese Folktales\n \n \n anthology,\n \n \n Nobody\n \n \n follows the adventures of four grassroots monsters: a pig, a toad, a chimpanzee and a mink.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n The production took over two years and involved a team of more than 600 animators. It features over 1,800 animated shots and more than 2,000 background paintings, with an aesthetic inspired by traditional Chinese brushwork.\n \n \n
\n \n \n Chen Liaoyu, the film's executive producer and art director, shared that the visual style is rooted in traditional ink wash painting, enriched with vibrant colors, dynamic lighting, and a realistic sense of space to create a fantastical yet believable world for the audience.\n \n \n
\n \n \n The film appeals to young urban audiences by depicting workplace challenges. The characters face obstacles and misunderstandings while representing the experiences of ordinary urban employees and their efforts to maintain personal values and goals.\n \n \n
\n \n \n \n On the G1546 train from Nanning East to Hangzhou West, a post-00s train attendant Qin Yunhao carries a plastic bag with him every time he works during the busy summer travel season, according to China Railway's official social media account.\n \n \n \n
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\n \n \n This summer, Qin's train has been especially crowded, popular with study tour groups and families. At times, student passengers make up half the carriage. Keeping children calm is a frequent topic discussed among the crew.\n \n \n
\n \n \n \"I noticed some parents bring their kids' summer homework on board, which keeps them busy and quiet,\" Qin said. \"So I thought, why not print simple exam papers for parents who didn't bring any?\"\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n With a performance inspired by the Terracotta Warriors, the Chinese artistic swimming team concluded their World\n \n \n \n \n Aquatics\n \n \n \n \n Championships campaign in Singapore on July 25, as they secured a gold in the team acrobatic event, bringing their total medal tally to four golds and three silvers in the tournament with gold medals in all three team events.\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Wearing golden headbands symbolizing the legendary Monkey King, China's artistic swimmers brought the myth to life in a powerful Wukong-inspired routine to win gold in the team technical event at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships last Tuesday. Their performance, based on the popular Chinese video game\n \n Black Myth: Wukong\n \n , earned China 307.8001 points.\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n Performing a routine titled \"Soul of the Terracotta Army\", the Chinese squad topped the preliminary round and carried that momentum into the team acrobatic final on Friday, where they scored 229.0186 points to secure the gold.\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n \n \n The finals of the 2025 RoboCup Humanoid League\n \n \n \n \n concluded on Sunday in Brazil, with Tsinghu\n \n \n \n \n \n \n a U\n \n \n \n \n niversity's Hephaestus team beating China Agricultural University's Mountain Sea tea\n \n \n \n \n m 5:3 to clinch the title.\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n China has made history by winning the gold for the first time in the 28-year history of the tournament's Humanoid AdultSize Soccer Competition.\n \n \n
\n \n \n Chinese teams showed dominant form from the group stage onward. Hephaestus, powered by the domestically developed T1 humanoid robots, overwhelmed opponents with multiple clean-sheet victories, including 16:0, 9:0, and 12:0 triumphs over UT Austin Villa from the United States.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n Other Chinese teams also delivered impressive results, with Tsinghua's TH-MOS team taking second place in the KidSize category. In the KidSize soccer competition final, both the German champions Boosted HTWK and China's TH-MOS team relied on the K1 robot.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n \n Founded in 1997, RoboCup is the world's leading robotics competition, known for its scale, prestige, and technological rigor. Among its many leagues, the Humanoid category attracts the most attention.\n \n \n \n
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\n \n \n In a small workshop in Wuhan, Hubei province, traditional Chinese elements like dragons and cranes aren't just painted on walls or silk — they're coming alive on sneakers.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n Beyond folklore, Wang's work incorporates regional heritage. For example, his \"Waking Lion\" series pays homage to the lion dance traditions.\n \n \n
\n \n \n \"I loved reciting Chinese poems when I was little and was deeply fascinated by the artistic conception brought by the verses,\" he said. \"Even before the term 'China chic' existed, traditional culture was already influencing my imagination.\"\n \n \n
\n \n \n In a spontaneous moment in 2022, he decided to repair his torn skate shoes by drawing Chinese-style cartoon patterns on them. That was when the idea of wearable culture took form.\n \n \n
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\n \n \n His academic background in landscape architecture gives him a unique edge. Wang believes that core design principles — structure, proportion, and harmony — are transferable across disciplines. \"When I design a 50-square-meter courtyard, I think about plant arrangement, paving patterns, water features — it's all about composition,\" he said. \"Sneakers may be a smaller canvas, but the design logic is similar.\"\n \n \n
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\n \n \n Known to some Westerners as \"century eggs\" or \"thousand-year-old eggs\" for their dark, translucent appearance and bold flavor, these traditional Chinese delicacies have long sparked mixed reactions abroad.\n \n \n
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President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Putin, who participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 held in Tianjin from Sunday to Monday, will also attend events in Beijing on Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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President Xi Jinping expressed on Tuesday Beijing's willingness to step up high-level exchanges with Moscow and ensure the further success of major cooperation projects, saying that China-Russia ties have "become an example of major-country relations".
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Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. At noon, the two leaders had a small tea party and a banquet.
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Witnessed by the two heads of state, the two sides signed more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents covering areas such as energy, space, artificial intelligence, agriculture, inspection and quarantine, health, scientific research, education and media.
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Putin is visiting China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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Xi, who visited Russia in May, said the two countries' heads of state attending each other's commemorations marking the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War "fully demonstrates their responsibility as major victorious nations of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council".
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In the latest example of the bilateral ties' continuing growth, the Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China has decided to pilot a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Russia, from Sept 15 this year to Sept 14, 2026.
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Putin said that Russia is willing to maintain strategic coordination with China, continue close high-level exchanges, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields and push for the continued high-level development of bilateral relations.
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President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Putin, who participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 held in Tianjin from Sunday to Monday, will also attend events in Beijing on Wednesday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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President Xi Jinping expressed on Tuesday Beijing's willingness to step up high-level exchanges with Moscow and ensure the further success of major cooperation projects, saying that China-Russia ties have "become an example of major-country relations".
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Xi made the remarks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. At noon, the two leaders had a small tea party and a banquet.
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Witnessed by the two heads of state, the two sides signed more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents covering areas such as energy, space, artificial intelligence, agriculture, inspection and quarantine, health, scientific research, education and media.
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Putin is visiting China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 as well as commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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Xi, who visited Russia in May, said the two countries' heads of state attending each other's commemorations marking the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War "fully demonstrates their responsibility as major victorious nations of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council".
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It also displays their firm resolve to defend the victorious outcomes of WWII and safeguard a correct historical perspective on WWII, he added.
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Putin said that under the guidance of the two heads of state, Russia-China ties are highly strategic and at an all-time high.
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The two countries have showcased to the world their mutual support and joint efforts in the World Anti-Fascist War, which played a key role in securing victory on the main battlefields of WWII in Europe and the East, as well as their firm stance in jointly defending historical truth and safeguarding the fruits of WWII victory, Putin said.
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The two nations' unity and cooperation during the war have also become a solid foundation for the development of Russia-China relations in the new era, he added.
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In the latest example of the bilateral ties' continuing growth, the Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that China has decided to pilot a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Russia, from Sept 15 this year to Sept 14, 2026.
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"Russian holders of ordinary passports who come to China for doing business, traveling and sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, and transit for no more than 30 days can enter the country visa-free," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
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Sun Zhuangzhi, director of the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that "the bilateral, all-around cooperation is advancing on a remarkable scale".
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"The two countries, as guided by head-of-state diplomacy, have achieved a series of remarkable achievements in recent years in practical cooperation, which features a high level, broad coverage and multiple dimensions," he added.
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On future bilateral interactions, Xi said that China is ready to strengthen high-level Sino-Russian exchanges, support each other's development and revitalization, and "coordinate positions on issues involving the two countries' core interests and major concerns in a timely manner".
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The two sides should leverage major projects to steer their cooperation, develop exemplary cooperation projects, and promote the deep-level integration of interests, he added.
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Putin said that Russia is willing to maintain strategic coordination with China, continue close high-level exchanges, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields and push for the continued high-level development of bilateral relations.
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Putin said that Russia is willing to maintain strategic coordination with China, continue close high-level exchanges, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields and push for the continued high-level development of bilateral relations.
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Regarding the just-concluded SCO Summit, Putin said the Global Governance Initiative proposed by Xi at the summit is very timely and necessary and will play an important role in addressing the global governance deficit.
Nikolai Vladimirovich Chuikov, grandson of Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov of the former Soviet Union, answers questions in Beijing on Tuesday during a group interview at the media center for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
As China prepares to host world leaders for its V-Day commemorations on Wednesday in Beijing, international figures have hailed the nation's sacrifice in the World Anti-Fascist War, and called for bearing the history in mind and upholding peace in the face of an increasingly fragmented world.
\n
"If it weren't for the tremendous sacrifices made by the great Chinese people during the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, it might not have been possible for the Soviet Union to withstand the Nazi invasion. The Chinese people made significant contributions to the final victory in World War II," said Nikolai Vladimirovich Chuikov, a member of the Central Board of the Russia-China Friendship Society.
\n
Chuikov, who is the grandson of Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov of the former Soviet Union and head of the Public Commission for International Relations of the Russian Union of Veterans, made the remarks during a group interview in Beijing on Tuesday.
\n
He was joined by other international figures who have connections with foreign friends who made significant contributions to the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).
\n
Chuikov said that some people are trying to deny, distort or gloss over the history of WWII, but others should "work together to safeguard the historical truth of WWII and defend the hard-won peace".
\n
"We must bear the history in mind to prevent atrocities like the Nanjing Massacre from happening again," he added.
\n
Speaking about Sino-Russian friendship, Chuikov said it is guided by the good relations between President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added that amid increasing instability in the international landscape, Russia and China can work together to build the foundation for global peace.
\n
Yokichi Kobayashi, son of a Japanese veteran of the Eighth Route Army, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, said that commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression serves as a reminder to never forget history and to cherish peace.
\n
Yokichi Kobayashi, who has long dedicated himself to promoting peace and anti-war initiatives as well as Sino-Japanese friendship in Japan, said the two countries share a bond spanning thousands of years — a history that should not be forgotten.
\n
However, that history also includes periods of brutal aggression and victimization, which should not be forgotten either, he said.
\n
"The atrocities committed by Japanese imperialists in China deserve to be exposed, reminding us that a nation's reflection on history is far more important than another nation's forgiveness. Only a country that is courageous in its reflection can earn the respect of the world," he added.
\n
Michael Crook, chairman of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives, was born in Beijing, and he studied and worked in China for a long time due to his parents' association with the country.
\n
Recalling his family's bond with China, Crook said the nation has set an example of how to uphold peace while advancing development.
\n
"People suffered in the wars. We must work in solidarity to fight for peace," he said, expressing the hope that China will continue to play a positive role in safeguarding global peace.
\n
Jean-Louis Bussiere, a renowned French cardiologist, is the son of Jean Jerome Augustin Bussiere, who practiced medicine in China from 1913 to 1954 and saved many lives. During the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, Jean Jerome Augustin Bussiere risked his life to establish "the hump route by bike" to secretly transport medicines for the Eighth Route Army.
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"Through his righteous actions, my father further enriched the special relationship between China and France," Jean-Louis Bussiere said. "As we reflect on the significance of this period of history, we should advocate for respecting cultural differences and diversity to enhance solidarity and cooperation among the peoples of different nations."
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caodesheng@chinadaily.com.cn
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Nikolai Vladimirovich Chuikov, grandson of Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov of the former Soviet Union, answers questions in Beijing on Tuesday during a group interview at the media center for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
As China prepares to host world leaders for its V-Day commemorations on Wednesday in Beijing, international figures have hailed the nation's sacrifice in the World Anti-Fascist War, and called for bearing the history in mind and upholding peace in the face of an increasingly fragmented world.
\n
"If it weren't for the tremendous sacrifices made by the great Chinese people during the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, it might not have been possible for the Soviet Union to withstand the Nazi invasion. The Chinese people made significant contributions to the final victory in World War II," said Nikolai Vladimirovich Chuikov, a member of the Central Board of the Russia-China Friendship Society.
\n
Chuikov, who is the grandson of Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov of the former Soviet Union and head of the Public Commission for International Relations of the Russian Union of Veterans, made the remarks during a group interview in Beijing on Tuesday.
\n
He was joined by other international figures who have connections with foreign friends who made significant contributions to the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).
\n
Chuikov said that some people are trying to deny, distort or gloss over the history of WWII, but others should "work together to safeguard the historical truth of WWII and defend the hard-won peace".
\n
"We must bear the history in mind to prevent atrocities like the Nanjing Massacre from happening again," he added.
\n
Speaking about Sino-Russian friendship, Chuikov said it is guided by the good relations between President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added that amid increasing instability in the international landscape, Russia and China can work together to build the foundation for global peace.
\n
Yokichi Kobayashi, son of a Japanese veteran of the Eighth Route Army, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, said that commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression serves as a reminder to never forget history and to cherish peace.
\n
Yokichi Kobayashi, who has long dedicated himself to promoting peace and anti-war initiatives as well as Sino-Japanese friendship in Japan, said the two countries share a bond spanning thousands of years — a history that should not be forgotten.
\n
However, that history also includes periods of brutal aggression and victimization, which should not be forgotten either, he said.
\n
"The atrocities committed by Japanese imperialists in China deserve to be exposed, reminding us that a nation's reflection on history is far more important than another nation's forgiveness. Only a country that is courageous in its reflection can earn the respect of the world," he added.
\n
Michael Crook, chairman of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives, was born in Beijing, and he studied and worked in China for a long time due to his parents' association with the country.
\n
Recalling his family's bond with China, Crook said the nation has set an example of how to uphold peace while advancing development.
\n
"People suffered in the wars. We must work in solidarity to fight for peace," he said, expressing the hope that China will continue to play a positive role in safeguarding global peace.
\n
Jean-Louis Bussiere, a renowned French cardiologist, is the son of Jean Jerome Augustin Bussiere, who practiced medicine in China from 1913 to 1954 and saved many lives. During the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, Jean Jerome Augustin Bussiere risked his life to establish "the hump route by bike" to secretly transport medicines for the Eighth Route Army.
\n
"Through his righteous actions, my father further enriched the special relationship between China and France," Jean-Louis Bussiere said. "As we reflect on the significance of this period of history, we should advocate for respecting cultural differences and diversity to enhance solidarity and cooperation among the peoples of different nations."
Chinese peacekeeper Yang Huanhuan poses with children after sending them stationery as gifts in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Children's Day in 2018.
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Wu Feng talks to children selling mangoes at a campsite about their living conditions while en route to patrol Raja, South Sudan, on March 13, 2020.
\n
Sentries of Chinese peacekeeping forces monitor the surroundings at the camp in Lebanon on Oct 14, 2024.
\n
Chinese peacekeepers are awarded UN peace medals in Wau, South Sudan, on Oct 29 for their contribution to the African country's peace process.
\n
Chinese peacekeeper Yang Huanhuan will never forget the note she left for a mother in the Democratic Republic of Congo written in Swahili: "Florence, don't cry, be strong! We stand with you!"
\n
Yang served as a military observer in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in DR Congo from 2018 to 2019. She was also among the first female military observers sent by China.
\n
During her frequent patrols, she met Florence, a single mother of three children, whose house had been destroyed in a fire.
\n
Florence's plight deeply saddened Yang, so she gave her $50 along with the note, placed in an envelope. She also gave the mother clothes and shoes, in the hope of cheering her up.
\n
"The $50 was the equivalent of Florence's monthly salary," said Yang, who is now a PhD student on the Nanjing campus of the National University of Defense Technology.
\n
To Yang's relief, Florence, who had no mobile phone and couldn't speak English, managed to send a message through someone, saying that she had rebuilt her home to start a new life and would never forget the help of the Chinese military observer. The story was featured in an article published on the UN's peacekeeping website.
\n
Like Yang, Wu Feng, 42, an instructor at the Shijiazhuang campus of the Army Engineering University of the People's Liberation Army, also had unforgettable experiences as a military observer with a UN Mission in South Sudan from 2019 to 2020.
\n
"As a peacekeeper, the role of a military observer is often romanticized by the public. But in reality, the work is full of thrills and challenges," he said, noting that UN missions set high standards for military observers.
\n
"The main duties of military observers include observation, investigation, verification, liaison and reporting, and they also assist NGOs in humanitarian aid," he said.
\n
During missions, observers must strictly adhere to impartiality, carry no weapons and operate independently, not as part of any peacekeeping unit, he added.
\n
"Observers are both faithful recorders of conflicts and crucial promoters of peace processes," Wu said while pointing out an observer's work is highly demanding, requiring 24/7 readiness and vigilance.
\n
His observer team conducted daily patrols in Wau, South Sudan, with two to four short-duration patrols every week covering 50 to 200 kilometers, and two to three long-duration patrols monthly, lasting six to seven days with field camping.
\n
Observers also undertook monthly helicopter patrols, two to four convoy escort missions and accompanied engineering units for road surveys, he said.
\n
Key force in missions
\n
In South Sudan, Wu witnessed the Chinese peacekeeping engineering detachment constructing the Sopo Bridge, reinforcing his belief that Chinese peacekeepers have become a key force in UN missions through their expertise.
\n
In April 2020, the detachment set out from their camp, braving the risks of COVID-19 infection and the scorching heat, to reach the Sopo River, 254 kilometers away. The journey took three days.
\n
"Upon arrival, the engineering unit immediately began work, digging up silt, laying foundations and installing culverts. After 20 days of relentless effort, the 68-meter-long and 8-meter-wide bridge was completed," Wu said.
\n
The bridge became a crucial link for the Raja region, greatly helping locals and supporting UN humanitarian efforts, he said.
\n
"The secret to Chinese peacekeepers becoming a key force lies in three words: professionalism, dedication and sacrifice," the former peacekeeper said, stressing that Chinese peacekeepers confidently build trust with sincerity and strength.
\n
Given the harsh local living conditions and complex political situations, Chinese peacekeepers realize the preciousness of peace, and make contributions to improve local people's lives in their own ways.
\n
"Coming from the world's largest developing country to the war-torn DR Congo presented obvious challenges," said Yang, who noted that "as a soldier, I am prepared for all kinds of hardships".
\n
In her mission areas, there was no safe drinking water — or even water for washing. "We had to go 5 km away to get it," she said.
\n
A question she often asked herself was: "How can the villagers be actually lifted from poverty to prosperity?"
\n
For Yang, the answer was clear — knowledge can change the course of people's lives.
\n
She stopped taking candies and biscuits to local children when patrolling, and started bringing books, notebooks, pens and soccer balls, hoping to spark their interest in learning.
\n
"Knowledge can indeed change a person's fate, and sports can make one feel stronger and sturdier," Yang told the local children. "I could tell from their faces. They were more curious, with a longing for happiness," she said.
\n
As military observers, Yang and her peers compiled the firsthand information gathered during their patrols, and reported it to relevant departments daily. "It makes me proud to see how our efforts can help make some difference in the country," she said.
\n
Landmark anniversary
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, and is also the 35th anniversary of China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
\n
In 1990, China first took part in UN peacekeeping operations by sending five military observers to Egypt and Syria for missions organized by the UN Truce Supervision Organization, which is headquartered in Jerusalem.
\n
Since then, the Chinese military has sent over 50,000 personnel to participate in UN peacekeeping operations in more than 20 countries and regions, including the DR Congo, Lebanon, and South Sudan, according to the Ministry of National Defense. A total of 17 Chinese peacekeepers have paid the ultimate price on these missions.
\n
China is currently the second-largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget. Among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, it is the top contributor of peacekeepers, with nearly 2,000 Chinese troops serving in six peacekeeping missions.
\n
At the UN peacekeeping summit in 2015, President Xi Jinping announced six measures that China would take to support these operations. All six measures have been fully implemented, including establishing a standby peacekeeping force of 8,000 troops, offering 20 training programs to over 1,500 peacekeepers from more than 60 countries, and sending 25 rotations of engineering and medical units, totaling about 7,000 troops, to missions in Africa and Asia.
\n
Atia Ali Kazmi, director for Global and Regional Studies at the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis in Pakistan, said that the PLA brings several distinct advantages to UN peacekeeping. Its logistics strength, rapid deployment capabilities and disciplined force structure make the PLA an efficient contributor and operator in complex environments, she added.
\n
"China's principled commitment to sovereignty, noninterference, and multilateralism lends credibility and balance to UN operations, especially in politically sensitive missions," she said.
\n
The PLA's growing investment in medical, engineering, and explosives-handling support, further enhances its peacekeeping value compared with traditional Western contributors, she added.
\n
Joining parade
\n
On Wednesday, China's peacekeepers will take part in the grand military parade in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression and fascism.
\n
It marks the second time Chinese peacekeepers have participated in such a grand parade. In 2019, they joined the parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
\n
Wu Zeke, deputy director of the Office of the Leading Group for the Military Parade and a senior officer of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, said at a briefing in August that all the participating peacekeepers had undertaken international peacekeeping missions and come from engineering and infantry units.
\n
"This arrangement not only highlights the solemn commemoration of the victory, but also demonstrates our commitment to fulfilling international obligations and maintaining world peace," he said.
\n
Over the past 35 years, Chinese peacekeeping forces have gradually moved toward a scientific and institutionalized path, forming principles, policies, and action guidelines with Chinese characteristics that meet international standards, Wu said.
\n
Chinese peacekeeping forces have expanded from a single service branch to multiple military branches, transitioned from support and security tasks to comprehensive multifunctional roles, and extended their mission objectives from ceasefire monitoring to lasting peace, making significant contributions to world peace, he said.
\n
China's military has demonstrated its steadfast support for multilateralism and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter through practical actions, according to Wu.
\n
Zhang Junshe, a former researcher at the PLA Naval Research Academy, said that maintaining world peace is the duty of China as a major responsible country.
\n
"At the same time, the stronger China becomes, the more public security products the Chinese military can provide to the international community," he said. "Therefore, the growth of China's military power is increasing the force for maintaining peace in the world, and is not a threat."
\n
Since 2015, the MND's Peacekeeping Affairs Center has conducted 25 international training programs, training more than 1,600 peacekeepers from over 70 countries, ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said in a news briefing in July.
\n
Contact the writers at jiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese peacekeeper Yang Huanhuan poses with children after sending them stationery as gifts in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Children's Day in 2018.
\n
Wu Feng talks to children selling mangoes at a campsite about their living conditions while en route to patrol Raja, South Sudan, on March 13, 2020.
\n
Sentries of Chinese peacekeeping forces monitor the surroundings at the camp in Lebanon on Oct 14, 2024.
\n
Chinese peacekeepers are awarded UN peace medals in Wau, South Sudan, on Oct 29 for their contribution to the African country's peace process.
\n
Chinese peacekeeper Yang Huanhuan will never forget the note she left for a mother in the Democratic Republic of Congo written in Swahili: "Florence, don't cry, be strong! We stand with you!"
\n
Yang served as a military observer in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in DR Congo from 2018 to 2019. She was also among the first female military observers sent by China.
\n
During her frequent patrols, she met Florence, a single mother of three children, whose house had been destroyed in a fire.
\n
Florence's plight deeply saddened Yang, so she gave her $50 along with the note, placed in an envelope. She also gave the mother clothes and shoes, in the hope of cheering her up.
\n
"The $50 was the equivalent of Florence's monthly salary," said Yang, who is now a PhD student on the Nanjing campus of the National University of Defense Technology.
\n
To Yang's relief, Florence, who had no mobile phone and couldn't speak English, managed to send a message through someone, saying that she had rebuilt her home to start a new life and would never forget the help of the Chinese military observer. The story was featured in an article published on the UN's peacekeeping website.
\n
Like Yang, Wu Feng, 42, an instructor at the Shijiazhuang campus of the Army Engineering University of the People's Liberation Army, also had unforgettable experiences as a military observer with a UN Mission in South Sudan from 2019 to 2020.
\n
"As a peacekeeper, the role of a military observer is often romanticized by the public. But in reality, the work is full of thrills and challenges," he said, noting that UN missions set high standards for military observers.
\n
"The main duties of military observers include observation, investigation, verification, liaison and reporting, and they also assist NGOs in humanitarian aid," he said.
\n
During missions, observers must strictly adhere to impartiality, carry no weapons and operate independently, not as part of any peacekeeping unit, he added.
\n
"Observers are both faithful recorders of conflicts and crucial promoters of peace processes," Wu said while pointing out an observer's work is highly demanding, requiring 24/7 readiness and vigilance.
\n
His observer team conducted daily patrols in Wau, South Sudan, with two to four short-duration patrols every week covering 50 to 200 kilometers, and two to three long-duration patrols monthly, lasting six to seven days with field camping.
\n
Observers also undertook monthly helicopter patrols, two to four convoy escort missions and accompanied engineering units for road surveys, he said.
\n
Key force in missions
\n
In South Sudan, Wu witnessed the Chinese peacekeeping engineering detachment constructing the Sopo Bridge, reinforcing his belief that Chinese peacekeepers have become a key force in UN missions through their expertise.
\n
In April 2020, the detachment set out from their camp, braving the risks of COVID-19 infection and the scorching heat, to reach the Sopo River, 254 kilometers away. The journey took three days.
\n
"Upon arrival, the engineering unit immediately began work, digging up silt, laying foundations and installing culverts. After 20 days of relentless effort, the 68-meter-long and 8-meter-wide bridge was completed," Wu said.
\n
The bridge became a crucial link for the Raja region, greatly helping locals and supporting UN humanitarian efforts, he said.
\n
"The secret to Chinese peacekeepers becoming a key force lies in three words: professionalism, dedication and sacrifice," the former peacekeeper said, stressing that Chinese peacekeepers confidently build trust with sincerity and strength.
\n
Given the harsh local living conditions and complex political situations, Chinese peacekeepers realize the preciousness of peace, and make contributions to improve local people's lives in their own ways.
\n
"Coming from the world's largest developing country to the war-torn DR Congo presented obvious challenges," said Yang, who noted that "as a soldier, I am prepared for all kinds of hardships".
\n
In her mission areas, there was no safe drinking water — or even water for washing. "We had to go 5 km away to get it," she said.
\n
A question she often asked herself was: "How can the villagers be actually lifted from poverty to prosperity?"
\n
For Yang, the answer was clear — knowledge can change the course of people's lives.
\n
She stopped taking candies and biscuits to local children when patrolling, and started bringing books, notebooks, pens and soccer balls, hoping to spark their interest in learning.
\n
"Knowledge can indeed change a person's fate, and sports can make one feel stronger and sturdier," Yang told the local children. "I could tell from their faces. They were more curious, with a longing for happiness," she said.
\n
As military observers, Yang and her peers compiled the firsthand information gathered during their patrols, and reported it to relevant departments daily. "It makes me proud to see how our efforts can help make some difference in the country," she said.
\n
Landmark anniversary
\n
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, and is also the 35th anniversary of China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
\n
In 1990, China first took part in UN peacekeeping operations by sending five military observers to Egypt and Syria for missions organized by the UN Truce Supervision Organization, which is headquartered in Jerusalem.
