1840年前后来华的法国旅行作家老尼克（Old Nick）在其游记《开放的中华：一个番鬼在大清国》中述及19世纪30年代发生在广州夷馆奥地利商行的一次西餐宴会，其奢华程度是欧洲本土都难以企及的。仅午餐就配备“一盘咖喱鸡、鸡蛋、油炸小点，还有几片没有配菜的冻肉、火腿和牛肉”。作者强调，这顿大餐中“所有菜的原料——甚至烧菜的木炭——都来自欧洲”。那么，早期洋人开的西餐馆里有没有洋人厨师呢？应该是有的。老尼克在其游记中就提到在广州十三行夷馆边一个名叫马奎克的英国人以及他的竞争对手开的洋饭馆，其中提道——“他是这里的罗伯特、索耶、瓦泰尔、维利（都是英国皇室名厨），开在商行区小街上的那家饭店兼咖啡馆兼桌球房的旅馆就属于他……”美籍华人李士风（Dominic Shi Fong Lee）在《晚清华洋录──美国传教士、满大人和李家的故事》一书中记载：“1839年，有超过三百名外国人住在十三行……整个区域被三条横街分成四个区……最后一区是属于丹麦行，由新中华街所分隔。丹麦行里有一家咖啡店。”这两则材料都说明当时广州十三行里开有咖啡馆。道光《广东通志》记载：“外洋有葡萄酒……又有黑酒，番鬼饭后饮之，云此酒可消食也。”根据“黑酒”“番鬼”“可消食”等判断，此处的“黑酒”，指的应该就是咖啡。
这时咖啡的消费者肯定主要针对外国人，但中国人必然也有尝鲜者，有证据表明，“咖啡”一词至少在1828年就已进入广东人的话语体系里。1807年，英国传教士马礼逊（Robert Morrison）来到广州后，开始学习中文并编撰《华英字典》。当马礼逊在广州和澳门生活一段时间后，又感受到在南粤使用汉语言的特点，就是如果只懂官话，不懂当地土话，简直寸步难行。于是，他又开始编纂《广东省土话字汇》（A Vocabulary of the Canton Dialect），采用拉丁字母给粤方言注音，用英文给粤方言词语释义。《广东省土话字汇》由东印度公司于1828年出版于澳门，里面出现“架啡”词条，对应的英文是“coffee”，广东话读音标注为“Kafe”。这说明，在当时广东人的日常生活里，已经有“咖啡”一词了。当然，《华英字典》里也收录“咖啡”一词，1819年出版的《华英字典》第二部《五车韵府》中将其注音为këa—fei。
从裨治文到林则徐
1830年2月19日，美国传教士裨治文（Elijah Coleman Bridgman）乘坐“罗马号”抵达中国珠江口的伶仃岛，一行人在该处停泊几天后就立刻搭乘小船到广州去拜访马礼逊，并且向马礼逊学习粤语。裨治文在1841年编纂了一部《广东省土话文选》（A Chinese Chrestomathy in the Canton Dialect），该书第137、162页将“coffee”对应的广东土话翻译为“㗎啡”。此外，由美国传教士卫三畏编纂的《英华韵府历阶》（1844）、美国传教士德万编纂的《中国语启蒙》 (1847）、德国传教士罗存德编纂的《英华行箧便览》等均将“coffee”译为“㗎啡”。
1840年前后来华的法国旅行作家老尼克（Old Nick）在其游记《开放的中华：一个番鬼在大清国》中述及19世纪30年代发生在广州夷馆奥地利商行的一次西餐宴会，其奢华程度是欧洲本土都难以企及的。仅午餐就配备“一盘咖喱鸡、鸡蛋、油炸小点，还有几片没有配菜的冻肉、火腿和牛肉”。作者强调，这顿大餐中“所有菜的原料——甚至烧菜的木炭——都来自欧洲”。那么，早期洋人开的西餐馆里有没有洋人厨师呢？应该是有的。老尼克在其游记中就提到在广州十三行夷馆边一个名叫马奎克的英国人以及他的竞争对手开的洋饭馆，其中提道——“他是这里的罗伯特、索耶、瓦泰尔、维利（都是英国皇室名厨），开在商行区小街上的那家饭店兼咖啡馆兼桌球房的旅馆就属于他……”美籍华人李士风（Dominic Shi Fong Lee）在《晚清华洋录──美国传教士、满大人和李家的故事》一书中记载：“1839年，有超过三百名外国人住在十三行……整个区域被三条横街分成四个区……最后一区是属于丹麦行，由新中华街所分隔。丹麦行里有一家咖啡店。”这两则材料都说明当时广州十三行里开有咖啡馆。道光《广东通志》记载：“外洋有葡萄酒……又有黑酒，番鬼饭后饮之，云此酒可消食也。”根据“黑酒”“番鬼”“可消食”等判断，此处的“黑酒”，指的应该就是咖啡。
这时咖啡的消费者肯定主要针对外国人，但中国人必然也有尝鲜者，有证据表明，“咖啡”一词至少在1828年就已进入广东人的话语体系里。1807年，英国传教士马礼逊（Robert Morrison）来到广州后，开始学习中文并编撰《华英字典》。当马礼逊在广州和澳门生活一段时间后，又感受到在南粤使用汉语言的特点，就是如果只懂官话，不懂当地土话，简直寸步难行。于是，他又开始编纂《广东省土话字汇》（A Vocabulary of the Canton Dialect），采用拉丁字母给粤方言注音，用英文给粤方言词语释义。《广东省土话字汇》由东印度公司于1828年出版于澳门，里面出现“架啡”词条，对应的英文是“coffee”，广东话读音标注为“Kafe”。这说明，在当时广东人的日常生活里，已经有“咖啡”一词了。当然，《华英字典》里也收录“咖啡”一词，1819年出版的《华英字典》第二部《五车韵府》中将其注音为këa—fei。
从裨治文到林则徐
1830年2月19日，美国传教士裨治文（Elijah Coleman Bridgman）乘坐“罗马号”抵达中国珠江口的伶仃岛，一行人在该处停泊几天后就立刻搭乘小船到广州去拜访马礼逊，并且向马礼逊学习粤语。裨治文在1841年编纂了一部《广东省土话文选》（A Chinese Chrestomathy in the Canton Dialect），该书第137、162页将“coffee”对应的广东土话翻译为“㗎啡”。此外，由美国传教士卫三畏编纂的《英华韵府历阶》（1844）、美国传教士德万编纂的《中国语启蒙》 (1847）、德国传教士罗存德编纂的《英华行箧便览》等均将“coffee”译为“㗎啡”。
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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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The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will hold a press conference on Friday on the guiding principles from the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
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The press conference, scheduled to start at 10 am, will be broadcast live by China Media Group, and on major news websites including people.com.cn, xinhuanet.com and china.com.cn.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will hold a press conference on Friday on the guiding principles from the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.
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The press conference, scheduled to start at 10 am, will be broadcast live by China Media Group, and on major news websites including people.com.cn, xinhuanet.com and china.com.cn.
China and the United States will engage in a fresh round of trade talks later this week in Malaysia, in a bid to de-escalate tensions that have been simmering for weeks between the world's two largest economies.
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Analysts said that Washington's recent moves — calling for talks while exerting pressure on Beijing — do not build bridges. They called for the US to match its words with deeds and meet China halfway to seek mutually beneficial solutions.
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The Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from Friday to Monday to hold economic and trade consultations with US representatives, as agreed to by the two countries.
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The two sides will engage in consultations on "key issues concerning China-US economic and trade relations", in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone calls this year, the ministry added.
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The negotiations in Malaysia — the fifth of their kind since May — come at a time when an already-extended 90-day tariff truce is set to expire on Nov 10.
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China and the US had made some progress following four rounds of trade talks, which went on to steady bilateral ties and deliver a wave of positive anticipation in global markets. However, Washington's recent moves, reneging on the previous consensus, threaten to undo that hard-won progress, experts said.
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The administration of US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose export curbs on "any and all critical software" to China in addition to additional 100 percent tariffs starting on Nov 1. Moreover, the US also started slapping additional port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated ships earlier this month.
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Wang Wen, dean of Renmin University of China's Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, said the current friction stems from a pattern of inconsistency from Washington. "This approach erodes the very trust necessary for any lasting agreement," he added.
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Wang said the path forward requires more than just showing up at the negotiation table. It also demands a consistent and good-faith delivery of the commitments made there, he said.
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Analysts expect the management of rare earth elements to be an important topic during the upcoming trade talks.
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Xu Hongcai, deputy director at the China Association of Policy Science's economic policy commission, said that China has made it very clear on multiple occasions that the country does not impose rare earth export restrictions in the civilian sector. This is a balanced approach that prioritizes both supply chain stability and China's national security.
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Chen Wenling, former chief economist at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said, "The Chinese position is consistent — we will never initiate a trade war, but we will never shy away from one either."
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Experts said the value of the trade talks lies not merely in managing the economic relationship between the two giants, but in providing a predictable external environment for every nation that falls in their orbit.
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Thomas Helbling, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund's Asia and Pacific Department, said the IMF hopes that the US and China — and the world at large — will find ways to resolve trade tensions and address underlying disagreements in areas such as non-market-based trade restrictions.
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Contact the writers at wangkeju@chinadaily.com.cn
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China and the United States will engage in a fresh round of trade talks later this week in Malaysia, in a bid to de-escalate tensions that have been simmering for weeks between the world's two largest economies.
\n
Analysts said that Washington's recent moves — calling for talks while exerting pressure on Beijing — do not build bridges. They called for the US to match its words with deeds and meet China halfway to seek mutually beneficial solutions.
\n
The Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday that Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to Malaysia from Friday to Monday to hold economic and trade consultations with US representatives, as agreed to by the two countries.
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The two sides will engage in consultations on "key issues concerning China-US economic and trade relations", in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone calls this year, the ministry added.
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The negotiations in Malaysia — the fifth of their kind since May — come at a time when an already-extended 90-day tariff truce is set to expire on Nov 10.
\n
China and the US had made some progress following four rounds of trade talks, which went on to steady bilateral ties and deliver a wave of positive anticipation in global markets. However, Washington's recent moves, reneging on the previous consensus, threaten to undo that hard-won progress, experts said.
\n
The administration of US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose export curbs on "any and all critical software" to China in addition to additional 100 percent tariffs starting on Nov 1. Moreover, the US also started slapping additional port fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-operated ships earlier this month.
\n
Wang Wen, dean of Renmin University of China's Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, said the current friction stems from a pattern of inconsistency from Washington. "This approach erodes the very trust necessary for any lasting agreement," he added.
\n
Wang said the path forward requires more than just showing up at the negotiation table. It also demands a consistent and good-faith delivery of the commitments made there, he said.
\n
Analysts expect the management of rare earth elements to be an important topic during the upcoming trade talks.
\n
Xu Hongcai, deputy director at the China Association of Policy Science's economic policy commission, said that China has made it very clear on multiple occasions that the country does not impose rare earth export restrictions in the civilian sector. This is a balanced approach that prioritizes both supply chain stability and China's national security.
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Chen Wenling, former chief economist at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said, "The Chinese position is consistent — we will never initiate a trade war, but we will never shy away from one either."
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Experts said the value of the trade talks lies not merely in managing the economic relationship between the two giants, but in providing a predictable external environment for every nation that falls in their orbit.
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Thomas Helbling, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund's Asia and Pacific Department, said the IMF hopes that the US and China — and the world at large — will find ways to resolve trade tensions and address underlying disagreements in areas such as non-market-based trade restrictions.
During the early years of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, running a manufacturing business was easy for many factory owners in China.
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Orders poured in from clients in Frankfurt, Osaka, Melbourne, Detroit, Sao Paulo and Nairobi. Factories hummed day and night, turning out laptops, garments, ventilators and industrial equipment to be shipped across oceans.
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Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, China's foreign trade surged 21.4 percent year-on-year to 39.1 trillion yuan ($5.49 trillion) in 2021, according to the General Administration of Customs, or GAC.
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Today, that pattern has been transformed. The old processing-based trade model has been replaced by a far more sophisticated, technology-intensive and globally integrated landscape — one that reflects China's transformation from the world's workshop into a key driver of innovation and trade amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and shifting global supply chains.
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During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China advanced high-level opening-up on all fronts. The country expanded its pilot free trade zones and promoted steady implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade pact in terms of GDP and population, said Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
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Wang said China will intensify efforts to advance high-quality trade development, deepen international cooperation and bolster innovation to further boost exports during the next five-year plan period.
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As these efforts take effect, China's export structure is also shifting toward greater sophistication.
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Lyu Daliang, director of the GAC's department of statistics and analysis, said Chinese businesses have also moved up the value chain, creating new competitive edges in electric passenger vehicles, lithium batteries and solar cells — dubbed the "new trio" of Chinese exports.
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Together with the fast-growing artificial intelligence, semiconductor, robotics and innovative drugs sectors, these industries are symbols of China's industrial upgrading and green transition, he added.
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Innovation transformation
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This transformation is evident on the factory floor.
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Jiangsu Tianhong Machinery Industrial Co, a Danyang, Jiangsu province-based industrial equipment manufacturer, launched a new generation of intelligent aluminum alloy melting equipment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
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"Our new product reduces energy consumption while improving melting speed and purity," said Tang Jianjun, head of the company's foreign trade unit, adding his company will continue to strengthen industrial R&D and strive for new breakthroughs in aluminum alloy casting and related fields during the next five-year plan period.
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In the first eight months of 2025, Jiangsu Tianhong's export value exceeded 50 million yuan, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, data from Nanjing Customs showed.
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"We will expand our global footprint by establishing innovation and sales centers in Europe, Southeast Asia and Mexico, aiming to raise the share of foreign trade in our total sales to 60 percent between 2026 and 2030," said Tang.
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About 1,400 kilometers from Danyang, workers at Guangdong Greenway Technology Co, a lithium battery manufacturer based in Dongguan, Guangdong province, are busy loading shipping containers with lithium batteries of various shapes and sizes destined for the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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"To meet different climate conditions and user needs around the world, we have developed two main battery solutions," said Wu Jing, head of the company's foreign trade unit.
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One is designed for cold regions, it can be charged at temperatures as low as — 10 C and still work at — 20 C, solving a major challenge for users in chilly environments.
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The other is built for hot climates, able to operate steadily even at around 40 C. This version has become the first battery choice in many tropical regions in Southeast Asia and Africa, powering electric scooters, cleaning robots and portable energy storage systems that serve both daily life and industry.
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Wu said that constant innovation is essential for Chinese manufacturers to stay competitive in the global market and avoid being left behind.
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Guangdong Greenway saw its exports jump 65 percent on a yearly basis to 576 million yuan in the first half of the year, according to Huangpu Customs in Guangdong.
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Agile supply chains
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Despite global trade uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, trade experts said that China's foreign trade, backed by well-developed supply chains and opening-up policies, will gain further momentum over the long term as manufacturers shift toward more technology-intensive exports and strengthen ties with emerging markets.
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China's foreign trade production and supply chains have grown more complete, agile and efficient, strengthening the nation's capacity to withstand external uncertainties and providing a solid foundation for sustained, high-quality trade growth, said Ying Pinguang, dean of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics' School of Global Governance.
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Rising orders from Europe, economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative and other emerging markets are fueling new growth engines for Chinese manufacturers, while accelerating the upgrade of China's export structure and strengthening its trade ties with major global partners, said Wan Zhe, a professor specializing in regional economic development at Beijing Normal University.
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According to the latest data released by the GAC, China's foreign trade grew 4 percent year-on-year to 33.61 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025.
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Exports rose 7.1 percent year-on-year to 19.95 trillion yuan between January and September, while imports dipped 0.2 percent to 13.66 trillion yuan during the same period.
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Meanwhile, China's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America, Africa and Central Asia rose 9.6 percent, 3.9 percent, 19.5 percent and 16.7 percent year-on-year, respectively. Trade with economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative also climbed 6.2 percent year-on-year, accounting for 51.7 percent of China's total imports and exports — up 1.1 percentage points from a year earlier.
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As economic globalization faces mounting challenges and unilateralism and protectionism continue to rise, China International Trade Representative Li Chenggang said the global economic order and governance system have come under growing strain.
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In response, China has reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system and worked to expand its network of high-standard free trade agreements, advancing multilateral and regional cooperation in tandem, said Li, who is also vice-minister of commerce.
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Regional focus
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China and ASEAN are advancing their respective domestic ratification procedures to push for the formal signing of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 by the end of this year.
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Economic ties between China and ASEAN are expected to not only expand in scale but also improve in quality, Pov Somnang, special assistant to the ASEAN secretary-general.
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He said the upgraded free trade agreement will lower tariffs on goods, widen market access for services and harmonize rules on intellectual property, environmental standards and digital trade, creating a more stable and open business environment for both sides.
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As regional trade liberalization deepens, many Chinese manufacturers are seizing new opportunities to expand their overseas presence and upgrade their production through innovation and digitalization.
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One of them is Ningbo Jingwei Systemtechnik Ltd, a manufacturer of printing, packaging and garment cutting equipment in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The company began to accelerate the establishment of a global service network in 2021. It has set up after-sales service centers in Southeast Asia and Europe, cutting average maintenance response time by 50 percent and achieving localized operations.
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Leveraging cross-border e-commerce, Ningbo Jingwei has directly reached overseas end customers and expanded its global presence. According to Ningbo Customs, the company's export value exceeded 110 million yuan in the first nine months of the year, growing 7 percent on a yearly basis.
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"Looking ahead to the next five-year plan period, we will focus on deeper integration between artificial intelligence and intelligent cutting equipment to enhance autonomous learning and adaptive capabilities," said Zheng Zhaoze, the company's vice-president.
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"We also plan to further expand our global footprint by setting up comprehensive service stations in more countries and regions, especially in emerging markets, shortening average maintenance response time even further, so that customers worldwide can enjoy faster and more personalized local services," said Zheng.
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zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn
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During the early years of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, running a manufacturing business was easy for many factory owners in China.
\n
Orders poured in from clients in Frankfurt, Osaka, Melbourne, Detroit, Sao Paulo and Nairobi. Factories hummed day and night, turning out laptops, garments, ventilators and industrial equipment to be shipped across oceans.
\n
Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, China's foreign trade surged 21.4 percent year-on-year to 39.1 trillion yuan ($5.49 trillion) in 2021, according to the General Administration of Customs, or GAC.
\n
Today, that pattern has been transformed. The old processing-based trade model has been replaced by a far more sophisticated, technology-intensive and globally integrated landscape — one that reflects China's transformation from the world's workshop into a key driver of innovation and trade amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and shifting global supply chains.
\n
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China advanced high-level opening-up on all fronts. The country expanded its pilot free trade zones and promoted steady implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade pact in terms of GDP and population, said Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
\n
Wang said China will intensify efforts to advance high-quality trade development, deepen international cooperation and bolster innovation to further boost exports during the next five-year plan period.
\n
As these efforts take effect, China's export structure is also shifting toward greater sophistication.
\n
Lyu Daliang, director of the GAC's department of statistics and analysis, said Chinese businesses have also moved up the value chain, creating new competitive edges in electric passenger vehicles, lithium batteries and solar cells — dubbed the "new trio" of Chinese exports.
\n
Together with the fast-growing artificial intelligence, semiconductor, robotics and innovative drugs sectors, these industries are symbols of China's industrial upgrading and green transition, he added.
\n
Innovation transformation
\n
This transformation is evident on the factory floor.
\n
Jiangsu Tianhong Machinery Industrial Co, a Danyang, Jiangsu province-based industrial equipment manufacturer, launched a new generation of intelligent aluminum alloy melting equipment during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.
\n
"Our new product reduces energy consumption while improving melting speed and purity," said Tang Jianjun, head of the company's foreign trade unit, adding his company will continue to strengthen industrial R&D and strive for new breakthroughs in aluminum alloy casting and related fields during the next five-year plan period.
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In the first eight months of 2025, Jiangsu Tianhong's export value exceeded 50 million yuan, up 11.1 percent year-on-year, data from Nanjing Customs showed.
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"We will expand our global footprint by establishing innovation and sales centers in Europe, Southeast Asia and Mexico, aiming to raise the share of foreign trade in our total sales to 60 percent between 2026 and 2030," said Tang.
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About 1,400 kilometers from Danyang, workers at Guangdong Greenway Technology Co, a lithium battery manufacturer based in Dongguan, Guangdong province, are busy loading shipping containers with lithium batteries of various shapes and sizes destined for the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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"To meet different climate conditions and user needs around the world, we have developed two main battery solutions," said Wu Jing, head of the company's foreign trade unit.
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One is designed for cold regions, it can be charged at temperatures as low as — 10 C and still work at — 20 C, solving a major challenge for users in chilly environments.
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The other is built for hot climates, able to operate steadily even at around 40 C. This version has become the first battery choice in many tropical regions in Southeast Asia and Africa, powering electric scooters, cleaning robots and portable energy storage systems that serve both daily life and industry.
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Wu said that constant innovation is essential for Chinese manufacturers to stay competitive in the global market and avoid being left behind.
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Guangdong Greenway saw its exports jump 65 percent on a yearly basis to 576 million yuan in the first half of the year, according to Huangpu Customs in Guangdong.
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Agile supply chains
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Despite global trade uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, trade experts said that China's foreign trade, backed by well-developed supply chains and opening-up policies, will gain further momentum over the long term as manufacturers shift toward more technology-intensive exports and strengthen ties with emerging markets.
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China's foreign trade production and supply chains have grown more complete, agile and efficient, strengthening the nation's capacity to withstand external uncertainties and providing a solid foundation for sustained, high-quality trade growth, said Ying Pinguang, dean of Shanghai University of International Business and Economics' School of Global Governance.
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Rising orders from Europe, economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative and other emerging markets are fueling new growth engines for Chinese manufacturers, while accelerating the upgrade of China's export structure and strengthening its trade ties with major global partners, said Wan Zhe, a professor specializing in regional economic development at Beijing Normal University.
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According to the latest data released by the GAC, China's foreign trade grew 4 percent year-on-year to 33.61 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025.