\n
Since then, the Chinese military has sent over 50,000 personnel to participate in UN peacekeeping operations in more than 20 countries and regions, including the DR Congo, Lebanon, and South Sudan, according to the Ministry of National Defense. A total of 17 Chinese peacekeepers have paid the ultimate price on these missions.
\n
China is currently the second-largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget. Among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, it is the top contributor of peacekeepers, with nearly 2,000 Chinese troops serving in six peacekeeping missions.
\n
At the UN peacekeeping summit in 2015, President Xi Jinping announced six measures that China would take to support these operations. All six measures have been fully implemented, including establishing a standby peacekeeping force of 8,000 troops, offering 20 training programs to over 1,500 peacekeepers from more than 60 countries, and sending 25 rotations of engineering and medical units, totaling about 7,000 troops, to missions in Africa and Asia.
\n
Atia Ali Kazmi, director for Global and Regional Studies at the Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis in Pakistan, said that the PLA brings several distinct advantages to UN peacekeeping. Its logistics strength, rapid deployment capabilities and disciplined force structure make the PLA an efficient contributor and operator in complex environments, she added.
\n
"China's principled commitment to sovereignty, noninterference, and multilateralism lends credibility and balance to UN operations, especially in politically sensitive missions," she said.
\n
The PLA's growing investment in medical, engineering, and explosives-handling support, further enhances its peacekeeping value compared with traditional Western contributors, she added.
\n
Joining parade
\n
On Wednesday, China's peacekeepers will take part in the grand military parade in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression and fascism.
\n
It marks the second time Chinese peacekeepers have participated in such a grand parade. In 2019, they joined the parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
\n
Wu Zeke, deputy director of the Office of the Leading Group for the Military Parade and a senior officer of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, said at a briefing in August that all the participating peacekeepers had undertaken international peacekeeping missions and come from engineering and infantry units.
\n
"This arrangement not only highlights the solemn commemoration of the victory, but also demonstrates our commitment to fulfilling international obligations and maintaining world peace," he said.
\n
Over the past 35 years, Chinese peacekeeping forces have gradually moved toward a scientific and institutionalized path, forming principles, policies, and action guidelines with Chinese characteristics that meet international standards, Wu said.
\n
Chinese peacekeeping forces have expanded from a single service branch to multiple military branches, transitioned from support and security tasks to comprehensive multifunctional roles, and extended their mission objectives from ceasefire monitoring to lasting peace, making significant contributions to world peace, he said.
\n
China's military has demonstrated its steadfast support for multilateralism and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter through practical actions, according to Wu.
\n
Zhang Junshe, a former researcher at the PLA Naval Research Academy, said that maintaining world peace is the duty of China as a major responsible country.
\n
"At the same time, the stronger China becomes, the more public security products the Chinese military can provide to the international community," he said. "Therefore, the growth of China's military power is increasing the force for maintaining peace in the world, and is not a threat."
\n
Since 2015, the MND's Peacekeeping Affairs Center has conducted 25 international training programs, training more than 1,600 peacekeepers from over 70 countries, ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said in a news briefing in July.
\n
Contact the writers at jiangchenglong@chinadaily.com.cn
The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping has drawn widespread and strong endorsement from world leaders, who described it as both timely and essential for building a more just and equitable international order.
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The Chinese president presented the initiative on Monday at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin. The initiative, focusing on the direction, principles and path for reforming the global governance system and institutions, was proposed as the United Nations marks its 80th founding anniversary this year.
\n
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Global Governance Initiative "is anchored in multilateralism and underscores the importance of safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law".
\n
"We need principled leadership to strengthen multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and deliver for people — as reflected in the Pact for the Future," Guterres said at the SCO Plus Meeting.
\n
The Pact for the Future, adopted by world leaders at the UN's Summit of the Future in September last year, is a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions toward a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world.
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According to a statement released by the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting on Monday that Russia supports the initiative and "is eager to engage in a substantive discussion of the proposals presented by our Chinese friends".
\n
"We have given careful consideration to the proposals put forward by President Xi Jinping for establishing a more effective and functional system of global governance. Such efforts are particularly relevant at a time when certain countries continue to pursue dictatorial practices in international affairs," Putin said.
\n
According to the Concept Paper on the GGI released by China's Foreign Ministry, the initiative does not seek to overturn the existing international order or create another framework, but rather to make existing institutions more effective, adaptable and capable of responding to global challenges and serving the interests of all countries, particularly developing ones.
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Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli also highlighted during the SCO Plus Meeting the need to make the global governance system more effective and efficient by placing the UN at its core.
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"In this context, the Global Governance Initiative proposed by China would help strengthen the multilateral system by making it more just, inclusive and equitable for a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wrote in a social media post that Malaysia fully supports the initiative, which he said is based on "justice, compassion, humanity and cooperation, with multilateralism at its core".
\n
"Malaysia steadfastly supports the Global Governance Initiative and urges that it be strengthened with greater determination to eliminate any form of imperialism, colonialism and oppression," he said in the post.
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who is also first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, wrote in a social media post that his country supports the GGI, as "it will contribute to the reform of the global governance system, in order to ensure the construction of a community with a shared future".
The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping has drawn widespread and strong endorsement from world leaders, who described it as both timely and essential for building a more just and equitable international order.
\n
The Chinese president presented the initiative on Monday at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin. The initiative, focusing on the direction, principles and path for reforming the global governance system and institutions, was proposed as the United Nations marks its 80th founding anniversary this year.
\n
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Global Governance Initiative "is anchored in multilateralism and underscores the importance of safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law".
\n
"We need principled leadership to strengthen multilateralism, uphold the rule of law, and deliver for people — as reflected in the Pact for the Future," Guterres said at the SCO Plus Meeting.
\n
The Pact for the Future, adopted by world leaders at the UN's Summit of the Future in September last year, is a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions toward a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world.
\n
According to a statement released by the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the meeting on Monday that Russia supports the initiative and "is eager to engage in a substantive discussion of the proposals presented by our Chinese friends".
\n
"We have given careful consideration to the proposals put forward by President Xi Jinping for establishing a more effective and functional system of global governance. Such efforts are particularly relevant at a time when certain countries continue to pursue dictatorial practices in international affairs," Putin said.
\n
According to the Concept Paper on the GGI released by China's Foreign Ministry, the initiative does not seek to overturn the existing international order or create another framework, but rather to make existing institutions more effective, adaptable and capable of responding to global challenges and serving the interests of all countries, particularly developing ones.
\n
Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli also highlighted during the SCO Plus Meeting the need to make the global governance system more effective and efficient by placing the UN at its core.
\n
"In this context, the Global Governance Initiative proposed by China would help strengthen the multilateral system by making it more just, inclusive and equitable for a community with a shared future for humanity," he said.
\n
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wrote in a social media post that Malaysia fully supports the initiative, which he said is based on "justice, compassion, humanity and cooperation, with multilateralism at its core".
\n
"Malaysia steadfastly supports the Global Governance Initiative and urges that it be strengthened with greater determination to eliminate any form of imperialism, colonialism and oppression," he said in the post.
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who is also first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, wrote in a social media post that his country supports the GGI, as "it will contribute to the reform of the global governance system, in order to ensure the construction of a community with a shared future".
The historical trend of justice prevailing over evil is inexorable, and the link between peace and development is undeniable, experts said on Tuesday at a symposium in Beijing.
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The international symposium on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War drew more than 150 participants, including over 30 scholars and experts from countries such as Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, the United States, Brazil, Japan and Nigeria.
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"The struggle of the Chinese people undermined Japan's invasion plans and was a crucial part of World War II," said Dmitrii Novikov, deputy chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia.
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Gao Xiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said China was the first to expose the aggressive nature of fascism and, through national sacrifice, "raised the banner of the ground forces in the World Anti-Fascist War".
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Qu Qingshan, president of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Japan's militaristic invasion of Northeast China on Sept 18, 1931, marked the beginning of the war of resistance and also the start of the World Anti-Fascist War.
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"The Communist Party of China was not only dedicated to promoting the establishment of a domestic united front against Japanese aggression, but also had a broad strategic vision to actively work toward creating a worldwide united front against fascism," Gao said.
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Georgios Katrougkalos, former foreign minister of Greece, highlighted the deaths of 35 million Chinese people during the war, noting the extraordinary importance the Chinese people attach to their sacrifices.
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Wang Jianlang, president of the Chinese Society for the History of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said the war was fought not only for national independence, but also to maintain world peace.
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"The history underscores the importance of building a community with a shared future for humanity and strengthening international cooperation across differences while opposing unilateralism and hegemony," Wang said.
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Novikov said that while the West justifies aggression and sanctions today, most countries support the central role of the United Nations in security and development. He added that new horizons for harmonious cooperation among civilizations have opened as more regions embrace the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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Ling Huanxin, general and political commissar from the People's Liberation Army's Academy of Military Science, said the postwar international order should be strengthened and developed based on the interests of all humanity, including the voices of the Global South.
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Ehizuelen Michael Mitchell Omoruyi, a Nigerian scholar, said the Chinese victory signifies more than resistance.
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"It also represents hope for other developing countries, as China's path shows that peace and development are inseparable," he said.
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Citing the inclusive progress of the Belt and Road Initiative, Katrougkalos said peace is more sustainable when underpinned by economic opportunity and development.
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"Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, equality and mutual respect," he said.
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lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn
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The historical trend of justice prevailing over evil is inexorable, and the link between peace and development is undeniable, experts said on Tuesday at a symposium in Beijing.
\n
The international symposium on the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War drew more than 150 participants, including over 30 scholars and experts from countries such as Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, the United States, Brazil, Japan and Nigeria.
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"The struggle of the Chinese people undermined Japan's invasion plans and was a crucial part of World War II," said Dmitrii Novikov, deputy chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia.
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Gao Xiang, president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said China was the first to expose the aggressive nature of fascism and, through national sacrifice, "raised the banner of the ground forces in the World Anti-Fascist War".
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Qu Qingshan, president of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Japan's militaristic invasion of Northeast China on Sept 18, 1931, marked the beginning of the war of resistance and also the start of the World Anti-Fascist War.
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"The Communist Party of China was not only dedicated to promoting the establishment of a domestic united front against Japanese aggression, but also had a broad strategic vision to actively work toward creating a worldwide united front against fascism," Gao said.
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Georgios Katrougkalos, former foreign minister of Greece, highlighted the deaths of 35 million Chinese people during the war, noting the extraordinary importance the Chinese people attach to their sacrifices.
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Wang Jianlang, president of the Chinese Society for the History of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said the war was fought not only for national independence, but also to maintain world peace.
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"The history underscores the importance of building a community with a shared future for humanity and strengthening international cooperation across differences while opposing unilateralism and hegemony," Wang said.
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Novikov said that while the West justifies aggression and sanctions today, most countries support the central role of the United Nations in security and development. He added that new horizons for harmonious cooperation among civilizations have opened as more regions embrace the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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Ling Huanxin, general and political commissar from the People's Liberation Army's Academy of Military Science, said the postwar international order should be strengthened and developed based on the interests of all humanity, including the voices of the Global South.
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Ehizuelen Michael Mitchell Omoruyi, a Nigerian scholar, said the Chinese victory signifies more than resistance.
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"It also represents hope for other developing countries, as China's path shows that peace and development are inseparable," he said.
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Citing the inclusive progress of the Belt and Road Initiative, Katrougkalos said peace is more sustainable when underpinned by economic opportunity and development.
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"Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, equality and mutual respect," he said.
People take photos in front of the "impression of the national gateway" floral display at the Beijing Railway Station plaza on Monday. Other themed floral installations have also been erected at Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station and Qinghe Railway Station.
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People take photos in front of the "impression of the national gateway" floral display at the Beijing Railway Station plaza on Monday. Other themed floral installations have also been erected at Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station and Qinghe Railway Station.
An instructor teaches young people how to play the zhamunian, a traditional Tibetan musical instrument, at a night school in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on Monday. The school, which aims to enroll 680 students, offers 14 courses, including painting, floral art, and coffee and tea art. Besides enriching the lives of young people, the school serves as a platform for the inheritance and promotion of Tibetan culture.
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An instructor teaches young people how to play the zhamunian, a traditional Tibetan musical instrument, at a night school in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on Monday. The school, which aims to enroll 680 students, offers 14 courses, including painting, floral art, and coffee and tea art. Besides enriching the lives of young people, the school serves as a platform for the inheritance and promotion of Tibetan culture.
Representatives from the Hong Kong community are filled with a sense of anticipation about the grand parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) that will be held in Beijing on Wednesday, saying it will serve as a demonstration of both the nation's defense prowess and its determination to preserve peace.
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The V-Day military procession, scheduled to start at 9 am in Tian'anmen Square, will feature a march-past of troops involving 45 formations and echelons. A 360-member delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, will attend.
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Among the delegates is Hong Kong lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-fun. She said the streets of Beijing are adorned with beautiful decorations, which enhance the commemorative atmosphere. National security is vital for development, she said, adding that a robust military protects China from the threat of war.
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Leung said that Chinese people cherish peace because they have experienced the hardships of war, adding that she is confident that by strengthening its military prowess, China will make substantial contributions to global peace.
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Angus Ng Hok-ming, chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Association who is also part of the delegation, said he believes the magnificence of the parade will fill him with national pride. He said the younger generation should perform their duties to the country and pledged to share his insights with peers back in Hong Kong, adding that he hopes the nation's thriving growth will motivate more young people to contribute to national development.
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Celebratory events, exhibitions and seminars are taking place across Hong Kong to mark the victory in the war against Japanese aggression, and to pay tribute to martyrs and highlight the nation's progress.
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Speed skater Sidney Chu, 25, said he is keen to watch the parade on TV. He said that the event will not only showcase the nation's achievements, but will also underscore its commitment to peace and security.
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Chu said he believes that the young generation, including athletes like himself, will draw inspiration from the nation's progress and pursue excellence in their fields with confidence, thereby adding to the nation's prestige.
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Choi Kwok-hung, a 61-year-old property management professional, made a long trip from his home in Tin Shui Wai to the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence on Tuesday to visit an exhibition focused on the history of resistance in Guangdong province and Hong Kong during wartime.
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The exhibition is divided into three sections, detailing the fall of Guangdong and Hong Kong, the valiant resistance in these regions and the triumph in the war of resistance. It also features around 40 wartime artifacts, including silver rings awarded to people who served in the Zhongshan People's Anti-Japanese Volunteer Battalion in November 1944, as well as a book authored by renowned Chinese writer Guo Moruo, titled Understanding the Total War of Resistance — one of Guangzhou's representative anti-war cultural works.
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An avid history buff since his school days — especially in Chinese history — Choi has been eagerly anticipating the parade. He stressed the importance of observing the latest military technology and of understanding the deeper significance it holds as a demonstration of the nation's capacity for self-defense.
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Retired educator Iris Leung, who had previously visited the museum, said she returned especially to see this exhibition. Leung said she plans to participate in the city's commemorative event at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden on Wednesday morning and then watch the parade on TV at home.
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Leung said she hopes the various events can provide young people with insights into China's history and help them understand how their ancestors bravely faced adversity and made many sacrifices to protect the nation.
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amberwu@chinadailyhk.com
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Representatives from the Hong Kong community are filled with a sense of anticipation about the grand parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) that will be held in Beijing on Wednesday, saying it will serve as a demonstration of both the nation's defense prowess and its determination to preserve peace.
\n
The V-Day military procession, scheduled to start at 9 am in Tian'anmen Square, will feature a march-past of troops involving 45 formations and echelons. A 360-member delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, led by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, will attend.
\n
Among the delegates is Hong Kong lawmaker Priscilla Leung Mei-fun. She said the streets of Beijing are adorned with beautiful decorations, which enhance the commemorative atmosphere. National security is vital for development, she said, adding that a robust military protects China from the threat of war.
\n
Leung said that Chinese people cherish peace because they have experienced the hardships of war, adding that she is confident that by strengthening its military prowess, China will make substantial contributions to global peace.
\n
Angus Ng Hok-ming, chairman of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Youth Association who is also part of the delegation, said he believes the magnificence of the parade will fill him with national pride. He said the younger generation should perform their duties to the country and pledged to share his insights with peers back in Hong Kong, adding that he hopes the nation's thriving growth will motivate more young people to contribute to national development.
\n
Celebratory events, exhibitions and seminars are taking place across Hong Kong to mark the victory in the war against Japanese aggression, and to pay tribute to martyrs and highlight the nation's progress.
\n
Speed skater Sidney Chu, 25, said he is keen to watch the parade on TV. He said that the event will not only showcase the nation's achievements, but will also underscore its commitment to peace and security.
\n
Chu said he believes that the young generation, including athletes like himself, will draw inspiration from the nation's progress and pursue excellence in their fields with confidence, thereby adding to the nation's prestige.
\n
Choi Kwok-hung, a 61-year-old property management professional, made a long trip from his home in Tin Shui Wai to the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence on Tuesday to visit an exhibition focused on the history of resistance in Guangdong province and Hong Kong during wartime.
\n
The exhibition is divided into three sections, detailing the fall of Guangdong and Hong Kong, the valiant resistance in these regions and the triumph in the war of resistance. It also features around 40 wartime artifacts, including silver rings awarded to people who served in the Zhongshan People's Anti-Japanese Volunteer Battalion in November 1944, as well as a book authored by renowned Chinese writer Guo Moruo, titled Understanding the Total War of Resistance — one of Guangzhou's representative anti-war cultural works.
\n
An avid history buff since his school days — especially in Chinese history — Choi has been eagerly anticipating the parade. He stressed the importance of observing the latest military technology and of understanding the deeper significance it holds as a demonstration of the nation's capacity for self-defense.
\n
Retired educator Iris Leung, who had previously visited the museum, said she returned especially to see this exhibition. Leung said she plans to participate in the city's commemorative event at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden on Wednesday morning and then watch the parade on TV at home.
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Leung said she hopes the various events can provide young people with insights into China's history and help them understand how their ancestors bravely faced adversity and made many sacrifices to protect the nation.
Shanghai East Hospital said Friday that a patient from Hainan province has become the latest beneficiary of a spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bichannel dual-media, or UBD, which reduces incisions from about 20 centimeters to 1 cm.
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The innovative procedure, developed by Professor He Shisheng of the hospital's minimally invasive spine center, represents a major milestone in spinal operations, the hospital said. The technology has secured 40 patents after a decade of research, according to the hospital affiliated with Tongji University.
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While traditional open surgeries require incisions of roughly 20 cm, UBD limits them to about 1 cm, offering significant benefits for patients with complex spinal conditions, the hospital said. The technology uses dual channels — one providing a high-definition visual field and the other allowing precise operation in the affected area.
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The latest patient, a 43-year-old man from Hainan province, sought treatment in Shanghai after months of persistent back and leg pain that made walking difficult. His symptoms began as soreness after activity but worsened to the point that he had to stop walking every few dozen meters.
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Local hospitals diagnosed him with high-grade lumbar disc herniation with calcification and severe spinal canal stenosis, a complex and dangerous condition that could lead to paralysis if aggravated. Several hospitals recommended traditional surgery, which involves significant trauma and poses risks for heavy bleeding and infection.
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After learning about He's UBD technology, the patient traveled to Shanghai for treatment.
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In a surgical space measured in millimeters, doctors avoided critical nerves and blood vessels while removing calcified disc tissue. The patient's surgery lasted about an hour, and he was able to get out of bed independently the same day.
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"Minimally invasive spinal surgery in China has transitioned from importing experience from abroad to achieving independent innovation at a rapid pace over the past decade," He said.
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The professor said the dual-channel design is key, forming a V-shaped angle to ensure full visibility throughout the surgery and prevent instruments and mirrors from colliding. The specialized optical endoscope is just 2.7 millimeters thick, a significant breakthrough in craftsmanship, he added. These innovations have been patented.
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Since being introduced in China in 2021, UBD technology has been used in about 100 hospitals nationwide, benefiting nearly 4,000 patients, according to He.
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In 2024, the technology was adopted at a leading spine specialty hospital in Japan, where about 20 patients have been treated with it. International training centers have also been established in Japan and Thailand, drawing spinal surgeons from Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and India to observe and learn the procedure.
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"Many of the experts are planning to adopt UBD technology. The registration of the relevant instruments is currently underway both domestically and internationally," He said. "I hope this original technology from China will be promoted globally, benefiting patients worldwide."
Shanghai East Hospital said Friday that a patient from Hainan province has become the latest beneficiary of a spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bichannel dual-media, or UBD, which reduces incisions from about 20 centimeters to 1 cm.
\n
The innovative procedure, developed by Professor He Shisheng of the hospital's minimally invasive spine center, represents a major milestone in spinal operations, the hospital said. The technology has secured 40 patents after a decade of research, according to the hospital affiliated with Tongji University.
\n
While traditional open surgeries require incisions of roughly 20 cm, UBD limits them to about 1 cm, offering significant benefits for patients with complex spinal conditions, the hospital said. The technology uses dual channels — one providing a high-definition visual field and the other allowing precise operation in the affected area.
\n
The latest patient, a 43-year-old man from Hainan province, sought treatment in Shanghai after months of persistent back and leg pain that made walking difficult. His symptoms began as soreness after activity but worsened to the point that he had to stop walking every few dozen meters.
\n
Local hospitals diagnosed him with high-grade lumbar disc herniation with calcification and severe spinal canal stenosis, a complex and dangerous condition that could lead to paralysis if aggravated. Several hospitals recommended traditional surgery, which involves significant trauma and poses risks for heavy bleeding and infection.
\n
After learning about He's UBD technology, the patient traveled to Shanghai for treatment.
\n
In a surgical space measured in millimeters, doctors avoided critical nerves and blood vessels while removing calcified disc tissue. The patient's surgery lasted about an hour, and he was able to get out of bed independently the same day.
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"Minimally invasive spinal surgery in China has transitioned from importing experience from abroad to achieving independent innovation at a rapid pace over the past decade," He said.
\n
The professor said the dual-channel design is key, forming a V-shaped angle to ensure full visibility throughout the surgery and prevent instruments and mirrors from colliding. The specialized optical endoscope is just 2.7 millimeters thick, a significant breakthrough in craftsmanship, he added. These innovations have been patented.
\n
Since being introduced in China in 2021, UBD technology has been used in about 100 hospitals nationwide, benefiting nearly 4,000 patients, according to He.
\n
In 2024, the technology was adopted at a leading spine specialty hospital in Japan, where about 20 patients have been treated with it. International training centers have also been established in Japan and Thailand, drawing spinal surgeons from Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and India to observe and learn the procedure.
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"Many of the experts are planning to adopt UBD technology. The registration of the relevant instruments is currently underway both domestically and internationally," He said. "I hope this original technology from China will be promoted globally, benefiting patients worldwide."
China has implemented a new guideline to combat illegal fishing and strengthen port inspections of foreign fishing vessels, aiming to fulfill its obligations as a responsible nation engaged in the fishing industry and enhance global fisheries governance, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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The guideline — jointly released by the ministry and five other departments, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and the General Administration of Customs — calls for stricter port state controls in line with international rules.
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It urges authorities nationwide to strengthen monitoring of foreign fishing vessels entering Chinese ports, as the country is committed to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing — a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization treaty regarded as the most important global instrument against illegal fishing. China formally joined the agreement in April.
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While highlighting "zero tolerance" toward illegal fishing, the guideline also requires greater efforts to protect marine resources and promote sustainable use. Authorities are ordered to enforce port entry reviews, publish designated port lists, implement vessel entry reporting and deny entry to vessels involved in unlawful activities, it said.
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Additionally, authorities are tasked with conducting impartial inspections of incoming vessels, standardizing port services, improving information sharing, strengthening the management of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of vessels.
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The release of the guideline provides strong institutional support for implementing the agreement, the ministry said.
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Luo Yi, vice-president of Shanghai Ocean University, said the agreement is meant to block illegally caught fish from entering domestic and international markets through ports.
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China aims to strictly implement port entry measures by designating a list of inspection ports, defining the scope of vessels subject to oversight, and enforcing pre-arrival reporting requirements, Luo said at an earlier news conference.
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Meanwhile, China is working to revise its fisheries law to better align with the agreement. Lawmakers deliberated draft revisions to the Fisheries Law in June, which include provisions supporting port state measures and provide a legal foundation for enforcement.
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The latest guideline also calls for stronger coordination and broader international cooperation in fisheries enforcement.
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zhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn
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China has implemented a new guideline to combat illegal fishing and strengthen port inspections of foreign fishing vessels, aiming to fulfill its obligations as a responsible nation engaged in the fishing industry and enhance global fisheries governance, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
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The guideline — jointly released by the ministry and five other departments, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and the General Administration of Customs — calls for stricter port state controls in line with international rules.
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It urges authorities nationwide to strengthen monitoring of foreign fishing vessels entering Chinese ports, as the country is committed to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing — a United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization treaty regarded as the most important global instrument against illegal fishing. China formally joined the agreement in April.
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While highlighting "zero tolerance" toward illegal fishing, the guideline also requires greater efforts to protect marine resources and promote sustainable use. Authorities are ordered to enforce port entry reviews, publish designated port lists, implement vessel entry reporting and deny entry to vessels involved in unlawful activities, it said.
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Additionally, authorities are tasked with conducting impartial inspections of incoming vessels, standardizing port services, improving information sharing, strengthening the management of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of vessels.
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The release of the guideline provides strong institutional support for implementing the agreement, the ministry said.
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Luo Yi, vice-president of Shanghai Ocean University, said the agreement is meant to block illegally caught fish from entering domestic and international markets through ports.
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China aims to strictly implement port entry measures by designating a list of inspection ports, defining the scope of vessels subject to oversight, and enforcing pre-arrival reporting requirements, Luo said at an earlier news conference.
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Meanwhile, China is working to revise its fisheries law to better align with the agreement. Lawmakers deliberated draft revisions to the Fisheries Law in June, which include provisions supporting port state measures and provide a legal foundation for enforcement.
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The latest guideline also calls for stronger coordination and broader international cooperation in fisheries enforcement.
China-Kazakhstan trade is expected to see robust growth over the next five years, after bilateral trade hit a record high in 2024, setting the stage for further expansion in energy, agriculture, transport and emerging industries, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday.
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Speaking at the eighth meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Committee in Beijing, Tokayev said the goal is to further expand trade over the next five years, with both countries having the capacity to achieve such an objective.
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China-Kazakhstan bilateral trade value grew 6.8 percent year-on-year to $43.82 billion last year, China's General Administration of Customs said.
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Crude oil, natural gas, minerals and agricultural products constitute Kazakhstan's main shipments to China. China exports mainly manufacturing equipment, trains, steel, vehicles, electronics, textiles, garments and household appliances to Kazakhstan.
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Economic and trade relations between China and Kazakhstan are expected to broaden in the coming years, underpinned by cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and advancing projects in energy, logistics and agriculture, said Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
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To translate such prospects into tangible outcomes, businesses from China and Kazakhstan signed more than 70 agreements worth $15 billion across a range of industries at the committee's eighth meeting.