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Exports rose 7.1 percent year-on-year to 19.95 trillion yuan between January and September, while imports dipped 0.2 percent to 13.66 trillion yuan during the same period.
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Meanwhile, China's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Latin America, Africa and Central Asia rose 9.6 percent, 3.9 percent, 19.5 percent and 16.7 percent year-on-year, respectively. Trade with economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative also climbed 6.2 percent year-on-year, accounting for 51.7 percent of China's total imports and exports — up 1.1 percentage points from a year earlier.
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As economic globalization faces mounting challenges and unilateralism and protectionism continue to rise, China International Trade Representative Li Chenggang said the global economic order and governance system have come under growing strain.
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In response, China has reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system and worked to expand its network of high-standard free trade agreements, advancing multilateral and regional cooperation in tandem, said Li, who is also vice-minister of commerce.
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Regional focus
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China and ASEAN are advancing their respective domestic ratification procedures to push for the formal signing of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 by the end of this year.
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Economic ties between China and ASEAN are expected to not only expand in scale but also improve in quality, Pov Somnang, special assistant to the ASEAN secretary-general.
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He said the upgraded free trade agreement will lower tariffs on goods, widen market access for services and harmonize rules on intellectual property, environmental standards and digital trade, creating a more stable and open business environment for both sides.
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As regional trade liberalization deepens, many Chinese manufacturers are seizing new opportunities to expand their overseas presence and upgrade their production through innovation and digitalization.
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One of them is Ningbo Jingwei Systemtechnik Ltd, a manufacturer of printing, packaging and garment cutting equipment in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. The company began to accelerate the establishment of a global service network in 2021. It has set up after-sales service centers in Southeast Asia and Europe, cutting average maintenance response time by 50 percent and achieving localized operations.
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Leveraging cross-border e-commerce, Ningbo Jingwei has directly reached overseas end customers and expanded its global presence. According to Ningbo Customs, the company's export value exceeded 110 million yuan in the first nine months of the year, growing 7 percent on a yearly basis.
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"Looking ahead to the next five-year plan period, we will focus on deeper integration between artificial intelligence and intelligent cutting equipment to enhance autonomous learning and adaptive capabilities," said Zheng Zhaoze, the company's vice-president.
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"We also plan to further expand our global footprint by setting up comprehensive service stations in more countries and regions, especially in emerging markets, shortening average maintenance response time even further, so that customers worldwide can enjoy faster and more personalized local services," said Zheng.
China will strengthen its monitoring and regulation of artificial intelligence security risks by amending the Cybersecurity Law, an official said on Thursday, in an effort to ensure the technology develops in a healthy, orderly manner that is beneficial, safe and fair.
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The law, which took effect in June 2017, serves as a foundational legal framework in this field.
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"Since its implementation, China has seen continuous progress in building a strong cyber power, with advancements in strategic technologies such as AI and further integration of the digital and real economies," noted Wang Xiang, spokesman for the Legislative Affairs Commission with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
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Wang praised the rapid development of AI, noting that the technology is spearheading a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, profoundly changing the way people live and work.
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"Integrating AI deeply into socioeconomic development will inject new momentum into advancing Chinese-style modernization," he said.
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However, he added that the development of new technologies like AI has introduced new challenges to cybersecurity, with cybercrimes occurring frequently.
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To address the needs of AI governance, he revealed that an AI-related provision has been included in the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law, which is scheduled for review by the NPC Standing Committee in its upcoming session, in a move to help strike a balance between technological development and security.
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Citing the draft amendment law, he said that foundational research in AI theory and the development of key technologies such as algorithms will receive strong support, while AI infrastructure and ethical standards will also be improved. Additionally, the monitoring, assessment and regulation of safety risks associated with the technology will be intensified.
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Moreover, the draft amendment will also further align with the Civil Code and the Personal Information Protection Law, he added.
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According to a previous decision, the NPC Standing Committee is scheduled to hold a new session in Beijing from Friday to Tuesday. Aside from reviewing the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law, Chinese lawmakers will also discuss draft revisions to the Organic Law of the Villagers' Committees and the Organic Law of the Urban Residents' Committees.
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Wang said that the amendments of the organic laws aim to enhance the responsibilities of village and urban community committees, and that the draft amendments have proposed the establishment of committees for providing strong care for the elderly, women and left-behind children — whose parents work far from home.
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"The revisions will improve the ability of village and neighborhood committees to help mediate disputes involving property management," he added.
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According to the proposed agenda for the session, lawmakers will also review a draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law and a draft law on procuratorial public-interest litigation.
China will strengthen its monitoring and regulation of artificial intelligence security risks by amending the Cybersecurity Law, an official said on Thursday, in an effort to ensure the technology develops in a healthy, orderly manner that is beneficial, safe and fair.
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The law, which took effect in June 2017, serves as a foundational legal framework in this field.
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"Since its implementation, China has seen continuous progress in building a strong cyber power, with advancements in strategic technologies such as AI and further integration of the digital and real economies," noted Wang Xiang, spokesman for the Legislative Affairs Commission with the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature.
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Wang praised the rapid development of AI, noting that the technology is spearheading a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation, profoundly changing the way people live and work.
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"Integrating AI deeply into socioeconomic development will inject new momentum into advancing Chinese-style modernization," he said.
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However, he added that the development of new technologies like AI has introduced new challenges to cybersecurity, with cybercrimes occurring frequently.
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To address the needs of AI governance, he revealed that an AI-related provision has been included in the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law, which is scheduled for review by the NPC Standing Committee in its upcoming session, in a move to help strike a balance between technological development and security.
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Citing the draft amendment law, he said that foundational research in AI theory and the development of key technologies such as algorithms will receive strong support, while AI infrastructure and ethical standards will also be improved. Additionally, the monitoring, assessment and regulation of safety risks associated with the technology will be intensified.
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Moreover, the draft amendment will also further align with the Civil Code and the Personal Information Protection Law, he added.
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According to a previous decision, the NPC Standing Committee is scheduled to hold a new session in Beijing from Friday to Tuesday. Aside from reviewing the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law, Chinese lawmakers will also discuss draft revisions to the Organic Law of the Villagers' Committees and the Organic Law of the Urban Residents' Committees.
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Wang said that the amendments of the organic laws aim to enhance the responsibilities of village and urban community committees, and that the draft amendments have proposed the establishment of committees for providing strong care for the elderly, women and left-behind children — whose parents work far from home.
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"The revisions will improve the ability of village and neighborhood committees to help mediate disputes involving property management," he added.
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According to the proposed agenda for the session, lawmakers will also review a draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law and a draft law on procuratorial public-interest litigation.
A bird's-eye view of the western artificial island on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in August.
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An artificial island on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a super cross-sea project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is set to begin a month-long trial operation as a cultural and tourism site on Saturday, according to the project's operator.
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The formal opening of the western artificial island is scheduled for December, according to Guangdong Transportation Group.
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The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a cross-sea cluster project that integrates bridges, islands, tunnels and underwater interchanges, spans approximately 24 kilometers, making it one of the most challenging projects of its kind in terms of comprehensive construction difficulty.
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After seven years of planning and seven more years of construction, involving over 15,000 construction workers, the project was completed and opened to traffic on June 30, 2024.
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Over the past year, an increased number of vehicles have traversed the bridge, submerging into the tunnel from the western island and emerging back onto the bridge from the tunnel.
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As a crucial hub for the bridge-tunnel transition of the link, the western artificial island, covering an area of approximately 137,000 square meters, serves functions related to traffic management, emergency rescue and science education.
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The cultural and tourism operation and development of the entire western artificial island will be carried out in phases, according to Chen Hailiang, operational director of Shenzhen Cultural Tourism Industry Development, a company in charge of the island's operation.
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"The initial phase will primarily focus on study tours and sightseeing centered around the science and education base established on the artificial island," Chen said.
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During the one-month trial operation period, reservations will be accepted for enterprises and study groups from Monday to Friday, with public reservations accepted on weekends, according to Chen.
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"After successfully making a reservation, visitors can participate in the internal test, boarding buses at designated stations to arrive on the island," Chen said.
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Through on-site experiences, visitors will be invited to provide feedback and suggestions regarding the tour routes at the science education base, the adaptation of virtual reality/augmented reality interactive equipment and the provision of supporting services.
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The visitors recruited for the trial operation will participate free of charge. Once officially open, the ticket prices will be 188 yuan ($26.40) for adults, 158 yuan for students and 128 yuan for children, and will include round-trip transportation and an approximately three-hour-long tour of the island.
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Preparations for dining and other facilities are underway, with an expected launch by the end of December.
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"In addition to capturing views of iconic landmarks such as Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge from the observation deck in the atrium of the island, visitors can deeply engage with the cross-sea link's science and education base," Chen said.
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The base covers an area of about 2,200 square meters, allowing visitors to explore the development history of the cross-sea project, the bridge and underwater tunnel development in China, as well as the construction journey of the mega project.
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Leveraging the technological aspects of the project itself, an exhibition hall inside the base features several digital experience scenarios, which integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and holographic projection into a technology and cultural tourism model.
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"Outdoors on the western artificial island, there are also full-scale steel shell test sections of the underwater immersed tunnel and various engineering components on display, allowing visitors to understand the history of the construction of the project," Chen said.
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While ensuring traffic operation management, the island will gradually expand into a comprehensive cultural and tourism site that integrates sightseeing, leisure and supporting services by utilizing areas such as the science and education base, the rescue dock and the helipad, according to Chen.
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"In the long-term plan, the island will allow for activities such as viewing the bridge from the sea and low-altitude sightseeing flights, aiming to transform it into a technology, engineering and cultural tourism composite super IP in the Greater Bay Area," Chen said.
A bird's-eye view of the western artificial island on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in August.
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An artificial island on the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a super cross-sea project in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is set to begin a month-long trial operation as a cultural and tourism site on Saturday, according to the project's operator.
\n
The formal opening of the western artificial island is scheduled for December, according to Guangdong Transportation Group.
\n
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a cross-sea cluster project that integrates bridges, islands, tunnels and underwater interchanges, spans approximately 24 kilometers, making it one of the most challenging projects of its kind in terms of comprehensive construction difficulty.
\n
After seven years of planning and seven more years of construction, involving over 15,000 construction workers, the project was completed and opened to traffic on June 30, 2024.
\n
Over the past year, an increased number of vehicles have traversed the bridge, submerging into the tunnel from the western island and emerging back onto the bridge from the tunnel.
\n
As a crucial hub for the bridge-tunnel transition of the link, the western artificial island, covering an area of approximately 137,000 square meters, serves functions related to traffic management, emergency rescue and science education.
\n
The cultural and tourism operation and development of the entire western artificial island will be carried out in phases, according to Chen Hailiang, operational director of Shenzhen Cultural Tourism Industry Development, a company in charge of the island's operation.
\n
"The initial phase will primarily focus on study tours and sightseeing centered around the science and education base established on the artificial island," Chen said.
\n
During the one-month trial operation period, reservations will be accepted for enterprises and study groups from Monday to Friday, with public reservations accepted on weekends, according to Chen.
\n
"After successfully making a reservation, visitors can participate in the internal test, boarding buses at designated stations to arrive on the island," Chen said.
\n
Through on-site experiences, visitors will be invited to provide feedback and suggestions regarding the tour routes at the science education base, the adaptation of virtual reality/augmented reality interactive equipment and the provision of supporting services.
\n
The visitors recruited for the trial operation will participate free of charge. Once officially open, the ticket prices will be 188 yuan ($26.40) for adults, 158 yuan for students and 128 yuan for children, and will include round-trip transportation and an approximately three-hour-long tour of the island.
\n
Preparations for dining and other facilities are underway, with an expected launch by the end of December.
\n
"In addition to capturing views of iconic landmarks such as Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge from the observation deck in the atrium of the island, visitors can deeply engage with the cross-sea link's science and education base," Chen said.
\n
The base covers an area of about 2,200 square meters, allowing visitors to explore the development history of the cross-sea project, the bridge and underwater tunnel development in China, as well as the construction journey of the mega project.
\n
Leveraging the technological aspects of the project itself, an exhibition hall inside the base features several digital experience scenarios, which integrate virtual reality, augmented reality and holographic projection into a technology and cultural tourism model.
\n
"Outdoors on the western artificial island, there are also full-scale steel shell test sections of the underwater immersed tunnel and various engineering components on display, allowing visitors to understand the history of the construction of the project," Chen said.
\n
While ensuring traffic operation management, the island will gradually expand into a comprehensive cultural and tourism site that integrates sightseeing, leisure and supporting services by utilizing areas such as the science and education base, the rescue dock and the helipad, according to Chen.
\n
"In the long-term plan, the island will allow for activities such as viewing the bridge from the sea and low-altitude sightseeing flights, aiming to transform it into a technology, engineering and cultural tourism composite super IP in the Greater Bay Area," Chen said.
Clear weather in recent days has helped Shandong province regain strong momentum for its autumn harvest, with local authorities and farmers racing against time to gather crops after historic October rainfall delayed agricultural activities.
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As of Wednesday, approximately 82.8 percent of the province's autumn grain, totaling about 3.63 million hectares, had been harvested, according to the Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. About 3.34 million hectares of corn, accounting for 85.8 percent of the total planting area of this major autumn grain, had been reaped, the data showed.
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Entering October, Shandong experienced rare continuous rainy weather. In the first 13 days of the month — the typical time for corn harvest — the province's average precipitation reached 141.3 millimeters, 751.2 percent higher than the 16.6 mm average for the same period in previous years. Several more rounds of rainfall occurred later on, posing challenges to the corn harvest.
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To mitigate the impact of the prolonged rain in many regions across the country, the central government allocated 484 million yuan ($68 million) to aid agricultural disaster relief in seven provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, Henan and Shandong. This funding supports efforts to speed up crop harvesting, dry damp grain and drain waterlogged farmland.
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The Shandong agricultural authority promptly released detailed information about grain drying service centers that are easily accessible for farmers. Additionally, 426 mobile drying units were deployed to major grain-producing areas.
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In Suji town, Caoxian county, a crawler harvester was busy gathering corn on Monday. The machine, which demonstrates its superiority in wet conditions, is capable of operating in 50-centimeter-deep water and harvesting approximately 6.7 hectares daily.
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"Besides the over 66 hectares I planted, I'm also helping nearby smallholders gather their corn," said An Senping, the harvester owner. This year's autumn harvest is truly challenging with the heavy rainfall, An added.
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Li Yihong, a villager from Linqing, a county-level city in Shandong, said he planted 0.8 hectares of corn this year.
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"For us, harvesting is manageable despite the difficulties. The bigger problem is drying the corn," he said. Properly drying damp corn is crucial to preserving the harvest, Li noted, adding that losses could be significant if the corn isn't dried in time and gets moldy.
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The Linqing agricultural authority has partnered with local grain enterprises to provide purchasing and drying services to farmers, with designated drying locations available to farmers to dry their corn.
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"We know the locations of drying facilities, but for small-scale growers like me with just under a hectare, transport costs are a big problem," Li said. "Fortunately, the city arranged for purchasers to buy the grains directly from the fields. This solves storage issues for smallholders. The price for fresh corn ears is about 1 yuan per kilogram, similar to previous years," Li said.
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Agricultural authorities have reminded farmers to capitalize on the favorable weather by coordinating operations of harvesting, drying, storage and planting. Intensified efforts are being made across the entire chain — from accelerated harvesting and sun-drying to land preparation and sowing — to ensure closely-linked measures are implemented to strengthen the grain security foundation.
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As of Tuesday, the autumn grain harvest approached 80 percent across the country.
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China's corn and corn flour imports from January to September totaled 930,000 metric tons, down 92.7 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs.
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zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn
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Clear weather in recent days has helped Shandong province regain strong momentum for its autumn harvest, with local authorities and farmers racing against time to gather crops after historic October rainfall delayed agricultural activities.
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As of Wednesday, approximately 82.8 percent of the province's autumn grain, totaling about 3.63 million hectares, had been harvested, according to the Shandong Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. About 3.34 million hectares of corn, accounting for 85.8 percent of the total planting area of this major autumn grain, had been reaped, the data showed.
\n
Entering October, Shandong experienced rare continuous rainy weather. In the first 13 days of the month — the typical time for corn harvest — the province's average precipitation reached 141.3 millimeters, 751.2 percent higher than the 16.6 mm average for the same period in previous years. Several more rounds of rainfall occurred later on, posing challenges to the corn harvest.
\n
To mitigate the impact of the prolonged rain in many regions across the country, the central government allocated 484 million yuan ($68 million) to aid agricultural disaster relief in seven provinces, including Hebei, Shanxi, Henan and Shandong. This funding supports efforts to speed up crop harvesting, dry damp grain and drain waterlogged farmland.
\n
The Shandong agricultural authority promptly released detailed information about grain drying service centers that are easily accessible for farmers. Additionally, 426 mobile drying units were deployed to major grain-producing areas.
\n
In Suji town, Caoxian county, a crawler harvester was busy gathering corn on Monday. The machine, which demonstrates its superiority in wet conditions, is capable of operating in 50-centimeter-deep water and harvesting approximately 6.7 hectares daily.
\n
"Besides the over 66 hectares I planted, I'm also helping nearby smallholders gather their corn," said An Senping, the harvester owner. This year's autumn harvest is truly challenging with the heavy rainfall, An added.
\n
Li Yihong, a villager from Linqing, a county-level city in Shandong, said he planted 0.8 hectares of corn this year.
\n
"For us, harvesting is manageable despite the difficulties. The bigger problem is drying the corn," he said. Properly drying damp corn is crucial to preserving the harvest, Li noted, adding that losses could be significant if the corn isn't dried in time and gets moldy.
\n
The Linqing agricultural authority has partnered with local grain enterprises to provide purchasing and drying services to farmers, with designated drying locations available to farmers to dry their corn.
\n
"We know the locations of drying facilities, but for small-scale growers like me with just under a hectare, transport costs are a big problem," Li said. "Fortunately, the city arranged for purchasers to buy the grains directly from the fields. This solves storage issues for smallholders. The price for fresh corn ears is about 1 yuan per kilogram, similar to previous years," Li said.
\n
Agricultural authorities have reminded farmers to capitalize on the favorable weather by coordinating operations of harvesting, drying, storage and planting. Intensified efforts are being made across the entire chain — from accelerated harvesting and sun-drying to land preparation and sowing — to ensure closely-linked measures are implemented to strengthen the grain security foundation.
\n
As of Tuesday, the autumn grain harvest approached 80 percent across the country.
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China's corn and corn flour imports from January to September totaled 930,000 metric tons, down 92.7 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs.
Residents join performers in a lively dance during an outstanding folk art program tour at the People's Park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Wednesday. Featuring cultural elements from the region, the event showcases the artistic traditions of various ethnic groups such as the Uygur and Kazak peoples.
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Residents join performers in a lively dance during an outstanding folk art program tour at the People's Park in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Wednesday. Featuring cultural elements from the region, the event showcases the artistic traditions of various ethnic groups such as the Uygur and Kazak peoples.
Under the crisp autumn sky of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, hundreds of residents have once again gathered at the foot of the Potala Palace — brushes, buckets and spray tools in hand — to give the centuries-old landmark its traditional red, white and yellow makeover.
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Among them was Pema Wangyal, a Lhasa resident taking part for the second time.
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"The Potala Palace is sacred to us," he said. "It's a great honor to help refresh its walls. Many people line up early to join. It's so crowded on the first day because everyone wants to make their own contribution."
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The annual repainting, which began this year on Wednesday to correspond with the start of the ninth month in the Tibetan calendar, is both a communal celebration and an act of preservation. The tradition dates back generations and usually lasts about a week, marking one of Lhasa's most distinctive seasonal rituals.
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Each morning, volunteers queue up at paint-mixing stations to prepare and transport the pigment. The special paints — made from lime, milk, honey, sugar, saffron and natural minerals — are splashed or sprayed onto the Potala's massive outer walls. Some volunteers use basins to throw the paint, while others, nicknamed "spider-men", work high up on ropes to reach difficult spots.
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Behind the palace in a shaded area, Ngakwang, a longtime participant, directed teams through a walkie-talkie.
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"I come every year," he said. "It used to take about half a month to finish the job. Now, with better mixing and spraying equipment and more organized teamwork, it only takes around a week," Ngakwang was quoted as saying by local media.
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The project is led by staff from the Potala Palace Management Office, joined by residents from all walks of life who volunteer their time. The repainting not only refreshes the palace's appearance but also protects its ancient walls from weathering and erosion.
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"The facelift is more than cosmetic," said Pema Wangyal. "It helps preserve this thousand-year-old structure and the spirit it carries."
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First built in the 7th century under Tubo ruler Songtsen Gampo, and largely reconstructed in the 17th century, the Potala Palace remains Xizang's largest and best-preserved palace complex. The palace was listed among the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1961, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.
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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
Under the crisp autumn sky of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, hundreds of residents have once again gathered at the foot of the Potala Palace — brushes, buckets and spray tools in hand — to give the centuries-old landmark its traditional red, white and yellow makeover.
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Among them was Pema Wangyal, a Lhasa resident taking part for the second time.
\n
"The Potala Palace is sacred to us," he said. "It's a great honor to help refresh its walls. Many people line up early to join. It's so crowded on the first day because everyone wants to make their own contribution."
\n
The annual repainting, which began this year on Wednesday to correspond with the start of the ninth month in the Tibetan calendar, is both a communal celebration and an act of preservation. The tradition dates back generations and usually lasts about a week, marking one of Lhasa's most distinctive seasonal rituals.
\n
Each morning, volunteers queue up at paint-mixing stations to prepare and transport the pigment. The special paints — made from lime, milk, honey, sugar, saffron and natural minerals — are splashed or sprayed onto the Potala's massive outer walls. Some volunteers use basins to throw the paint, while others, nicknamed "spider-men", work high up on ropes to reach difficult spots.
\n
Behind the palace in a shaded area, Ngakwang, a longtime participant, directed teams through a walkie-talkie.
\n
"I come every year," he said. "It used to take about half a month to finish the job. Now, with better mixing and spraying equipment and more organized teamwork, it only takes around a week," Ngakwang was quoted as saying by local media.
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The project is led by staff from the Potala Palace Management Office, joined by residents from all walks of life who volunteer their time. The repainting not only refreshes the palace's appearance but also protects its ancient walls from weathering and erosion.
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"The facelift is more than cosmetic," said Pema Wangyal. "It helps preserve this thousand-year-old structure and the spirit it carries."
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First built in the 7th century under Tubo ruler Songtsen Gampo, and largely reconstructed in the 17th century, the Potala Palace remains Xizang's largest and best-preserved palace complex. The palace was listed among the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1961, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.
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Contact the writers at palden_nyima@chinadaily.com.cn
Nearly 100 experts from around the world recently convened in Shanghai for a conference, drawn by a Chinese-developed spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bi-channel dual-media, or UBD. The technology dramatically reduces surgical incisions from about 20 centimeters to just 1 cm.
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Foreign spine surgery specialists from countries including Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Russia and Ecuador expressed keen interest in the technology, which is lauded for significantly enhancing surgical safety and patient outcomes.
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The inaugural International Conference of UBD Spinal Endoscopy and Innovative MISS (minimally invasive spine surgery) Techniques focused on the latest advancements in the field. The goal of the event, held from Oct 16 to 18, was to deepen global understanding of the Chinese technology and foster international collaborations.
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Among the attendees was Santosh Tripathi from India, who runs his own hospital.
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"I'm truly impressed by the potential of UBD technology," Tripathi said. "Its bi-channel feature is a global first, providing full visibility during surgery and boosting the surgeon's confidence while performing the operation."
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Tripathi believes the technology will be highly appealing for treating complex spinal cases in India and neighboring regions, citing its advantages in controlling bleeding, managing the surgical field, and offering greater instrument freedom.
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Changes in modern lifestyles are leading to a rise in spinal disorders, increasingly affecting younger populations and resulting in a growing demand for surgical solutions.
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Professor He Shisheng at Shanghai East Hospital's minimally invasive spine center and his team developed the UBD system to overcome significant limitations they identified in traditional endoscopic spine surgeries, such as restricted operating space and high technical demands.
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Based on decades of clinical experience, He and his team pioneered the concept of a uni-port bi-channel endoscope compatible with both air and water media. This system expands the indications for endoscopic surgery and enhances efficiency in treating complex spinal conditions.
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Professor He noted that UBD achieved technological maturity in 2021 following a decade of experimentation and refinement.
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"Our goal is to bring more complex cases into the realm of minimally invasive treatment, offering patients less trauma, greater efficiency and safer surgical experiences," he said.
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"Unlike other common spine endoscopy technologies, UBD allows for bi-channel operations through a 1-cm incision," He explained. "In a surgical space measured in millimeters, doctors can avoid critical nerves and blood vessels while removing calcified disc tissue."
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The surgical demonstrations performed during the conference received widespread acclaim.
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Experts called for more long-term clinical follow-up data, multicenter comparative studies, and internationally registered papers to better assess the technology's safety and potential for broader applications.
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Professor He confirmed that UBD technology has already been adopted in many regions of China, with more than 2,000 surgeries completed domestically. Furthermore, overseas UBD training centers have been established in Japan and Thailand.
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Looking ahead, He noted that future optimizations will focus on integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into surgeries, including real-time data collection during operations to enhance precision.
Nearly 100 experts from around the world recently convened in Shanghai for a conference, drawn by a Chinese-developed spinal endoscopic technology known as uni-port bi-channel dual-media, or UBD. The technology dramatically reduces surgical incisions from about 20 centimeters to just 1 cm.
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Foreign spine surgery specialists from countries including Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Russia and Ecuador expressed keen interest in the technology, which is lauded for significantly enhancing surgical safety and patient outcomes.
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The inaugural International Conference of UBD Spinal Endoscopy and Innovative MISS (minimally invasive spine surgery) Techniques focused on the latest advancements in the field. The goal of the event, held from Oct 16 to 18, was to deepen global understanding of the Chinese technology and foster international collaborations.
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Among the attendees was Santosh Tripathi from India, who runs his own hospital.
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"I'm truly impressed by the potential of UBD technology," Tripathi said. "Its bi-channel feature is a global first, providing full visibility during surgery and boosting the surgeon's confidence while performing the operation."
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Tripathi believes the technology will be highly appealing for treating complex spinal cases in India and neighboring regions, citing its advantages in controlling bleeding, managing the surgical field, and offering greater instrument freedom.
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Changes in modern lifestyles are leading to a rise in spinal disorders, increasingly affecting younger populations and resulting in a growing demand for surgical solutions.
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Professor He Shisheng at Shanghai East Hospital's minimally invasive spine center and his team developed the UBD system to overcome significant limitations they identified in traditional endoscopic spine surgeries, such as restricted operating space and high technical demands.
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Based on decades of clinical experience, He and his team pioneered the concept of a uni-port bi-channel endoscope compatible with both air and water media. This system expands the indications for endoscopic surgery and enhances efficiency in treating complex spinal conditions.
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Professor He noted that UBD achieved technological maturity in 2021 following a decade of experimentation and refinement.
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"Our goal is to bring more complex cases into the realm of minimally invasive treatment, offering patients less trauma, greater efficiency and safer surgical experiences," he said.
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"Unlike other common spine endoscopy technologies, UBD allows for bi-channel operations through a 1-cm incision," He explained. "In a surgical space measured in millimeters, doctors can avoid critical nerves and blood vessels while removing calcified disc tissue."
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The surgical demonstrations performed during the conference received widespread acclaim.
\n
Experts called for more long-term clinical follow-up data, multicenter comparative studies, and internationally registered papers to better assess the technology's safety and potential for broader applications.
\n
Professor He confirmed that UBD technology has already been adopted in many regions of China, with more than 2,000 surgeries completed domestically. Furthermore, overseas UBD training centers have been established in Japan and Thailand.
\n
Looking ahead, He noted that future optimizations will focus on integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into surgeries, including real-time data collection during operations to enhance precision.
The candid and constructive telephone talks between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump over the past months provided a strategic road map for the stable development of bilateral ties.
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Under the guidance of such head-of-state diplomacy, economic and trade discussions in Geneva, London, Stockholm and Madrid have yielded constructive understandings, helping ease China-US trade and economic tensions. These trade talks demonstrated that progress can be made when both sides commit to equal-footed dialogue conducted with mutual respect.
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So, as Chinese and US trade teams start their fifth round of negotiations on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, there is a hope that their coming dialogue can help address the recent spike in bilateral trade tensions sparked by the US administration's continued coercive measures.
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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to have talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Malaysia from Friday to Monday. This round of consultation not only offers an opportunity to stabilize trade between the world's two largest economies, it is also expected to set the stage for a higher-level engagement in the future.
\n
China has always approached bilateral negotiations with sincerity and a constructive mindset, and has consistently upheld principled dialogue and a cooperative atmosphere. It is vital that both countries continue to engage in open communication, addressing each other's concerns with sincerity and a willingness to find common ground.
\n
This approach not only benefits both sides, but also contributes to global stability and prosperity.
\n
However, while China is ready and willing to engage in negotiations in good faith, it will not do so at the expense of its core interests. The US has initiated a slew of discriminatory actions against China, ramping them up since the talks in Madrid in mid-September.
\n
Unlike China's export control measures, which do not target specific countries, the US implements country-specific classifications, placing China under irrational export controls.
\n
These US measures have seriously harmed the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies, severely disrupted the international economic and trade order, and gravely undermined the security and stability of global industry and supply chains.
\n
China's export controls on rare earths are legitimate and intended to refine its export control system. Amid global instability, these measures will safeguard world peace and fulfill the country's nonproliferation obligations. China notified relevant parties beforehand, seeking dialogue to ensure global supply chain stability. It is not a ban. Compliant applications will be granted permits.
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Despite this, the United States positions itself as the aggrieved party. The US administration has even threatened to impose an additional 100 percent tariff on China starting Nov 1, thereby reigniting fears of further escalation of its trade war against China.
\n
The US' reluctance to recognize China's moves as legitimate and justified is troubling. The US approach of continually escalating tensions not only harms bilateral trade relations but also poses risks to global economic stability.
\n
China's stance on tariffs and trade conflicts remains consistent: It is prepared to sincerely engage in dialogue to identify confidence-building measures to address concerns if the US is willing to do the same.
\n
While competition is inevitable and cooperation is not without its challenges, the US should adopt fair trade practices, reduce trade barriers and create a stable economic environment that supports innovation and growth by adopting a constructive mindset that seeks to find ways to bridge bilateral trade differences. This includes addressing issues related to intellectual property rights, market access and supply chain resilience.
\n
By prioritizing constructive engagement and recognizing the interdependence of their economies, the US can work with China to mitigate friction, avoid misjudgment and expand the common ground for cooperation.
\n
Ultimately, the path forward requires a commitment to dialogue, respect for each other's core interests, a due sense of their global responsibilities, and a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous world.
\n
By drawing upon the lessons of history and embracing the opportunities of the present, China and the US can work together to keep their economic relationship on the right track, so as to avoid it becoming a damaging who-blinks-first game.
The candid and constructive telephone talks between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump over the past months provided a strategic road map for the stable development of bilateral ties.
\n
Under the guidance of such head-of-state diplomacy, economic and trade discussions in Geneva, London, Stockholm and Madrid have yielded constructive understandings, helping ease China-US trade and economic tensions. These trade talks demonstrated that progress can be made when both sides commit to equal-footed dialogue conducted with mutual respect.
\n
So, as Chinese and US trade teams start their fifth round of negotiations on Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, there is a hope that their coming dialogue can help address the recent spike in bilateral trade tensions sparked by the US administration's continued coercive measures.
\n
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng is scheduled to have talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Malaysia from Friday to Monday. This round of consultation not only offers an opportunity to stabilize trade between the world's two largest economies, it is also expected to set the stage for a higher-level engagement in the future.
\n
China has always approached bilateral negotiations with sincerity and a constructive mindset, and has consistently upheld principled dialogue and a cooperative atmosphere. It is vital that both countries continue to engage in open communication, addressing each other's concerns with sincerity and a willingness to find common ground.
\n
This approach not only benefits both sides, but also contributes to global stability and prosperity.
\n
However, while China is ready and willing to engage in negotiations in good faith, it will not do so at the expense of its core interests. The US has initiated a slew of discriminatory actions against China, ramping them up since the talks in Madrid in mid-September.
\n
Unlike China's export control measures, which do not target specific countries, the US implements country-specific classifications, placing China under irrational export controls.
\n
These US measures have seriously harmed the legitimate and lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies, severely disrupted the international economic and trade order, and gravely undermined the security and stability of global industry and supply chains.
\n
China's export controls on rare earths are legitimate and intended to refine its export control system. Amid global instability, these measures will safeguard world peace and fulfill the country's nonproliferation obligations. China notified relevant parties beforehand, seeking dialogue to ensure global supply chain stability. It is not a ban. Compliant applications will be granted permits.
\n
Despite this, the United States positions itself as the aggrieved party. The US administration has even threatened to impose an additional 100 percent tariff on China starting Nov 1, thereby reigniting fears of further escalation of its trade war against China.
\n
The US' reluctance to recognize China's moves as legitimate and justified is troubling. The US approach of continually escalating tensions not only harms bilateral trade relations but also poses risks to global economic stability.
\n
China's stance on tariffs and trade conflicts remains consistent: It is prepared to sincerely engage in dialogue to identify confidence-building measures to address concerns if the US is willing to do the same.
\n
While competition is inevitable and cooperation is not without its challenges, the US should adopt fair trade practices, reduce trade barriers and create a stable economic environment that supports innovation and growth by adopting a constructive mindset that seeks to find ways to bridge bilateral trade differences. This includes addressing issues related to intellectual property rights, market access and supply chain resilience.
\n
By prioritizing constructive engagement and recognizing the interdependence of their economies, the US can work with China to mitigate friction, avoid misjudgment and expand the common ground for cooperation.
\n
Ultimately, the path forward requires a commitment to dialogue, respect for each other's core interests, a due sense of their global responsibilities, and a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous world.
\n
By drawing upon the lessons of history and embracing the opportunities of the present, China and the US can work together to keep their economic relationship on the right track, so as to avoid it becoming a damaging who-blinks-first game.
Editor's note: China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will soon be unveiled. Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research's Economic Research Institute, spoke to China National Radio about the country's economic growth prospects, development advantages, innovation trends and future trajectory. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n
China has distinctive institutional strengths and many advantages, including an enormous market, a complete industrial system and a wealth of talent. These four factors have provided strong support for China's steady and sustained economic progress during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period and guaranteed the resilience of the country's economy.
\n
Institutional strength, with the powerful capacity for organization, mobilization and long-term strategic planning, serves as a cornerstone for ensuring economic stability and improving the quality and efficiency of development. It guides resources and factors of production to key areas, providing solid institutional support for leveraging the super large Chinese market, strengthening industrial dynamism and unleashing the vitality of human resources.
\n
When it comes to the market size, China's population of over 1.4 billion and the expanding middle-income group constitute an enormous source of demand. The key now is to accelerate the transformation of this massive market advantage into industrial competitiveness, creating application scenarios for new technologies and products.
\n
It has been proved that market advantage can empower emerging industries and provide strong support for them to thrive in new arenas.
\n
China's advantage in the industrial system is reflected in the spread of new technologies in emerging industries as well as the transformation and upgrading of traditional sectors. The textile industry is a good example of this transformation. There has been a continuous improvement in the quality of high-performance fibers produced by the industry. They are now being used in sophisticated high-speed trains and ships.
\n
Talent is also a crucial production factor. Scientists and engineers, as well as other highly skilled workers, are vital to building and maintaining a modern industrial system.
\n
The unilateral trade protectionism of certain countries has changed the demand environment for exports significantly. However, many export-oriented Chinese enterprises have turned this challenge into an opportunity. They have used new growth drivers to transform. With strong policy support, they are now moving toward innovation and higher value. Many firms are now placing greater emphasis on developing their own intellectual property and brands, diversifying into other overseas markets and moving from simple suppliers of goods to providers of full lifecycle services. This shows that Chinese companies and the country's economy have the strength and resilience to turn adversity into opportunity.
\n
The new wave of technological revolution is reshaping global production and supply systems, bringing both opportunities and uncertainties. Against this backdrop, it is vital to promote growth from both the supply and demand sides. On the supply side, efforts should focus on improving the capacity for independent breakthroughs and on scaling up new technologies and products beyond the experimental stage. At the same time, enterprises should enhance their awareness of quality and branding.
\n
On the demand side, China must further unlock the potential of its massive domestic market through reform and policy measures. It is important to expand the supply of new consumer goods and services and create more consumption scenarios. This will allow new technologies and products to be more widely used and meet people's demand for services.
\n
In short, efforts should be made on both the supply and demand sides, guided by the needs and aspirations of the people. By continuously optimizing and coordinating policies, China can better safeguard people's livelihoods, identify new growth drivers, and foster new engines of development.
\n",
+ "content": "
Editor's note: China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) will soon be unveiled. Guo Liyan, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research's Economic Research Institute, spoke to China National Radio about the country's economic growth prospects, development advantages, innovation trends and future trajectory. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n
China has distinctive institutional strengths and many advantages, including an enormous market, a complete industrial system and a wealth of talent. These four factors have provided strong support for China's steady and sustained economic progress during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period and guaranteed the resilience of the country's economy.
\n
Institutional strength, with the powerful capacity for organization, mobilization and long-term strategic planning, serves as a cornerstone for ensuring economic stability and improving the quality and efficiency of development. It guides resources and factors of production to key areas, providing solid institutional support for leveraging the super large Chinese market, strengthening industrial dynamism and unleashing the vitality of human resources.
\n
When it comes to the market size, China's population of over 1.4 billion and the expanding middle-income group constitute an enormous source of demand. The key now is to accelerate the transformation of this massive market advantage into industrial competitiveness, creating application scenarios for new technologies and products.
\n
It has been proved that market advantage can empower emerging industries and provide strong support for them to thrive in new arenas.
\n
China's advantage in the industrial system is reflected in the spread of new technologies in emerging industries as well as the transformation and upgrading of traditional sectors. The textile industry is a good example of this transformation. There has been a continuous improvement in the quality of high-performance fibers produced by the industry. They are now being used in sophisticated high-speed trains and ships.
\n
Talent is also a crucial production factor. Scientists and engineers, as well as other highly skilled workers, are vital to building and maintaining a modern industrial system.
\n
The unilateral trade protectionism of certain countries has changed the demand environment for exports significantly. However, many export-oriented Chinese enterprises have turned this challenge into an opportunity. They have used new growth drivers to transform. With strong policy support, they are now moving toward innovation and higher value. Many firms are now placing greater emphasis on developing their own intellectual property and brands, diversifying into other overseas markets and moving from simple suppliers of goods to providers of full lifecycle services. This shows that Chinese companies and the country's economy have the strength and resilience to turn adversity into opportunity.
\n
The new wave of technological revolution is reshaping global production and supply systems, bringing both opportunities and uncertainties. Against this backdrop, it is vital to promote growth from both the supply and demand sides. On the supply side, efforts should focus on improving the capacity for independent breakthroughs and on scaling up new technologies and products beyond the experimental stage. At the same time, enterprises should enhance their awareness of quality and branding.
\n
On the demand side, China must further unlock the potential of its massive domestic market through reform and policy measures. It is important to expand the supply of new consumer goods and services and create more consumption scenarios. This will allow new technologies and products to be more widely used and meet people's demand for services.
\n
In short, efforts should be made on both the supply and demand sides, guided by the needs and aspirations of the people. By continuously optimizing and coordinating policies, China can better safeguard people's livelihoods, identify new growth drivers, and foster new engines of development.
The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China stressed that during the next five-year plan, China needs better integration of effective government and efficient market.
\n
In the past few years, the contours of a new industrial order have become increasingly visible.
\n
From semiconductors and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, a wave of innovation has swept across sectors. The emergence of DeepSeek, whose large-scale models now rival the world's best in algorithmic efficiency and linguistic precision, exemplifies the country's progress. So too do breakthroughs in electric mobility, battery chemistry and industrial automation. It's a signal that the foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are no longer anchored in the West but have spread across the globe, with China occupying a prominent position.
\n
The challenge today is not simply to innovate, but to sustain innovation at scale. New industries require enormous investments in both physical and institutional infrastructure before private enterprises can thrive. If left to themselves, market forces don't provide these foundations, while excessive intervention by the government distorts the incentive structure. History tells us that markets are most effective when governments are capable, and governments are most capable when markets are dynamic.
\n
An effective market presupposes a proactive government, just as a proactive government exists to make the market more effective. The government must act where coordination and public goods are essential while allowing competition to drive discovery and efficiency.
\n
On the supply side, the government's role is not to dictate innovation but to provide an environment that lowers its costs and risks. Public investment in computing centers, data hubs and high-speed communication networks support private R&D in data-intensive sectors.
\n
But the profusion of artificial intelligence has introduced a new constraint. Training large models consumes enormous amounts of electricity, and the expansion of computing clusters will sharply increase the demand for stable, low-carbon power. This will require the government to increase investment in energy infrastructure — from smart grids and renewable generation to long-distance transmission — ensuring that the digital economy's growth does not outpace the physical foundations that sustain it.
\n
Government can also accelerate the spread of new technologies across society. In domestic markets, this means reducing information gaps and regulatory uncertainty in new and emerging industries such as autonomous driving, smart healthcare and robotics. Consumers tend to adopt new products more readily when they are sure about a technology and firms innovate more if they don't fear arbitrary sanctions. Public procurement and pilot programmes can serve as early testing grounds for converting technological feasibility into commercial viability.
\n
The growth of China's electric vehicle industry is a good example of how proactive government action can empower markets to operate more effectively to transform technological potential into industrial strength. On the supply side, public subsidies, tax incentives and infrastructure investment — such as nationwide charging networks and battery-recycling systems — helped overcome the scale barriers that private firms could not surmount. On the demand side, the government purchased electric buses for public transport, offered generous consumer incentives, and introduced preferential licence-plate and traffic-access rules in many cities to encourage EV adoption.
\n
Looking ahead, there is reason for cautious optimism. The Fourth Industrial Revolution rewards speed, adaptability and scale. Success in this new era depends less on resource endowments and more on institutional adaptability. In this respect, China has three structural advantages.
\n
First, it has the world's largest pool of technically trained workers and scientists. According to a UNESCO and World Economic Forum estimate, China produces around 5 million STEM graduates every year, forming a deep pool of scientific talent. Second, it commands one of the world's largest market, allowing technologies to scale quickly and reduce costs through massive adoption. Third, it has a government capable of mobilizing resources for upgrading both the physical and digital foundations of the economy — from energy and transport to computing and education.
\n
If these advantages are harnessed in the right manner, open competition and international cooperation, China could emerge as one of the main architects of the next industrial age. The balance of governmental capacity and market vitality is China's most valuable institutional asset. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will reward economies that are able to coordinate knowledge, scale and governance. China, standing at this intersection, is uniquely positioned not merely to adapt to this transformation, but to lead it.
\n
The views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.
\n",
+ "content": "
The fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China stressed that during the next five-year plan, China needs better integration of effective government and efficient market.
\n
In the past few years, the contours of a new industrial order have become increasingly visible.
\n
From semiconductors and renewable energy to advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, a wave of innovation has swept across sectors. The emergence of DeepSeek, whose large-scale models now rival the world's best in algorithmic efficiency and linguistic precision, exemplifies the country's progress. So too do breakthroughs in electric mobility, battery chemistry and industrial automation. It's a signal that the foundations of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are no longer anchored in the West but have spread across the globe, with China occupying a prominent position.
\n
The challenge today is not simply to innovate, but to sustain innovation at scale. New industries require enormous investments in both physical and institutional infrastructure before private enterprises can thrive. If left to themselves, market forces don't provide these foundations, while excessive intervention by the government distorts the incentive structure. History tells us that markets are most effective when governments are capable, and governments are most capable when markets are dynamic.
\n
An effective market presupposes a proactive government, just as a proactive government exists to make the market more effective. The government must act where coordination and public goods are essential while allowing competition to drive discovery and efficiency.