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China has invested $27 billion in Kazakhstan's economy, with over 6,000 businesses involving Chinese capital, ranging from State-owned enterprises such as China National Petroleum Corp to technology groups like Huawei, according to information released by the Kazakh government.
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Market watchers and exporters said that amid growing pressure in the global economy, cooperation between China and Kazakhstan has not only helped stabilize Eurasian industrial links and keep China-Europe freight train services running smoothly, but also contributed to global energy security.
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With improved connectivity through projects such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and newly built roads, the two countries still have ample room to further align their development strategies, said Chen Jianwei, a researcher at the University of International Business and Economics' Academy of China Open Economy Studies in Beijing.
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The TITR is a rail freight corridor linking China and the European Union through Central Asia, the Caucasus, Turkiye and Eastern Europe, said the Tokyo-based Asian Development Bank Institute.
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"They are also exploring new areas of cooperation, particularly in the trade of industrial goods, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and green energy development. They will provide fresh momentum for bilateral economic ties," said Chen.
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After hosting a major import-export exhibition in Astana in June, Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co, a State-owned enterprise based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, said the three-day event attracted more than 5,000 business participants and generated deals worth over 800 million yuan ($111.93 million). The company plans to hold additional trade fairs in both China and Kazakhstan in the coming years, according to Nanjing Customs.
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Wei Qingwen, president of the group's technology branch, said his unit has established a physical platform in Nanjing and is promoting foreign trade with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries in sectors such as agricultural products, mineral resources and automobiles.
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Ningbo Kingbird Power Tools Co, a manufacturer of power tools and small household appliances in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, saw its exports to Kazakhstan reach 23 million yuan in the first seven months, up more than 100 percent year-on-year, said Ningbo Customs.
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Hu Yongbin, a manager at the company's foreign trade unit, said the surge was mainly driven by Kazakhstan's rising demand for affordable and durable household products, as well as smoother logistics channels under the BRI.
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"More Kazakh distributors are turning to Chinese suppliers like us because of the combination of cost-effectiveness and quick delivery," Hu said.
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zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn
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China-Kazakhstan trade is expected to see robust growth over the next five years, after bilateral trade hit a record high in 2024, setting the stage for further expansion in energy, agriculture, transport and emerging industries, said Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Tuesday.
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Speaking at the eighth meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Committee in Beijing, Tokayev said the goal is to further expand trade over the next five years, with both countries having the capacity to achieve such an objective.
\n
China-Kazakhstan bilateral trade value grew 6.8 percent year-on-year to $43.82 billion last year, China's General Administration of Customs said.
\n
Crude oil, natural gas, minerals and agricultural products constitute Kazakhstan's main shipments to China. China exports mainly manufacturing equipment, trains, steel, vehicles, electronics, textiles, garments and household appliances to Kazakhstan.
\n
Economic and trade relations between China and Kazakhstan are expected to broaden in the coming years, underpinned by cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and advancing projects in energy, logistics and agriculture, said Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
\n
To translate such prospects into tangible outcomes, businesses from China and Kazakhstan signed more than 70 agreements worth $15 billion across a range of industries at the committee's eighth meeting.
\n
China has invested $27 billion in Kazakhstan's economy, with over 6,000 businesses involving Chinese capital, ranging from State-owned enterprises such as China National Petroleum Corp to technology groups like Huawei, according to information released by the Kazakh government.
\n
Market watchers and exporters said that amid growing pressure in the global economy, cooperation between China and Kazakhstan has not only helped stabilize Eurasian industrial links and keep China-Europe freight train services running smoothly, but also contributed to global energy security.
\n
With improved connectivity through projects such as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and newly built roads, the two countries still have ample room to further align their development strategies, said Chen Jianwei, a researcher at the University of International Business and Economics' Academy of China Open Economy Studies in Beijing.
\n
The TITR is a rail freight corridor linking China and the European Union through Central Asia, the Caucasus, Turkiye and Eastern Europe, said the Tokyo-based Asian Development Bank Institute.
\n
"They are also exploring new areas of cooperation, particularly in the trade of industrial goods, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and green energy development. They will provide fresh momentum for bilateral economic ties," said Chen.
\n
After hosting a major import-export exhibition in Astana in June, Jiangsu SOHO Holdings Group Co, a State-owned enterprise based in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, said the three-day event attracted more than 5,000 business participants and generated deals worth over 800 million yuan ($111.93 million). The company plans to hold additional trade fairs in both China and Kazakhstan in the coming years, according to Nanjing Customs.
\n
Wei Qingwen, president of the group's technology branch, said his unit has established a physical platform in Nanjing and is promoting foreign trade with Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries in sectors such as agricultural products, mineral resources and automobiles.
\n
Ningbo Kingbird Power Tools Co, a manufacturer of power tools and small household appliances in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, saw its exports to Kazakhstan reach 23 million yuan in the first seven months, up more than 100 percent year-on-year, said Ningbo Customs.
\n
Hu Yongbin, a manager at the company's foreign trade unit, said the surge was mainly driven by Kazakhstan's rising demand for affordable and durable household products, as well as smoother logistics channels under the BRI.
\n
"More Kazakh distributors are turning to Chinese suppliers like us because of the combination of cost-effectiveness and quick delivery," Hu said.
A freight inspector from Yuci Station in Shanxi province checks the loading and securing of cargo on every railcar amid scorching heat impacting the area. The inspectors' vigilance guarantees trains depart safely and on time, showing a "sentry spirit" of railway freight transport.
A freight inspector from Yuci Station in Shanxi province checks the loading and securing of cargo on every railcar amid scorching heat impacting the area. The inspectors' vigilance guarantees trains depart safely and on time, showing a "sentry spirit" of railway freight transport.
An electric vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle is on display at the 23rd China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province. The expo is on from Monday to Thursday.
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An electric vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicle is on display at the 23rd China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province. The expo is on from Monday to Thursday.
China launched an energy cooperation platform within Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in Beijing on Tuesday, signaling a major push to deepen collaboration on energy and drive green transition across the region.
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The diverse resources, markets, and technologies within SCO countries, particularly the abundance of renewable energy resources, create significant opportunities and a promising outlook for collaboration in the renewable energy sector, said Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration.
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"Energy cooperation is a vital component of practical regional collaboration," he said.
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"China is committed to collaborating with SCO nations on long-term, sustainable energy initiatives to expedite the transition toward a green and low-carbon energy future."
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Ever since China assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO in July last year, Chinese companies have signed, begun or completed over 160 power and renewable energy projects and more than 60 oil and gas projects in other SCO countries, totaling around 380 billion yuan ($52.5 billion), according to data released by the administration.
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These projects are a powerful engine for regional economic and social development, it said.
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The administration will further leverage the platform to deepen practical exchanges and cooperation with other SCO countries in the energy sector, explore new avenues for clean energy collaboration, enhance regional energy governance, and create a secure, green, and shared development platform, Wang said.
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There has been a surge in renewable energy collaboration between China and other SCO partners recently, fueling a considerable expansion of green energy capacity throughout the region and playing a key role in global decarbonization initiatives, said industry experts.
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According to Li Sheng, director-general of the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, China is heavily focused on solar and wind power in its energy cooperation with other SCO countries.
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SCO countries already hold a significant position in the global renewable energy market, he said.
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By the end of 2024, their installed renewable energy capacity exceeded 2.3 billion kilowatts, roughly half of the world's total, data from CREEI show.
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"SCO countries possess abundant renewable resources, while China's leading renewable energy technologies, strong project construction capabilities, and complete industrial chain can complement the SCO's energy resources, industrial needs and market opportunities, fostering regional renewable energy development and mutual benefit," Li said.
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"The future of renewable energy cooperation between China and other SCO countries is promising."
China launched an energy cooperation platform within Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states in Beijing on Tuesday, signaling a major push to deepen collaboration on energy and drive green transition across the region.
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The diverse resources, markets, and technologies within SCO countries, particularly the abundance of renewable energy resources, create significant opportunities and a promising outlook for collaboration in the renewable energy sector, said Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration.
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"Energy cooperation is a vital component of practical regional collaboration," he said.
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"China is committed to collaborating with SCO nations on long-term, sustainable energy initiatives to expedite the transition toward a green and low-carbon energy future."
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Ever since China assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO in July last year, Chinese companies have signed, begun or completed over 160 power and renewable energy projects and more than 60 oil and gas projects in other SCO countries, totaling around 380 billion yuan ($52.5 billion), according to data released by the administration.
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These projects are a powerful engine for regional economic and social development, it said.
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The administration will further leverage the platform to deepen practical exchanges and cooperation with other SCO countries in the energy sector, explore new avenues for clean energy collaboration, enhance regional energy governance, and create a secure, green, and shared development platform, Wang said.
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There has been a surge in renewable energy collaboration between China and other SCO partners recently, fueling a considerable expansion of green energy capacity throughout the region and playing a key role in global decarbonization initiatives, said industry experts.
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According to Li Sheng, director-general of the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, China is heavily focused on solar and wind power in its energy cooperation with other SCO countries.
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SCO countries already hold a significant position in the global renewable energy market, he said.
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By the end of 2024, their installed renewable energy capacity exceeded 2.3 billion kilowatts, roughly half of the world's total, data from CREEI show.
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"SCO countries possess abundant renewable resources, while China's leading renewable energy technologies, strong project construction capabilities, and complete industrial chain can complement the SCO's energy resources, industrial needs and market opportunities, fostering regional renewable energy development and mutual benefit," Li said.
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"The future of renewable energy cooperation between China and other SCO countries is promising."
Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is ramping up efforts to leverage fast-developing artificial intelligence technology to boost the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises and increase product sales of merchants.
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Alibaba's business-to-business online trading platform 1688 has rolled out a series of AI-powered tools to help buyers search and select products more efficiently, improve the efficiency and intelligence level of management, and reduce operational costs.
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The platform has updated its AI digital employees, who will take charge of fundamental operational tasks, such as releasing product information and formulating marketing activities, while analyzing market trends and making business strategies.
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Currently, the company has integrated Alibaba's Qwen large language models and Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's open-source models into its systems, as it is committed to empowering businesses through the in-depth application of AI, and providing strong support for the digital transformation of traditional industries.
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Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said AI is improving all parts of e-commerce, from supply chains to how businesses interact with customers, while the shift toward digital platforms and AI-driven trade opens new frontiers for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which now have digital tools to engage with international markets.
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Mo noted that the use of AI has entered a new stage, with major internet companies accelerating AI applications in fields including consumption and production, injecting strong momentum for future innovation and development.
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The State Council, China's Cabinet, recently issued a guideline on deeply implementing the "AI Plus" initiative. The country will promote the use of AI in science and technology, industrial development, consumption, people's well-being, governance capability and global cooperation, according to the guideline.
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By 2027, China will achieve extensive and deep integration of AI in six key sectors, with the penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents surpassing 70 percent, and this figure will exceed 90 percent by 2030, the guideline said.
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Pan Helin, a member of the Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, which is part of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said more efforts should be made to give full play to platform enterprises' advantages in AI and big data, to expand the application scenarios of AI in a wider range of sectors.
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For SMEs, AI is not only a cutting-edge technology, but also one that provides a valuable opportunity for achieving transformation and upgrading, and improving the core competitiveness of enterprises, he added.
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Alibaba is betting big on AI and has announced it will invest more than 380 billion yuan ($53.2 billion) in building cloud and AI hardware infrastructure over the next three years.
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The company said that its revenue increased 2 percent year-on-year to 247.65 billion yuan during the April-June period, with its core e-commerce and cloud computing businesses reporting robust growth.
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Revenue from its cloud business rose 26 percent year-on-year to 33.4 billion yuan during the period. This momentum was primarily driven by public cloud revenue growth, including the increasing adoption of AI-related products.
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AI-related product revenue achieved triple-digit year-on-year growth for the eighth consecutive quarter. As AI demand continues to grow rapidly, the company said it is seeing increased demand for computing, storage and other public cloud services to support AI adoption.
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It will continue to invest in anticipation of customer growth and technology innovation, including AI products and services, to increase cloud adoption for AI.
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fanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is ramping up efforts to leverage fast-developing artificial intelligence technology to boost the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises and increase product sales of merchants.
\n
Alibaba's business-to-business online trading platform 1688 has rolled out a series of AI-powered tools to help buyers search and select products more efficiently, improve the efficiency and intelligence level of management, and reduce operational costs.
\n
The platform has updated its AI digital employees, who will take charge of fundamental operational tasks, such as releasing product information and formulating marketing activities, while analyzing market trends and making business strategies.
\n
Currently, the company has integrated Alibaba's Qwen large language models and Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's open-source models into its systems, as it is committed to empowering businesses through the in-depth application of AI, and providing strong support for the digital transformation of traditional industries.
\n
Mo Daiqing, a senior analyst at the Internet Economy Institute, a domestic consultancy, said AI is improving all parts of e-commerce, from supply chains to how businesses interact with customers, while the shift toward digital platforms and AI-driven trade opens new frontiers for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, which now have digital tools to engage with international markets.
\n
Mo noted that the use of AI has entered a new stage, with major internet companies accelerating AI applications in fields including consumption and production, injecting strong momentum for future innovation and development.
\n
The State Council, China's Cabinet, recently issued a guideline on deeply implementing the "AI Plus" initiative. The country will promote the use of AI in science and technology, industrial development, consumption, people's well-being, governance capability and global cooperation, according to the guideline.
\n
By 2027, China will achieve extensive and deep integration of AI in six key sectors, with the penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents surpassing 70 percent, and this figure will exceed 90 percent by 2030, the guideline said.
\n
Pan Helin, a member of the Expert Committee for Information and Communication Economy, which is part of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, said more efforts should be made to give full play to platform enterprises' advantages in AI and big data, to expand the application scenarios of AI in a wider range of sectors.
\n
For SMEs, AI is not only a cutting-edge technology, but also one that provides a valuable opportunity for achieving transformation and upgrading, and improving the core competitiveness of enterprises, he added.
\n
Alibaba is betting big on AI and has announced it will invest more than 380 billion yuan ($53.2 billion) in building cloud and AI hardware infrastructure over the next three years.
\n
The company said that its revenue increased 2 percent year-on-year to 247.65 billion yuan during the April-June period, with its core e-commerce and cloud computing businesses reporting robust growth.
\n
Revenue from its cloud business rose 26 percent year-on-year to 33.4 billion yuan during the period. This momentum was primarily driven by public cloud revenue growth, including the increasing adoption of AI-related products.
\n
AI-related product revenue achieved triple-digit year-on-year growth for the eighth consecutive quarter. As AI demand continues to grow rapidly, the company said it is seeing increased demand for computing, storage and other public cloud services to support AI adoption.
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It will continue to invest in anticipation of customer growth and technology innovation, including AI products and services, to increase cloud adoption for AI.
Entrepreneurs from across the Taiwan Strait emphasized leveraging technological innovation to promote industrial integration during an economic and trade exchange event held in Weifang, Shandong province on Tuesday.
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The event saw six cooperation agreements signed between enterprises from Shandong and Taiwan provinces covering sectors such as eco-agriculture, new materials, e-commerce platforms and food processing.
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Chiao Yu-Lon, chairman of Walsin Lihwa Corp, said technological innovation and industrial upgrading, particularly following the nation's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), have created new growth drivers, providing cooperation opportunities for enterprises from both sides of the Strait.
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"The Chinese mainland's complete industrial structure and strong research and development capabilities provide a solid foundation," Chiao said, calling for entrepreneurs across the Strait to fully leverage their respective strengths to form a symbiotic industrial chain — a move that promises mutual benefits.
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In recent years, Shandong has focused on major strategic initiatives like rural vitalization and replacing old growth drivers with new ones, such as modern agriculture and smart manufacturing. The province has continuously optimized services for Taiwan-based businesses, implemented policies benefiting Taiwan compatriots, and provided comprehensive support for students and youth from Taiwan seeking internships, employment and entrepreneurship in the province. By the end of June 2025, the province had approved a cumulative total of 9,907 Taiwan-invested projects.
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Lee Chia-Ling, chairman of Heze Jahon Dehydrated Vegetables Co, came to Dingtao district of Heze in 2006 to set up a factory. Starting with a single dehydrated vegetable production line, her company has developed into a smart base for sorting dehydrated vegetables.
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This June, the company invested 140 million yuan ($19.59 million) in an AI-powered automated production facility, which will be put into use next month.
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Lee's company's annual production capacity has been maintained at over 30,000 metric tons, accounting for 25 percent of the dehydrated vegetable market in Shandong and over 5 percent of the national market, she said.
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"I have been in Heze for almost 20 years and I really like the investment environment here," Lee said. "Now, I am more confident in pursuing agriculture."
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Jointly organized by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the event aims to strengthen collaboration between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
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zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn
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Entrepreneurs from across the Taiwan Strait emphasized leveraging technological innovation to promote industrial integration during an economic and trade exchange event held in Weifang, Shandong province on Tuesday.
\n
The event saw six cooperation agreements signed between enterprises from Shandong and Taiwan provinces covering sectors such as eco-agriculture, new materials, e-commerce platforms and food processing.
\n
Chiao Yu-Lon, chairman of Walsin Lihwa Corp, said technological innovation and industrial upgrading, particularly following the nation's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), have created new growth drivers, providing cooperation opportunities for enterprises from both sides of the Strait.
\n
"The Chinese mainland's complete industrial structure and strong research and development capabilities provide a solid foundation," Chiao said, calling for entrepreneurs across the Strait to fully leverage their respective strengths to form a symbiotic industrial chain — a move that promises mutual benefits.
\n
In recent years, Shandong has focused on major strategic initiatives like rural vitalization and replacing old growth drivers with new ones, such as modern agriculture and smart manufacturing. The province has continuously optimized services for Taiwan-based businesses, implemented policies benefiting Taiwan compatriots, and provided comprehensive support for students and youth from Taiwan seeking internships, employment and entrepreneurship in the province. By the end of June 2025, the province had approved a cumulative total of 9,907 Taiwan-invested projects.
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Lee Chia-Ling, chairman of Heze Jahon Dehydrated Vegetables Co, came to Dingtao district of Heze in 2006 to set up a factory. Starting with a single dehydrated vegetable production line, her company has developed into a smart base for sorting dehydrated vegetables.
\n
This June, the company invested 140 million yuan ($19.59 million) in an AI-powered automated production facility, which will be put into use next month.
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Lee's company's annual production capacity has been maintained at over 30,000 metric tons, accounting for 25 percent of the dehydrated vegetable market in Shandong and over 5 percent of the national market, she said.
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"I have been in Heze for almost 20 years and I really like the investment environment here," Lee said. "Now, I am more confident in pursuing agriculture."
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Jointly organized by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, the event aims to strengthen collaboration between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 17 pips to 7.1089 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
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Digital publishing revenue hits new high
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China's digital publishing industry revenue reached a new high of 1.75 trillion yuan ($245.9 billion) in 2024, according to a recently released annual report on the industry. This figure represents an 8.07 percent increase year-on-year, with the digital revenue from books, newspapers and magazines showing steady progress, said the report.
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Yuan weakens against greenback
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 17 pips to 7.1089 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day.
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Digital publishing revenue hits new high
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China's digital publishing industry revenue reached a new high of 1.75 trillion yuan ($245.9 billion) in 2024, according to a recently released annual report on the industry. This figure represents an 8.07 percent increase year-on-year, with the digital revenue from books, newspapers and magazines showing steady progress, said the report.
The ongoing rally in China's A shares has underscored the importance of reform execution, and closing regulatory gaps further to safeguard market fairness and investor interest is vital to sustaining the bull run, said Liu Jipeng, a senior expert on the capital markets.
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"A slow bull trend has taken shape. The goal should be making it steady and long-lasting so that the capital market can serve as a platform for common prosperity, where the majority of investors can share returns, rather than only a few getting rich overnight," said Liu, a professor at the Business School of China University of Political Science and Law.
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While the divergence between China's economic slowdown pressures and its rising stock market has triggered discussions about the rally's stamina, Liu said that reform measures to better protect investors have provided a rational basis for the market upswing and will be key to its future course.
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"The current bullish trend is hard-won and reflects valuable lessons learned from the past 18 years," Liu said in an exclusive interview with China Daily. "The A-share market is never short of money — China's household savings have surpassed 160 trillion yuan ($22.4 trillion) — yet has long been weighed down by institutional shortcomings that limited investor confidence."
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Liu said that recent reforms have made a difference. Regulators, especially after Wu Qing took office as the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission early last year, have been more determined to close regulatory loopholes — including tightening rules on large shareholder share sales and enhancing investor protection.
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These reforms have improved market fairness, Liu said. "Ultimately, the market will only thrive if it protects the interests of millions of retail investors while serving the financing needs of enterprises."
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In May 2024, the CSRC issued new rules seen as the toughest yet on share reductions by major shareholders in the A-share market, prohibiting them from circumventing stake reduction regulations through means such as negotiated share transfers, short selling or other irregular practices.
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To make the rally long-lasting, Liu said more should be done to close remaining regulatory loopholes to further enhance market fairness and investor protection, including in areas such as IPO review and pricing, quantitative trading and large shareholders' stakes.
\n
"Capping the stake of the largest shareholder in listed companies is key to ensuring that the current slow bull run remains sustainable," Liu said. Otherwise, if major shareholders focus on off-loading stakes, the market will struggle to maintain momentum.
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He suggested that for new listings, the stake of the largest shareholder could be limited to around 30 percent, so that any further significant reductions would risk loss of control, thus encouraging controlling shareholders to concentrate on strengthening the company rather than pursuing quick cash-outs.
\n
On quantitative trading, Liu urged transitional rules to maintain fairness.
\n
"Just as automobiles once faced strict limits in their early days to protect horse-drawn carriages, quantitative trading also needs restrictions to safeguard traditional investors," he said, adding that proposals could include brief pauses in high-frequency trading and higher transaction fees for algorithm-driven strategies.
\n
"We must avoid polarization," Liu said, as the market should help generate wealth for the majority so that broader participation is encouraged and sustained.
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According to Liu, ensuring the rally's steady and long-lasting momentum is of strategic importance for China's economic transformation, as finance and technology are like two legs supporting a nation's rise — one cannot move far without the other.
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Looking at the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Liu stressed that China must further leverage the capital market as the strategic pivot to drive economic transformation and raise the role of capital finance — defined by him as an equity investment and financing system led by investment banking and rooted in the capital market.
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Proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development are expected to be studied at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, scheduled to be held in Beijing in October.
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At present, commercial banking still dominates financing in China, while the capital market plays a minor role. Rebalancing or even reversing this structure, Liu said, will be essential to spur technological innovation and expand household wealth.
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As China's per capita GDP surpassed $13,000, boosting property-based income has become increasingly important, underscoring the role of capital finance.
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"The A-share market will eventually shift from a retail-dominated market to one led by institutional investors, as in developed markets, allowing households to build wealth through the market via institutional investors such as corporate annuities, the social security fund and mutual funds."
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zhoulanxu@chinadaily.com.cn
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The ongoing rally in China's A shares has underscored the importance of reform execution, and closing regulatory gaps further to safeguard market fairness and investor interest is vital to sustaining the bull run, said Liu Jipeng, a senior expert on the capital markets.
\n
"A slow bull trend has taken shape. The goal should be making it steady and long-lasting so that the capital market can serve as a platform for common prosperity, where the majority of investors can share returns, rather than only a few getting rich overnight," said Liu, a professor at the Business School of China University of Political Science and Law.
\n
While the divergence between China's economic slowdown pressures and its rising stock market has triggered discussions about the rally's stamina, Liu said that reform measures to better protect investors have provided a rational basis for the market upswing and will be key to its future course.
\n
"The current bullish trend is hard-won and reflects valuable lessons learned from the past 18 years," Liu said in an exclusive interview with China Daily. "The A-share market is never short of money — China's household savings have surpassed 160 trillion yuan ($22.4 trillion) — yet has long been weighed down by institutional shortcomings that limited investor confidence."
\n
Liu said that recent reforms have made a difference. Regulators, especially after Wu Qing took office as the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission early last year, have been more determined to close regulatory loopholes — including tightening rules on large shareholder share sales and enhancing investor protection.
\n
These reforms have improved market fairness, Liu said. "Ultimately, the market will only thrive if it protects the interests of millions of retail investors while serving the financing needs of enterprises."
\n
In May 2024, the CSRC issued new rules seen as the toughest yet on share reductions by major shareholders in the A-share market, prohibiting them from circumventing stake reduction regulations through means such as negotiated share transfers, short selling or other irregular practices.
\n
To make the rally long-lasting, Liu said more should be done to close remaining regulatory loopholes to further enhance market fairness and investor protection, including in areas such as IPO review and pricing, quantitative trading and large shareholders' stakes.
\n
"Capping the stake of the largest shareholder in listed companies is key to ensuring that the current slow bull run remains sustainable," Liu said. Otherwise, if major shareholders focus on off-loading stakes, the market will struggle to maintain momentum.
\n
He suggested that for new listings, the stake of the largest shareholder could be limited to around 30 percent, so that any further significant reductions would risk loss of control, thus encouraging controlling shareholders to concentrate on strengthening the company rather than pursuing quick cash-outs.
\n
On quantitative trading, Liu urged transitional rules to maintain fairness.
\n
"Just as automobiles once faced strict limits in their early days to protect horse-drawn carriages, quantitative trading also needs restrictions to safeguard traditional investors," he said, adding that proposals could include brief pauses in high-frequency trading and higher transaction fees for algorithm-driven strategies.
\n
"We must avoid polarization," Liu said, as the market should help generate wealth for the majority so that broader participation is encouraged and sustained.
\n
According to Liu, ensuring the rally's steady and long-lasting momentum is of strategic importance for China's economic transformation, as finance and technology are like two legs supporting a nation's rise — one cannot move far without the other.
\n
Looking at the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Liu stressed that China must further leverage the capital market as the strategic pivot to drive economic transformation and raise the role of capital finance — defined by him as an equity investment and financing system led by investment banking and rooted in the capital market.
\n
Proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development are expected to be studied at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, scheduled to be held in Beijing in October.
\n
At present, commercial banking still dominates financing in China, while the capital market plays a minor role. Rebalancing or even reversing this structure, Liu said, will be essential to spur technological innovation and expand household wealth.
\n
As China's per capita GDP surpassed $13,000, boosting property-based income has become increasingly important, underscoring the role of capital finance.
\n
"The A-share market will eventually shift from a retail-dominated market to one led by institutional investors, as in developed markets, allowing households to build wealth through the market via institutional investors such as corporate annuities, the social security fund and mutual funds."
Farmers harvest tomatoes amid peak season in Jiuquan's Jinta county, Gansu province, on Sunday. Though located on the edge of the Badain Jaran Desert, the county is a renowned source of various produce, including tomatoes and peppers.
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Farmers harvest tomatoes amid peak season in Jiuquan's Jinta county, Gansu province, on Sunday. Though located on the edge of the Badain Jaran Desert, the county is a renowned source of various produce, including tomatoes and peppers.
Visitors check out Xpeng vehicles on display at a shopping mall in Luoyang, Henan province, on July 13.
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China's new energy vehicle manufacturers reported strong delivery growth in August, with several brands hitting new records, according to figures released by automakers.
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Among all the major players, Leapmotor once again led the pack, delivering a record 57,066 vehicles in August, up more than 88 percent year-on-year. The company has now held the top spot among China's emerging NEV makers for six consecutive months.
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"Leapmotor is accelerating its global expansion, with exports ranking among the top in the sector this year. Recent orders from Europe have also hit a historic high," said Zhu Jiangming, chairman of the company.
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The news comes after Leapmotor announced earlier that it would debut the Lafa 5, a youth-oriented compact hatchback, at the IAA Mobility 2025 motor show in Munich this month. Another key model, the B10, is also set to be unveiled in Munich and will launch later this year in over 20 overseas markets, the company said, adding that Europe has been designated as a strategic market, where the B10 will be priced at 29,900 euros ($34,810).
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Looking ahead, the automaker is raising its annual sales target from between 500,000 and 600,000 units to between 580,000 and 650,000 units, and the company is "confident about taking on the challenge of reaching 1 million vehicle sales in the next year", said Li Tengfei, vice-president of Leapmotor, during the company's mid-year earnings call last month.
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Trailing closely behind was Xpeng, which also hit a record high in August with over 37,700 deliveries, a jump of 169 percent year-on-year and up 2.7 percent month-on-month. From January to August, Xpeng's cumulative sales also surged 252 percent to around 271,600 units.
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The launch of the new Xpeng P7, which created a stir on its Aug 27 debut by securing more than 10,000 orders within just seven minutes — the fastest a new model has ever crossed that mark for the company, is helping to drive the momentum further.
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"With the new P7 entering mass delivery, our goal is to steadily exceed 40,000 units per month starting in September," said XPeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, during the firm's second-quarter earnings call.
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In addition, Nio ranked third with around 31,300 deliveries in August, up 55 percent year-on-year. Its sub-brand Onvo contributed a strong part, delivering 16,434 vehicles, a 175 percent month-on-month increase.
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Topping 10,000 deliveries in its first month, the new Onvo L90 SUV model has become the fastest-selling model in Nio's history.
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"The Onvo L90 will remain our focus in the short term, while other models will be adjusted to support its growth," said Qin Lihong, Nio's co-founder and president, at the Chengdu Motor Show in Sichuan province in late August.
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By contrast, Li Auto, traditionally among the top three NEV players, saw sales slip in August, delivering 28,500 vehicles, down 6 percent month-on-month.
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However, the company said production of its newly launched i8 electric SUV model is ramping up, with 8,000-10,000 units expected to be delivered by the end of September. Another new all-electric SUV model, the i6, priced at around 250,000 yuan ($34,995), is also expected to hit the market and begin deliveries this month, it said.
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The broader auto market also maintained its growth momentum. According to estimates by the China Passenger Car Association, narrow-sense passenger car retail sales reached about 1.94 million units in August, up 6.2 percent month-on-month and 2 percent year-on-year. NEVs accounted for roughly 1.1 million units, lifting the penetration rate to 56.7 percent.
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Looking into the second half, NEV makers may face the twin pressures of fiercer competition and faster technology upgrades, yet the long-term growth outlook remains resilient, said Zhang Hong, a senior NEV industry expert at the China Automobile Dealers Association.
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"The overall NEV penetration rate is expected to reach 53.7 percent in the second half, with plug-in hybrids and range-extended models accounting for nearly half, while demand for premium and intelligent features continues to rise," Zhang said.
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lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn
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Visitors check out Xpeng vehicles on display at a shopping mall in Luoyang, Henan province, on July 13.
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China's new energy vehicle manufacturers reported strong delivery growth in August, with several brands hitting new records, according to figures released by automakers.
\n
Among all the major players, Leapmotor once again led the pack, delivering a record 57,066 vehicles in August, up more than 88 percent year-on-year. The company has now held the top spot among China's emerging NEV makers for six consecutive months.
\n
"Leapmotor is accelerating its global expansion, with exports ranking among the top in the sector this year. Recent orders from Europe have also hit a historic high," said Zhu Jiangming, chairman of the company.
\n
The news comes after Leapmotor announced earlier that it would debut the Lafa 5, a youth-oriented compact hatchback, at the IAA Mobility 2025 motor show in Munich this month. Another key model, the B10, is also set to be unveiled in Munich and will launch later this year in over 20 overseas markets, the company said, adding that Europe has been designated as a strategic market, where the B10 will be priced at 29,900 euros ($34,810).
\n
Looking ahead, the automaker is raising its annual sales target from between 500,000 and 600,000 units to between 580,000 and 650,000 units, and the company is "confident about taking on the challenge of reaching 1 million vehicle sales in the next year", said Li Tengfei, vice-president of Leapmotor, during the company's mid-year earnings call last month.
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Trailing closely behind was Xpeng, which also hit a record high in August with over 37,700 deliveries, a jump of 169 percent year-on-year and up 2.7 percent month-on-month. From January to August, Xpeng's cumulative sales also surged 252 percent to around 271,600 units.
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The launch of the new Xpeng P7, which created a stir on its Aug 27 debut by securing more than 10,000 orders within just seven minutes — the fastest a new model has ever crossed that mark for the company, is helping to drive the momentum further.
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"With the new P7 entering mass delivery, our goal is to steadily exceed 40,000 units per month starting in September," said XPeng Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, during the firm's second-quarter earnings call.
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In addition, Nio ranked third with around 31,300 deliveries in August, up 55 percent year-on-year. Its sub-brand Onvo contributed a strong part, delivering 16,434 vehicles, a 175 percent month-on-month increase.
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Topping 10,000 deliveries in its first month, the new Onvo L90 SUV model has become the fastest-selling model in Nio's history.
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"The Onvo L90 will remain our focus in the short term, while other models will be adjusted to support its growth," said Qin Lihong, Nio's co-founder and president, at the Chengdu Motor Show in Sichuan province in late August.
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By contrast, Li Auto, traditionally among the top three NEV players, saw sales slip in August, delivering 28,500 vehicles, down 6 percent month-on-month.
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However, the company said production of its newly launched i8 electric SUV model is ramping up, with 8,000-10,000 units expected to be delivered by the end of September. Another new all-electric SUV model, the i6, priced at around 250,000 yuan ($34,995), is also expected to hit the market and begin deliveries this month, it said.
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The broader auto market also maintained its growth momentum. According to estimates by the China Passenger Car Association, narrow-sense passenger car retail sales reached about 1.94 million units in August, up 6.2 percent month-on-month and 2 percent year-on-year. NEVs accounted for roughly 1.1 million units, lifting the penetration rate to 56.7 percent.
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Looking into the second half, NEV makers may face the twin pressures of fiercer competition and faster technology upgrades, yet the long-term growth outlook remains resilient, said Zhang Hong, a senior NEV industry expert at the China Automobile Dealers Association.
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"The overall NEV penetration rate is expected to reach 53.7 percent in the second half, with plug-in hybrids and range-extended models accounting for nearly half, while demand for premium and intelligent features continues to rise," Zhang said.
A Jiangxi Air aircraft receives a water salute upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia on Aug 25.
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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nanchang, East China's Jiangxi province, are expected into inject fresh impetus to the tourism sectors of both sides, said experts and officials.
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The comments came after Nanchang recently launched direct flight services to Malaysia's capital since the mutual visa exemption between China and Malaysia took effect in July.
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The inaugural flight returned to Nanchang at around 9 pm on Aug 25, carrying some 200 Malaysian tourists.
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"It used to be quite troublesome to travel to Jiangxi. Now, with the direct flight, it's so convenient. This province has many beautiful cities — like Shangrao and Jingdezhen. The scenery we saw online is truly stunning, and we're excited to explore," said a Malaysian tourist surnamed Yang.
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Operated by Jiangxi Air, the new route will be operated with two flights per week, every Monday and Saturday.
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It is not only Jiangxi's first direct flight to Malaysia post-visa waiver, but also currently the only direct route from this inland province to Southeast Asia.
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On its inaugural day, the flight achieved a load factor of over 90 percent. Ding Chunling, general manager of the marketing and sales department at Jiangxi Air, said this reflects a deepening exchange between the people of China and Malaysia.
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"We began preparing for this international route a long time ago. During a business trip to Malaysia with the provincial Party secretary last year to promote investment and tourism, many local travel agencies expressed strong interest in establishing direct flights to us," Ding said.
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"When news spread about the launch of this route, travel agencies rushed to make advance bookings — some even reserved seats through March next year," Ding added.
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Dato' Mohd Izani Ghani, managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, described the new route as a key strategic move to enhance aviation cooperation between Malaysia and China.
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He said direct access to emerging inland markets in China would create more trade, investment and business opportunities for Malaysia.
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It will also solidify Kuala Lum-pur's position as a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia and open new avenues for tourism, economic and cultural exchanges, he added.
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The Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur route is Nanchang's third international direct flight, following Osaka and Singapore.
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The flight drastically shortens travel time between Southeast Asia and Jiangxi — from eight to nine hours with transfers down to just over four hours — and is expected to boost economic, trade and cultural tourism exchanges.
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Data indicate that the route is projected to bring over 15,000 tourists annually from Southeast Asia to Nanchang.
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The city has already seen significant growth in inbound tourism, with international visitor numbers rising by 20 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year.
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"Outbound travel from Jiangxi is accelerating. We resumed flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in August and will launch flights to Macao in September," said Xie Tao, chief of the second inspection section of Changbei Airport Customs.
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In addition to Jiangxi, other places in China — including Qingdao in Shandong province and Haikou in Hainan province — have also launched direct flights to Kuala Lumpur since the mutual visa exemption took effect on July 17.
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Last year, several cities, such as Wuhan in Hubei province, Nanjing in Jiangsu, Kunming in Yunnan, and Yantai in Shandong, also introduced direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.
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zhaoruinan@chinadaily.com.cn
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A Jiangxi Air aircraft receives a water salute upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia on Aug 25.
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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nanchang, East China's Jiangxi province, are expected into inject fresh impetus to the tourism sectors of both sides, said experts and officials.
\n
The comments came after Nanchang recently launched direct flight services to Malaysia's capital since the mutual visa exemption between China and Malaysia took effect in July.
\n
The inaugural flight returned to Nanchang at around 9 pm on Aug 25, carrying some 200 Malaysian tourists.
\n
"It used to be quite troublesome to travel to Jiangxi. Now, with the direct flight, it's so convenient. This province has many beautiful cities — like Shangrao and Jingdezhen. The scenery we saw online is truly stunning, and we're excited to explore," said a Malaysian tourist surnamed Yang.
\n
Operated by Jiangxi Air, the new route will be operated with two flights per week, every Monday and Saturday.
\n
It is not only Jiangxi's first direct flight to Malaysia post-visa waiver, but also currently the only direct route from this inland province to Southeast Asia.
\n
On its inaugural day, the flight achieved a load factor of over 90 percent. Ding Chunling, general manager of the marketing and sales department at Jiangxi Air, said this reflects a deepening exchange between the people of China and Malaysia.
\n
"We began preparing for this international route a long time ago. During a business trip to Malaysia with the provincial Party secretary last year to promote investment and tourism, many local travel agencies expressed strong interest in establishing direct flights to us," Ding said.
\n
"When news spread about the launch of this route, travel agencies rushed to make advance bookings — some even reserved seats through March next year," Ding added.
\n
Dato' Mohd Izani Ghani, managing director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, described the new route as a key strategic move to enhance aviation cooperation between Malaysia and China.
\n
He said direct access to emerging inland markets in China would create more trade, investment and business opportunities for Malaysia.
\n
It will also solidify Kuala Lum-pur's position as a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia and open new avenues for tourism, economic and cultural exchanges, he added.
\n
The Nanchang-Kuala Lumpur route is Nanchang's third international direct flight, following Osaka and Singapore.
\n
The flight drastically shortens travel time between Southeast Asia and Jiangxi — from eight to nine hours with transfers down to just over four hours — and is expected to boost economic, trade and cultural tourism exchanges.
\n
Data indicate that the route is projected to bring over 15,000 tourists annually from Southeast Asia to Nanchang.
\n
The city has already seen significant growth in inbound tourism, with international visitor numbers rising by 20 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year.
\n
"Outbound travel from Jiangxi is accelerating. We resumed flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in August and will launch flights to Macao in September," said Xie Tao, chief of the second inspection section of Changbei Airport Customs.
\n
In addition to Jiangxi, other places in China — including Qingdao in Shandong province and Haikou in Hainan province — have also launched direct flights to Kuala Lumpur since the mutual visa exemption took effect on July 17.
\n
Last year, several cities, such as Wuhan in Hubei province, Nanjing in Jiangsu, Kunming in Yunnan, and Yantai in Shandong, also introduced direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.
Cyclists at a wetland park in Bozhou, Anhui province, in July.
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Outdoor sports enthusiasts climb down a waterfall at a scenic area of Huangping, Guizhou province, in August.
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With favorable policies and an ever increasing number of sports enthusiasts, China's sports industry is thriving.
\n
During a recent news conference, Gao Zhidan, head of the General Administration of Sport, said: "During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China's sports industry, based on high-quality development, has strengthened reform and innovation and has a clear goal of building a strong sporting country."
\n
Ding Dong, head of the public sports bureau of the GAS, said that building and utilizing venues and facilities is a topic of interest for the public and a core element in improving the public service system for national fitness. "At present, the '15-minute fitness circle' in the community has been basically realized, and the needs of the masses to carry out fitness activities locally and conveniently have been basically met."
\n
The number of public fitness spaces is constantly expanding, as the country adds basic fitness and sporting facilities to local communities and parks to encourage active lifestyles. More than 170,000 sets of small and diverse fitness facilities such as table tennis tables have been built in nearly 20,000 residential areas and over 5,000 urban parks. At the same time, the country is continuously increasing the construction efforts of stadiums with spectator seating and facilities, sports parks, skating rinks, ski resorts and fitness centers. By the end of 2024, more than 1,300 new sports parks with an average area of over 40,000 square meters were built and put into use, said the GAS.
\n
The comprehensive utilization efficiency of sports venues has been improved. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, the country has invested a total of 5.65 billion yuan ($791.13 million) to support the free or low-cost opening of sports venues to the public. Among them, by the end of 2025, 3,370 venues in nearly 1,500 county-level administrative regions will be subsidized, and the beneficial opening of sports venues to the public has become the new normal, data from the GAS show.
\n
Brand competitions attract the participation of the whole nation. Every year, various national fitness themed activities are carried out in a planned and systematic manner throughout the year and are widely welcomed by people across the country. During this year's National Fitness Day, more than 22,000 sporting events were held nationwide, with over 11 million direct participants. For the first time, a national fitness competition was held in the form of a "regional competition", with over 6,000 events reaching the public. For three consecutive years, the National Fitness Online Games have been held, with a total of over 58 million participants, providing convenient online sports services to the public.
\n
The country has been actively promoting the physical and mental health development of young people. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, more than 145,000 running activities have been held, with 151 million young people participating in, basically covering all age groups and distances. A preliminary intervention model for adolescent physical health has been established in 12 provincial-level regions to address common prominent issues such as myopia, obesity and scoliosis among adolescents.
\n
Yang Xuedong, head of the sports economy bureau of the GAS, said that since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's sports industry has steadily developed. By 2023, the total scale of the national sports industry had reached 3.67 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3 percent.
\n
The sports services industry, led by the competition and performance industry and fitness and leisure industry, has grown rapidly, accounting for 72.7 percent of the added value of the sports industry in 2023, up from 68.7 percent in 2020.
\n
The sports manufacturing industry is improving in quality and efficiency. By the end of 2024, there were 146 national-level specialized, refined and new "little giant" enterprises in the sports field, more than doubling the number from the end of 2022. Advanced materials and technologies are accelerating their transformation and application in the field of sports, and a large number of high-tech products such as carbon fiber bicycles and intelligent fitness equipment are entering millions of households.
\n
Platform support is more effective. The country has successively launched 81 National Day and Spring Festival sports tourism routes, 19 outdoor sports routes and 26 national level skiing tourism resorts, promoting the development, utilization and coordinated development of advantageous resources in the region. The influence of sports equipment expos, sports culture expos and sports tourism expos continues to expand. In the first half, the total import and export volume of sports equipment exceeded $15.5 billion, the GAS said.
\n
The sports economy is thriving. The hosting of the Hangzhou Asian Games has driven a consumption growth of over 40 percent in surrounding areas. Ticket sales for popular professional events such as F1 are booming, with ticket revenue for last year's China Open exceeding 80 million yuan. Mass market sports events continue to innovate, with a number of popular events gaining popularity. The Jiangsu Football City League, or Suchao, attracted over 60,000 spectators for a single match, driving multi-scenario consumption of 38 billion yuan across Jiangsu province.
\n
The scale and industrial influence of outdoor sports continue to expand. In 2024, the online consumption of outdoor sports in China was about 200 million person-time, with total consumption over 300 billion yuan. The construction of high-quality outdoor sports destinations is advancing at pace. By the end of 2024, there were 171,800 fitness trails with a length of 407,500 kilometers. The number of flight camps, car camps and other places in the country had reached 2,055, with 914 ski resorts nationwide, according to the GAS.
\n
Wang Bing, a sports enthusiast in Beijing, said that she spends 1,000 yuan on sports equipment on average every month. "I ride my bicycle in spring and autumn, go kayaking in summer and skiing in winter. I love buying sports equipment."
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She noted that her bicycle alone cost her 40,000 yuan and the sports outfits cost around 500 yuan on average.
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zhengyiran@chinadaily.com.cn
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Cyclists at a wetland park in Bozhou, Anhui province, in July.
\n
Outdoor sports enthusiasts climb down a waterfall at a scenic area of Huangping, Guizhou province, in August.
\n
With favorable policies and an ever increasing number of sports enthusiasts, China's sports industry is thriving.
\n
During a recent news conference, Gao Zhidan, head of the General Administration of Sport, said: "During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China's sports industry, based on high-quality development, has strengthened reform and innovation and has a clear goal of building a strong sporting country."
\n
Ding Dong, head of the public sports bureau of the GAS, said that building and utilizing venues and facilities is a topic of interest for the public and a core element in improving the public service system for national fitness. "At present, the '15-minute fitness circle' in the community has been basically realized, and the needs of the masses to carry out fitness activities locally and conveniently have been basically met."
\n
The number of public fitness spaces is constantly expanding, as the country adds basic fitness and sporting facilities to local communities and parks to encourage active lifestyles. More than 170,000 sets of small and diverse fitness facilities such as table tennis tables have been built in nearly 20,000 residential areas and over 5,000 urban parks. At the same time, the country is continuously increasing the construction efforts of stadiums with spectator seating and facilities, sports parks, skating rinks, ski resorts and fitness centers. By the end of 2024, more than 1,300 new sports parks with an average area of over 40,000 square meters were built and put into use, said the GAS.
\n
The comprehensive utilization efficiency of sports venues has been improved. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, the country has invested a total of 5.65 billion yuan ($791.13 million) to support the free or low-cost opening of sports venues to the public. Among them, by the end of 2025, 3,370 venues in nearly 1,500 county-level administrative regions will be subsidized, and the beneficial opening of sports venues to the public has become the new normal, data from the GAS show.
\n
Brand competitions attract the participation of the whole nation. Every year, various national fitness themed activities are carried out in a planned and systematic manner throughout the year and are widely welcomed by people across the country. During this year's National Fitness Day, more than 22,000 sporting events were held nationwide, with over 11 million direct participants. For the first time, a national fitness competition was held in the form of a "regional competition", with over 6,000 events reaching the public. For three consecutive years, the National Fitness Online Games have been held, with a total of over 58 million participants, providing convenient online sports services to the public.
\n
The country has been actively promoting the physical and mental health development of young people. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, more than 145,000 running activities have been held, with 151 million young people participating in, basically covering all age groups and distances. A preliminary intervention model for adolescent physical health has been established in 12 provincial-level regions to address common prominent issues such as myopia, obesity and scoliosis among adolescents.
\n
Yang Xuedong, head of the sports economy bureau of the GAS, said that since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's sports industry has steadily developed. By 2023, the total scale of the national sports industry had reached 3.67 trillion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3 percent.
\n
The sports services industry, led by the competition and performance industry and fitness and leisure industry, has grown rapidly, accounting for 72.7 percent of the added value of the sports industry in 2023, up from 68.7 percent in 2020.
\n
The sports manufacturing industry is improving in quality and efficiency. By the end of 2024, there were 146 national-level specialized, refined and new "little giant" enterprises in the sports field, more than doubling the number from the end of 2022. Advanced materials and technologies are accelerating their transformation and application in the field of sports, and a large number of high-tech products such as carbon fiber bicycles and intelligent fitness equipment are entering millions of households.
\n
Platform support is more effective. The country has successively launched 81 National Day and Spring Festival sports tourism routes, 19 outdoor sports routes and 26 national level skiing tourism resorts, promoting the development, utilization and coordinated development of advantageous resources in the region. The influence of sports equipment expos, sports culture expos and sports tourism expos continues to expand. In the first half, the total import and export volume of sports equipment exceeded $15.5 billion, the GAS said.
\n
The sports economy is thriving. The hosting of the Hangzhou Asian Games has driven a consumption growth of over 40 percent in surrounding areas. Ticket sales for popular professional events such as F1 are booming, with ticket revenue for last year's China Open exceeding 80 million yuan. Mass market sports events continue to innovate, with a number of popular events gaining popularity. The Jiangsu Football City League, or Suchao, attracted over 60,000 spectators for a single match, driving multi-scenario consumption of 38 billion yuan across Jiangsu province.
\n
The scale and industrial influence of outdoor sports continue to expand. In 2024, the online consumption of outdoor sports in China was about 200 million person-time, with total consumption over 300 billion yuan. The construction of high-quality outdoor sports destinations is advancing at pace. By the end of 2024, there were 171,800 fitness trails with a length of 407,500 kilometers. The number of flight camps, car camps and other places in the country had reached 2,055, with 914 ski resorts nationwide, according to the GAS.
\n
Wang Bing, a sports enthusiast in Beijing, said that she spends 1,000 yuan on sports equipment on average every month. "I ride my bicycle in spring and autumn, go kayaking in summer and skiing in winter. I love buying sports equipment."
\n
She noted that her bicycle alone cost her 40,000 yuan and the sports outfits cost around 500 yuan on average.
Skiers seen at an amusement park in Nantong, Jiangsu province, in August.
\n
When the temperature in many parts of the country exceeded 40 C, tourists at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin province were wearing down jackets and screaming with fun on the snow loop slide at minus 5 C.
\n
According to the ski resort, last winter the consumption per capita reached 800 yuan ($112). This summer, by selling cool and refreshing experiences, daily visits to the ski resort surpassed 10,000, with per customer transactions amounting to around 300 yuan.
\n
The snow making machines at Beidahu Ski Resort, the core equipment for maintaining a 30,000 square meter ski slope, were still active in July. The operator calculated that the maintenance cost of each square meter of ski slope is about 15 yuan per day. By transforming the primary ski slope into a snow ring slide, it can accommodate up to 5,000 people per day. Unlike winter professional skiers, 65 percent of summer tourists are families with children, while 42 percent come from southern regions. They are more willing to pay for experiences such as snowmobiles and ice house coffee.
\n
"This transformation is not a simple transformation. Snow trucks have been converted into snow making equipment, with centralized ice making during low electricity periods at night. The snow equipment hall has been transformed into a cold drinks area, with infrastructure reuse rate increased to 70 percent. The occupancy rate of the supporting hot spring hotels in summer is actually 20 percentage points higher than in winter, proving that the experience combination of 'ice and fire' is forming a new selling point," said people in charge of Beidahu Ski Resort.
\n
The key to off-season operations lies in cost restructuring. According to data from Jilin Songhua Lake Ski Resort, tickets only account for 35 percent of the summer revenue structure, while derivative services such as ice sculpture exhibitions and ice and snow photography contribute 28 percent of profits. The more secretive profit point lies in catering and accommodation: the conversion rate of Northeast cuisine restaurants operated by ski resorts is three times that of winter, and the "Cold Zone Hot Pot" priced at 58 yuan has become a popular item.
\n
Indoor ski resorts in the south face greater challenges. The electricity costs of an indoor ski resort in Guangzhou, Guangdong province are three times that of a natural ski resort, but they have found a breakthrough point: bundling sales of tickets with water parks, generating a 200 percent surge in summer children's ice and snow course bookings. Chengdu Sunac Resort has set room rates for ice and snow themed hotels at over 1,000 yuan per night, still maintaining an occupancy rate of 85 percent, proving that high-quality amenities can offset energy costs.
\n
From the 100 summer screenings at Jilin Ji'an Open Air Cinema to the hot pot in Fuling, Chongqing, the "temperature difference economy" is giving rise to cross-border scenes. The "Under the Bridge Concert" in Xingtai, Hebei province, gathers crowds through a zero ticket model, with surrounding cold drink stalls selling 800 cups per day; Lianyungang Sailing Club in Jiangsu province combines electric surfboard teaching with ancient tower sightseeing, increasing the unit price by 40 percent.
\n
Wang Peng, an associate research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences said: "Off-season snow economy breaks the dependence of the ice and snow industry on cold winter climate, expands the spatial and temporal boundaries of industrial development and opens up new growth space. It accurately captures summer consumer demand for coolness and unique experiences, satisfying novel and personalized consumption psychology, and unleashing new consumption vitality."
\n
"Furthermore, it drives the coordinated development of multiple industries such as tourism, catering, accommodation and retail, forms industrial clusters and promotes regional economic synergy. Also, it enhances industrial resilience, provides strategies for the cultural and tourism industry to respond to market changes, enhances risk resistance through diversified ice and snow activities, and ensures stable development of the industry."
\n
When climate becomes a controllable factor, the design of cultural and tourism products is shifting from "seasonal adaptation" to "full-time creation". The future competitiveness lies in how to empower natural endowments with technology and transform coolness into sustainable consumption momentum, experts said.
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+ "content": "
Skiers seen at an amusement park in Nantong, Jiangsu province, in August.
\n
When the temperature in many parts of the country exceeded 40 C, tourists at Beidahu Ski Resort in Jilin province were wearing down jackets and screaming with fun on the snow loop slide at minus 5 C.
\n
According to the ski resort, last winter the consumption per capita reached 800 yuan ($112). This summer, by selling cool and refreshing experiences, daily visits to the ski resort surpassed 10,000, with per customer transactions amounting to around 300 yuan.
\n
The snow making machines at Beidahu Ski Resort, the core equipment for maintaining a 30,000 square meter ski slope, were still active in July. The operator calculated that the maintenance cost of each square meter of ski slope is about 15 yuan per day. By transforming the primary ski slope into a snow ring slide, it can accommodate up to 5,000 people per day. Unlike winter professional skiers, 65 percent of summer tourists are families with children, while 42 percent come from southern regions. They are more willing to pay for experiences such as snowmobiles and ice house coffee.