\n
On the supply side, the government's role is not to dictate innovation but to provide an environment that lowers its costs and risks. Public investment in computing centers, data hubs and high-speed communication networks support private R&D in data-intensive sectors.
\n
But the profusion of artificial intelligence has introduced a new constraint. Training large models consumes enormous amounts of electricity, and the expansion of computing clusters will sharply increase the demand for stable, low-carbon power. This will require the government to increase investment in energy infrastructure — from smart grids and renewable generation to long-distance transmission — ensuring that the digital economy's growth does not outpace the physical foundations that sustain it.
\n
Government can also accelerate the spread of new technologies across society. In domestic markets, this means reducing information gaps and regulatory uncertainty in new and emerging industries such as autonomous driving, smart healthcare and robotics. Consumers tend to adopt new products more readily when they are sure about a technology and firms innovate more if they don't fear arbitrary sanctions. Public procurement and pilot programmes can serve as early testing grounds for converting technological feasibility into commercial viability.
\n
The growth of China's electric vehicle industry is a good example of how proactive government action can empower markets to operate more effectively to transform technological potential into industrial strength. On the supply side, public subsidies, tax incentives and infrastructure investment — such as nationwide charging networks and battery-recycling systems — helped overcome the scale barriers that private firms could not surmount. On the demand side, the government purchased electric buses for public transport, offered generous consumer incentives, and introduced preferential licence-plate and traffic-access rules in many cities to encourage EV adoption.
\n
Looking ahead, there is reason for cautious optimism. The Fourth Industrial Revolution rewards speed, adaptability and scale. Success in this new era depends less on resource endowments and more on institutional adaptability. In this respect, China has three structural advantages.
\n
First, it has the world's largest pool of technically trained workers and scientists. According to a UNESCO and World Economic Forum estimate, China produces around 5 million STEM graduates every year, forming a deep pool of scientific talent. Second, it commands one of the world's largest market, allowing technologies to scale quickly and reduce costs through massive adoption. Third, it has a government capable of mobilizing resources for upgrading both the physical and digital foundations of the economy — from energy and transport to computing and education.
\n
If these advantages are harnessed in the right manner, open competition and international cooperation, China could emerge as one of the main architects of the next industrial age. The balance of governmental capacity and market vitality is China's most valuable institutional asset. The Fourth Industrial Revolution will reward economies that are able to coordinate knowledge, scale and governance. China, standing at this intersection, is uniquely positioned not merely to adapt to this transformation, but to lead it.
\n
The views don't necessarily reflect those of China Daily.
Policymakers in Washington are bound to recognize, sometime in the future, that aligning the economic growth and national security of China and the United States to ensure peaceful coexistence is essential for sustaining the US economy.
\n
After trying aggressive policies that have failed, the United States will come to view China not as an adversary that can be defeated but as a partner whose modernization is reshaping the global economy. Future US administrations will recognize that pragmatic engagement with China, given the latter's economic achievements, is essential to the US' economic success, and that zero-sum competition will weaken the US' economic growth and national security.
\n
China's proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) emphasized the importance of high-quality development, AI and robotics, all with the aim of becoming self-sufficient in technology and high-tech manufacturing. China is rapidly expanding its digital economy and strengthening its global supply chains to make them more resilient to external shocks. And it is expected to expedite the practical application of AI, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced materials.
\n
Continued investments by the Chinese government and private enterprises will further strengthen manufacturing and technology value chains, raising growth and boosting innovation. China will also expand its digital infrastructure in order to support a data-driven economy, with nationwide capabilities in data centers, connectivity and information technology designed to catalyze productivity and cross-border commerce.
\n
China's focus is on automation and smart production to improve efficiency, quality and per capita productivity. The country's advantage is that it can design and manufacture sophisticated goods at scales that other economies cannot. To improve chip design and manufacturing, China is expected to issue favorable policies and give incentives, which in turn will promote innovation, cultivate talents, and boost capacity-building, helping the country to catch up with, or even excel, developed nations in some industries.
\n
The proposals reiterated the importance of ecological civilization. Clean energy technology and electric vehicles will likely receive greater attention in the 15th Five-Year Plan as China takes measures to reduce carbon emissions, and ensure energy security. And green finance and prudent macroeconomic management will continue to support eco-friendly development, and social and regional development based on socialism with Chinese characteristics. This will help improve Chinese peoples' living standards.
\n
China's enhanced intellectual property rights protection system and cybersecurity framework will boost economic and technological innovation, and better safeguard its core national interests.
\n
As zero-sum game strategies against China are doomed to fail, pragmatism will prompt the US to devise "mutually assured prosperity" policies with China, because it is the only viable path to sustain the US' economic growth, maintain global stability, promote innovation, and achieve common prosperity.
\n
The US' shift from containment to constructive collaboration will be necessitated by its own economic and national security needs. Hopefully, a new generation of US politicians will emerge who recognize the folly of Washington's current policies seeking to contain China fail and undermine the US' own growth.
\n
The fact that China is taking targeted measures to boost domestic consumption, advance technological development, improve digital finance, and promote innovation should make US policymakers realize that China's goal is not to weaken the US economy but China's development brings opportunities for the rest of the world including the US.
\n
There are reasons for Chinese and American policymakers to identify areas for constructive collaboration. New technologies such as AI are changing the national security needs of both the US and China. In such a situation, China and the US have no option but to coexist peacefully by devising and coordinating "mutually assured prosperity" policies that support shared growth and help safeguard national security.
\n
More important, the US must find its new role in a multipolar global governance system to sustain its growth and better safeguard its national security.
\n
The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
\n",
+ "content": "
Policymakers in Washington are bound to recognize, sometime in the future, that aligning the economic growth and national security of China and the United States to ensure peaceful coexistence is essential for sustaining the US economy.
\n
After trying aggressive policies that have failed, the United States will come to view China not as an adversary that can be defeated but as a partner whose modernization is reshaping the global economy. Future US administrations will recognize that pragmatic engagement with China, given the latter's economic achievements, is essential to the US' economic success, and that zero-sum competition will weaken the US' economic growth and national security.
\n
China's proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) emphasized the importance of high-quality development, AI and robotics, all with the aim of becoming self-sufficient in technology and high-tech manufacturing. China is rapidly expanding its digital economy and strengthening its global supply chains to make them more resilient to external shocks. And it is expected to expedite the practical application of AI, quantum computing, robotics, and advanced materials.
\n
Continued investments by the Chinese government and private enterprises will further strengthen manufacturing and technology value chains, raising growth and boosting innovation. China will also expand its digital infrastructure in order to support a data-driven economy, with nationwide capabilities in data centers, connectivity and information technology designed to catalyze productivity and cross-border commerce.
\n
China's focus is on automation and smart production to improve efficiency, quality and per capita productivity. The country's advantage is that it can design and manufacture sophisticated goods at scales that other economies cannot. To improve chip design and manufacturing, China is expected to issue favorable policies and give incentives, which in turn will promote innovation, cultivate talents, and boost capacity-building, helping the country to catch up with, or even excel, developed nations in some industries.
\n
The proposals reiterated the importance of ecological civilization. Clean energy technology and electric vehicles will likely receive greater attention in the 15th Five-Year Plan as China takes measures to reduce carbon emissions, and ensure energy security. And green finance and prudent macroeconomic management will continue to support eco-friendly development, and social and regional development based on socialism with Chinese characteristics. This will help improve Chinese peoples' living standards.
\n
China's enhanced intellectual property rights protection system and cybersecurity framework will boost economic and technological innovation, and better safeguard its core national interests.
\n
As zero-sum game strategies against China are doomed to fail, pragmatism will prompt the US to devise "mutually assured prosperity" policies with China, because it is the only viable path to sustain the US' economic growth, maintain global stability, promote innovation, and achieve common prosperity.
\n
The US' shift from containment to constructive collaboration will be necessitated by its own economic and national security needs. Hopefully, a new generation of US politicians will emerge who recognize the folly of Washington's current policies seeking to contain China fail and undermine the US' own growth.
\n
The fact that China is taking targeted measures to boost domestic consumption, advance technological development, improve digital finance, and promote innovation should make US policymakers realize that China's goal is not to weaken the US economy but China's development brings opportunities for the rest of the world including the US.
\n
There are reasons for Chinese and American policymakers to identify areas for constructive collaboration. New technologies such as AI are changing the national security needs of both the US and China. In such a situation, China and the US have no option but to coexist peacefully by devising and coordinating "mutually assured prosperity" policies that support shared growth and help safeguard national security.
\n
More important, the US must find its new role in a multipolar global governance system to sustain its growth and better safeguard its national security.
\n
The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.
The mangled wreckage of two buses is seen at a police station near the site of a deadly crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo District, northern Uganda, on Wednesday. Police said at least 46 people were killed when two buses and two other vehicles collided early in the morning, marking one of the country's deadliest road accidents in recent years.
The mangled wreckage of two buses is seen at a police station near the site of a deadly crash on the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo District, northern Uganda, on Wednesday. Police said at least 46 people were killed when two buses and two other vehicles collided early in the morning, marking one of the country's deadliest road accidents in recent years.
Workers load durians for export at a transport center in Chanthaburi, Thailand, in June.
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Before moving to Thailand two years ago, I had never tried durian — the spiky fruit that has become so popular among adventurous Chinese eaters. Its stinky odor alone was enough to knock me down before I could muster the courage for a bite.
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I had always thought I wasn't "the durian type". Yet, I could not help but appreciate the miracle of this fresh fruit.
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My first encounter came during an interview at a durian orchard, where I could hardly say no to the worker who had picked a fresh durian from a tree and put a golden, chubby piece in my hand with a smile full of hope.
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"When in Rome ... I can do this," I told myself, forcing a calm demeanor. The taste was beyond my expectations. The offensive smell faded as the fresh pulp melted in my mouth, its texture as soft as whipped cream. The complex and rich flavor opened the door to durian paradise, as many of its fans might describe it.
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At that moment, I finally understood why many people love that fruit so much.
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Since then, I've visited durian farms, markets and processing factories across Thailand. The rich diversity of Thai durian has been an eye-opening experience.
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Apart from Monthong, or Golden Pillow — the dominant variety in the Chinese market — I came to recognize many other names: Kradoom, Puangmanee, Lueangthong, Daokrajai, Sithong and Sai Khao.
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Experts say Thailand boasts more than 200 durian species, distinguished by shape, size of thorns, texture of pulps, and a great variety of tastes — from sweet, bitter and honey-like to those with notes of caramel, nuts and sometimes a subtle hint of savory or almond.
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Over the past decade, durian has become a link between the taste buds of Chinese and Thai people. The fruit's export boom shows no signs of slowing: Last year alone, Thailand shipped 833,000 metric tons of durian to China, worth $3.7 billion, accounting for 97.4 percent of China's durian market.
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Online sales have soared, with vendors leveraging platforms such as Douyin and Taobao to launch "Thai Durian Day" campaigns, while partnering with key influencers to sell directly to consumers via livestreams.
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The lucrative durian trade has drawn numerous Chinese investors to Thailand, where they run orchards or provide logistics services. What began as a shared love for the fruit is evolving into a mutually beneficial partnership through joint ventures that strengthen bilateral ties.
\n
For years, Chinese enthusiasm for Thai durian has been well-known among local people. During my visits to orchards across eastern and southern Thailand, many farmers told me, "Great minds think alike."
\n
Thai farmers continue to win over Chinese fans with deliciousness, or haochi in Mandarin. However, many were barely aware that most Chinese consumers lacked the knowledge to recognize high-quality durians — until the BY2 contamination issue surfaced early this year, severely affecting Thai durian exports to China.
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In January, Chinese customs tightened inspections after detecting Basic Yellow 2, a commercial dye unsafe for food. This triggered rejected shipments, returned cargos, investigations into packing processes, temporary suspensions of some exporters and packing houses, and a push by Thailand to set up approved laboratories for BY2 testing.
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The safety crisis led to misunderstandings among Chinese consumers concerned about Thai durian safety, while Thai farmers suffered great losses because of the chemical added during packing.
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During my interviews with durian farms and local agricultural testing centers earlier this year, industry insiders revealed that the BY2 use was actually a new trend driven by wrong knowledge of durians among consumers, as many believed that durians with bright yellow shells were ripe ones.
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"People who suffered most are innocent farmers who have followed the traditional way of plantation for generations and have no idea about the dyeing procedure after harvest," Duanrung Benjamas, manager of the Eastern Agricultural and Food Product Research and Innovation Development Center at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University in Chanthaburi Province, told me.
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The issue served as a good lesson for Thailand, Duanrung said. "As the country aims to be a global fruit exporter, we need to upgrade the fresh fruit industry with full traceability, from orchard to market, to meet high international standards," she said, while also calling for consumer education on fruits.
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Growing up in China, I've witnessed how public awareness of food safety has changed dramatically over the years, as scandals — from dyed goji berries to infant formula tainted with chemical melamine — received more media exposure.
\n
These crises resulted in stricter standards and supervision by regulatory authorities, while also improving public perception, from whether they can eat enough to whether they can eat well.
\n
As Duanrung mentioned, the food safety scandal offered a good lesson — not only for Thai producers but also for Chinese consumers. Our habit of judging fruit quality by appearance needs to change, and our knowledge of food, especially new kinds of food, should always be updated.
\n
Agriculture plays an important role in Thailand's economy, and Thais are very proud of their agricultural products. Farmers in Thailand respect both nature and traditional farming wisdom — a value system that resonates strongly with the Chinese.
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The BY2 scandal helped the Thai fruit industry upgrade, with more investment from the government in testing and scientific farming. It also raised the safety standards of fruits imported into China and increased Chinese consumers' knowledge of this "king of fruits" — a positive change that will foster closer partnerships in the future.
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Contact the writer at yangwanli@chinadaily.com.cn
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Yang Wanli
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Workers load durians for export at a transport center in Chanthaburi, Thailand, in June.
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Before moving to Thailand two years ago, I had never tried durian — the spiky fruit that has become so popular among adventurous Chinese eaters. Its stinky odor alone was enough to knock me down before I could muster the courage for a bite.
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I had always thought I wasn't "the durian type". Yet, I could not help but appreciate the miracle of this fresh fruit.
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My first encounter came during an interview at a durian orchard, where I could hardly say no to the worker who had picked a fresh durian from a tree and put a golden, chubby piece in my hand with a smile full of hope.
\n
"When in Rome ... I can do this," I told myself, forcing a calm demeanor. The taste was beyond my expectations. The offensive smell faded as the fresh pulp melted in my mouth, its texture as soft as whipped cream. The complex and rich flavor opened the door to durian paradise, as many of its fans might describe it.
\n
At that moment, I finally understood why many people love that fruit so much.
\n
Since then, I've visited durian farms, markets and processing factories across Thailand. The rich diversity of Thai durian has been an eye-opening experience.
\n
Apart from Monthong, or Golden Pillow — the dominant variety in the Chinese market — I came to recognize many other names: Kradoom, Puangmanee, Lueangthong, Daokrajai, Sithong and Sai Khao.
\n
Experts say Thailand boasts more than 200 durian species, distinguished by shape, size of thorns, texture of pulps, and a great variety of tastes — from sweet, bitter and honey-like to those with notes of caramel, nuts and sometimes a subtle hint of savory or almond.
\n
Over the past decade, durian has become a link between the taste buds of Chinese and Thai people. The fruit's export boom shows no signs of slowing: Last year alone, Thailand shipped 833,000 metric tons of durian to China, worth $3.7 billion, accounting for 97.4 percent of China's durian market.
\n
Online sales have soared, with vendors leveraging platforms such as Douyin and Taobao to launch "Thai Durian Day" campaigns, while partnering with key influencers to sell directly to consumers via livestreams.
\n
The lucrative durian trade has drawn numerous Chinese investors to Thailand, where they run orchards or provide logistics services. What began as a shared love for the fruit is evolving into a mutually beneficial partnership through joint ventures that strengthen bilateral ties.
\n
For years, Chinese enthusiasm for Thai durian has been well-known among local people. During my visits to orchards across eastern and southern Thailand, many farmers told me, "Great minds think alike."
\n
Thai farmers continue to win over Chinese fans with deliciousness, or haochi in Mandarin. However, many were barely aware that most Chinese consumers lacked the knowledge to recognize high-quality durians — until the BY2 contamination issue surfaced early this year, severely affecting Thai durian exports to China.
\n
In January, Chinese customs tightened inspections after detecting Basic Yellow 2, a commercial dye unsafe for food. This triggered rejected shipments, returned cargos, investigations into packing processes, temporary suspensions of some exporters and packing houses, and a push by Thailand to set up approved laboratories for BY2 testing.
\n
The safety crisis led to misunderstandings among Chinese consumers concerned about Thai durian safety, while Thai farmers suffered great losses because of the chemical added during packing.
\n
During my interviews with durian farms and local agricultural testing centers earlier this year, industry insiders revealed that the BY2 use was actually a new trend driven by wrong knowledge of durians among consumers, as many believed that durians with bright yellow shells were ripe ones.
\n
"People who suffered most are innocent farmers who have followed the traditional way of plantation for generations and have no idea about the dyeing procedure after harvest," Duanrung Benjamas, manager of the Eastern Agricultural and Food Product Research and Innovation Development Center at Rambhai Barni Rajabhat University in Chanthaburi Province, told me.
\n
The issue served as a good lesson for Thailand, Duanrung said. "As the country aims to be a global fruit exporter, we need to upgrade the fresh fruit industry with full traceability, from orchard to market, to meet high international standards," she said, while also calling for consumer education on fruits.
\n
Growing up in China, I've witnessed how public awareness of food safety has changed dramatically over the years, as scandals — from dyed goji berries to infant formula tainted with chemical melamine — received more media exposure.
\n
These crises resulted in stricter standards and supervision by regulatory authorities, while also improving public perception, from whether they can eat enough to whether they can eat well.
\n
As Duanrung mentioned, the food safety scandal offered a good lesson — not only for Thai producers but also for Chinese consumers. Our habit of judging fruit quality by appearance needs to change, and our knowledge of food, especially new kinds of food, should always be updated.
\n
Agriculture plays an important role in Thailand's economy, and Thais are very proud of their agricultural products. Farmers in Thailand respect both nature and traditional farming wisdom — a value system that resonates strongly with the Chinese.
\n
The BY2 scandal helped the Thai fruit industry upgrade, with more investment from the government in testing and scientific farming. It also raised the safety standards of fruits imported into China and increased Chinese consumers' knowledge of this "king of fruits" — a positive change that will foster closer partnerships in the future.
If some people in the United Kingdom are allowed to repeatedly hype up the absurd, illogical fallacy of "China's threat", which lacks basic common sense, "it will seriously impact Chinese companies' assessment of the UK's investment environment" and make them prudent in decision-making, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
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Guo made the comment in a response to recent voices in the UK opposing Chinese wind turbine giant Ming Yang's investment plan in Scotland.
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On Oct 10, Ming Yang Smart Energy announced its plan to create the UK's first and largest fully integrated wind turbine manufacturing facility, to be located in Scotland.
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"The three-phase project will involve investing up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) in a new wind turbine factory for offshore and floating offshore projects for the UK and for export, creating up to 1,500 new jobs, with a potential 1500 new jobs in later phases," the company said in a release on its website.
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Reuters said the UK government, if it approves the investment plan, "risks running afoul of the growing push for energy nationalism".
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When asked about such concerns, Guo noted that in recent years, numerous normal economic and trade projects in the UK have been impacted by being overly politicized and securitized.
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"The Chinese government supports Chinese companies in carrying out international cooperation in accordance with laws and regulations and based on mutual benefit and the principle of fair competition on the market," he said. "At the same time, whether the security of Chinese investments can be guaranteed is also an important factor for consideration," he added.
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He noted that since the entry into force of the UK's National Security and Investment Act in 2022, the UK government "has prohibited or approved with conditions more than ten Chinese investment cases".
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Guo mentioned that the UK government took over the operations of British Steel, which was previously acquired by a Chinese private company.
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Also, the UK government conducted retrospective reviews and ordered a Chinese company to divest its shares in a UK semiconductor firm it acquired, he said, which "undermines the investment security of Chinese enterprises under the pretext of so-called (national) security concerns".
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"China has always opposed the practices of exaggerating the concept of national security and politicizing economic and trade issues," he said.
If some people in the United Kingdom are allowed to repeatedly hype up the absurd, illogical fallacy of "China's threat", which lacks basic common sense, "it will seriously impact Chinese companies' assessment of the UK's investment environment" and make them prudent in decision-making, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
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Guo made the comment in a response to recent voices in the UK opposing Chinese wind turbine giant Ming Yang's investment plan in Scotland.
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On Oct 10, Ming Yang Smart Energy announced its plan to create the UK's first and largest fully integrated wind turbine manufacturing facility, to be located in Scotland.
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"The three-phase project will involve investing up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2 billion) in a new wind turbine factory for offshore and floating offshore projects for the UK and for export, creating up to 1,500 new jobs, with a potential 1500 new jobs in later phases," the company said in a release on its website.
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Reuters said the UK government, if it approves the investment plan, "risks running afoul of the growing push for energy nationalism".
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When asked about such concerns, Guo noted that in recent years, numerous normal economic and trade projects in the UK have been impacted by being overly politicized and securitized.
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"The Chinese government supports Chinese companies in carrying out international cooperation in accordance with laws and regulations and based on mutual benefit and the principle of fair competition on the market," he said. "At the same time, whether the security of Chinese investments can be guaranteed is also an important factor for consideration," he added.
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He noted that since the entry into force of the UK's National Security and Investment Act in 2022, the UK government "has prohibited or approved with conditions more than ten Chinese investment cases".
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Guo mentioned that the UK government took over the operations of British Steel, which was previously acquired by a Chinese private company.
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Also, the UK government conducted retrospective reviews and ordered a Chinese company to divest its shares in a UK semiconductor firm it acquired, he said, which "undermines the investment security of Chinese enterprises under the pretext of so-called (national) security concerns".
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"China has always opposed the practices of exaggerating the concept of national security and politicizing economic and trade issues," he said.