\n
"This transformation is not a simple transformation. Snow trucks have been converted into snow making equipment, with centralized ice making during low electricity periods at night. The snow equipment hall has been transformed into a cold drinks area, with infrastructure reuse rate increased to 70 percent. The occupancy rate of the supporting hot spring hotels in summer is actually 20 percentage points higher than in winter, proving that the experience combination of 'ice and fire' is forming a new selling point," said people in charge of Beidahu Ski Resort.
\n
The key to off-season operations lies in cost restructuring. According to data from Jilin Songhua Lake Ski Resort, tickets only account for 35 percent of the summer revenue structure, while derivative services such as ice sculpture exhibitions and ice and snow photography contribute 28 percent of profits. The more secretive profit point lies in catering and accommodation: the conversion rate of Northeast cuisine restaurants operated by ski resorts is three times that of winter, and the "Cold Zone Hot Pot" priced at 58 yuan has become a popular item.
\n
Indoor ski resorts in the south face greater challenges. The electricity costs of an indoor ski resort in Guangzhou, Guangdong province are three times that of a natural ski resort, but they have found a breakthrough point: bundling sales of tickets with water parks, generating a 200 percent surge in summer children's ice and snow course bookings. Chengdu Sunac Resort has set room rates for ice and snow themed hotels at over 1,000 yuan per night, still maintaining an occupancy rate of 85 percent, proving that high-quality amenities can offset energy costs.
\n
From the 100 summer screenings at Jilin Ji'an Open Air Cinema to the hot pot in Fuling, Chongqing, the "temperature difference economy" is giving rise to cross-border scenes. The "Under the Bridge Concert" in Xingtai, Hebei province, gathers crowds through a zero ticket model, with surrounding cold drink stalls selling 800 cups per day; Lianyungang Sailing Club in Jiangsu province combines electric surfboard teaching with ancient tower sightseeing, increasing the unit price by 40 percent.
\n
Wang Peng, an associate research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences said: "Off-season snow economy breaks the dependence of the ice and snow industry on cold winter climate, expands the spatial and temporal boundaries of industrial development and opens up new growth space. It accurately captures summer consumer demand for coolness and unique experiences, satisfying novel and personalized consumption psychology, and unleashing new consumption vitality."
\n
"Furthermore, it drives the coordinated development of multiple industries such as tourism, catering, accommodation and retail, forms industrial clusters and promotes regional economic synergy. Also, it enhances industrial resilience, provides strategies for the cultural and tourism industry to respond to market changes, enhances risk resistance through diversified ice and snow activities, and ensures stable development of the industry."
\n
When climate becomes a controllable factor, the design of cultural and tourism products is shifting from "seasonal adaptation" to "full-time creation". The future competitiveness lies in how to empower natural endowments with technology and transform coolness into sustainable consumption momentum, experts said.
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Tuesday has once again underscored the strategic weight of the China-Russia relationship as an example of major-country ties.
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At a time of accelerating global transformation and turbulence, the two countries are standing firmly side by side, and providing strategic ballast for the multipolar world order.
\n
Both sides have remained true to their original aspirations and maintained their resolve, achieving positive results in cooperation across various fields. In the process, China-Russia relations have withstood the test of a changing international landscape and set an example of major-country relations characterized by good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
\n
As President Xi pointed out, China is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with Russia to support each other's development and revitalization, promptly coordinate positions on issues concerning the core interests and major concerns of both countries, and promote greater development of China-Russia relations.
\n
That both China and Russia have strong driving forces for their respective development and revitalization provides them with broad space and potential to foster their cooperation with major projects. By carrying out some benchmark collaboration projects and giving full play to their demonstration effects, the two countries can further expand and deepen the integration of their interests.
\n
To that end, as President Xi urged, the two sides should enhance the resilience of their cooperation, deepen their mutual understanding and make every effort to consolidate and maintain the overall situation of cooperation.
\n
The breadth of cooperation agreements signed between the two countries on Tuesday — over 20 in energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, agriculture, health, education and media — shows how the bilateral trust is being translated into tangible projects of strategic importance. This pragmatic and results-oriented approach ensures that China-Russia cooperation will continue to deliver benefits even amid global headwinds.
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It is good to hear President Putin warmly echo his Chinese counterpart by expressing Russia's willingness to maintain strategic coordination with China, strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance practical cooperation in various fields, and promote the continued high-level development of bilateral ties.
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Notably, as Xi said, the attendance of the Chinese and Russian heads of state at the respective celebrations in Russia and China commemorating victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, fully demonstrates the two neighbors' responsibility as major powers and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to safeguard the fruits of victory in the war against fascism and defend a correct view of that part of history.
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Moreover, in recognizing the timeliness and necessity of Xi's proposal of the Global Governance Initiative at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, Putin has acknowledged the important role the initiative can play in helping address the global governance deficit.
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The initiative aims to unite all like-minded countries to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The principles of the initiative are a direct response to the trust and fairness deficits in today's global governance and are in sharp contrast to hegemonism and unilateralism.
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China and Russia should continue to strengthen their cooperation within multilateral platforms such as the SCO, the UN, BRICS, and the G20, and resolutely emphasize sovereign equality, international rule of law and multilateralism, to jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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Putin's congratulations to China on its successful hosting of the Tianjin Summit point to the rich outcomes of the event, which led to the achievement of multiple consensuses and effectively promoted the development of the SCO. Particularly, a development strategy for the SCO in the 2026-35 period was approved during the summit, setting the tone and direction for the organization's growth in the next decade.
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The Xi-Putin meeting, held against the backdrop of the SCO Summit and China's commemorative events, is a demonstration of the strategic depth and cooperative breadth of China-Russia relations and their joint determination to contribute to a multipolar world of fairness and justice.
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+ "content": "
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Tuesday has once again underscored the strategic weight of the China-Russia relationship as an example of major-country ties.
\n
At a time of accelerating global transformation and turbulence, the two countries are standing firmly side by side, and providing strategic ballast for the multipolar world order.
\n
Both sides have remained true to their original aspirations and maintained their resolve, achieving positive results in cooperation across various fields. In the process, China-Russia relations have withstood the test of a changing international landscape and set an example of major-country relations characterized by good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
\n
As President Xi pointed out, China is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with Russia to support each other's development and revitalization, promptly coordinate positions on issues concerning the core interests and major concerns of both countries, and promote greater development of China-Russia relations.
\n
That both China and Russia have strong driving forces for their respective development and revitalization provides them with broad space and potential to foster their cooperation with major projects. By carrying out some benchmark collaboration projects and giving full play to their demonstration effects, the two countries can further expand and deepen the integration of their interests.
\n
To that end, as President Xi urged, the two sides should enhance the resilience of their cooperation, deepen their mutual understanding and make every effort to consolidate and maintain the overall situation of cooperation.
\n
The breadth of cooperation agreements signed between the two countries on Tuesday — over 20 in energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, agriculture, health, education and media — shows how the bilateral trust is being translated into tangible projects of strategic importance. This pragmatic and results-oriented approach ensures that China-Russia cooperation will continue to deliver benefits even amid global headwinds.
\n
It is good to hear President Putin warmly echo his Chinese counterpart by expressing Russia's willingness to maintain strategic coordination with China, strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance practical cooperation in various fields, and promote the continued high-level development of bilateral ties.
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Notably, as Xi said, the attendance of the Chinese and Russian heads of state at the respective celebrations in Russia and China commemorating victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, fully demonstrates the two neighbors' responsibility as major powers and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to safeguard the fruits of victory in the war against fascism and defend a correct view of that part of history.
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Moreover, in recognizing the timeliness and necessity of Xi's proposal of the Global Governance Initiative at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, Putin has acknowledged the important role the initiative can play in helping address the global governance deficit.
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The initiative aims to unite all like-minded countries to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and promote a more just and equitable global governance system. The principles of the initiative are a direct response to the trust and fairness deficits in today's global governance and are in sharp contrast to hegemonism and unilateralism.
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China and Russia should continue to strengthen their cooperation within multilateral platforms such as the SCO, the UN, BRICS, and the G20, and resolutely emphasize sovereign equality, international rule of law and multilateralism, to jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
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Putin's congratulations to China on its successful hosting of the Tianjin Summit point to the rich outcomes of the event, which led to the achievement of multiple consensuses and effectively promoted the development of the SCO. Particularly, a development strategy for the SCO in the 2026-35 period was approved during the summit, setting the tone and direction for the organization's growth in the next decade.
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The Xi-Putin meeting, held against the backdrop of the SCO Summit and China's commemorative events, is a demonstration of the strategic depth and cooperative breadth of China-Russia relations and their joint determination to contribute to a multipolar world of fairness and justice.
The world is turning its eyes to Beijing on Wednesday, as China is staging a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
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This event, of profound political and historical significance, is not merely a commemoration of past triumphs but a reminder of the enduring spirit and resilience of the Chinese people. A display of national pride and a testament to the sacrifices made by the countless heroes who fought for justice and peace, the parade showcases China's readiness to face contemporary challenges with confidence and strength, and reflects the country's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and its capability to contribute to global peace.
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At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, held in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, the leaders of the member countries of the organization jointly issued a declaration on the victory won in the war against fascism and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
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As stated in the declaration, the World Anti-Fascist War brought great suffering and calamity to humanity, causing the deaths of millions of people. That war, launched by fascist forces with the intention of seeking monopolistic control of the entire world, deprived other countries and peoples of their freedom, their national identity, people's personal identity, and their traditional values.
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The Chinese people suffered more than any other as the war against Japanese aggression lasted 14 years (1931-45), causing over 35 million casualties and vast swaths of scorched earth.
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The victory against fascism was won because of the dedication of people worldwide who united to ensure that the fascist forces did not prevail.
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Yet what China and its people did during this period of history is not fully acknowledged and it is even relegated to the periphery in Western narratives of the war. The battlefields in China constituted an important theater in the war, and the Chinese people's tenacious resistance against the invading Japanese forces is a core part of the World Anti-Fascist War, and should be recognized as such.
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The contribution China made to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War should assume its rightful place in history. This explains why it is necessary for China to organize activities to mark the victory anniversary.
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From its own history in the more than a century when it was humiliated by the invasions of foreign powers, China well knows how important it is to have a strong military for its security and peaceful development.
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The great changes taking place in the international situation also mean that China as a major country must do its bit for global development and world peace, and that obligates it to have a strong military able to shoulder its peacekeeping responsibilities. This is borne out by it contributing the largest number of UN peacekeepers among all the UN Security Council members.
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China as a major champion of the UN Charter and advocate for a fair and just framework for global governance always upholds the UN as the center of the global system. Just as the declaration of the SCO stated, the founding of the United Nations was one of the most important fruits of the victory in the war against fascism. The UN has long been a cornerstone of international relations, and has established various models of cooperation in a wide range of fields such as the protection of world peace and security, global social and economic development and human rights progress.
\n
China always stands on the right side of justice and strives to promote global development and world peace. Its Victory Day military parade is not a display of China's military muscles per se, and it is certainly not directed at any country; China is not militaristic and neither are its people. Instead, the military parade is meant to tell the world that China will never forget those who lost their lives during that war and will remember that part of history forever in order to do its bit for the protection of world peace and to promote the role of the UN in maintaining a fair and just world order.
\n
Wednesday's grand ceremony is therefore both a tribute to the past and a beacon of hope for the future. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for national independence and freedom, and is a celebration of the enduring spirit that continues to guide China toward a future of peace, prosperity and global harmony.
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The world is turning its eyes to Beijing on Wednesday, as China is staging a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
This event, of profound political and historical significance, is not merely a commemoration of past triumphs but a reminder of the enduring spirit and resilience of the Chinese people. A display of national pride and a testament to the sacrifices made by the countless heroes who fought for justice and peace, the parade showcases China's readiness to face contemporary challenges with confidence and strength, and reflects the country's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity and its capability to contribute to global peace.
\n
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, held in China's northern port city of Tianjin on Sunday and Monday, the leaders of the member countries of the organization jointly issued a declaration on the victory won in the war against fascism and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
\n
As stated in the declaration, the World Anti-Fascist War brought great suffering and calamity to humanity, causing the deaths of millions of people. That war, launched by fascist forces with the intention of seeking monopolistic control of the entire world, deprived other countries and peoples of their freedom, their national identity, people's personal identity, and their traditional values.
\n
The Chinese people suffered more than any other as the war against Japanese aggression lasted 14 years (1931-45), causing over 35 million casualties and vast swaths of scorched earth.
\n
The victory against fascism was won because of the dedication of people worldwide who united to ensure that the fascist forces did not prevail.
\n
Yet what China and its people did during this period of history is not fully acknowledged and it is even relegated to the periphery in Western narratives of the war. The battlefields in China constituted an important theater in the war, and the Chinese people's tenacious resistance against the invading Japanese forces is a core part of the World Anti-Fascist War, and should be recognized as such.
\n
The contribution China made to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War should assume its rightful place in history. This explains why it is necessary for China to organize activities to mark the victory anniversary.
\n
From its own history in the more than a century when it was humiliated by the invasions of foreign powers, China well knows how important it is to have a strong military for its security and peaceful development.
\n
The great changes taking place in the international situation also mean that China as a major country must do its bit for global development and world peace, and that obligates it to have a strong military able to shoulder its peacekeeping responsibilities. This is borne out by it contributing the largest number of UN peacekeepers among all the UN Security Council members.
\n
China as a major champion of the UN Charter and advocate for a fair and just framework for global governance always upholds the UN as the center of the global system. Just as the declaration of the SCO stated, the founding of the United Nations was one of the most important fruits of the victory in the war against fascism. The UN has long been a cornerstone of international relations, and has established various models of cooperation in a wide range of fields such as the protection of world peace and security, global social and economic development and human rights progress.
\n
China always stands on the right side of justice and strives to promote global development and world peace. Its Victory Day military parade is not a display of China's military muscles per se, and it is certainly not directed at any country; China is not militaristic and neither are its people. Instead, the military parade is meant to tell the world that China will never forget those who lost their lives during that war and will remember that part of history forever in order to do its bit for the protection of world peace and to promote the role of the UN in maintaining a fair and just world order.
\n
Wednesday's grand ceremony is therefore both a tribute to the past and a beacon of hope for the future. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made for national independence and freedom, and is a celebration of the enduring spirit that continues to guide China toward a future of peace, prosperity and global harmony.
The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War is something worth celebrating for the Chinese people. This was the consensus that emerged at a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday attended by hundreds of representatives, including those from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities.
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As evident from the discussions at the symposium, this great victory inspires Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work together to strive for the complete reunification of the country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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In the struggle against foreign aggression, Chinese compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and many others living overseas, demonstrated how they share a common destiny with the motherland.
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For example, during the 50-year-long period when the Japanese occupied Taiwan, countless Taiwan compatriots fought heroic battles against the Japanese colonialists, resulting in the loss of over 650,000 lives.
\n
After the outbreak of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, over 50,000 Taiwan compatriots, guided by the conviction that "to save Taiwan, we must first save the motherland", rushed to the Chinese mainland to join the war, demonstrating the integrity and dignity of being Chinese with their blood and lives.
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Taiwan's return to the motherland after the war also underscores the historical and legal reality that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
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It is good to see former Kuomintang chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu arrive in Beijing on Monday to participate in the commemorations. As she said, history cannot be forgotten, much less distorted, and commemorating this victory now is akin to paying a profound tribute to our ancestors.
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However, the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities on the island have outrageously disregarded the significance of the victory and the commemorations. They have even tried to glorify Japan's colonial rule, and wantonly promoted "de-Sinicization" on the Chinese island.
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Their actions betray their ancestors, insult the memory of the tremendous national sacrifices made by compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, are an affront to justice and the conscience of humanity, and evidence of their conspiracy to split the country.
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No matter how difficult the conditions, no matter how brutal the war, no matter how great the sacrifices, the Chinese people never wavered in their resolve to defend their homeland and recover the Taiwan island.
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Today, the Chinese nation is closer, more confident, and more capable than ever before to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the complete reunification of the island with its motherland.
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This is also one of the reasons why China is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression.
\n
The Chinese people were fighting for the very existence of the Chinese nation. Their strong resistance smashed Japanese militarists' dream of colonizing China and enslaving the Chinese people. And what Chinese people did during this war contributed tremendously to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
The military parade on Wednesday is intended to tell the world that China will never forget the martyrs who lost their lives in that war and will forever remember that part of history, and always contribute to maintaining world peace and promoting the role of the United Nations in upholding a just and equitable international order.
\n
The Taiwan question arose because of national weakness and disorder, and it will be resolved through national rejuvenation.
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With the united efforts of all Chinese people, the nation will accomplish national reunification and achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War is something worth celebrating for the Chinese people. This was the consensus that emerged at a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday attended by hundreds of representatives, including those from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities.
\n
As evident from the discussions at the symposium, this great victory inspires Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work together to strive for the complete reunification of the country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
\n
In the struggle against foreign aggression, Chinese compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and many others living overseas, demonstrated how they share a common destiny with the motherland.
\n
For example, during the 50-year-long period when the Japanese occupied Taiwan, countless Taiwan compatriots fought heroic battles against the Japanese colonialists, resulting in the loss of over 650,000 lives.
\n
After the outbreak of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, over 50,000 Taiwan compatriots, guided by the conviction that "to save Taiwan, we must first save the motherland", rushed to the Chinese mainland to join the war, demonstrating the integrity and dignity of being Chinese with their blood and lives.
\n
Taiwan's return to the motherland after the war also underscores the historical and legal reality that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
\n
It is good to see former Kuomintang chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu arrive in Beijing on Monday to participate in the commemorations. As she said, history cannot be forgotten, much less distorted, and commemorating this victory now is akin to paying a profound tribute to our ancestors.
\n
However, the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities on the island have outrageously disregarded the significance of the victory and the commemorations. They have even tried to glorify Japan's colonial rule, and wantonly promoted "de-Sinicization" on the Chinese island.
\n
Their actions betray their ancestors, insult the memory of the tremendous national sacrifices made by compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, are an affront to justice and the conscience of humanity, and evidence of their conspiracy to split the country.
\n
No matter how difficult the conditions, no matter how brutal the war, no matter how great the sacrifices, the Chinese people never wavered in their resolve to defend their homeland and recover the Taiwan island.
\n
Today, the Chinese nation is closer, more confident, and more capable than ever before to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the complete reunification of the island with its motherland.
\n
This is also one of the reasons why China is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression.
\n
The Chinese people were fighting for the very existence of the Chinese nation. Their strong resistance smashed Japanese militarists' dream of colonizing China and enslaving the Chinese people. And what Chinese people did during this war contributed tremendously to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.
\n
The military parade on Wednesday is intended to tell the world that China will never forget the martyrs who lost their lives in that war and will forever remember that part of history, and always contribute to maintaining world peace and promoting the role of the United Nations in upholding a just and equitable international order.
\n
The Taiwan question arose because of national weakness and disorder, and it will be resolved through national rejuvenation.
\n
With the united efforts of all Chinese people, the nation will accomplish national reunification and achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Editor's Note: Global foreign direct investment fell by 11 percent to about $1.5 trillion in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Nevertheless, there were some bright spots of growth in certain areas such as the digital economy. What do the current global investment trends indicate? Compared with developed countries, what advantages do developing countries have in attracting foreign investment? Will the global FDI outlook improve this year? Li Nan, director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise, United Nations Trade and Development, spoke to Chinanews.com on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
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Global FDI declined in 2024 mainly due to a 58 percent year-on-year fall in inflows to Europe. The decline reflected the severe impact of geopolitical tensions and financial market instability on investor confidence. In addition, international project finance, which plays a critical role in infrastructure investment, dropped by 11 percent in Europe, underscoring investors' broader caution and the generally tighter financial environment.
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In contrast, inflows to developing countries remained relatively stable. In 2024, developing economies accounted for 57 percent of global FDI inflows. Their total FDI reached $867 billion, roughly unchanged from the previous year. This highlights the resilience of developing countries against a backdrop of continued global uncertainty, tighter financial conditions and weak trade. FDI inflows to developing economies were highly concentrated, reflecting the difficulties faced by smaller and more vulnerable economies in attracting international investment.
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Developing and developed countries have a different attitude to FDI. In recent years, global investment policymaking has increasingly been shaped by geopolitical tensions and industrial policy objectives. Developing countries continue to emphasize openness to FDI, rolling out numerous supportive measures, while developed economies are increasingly inclined to adopt restrictive policies, particularly when it comes to national security and FDI screening.
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More than 40 percent of the adverse measures introduced in 2024 involved new or expanded screening mechanisms. These were mainly adopted by developed economies, targeting high-tech industries as well as critical raw materials essential to the energy transition and supply chain resilience. Meanwhile, industrial policy incentives have become the mainstream policy tool for attracting global investment, accounting for 45 percent of the favorable measures.
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The digital economy is the fastest growing sector for global investment. In 2024, greenfield investment projects in this field surged to $360 billion. Between 2020 and 2024, developing economies attracted $531 billion in digital economy greenfield investment. However, these investments were highly concentrated, with nearly 80 percent flowing to 10 countries. Just six countries — India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and China — accounted for more than 60 percent of the total FDI. In Latin America, Brazil and Mexico led the way, while in West Asia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were front-runners.
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FDI in the digital economy helps promote the spread of technologies, improve productivity and foster inclusive development through technologies in areas such as health, education, finance and agriculture. It plays a key role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. However, its development differs across countries and regions, depending on factors such as infrastructure, digital capabilities, market conditions and regulatory frameworks.
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China and the United States are among the world's leading recipients of FDI. By working together, the two countries could help restore investor confidence worldwide and create a more favorable development environment for low-income and vulnerable economies. In recent years, China's FDI patterns have shown positive shifts, with inflows moving increasingly toward high-tech industries and advanced manufacturing. This reflects China's growing capacity to attract high-quality investment.
Editor's Note: Global foreign direct investment fell by 11 percent to about $1.5 trillion in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Nevertheless, there were some bright spots of growth in certain areas such as the digital economy. What do the current global investment trends indicate? Compared with developed countries, what advantages do developing countries have in attracting foreign investment? Will the global FDI outlook improve this year? Li Nan, director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise, United Nations Trade and Development, spoke to Chinanews.com on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n
Global FDI declined in 2024 mainly due to a 58 percent year-on-year fall in inflows to Europe. The decline reflected the severe impact of geopolitical tensions and financial market instability on investor confidence. In addition, international project finance, which plays a critical role in infrastructure investment, dropped by 11 percent in Europe, underscoring investors' broader caution and the generally tighter financial environment.
\n
In contrast, inflows to developing countries remained relatively stable. In 2024, developing economies accounted for 57 percent of global FDI inflows. Their total FDI reached $867 billion, roughly unchanged from the previous year. This highlights the resilience of developing countries against a backdrop of continued global uncertainty, tighter financial conditions and weak trade. FDI inflows to developing economies were highly concentrated, reflecting the difficulties faced by smaller and more vulnerable economies in attracting international investment.
\n
Developing and developed countries have a different attitude to FDI. In recent years, global investment policymaking has increasingly been shaped by geopolitical tensions and industrial policy objectives. Developing countries continue to emphasize openness to FDI, rolling out numerous supportive measures, while developed economies are increasingly inclined to adopt restrictive policies, particularly when it comes to national security and FDI screening.
\n
More than 40 percent of the adverse measures introduced in 2024 involved new or expanded screening mechanisms. These were mainly adopted by developed economies, targeting high-tech industries as well as critical raw materials essential to the energy transition and supply chain resilience. Meanwhile, industrial policy incentives have become the mainstream policy tool for attracting global investment, accounting for 45 percent of the favorable measures.
\n
The digital economy is the fastest growing sector for global investment. In 2024, greenfield investment projects in this field surged to $360 billion. Between 2020 and 2024, developing economies attracted $531 billion in digital economy greenfield investment. However, these investments were highly concentrated, with nearly 80 percent flowing to 10 countries. Just six countries — India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and China — accounted for more than 60 percent of the total FDI. In Latin America, Brazil and Mexico led the way, while in West Asia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were front-runners.
\n
FDI in the digital economy helps promote the spread of technologies, improve productivity and foster inclusive development through technologies in areas such as health, education, finance and agriculture. It plays a key role in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. However, its development differs across countries and regions, depending on factors such as infrastructure, digital capabilities, market conditions and regulatory frameworks.
\n
China and the United States are among the world's leading recipients of FDI. By working together, the two countries could help restore investor confidence worldwide and create a more favorable development environment for low-income and vulnerable economies. In recent years, China's FDI patterns have shown positive shifts, with inflows moving increasingly toward high-tech industries and advanced manufacturing. This reflects China's growing capacity to attract high-quality investment.
The future of China-United States relations depends on young people, as how they get along will shape how the two countries engage, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on Sunday at the opening of a youth pickleball competition in Maryland.
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Speaking at the China-US Friendly Youth Pickleball Competition in Montgomery County, Ambassador Xie Feng noted that "throughout history, it is the kindness of our people and the courage of our youths that have kept moving China-US relations forward".
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Xie said youth had played pivotal roles before: Eight decades ago, US youngsters fought alongside Chinese forces during World War II, and five decades ago, young athletes opened doors for bilateral exchange through ping-pong diplomacy.
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"We need to give full support for every engagement between our youths, so that they can get a firsthand perspective through mutual visits, build trust through dialogue, enhance friendship in cooperation, and inject more hope and vitality into the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations," he said.
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Sunday's competition followed a cultural exchange between Montgomery County Public Schools and Chinese students that started earlier this year.
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In April, about 30 MCPS student-athletes traveled to Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen for a 12-day pickleball and cultural tour, which MCPS Systemwide Athletics Director Jeffrey Sullivan described as "pickleball diplomacy".
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During the trip, students made dumplings, celebrated a birthday, strolled along the Bund in Shanghai and climbed the Great Wall in Beijing, while also witnessing how AI empowers education, and marveled at how ideas are turned into reality through laser engraving.
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In return, 53 students and teachers from Shenzhen visited Montgomery to participate in Sunday's event.
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Xie said the event represented "a gathering of old buddies and a chance to meet new friends", highlighting the importance of youth exchanges in forging China — US ties.
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"Let's encourage more exchanges with such youthful vigor," he said. "The bond between our two countries has deepened with every interaction you have, and the path of China-US friendship has widened with every step you take."
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In his speech, Xie mentioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a reply letter in July to the teachers and students of the US youth pickleball cultural exchange delegation, encouraging them to become "a new generation of ambassadors for friendship between our two countries" and to deepen people-to-people ties.
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The April delegation's experience was captured in a documentary that premiered in July in Washington.
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"Relations between countries start with one relationship at a time, one interaction at a time," Sullivan, who took part in Sunday's event, said at the premiere, according to a Montgomery Community Media website report.
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"And that's exactly what our student ambassadors did, the entire time in China and since then. And so, pickleball diplomacy just became a thing."
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Transformative trip
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For Ryan Corkery, a 2025 Sherwood High School graduate and MCPS pickleball diplomacy ambassador, the pickleball trip was nothing short of transformative.
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"We went to China — most crazy, life-changing experience in my life. Met so many cool people, had so many cool experiences and, yeah, thank you, pickleball," Corkery said at a Montgomery County Recreation podcast released on Thursday.
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"The pickleball helped us build these lasting friendships … we still talk to the Chinese kids today on various social media," he said.
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Beyond the courts, the students discovered something even more powerful — connection.
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Trinh Au, a 2025 Clarksburg High School graduate and MCPS pickleball diplomacy ambassador, recalled playing three friendly matches with Chinese peers, and "we just hung out the whole day for the whole city".
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"It was really fun to be able to meet with them, connect with them on a further level, further than pickleball," Au said.
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huanxinzhao@chinadailyusa.com
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The future of China-United States relations depends on young people, as how they get along will shape how the two countries engage, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on Sunday at the opening of a youth pickleball competition in Maryland.
\n
Speaking at the China-US Friendly Youth Pickleball Competition in Montgomery County, Ambassador Xie Feng noted that "throughout history, it is the kindness of our people and the courage of our youths that have kept moving China-US relations forward".
\n
Xie said youth had played pivotal roles before: Eight decades ago, US youngsters fought alongside Chinese forces during World War II, and five decades ago, young athletes opened doors for bilateral exchange through ping-pong diplomacy.
\n
"We need to give full support for every engagement between our youths, so that they can get a firsthand perspective through mutual visits, build trust through dialogue, enhance friendship in cooperation, and inject more hope and vitality into the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations," he said.
\n
Sunday's competition followed a cultural exchange between Montgomery County Public Schools and Chinese students that started earlier this year.
\n
In April, about 30 MCPS student-athletes traveled to Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen for a 12-day pickleball and cultural tour, which MCPS Systemwide Athletics Director Jeffrey Sullivan described as "pickleball diplomacy".
\n
During the trip, students made dumplings, celebrated a birthday, strolled along the Bund in Shanghai and climbed the Great Wall in Beijing, while also witnessing how AI empowers education, and marveled at how ideas are turned into reality through laser engraving.
\n
In return, 53 students and teachers from Shenzhen visited Montgomery to participate in Sunday's event.
\n
Xie said the event represented "a gathering of old buddies and a chance to meet new friends", highlighting the importance of youth exchanges in forging China — US ties.
\n
"Let's encourage more exchanges with such youthful vigor," he said. "The bond between our two countries has deepened with every interaction you have, and the path of China-US friendship has widened with every step you take."
\n
In his speech, Xie mentioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a reply letter in July to the teachers and students of the US youth pickleball cultural exchange delegation, encouraging them to become "a new generation of ambassadors for friendship between our two countries" and to deepen people-to-people ties.
\n
The April delegation's experience was captured in a documentary that premiered in July in Washington.
\n
"Relations between countries start with one relationship at a time, one interaction at a time," Sullivan, who took part in Sunday's event, said at the premiere, according to a Montgomery Community Media website report.
\n
"And that's exactly what our student ambassadors did, the entire time in China and since then. And so, pickleball diplomacy just became a thing."
\n
Transformative trip
\n
For Ryan Corkery, a 2025 Sherwood High School graduate and MCPS pickleball diplomacy ambassador, the pickleball trip was nothing short of transformative.
\n
"We went to China — most crazy, life-changing experience in my life. Met so many cool people, had so many cool experiences and, yeah, thank you, pickleball," Corkery said at a Montgomery County Recreation podcast released on Thursday.
\n
"The pickleball helped us build these lasting friendships … we still talk to the Chinese kids today on various social media," he said.
\n
Beyond the courts, the students discovered something even more powerful — connection.
\n
Trinh Au, a 2025 Clarksburg High School graduate and MCPS pickleball diplomacy ambassador, recalled playing three friendly matches with Chinese peers, and "we just hung out the whole day for the whole city".
\n
"It was really fun to be able to meet with them, connect with them on a further level, further than pickleball," Au said.
A contestant waves to the audience after receiving an award at the 10th Africa Tech Challenge in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday. The competition celebrated 55 graduates from 12 African countries with certificates recognizing their achievements.
A contestant waves to the audience after receiving an award at the 10th Africa Tech Challenge in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday. The competition celebrated 55 graduates from 12 African countries with certificates recognizing their achievements.
The G1 humanoid robot, developed by the Chinese company Unitree, spars playfully with Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder of the California-based bionics firm Psyonic, during the first International Humanoid Olympiad at the Olympic Academy in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Monday.
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The G1 humanoid robot, developed by the Chinese company Unitree, spars playfully with Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder of the California-based bionics firm Psyonic, during the first International Humanoid Olympiad at the Olympic Academy in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Monday.
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to delivering flagship infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, describing them as "national assets to serve every Nigerian".
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In an update issued on Monday, Tinubu listed the trans-Saharan highway and the 439-kilometer Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road among the legacy projects of the administration.
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Both roads are being financed and executed by Chinese partners and are expected to transform transport links across Africa's most populous country.
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The president highlighted Nigeria's role in the 4,500-km trans-Saharan highway, a continental route that crosses Algeria, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Tunisia.
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He also emphasized the significance of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road, which was constructed by the China Geo-Engineering Corporation.
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Redesigned with a rigid pavement structure, the road forms a critical link in the Nigerian portion of the Trans-Saharan corridor, connecting Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, to Algeria's capital, Algiers, through Niger.
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"These are not local trophies," Tinubu said on X. "They are our national assets."
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Beyond highways, he pointed to rail as central to Nigeria's integration and growth. The 387-km Kano-Kaduna standard gauge railway, which links the two major cities in the country's north and is being constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, has recently received new loan disbursements and is advancing steadily.
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Once completed, it will link key northern commercial hubs to Nigeria's capital, Abuja, and form a major section of the Lagos-Kano corridor.
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Tinubu also confirmed that the Abuja light rail system, built by CCECC, has been revived after years of inactivity.
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Similar urban rail projects in Kano, Kaduna and Lagos have been greenlighted, reflecting China's growing role in Nigeria's urban transit revival.
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Tinubu further underscored energy infrastructure as a pillar of cooperation, citing the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, which is being funded with the support of Chinese banks and insurers, and has already crossed the Niger River.
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Once completed, the multibillion-dollar pipeline will supply gas to industries and power plants, benefiting millions across central and northern Nigeria.
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The president also highlighted the 700-megawatt Zungeru hydropower plant, which is expected to strengthen the national grid and boost industrial capacity.
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The government has noted that the projects will reduce travel times, expand market access for farmers and traders, alleviate congestion in fast-growing cities and support industrial growth.
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"Every farmer who needs a road, every trader who needs power, every child who needs a school, every patient who needs care … this is who we are building for," Tinubu said.
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Since signing the Belt and Road cooperation agreement with China in 2018, Nigeria has benefited from major projects, including the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Lagos-Ibadan train route and several airport terminals, undertaken by Chinese enterprises.
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Nigeria has become China's largest contractor market, its second-largest trading partner and a major investment destination in Africa, according to the Chinese embassy in Nigeria.
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to delivering flagship infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative, describing them as "national assets to serve every Nigerian".
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In an update issued on Monday, Tinubu listed the trans-Saharan highway and the 439-kilometer Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road among the legacy projects of the administration.
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Both roads are being financed and executed by Chinese partners and are expected to transform transport links across Africa's most populous country.
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The president highlighted Nigeria's role in the 4,500-km trans-Saharan highway, a continental route that crosses Algeria, Chad, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and Tunisia.
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He also emphasized the significance of the Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe road, which was constructed by the China Geo-Engineering Corporation.
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Redesigned with a rigid pavement structure, the road forms a critical link in the Nigerian portion of the Trans-Saharan corridor, connecting Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, to Algeria's capital, Algiers, through Niger.
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"These are not local trophies," Tinubu said on X. "They are our national assets."
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Beyond highways, he pointed to rail as central to Nigeria's integration and growth. The 387-km Kano-Kaduna standard gauge railway, which links the two major cities in the country's north and is being constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, has recently received new loan disbursements and is advancing steadily.
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Once completed, it will link key northern commercial hubs to Nigeria's capital, Abuja, and form a major section of the Lagos-Kano corridor.
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Tinubu also confirmed that the Abuja light rail system, built by CCECC, has been revived after years of inactivity.
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Similar urban rail projects in Kano, Kaduna and Lagos have been greenlighted, reflecting China's growing role in Nigeria's urban transit revival.
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Tinubu further underscored energy infrastructure as a pillar of cooperation, citing the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline, which is being funded with the support of Chinese banks and insurers, and has already crossed the Niger River.
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Once completed, the multibillion-dollar pipeline will supply gas to industries and power plants, benefiting millions across central and northern Nigeria.
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The president also highlighted the 700-megawatt Zungeru hydropower plant, which is expected to strengthen the national grid and boost industrial capacity.
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The government has noted that the projects will reduce travel times, expand market access for farmers and traders, alleviate congestion in fast-growing cities and support industrial growth.
\n
"Every farmer who needs a road, every trader who needs power, every child who needs a school, every patient who needs care … this is who we are building for," Tinubu said.
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Since signing the Belt and Road cooperation agreement with China in 2018, Nigeria has benefited from major projects, including the Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Lagos-Ibadan train route and several airport terminals, undertaken by Chinese enterprises.
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Nigeria has become China's largest contractor market, its second-largest trading partner and a major investment destination in Africa, according to the Chinese embassy in Nigeria.
Southern Thai provinces have stepped up efforts to promote their high-quality durian farms, to rival the traditional production base in Thailand's eastern provinces for a larger export market share amid the enthusiasm of Chinese consumers for the spiky fruit.
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At a recent seminar on boosting confidence in southern Thai durians for the global market, officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension, or DOAE, revealed that the department has implemented eight stringent measures to promote high-quality fruit production, ensuring both quality and safety to meet export standards.
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These measures cover the entire supply chain, from orchards to markets, especially during peak harvest seasons.
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Digital technology has been applied to analyze data and systematically manage risks, said DOAE Director-General Peeraphan Korthong.
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He said key initiatives include intensive farmer training on Good Agricultural Practices — a voluntary certification program that verifies sound food safety practices are being used.
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"Farmers also need to learn strict orchard hygiene protocols and pest surveillance to build buyer confidence," Peeraphan said. "Moreover, we have worked to strengthen farmer-exporter networks and drive value-added products such as frozen and freeze-dried durian to meet the growing international demand for premium-quality fruit."
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Durian plantations have expanded dramatically in southern Thailand in recent years. The region's durian orchards area increased from 101,000 hectares in 2020 to 139,000 hectares this year, according to the DOAE.
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"The driving force behind this is the great demand overseas, in particular the Chinese market," said Chakri Suwannaphum, 55, owner of the Suan Jitraksa orchard in Thapa district, Songkhla Province.
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Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, the orchard produces 20 metric tons of Monthong durian, also known as Golden Pillow, annually. The orchard brings him a revenue of $92,600 to $123,500 per year.
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Chakri said China now has a higher standard for fruit imports, with strict protocols for pesticides and other residues, so a more scientific management with high safety standards is needed.
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"This helps to strengthen our competition in the international market, not only China but also other emerging regions," he added.
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Phuwadet Wuttiwongwat, director of DOAE's region No 5 office in Songkhla, said five southern Thai provinces boast 5,024 durian orchards that have been certified under Good Agricultural Practices standards. "Supply chain development and strengthened export credibility, especially to China, are our major priorities," he said.
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To guarantee the ripening time — a crucial step for fruit quality — local authorities will ask farmers to send fruit samples to a local testing center three days before harvesting, said Nippawan Meethong, director of the Agricultural Technology Promotion Center for Plant Protection.
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During the seminar, Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wang Zhijian and overseas buyers were invited to visit some high-quality durian orchards. They observed their production processes, which strictly follow Good Agricultural Practices standards and rigorous quality control systems.
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Southern Thai provinces have stepped up efforts to promote their high-quality durian farms, to rival the traditional production base in Thailand's eastern provinces for a larger export market share amid the enthusiasm of Chinese consumers for the spiky fruit.
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At a recent seminar on boosting confidence in southern Thai durians for the global market, officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension, or DOAE, revealed that the department has implemented eight stringent measures to promote high-quality fruit production, ensuring both quality and safety to meet export standards.
\n
These measures cover the entire supply chain, from orchards to markets, especially during peak harvest seasons.
\n
Digital technology has been applied to analyze data and systematically manage risks, said DOAE Director-General Peeraphan Korthong.
\n
He said key initiatives include intensive farmer training on Good Agricultural Practices — a voluntary certification program that verifies sound food safety practices are being used.
\n
"Farmers also need to learn strict orchard hygiene protocols and pest surveillance to build buyer confidence," Peeraphan said. "Moreover, we have worked to strengthen farmer-exporter networks and drive value-added products such as frozen and freeze-dried durian to meet the growing international demand for premium-quality fruit."
\n
Durian plantations have expanded dramatically in southern Thailand in recent years. The region's durian orchards area increased from 101,000 hectares in 2020 to 139,000 hectares this year, according to the DOAE.
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"The driving force behind this is the great demand overseas, in particular the Chinese market," said Chakri Suwannaphum, 55, owner of the Suan Jitraksa orchard in Thapa district, Songkhla Province.
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Covering an area of 7.5 hectares, the orchard produces 20 metric tons of Monthong durian, also known as Golden Pillow, annually. The orchard brings him a revenue of $92,600 to $123,500 per year.
\n
Chakri said China now has a higher standard for fruit imports, with strict protocols for pesticides and other residues, so a more scientific management with high safety standards is needed.
\n
"This helps to strengthen our competition in the international market, not only China but also other emerging regions," he added.
\n
Phuwadet Wuttiwongwat, director of DOAE's region No 5 office in Songkhla, said five southern Thai provinces boast 5,024 durian orchards that have been certified under Good Agricultural Practices standards. "Supply chain development and strengthened export credibility, especially to China, are our major priorities," he said.
\n
To guarantee the ripening time — a crucial step for fruit quality — local authorities will ask farmers to send fruit samples to a local testing center three days before harvesting, said Nippawan Meethong, director of the Agricultural Technology Promotion Center for Plant Protection.
\n
During the seminar, Chinese Consul General in Songkhla Wang Zhijian and overseas buyers were invited to visit some high-quality durian orchards. They observed their production processes, which strictly follow Good Agricultural Practices standards and rigorous quality control systems.
A massive landslide in Sudan's western Darfur region has flattened an entire mountain village and killed more than 1,000 people, a rebel group said, leaving only one survivor. The disaster struck on Sunday after days of heavy rain, devastating the village of Tarasin in the Jebel Marra area, the Sudan Liberation Movement said in a statement. The group appealed to the United Nations and other aid organizations for help in recovering the dead still buried under mud and debris. Images the group published on social media appeared to show huge sections of the mountainside having collapsed, burying the village under thick mud, with trees uprooted and beams shattered.
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CZECH REPUBLIC
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Ex-PM cancels poll event after attack
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Former Czech prime minister Andrej Babis said on Monday he is canceling his Tuesday election campaign program after being attacked during a rally. Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, was struck in the head with a metallic forearm crutch by a man during an election rally in the eastern Czech town of Dobra on Monday afternoon. Babis, the leader of the opposition ANO party, went to hospital for an examination after the incident. Czech police said on X that officers at the scene immediately detained the man after the attack, and the case is now under investigation.
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VENEZUELA
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Maduro hits out at Washington 'threat'
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday his country was at "maximum preparedness" and ready to respond if attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. Tensions between the US and Venezuela have risen in recent weeks amid a large US naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which US officials say aims to address threats from Latin American drug cartels. However, Maduro and other Venezuelan officials have said the US is threatening their country and the buildup is meant to justify an intervention against them. "They are seeking a regime change through military threat," Maduro said in Caracas.
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Landslide kills more than 1,000 in Darfur
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A massive landslide in Sudan's western Darfur region has flattened an entire mountain village and killed more than 1,000 people, a rebel group said, leaving only one survivor. The disaster struck on Sunday after days of heavy rain, devastating the village of Tarasin in the Jebel Marra area, the Sudan Liberation Movement said in a statement. The group appealed to the United Nations and other aid organizations for help in recovering the dead still buried under mud and debris. Images the group published on social media appeared to show huge sections of the mountainside having collapsed, burying the village under thick mud, with trees uprooted and beams shattered.
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CZECH REPUBLIC
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Ex-PM cancels poll event after attack
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Former Czech prime minister Andrej Babis said on Monday he is canceling his Tuesday election campaign program after being attacked during a rally. Babis, who served as prime minister from 2017 to 2021, was struck in the head with a metallic forearm crutch by a man during an election rally in the eastern Czech town of Dobra on Monday afternoon. Babis, the leader of the opposition ANO party, went to hospital for an examination after the incident. Czech police said on X that officers at the scene immediately detained the man after the attack, and the case is now under investigation.
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VENEZUELA
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Maduro hits out at Washington 'threat'
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday his country was at "maximum preparedness" and ready to respond if attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean. Tensions between the US and Venezuela have risen in recent weeks amid a large US naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which US officials say aims to address threats from Latin American drug cartels. However, Maduro and other Venezuelan officials have said the US is threatening their country and the buildup is meant to justify an intervention against them. "They are seeking a regime change through military threat," Maduro said in Caracas.
The Belgian city of Ecaussinnes paid solemn tribute on Friday to Qian Xiuling, also known as Madame Siou-Ling Tsien de Perlinghi, unveiling a commemorative portrait at the communal council chamber and recalling her heroic acts during World War II.
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The event, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and the local government, also marked the preview of a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and WWII.
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Born in 1912 in eastern China's Jiangsu province, Qian pursued chemistry at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and earned a doctorate in chemical sciences. She later married Belgian physician Gregoire de Perlinghi and settled in Ecaussinnes.
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During the Nazi occupation of Belgium, Qian persuaded German general Alexander von Falkenhausen to save almost 100 fighters from execution, an act that earned her enduring gratitude in Belgium.
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Over her lifetime, she was honored with medals, street naming, and depictions in both Belgian and Chinese documentaries and television dramas. Often referred to as the "Belgian Schindler", she passed away in 2008 at the age of 96.
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Speaking at Friday's ceremony, Li Yan, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese embassy in Belgium, praised Qian as "a chemist, a mother and a woman of commitment".
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"Chinese by origin, Belgian at heart, an Ecaussinnoise by destiny," she said.
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"Thanks to her courage, her connections and her determination, these men were spared. And by that act, it was all of Ecaussinnes that she saved from an irreparable grief.
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"May this portrait be a landmark for future generations. May it remind them that, in the face of injustice, silence is a choice — but action can change lives."
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Sebastien Deschamps, mayor of Ecaussinnes, underscored the town's "eternal gratitude" to Madame de Perlinghi, saying: "She came from so far away to save the lives of people she did not even know. This noble recognition fosters a genuine and lasting bond between the people of Ecaussinnes and the Chinese community of Belgium — and, why not, also with China itself."
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The commemorative photo exhibition in Ecaussinnes will be followed by further cultural and historical events highlighting the shared memories of China and Belgium during World War II.
The Belgian city of Ecaussinnes paid solemn tribute on Friday to Qian Xiuling, also known as Madame Siou-Ling Tsien de Perlinghi, unveiling a commemorative portrait at the communal council chamber and recalling her heroic acts during World War II.
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The event, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and the local government, also marked the preview of a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and WWII.
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Born in 1912 in eastern China's Jiangsu province, Qian pursued chemistry at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium and earned a doctorate in chemical sciences. She later married Belgian physician Gregoire de Perlinghi and settled in Ecaussinnes.
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During the Nazi occupation of Belgium, Qian persuaded German general Alexander von Falkenhausen to save almost 100 fighters from execution, an act that earned her enduring gratitude in Belgium.
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Over her lifetime, she was honored with medals, street naming, and depictions in both Belgian and Chinese documentaries and television dramas. Often referred to as the "Belgian Schindler", she passed away in 2008 at the age of 96.
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Speaking at Friday's ceremony, Li Yan, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese embassy in Belgium, praised Qian as "a chemist, a mother and a woman of commitment".
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"Chinese by origin, Belgian at heart, an Ecaussinnoise by destiny," she said.
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"Thanks to her courage, her connections and her determination, these men were spared. And by that act, it was all of Ecaussinnes that she saved from an irreparable grief.
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"May this portrait be a landmark for future generations. May it remind them that, in the face of injustice, silence is a choice — but action can change lives."
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Sebastien Deschamps, mayor of Ecaussinnes, underscored the town's "eternal gratitude" to Madame de Perlinghi, saying: "She came from so far away to save the lives of people she did not even know. This noble recognition fosters a genuine and lasting bond between the people of Ecaussinnes and the Chinese community of Belgium — and, why not, also with China itself."
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The commemorative photo exhibition in Ecaussinnes will be followed by further cultural and historical events highlighting the shared memories of China and Belgium during World War II.
Correctly confronting history for Japan means far more than simply acknowledging "aggression" and "defeat". At the 102nd anniversary memorial of the 1923 Kanto Massacre, Japanese officials and scholars stressed that lessons from the past should inform vigilance against rising xenophobia in Japan, to prevent such tragedies from repeating.
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A memorial service was held in Tokyo on Monday, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Chinese victims who were killed following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan.
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Victims' families from China and the Korean Peninsula, alongside prominent figures from Japan, jointly mourned the deceased. They also urged the Japanese government to face history honestly, offering apologies and compensation.
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On Sept 1, 1923, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kanto area, resulting in over 100,000 people killed or missing. Amid the chaos of the disaster, rumors of Koreans "poisoning wells" started circulating.
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Nearly 800 Chinese residents and more than 6,000 Korean residents in Japan fell victim to massacres orchestrated by Japanese military, law enforcement and nationalist extremists, according to studies.
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Mizuho Fukushima, leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party, urged the Japanese government to face the issue honestly. She called on the government to fulfill any compensation decisions already made and to thoroughly investigate the facts while addressing the victims' families.
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Maniwa Naoyuki, member of Japan's Koto City Assembly, warned that xenophobia is spreading in Japan, with serious discrimination against foreigners, while the government and political leaders continue to avoid confronting history.
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"It is not enough to focus solely on the victims of the atomic bomb. The suffering of Asian countries must also be recognized and passed down through generations. Textbooks should accurately record Japan's responsibility for its aggression, prompting the government to formally apologize and reflect," he added.
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In a speech delivered at the memorial service, Wang Lin, minister counselor at the Chinese embassy in Japan, attributed the immediate cause of the massacre to the deliberate spread of rumors that incited social panic.
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"The roots of this tragedy can be traced back to Japan's turn toward militarism and the prevalence of extreme nationalism and xenophobia during that era," she said.
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Wang emphasized that, 102 years later, Japanese society seems to be forgetting this painful chapter of history. She said the Japanese government has shown signs of regression on historical issues, and some individuals even openly distort or deny history. Wang also called for efforts to uphold justice and prevent a reversal of history.
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On Sunday, another memorial event on the same theme was held at Meiji University.
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Victims from China and the Korean Peninsula, as well as members of the Japanese Diet from four political parties, revealed the historical truth of the 1923 Kanto Massacre, emphasizing that the Japanese government bears inescapable responsibility. Japanese scholars and officials stressed the need to remain vigilant against current xenophobia and to respect the rights of foreigners.
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Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan stated that the government should acknowledge historical facts and apologize to the victims and their families. He emphasized that commemorating history is not only about looking back but also about serving as a warning for the present, and that xenophobia and historical denial must not be allowed to spread in contemporary politics.
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Social Democratic Party's Rasaru Ishii said that "honestly confronting history" means the government must take responsibility for uncovering the truth. It should apologize to the victims and provide compensation, and ensure that history is passed on to future generations through monuments, memorial ceremonies, and inclusion in school education, so that such tragedies do not recur.
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Hiroshi Tanaka, co-representative of the Liaison Committee on Alien Rights Law, called on Japan to confront historical issues as part of its social development. He also urged the country to consider how to promote a sense of equality and inclusion for foreign residents.
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Correctly confronting history for Japan means far more than simply acknowledging "aggression" and "defeat". At the 102nd anniversary memorial of the 1923 Kanto Massacre, Japanese officials and scholars stressed that lessons from the past should inform vigilance against rising xenophobia in Japan, to prevent such tragedies from repeating.
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A memorial service was held in Tokyo on Monday, marking the 102nd anniversary of the Chinese victims who were killed following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan.
\n
Victims' families from China and the Korean Peninsula, alongside prominent figures from Japan, jointly mourned the deceased. They also urged the Japanese government to face history honestly, offering apologies and compensation.
\n
On Sept 1, 1923, a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kanto area, resulting in over 100,000 people killed or missing. Amid the chaos of the disaster, rumors of Koreans "poisoning wells" started circulating.
\n
Nearly 800 Chinese residents and more than 6,000 Korean residents in Japan fell victim to massacres orchestrated by Japanese military, law enforcement and nationalist extremists, according to studies.
\n
Mizuho Fukushima, leader of Japan's Social Democratic Party, urged the Japanese government to face the issue honestly. She called on the government to fulfill any compensation decisions already made and to thoroughly investigate the facts while addressing the victims' families.
\n
Maniwa Naoyuki, member of Japan's Koto City Assembly, warned that xenophobia is spreading in Japan, with serious discrimination against foreigners, while the government and political leaders continue to avoid confronting history.
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"It is not enough to focus solely on the victims of the atomic bomb. The suffering of Asian countries must also be recognized and passed down through generations. Textbooks should accurately record Japan's responsibility for its aggression, prompting the government to formally apologize and reflect," he added.
\n
In a speech delivered at the memorial service, Wang Lin, minister counselor at the Chinese embassy in Japan, attributed the immediate cause of the massacre to the deliberate spread of rumors that incited social panic.
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"The roots of this tragedy can be traced back to Japan's turn toward militarism and the prevalence of extreme nationalism and xenophobia during that era," she said.
\n
Wang emphasized that, 102 years later, Japanese society seems to be forgetting this painful chapter of history. She said the Japanese government has shown signs of regression on historical issues, and some individuals even openly distort or deny history. Wang also called for efforts to uphold justice and prevent a reversal of history.
\n
On Sunday, another memorial event on the same theme was held at Meiji University.
\n
Victims from China and the Korean Peninsula, as well as members of the Japanese Diet from four political parties, revealed the historical truth of the 1923 Kanto Massacre, emphasizing that the Japanese government bears inescapable responsibility. Japanese scholars and officials stressed the need to remain vigilant against current xenophobia and to respect the rights of foreigners.
\n
Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan stated that the government should acknowledge historical facts and apologize to the victims and their families. He emphasized that commemorating history is not only about looking back but also about serving as a warning for the present, and that xenophobia and historical denial must not be allowed to spread in contemporary politics.
\n
Social Democratic Party's Rasaru Ishii said that "honestly confronting history" means the government must take responsibility for uncovering the truth. It should apologize to the victims and provide compensation, and ensure that history is passed on to future generations through monuments, memorial ceremonies, and inclusion in school education, so that such tragedies do not recur.