Two-thirds of people in the United States believe the economy and the nation's dealings with other countries are headed in the wrong direction, and a majority say the new US tariffs on imported goods have gone too far, according to a national survey released on Wednesday.
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The 16th annual American Values Survey, conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI, and the Brookings Institution, reveals ongoing unease about the country's direction, though pessimism has slightly decreased from last year.
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Speaking at the launch event at Brookings, PRRI President and Founder Robert Jones said the survey was conducted among 5,500 adults between August and September to gauge how US citizens responded to the first nine months of US President Donald Trump's second term.
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The poll went beyond asking US citizens whether the country overall is headed in the right or wrong direction. Researchers also examined specific areas including how the federal government functions, the state of the economy, US relations with other countries and immigration policy.
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Roughly six in 10 (62 percent) of those surveyed say things in the country are going in the wrong direction, down from 70 percent in 2024, according to the survey.
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Divided views
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Views remain deeply divided along partisan lines, as 92 percent of Democrats say the country is going the wrong way, compared with 24 percent of Republicans. Independents are split, with 71 percent agreeing.
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"There's some ups and downs, ebbs and flows, but it's a pretty steady stream of thinking — 'yeah, no, things are not going well in the country,' even through different Democratic and Republican constituencies," Jones said.
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Regarding the economy, about 65 percent of US citizens say it's going in the wrong direction, while 33 percent say it's going the right way — a slightly more positive outlook than last year's 69-29 split.
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Again, partisans view the economy through very different lenses, with 91 percent of Democrats and 74 percent of independents seeing it headed the wrong way, compared with 29 percent of Republicans.
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On foreign affairs, six in 10 US citizens say US relations with other countries are going in the wrong direction, while 38 percent say the nation is on the right track. Republicans are distinctly upbeat (77 percent right direction) compared with just 30 percent of independents and 10 percent of Democrats.
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Likewise, a majority (63 percent) of the respondents say US global standing has changed for the worse since the beginning of the year, while one-third (34 percent) say it has improved.
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"Amid unprecedented actions, most Americans, including political independents, believe the Trump administration has gone too far," Jones said.
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On trade, for example, more than half of the respondents (54 percent) say "the implementation of new tariffs on imported goods has gone too far", while 35 percent say the change seems about right and 7 percent say it has not gone far enough.
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A majority of US citizens say that the Trump administration's cuts in federal funding for healthcare (60 percent) and universities and research institutions (55 percent), and the increase in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (52 percent) have gone too far, according to the survey.
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Also, most US citizens say that American culture and way of life have mostly changed for the worse since the 1950s (55 percent), while 43 percent say it has mostly changed for the better.
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huanxinzhao@chinadailyusa.com
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Two-thirds of people in the United States believe the economy and the nation's dealings with other countries are headed in the wrong direction, and a majority say the new US tariffs on imported goods have gone too far, according to a national survey released on Wednesday.
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The 16th annual American Values Survey, conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute, or PRRI, and the Brookings Institution, reveals ongoing unease about the country's direction, though pessimism has slightly decreased from last year.
\n
Speaking at the launch event at Brookings, PRRI President and Founder Robert Jones said the survey was conducted among 5,500 adults between August and September to gauge how US citizens responded to the first nine months of US President Donald Trump's second term.
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The poll went beyond asking US citizens whether the country overall is headed in the right or wrong direction. Researchers also examined specific areas including how the federal government functions, the state of the economy, US relations with other countries and immigration policy.
\n
Roughly six in 10 (62 percent) of those surveyed say things in the country are going in the wrong direction, down from 70 percent in 2024, according to the survey.
\n
Divided views
\n
Views remain deeply divided along partisan lines, as 92 percent of Democrats say the country is going the wrong way, compared with 24 percent of Republicans. Independents are split, with 71 percent agreeing.
\n
"There's some ups and downs, ebbs and flows, but it's a pretty steady stream of thinking — 'yeah, no, things are not going well in the country,' even through different Democratic and Republican constituencies," Jones said.
\n
Regarding the economy, about 65 percent of US citizens say it's going in the wrong direction, while 33 percent say it's going the right way — a slightly more positive outlook than last year's 69-29 split.
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Again, partisans view the economy through very different lenses, with 91 percent of Democrats and 74 percent of independents seeing it headed the wrong way, compared with 29 percent of Republicans.
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On foreign affairs, six in 10 US citizens say US relations with other countries are going in the wrong direction, while 38 percent say the nation is on the right track. Republicans are distinctly upbeat (77 percent right direction) compared with just 30 percent of independents and 10 percent of Democrats.
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Likewise, a majority (63 percent) of the respondents say US global standing has changed for the worse since the beginning of the year, while one-third (34 percent) say it has improved.
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"Amid unprecedented actions, most Americans, including political independents, believe the Trump administration has gone too far," Jones said.
\n
On trade, for example, more than half of the respondents (54 percent) say "the implementation of new tariffs on imported goods has gone too far", while 35 percent say the change seems about right and 7 percent say it has not gone far enough.
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A majority of US citizens say that the Trump administration's cuts in federal funding for healthcare (60 percent) and universities and research institutions (55 percent), and the increase in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (52 percent) have gone too far, according to the survey.
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Also, most US citizens say that American culture and way of life have mostly changed for the worse since the 1950s (55 percent), while 43 percent say it has mostly changed for the better.
Log booms in the water at a log sort yard near Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, on July 15.
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Canada's lumber industry is bracing for more pressure after Washington imposed fresh tariffs on timber and furniture imports, a move experts say could push prices lower and strain an already fragile trade relationship.
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On Oct 14, the United States imposed a 10 percent tariff on imported timber and lumber, and 25 percent duties on kitchen cabinets, in addition to the existing 35 percent Canadian lumber duty.
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Harry Nelson, an associate professor of forestry at the University of British Columbia, said the new 10 percent tariff on Canadian softwood, on top of an existing 35 percent duty, has created "really unprecedented levels" of trade barriers.
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"There is little expectation that these levels will come down anytime soon. We could be living with them for six months or more," he told China Daily.
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Nelson said the tariffs will have both direct and indirect effects on prices. "The duties create a wedge between domestic and export prices (with export prices higher).
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"Safe to say the bigger the tariffs, the more likely the greater that wedge will be," he said.
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He said the US market effectively sets lumber prices, meaning "the higher the tariffs, the lower Canadian lumber prices will be relative to the US".
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Beyond the direct price gap, Nelson said the broader North American economy could feel the impact as well.
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"If overall, all the tariffs and economic uncertainty lead to lower economic activity, housing starts generally in both the US and Canada will come down," he said.
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"People have less money and are less willing to buy, interest rates may be higher because of this uncertainty about what tariffs will do to the overall price levels across the economy."
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Industry groups echoed these concerns. In a statement dated Sept 30, the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, or BCLTC, said it was "deeply disappointed" by Washington's decision.
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Kurt Niquidet, president of the council, said: "Imposing new tariffs under Section 232 is misguided and unnecessary.
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"These tariffs will not improve US national security — they will only drive up lumber costs, making housing even less affordable for American families and undermining the integrated trade relationship that benefits both our countries."
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The BCLTC said Canadian lumber producers already face antidumping and countervailing duties of just over 35 percent, and that with the addition of Section 232 tariffs, Canadian softwood lumber entering the US would now face import taxes "exceeding 45 percent".
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The council said the decision would "impose needless strain on the North American market, threaten jobs on both sides of the border, and make it harder to address the housing supply crisis in the US".
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Effects being felt
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Nelson said that producers are already feeling the effects. "We are already seeing temporary curtailments, and I expect we will see more, and some of these temporary curtailments lead to permanent closures," he said.
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The Canadian government has announced up to C$1.2 billion ($860 million) in aid for softwood producers, but Nelson said it will not be enough.
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"The impact is much wider … not only are sawmills affected, so are other parts of the sector since they are all so interconnected: contractors, loggers, pulp and paper mills, secondary wood product manufacturers.
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"They all face their own pressures too, and there is no equivalent support package for them," he said.
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Washington has also signaled that starting Jan 1, tariffs could rise to 30 percent on softwood products and 50 percent on cabinets and vanities if no agreement is reached.
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"There already is sufficient pressure on Canada to reach a deal," Nelson said. "I'm not sure what the value would be of taking these to even higher levels."
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday it was "possible" that a trade deal could be reached with the United States ahead of next week's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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Speaking to reporters, Carney said Canada was in "intensive negotiations" with Washington and that he expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the event. "It's possible, but we'll see," he said.
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gaoyang@chinadailyusa.com
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Log booms in the water at a log sort yard near Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada, on July 15.
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Canada's lumber industry is bracing for more pressure after Washington imposed fresh tariffs on timber and furniture imports, a move experts say could push prices lower and strain an already fragile trade relationship.
\n
On Oct 14, the United States imposed a 10 percent tariff on imported timber and lumber, and 25 percent duties on kitchen cabinets, in addition to the existing 35 percent Canadian lumber duty.
\n
Harry Nelson, an associate professor of forestry at the University of British Columbia, said the new 10 percent tariff on Canadian softwood, on top of an existing 35 percent duty, has created "really unprecedented levels" of trade barriers.
\n
"There is little expectation that these levels will come down anytime soon. We could be living with them for six months or more," he told China Daily.
\n
Nelson said the tariffs will have both direct and indirect effects on prices. "The duties create a wedge between domestic and export prices (with export prices higher).
\n
"Safe to say the bigger the tariffs, the more likely the greater that wedge will be," he said.
\n
He said the US market effectively sets lumber prices, meaning "the higher the tariffs, the lower Canadian lumber prices will be relative to the US".
\n
Beyond the direct price gap, Nelson said the broader North American economy could feel the impact as well.
\n
"If overall, all the tariffs and economic uncertainty lead to lower economic activity, housing starts generally in both the US and Canada will come down," he said.
\n
"People have less money and are less willing to buy, interest rates may be higher because of this uncertainty about what tariffs will do to the overall price levels across the economy."
\n
Industry groups echoed these concerns. In a statement dated Sept 30, the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, or BCLTC, said it was "deeply disappointed" by Washington's decision.
\n
Kurt Niquidet, president of the council, said: "Imposing new tariffs under Section 232 is misguided and unnecessary.
\n
"These tariffs will not improve US national security — they will only drive up lumber costs, making housing even less affordable for American families and undermining the integrated trade relationship that benefits both our countries."
\n
The BCLTC said Canadian lumber producers already face antidumping and countervailing duties of just over 35 percent, and that with the addition of Section 232 tariffs, Canadian softwood lumber entering the US would now face import taxes "exceeding 45 percent".
\n
The council said the decision would "impose needless strain on the North American market, threaten jobs on both sides of the border, and make it harder to address the housing supply crisis in the US".
\n
Effects being felt
\n
Nelson said that producers are already feeling the effects. "We are already seeing temporary curtailments, and I expect we will see more, and some of these temporary curtailments lead to permanent closures," he said.
\n
The Canadian government has announced up to C$1.2 billion ($860 million) in aid for softwood producers, but Nelson said it will not be enough.
\n
"The impact is much wider … not only are sawmills affected, so are other parts of the sector since they are all so interconnected: contractors, loggers, pulp and paper mills, secondary wood product manufacturers.
\n
"They all face their own pressures too, and there is no equivalent support package for them," he said.
\n
Washington has also signaled that starting Jan 1, tariffs could rise to 30 percent on softwood products and 50 percent on cabinets and vanities if no agreement is reached.
\n
"There already is sufficient pressure on Canada to reach a deal," Nelson said. "I'm not sure what the value would be of taking these to even higher levels."
\n
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday it was "possible" that a trade deal could be reached with the United States ahead of next week's APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.
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Speaking to reporters, Carney said Canada was in "intensive negotiations" with Washington and that he expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the event. "It's possible, but we'll see," he said.
Tourists take in the season's first view of snow-capped Mount Fuji from the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan, on Thursday.
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Tourists take in the season's first view of snow-capped Mount Fuji from the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan, on Thursday.
While a structural bull run is gradually taking shape in the A-share market thanks to China's economic resilience and continued introduction of supportive policies, the upward momentum is likely to further stabilize driven by technological advances, which will buoy investor confidence and consumption, said experts.
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Data from market tracker Wind Info showed that the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index surged over 12 percent in the third quarter, with the Shenzhen Component Index soaring nearly 30 percent. Qualified foreign institutional investors have thus stepped up their exposure to A shares, and can be found on the top-10 shareholder list for at least 37 A-share companies, holding nearly 6.3 billion yuan ($880 million) in value.
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Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday that the benchmark indexes still have room for 30 percent upside potential by the end of 2027, as China's bourses will enter a more sustained upward phase. This will be mainly fueled by the 12 percent earnings growth and an additional 5 to 10 percent revaluation.
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Kinger Lau, chief China equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, said more policies to stimulate demand and the new five-year plan in the pipeline will help to rebalance growth and mitigate internal risks. While artificial intelligence is reshaping the profit landscape, bottom line increases driven by AI capital expenditure are also materializing.
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Chinese shares are still deeply discounted relative to global peers. Against this backdrop, there could be trillions of dollars available for reallocation to Chinese assets. As an A-share market bull run proceeds, the dominant investment style should shift to buying when short-term fluctuations occur, Lau said.
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Allen Lee, head of China business development for international asset manager AllianceBernstein, said the A-share market is likely to enter a structural upward trend, mainly driven by companies' improving profitability. The moderately relaxed policy environment and an overall market revaluation will further fuel momentum.
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Instead of being distracted by short-term fluctuations, investors should seize the "historic opportunities" in the long-term development of the Chinese stock market and focus on quality companies capable of improving their profitability in a more sustained manner. Technology and new consumption companies will directly benefit from China's economic restructuring and industrial upgrading, providing investors opportunities to participate in the structural bull run, he said.
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HSBC Global Investment Research said in a report in late September that over half of investors hold a most positive outlook on the A-share market.
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About 33 percent of those polled in September believe that expected capital flows out of the United States will serve as the best catalyst for bullish performance in emerging markets, according to the report.
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Zhou Zejiang, head of the School of Business at Anhui University, wrote in an op-ed recently published in Study Times that a stable stock market is crucial to boost consumption by increasing household wealth, as well as stabilizing market sentiment and expectations.
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Therefore, the bourses should further carry out information disclosure, optimize market mechanisms by enriching product supply and improving liquidity, strengthen investor protections and better coordinate policies among different economic sectors. All these efforts are conducive to a wholesome circulation between investment and consumption, Zhou said.
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Yang Delong, chief economist at First Seafront Fund, also said that a bull market run is the best driver for robust consumption. A sustained tech boom is likely to further drive up the major indexes, truly increasing household wealth and disposable incomes. This is the very foundation for boosting spending appetites, he said.
While a structural bull run is gradually taking shape in the A-share market thanks to China's economic resilience and continued introduction of supportive policies, the upward momentum is likely to further stabilize driven by technological advances, which will buoy investor confidence and consumption, said experts.
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Data from market tracker Wind Info showed that the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index surged over 12 percent in the third quarter, with the Shenzhen Component Index soaring nearly 30 percent. Qualified foreign institutional investors have thus stepped up their exposure to A shares, and can be found on the top-10 shareholder list for at least 37 A-share companies, holding nearly 6.3 billion yuan ($880 million) in value.
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Goldman Sachs said on Wednesday that the benchmark indexes still have room for 30 percent upside potential by the end of 2027, as China's bourses will enter a more sustained upward phase. This will be mainly fueled by the 12 percent earnings growth and an additional 5 to 10 percent revaluation.
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Kinger Lau, chief China equity strategist at Goldman Sachs, said more policies to stimulate demand and the new five-year plan in the pipeline will help to rebalance growth and mitigate internal risks. While artificial intelligence is reshaping the profit landscape, bottom line increases driven by AI capital expenditure are also materializing.
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Chinese shares are still deeply discounted relative to global peers. Against this backdrop, there could be trillions of dollars available for reallocation to Chinese assets. As an A-share market bull run proceeds, the dominant investment style should shift to buying when short-term fluctuations occur, Lau said.
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Allen Lee, head of China business development for international asset manager AllianceBernstein, said the A-share market is likely to enter a structural upward trend, mainly driven by companies' improving profitability. The moderately relaxed policy environment and an overall market revaluation will further fuel momentum.
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Instead of being distracted by short-term fluctuations, investors should seize the "historic opportunities" in the long-term development of the Chinese stock market and focus on quality companies capable of improving their profitability in a more sustained manner. Technology and new consumption companies will directly benefit from China's economic restructuring and industrial upgrading, providing investors opportunities to participate in the structural bull run, he said.
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HSBC Global Investment Research said in a report in late September that over half of investors hold a most positive outlook on the A-share market.
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About 33 percent of those polled in September believe that expected capital flows out of the United States will serve as the best catalyst for bullish performance in emerging markets, according to the report.
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Zhou Zejiang, head of the School of Business at Anhui University, wrote in an op-ed recently published in Study Times that a stable stock market is crucial to boost consumption by increasing household wealth, as well as stabilizing market sentiment and expectations.
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Therefore, the bourses should further carry out information disclosure, optimize market mechanisms by enriching product supply and improving liquidity, strengthen investor protections and better coordinate policies among different economic sectors. All these efforts are conducive to a wholesome circulation between investment and consumption, Zhou said.
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Yang Delong, chief economist at First Seafront Fund, also said that a bull market run is the best driver for robust consumption. A sustained tech boom is likely to further drive up the major indexes, truly increasing household wealth and disposable incomes. This is the very foundation for boosting spending appetites, he said.
China's national railways transported approximately 3.03 billion metric tons of goods in the first nine months of 2025, up 3.4 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the national railway operator on Thursday. The China State Railway Group Co Ltd said that the transport of key supplies was effectively ensured in the first three quarters.
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Shanghai's foreign trade up 5.4%
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Imports and exports totaled 3.34 trillion yuan ($470.7 billion) in East China's Shanghai in the first three quarters of 2025, up 5.4 percent year-on-year, local Customs authorities said. The growth rate increased by 0.9 percentage point compared to the January-August period.
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Rail freight volume up 3.4% in Jan-Sept
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China's national railways transported approximately 3.03 billion metric tons of goods in the first nine months of 2025, up 3.4 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the national railway operator on Thursday. The China State Railway Group Co Ltd said that the transport of key supplies was effectively ensured in the first three quarters.
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Shanghai's foreign trade up 5.4%
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Imports and exports totaled 3.34 trillion yuan ($470.7 billion) in East China's Shanghai in the first three quarters of 2025, up 5.4 percent year-on-year, local Customs authorities said. The growth rate increased by 0.9 percentage point compared to the January-August period.
Chinese enterprises are doubling down on investment and implementation of the fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology to boost operational efficiency and remain competitive despite facing potential headwinds, according to a new report by global consultancy Accenture.
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The report said 87 percent of surveyed Chinese executives plan to increase AI investments this year, with 18 percent already redesigning end-to-end processes around AI.Furthermore, 68 percent of interviewed business leaders view AI primarily as a driver of revenue growth rather than a means to cut costs.
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Currently, 72 percent of Chinese company executives feel that their AI implementation is going faster than expected, while the top three reasons to drive increased AI investment being rapid advancements in AI capabilities and tools, greater confidence in managing AI-related risks, and maintaining or strengthening competitive position on their missions, the report noted.
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However, with executives prioritizing AI deployment over talent upskilling, a potential gap between organizations' technological capabilities and workforce readiness is taking shape.
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Nearly half of the surveyed Chinese business leaders deem that they have seen the greatest productivity enhancement in terms of technology due to AI investment, while only 22 percent say the most significant improvements have occurred in human resources.
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The research surveyed 3,000 company executives and 3,000 employees across 22 industries and 18 countries between May and June.
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The report said AI agents are emerging as a mainstream focus for corporate investment as around 60 percent of Chinese enterprises have begun to invest in AI agents and will continue to do so throughout 2025.While 31 percent of the surveyed enterprises are piloting AI agents in a specific function or department, 23 percent are actively deploying agents across multiple functions.
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AI agents have gained worldwide attention and witnessed explosive growth this year.
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The term refers to a system or program that is capable of autonomously performing tasks on behalf of a user or another system by designing its workflow and utilizing available tools.
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AI agents are more advanced than chatbots because they not only provide suggestions or answers, but autonomously execute complex actions across a multitude of industries, delivering tangible results.
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The research showed that more than 60 percent of the surveyed Chinese employees claim to be regularly working with AI agents, the highest in the world, and only 8 percent said they have heard of AI agents but have not used them. When looking for support, 62 percent of employees now turn to AI tools over a human colleague.
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Although 38 percent of Chinese business leaders claim that they are actively preparing their workforce for the changes AI agents will bring, including through reskilling and role redesign, only 32 percent have clearly communicated with employees about how AI agents will impact the workforce.
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Samantha Zhu, chairperson of Accenture Greater China, said, "The recent wave of AI innovation, led by open-sourced large language models, is so encouraging that companies are quickly mobilizing themselves to harness such technologies."
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She underscored that China is emerging as "an innovation-driven economy", with breakthroughs in areas like AI, robotics, renewable energy and electric vehicles showcasing the country's growing capability in critical technologies that underpin long-term competitiveness.
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"Looking at the vibrant AI ecosystem, we can say that China is not just an AI market, it's a proving ground for AI adoption by enterprises at scale," she said, adding that there is a strong momentum in AI-driven transformation, with businesses quickly integrating AI into decision-making, operations and customer engagement.
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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 the rapid adoption of digital technologies represented by AI will inject fresh impetus into the country's economic growth and speed up the digital and intelligent upgrade of traditional industries.
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He noted that generative AI is increasingly perceived as a key driver to build resilient supply chains and help companies adapt more quickly to sudden changes and take data-driven and real-time actions.
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fanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese enterprises are doubling down on investment and implementation of the fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology to boost operational efficiency and remain competitive despite facing potential headwinds, according to a new report by global consultancy Accenture.
\n
The report said 87 percent of surveyed Chinese executives plan to increase AI investments this year, with 18 percent already redesigning end-to-end processes around AI.Furthermore, 68 percent of interviewed business leaders view AI primarily as a driver of revenue growth rather than a means to cut costs.