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Hiroshi Tanaka, co-representative of the Liaison Committee on Alien Rights Law, called on Japan to confront historical issues as part of its social development. He also urged the country to consider how to promote a sense of equality and inclusion for foreign residents.
A patient receives treatment at the robotic rehabilitation center at Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, on Sunday. Bangladesh's first robotic rehabilitation center at the university was officially inaugurated on Sunday. The Chinese-aided center is expected to benefit patients recovering from stroke, paralysis, neurological disorders, chronic pain, nerve injuries, and other physical impairments that require intensive rehabilitation.
A patient receives treatment at the robotic rehabilitation center at Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, on Sunday. Bangladesh's first robotic rehabilitation center at the university was officially inaugurated on Sunday. The Chinese-aided center is expected to benefit patients recovering from stroke, paralysis, neurological disorders, chronic pain, nerve injuries, and other physical impairments that require intensive rehabilitation.
A helicopter carrying those injured in the earthquake that killed thousands and destroyed villages in eastern Afghanistan takes off in Mazar Dara, Kunar Province on Monday.
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KABUL — Rescuers in Afghanistan will try to reach isolated villages on Tuesday in the eastern region of Kunar, the epicenter of an earthquake that has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Rescue operations were carried out in four villages in Kunar on Monday after the quake struck and efforts will now be focused on reaching more remote mountain areas, said Ehsanullah Ehsan, the provincial head of disaster management.
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"We cannot accurately predict how many bodies might still be trapped under the rubble," said Ehsan. "Our effort is to complete these operations as soon as possible and to begin distributing aid to the affected families."
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One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes, with a magnitude of 6, struck around midnight local time on Monday, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, killing at least 1,411 people in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
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Mountainous terrain and inclement weather have hindered rescuers from reaching remote areas along the Pakistani border where the quake flattened mud-brick homes.
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Gaining access for vehicles on the narrow mountain roads was the main obstacle for relief work, said Ehsan, adding machinery was being brought in to clear roads of debris.
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On Tuesday, a line of ambulances was on the damaged mountain road trying to reach Kunar villages, as helicopters flew in, bringing aid supplies and taking the injured to hospitals, according to a Reuters witness.
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Some of the injured have been transferred to hospitals in Kabul and the adjacent province of Nangarhar, said Ehsan.
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Thousands of children were at risk, the United Nations Children's Fund warned on Tuesday.
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UNICEF said it was sending medicines, warm clothing, tents and tarpaulins for shelter, and hygiene items such as soap, detergent, towels, sanitary pads, and water buckets.
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"Our response focuses on addressing urgent needs across health, safe water, sanitation, nutrition, child protection, temporary shelter, and psychosocial support to ensure that children and families receive life-saving assistance as quickly as possible," Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF's representative in Afghanistan, said in a statement.
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Taliban soldiers were deployed in the area, providing help and security. The disaster has further stretched the nation, already grappling with a sharp drop in foreign aid.
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"National and international organizations are present in the area, have organized their assistance, and, God willing, aid will be distributed in an orderly manner," said Ehsan.
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Rescue teams and authorities are trying to dispose of animal carcasses quickly so as to minimize the risk of contamination to water resources, a UN official said on Monday.
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"Damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and remote locations of many villages severely impede the delivery of aid," the World Health Organization said in a situation update, adding that over 12,000 people had been affected by the quake.
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Afghanistan has been badly hit by US President Donald Trump's decision in January to cut funding to its humanitarian arm USAID and reductions in other foreign aid programs.
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Humanitarian officials said the shrinking of funding was hampering the response to the quake.
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In the wake of the latest disaster, Britain allocated 1 million pounds ($1.35 million) to support the efforts of UN and the International Red Cross in delivering critical healthcare and emergency supplies to affected Afghans.
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India delivered 1,000 family tents to Kabul and was moving 15 metric tons of food supplies to Kunar, with more relief materials to be sent on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan is prone to deadly earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush mountain range, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 1,000 people in the eastern region in 2022 was the first major natural disaster faced by the Taliban government.
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A helicopter carrying those injured in the earthquake that killed thousands and destroyed villages in eastern Afghanistan takes off in Mazar Dara, Kunar Province on Monday.
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KABUL — Rescuers in Afghanistan will try to reach isolated villages on Tuesday in the eastern region of Kunar, the epicenter of an earthquake that has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Rescue operations were carried out in four villages in Kunar on Monday after the quake struck and efforts will now be focused on reaching more remote mountain areas, said Ehsanullah Ehsan, the provincial head of disaster management.
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"We cannot accurately predict how many bodies might still be trapped under the rubble," said Ehsan. "Our effort is to complete these operations as soon as possible and to begin distributing aid to the affected families."
\n
One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes, with a magnitude of 6, struck around midnight local time on Monday, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, killing at least 1,411 people in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.
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Mountainous terrain and inclement weather have hindered rescuers from reaching remote areas along the Pakistani border where the quake flattened mud-brick homes.
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Gaining access for vehicles on the narrow mountain roads was the main obstacle for relief work, said Ehsan, adding machinery was being brought in to clear roads of debris.
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On Tuesday, a line of ambulances was on the damaged mountain road trying to reach Kunar villages, as helicopters flew in, bringing aid supplies and taking the injured to hospitals, according to a Reuters witness.
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Some of the injured have been transferred to hospitals in Kabul and the adjacent province of Nangarhar, said Ehsan.
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Thousands of children were at risk, the United Nations Children's Fund warned on Tuesday.
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UNICEF said it was sending medicines, warm clothing, tents and tarpaulins for shelter, and hygiene items such as soap, detergent, towels, sanitary pads, and water buckets.
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"Our response focuses on addressing urgent needs across health, safe water, sanitation, nutrition, child protection, temporary shelter, and psychosocial support to ensure that children and families receive life-saving assistance as quickly as possible," Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF's representative in Afghanistan, said in a statement.
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Taliban soldiers were deployed in the area, providing help and security. The disaster has further stretched the nation, already grappling with a sharp drop in foreign aid.
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"National and international organizations are present in the area, have organized their assistance, and, God willing, aid will be distributed in an orderly manner," said Ehsan.
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Rescue teams and authorities are trying to dispose of animal carcasses quickly so as to minimize the risk of contamination to water resources, a UN official said on Monday.
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"Damaged roads, ongoing aftershocks, and remote locations of many villages severely impede the delivery of aid," the World Health Organization said in a situation update, adding that over 12,000 people had been affected by the quake.
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Afghanistan has been badly hit by US President Donald Trump's decision in January to cut funding to its humanitarian arm USAID and reductions in other foreign aid programs.
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Humanitarian officials said the shrinking of funding was hampering the response to the quake.
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In the wake of the latest disaster, Britain allocated 1 million pounds ($1.35 million) to support the efforts of UN and the International Red Cross in delivering critical healthcare and emergency supplies to affected Afghans.
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India delivered 1,000 family tents to Kabul and was moving 15 metric tons of food supplies to Kunar, with more relief materials to be sent on Tuesday.
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Afghanistan is prone to deadly earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush mountain range, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. A 6.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 1,000 people in the eastern region in 2022 was the first major natural disaster faced by the Taliban government.
Activists wave on a boat taking part in a civilian flotilla bound for Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday.
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Belgium became the latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations conference later this month as the opposition to Israel's conduct in Gaza has gained further momentum.
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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday that Palestine will be recognized by his country at the UN session, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France.
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Prevot said his country would impose sanctions on Israel, which would include a ban on the import of products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. And there would also be a review of public procurement policies with Israeli companies and the designation of Israeli ministers as persona non grata in Belgium.
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Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the announcement by Belgium, posting on X that this "principled position is fully consistent with international law", UN resolutions, and "the protection of the two-state solution". The post added that Belgium's decision "represents vital support for achieving a just and lasting peace".
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The ministry called on all nations that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to do so urgently and to intensify practical efforts "to halt Israel's crimes of genocide, forced displacement, starvation, and annexation", while opening a genuine political horizon to resolve the conflict and end the Israeli occupation.
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Meanwhile in Kuwait, the 165th Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial meeting on Monday underscored the necessity of reaching an immediate and comprehensive agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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It called for the release of hostages and detainees, protecting the civilian population, and facilitating the urgent and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.
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The GCC meeting also condemned Israel's "crime of genocide", ethnic cleansing, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, displacement, and the "deliberate siege policy" that has led to famine in Gaza.
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The GCC countries comprise the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
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They demanded that the international community take immediate action to stop these crimes committed by the Israeli occupation government and take serious steps to prevent them and hold perpetrators accountable.
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New deaths recorded
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Gaza's health authority recorded 13 new deaths, including three children, "due to starvation and malnutrition over the past 24 hours", in the strip, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 361, with 130 of them children.
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Also at least 40 other Palestinians, including several aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, according to Al Jazeera reporting from Deir al-Balah.
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A leading group of experts from the International Association of Genocide Scholars, or IAGS, passed a resolution that said legal criteria have been met to establish that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, including crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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The Israeli Foreign Ministry has rejected the IAGS resolution as "disgraceful", saying it was "an embarrassment to the legal profession and to any academic standard".
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Meanwhile, a global fleet of boats carrying humanitarian aid, finally departed from Barcelona in Spain for Gaza on Monday after bad weather forced them to turn around earlier.
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The "Global Sumud Flotilla", the largest maritime mission to Gaza, brings together more than 50 ships and delegations from more than 40 countries, in an effort to break Israel's illegal blockade.
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"Israel's main challenge right now is not the military offensive in Gaza but also the collapse of its international reputation," Nagapushpa Devendra, a West Asia analyst and research scholar at the University of Erfurt in Germany, told China Daily.
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"Countries that used to avoid direct confrontation with Israel are starting to take stronger steps — some Europeans are moving toward sanctions, Gulf states are pushing harder for accountability, and international activists are organizing flotillas to challenge the blockade," she said. "The diplomatic climate is shifting."
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Activists wave on a boat taking part in a civilian flotilla bound for Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday.
\n
Belgium became the latest European country to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations conference later this month as the opposition to Israel's conduct in Gaza has gained further momentum.
\n
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday that Palestine will be recognized by his country at the UN session, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France.
\n
Prevot said his country would impose sanctions on Israel, which would include a ban on the import of products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. And there would also be a review of public procurement policies with Israeli companies and the designation of Israeli ministers as persona non grata in Belgium.
\n
Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the announcement by Belgium, posting on X that this "principled position is fully consistent with international law", UN resolutions, and "the protection of the two-state solution". The post added that Belgium's decision "represents vital support for achieving a just and lasting peace".
\n
The ministry called on all nations that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to do so urgently and to intensify practical efforts "to halt Israel's crimes of genocide, forced displacement, starvation, and annexation", while opening a genuine political horizon to resolve the conflict and end the Israeli occupation.
\n
Meanwhile in Kuwait, the 165th Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial meeting on Monday underscored the necessity of reaching an immediate and comprehensive agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
\n
It called for the release of hostages and detainees, protecting the civilian population, and facilitating the urgent and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.
\n
The GCC meeting also condemned Israel's "crime of genocide", ethnic cleansing, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, displacement, and the "deliberate siege policy" that has led to famine in Gaza.
\n
The GCC countries comprise the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
\n
They demanded that the international community take immediate action to stop these crimes committed by the Israeli occupation government and take serious steps to prevent them and hold perpetrators accountable.
\n
New deaths recorded
\n
Gaza's health authority recorded 13 new deaths, including three children, "due to starvation and malnutrition over the past 24 hours", in the strip, bringing the total number of hunger-related deaths to 361, with 130 of them children.
\n
Also at least 40 other Palestinians, including several aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn, according to Al Jazeera reporting from Deir al-Balah.
\n
A leading group of experts from the International Association of Genocide Scholars, or IAGS, passed a resolution that said legal criteria have been met to establish that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, including crimes against humanity and war crimes.
\n
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has rejected the IAGS resolution as "disgraceful", saying it was "an embarrassment to the legal profession and to any academic standard".
\n
Meanwhile, a global fleet of boats carrying humanitarian aid, finally departed from Barcelona in Spain for Gaza on Monday after bad weather forced them to turn around earlier.
\n
The "Global Sumud Flotilla", the largest maritime mission to Gaza, brings together more than 50 ships and delegations from more than 40 countries, in an effort to break Israel's illegal blockade.
\n
"Israel's main challenge right now is not the military offensive in Gaza but also the collapse of its international reputation," Nagapushpa Devendra, a West Asia analyst and research scholar at the University of Erfurt in Germany, told China Daily.
\n
"Countries that used to avoid direct confrontation with Israel are starting to take stronger steps — some Europeans are moving toward sanctions, Gulf states are pushing harder for accountability, and international activists are organizing flotillas to challenge the blockade," she said. "The diplomatic climate is shifting."
GAZA STRIP — September marks the start of the school year for children in many parts around the world, but for the Palestinian students living in war-torn Gaza, the prospect of returning to school this September continues to be a distant hope — just like last year.
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At the entrance of a displacement camp in the central Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah, 12-year-old Maram sat quietly, with an old, dust-covered school bag placed beside her.
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"Every year I used to go with my mother to buy new notebooks and pencils, but for three years we haven't bought anything," she said in a low voice.
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"I took my school bag with me, but I cannot use it anymore. At this time of year, we used to prepare to return to class, but now I only see the tent. Sometimes I write on old papers, so I don't forget the letters," she said.
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Next to her, Ahmed, a 15-year-old tenth grader from Deir al-Balah, voiced similar frustration.
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"I dreamed of becoming an engineer and building a house for my family, but everything has stopped. Since the beginning of the war, we haven't been able to attend school. Some of my friends were killed, others displaced, and I haven't seen them for months," he said.
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"If more years pass without studying, what will I become? A young man without knowledge or a degree?" he asked.
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Including the two children, over 660,000 students in Gaza currently lack access to classrooms and educational materials as the conflict, now in its 23rd month, continues to devastate infrastructure and turn schools into shelters for displaced families, according to data released by the United Nations.
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At the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Abu Mohammed al-Hawwash, a father of five, expressed deep concern. "The war destroyed schools and universities and killed students and teachers," he said.
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Some displaced teachers are trying to fill the gap with improvised lessons, but their efforts remain limited.
\n
Suad al-Awadi, a 35-year-old Arabic teacher who now lives in a tent in Khan Younis, said that she gathers groups of children in the camp and tries to teach them basic reading and writing.
\n
"Sometimes we write letters in the sand or on torn papers, and I repeat the alphabet and simple words with them, so they don't completely forget," she said. Even if they are given some opportunities to attend classes, many children already face significant learning difficulties caused by the conflict.
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"They have lost relatives or seen their homes destroyed, and when I try to teach them letters, they sometimes cry or talk about what happened to them. Their minds are filled with fear," al-Awadi explained.
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GAZA STRIP — September marks the start of the school year for children in many parts around the world, but for the Palestinian students living in war-torn Gaza, the prospect of returning to school this September continues to be a distant hope — just like last year.
\n
At the entrance of a displacement camp in the central Gaza Strip city of Deir al-Balah, 12-year-old Maram sat quietly, with an old, dust-covered school bag placed beside her.
\n
"Every year I used to go with my mother to buy new notebooks and pencils, but for three years we haven't bought anything," she said in a low voice.
\n
"I took my school bag with me, but I cannot use it anymore. At this time of year, we used to prepare to return to class, but now I only see the tent. Sometimes I write on old papers, so I don't forget the letters," she said.
\n
Next to her, Ahmed, a 15-year-old tenth grader from Deir al-Balah, voiced similar frustration.
\n
"I dreamed of becoming an engineer and building a house for my family, but everything has stopped. Since the beginning of the war, we haven't been able to attend school. Some of my friends were killed, others displaced, and I haven't seen them for months," he said.
\n
"If more years pass without studying, what will I become? A young man without knowledge or a degree?" he asked.
\n
Including the two children, over 660,000 students in Gaza currently lack access to classrooms and educational materials as the conflict, now in its 23rd month, continues to devastate infrastructure and turn schools into shelters for displaced families, according to data released by the United Nations.
\n
At the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, Abu Mohammed al-Hawwash, a father of five, expressed deep concern. "The war destroyed schools and universities and killed students and teachers," he said.
\n
Some displaced teachers are trying to fill the gap with improvised lessons, but their efforts remain limited.
\n
Suad al-Awadi, a 35-year-old Arabic teacher who now lives in a tent in Khan Younis, said that she gathers groups of children in the camp and tries to teach them basic reading and writing.
\n
"Sometimes we write letters in the sand or on torn papers, and I repeat the alphabet and simple words with them, so they don't completely forget," she said. Even if they are given some opportunities to attend classes, many children already face significant learning difficulties caused by the conflict.
\n
"They have lost relatives or seen their homes destroyed, and when I try to teach them letters, they sometimes cry or talk about what happened to them. Their minds are filled with fear," al-Awadi explained.
The Getu River area, with its intricate karst landscapes and over 270 developed climbing routes, has become an increasingly popular destination among sport climbers from both China and abroad.
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"This year, seven new routes were set in the cave, and two of them are still on my list to tackle. I hope to return and take on those next time," said Song Xiao, a 29-year-old outdoor climbing enthusiast, standing at the entrance of Chuanshang Cave, which is located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.
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This marks Song's second consecutive year climbing at the site, drawn to the unique natural features and technical demands of the routes.
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Chuanshang Cave, part of the Getu River Scenic Area in Ziyun county, Anshun city of Guizhou province, is a massive natural cavern measuring 50 meters high, 70 meters wide and 137 meters long.
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Perched high on a mountainside, the cave appears as a gaping hole, naturally bored into the rock over the course of millennia.
\n
Below it lies an even larger cave, Dachuan Cave, that reaches 116m in height, 25m in width and stretches for 270m.
\n
The two are connected by a tunnel, forming a unique "cave-within-a-cave" structure.
\n
The Getu River area, with its intricate karst landscape, offers over 270 developed climbing routes ranging in difficulty from 5A to 9A+. This region is also known for its generations of Miao ethnic "spidermen" or goro in the Miao dialect, who traditionally practiced free solo climbing to collect swallow nests and fertilizer from cliff faces. This centuries-old skill, once essential for survival, has now evolved into a cultural performance at the scenic area.
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As Song and other climbers scaled Chuanshang Cave with safety equipment, Wang Mingde, the 35-year-old son of a renowned local spiderman, performed unprotected solo climbs in Dachuan Cave below. While the goro tradition faces challenges in inheritance, the growing popularity of modern sport climbing offers a new pathway for preserving these skills.
\n
Song, a champion in natural wall climbing from Sichuan province, was first captivated by outdoor climbing at age 20. Over the past eight years, he has competed across China and now works as a coach at five climbing gyms in Chengdu.
\n
"The number of climbers has surged in the last two years," he noted, adding that the sport attracts people of all ages and professions who start in gyms before venturing outdoors.
\n
The rise of climbing events has also boosted the sport's profile. In September 2024, Song returned to Getu River for a series of climbing competitions, where he met young athletes from over 20 countries and regions, including the United States, Australia and Chile, for the 2024 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships.
\n
An American climber named Juliet, who attempted multiple routes with her mother and coach Tiffany, described the cave as "diverse, challenging and ideal for improving skills", while praising the stunning scenery.
\n
As one of China's most typical karst regions, Guizhou has actively promoted itself as a hub for mountain sports, hosting international climbing events like last month's 2025 IFSC Asian Youth Championships and the upcoming Guiyang leg of the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup on Sept 12-13.
\n
"At a climbing base in the city of Liupanshui, I even saw groups of enthusiasts in their 50s and 60s from South Korea waiting in line to climb," Song said. "The competition-driven momentum in Guizhou is undeniable."
\n
Having also participated in the recently concluded 2025 "Climbing Week" event, Song emphasized that such activities provide more opportunities for climbers and play a key role in popularizing the sport.
\n
"The allure of natural wall climbing lies in the dialogue between humans and nature, and in continually pushing one's limits," he said.
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+ "content": "\n\n
The Getu River area, with its intricate karst landscapes and over 270 developed climbing routes, has become an increasingly popular destination among sport climbers from both China and abroad.
\n
"This year, seven new routes were set in the cave, and two of them are still on my list to tackle. I hope to return and take on those next time," said Song Xiao, a 29-year-old outdoor climbing enthusiast, standing at the entrance of Chuanshang Cave, which is located in Southwest China's Guizhou province.
\n
This marks Song's second consecutive year climbing at the site, drawn to the unique natural features and technical demands of the routes.
\n
Chuanshang Cave, part of the Getu River Scenic Area in Ziyun county, Anshun city of Guizhou province, is a massive natural cavern measuring 50 meters high, 70 meters wide and 137 meters long.
\n
Perched high on a mountainside, the cave appears as a gaping hole, naturally bored into the rock over the course of millennia.
\n
Below it lies an even larger cave, Dachuan Cave, that reaches 116m in height, 25m in width and stretches for 270m.
\n
The two are connected by a tunnel, forming a unique "cave-within-a-cave" structure.
\n
The Getu River area, with its intricate karst landscape, offers over 270 developed climbing routes ranging in difficulty from 5A to 9A+. This region is also known for its generations of Miao ethnic "spidermen" or goro in the Miao dialect, who traditionally practiced free solo climbing to collect swallow nests and fertilizer from cliff faces. This centuries-old skill, once essential for survival, has now evolved into a cultural performance at the scenic area.
\n
As Song and other climbers scaled Chuanshang Cave with safety equipment, Wang Mingde, the 35-year-old son of a renowned local spiderman, performed unprotected solo climbs in Dachuan Cave below. While the goro tradition faces challenges in inheritance, the growing popularity of modern sport climbing offers a new pathway for preserving these skills.
\n
Song, a champion in natural wall climbing from Sichuan province, was first captivated by outdoor climbing at age 20. Over the past eight years, he has competed across China and now works as a coach at five climbing gyms in Chengdu.
\n
"The number of climbers has surged in the last two years," he noted, adding that the sport attracts people of all ages and professions who start in gyms before venturing outdoors.
\n
The rise of climbing events has also boosted the sport's profile. In September 2024, Song returned to Getu River for a series of climbing competitions, where he met young athletes from over 20 countries and regions, including the United States, Australia and Chile, for the 2024 IFSC Climbing Youth World Championships.
\n
An American climber named Juliet, who attempted multiple routes with her mother and coach Tiffany, described the cave as "diverse, challenging and ideal for improving skills", while praising the stunning scenery.
\n
As one of China's most typical karst regions, Guizhou has actively promoted itself as a hub for mountain sports, hosting international climbing events like last month's 2025 IFSC Asian Youth Championships and the upcoming Guiyang leg of the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup on Sept 12-13.
\n
"At a climbing base in the city of Liupanshui, I even saw groups of enthusiasts in their 50s and 60s from South Korea waiting in line to climb," Song said. "The competition-driven momentum in Guizhou is undeniable."
\n
Having also participated in the recently concluded 2025 "Climbing Week" event, Song emphasized that such activities provide more opportunities for climbers and play a key role in popularizing the sport.
\n
"The allure of natural wall climbing lies in the dialogue between humans and nature, and in continually pushing one's limits," he said.
Fans from all over China gather in Fengming Cave in Cuantang village, Yanhe Tujia autonomous county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, to watch local grassroots teams compete in the inaugural Yanhe Cave Basketball Invitational Tournament.
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GUIYANG — Cars lined up in long queues, as thousands of spectators from across China flocked to watch a unique basketball tournament held deep inside a cave in Southwest China's Guizhou province.
\n
The inaugural Yanhe Cave Basketball Invitational Tournament was staged in Fengming Cave in Cuantang village, Yanhe Tujia autonomous county, Tongren city.
\n
Situated near the junction of Guizhou, Hunan, Chongqing and Hubei, the event brought together 12 grassroots teams.
\n
Banners along the road to Cuantang village from Guanzhou town proclaimed the event "a must-visit destination for basketball fans".
\n
Cars traveling along the winding mountain road leading into the village displayed license plates from provinces as far away as Zhejiang.
\n
From above, Cuantang village, located 17 kilometers from the county seat, is surrounded by rolling mountains.
\n
At its heart sits Fengming Cave, transformed into a tournament venue with a standard basketball court, bright lights and bleachers packed with fans.
\n
Chants of encouragement from commentators and supporters echoed as players ran onto the court. The cave ceiling was decorated with ornaments, and the roar of the crowd filled the cavernous space.
\n
Cuantang village Party chief Wang Chunnian said the cave's seating capacity of 2,500 to 3,000 was far exceeded during the event.
\n
More than 5,000 attended the Aug 25 opening ceremony, and over 6,000 came for the Aug 30 finals.
\n
"The cave basketball tournament has paved a new path for integrating culture, sports and tourism in Cuantang village," Wang said.
\n
The village, home to about 1,500 residents, has long relied on rice and corn farming, with locals seeking new opportunities for growth.
\n
Guizhou, known for its karst landforms, has, in recent years, promoted outdoor mountain sports such as marathons, trail running, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding.
\n
"Caves are a hallmark of karst topography. Counties like Ziyun and Libo have successfully developed climbing, concerts and other cultural and sports activities, gaining market traction," Wang said.
\n
Inspired by those successes, Cuantang villagers began pooling funds in 2023 to convert Fengming Cave into a basketball venue. Progress stalled due to lack of financing, but momentum returned after nearby Yangnan village unveiled a 5,000-square-meter cave court in July 2024 that attracted national attention.
\n
With new funding and government approval, construction of the Fengming Cave court began in April 2025 and was completed in August.
\n
Once a cool refuge in summer, the cave now combines the natural landscape with modern sporting facilities.
\n
"The temperature inside remains between 15 and 25 C all year round," Wang said.
\n
"Coupled with its shelter from wind and rain, this cave court, compared to modern venues, has become a must-visit destination for tourists from near and far."
\n
Players and fans alike embraced the novelty.
\n
"It was my first time playing in a cave — the cool temperature, enthusiastic crowd and amazing atmosphere made it unforgettable!" Exclaimed Peng Hongmiao, leader of the Hunan Yongshun team.
\n
"I didn't miss a single match from the opening day to the finals. Watching basketball in a cave was truly an eye-opening experience," said fan Tian Xiangyu, who traveled from Hunan by bus.
\n
To enhance the experience, organizers included interactive performances featuring Tujia ethnic dances and songs.
\n
"These performances deepened my understanding of my hometown's culture," said Chen Xiyang, a 13-year-old student.
\n
The most direct benefit the nearby villagers got was increased income. Around 30 to 40 stalls and snack shops inside and outside the cave saw brisk business. Zhang Zheng, a vendor from a nearby village, earned around 5,000 yuan ($700) selling popcorn, sausages and soft drinks.
\n
"The inaugural cave basketball tournament has brought economic benefits to the villagers," Wang said.
\n
Cuantang plans to host regular basketball events in the future, using them to link sports, culture and tourism and to create a sustainable path for locals to stay healthy, entertained and economically empowered.
\n",
+ "content": "
Fans from all over China gather in Fengming Cave in Cuantang village, Yanhe Tujia autonomous county, Tongren city, Guizhou province, to watch local grassroots teams compete in the inaugural Yanhe Cave Basketball Invitational Tournament.