\n
Currently, 72 percent of Chinese company executives feel that their AI implementation is going faster than expected, while the top three reasons to drive increased AI investment being rapid advancements in AI capabilities and tools, greater confidence in managing AI-related risks, and maintaining or strengthening competitive position on their missions, the report noted.
\n
However, with executives prioritizing AI deployment over talent upskilling, a potential gap between organizations' technological capabilities and workforce readiness is taking shape.
\n
Nearly half of the surveyed Chinese business leaders deem that they have seen the greatest productivity enhancement in terms of technology due to AI investment, while only 22 percent say the most significant improvements have occurred in human resources.
\n
The research surveyed 3,000 company executives and 3,000 employees across 22 industries and 18 countries between May and June.
\n
The report said AI agents are emerging as a mainstream focus for corporate investment as around 60 percent of Chinese enterprises have begun to invest in AI agents and will continue to do so throughout 2025.While 31 percent of the surveyed enterprises are piloting AI agents in a specific function or department, 23 percent are actively deploying agents across multiple functions.
\n
AI agents have gained worldwide attention and witnessed explosive growth this year.
\n
The term refers to a system or program that is capable of autonomously performing tasks on behalf of a user or another system by designing its workflow and utilizing available tools.
\n
AI agents are more advanced than chatbots because they not only provide suggestions or answers, but autonomously execute complex actions across a multitude of industries, delivering tangible results.
\n
The research showed that more than 60 percent of the surveyed Chinese employees claim to be regularly working with AI agents, the highest in the world, and only 8 percent said they have heard of AI agents but have not used them. When looking for support, 62 percent of employees now turn to AI tools over a human colleague.
\n
Although 38 percent of Chinese business leaders claim that they are actively preparing their workforce for the changes AI agents will bring, including through reskilling and role redesign, only 32 percent have clearly communicated with employees about how AI agents will impact the workforce.
\n
Samantha Zhu, chairperson of Accenture Greater China, said, "The recent wave of AI innovation, led by open-sourced large language models, is so encouraging that companies are quickly mobilizing themselves to harness such technologies."
\n
She underscored that China is emerging as "an innovation-driven economy", with breakthroughs in areas like AI, robotics, renewable energy and electric vehicles showcasing the country's growing capability in critical technologies that underpin long-term competitiveness.
\n
"Looking at the vibrant AI ecosystem, we can say that China is not just an AI market, it's a proving ground for AI adoption by enterprises at scale," she said, adding that there is a strong momentum in AI-driven transformation, with businesses quickly integrating AI into decision-making, operations and customer engagement.
\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 the rapid adoption of digital technologies represented by AI will inject fresh impetus into the country's economic growth and speed up the digital and intelligent upgrade of traditional industries.
\n
He noted that generative AI is increasingly perceived as a key driver to build resilient supply chains and help companies adapt more quickly to sudden changes and take data-driven and real-time actions.
China has drastically increased its national targets for wind power installations, aiming for 1.3 terawatts by 2030 and an ambitious 5 TW by 2060, a move hailed by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as critical for global climate efforts.
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The "Beijing Declaration on Wind Energy 2.0", unveiled recently at China Wind Power 2025, sets a goal for China's cumulative wind power installed capacity to reach 1.3 TW by 2030, at least 2 TW by 2035 and a staggering 5 TW by 2060.
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China's ambitious targets instill optimism that the world can meet its broader climate goals, said Ben Backwell, CEO of the GWEC.
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The new goals mark a substantial increase from the initial Beijing declaration in 2020, which had projected at least 800 gigawatts by 2030 and 3 TW by 2060, he added.
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The updated timeline is driven by China's rapid wind power development, which has consistently surpassed previous expectations, he said.
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By 2024, China's cumulative wind power capacity reached 520 GW, a 147.62 percent increase from 2019, with annual new installations consistently exceeding 60 GW since 2020, according to statistics from the National Energy Administration.
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Backwell said he was confident about China's ability to exceed its new targets, noting a historical trend of outperformance, lauding China's "incredible supply chain", which he attributed to consistent policy and market volumes that have fostered a robust "industrial ecosystem".
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"One thing that I find exciting about China is that every time we set a target, we actually go beyond the target. China always outperforms its targets, and that gives us confidence that we can reach the bigger global target," he said.
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"China's supply chain is extremely important, both in terms of components for the global wind energy and solar photovoltaic sectors."
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"We're expecting to see diversification of the supply chain as production moves locally into those regions," Backwell said, envisioning a future where Chinese, European and other companies collectively contribute to globalizing industrial presence, creating jobs and enhancing energy security worldwide.
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GWEC said that China's success demonstrates that renewables can win without subsidies against fossil fuels, with clean energy now directly competing with coal, leading to the peaking and anticipated reduction of emissions in the country.
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"China is this kind of vast market where it was mainly coal, and we're now going to see coal replaced by renewables. That's going to show the rest of the world that this is possible," Backwell said.
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Qin Haiyan, secretary-general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, said China possesses vast wind energy resources with significant potential for development.
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According to the association, Chinese wind turbine manufacturers have been accelerating their international expansion in recent years, having already exported equipment to 57 countries across six continents.
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Seven of these manufacturers have either established overseas production facilities or are in the process of doing so, it said.
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In recent years, wind power equipment manufacturers have also been stepping up efforts to introduce innovative AI-integrated solutions. These systems intelligently adjust power generation — producing more when electricity prices are high and less when low — which not only extends their design life span by five years but also boosts profitability.
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Envision Energy, for example, has come up with the first global AI wind-storage integrated machine recently, which combines wind power generation and energy storage, functioning like a "smart electricity trader" and capable of increasing wind farm revenues by over 20 percent.
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Reflecting on 2024, Backwell described it as a "massive year for China" where the country completely removed wind power subsidies and transitioned to a market-based system.
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"The transition is a real success, proving the industry's resilience and competitive strength."
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Backwell stressed the need to "globalize that story", accelerating renewable energy development in regions such as the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, alongside continued acceleration in Europe and other advanced economies.
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GWEC Deputy CEO Rebecca Williams said that China's "learnings "from deploying wind at scale and driving technological advancements were crucial to "transfer them to other countries that also want and need wind power".
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"China has deployed wind at scale, driven a lot of technological advancements," she said.
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"It's been one of the countries that has really pushed forward wind power from its early history to the present day. What is really important now is that China can use these learnings and transfer them to other countries that also want and need wind power."
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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn
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China has drastically increased its national targets for wind power installations, aiming for 1.3 terawatts by 2030 and an ambitious 5 TW by 2060, a move hailed by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as critical for global climate efforts.
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The "Beijing Declaration on Wind Energy 2.0", unveiled recently at China Wind Power 2025, sets a goal for China's cumulative wind power installed capacity to reach 1.3 TW by 2030, at least 2 TW by 2035 and a staggering 5 TW by 2060.
\n
China's ambitious targets instill optimism that the world can meet its broader climate goals, said Ben Backwell, CEO of the GWEC.
\n
The new goals mark a substantial increase from the initial Beijing declaration in 2020, which had projected at least 800 gigawatts by 2030 and 3 TW by 2060, he added.
\n
The updated timeline is driven by China's rapid wind power development, which has consistently surpassed previous expectations, he said.
\n
By 2024, China's cumulative wind power capacity reached 520 GW, a 147.62 percent increase from 2019, with annual new installations consistently exceeding 60 GW since 2020, according to statistics from the National Energy Administration.
\n
Backwell said he was confident about China's ability to exceed its new targets, noting a historical trend of outperformance, lauding China's "incredible supply chain", which he attributed to consistent policy and market volumes that have fostered a robust "industrial ecosystem".
\n
"One thing that I find exciting about China is that every time we set a target, we actually go beyond the target. China always outperforms its targets, and that gives us confidence that we can reach the bigger global target," he said.
\n
"China's supply chain is extremely important, both in terms of components for the global wind energy and solar photovoltaic sectors."
\n
"We're expecting to see diversification of the supply chain as production moves locally into those regions," Backwell said, envisioning a future where Chinese, European and other companies collectively contribute to globalizing industrial presence, creating jobs and enhancing energy security worldwide.
\n
GWEC said that China's success demonstrates that renewables can win without subsidies against fossil fuels, with clean energy now directly competing with coal, leading to the peaking and anticipated reduction of emissions in the country.
\n
"China is this kind of vast market where it was mainly coal, and we're now going to see coal replaced by renewables. That's going to show the rest of the world that this is possible," Backwell said.
\n
Qin Haiyan, secretary-general of the Chinese Wind Energy Association, said China possesses vast wind energy resources with significant potential for development.
\n
According to the association, Chinese wind turbine manufacturers have been accelerating their international expansion in recent years, having already exported equipment to 57 countries across six continents.
\n
Seven of these manufacturers have either established overseas production facilities or are in the process of doing so, it said.
\n
In recent years, wind power equipment manufacturers have also been stepping up efforts to introduce innovative AI-integrated solutions. These systems intelligently adjust power generation — producing more when electricity prices are high and less when low — which not only extends their design life span by five years but also boosts profitability.
\n
Envision Energy, for example, has come up with the first global AI wind-storage integrated machine recently, which combines wind power generation and energy storage, functioning like a "smart electricity trader" and capable of increasing wind farm revenues by over 20 percent.
\n
Reflecting on 2024, Backwell described it as a "massive year for China" where the country completely removed wind power subsidies and transitioned to a market-based system.
\n
"The transition is a real success, proving the industry's resilience and competitive strength."
\n
Backwell stressed the need to "globalize that story", accelerating renewable energy development in regions such as the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, alongside continued acceleration in Europe and other advanced economies.
\n
GWEC Deputy CEO Rebecca Williams said that China's "learnings "from deploying wind at scale and driving technological advancements were crucial to "transfer them to other countries that also want and need wind power".
\n
"China has deployed wind at scale, driven a lot of technological advancements," she said.
\n
"It's been one of the countries that has really pushed forward wind power from its early history to the present day. What is really important now is that China can use these learnings and transfer them to other countries that also want and need wind power."
Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go has inked a strategic partnership with PostBus, the public transport operator subsidiary of Swiss Post, to launch an on-demand autonomous mobility service in Switzerland called AmiGo.
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Experts said the collaboration marks an important step in Apollo Go's global expansion and is expected to bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles globally.
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The service, designed to complement Switzerland's public transport system, will deploy Apollo Go's autonomous vehicles in eastern Switzerland. An initial trial fleet will begin testing in December, with phased expansion to roll out regular operations in the first quarter of 2027 at the latest, when customers will be able to book autonomous vehicles through a mobile app and travel to their destinations.
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Baidu said it will work closely with PostBus to enhance smart mobility in Switzerland, supplementing the existing public transport network and promoting the development of smart mobility in the country.
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Apollo Go brings its latest-generation Level 4 autonomous vehicles RT6 and extensive large-scale operational expertise to the initiative. Customized for the AmiGo platform, the fully electric RT6 vehicles can accommodate up to four passengers and include a detachable steering wheel.
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The steering wheel is designed to be removed once the service transitions to regular and fully autonomous operation. As the operator of this service, PostBus is building on its pioneering role to deploy autonomous driving technology in Switzerland.
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Baidu said the initial test runs, starting in December, will use a pilot fleet for mapping trips without passengers and with safety drivers on board. In the first half of 2026, pilot operations will expand to a select group of users, still accompanied by safety drivers.
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Driverless trials are expected to commence later in 2026, paving the way for regular operations in the first quarter of 2027 at the latest, provided that all safety and quality requirements are met, it added.
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Building on PostBus' extensive public transport network and Apollo Go's autonomous driving expertise, both partners will work together to gradually expand the fleet and bring intelligent and sustainable mobility services to more cities and communities across Switzerland.
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Baidu said Apollo Go operates a fully driverless fleet of over 1,000 vehicles globally, with its footprint spanning 16 cities around the world, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As of August, it has provided over 14 million rides to the public.
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The partnership with PostBus comes after Baidu collaborated with Lyft, a global mobility platform, in August to deploy robotaxis across Europe starting from next year, and follows a deal with US-based ride-hailing service provider Uber to deploy thousands of its autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform across multiple international markets.
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"China is at the forefront of the R&D and application of self-driving technology, and the accelerated expansion of Chinese self-driving companies abroad will be conducive to propelling the global commercialization of the technology," said Zhang Xiang, a visiting professor from the engineering department at Huanghe Science and Technology University.
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Zhang said authorities in some European countries have a relatively open attitude toward autonomous driving and are promoting the testing and use of robotaxis thanks to technological advancements and cost reductions.
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Chinese self-driving enterprises have strong technical prowess and accumulated rich testing and operational experience in the domestic market, so they are eager to play a bigger role in the international autonomous vehicle field by leveraging their technological strengths, said Zhu Keli, founding director of the China Institute of New Economy, adding that there is increasing demand for self-driving vehicles in overseas markets.
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The scale of the global robotaxi market is expected to reach $45.7 billion by 2030, rapidly expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 91.8 percent from 2023 to 2030, data from research company MarketsandMarkets show.
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The growth of the robotaxi market is influenced by rising demand for ride-hailing services, high R&D investment and government focus on reducing emissions, infrastructure development and the growth of electric vehicles, according to the consultancy.
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fanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has announced that its autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go has inked a strategic partnership with PostBus, the public transport operator subsidiary of Swiss Post, to launch an on-demand autonomous mobility service in Switzerland called AmiGo.
\n
Experts said the collaboration marks an important step in Apollo Go's global expansion and is expected to bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles globally.
\n
The service, designed to complement Switzerland's public transport system, will deploy Apollo Go's autonomous vehicles in eastern Switzerland. An initial trial fleet will begin testing in December, with phased expansion to roll out regular operations in the first quarter of 2027 at the latest, when customers will be able to book autonomous vehicles through a mobile app and travel to their destinations.
\n
Baidu said it will work closely with PostBus to enhance smart mobility in Switzerland, supplementing the existing public transport network and promoting the development of smart mobility in the country.
\n
Apollo Go brings its latest-generation Level 4 autonomous vehicles RT6 and extensive large-scale operational expertise to the initiative. Customized for the AmiGo platform, the fully electric RT6 vehicles can accommodate up to four passengers and include a detachable steering wheel.
\n
The steering wheel is designed to be removed once the service transitions to regular and fully autonomous operation. As the operator of this service, PostBus is building on its pioneering role to deploy autonomous driving technology in Switzerland.
\n
Baidu said the initial test runs, starting in December, will use a pilot fleet for mapping trips without passengers and with safety drivers on board. In the first half of 2026, pilot operations will expand to a select group of users, still accompanied by safety drivers.
\n
Driverless trials are expected to commence later in 2026, paving the way for regular operations in the first quarter of 2027 at the latest, provided that all safety and quality requirements are met, it added.
\n
Building on PostBus' extensive public transport network and Apollo Go's autonomous driving expertise, both partners will work together to gradually expand the fleet and bring intelligent and sustainable mobility services to more cities and communities across Switzerland.
\n
Baidu said Apollo Go operates a fully driverless fleet of over 1,000 vehicles globally, with its footprint spanning 16 cities around the world, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As of August, it has provided over 14 million rides to the public.
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The partnership with PostBus comes after Baidu collaborated with Lyft, a global mobility platform, in August to deploy robotaxis across Europe starting from next year, and follows a deal with US-based ride-hailing service provider Uber to deploy thousands of its autonomous vehicles on the Uber platform across multiple international markets.
\n
"China is at the forefront of the R&D and application of self-driving technology, and the accelerated expansion of Chinese self-driving companies abroad will be conducive to propelling the global commercialization of the technology," said Zhang Xiang, a visiting professor from the engineering department at Huanghe Science and Technology University.
\n
Zhang said authorities in some European countries have a relatively open attitude toward autonomous driving and are promoting the testing and use of robotaxis thanks to technological advancements and cost reductions.
\n
Chinese self-driving enterprises have strong technical prowess and accumulated rich testing and operational experience in the domestic market, so they are eager to play a bigger role in the international autonomous vehicle field by leveraging their technological strengths, said Zhu Keli, founding director of the China Institute of New Economy, adding that there is increasing demand for self-driving vehicles in overseas markets.
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The scale of the global robotaxi market is expected to reach $45.7 billion by 2030, rapidly expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 91.8 percent from 2023 to 2030, data from research company MarketsandMarkets show.
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The growth of the robotaxi market is influenced by rising demand for ride-hailing services, high R&D investment and government focus on reducing emissions, infrastructure development and the growth of electric vehicles, according to the consultancy.
An overseas purchaser interacts with a robot at the Service Robots Zone during the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Oct 15.
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GUANGZHOU — A humanoid robot that can pour you a glass of water, a spherical robot that can move and stop precisely at any point, and an artificial intelligence-powered robotic dog that climbs steep slopes and even bows for photos represent just a small sampling of innovative, advanced robots drawing huge attention at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair.
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The fair, which is known officially as the China Import and Export Fair, opened on Oct 15 in South China's Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. Attracting a record of more than 32,000 exhibitors, this is the second time that the fair has featured a service robot zone, which has this year gathered 46 leading service robot companies to showcase cutting-edge products.
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"China has become a leading force in the robotics industry. I am impressed by the variety and quality of these robots. There are several products that I think will be welcomed in Middle East countries, and we have started discussions with Chinese companies," said Muntasar Albeshaier, a buyer from Saudi Arabia.
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Albeshaier was particularly intrigued by a massage robot produced by DOBOT, a world-leading collaborative robot company based in Guangdong's Shenzhen, one of the nation's innovation hubs. The robot offers visitors 15-minute on-site massages at the DOBOT booth, and has been working nonstop as visitors line up for Chinese-style massages, said Li Jiaxian, a brand manager at the company.
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"I think it's comfortable. I've never tried something like this in any other country," said Nazeef Bala Hadith, a buyer from Nigeria.
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This year, DOBOT has also brought a coffee-making automaton that has achieved full-process automation. "The robot has been deployed in transport hubs and at tourist attractions across dozens of Chinese cities, and is being used widely in foreign markets such as Japan, the United States and Europe," Li said.
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"China's complete manufacturing chain and booming algorithm control software have provided strong support for the development of our company, enabling us to obtain high-quality supplies and create rapidly iterative and optimized products," Li said.
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This industry boom is also reflected in international data. A recent report released by the International Federation of Robotics, a Frankfurt-based nonprofit organization, shows that China had over 2 million industrial robots in operation by the end of 2024, ranking first globally. Chinese robots, the report notes, are demonstrating broad application prospects in fields such as automobiles, electronics, metal machinery, household services, medicine and education, gradually moving from laboratories to factory production lines, and then into the homes of people in countries around the world.
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A robotic dog produced by CVTE, a high-tech company focused on interactive displays and AI, has been widely photographed at the fair. Empowered by the company's self-developed AI algorithms, the robotic dog can climb slopes of up to 35 degrees with ease, and can operate smoothly on grass, gravel and sand surfaces.
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"China's technology has been accumulating over the years and has now entered a period of fast growth. China also has a vast application market for these technologies to develop, which promotes our robot technology products," said Wang Xu, a manager at CVTE.
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Founded in 2005 in Guangzhou, CVTE started its business by making mainboards for televisions and then moved to interactive display screens. Its research team accumulated experience in algorithm development, which has allowed the company to grasp its opportunity in the robotics industry at a rapid pace.
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According to data released at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China's robotics sector generated nearly 240 billion yuan ($33.4 billion) in revenue in 2024, and in the first half of 2025, industrial robot production in the country reached 370,000 units. The Chinese robotics industry is clearly seeing robust growth both in revenue and application.
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"Our annual sales have amounted to over 22 billion yuan for four consecutive years, with about 5.4 billion yuan in overseas sales in 2024 — a year-on-year rise of 17.5 percent. The cleaning robots sell very well overseas," Wang said.
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Despite use in manufacturing and retail, Chinese robots are also showing increasing potential in terms of medical applications. During the fair, the Yuanhua Tech booth has been surrounded by foreign buyers drawn to watch a robotic arm make precise surgical cuts in a manikin, following the commands of an operator. Li Aili, founder and chairman of Yuanhua Tech, said that the company's surgical robot products have performed thousands of surgeries in hospitals across the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.
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"Our surgical robots — with a margin of error of less than 0.5 millimeters — have performed over 5,000 clinical surgeries, and they have obtained medical licenses in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East," he said.
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Going forward, he noted that the company hopes to benefit patients in other countries through the export of its robotics technology and products, and to showcase the strength of Chinese manufacturing and innovation.
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An overseas purchaser interacts with a robot at the Service Robots Zone during the 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Oct 15.
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GUANGZHOU — A humanoid robot that can pour you a glass of water, a spherical robot that can move and stop precisely at any point, and an artificial intelligence-powered robotic dog that climbs steep slopes and even bows for photos represent just a small sampling of innovative, advanced robots drawing huge attention at the ongoing 138th Canton Fair.
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The fair, which is known officially as the China Import and Export Fair, opened on Oct 15 in South China's Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. Attracting a record of more than 32,000 exhibitors, this is the second time that the fair has featured a service robot zone, which has this year gathered 46 leading service robot companies to showcase cutting-edge products.
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"China has become a leading force in the robotics industry. I am impressed by the variety and quality of these robots. There are several products that I think will be welcomed in Middle East countries, and we have started discussions with Chinese companies," said Muntasar Albeshaier, a buyer from Saudi Arabia.
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Albeshaier was particularly intrigued by a massage robot produced by DOBOT, a world-leading collaborative robot company based in Guangdong's Shenzhen, one of the nation's innovation hubs. The robot offers visitors 15-minute on-site massages at the DOBOT booth, and has been working nonstop as visitors line up for Chinese-style massages, said Li Jiaxian, a brand manager at the company.
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"I think it's comfortable. I've never tried something like this in any other country," said Nazeef Bala Hadith, a buyer from Nigeria.
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This year, DOBOT has also brought a coffee-making automaton that has achieved full-process automation. "The robot has been deployed in transport hubs and at tourist attractions across dozens of Chinese cities, and is being used widely in foreign markets such as Japan, the United States and Europe," Li said.
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"China's complete manufacturing chain and booming algorithm control software have provided strong support for the development of our company, enabling us to obtain high-quality supplies and create rapidly iterative and optimized products," Li said.
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This industry boom is also reflected in international data. A recent report released by the International Federation of Robotics, a Frankfurt-based nonprofit organization, shows that China had over 2 million industrial robots in operation by the end of 2024, ranking first globally. Chinese robots, the report notes, are demonstrating broad application prospects in fields such as automobiles, electronics, metal machinery, household services, medicine and education, gradually moving from laboratories to factory production lines, and then into the homes of people in countries around the world.
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A robotic dog produced by CVTE, a high-tech company focused on interactive displays and AI, has been widely photographed at the fair. Empowered by the company's self-developed AI algorithms, the robotic dog can climb slopes of up to 35 degrees with ease, and can operate smoothly on grass, gravel and sand surfaces.
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"China's technology has been accumulating over the years and has now entered a period of fast growth. China also has a vast application market for these technologies to develop, which promotes our robot technology products," said Wang Xu, a manager at CVTE.
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Founded in 2005 in Guangzhou, CVTE started its business by making mainboards for televisions and then moved to interactive display screens. Its research team accumulated experience in algorithm development, which has allowed the company to grasp its opportunity in the robotics industry at a rapid pace.
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According to data released at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China's robotics sector generated nearly 240 billion yuan ($33.4 billion) in revenue in 2024, and in the first half of 2025, industrial robot production in the country reached 370,000 units. The Chinese robotics industry is clearly seeing robust growth both in revenue and application.
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"Our annual sales have amounted to over 22 billion yuan for four consecutive years, with about 5.4 billion yuan in overseas sales in 2024 — a year-on-year rise of 17.5 percent. The cleaning robots sell very well overseas," Wang said.
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Despite use in manufacturing and retail, Chinese robots are also showing increasing potential in terms of medical applications. During the fair, the Yuanhua Tech booth has been surrounded by foreign buyers drawn to watch a robotic arm make precise surgical cuts in a manikin, following the commands of an operator. Li Aili, founder and chairman of Yuanhua Tech, said that the company's surgical robot products have performed thousands of surgeries in hospitals across the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.
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"Our surgical robots — with a margin of error of less than 0.5 millimeters — have performed over 5,000 clinical surgeries, and they have obtained medical licenses in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East," he said.
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Going forward, he noted that the company hopes to benefit patients in other countries through the export of its robotics technology and products, and to showcase the strength of Chinese manufacturing and innovation.
An installation resembling a cracked egg sits at the square of Beijing's Today Art Museum. Serving as a symbolic gateway, it introduces visitors to the ongoing Art of Craft and Design Exhibition 2025 running at the museum until Nov 18. The show brings together hundreds of cultural objects of various kinds while exploring how contemporary design can breathe new life into tradition. Among the highlights are creative products integrating the motifs in the paintings and designs of artist Zhu Danian (1916-95), a pioneer of modern mural art and ceramics. Immersive video installations capture the refined artistry of Su embroidery from Jiangsu province, showcasing its meticulous techniques and visual poetry. The exhibition also reflects the aesthetic ideals cherished by ancient Chinese scholars, offering visitors a journey through time, culture and artistic philosophy.
Chen Shizeng (1876-1923) was a modern cultural trailblazer whose achievements spanned painting, calligraphy, poetry, and art education. Born in Hunan province, he later studied in Japan and, upon returning to China, helped initiate reform movements that shaped the modernization of Chinese art. He mentored rising artists and worked closely with leading cultural figures of his time, championing artistic innovation rooted in tradition. Timeless Value, an exhibition at Badashanren Memorial Hall, Nanchang, Jiangxi province, presents an insightful look into Chen's artistic legacy. It features paintings, manuscripts and archival materials from prestigious institutions, including the National Art Museum of China and Beijing Fine Art Academy. Jiangxi was the Chen family's ancestral home, while Beijing became a stage for his teaching career and creative collaborations. The exhibition runs until Jan 4.
For years, Ma Quan, a tenured professor at the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University, found inspiration in solitude and long road journeys across China's deserts. Immersed in the vast stretches of land, he experiences the silence and mysticism of nature, forming a personal dialogue with the world. His exhibition, now underway at Tanghu Museum of Art, in Wuhan, Hubei province, titled Re-superposition State, reflects these travels. Ma explores how landscapes and geological formations influence human's perception of space. The works reveal how nature has shaped his design thinking, offering viewers an abstract yet poetic interpretation of the desert's raw beauty. The show runs until Nov 23.
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9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Xinghua Road, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei province.
An installation resembling a cracked egg sits at the square of Beijing's Today Art Museum. Serving as a symbolic gateway, it introduces visitors to the ongoing Art of Craft and Design Exhibition 2025 running at the museum until Nov 18. The show brings together hundreds of cultural objects of various kinds while exploring how contemporary design can breathe new life into tradition. Among the highlights are creative products integrating the motifs in the paintings and designs of artist Zhu Danian (1916-95), a pioneer of modern mural art and ceramics. Immersive video installations capture the refined artistry of Su embroidery from Jiangsu province, showcasing its meticulous techniques and visual poetry. The exhibition also reflects the aesthetic ideals cherished by ancient Chinese scholars, offering visitors a journey through time, culture and artistic philosophy.
Chen Shizeng (1876-1923) was a modern cultural trailblazer whose achievements spanned painting, calligraphy, poetry, and art education. Born in Hunan province, he later studied in Japan and, upon returning to China, helped initiate reform movements that shaped the modernization of Chinese art. He mentored rising artists and worked closely with leading cultural figures of his time, championing artistic innovation rooted in tradition. Timeless Value, an exhibition at Badashanren Memorial Hall, Nanchang, Jiangxi province, presents an insightful look into Chen's artistic legacy. It features paintings, manuscripts and archival materials from prestigious institutions, including the National Art Museum of China and Beijing Fine Art Academy. Jiangxi was the Chen family's ancestral home, while Beijing became a stage for his teaching career and creative collaborations. The exhibition runs until Jan 4.
For years, Ma Quan, a tenured professor at the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University, found inspiration in solitude and long road journeys across China's deserts. Immersed in the vast stretches of land, he experiences the silence and mysticism of nature, forming a personal dialogue with the world. His exhibition, now underway at Tanghu Museum of Art, in Wuhan, Hubei province, titled Re-superposition State, reflects these travels. Ma explores how landscapes and geological formations influence human's perception of space. The works reveal how nature has shaped his design thinking, offering viewers an abstract yet poetic interpretation of the desert's raw beauty. The show runs until Nov 23.
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9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Xinghua Road, Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wuhan, Hubei province.
Models walk the runway in creations by Pakistani fashion designers at Wangjing Square near the Badaling Great Wall last Sunday.
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Under the autumn sunlight at the Great Wall, China and Pakistan engaged in a fashion dialogue that reflected the enduring vitality of their cultures.
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The maiden China-Pakistan Fashion Show, organized by the embassy of Pakistan in Beijing in collaboration with the China International Cultural Communication Center, was held last Sunday at the Badaling section of the Great Wall.
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Pakistan's ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the significance of the venue, saying the Great Wall "provides a fitting platform to celebrate the living spirit of the Silk Road, now expressed as a modern bridge of fabric, art and friendship".He noted that the event coincides with the 60th anniversary of the first visit by a Pakistani dignitary, former Pakistani President Ayub Khan, to the Great Wall, a historic landmark that has long stood as a witness to the enduring friendship between the two countries.
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The show put Pakistani artistry to the forefront, with emerging designers presenting innovative fashion creations inspired by Pakistani truck art, textile printing and eco-conscious concepts, while blending elements of both Pakistani and Chinese culture. The event also featured works by a China-based Pakistani jewelry designer and a Chinese fashion brand.
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"I wanted to show that young people in Pakistan are also creative," says Adnan Ansari, the producer responsible for executing the show. He explains that the event did not feature traditional Pakistani brands. "Beyond traditional embroidery, Pakistani fashion is diverse — all different kinds keeping the art alive."
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For Ansari, blending Chinese and Pakistani cultures in fashion was not a difficult task. Even before this fashion show, Chinese colors, cuts and styles had already been incorporated into Pakistani fashion. What fascinated him most was the richness and complexity of Chinese culture.
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Pakistani designer Rizwanullah, known for his focus on sustainable fashion using repurposed fabrics, explored Chinese traditional clothing, including qipao (long, tight-fitting dresses) and hanfu (traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group).During his stay in China, he was impressed by the quality of local fabrics. "China has the best fabrics, "Rizwanullah says. He hopes to create more fusion designs that incorporate Chinese culture, adding that "fashion is a universal language".
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"At traditional weddings, brides in both Pakistan and China wear red," says China-based jewelry designer Aqeel Chaudhary. He believes that the cultures of the two countries share connections that go beyond borders, because "everyone feels happy when they have beautiful things".
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As Long Yuxiang, chairman of the China International Cultural Communication Center, explains, "people-to-people exchanges" are the purpose of the show. He emphasizes that China and Pakistan share a profound historical heritage and a common pursuit of better lives through fashion aesthetics.
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Although China and Pakistan have established an all-weather partnership, many Pakistani artists traditionally look to the West for inspiration, says Ambassador Hashmi. "I hope they will also explore countries in the East. China is the best place," he adds, holding that the strong friendship between the two nations provides a solid foundation, which can be further strengthened through people-to-people exchanges.
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"Fashion is a medium, a door that opens possibilities," he says, expressing hope for expanded artistic, musical and exhibition exchanges between the two countries in the future.
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Models walk the runway in creations by Pakistani fashion designers at Wangjing Square near the Badaling Great Wall last Sunday.
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Under the autumn sunlight at the Great Wall, China and Pakistan engaged in a fashion dialogue that reflected the enduring vitality of their cultures.
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The maiden China-Pakistan Fashion Show, organized by the embassy of Pakistan in Beijing in collaboration with the China International Cultural Communication Center, was held last Sunday at the Badaling section of the Great Wall.
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Pakistan's ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the significance of the venue, saying the Great Wall "provides a fitting platform to celebrate the living spirit of the Silk Road, now expressed as a modern bridge of fabric, art and friendship".He noted that the event coincides with the 60th anniversary of the first visit by a Pakistani dignitary, former Pakistani President Ayub Khan, to the Great Wall, a historic landmark that has long stood as a witness to the enduring friendship between the two countries.
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The show put Pakistani artistry to the forefront, with emerging designers presenting innovative fashion creations inspired by Pakistani truck art, textile printing and eco-conscious concepts, while blending elements of both Pakistani and Chinese culture. The event also featured works by a China-based Pakistani jewelry designer and a Chinese fashion brand.
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"I wanted to show that young people in Pakistan are also creative," says Adnan Ansari, the producer responsible for executing the show. He explains that the event did not feature traditional Pakistani brands. "Beyond traditional embroidery, Pakistani fashion is diverse — all different kinds keeping the art alive."
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For Ansari, blending Chinese and Pakistani cultures in fashion was not a difficult task. Even before this fashion show, Chinese colors, cuts and styles had already been incorporated into Pakistani fashion. What fascinated him most was the richness and complexity of Chinese culture.
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Pakistani designer Rizwanullah, known for his focus on sustainable fashion using repurposed fabrics, explored Chinese traditional clothing, including qipao (long, tight-fitting dresses) and hanfu (traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group).During his stay in China, he was impressed by the quality of local fabrics. "China has the best fabrics, "Rizwanullah says. He hopes to create more fusion designs that incorporate Chinese culture, adding that "fashion is a universal language".
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"At traditional weddings, brides in both Pakistan and China wear red," says China-based jewelry designer Aqeel Chaudhary. He believes that the cultures of the two countries share connections that go beyond borders, because "everyone feels happy when they have beautiful things".
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As Long Yuxiang, chairman of the China International Cultural Communication Center, explains, "people-to-people exchanges" are the purpose of the show. He emphasizes that China and Pakistan share a profound historical heritage and a common pursuit of better lives through fashion aesthetics.
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Although China and Pakistan have established an all-weather partnership, many Pakistani artists traditionally look to the West for inspiration, says Ambassador Hashmi. "I hope they will also explore countries in the East. China is the best place," he adds, holding that the strong friendship between the two nations provides a solid foundation, which can be further strengthened through people-to-people exchanges.
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"Fashion is a medium, a door that opens possibilities," he says, expressing hope for expanded artistic, musical and exhibition exchanges between the two countries in the future.
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (right) gets to the ball ahead of Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen (middle) and Hugo Larsson during a UEFA Champions League match in Frankfurt on Wednesday.
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FRANKFURT — Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champion against his former club.
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After Ekitike leveled for Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all grabbed goals, the latter two assisted by Florian Wirtz on his return to Germany.
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Liverpool came into Wednesday's match staring down the barrel of its worst losing run in 73 years, dating back to 1953-54, when it was relegated from the English top flight.
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"We're Liverpool, and if we win a game of football it's not that we'll celebrate until tomorrow, but I'm pleased we were able to win," Liverpool manager Arne Slot told DAZN.
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The Dutchman benched the out-of-form Mohamed Salah, and Liverpool conceded first for the fifth straight game when Rasmus Kristensen scored on the counter.
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The Reds soon kicked into gear, though, scoring three goals inside 10 minutes to take a 3-1 lead into the halftime break.
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Wirtz, who had no goals or assists in the Premier League or Champions League since his big-money arrival at Anfield, laid on second-half goals for Gakpo and Szoboszlai to put the match firmly to bed.
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While Wirtz broke his goal contribution duck, Alexander Isak was subbed off at halftime for Federico Chiesa.
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"He had to go off at halftime because he felt (discomfort in) his groin a little bit," Slot told TNT Sports of Isak's withdrawal.
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"That's a pity. I've said many times, it's such a difficult balance to find with a player that missed three months."
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The win will do Liverpool's confidence a whole world of good, but Slot's side will face bigger tests than Frankfurt, which has now conceded 23 goals in its past six games.
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"We know what quality we have in the team — all world-class players," Wirtz said. "We didn't start well, but we came together and turned the match around."
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"I can do much, much more," Wirtz added of his assists. "I'm satisfied we won, and that I finally laid on some goals."
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Reds roar back
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With 26 minutes gone, Nathaniel Brown picked Wirtz's pocket before sending Frankfurt thundering upfield, Mario Gotze found Kristensen who swapped to his preferred right foot and hammered home the opener.
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Frankfurt was pushing for a second on 35 minutes when Andy Robertson won possession and played a superb long-range pass from deep to the breaking Ekitike.
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The former Frankfurt forward collected the pass, advanced goal-wards and slid it under Michael Zetterer, before raising his palms to apologize to the home fans.
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"I had to score," a smiling Ekitike said of his return. "It was a great feeling, and something special to come back."
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The goal came against the run of play, but sent a jolt through Liverpool.
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The Reds were two up just four minutes later when Van Dijk powered past his helpless marker, the slight winger Ansgar Knauff, to head in a Gakpo corner delivery.
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One minute before the interval, Van Dijk's center-back partner Konate repeated the trick, again powering past Knauff to head in a corner.
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Wirtz had a mixed opening half, but looked more assured when Liverpool got on the front foot.
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The Germany midfielder set up Gakpo for the fourth with a perfectly-weighted ball across the face of goal in the 66th minute.
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Szoboszlai then put the icing on the cake for Slot's men when he received the ball from Wirtz and arrowed in a raking finish from distance with 20 minutes remaining.
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"We started well, took the lead, but at this level you need to be there for 90 minutes. It hurts," 2014 World Cup winner Gotze said.
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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (right) gets to the ball ahead of Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen (middle) and Hugo Larsson during a UEFA Champions League match in Frankfurt on Wednesday.
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FRANKFURT — Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champion against his former club.
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After Ekitike leveled for Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all grabbed goals, the latter two assisted by Florian Wirtz on his return to Germany.
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Liverpool came into Wednesday's match staring down the barrel of its worst losing run in 73 years, dating back to 1953-54, when it was relegated from the English top flight.
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"We're Liverpool, and if we win a game of football it's not that we'll celebrate until tomorrow, but I'm pleased we were able to win," Liverpool manager Arne Slot told DAZN.
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The Dutchman benched the out-of-form Mohamed Salah, and Liverpool conceded first for the fifth straight game when Rasmus Kristensen scored on the counter.
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The Reds soon kicked into gear, though, scoring three goals inside 10 minutes to take a 3-1 lead into the halftime break.
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Wirtz, who had no goals or assists in the Premier League or Champions League since his big-money arrival at Anfield, laid on second-half goals for Gakpo and Szoboszlai to put the match firmly to bed.
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While Wirtz broke his goal contribution duck, Alexander Isak was subbed off at halftime for Federico Chiesa.
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"He had to go off at halftime because he felt (discomfort in) his groin a little bit," Slot told TNT Sports of Isak's withdrawal.
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"That's a pity. I've said many times, it's such a difficult balance to find with a player that missed three months."
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The win will do Liverpool's confidence a whole world of good, but Slot's side will face bigger tests than Frankfurt, which has now conceded 23 goals in its past six games.
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"We know what quality we have in the team — all world-class players," Wirtz said. "We didn't start well, but we came together and turned the match around."
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"I can do much, much more," Wirtz added of his assists. "I'm satisfied we won, and that I finally laid on some goals."
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Reds roar back
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With 26 minutes gone, Nathaniel Brown picked Wirtz's pocket before sending Frankfurt thundering upfield, Mario Gotze found Kristensen who swapped to his preferred right foot and hammered home the opener.
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Frankfurt was pushing for a second on 35 minutes when Andy Robertson won possession and played a superb long-range pass from deep to the breaking Ekitike.
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The former Frankfurt forward collected the pass, advanced goal-wards and slid it under Michael Zetterer, before raising his palms to apologize to the home fans.
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"I had to score," a smiling Ekitike said of his return. "It was a great feeling, and something special to come back."
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The goal came against the run of play, but sent a jolt through Liverpool.
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The Reds were two up just four minutes later when Van Dijk powered past his helpless marker, the slight winger Ansgar Knauff, to head in a Gakpo corner delivery.
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One minute before the interval, Van Dijk's center-back partner Konate repeated the trick, again powering past Knauff to head in a corner.
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Wirtz had a mixed opening half, but looked more assured when Liverpool got on the front foot.
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The Germany midfielder set up Gakpo for the fourth with a perfectly-weighted ball across the face of goal in the 66th minute.
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Szoboszlai then put the icing on the cake for Slot's men when he received the ball from Wirtz and arrowed in a raking finish from distance with 20 minutes remaining.
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"We started well, took the lead, but at this level you need to be there for 90 minutes. It hurts," 2014 World Cup winner Gotze said.
Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks against Yang Hansen.
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Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen makes a free throw during an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, in Portland, Oregon, giving him his first points in a regular season NBA game.
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Two points and a sobering "welcome to the NBA" moment, China's star rookie Yang Hansen has learned the magnitude of his task in the NBA in a hard, yet positive, way with his league debut sending both sides of the Pacific buzzing on Wednesday.
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Four minutes and 47 seconds into the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Yang, Portland's No 16 draft pick this summer, opened a new chapter in the history of Chinese basketball after stepping into the game as a substitute for starting center Donovan Clingan, to play in his first regular season NBA game.
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The highly anticipated moment, witnessed by hundreds of millions watching at home and those on their feet cheering at the Moda Center, saw Yang become the eighth Chinese player to appear in an NBA regular season game since his retired compatriot Wang Zhizhi became the first to do so in 2001 when he turned out for the Dallas Mavericks.
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It didn't take long for the 20-year-old Shandong province native to draw another round of applause, as he scored his first points in the NBA in the second quarter, from a pair of free throws, before eventually signing off from Portland's 114-118 loss to Minnesota with two points, one rebound and a foul from his five minutes on court.
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Not that impressive a debut stats-wise, but Yang's brief appearance itself speaks volumes.
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After going without a Chinese player making any legitimate impact in the league since the retirement of legend Yao Ming more than decade ago, the NBA, as much as the hoops community in China, is counting heavily on Yang to further grow awareness of the game, and plant more seeds in the hearts of the next generation.
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A bumpy start, maybe, but it remains a step forward, despite Yang's limited role with his team at the moment. For now, every on-court second counts, good or bad, for the intriguing prospect to eventually deliver on his huge potential.
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"That's the moment I will probably remember forever," Yang said in his post-match news conference of the hearing his name called by head coach Chauncey Billups early in the first period.
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"It's a whole new experience, a new league and definitely a new level of intensity. I will just try to figure out where I can still do better, and correct those things as soon as possible," Yang said of his takeaways from his first game.
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Given his already surging popularity among fans in Portland, Yang's full Chinese name, which sounds similar to "Young Handsome" when pronounced in English, is expected to be among the most anticipated to be chanted at the Moda Center, where the MC introduced his position, jersey number and name in Chinese during Wednesday's team entry.
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"It's terrific, probably the first time I've felt such high energy since I came here," Yang said of the crowd reaction to his appearance.
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The feel-good moment, culminating in Yang making the two free throws, was followed by a jaw-dropping reality check, as Timberwolves' forward Jaden McDaniels posterized Yang by slamming a monstrous dunk on his face midway through the second quarter, sending the Minnesota bench nuts.
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A humbling welcome like this will serve the rookie well, McDaniels said.
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"It feels good, but I don't mean no harm. It's just all about basketball and I'll see y'all next time," McDaniels told Chinese broadcaster Tencent after the game.
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A little bit of such "bullying" does help, with McDaniels' throw-down further exposing Yang's current weakness on the defensive end, where the physicality, intensity and lightning-fast transition in NBA games is proving a little overwhelming for Yang at the moment.
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The agile, 7-foot-1 (2.16-meter) center, who at his best draws comparisons to Denver Nuggets' three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic for his all-around offensive game, seems to still be struggling to meet the NBA's demanding defensive requirements against modern bigs, such as being able to rebound well, protect the rim, while switching fast in rotation to cover unmarked attackers on the perimeter.
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Having already learned this the hard way during preseason, where he had to foul 5.3 times per night across four games, Yang promised to continue working on his speed, strength and conditioning and defensive awareness.