\n
GUIYANG — Cars lined up in long queues, as thousands of spectators from across China flocked to watch a unique basketball tournament held deep inside a cave in Southwest China's Guizhou province.
\n
The inaugural Yanhe Cave Basketball Invitational Tournament was staged in Fengming Cave in Cuantang village, Yanhe Tujia autonomous county, Tongren city.
\n
Situated near the junction of Guizhou, Hunan, Chongqing and Hubei, the event brought together 12 grassroots teams.
\n
Banners along the road to Cuantang village from Guanzhou town proclaimed the event "a must-visit destination for basketball fans".
\n
Cars traveling along the winding mountain road leading into the village displayed license plates from provinces as far away as Zhejiang.
\n
From above, Cuantang village, located 17 kilometers from the county seat, is surrounded by rolling mountains.
\n
At its heart sits Fengming Cave, transformed into a tournament venue with a standard basketball court, bright lights and bleachers packed with fans.
\n
Chants of encouragement from commentators and supporters echoed as players ran onto the court. The cave ceiling was decorated with ornaments, and the roar of the crowd filled the cavernous space.
\n
Cuantang village Party chief Wang Chunnian said the cave's seating capacity of 2,500 to 3,000 was far exceeded during the event.
\n
More than 5,000 attended the Aug 25 opening ceremony, and over 6,000 came for the Aug 30 finals.
\n
"The cave basketball tournament has paved a new path for integrating culture, sports and tourism in Cuantang village," Wang said.
\n
The village, home to about 1,500 residents, has long relied on rice and corn farming, with locals seeking new opportunities for growth.
\n
Guizhou, known for its karst landforms, has, in recent years, promoted outdoor mountain sports such as marathons, trail running, mountain biking, climbing and paragliding.
\n
"Caves are a hallmark of karst topography. Counties like Ziyun and Libo have successfully developed climbing, concerts and other cultural and sports activities, gaining market traction," Wang said.
\n
Inspired by those successes, Cuantang villagers began pooling funds in 2023 to convert Fengming Cave into a basketball venue. Progress stalled due to lack of financing, but momentum returned after nearby Yangnan village unveiled a 5,000-square-meter cave court in July 2024 that attracted national attention.
\n
With new funding and government approval, construction of the Fengming Cave court began in April 2025 and was completed in August.
\n
Once a cool refuge in summer, the cave now combines the natural landscape with modern sporting facilities.
\n
"The temperature inside remains between 15 and 25 C all year round," Wang said.
\n
"Coupled with its shelter from wind and rain, this cave court, compared to modern venues, has become a must-visit destination for tourists from near and far."
\n
Players and fans alike embraced the novelty.
\n
"It was my first time playing in a cave — the cool temperature, enthusiastic crowd and amazing atmosphere made it unforgettable!" Exclaimed Peng Hongmiao, leader of the Hunan Yongshun team.
\n
"I didn't miss a single match from the opening day to the finals. Watching basketball in a cave was truly an eye-opening experience," said fan Tian Xiangyu, who traveled from Hunan by bus.
\n
To enhance the experience, organizers included interactive performances featuring Tujia ethnic dances and songs.
\n
"These performances deepened my understanding of my hometown's culture," said Chen Xiyang, a 13-year-old student.
\n
The most direct benefit the nearby villagers got was increased income. Around 30 to 40 stalls and snack shops inside and outside the cave saw brisk business. Zhang Zheng, a vendor from a nearby village, earned around 5,000 yuan ($700) selling popcorn, sausages and soft drinks.
\n
"The inaugural cave basketball tournament has brought economic benefits to the villagers," Wang said.
\n
Cuantang plans to host regular basketball events in the future, using them to link sports, culture and tourism and to create a sustainable path for locals to stay healthy, entertained and economically empowered.
Alexander Isak completed his dream move to Liverpool from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee on Monday.
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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak vowed to make history with the Premier League champion after finally completing his British-record 125-million-pound ($169 million) move from Newcastle on Monday.
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Isak agreed a reported six-year contract with the Reds after they convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid ahead of the Premier League's transfer deadline.
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The 25-year-old's arrival at Anfield will increase the expectation that Liverpool is set for a dominant period, and Isak is happy to shoulder the burden.
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"I think it's a mixture of what the club is building, but what they're building on top of what the club already is. The history of the club. Me getting the chance to be a part of this, I want to create history," Isak said.
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"I want to win trophies. That's ultimately the biggest motivation for me.
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"I feel like this is the perfect place for me to grow even further, to take my game to the next level and help the team as well."
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Arne Slot's side had a 110 million-pound offer rejected by Newcastle in August, but Isak's determination to force through the move paid off after the transfer saga grew increasingly tetchy.
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Isak told Newcastle he wanted to leave and, rather than linking up with Eddie Howe's team, spent part of the preseason training alone at his former club Real Sociedad.
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He was left out of Newcastle's preseason tour of Asia with what was said to be a thigh injury, and accused the Magpies hierarchy of breaking a commitment that he could leave if a suitable offer came in from a top club.
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Howe had repeatedly stated his desire to keep Isak, who scored 27 times in 42 appearances in all competitions last season.
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Isak's goals helped secure Champions League qualification and ended Newcastle's 56-year trophy drought with its League Cup final win over his new club Liverpool.
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But, Newcastle's swoop for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade on Saturday paved the way for the Swedish forward to secure his dream move.
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"It has been a long summer, but I'm just looking forward, not looking at the past," Isak said.
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"It's done now, and I know I can get back to doing what I love the most. Really looking forward to it. I want to win everything."
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Unprecedented spree
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Isak's move to Anfield takes Liverpool's spending on new signings to an estimated 416 million pounds since the end of last season.
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Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Giovanni Leoni are Liverpool's other major new recruits.
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The Reds' spending has shattered the previous summer window record outlay by a Premier League club of 400 million pounds, set by Chelsea in 2023.
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The Reds had already broken their own transfer record to land Leverkusen playmaker Wirtz for an initial 100 million pounds, before Isak's move set a new mark for a fee paid by a British club.
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Chelsea held the previous record with its 107-million-pound signing of Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
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Slot is looking to cement Liverpool's hold on the Premier League title, while also challenging for a seventh Champions League crown.
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If Liverpool can win the Premier League again this season it would take it past Manchester United alone as the most successful team in English top-flight history, with 21 league titles.
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The Reds have not won the title in successive seasons since claiming three in a row from 1982-84.
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With Isak now the fulcrum of Liverpool's formidable attack, Slot will be under pressure to deliver the record-breaking title.
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The Dutchman has a wealth of forward options, with new signings Isak, Wirtz and Ekitike joining Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.
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The spending spree marks a dramatic shift in policy for Liverpool, with Chiesa the only senior arrival at Anfield during the 2024 summer window, for an initial fee of 10 million pounds.
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Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton and Ben Doak have all been sold, with the club recouping around 190 million pounds.
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Slot's men already sit top of the league, the only club with a 100 percent record after beating title rival Arsenal 1-0 on Sunday to make it three successive victories.
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Alexander Isak completed his dream move to Liverpool from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee on Monday.
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Liverpool striker Alexander Isak vowed to make history with the Premier League champion after finally completing his British-record 125-million-pound ($169 million) move from Newcastle on Monday.
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Isak agreed a reported six-year contract with the Reds after they convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid ahead of the Premier League's transfer deadline.
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The 25-year-old's arrival at Anfield will increase the expectation that Liverpool is set for a dominant period, and Isak is happy to shoulder the burden.
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"I think it's a mixture of what the club is building, but what they're building on top of what the club already is. The history of the club. Me getting the chance to be a part of this, I want to create history," Isak said.
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"I want to win trophies. That's ultimately the biggest motivation for me.
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"I feel like this is the perfect place for me to grow even further, to take my game to the next level and help the team as well."
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Arne Slot's side had a 110 million-pound offer rejected by Newcastle in August, but Isak's determination to force through the move paid off after the transfer saga grew increasingly tetchy.
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Isak told Newcastle he wanted to leave and, rather than linking up with Eddie Howe's team, spent part of the preseason training alone at his former club Real Sociedad.
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He was left out of Newcastle's preseason tour of Asia with what was said to be a thigh injury, and accused the Magpies hierarchy of breaking a commitment that he could leave if a suitable offer came in from a top club.
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Howe had repeatedly stated his desire to keep Isak, who scored 27 times in 42 appearances in all competitions last season.
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Isak's goals helped secure Champions League qualification and ended Newcastle's 56-year trophy drought with its League Cup final win over his new club Liverpool.
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But, Newcastle's swoop for Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade on Saturday paved the way for the Swedish forward to secure his dream move.
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"It has been a long summer, but I'm just looking forward, not looking at the past," Isak said.
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"It's done now, and I know I can get back to doing what I love the most. Really looking forward to it. I want to win everything."
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Unprecedented spree
\n
Isak's move to Anfield takes Liverpool's spending on new signings to an estimated 416 million pounds since the end of last season.
\n
Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Armin Pecsi and Giovanni Leoni are Liverpool's other major new recruits.
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The Reds' spending has shattered the previous summer window record outlay by a Premier League club of 400 million pounds, set by Chelsea in 2023.
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The Reds had already broken their own transfer record to land Leverkusen playmaker Wirtz for an initial 100 million pounds, before Isak's move set a new mark for a fee paid by a British club.
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Chelsea held the previous record with its 107-million-pound signing of Enzo Fernandez in 2023.
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Slot is looking to cement Liverpool's hold on the Premier League title, while also challenging for a seventh Champions League crown.
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If Liverpool can win the Premier League again this season it would take it past Manchester United alone as the most successful team in English top-flight history, with 21 league titles.
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The Reds have not won the title in successive seasons since claiming three in a row from 1982-84.
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With Isak now the fulcrum of Liverpool's formidable attack, Slot will be under pressure to deliver the record-breaking title.
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The Dutchman has a wealth of forward options, with new signings Isak, Wirtz and Ekitike joining Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Federico Chiesa.
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The spending spree marks a dramatic shift in policy for Liverpool, with Chiesa the only senior arrival at Anfield during the 2024 summer window, for an initial fee of 10 million pounds.
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Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Tyler Morton and Ben Doak have all been sold, with the club recouping around 190 million pounds.
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Slot's men already sit top of the league, the only club with a 100 percent record after beating title rival Arsenal 1-0 on Sunday to make it three successive victories.
Newcastle signed DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a 50 million-pound ($67 million) deal after Alexander Isak left St James' Park in a British record move to Liverpool on Monday.
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Wissa agreed a long-term contract with the Magpies, subject to Premier League approval, and will wear Newcastle's famous No 9 shirt.
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The 28-year-old's eventual fee could rise to 55 million pounds depending on add-on clauses.
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Wissa is Newcastle's second big-money signing in the space of three days, following its club record 69-million-pound swoop for Stuttgart's German striker Nick Woltemade on Saturday.
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The pair will be expected to fill the void left by Sweden striker Isak, whose goals helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League last season and ended the club's 56-year trophy drought with a League Cup final win over Liverpool.
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Isak finally completed his 125-million-pound switch to the Premier League champion just prior to Wissa's arrival being confirmed by Newcastle.
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"I'm really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League," Wissa said.
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"I'm very, very excited to put on the black and white shirt. I've got dreams, I've got faith and now I will do my best to make it all happen. I can't wait to get started."
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Having risen to prominence with Lorient in French Ligue 1, the former goalkeeper joined Brentford in 2021 and scored 19 Premier League goals last season, just four fewer than Isak.
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"He brings proven Premier League quality, demonstrated not only by his goalscoring output, but also the crucial work he does for the team," Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said.
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Lammens to Old Trafford
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Manchester United on Monday completed the deadline-day signing of Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, also moving on big-money flops Rasmus Hojlund, Antony and Jadon Sancho.
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Ruben Amorim's side has undergone a dramatic summer rebuild on the back of the Red Devils' worst top-flight season in 51 years and the damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
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United has revamped its forward line, signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko for combined fees totaling around 200 million pounds.
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Amorim was also keen to boost his goalkeeping options after poor starts to the season for Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
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A variety of options were reportedly considered, including Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, before a deal was done for Lammens for 21 million euros ($24.6 million) plus add-ons.
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"I am extremely proud to be joining Manchester United — it is a real dream come true," the 23-year-old said after signing a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2030.
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"The past few years have been an amazing journey, it's now ended in an incredible destination, and, hopefully, is the beginning of something special."
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Director of soccer Jason Wilcox said: "Senne is an excellent young goalkeeper with great potential. We are delighted that he has chosen to join Manchester United after significant interest from a number of clubs."
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Hojlund has joined Napoli on loan, while Sancho has signed for Villa until the end of the season.
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Real Betis announced the signing of Brazil international winger Antony on a five-year deal.
Newcastle signed DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa from Brentford in a 50 million-pound ($67 million) deal after Alexander Isak left St James' Park in a British record move to Liverpool on Monday.
\n
Wissa agreed a long-term contract with the Magpies, subject to Premier League approval, and will wear Newcastle's famous No 9 shirt.
\n
The 28-year-old's eventual fee could rise to 55 million pounds depending on add-on clauses.
\n
Wissa is Newcastle's second big-money signing in the space of three days, following its club record 69-million-pound swoop for Stuttgart's German striker Nick Woltemade on Saturday.
\n
The pair will be expected to fill the void left by Sweden striker Isak, whose goals helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League last season and ended the club's 56-year trophy drought with a League Cup final win over Liverpool.
\n
Isak finally completed his 125-million-pound switch to the Premier League champion just prior to Wissa's arrival being confirmed by Newcastle.
\n
"I'm really happy to be here and to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League," Wissa said.
\n
"I'm very, very excited to put on the black and white shirt. I've got dreams, I've got faith and now I will do my best to make it all happen. I can't wait to get started."
\n
Having risen to prominence with Lorient in French Ligue 1, the former goalkeeper joined Brentford in 2021 and scored 19 Premier League goals last season, just four fewer than Isak.
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"He brings proven Premier League quality, demonstrated not only by his goalscoring output, but also the crucial work he does for the team," Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said.
\n
Lammens to Old Trafford
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Manchester United on Monday completed the deadline-day signing of Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, also moving on big-money flops Rasmus Hojlund, Antony and Jadon Sancho.
\n
Ruben Amorim's side has undergone a dramatic summer rebuild on the back of the Red Devils' worst top-flight season in 51 years and the damaging Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
\n
United has revamped its forward line, signing Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko for combined fees totaling around 200 million pounds.
\n
Amorim was also keen to boost his goalkeeping options after poor starts to the season for Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir.
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A variety of options were reportedly considered, including Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, before a deal was done for Lammens for 21 million euros ($24.6 million) plus add-ons.
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"I am extremely proud to be joining Manchester United — it is a real dream come true," the 23-year-old said after signing a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2030.
\n
"The past few years have been an amazing journey, it's now ended in an incredible destination, and, hopefully, is the beginning of something special."
\n
Director of soccer Jason Wilcox said: "Senne is an excellent young goalkeeper with great potential. We are delighted that he has chosen to join Manchester United after significant interest from a number of clubs."
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Hojlund has joined Napoli on loan, while Sancho has signed for Villa until the end of the season.
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Real Betis announced the signing of Brazil international winger Antony on a five-year deal.
A Chinese engineer and a Serbian technician inspect the track construction at the Novi Sad site of the Serbia section of the Hungary-Serbia Railway.
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China and Serbia's deep ties, strengthened through high-tech Belt and Road projects, stand as a model of partnership bringing regional economic and social benefits.
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The relationship between China and Serbia has a long history, rooted in traditional friendship. In recent years, bolstered by cooperation in infrastructure development supported by high technology, the bilateral ties have continued to reach new heights.
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In 2013, under the Belt and Road Initiative, China reached a cooperation agreement with Serbia and Hungary to jointly upgrade the Hungary-Serbia Railway, making it a flagship project of collaboration between China and Central and Eastern European countries. In March 2022, the Serbian section of the railway, connecting Belgrade to Novi Sad, was the first to begin operations. The full railway is expected to be operational this year, becoming a crucial transport hub linking Eastern and Central Europe.
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"Under the framework of the BRI, Serbia and China are jointly developing highly significant infrastructure projects. Chinese companies are operating very successfully in Serbia, and Serbia is satisfied with their performance.
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"China, too, is pleased with its partnership with Serbia. Serbia is eager to continue building bridges of friendship between our two nations," said Damjan Jovic, state secretary in Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Official data showed that in 2024, bilateral trade between China and Serbia reached $5.73 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 31.8 percent. Imports from Serbia stood at $2.29 billion.
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In building the Belt and Road together, cooperation between China and Serbia stands as a model, particularly in infrastructure development, said Li Ming, Chinese ambassador to Serbia.
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"Adhering to the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, we have built numerous bridges, highways and railways in Serbia. These projects have created local jobs and promoted Serbia's economic and social progress while also enhancing connectivity across the Balkan Peninsula and the European continent. By fostering development among countries along the routes, they have injected strong momentum into regional economic integration," Li said.
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The Danube Corridor expressway, a key project between the two sides in central and eastern Serbia, spans 68 kilometers and serves as a vital branch of the European E75 highway. Constructed by Shandong Hi-Speed Group with a total value of about €337 million ($373 million), the project is expected to boost tourism, improve the investment climate, and contribute to Serbia's economic growth.
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"This expressway project is of great significance to the development of eastern Serbia and serves as a crucial branch of the E75 highway, part of the European road network," said Chang Xuxian, deputy general manager for European region of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group under Shandong Hi-Speed Group and project manager of the Danube Corridor.
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"The E75 highway corresponds to the Pan-European Corridor X, and our project connects directly to this artery. Upon completion, it will establish a rapid link between the eastern areas of Serbia and the capital, Belgrade, facilitating resource sharing among urban clusters and unlocking potential for economic and tourism growth."
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Construction began in August 2021, and a 31.85-km section of the main route was opened to traffic in February. The expansion from a two-lane to a four-lane bidirectional road has eased traffic congestion and marked a significant milestone in the project. The full route is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
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"I hope that upon its completion, this project will boost our country's economic development, attract more businesses to invest here, draw more tourists to visit, and create more job opportunities for local residents," said a Serbian engineer involved in the project.
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"At the same time, I look forward to more initiatives like the Danube Corridor in the future, which will allow the peoples of China and Serbia to work together in unity, building the path to the future with concrete actions and further deepening the friendship between our two nations."
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A Chinese engineer and a Serbian technician inspect the track construction at the Novi Sad site of the Serbia section of the Hungary-Serbia Railway.
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China and Serbia's deep ties, strengthened through high-tech Belt and Road projects, stand as a model of partnership bringing regional economic and social benefits.
\n
The relationship between China and Serbia has a long history, rooted in traditional friendship. In recent years, bolstered by cooperation in infrastructure development supported by high technology, the bilateral ties have continued to reach new heights.
\n
In 2013, under the Belt and Road Initiative, China reached a cooperation agreement with Serbia and Hungary to jointly upgrade the Hungary-Serbia Railway, making it a flagship project of collaboration between China and Central and Eastern European countries. In March 2022, the Serbian section of the railway, connecting Belgrade to Novi Sad, was the first to begin operations. The full railway is expected to be operational this year, becoming a crucial transport hub linking Eastern and Central Europe.
\n
"Under the framework of the BRI, Serbia and China are jointly developing highly significant infrastructure projects. Chinese companies are operating very successfully in Serbia, and Serbia is satisfied with their performance.
\n
"China, too, is pleased with its partnership with Serbia. Serbia is eager to continue building bridges of friendship between our two nations," said Damjan Jovic, state secretary in Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
\n
Official data showed that in 2024, bilateral trade between China and Serbia reached $5.73 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 31.8 percent. Imports from Serbia stood at $2.29 billion.
\n
In building the Belt and Road together, cooperation between China and Serbia stands as a model, particularly in infrastructure development, said Li Ming, Chinese ambassador to Serbia.
\n
"Adhering to the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, we have built numerous bridges, highways and railways in Serbia. These projects have created local jobs and promoted Serbia's economic and social progress while also enhancing connectivity across the Balkan Peninsula and the European continent. By fostering development among countries along the routes, they have injected strong momentum into regional economic integration," Li said.
\n
The Danube Corridor expressway, a key project between the two sides in central and eastern Serbia, spans 68 kilometers and serves as a vital branch of the European E75 highway. Constructed by Shandong Hi-Speed Group with a total value of about €337 million ($373 million), the project is expected to boost tourism, improve the investment climate, and contribute to Serbia's economic growth.
\n
"This expressway project is of great significance to the development of eastern Serbia and serves as a crucial branch of the E75 highway, part of the European road network," said Chang Xuxian, deputy general manager for European region of China Shandong International Economic & Technical Cooperation Group under Shandong Hi-Speed Group and project manager of the Danube Corridor.
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"The E75 highway corresponds to the Pan-European Corridor X, and our project connects directly to this artery. Upon completion, it will establish a rapid link between the eastern areas of Serbia and the capital, Belgrade, facilitating resource sharing among urban clusters and unlocking potential for economic and tourism growth."
\n
Construction began in August 2021, and a 31.85-km section of the main route was opened to traffic in February. The expansion from a two-lane to a four-lane bidirectional road has eased traffic congestion and marked a significant milestone in the project. The full route is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
\n
"I hope that upon its completion, this project will boost our country's economic development, attract more businesses to invest here, draw more tourists to visit, and create more job opportunities for local residents," said a Serbian engineer involved in the project.
\n
"At the same time, I look forward to more initiatives like the Danube Corridor in the future, which will allow the peoples of China and Serbia to work together in unity, building the path to the future with concrete actions and further deepening the friendship between our two nations."
Sun Yu (front right), chairman of Shanghai Fengling Renewables, along with Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic (center), Serbian minister of mining and energy, signs a memorandum of understanding for renewable energy investments in January 2024.
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The world's first large-scale hybrid wind tower project featuring ultra-high-performance concrete technology.
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As global demand for high tower and hybrid tower solutions in the wind power industry surges, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, Shanghai Fengling Renewables has seized the opportunity to pursue international cooperation.
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"We have engaged in comprehensive dialogues and cooperation negotiations with several European countries, including France, Finland, Poland and Serbia, as well as Middle Eastern nations like Qatar and Saudi Arabia," said Sun Yu, chairman of the company.
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These regions not only boast abundant wind energy resources but are vigorously promoting energy transformation, creating a robust demand for efficient and reliable hybrid tower technologies, he added.
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In Serbia, for example, Fengling Renewables has partnered with CECEP Wind-power Corporation to develop a 2-gigawatt green energy project. This initiative includes a 1.5 GW onshore wind power component and a 0.5 GW photovoltaic installed capacity.
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"Serbia urgently needs to transform its energy structure, and our expertise in wind power hybrid tower technology, coupled with our comprehensive industry chain capabilities, provides a solid foundation for this partnership," Sun noted.
\n
The project has now progressed to the systematic planning phase, which encompasses land use, infrastructure layout, and environmental assessments. This marks a critical transition from concept to implementation, setting the stage for future construction and execution.
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Sun emphasized that, in the long term, this project will significantly enhance Serbia's renewable energy capacity and support its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. It is also poised to become a landmark project for Chinese enterprises engaged in green cooperation in Europe.
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The innovative aspect of this collaboration lies in the integration of multiple parties' strengths to establish a truly complementary cooperation framework.
\n
All parties share risks and benefits while leveraging their unique strengths: Chinese companies contribute advanced technologies, comprehensive industry chain capabilities, and extensive experience in wind power and photovoltaic projects, while the Serbian government provides strong policy support, land resources and a favorable investment environment.
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As one of the largest new energy projects in Europe, it has been incorporated into the Western Balkans Green Corridor strategy and holds significant benchmarking value.
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The project can substantially increase the renewable energy capacity in the Western Balkans, aiding the region's integration into the European energy system. Moreover, it will offer replicable experiences for neighboring countries and serve as a model in policy design, investment and financing, as well as the application of advanced technologies.
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Looking ahead, Fengling Renewables plans to expand its international market presence. "In Central and Eastern Europe, we aim to use the Serbia project as a springboard to expand into neighboring countries and establish a regional green energy cluster," Sun said.
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"In Central Asia and Southeast Asia, we also see abundant wind and solar energy resources and are actively exploring cooperation opportunities to advance clean energy implementation in these emerging markets," he added.
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haonan@chinadaily.com.cn
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Sun Yu (front right), chairman of Shanghai Fengling Renewables, along with Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic (center), Serbian minister of mining and energy, signs a memorandum of understanding for renewable energy investments in January 2024.
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The world's first large-scale hybrid wind tower project featuring ultra-high-performance concrete technology.
\n
As global demand for high tower and hybrid tower solutions in the wind power industry surges, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, Shanghai Fengling Renewables has seized the opportunity to pursue international cooperation.
\n
"We have engaged in comprehensive dialogues and cooperation negotiations with several European countries, including France, Finland, Poland and Serbia, as well as Middle Eastern nations like Qatar and Saudi Arabia," said Sun Yu, chairman of the company.
\n
These regions not only boast abundant wind energy resources but are vigorously promoting energy transformation, creating a robust demand for efficient and reliable hybrid tower technologies, he added.
\n
In Serbia, for example, Fengling Renewables has partnered with CECEP Wind-power Corporation to develop a 2-gigawatt green energy project. This initiative includes a 1.5 GW onshore wind power component and a 0.5 GW photovoltaic installed capacity.
\n
"Serbia urgently needs to transform its energy structure, and our expertise in wind power hybrid tower technology, coupled with our comprehensive industry chain capabilities, provides a solid foundation for this partnership," Sun noted.
\n
The project has now progressed to the systematic planning phase, which encompasses land use, infrastructure layout, and environmental assessments. This marks a critical transition from concept to implementation, setting the stage for future construction and execution.
\n
Sun emphasized that, in the long term, this project will significantly enhance Serbia's renewable energy capacity and support its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. It is also poised to become a landmark project for Chinese enterprises engaged in green cooperation in Europe.
\n
The innovative aspect of this collaboration lies in the integration of multiple parties' strengths to establish a truly complementary cooperation framework.
\n
All parties share risks and benefits while leveraging their unique strengths: Chinese companies contribute advanced technologies, comprehensive industry chain capabilities, and extensive experience in wind power and photovoltaic projects, while the Serbian government provides strong policy support, land resources and a favorable investment environment.
\n
As one of the largest new energy projects in Europe, it has been incorporated into the Western Balkans Green Corridor strategy and holds significant benchmarking value.
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The project can substantially increase the renewable energy capacity in the Western Balkans, aiding the region's integration into the European energy system. Moreover, it will offer replicable experiences for neighboring countries and serve as a model in policy design, investment and financing, as well as the application of advanced technologies.
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Looking ahead, Fengling Renewables plans to expand its international market presence. "In Central and Eastern Europe, we aim to use the Serbia project as a springboard to expand into neighboring countries and establish a regional green energy cluster," Sun said.
\n
"In Central Asia and Southeast Asia, we also see abundant wind and solar energy resources and are actively exploring cooperation opportunities to advance clean energy implementation in these emerging markets," he added.
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