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"Our vets played tough defense tonight. When I watched them play, I can learn a lot of details from them," said the former Qingdao Eagles starting center.
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"I should've had better positioning in defense. I will embrace the experience and improve. Everything is different from the CBA, from the summer league to the preseason, and now the regular season.
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"I will take it one step at a time. On the court, or on the bench, I will be ready, cheering for my teammates and making each and every minute count toward improving."
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Yang's former head coach with Eagles Liu Weiwei gave the efforts of his young pupil, whose NBA aspirations were carefully nurtured by the CBA club since he was 15, a thumbs-up.
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"I think he handled the high-stakes moment just fine," said Liu, who was invited by Tencent to Portland as a guest commentator for Yang's game.
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"With all the attention focused on him, he didn't appear nervous and scored his first points. I think it was a successful enough debut for a rookie, as far as a learning experience and an opportunity to understand his pros and cons in the NBA.
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"He will have more chances to improve his game and prove his value. It takes time. There remains a gap between him and a competitive NBA player now, but that shows his huge potential as well."
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Pundits from the United States agreed, summing up Yang's debut as more than a pass.
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"He came in early, getting used to the speed and the physicality of the NBA games well. A nice rebound, getting to the free-throw line to score the points, I didn't expect the first game to be a smooth one. That's what happened with the rookie," said Sean Highkin, a reporter with Portland's Rip City Radio.
Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks against Yang Hansen.
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Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen makes a free throw during an NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, in Portland, Oregon, giving him his first points in a regular season NBA game.
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Two points and a sobering "welcome to the NBA" moment, China's star rookie Yang Hansen has learned the magnitude of his task in the NBA in a hard, yet positive, way with his league debut sending both sides of the Pacific buzzing on Wednesday.
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Four minutes and 47 seconds into the Portland Trail Blazers' season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Yang, Portland's No 16 draft pick this summer, opened a new chapter in the history of Chinese basketball after stepping into the game as a substitute for starting center Donovan Clingan, to play in his first regular season NBA game.
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The highly anticipated moment, witnessed by hundreds of millions watching at home and those on their feet cheering at the Moda Center, saw Yang become the eighth Chinese player to appear in an NBA regular season game since his retired compatriot Wang Zhizhi became the first to do so in 2001 when he turned out for the Dallas Mavericks.
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It didn't take long for the 20-year-old Shandong province native to draw another round of applause, as he scored his first points in the NBA in the second quarter, from a pair of free throws, before eventually signing off from Portland's 114-118 loss to Minnesota with two points, one rebound and a foul from his five minutes on court.
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Not that impressive a debut stats-wise, but Yang's brief appearance itself speaks volumes.
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After going without a Chinese player making any legitimate impact in the league since the retirement of legend Yao Ming more than decade ago, the NBA, as much as the hoops community in China, is counting heavily on Yang to further grow awareness of the game, and plant more seeds in the hearts of the next generation.
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A bumpy start, maybe, but it remains a step forward, despite Yang's limited role with his team at the moment. For now, every on-court second counts, good or bad, for the intriguing prospect to eventually deliver on his huge potential.
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"That's the moment I will probably remember forever," Yang said in his post-match news conference of the hearing his name called by head coach Chauncey Billups early in the first period.
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"It's a whole new experience, a new league and definitely a new level of intensity. I will just try to figure out where I can still do better, and correct those things as soon as possible," Yang said of his takeaways from his first game.
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Given his already surging popularity among fans in Portland, Yang's full Chinese name, which sounds similar to "Young Handsome" when pronounced in English, is expected to be among the most anticipated to be chanted at the Moda Center, where the MC introduced his position, jersey number and name in Chinese during Wednesday's team entry.
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"It's terrific, probably the first time I've felt such high energy since I came here," Yang said of the crowd reaction to his appearance.
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The feel-good moment, culminating in Yang making the two free throws, was followed by a jaw-dropping reality check, as Timberwolves' forward Jaden McDaniels posterized Yang by slamming a monstrous dunk on his face midway through the second quarter, sending the Minnesota bench nuts.
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A humbling welcome like this will serve the rookie well, McDaniels said.
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"It feels good, but I don't mean no harm. It's just all about basketball and I'll see y'all next time," McDaniels told Chinese broadcaster Tencent after the game.
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A little bit of such "bullying" does help, with McDaniels' throw-down further exposing Yang's current weakness on the defensive end, where the physicality, intensity and lightning-fast transition in NBA games is proving a little overwhelming for Yang at the moment.
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The agile, 7-foot-1 (2.16-meter) center, who at his best draws comparisons to Denver Nuggets' three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic for his all-around offensive game, seems to still be struggling to meet the NBA's demanding defensive requirements against modern bigs, such as being able to rebound well, protect the rim, while switching fast in rotation to cover unmarked attackers on the perimeter.
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Having already learned this the hard way during preseason, where he had to foul 5.3 times per night across four games, Yang promised to continue working on his speed, strength and conditioning and defensive awareness.
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"Our vets played tough defense tonight. When I watched them play, I can learn a lot of details from them," said the former Qingdao Eagles starting center.
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"I should've had better positioning in defense. I will embrace the experience and improve. Everything is different from the CBA, from the summer league to the preseason, and now the regular season.
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"I will take it one step at a time. On the court, or on the bench, I will be ready, cheering for my teammates and making each and every minute count toward improving."
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Yang's former head coach with Eagles Liu Weiwei gave the efforts of his young pupil, whose NBA aspirations were carefully nurtured by the CBA club since he was 15, a thumbs-up.
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"I think he handled the high-stakes moment just fine," said Liu, who was invited by Tencent to Portland as a guest commentator for Yang's game.
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"With all the attention focused on him, he didn't appear nervous and scored his first points. I think it was a successful enough debut for a rookie, as far as a learning experience and an opportunity to understand his pros and cons in the NBA.
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"He will have more chances to improve his game and prove his value. It takes time. There remains a gap between him and a competitive NBA player now, but that shows his huge potential as well."
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Pundits from the United States agreed, summing up Yang's debut as more than a pass.
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"He came in early, getting used to the speed and the physicality of the NBA games well. A nice rebound, getting to the free-throw line to score the points, I didn't expect the first game to be a smooth one. That's what happened with the rookie," said Sean Highkin, a reporter with Portland's Rip City Radio.
The Shohei Ohtani-powered Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles on Friday when they face a Toronto Blue Jays side determined to end a decades-long title drought.
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TORONTO — Baseball could be in the midst of a Dodgers dynasty, a much-debated word reserved for teams achieving sweeping success.
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By beating Toronto in the World Series that starts Friday night, Los Angeles would capture its third title in six years.
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"Just winning one is hard," Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said. "If you can get three in a matter of five, six years, I guess you could say it is one. But I think it's the sustained winning that the Dodgers have done for so long, and then obviously to cement it with some championships, I think, yeah, I guess you can call this, if we do it, a modern-day dynasty."
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Baseball has no widely accepted definition.
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Most give pantheon status to the 1949-53 New York Yankees (five straight titles), the 1936-39 Yankees (four), the 1972-74 Oakland Athletics (three) and the 1998-2000 Yankees (three) — the last team to win consecutive championships. The Dodgers are the first defending champion to reach the World Series since the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies.
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"If I was broadcasting, I would not refer to them as a dynasty," Emmy-winning commentator Bob Costas said. "You can compare them to the Braves who won 14 divisions in a row, but got to the World Series five times and lost it four of those."
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Yet, he is willing to consider using the word, because times have changed. The Dodgers have won 12 of the last 13 NL West titles and had 106 victories the year they finished second.
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"There has to be lines of demarcation once you go to wild cards and then, especially, once you expand the playoffs as they've now been expanded," Costas said. "If you were really the best team over 162, or 154(games) back in the day, you proved you were the best team. Now you've just got to win four out of seven."
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Mookie Betts, who has been with the Dodgers since 2020, said he's more concerned about preparing for games than contemplating the team's historical place.
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"If you're thinking about going to the postseason and obviously having a chance to win the World Series year after year, I guess that would kind of qualify as some type of dynasty, but I don't know what it takes to call it that," he said.
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Since the expansion era started, the only consecutive titles have been won by the 1961-62 Yankees, the mid-70s A's, the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds, the 1977-78 Yankees, the 1992-93 Toronto Blue Jays and the turn-of-the-century Yankees.
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Earlier back-to-back titles were also won by the 1907-08 Chicago Cubs, 1910-11 Philadelphia A's, 1915-16 Red Sox, 1921-22 New York Giants, 1927-28 Yankees and 1929-30 A's.
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John Thorn, Major League Baseball's official historian, thinks sustained success is sufficient to earn the dynasty honorific, even if every year didn't result in a title.
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"I think a dynasty is today defined by consecutive pennants or division titles won, not by World Series championships," he wrote in an email.
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"So, I think the Atlanta Braves of recent years, the Detroit Tigers of 1907-09, or the Giants of 1911-1913, are in. Three straight WS appearances, rather than three straight titles, does it for me."
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Los Angeles won the title during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and that year's expanded playoffs, then beat the Yankees in a five-game Series last year. Winning this year would, for some, make them comparable to the Yankees side that won four in seven years from 1956-62, and the Dodgers, which took three titles in seven seasons from 1959-65.
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Teams with three titles in a four- or five-year span include the 1910-13 Philadelphia Athletics, the 1915-18 Boston Red Sox, the 1942-46 St. Louis Cardinals and the 2010-14 San Francisco Giants.
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"It just kind of puts us on a Mount Rushmore of sports organizations," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "The legacy, dynasty talk, a lot of that, I feel, is meant for other people that aren't playing, and let them have those debates, where it's our job to kind of put those topics on the table."
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Betts considers each championship a boost toward the sport's highest individual accomplishment.
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"Obviously, my end goal, and the goal of probably everyone, is to be in the Hall of Fame one day, and so I think that definitely helps the case," he said.
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The Shohei Ohtani-powered Los Angeles Dodgers will attempt to become the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles on Friday when they face a Toronto Blue Jays side determined to end a decades-long title drought.
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TORONTO — Baseball could be in the midst of a Dodgers dynasty, a much-debated word reserved for teams achieving sweeping success.
\n
By beating Toronto in the World Series that starts Friday night, Los Angeles would capture its third title in six years.
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"Just winning one is hard," Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said. "If you can get three in a matter of five, six years, I guess you could say it is one. But I think it's the sustained winning that the Dodgers have done for so long, and then obviously to cement it with some championships, I think, yeah, I guess you can call this, if we do it, a modern-day dynasty."
\n
Baseball has no widely accepted definition.
\n
Most give pantheon status to the 1949-53 New York Yankees (five straight titles), the 1936-39 Yankees (four), the 1972-74 Oakland Athletics (three) and the 1998-2000 Yankees (three) — the last team to win consecutive championships. The Dodgers are the first defending champion to reach the World Series since the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies.
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"If I was broadcasting, I would not refer to them as a dynasty," Emmy-winning commentator Bob Costas said. "You can compare them to the Braves who won 14 divisions in a row, but got to the World Series five times and lost it four of those."
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Yet, he is willing to consider using the word, because times have changed. The Dodgers have won 12 of the last 13 NL West titles and had 106 victories the year they finished second.
\n
"There has to be lines of demarcation once you go to wild cards and then, especially, once you expand the playoffs as they've now been expanded," Costas said. "If you were really the best team over 162, or 154(games) back in the day, you proved you were the best team. Now you've just got to win four out of seven."
\n
Mookie Betts, who has been with the Dodgers since 2020, said he's more concerned about preparing for games than contemplating the team's historical place.
\n
"If you're thinking about going to the postseason and obviously having a chance to win the World Series year after year, I guess that would kind of qualify as some type of dynasty, but I don't know what it takes to call it that," he said.
\n
Since the expansion era started, the only consecutive titles have been won by the 1961-62 Yankees, the mid-70s A's, the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds, the 1977-78 Yankees, the 1992-93 Toronto Blue Jays and the turn-of-the-century Yankees.
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Earlier back-to-back titles were also won by the 1907-08 Chicago Cubs, 1910-11 Philadelphia A's, 1915-16 Red Sox, 1921-22 New York Giants, 1927-28 Yankees and 1929-30 A's.
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John Thorn, Major League Baseball's official historian, thinks sustained success is sufficient to earn the dynasty honorific, even if every year didn't result in a title.
\n
"I think a dynasty is today defined by consecutive pennants or division titles won, not by World Series championships," he wrote in an email.
\n
"So, I think the Atlanta Braves of recent years, the Detroit Tigers of 1907-09, or the Giants of 1911-1913, are in. Three straight WS appearances, rather than three straight titles, does it for me."
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Los Angeles won the title during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season and that year's expanded playoffs, then beat the Yankees in a five-game Series last year. Winning this year would, for some, make them comparable to the Yankees side that won four in seven years from 1956-62, and the Dodgers, which took three titles in seven seasons from 1959-65.
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Teams with three titles in a four- or five-year span include the 1910-13 Philadelphia Athletics, the 1915-18 Boston Red Sox, the 1942-46 St. Louis Cardinals and the 2010-14 San Francisco Giants.
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"It just kind of puts us on a Mount Rushmore of sports organizations," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "The legacy, dynasty talk, a lot of that, I feel, is meant for other people that aren't playing, and let them have those debates, where it's our job to kind of put those topics on the table."
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Betts considers each championship a boost toward the sport's highest individual accomplishment.
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"Obviously, my end goal, and the goal of probably everyone, is to be in the Hall of Fame one day, and so I think that definitely helps the case," he said.
Airbus' second final assembly line for the A320 aircraft is inaugurated in Tianjin on Wednesday. The new facility — the second of its kind in both China and Asia as a whole — is expected to double the A320 family's final assembly capacity in China. Here, the A320 planes will be assembled from large components such as fuselage sections and wings, painted, tested and delivered to customers in China and beyond. See story, page 3; Editorial, page 9
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Airbus' second final assembly line for the A320 aircraft is inaugurated in Tianjin on Wednesday. The new facility — the second of its kind in both China and Asia as a whole — is expected to double the A320 family's final assembly capacity in China. Here, the A320 planes will be assembled from large components such as fuselage sections and wings, painted, tested and delivered to customers in China and beyond. See story, page 3; Editorial, page 9
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (front) visits a global exhibition titled Shared Lives, Shared Future on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the international organization. The exhibition features more than 200 stories from 193 countries, highlighting how the UN impacts people's lives.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (front) visits a global exhibition titled Shared Lives, Shared Future on Monday at the United Nations headquarters in New York to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the international organization. The exhibition features more than 200 stories from 193 countries, highlighting how the UN impacts people's lives.
The mystery of the disappearing autumn has people living in northern China baffled. Only days ago, they were happily wearing T-shirts and skirts; but now, thick coats and down jackets are out in force. Fall was just a fleeting feeling, and indications are that this weather pattern could become the norm in the future.
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According to available meteorological data, the transitional period between summer and winter is shrinking in China, with autumn arriving later than usual and ending sooner.
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Delayed autumn
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While southwestern cities such as Guiyang in Guizhou province, Chengdu in Sichuan province, and Chongqing still enjoy around 70 to 80 days of cool autumn weather — with Guiyang topping the list at 79 days — people living in the north barely experience 50 days of autumn, said Weather China, a website under the China Meteorological Administration.
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An analysis of long-term weather data from the website reveals that since 1991, autumn has been delayed across much of the country. Cities such as Zhengzhou in Henan province, Ningbo in Zhejiang province, and Shenzhen in Guangdong province now see autumn arrive more than 10 days late on average, while Nanjing in Jiangsu province, Fuzhou in Fujian province, and other places have recorded delays of five to nine days.
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Studies show that across China, the duration of winter, spring and autumn is shrinking, and these shifts are more prominent in northern and eastern regions, the website said.
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"Maybe there will be only three seasons in the future," a netizen said on social media platform Sina Weibo. "A trench coat feels like the most impractical outfit in Beijing, "another said, indicating the sharp transition from cool to cold weather in the capital.
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Wang Weiyue, a meteorologist at Weather China, said that given global climate change, rising temperatures across various regions have become an indisputable fact, and this delays the onset of autumn, affecting agricultural production and people's daily lives.
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Sudden chill
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This year's northern chill has arrived abruptly.
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Li Duo, a senior engineer at the National Climate Center, said that since October, several regions, including parts of Heilongjiang province, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Hebei province, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, were 1 C to 2 C colder than usual.
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The recent temperature drop in northern China was mainly due to two major cold-air events between Oct 9 and 10 and Oct 18 and 19, Li said.
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The China Meteorological Administration forecasts that much of northern China will remain colder than average through Friday, while southern regions will also see temperatures drop by up to 5 C by the end of the month.
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Experts advised residents to dress warmly, stay alert to weather changes, and ventilate indoor spaces when using heating to avoid carbon monoxide-related risks.
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zhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn
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The mystery of the disappearing autumn has people living in northern China baffled. Only days ago, they were happily wearing T-shirts and skirts; but now, thick coats and down jackets are out in force. Fall was just a fleeting feeling, and indications are that this weather pattern could become the norm in the future.
\n
According to available meteorological data, the transitional period between summer and winter is shrinking in China, with autumn arriving later than usual and ending sooner.
\n
Delayed autumn
\n
While southwestern cities such as Guiyang in Guizhou province, Chengdu in Sichuan province, and Chongqing still enjoy around 70 to 80 days of cool autumn weather — with Guiyang topping the list at 79 days — people living in the north barely experience 50 days of autumn, said Weather China, a website under the China Meteorological Administration.
\n
An analysis of long-term weather data from the website reveals that since 1991, autumn has been delayed across much of the country. Cities such as Zhengzhou in Henan province, Ningbo in Zhejiang province, and Shenzhen in Guangdong province now see autumn arrive more than 10 days late on average, while Nanjing in Jiangsu province, Fuzhou in Fujian province, and other places have recorded delays of five to nine days.
\n
Studies show that across China, the duration of winter, spring and autumn is shrinking, and these shifts are more prominent in northern and eastern regions, the website said.
\n
"Maybe there will be only three seasons in the future," a netizen said on social media platform Sina Weibo. "A trench coat feels like the most impractical outfit in Beijing, "another said, indicating the sharp transition from cool to cold weather in the capital.
\n
Wang Weiyue, a meteorologist at Weather China, said that given global climate change, rising temperatures across various regions have become an indisputable fact, and this delays the onset of autumn, affecting agricultural production and people's daily lives.
\n
Sudden chill
\n
This year's northern chill has arrived abruptly.
\n
Li Duo, a senior engineer at the National Climate Center, said that since October, several regions, including parts of Heilongjiang province, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Hebei province, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, were 1 C to 2 C colder than usual.
\n
The recent temperature drop in northern China was mainly due to two major cold-air events between Oct 9 and 10 and Oct 18 and 19, Li said.
\n
The China Meteorological Administration forecasts that much of northern China will remain colder than average through Friday, while southern regions will also see temperatures drop by up to 5 C by the end of the month.
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Experts advised residents to dress warmly, stay alert to weather changes, and ventilate indoor spaces when using heating to avoid carbon monoxide-related risks.
Villagers harvest lotus roots to meet market demand in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday, as Frost's Descent, the 18th solar term of the year, approaches.
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Villagers harvest lotus roots to meet market demand in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, on Wednesday, as Frost's Descent, the 18th solar term of the year, approaches.
Newlyweds capture happy moments with their phones at a collective wedding for military personnel in Chaoyang district, Beijing, on Wednesday. Held by a mobile unit of the Beijing Armed Police Corps, the ceremony combined traditional wedding rituals with military features, providing unique experiences for 30 couples.
Newlyweds capture happy moments with their phones at a collective wedding for military personnel in Chaoyang district, Beijing, on Wednesday. Held by a mobile unit of the Beijing Armed Police Corps, the ceremony combined traditional wedding rituals with military features, providing unique experiences for 30 couples.
Guangdong province has taken a pioneering step in ensuring gender equality in the digital field with the recent adoption of revised measures for women's rights protection.
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The Standing Committee of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress voted on Oct 11 to adopt the revised Measures for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests in Guangdong Province, which will take effect on Jan 1.
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The revised measures have been expanded from the original nine chapters and 46 articles to nine chapters and 59 articles. They focus on key and challenging issues in protecting women's rights and interests, improving relevant systems and transforming effective provincial practices into institutional norms.
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In safeguarding women's equal rights and interests in the digital era, Article 30 of the measures stipulates that women's digital literacy education will be strengthened, enhancing their ability to select, evaluate and effectively utilize media information.
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The article requires State departments, enterprises, public institutions and mass organizations to promote gender equality in digital fields such as data and personal information processing, automated decision-making and algorithmic recommendation services.
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This represents the country's first legal provision to systematically regulate gender equality in the digital sphere within women's rights protection legislation.
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The measures specify requirements for internet platforms to eliminate gender bias in algorithm designs for tasks such as order distribution and compensation calculations. They also require platforms to conduct digital skills training to help women bridge the "digital divide", which is a proactive response to challenges posed by technological development to women's rights protection.
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The measures further state that no organization or individual may use the internet to infringe upon women's legitimate rights and interests. Women who suffer from online infringement have the right to demand that internet product and service providers cease the infringing acts.
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Guangdong is a major hub for the internet industry, with a large number of web-related enterprises and a substantial workforce, said Wang Biaochen, deputy director of the rights and interests department with the Guangdong Women's Federation.
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"Emerging fields, including algorithmic technology, may impact both industry practitioners and service users, even potentially infringing upon their rights and interests, "she said. "Therefore, we aim to establish proactive provisions through legislation to address these challenges."
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Wang cited a case about "algorithmic discrimination" last year. In Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a 26-year-old female programmer surnamed Lin sued a tech company for emotional distress after failing three consecutive interviews.
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Lin said she discovered the company's system automatically flagged female resumes with "emotional instability risk". The company had developed an AI interview system in which male executives comprised 87 percent of the training data, and female candidates had a 42 percent lower pass rate than males.
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Although the company argued that "the algorithm had no subjective malice", the court invoked China's Personal Information Protection Law and ruled that biased training data resulted in a discriminatory result. The company was ordered to remove gender-related parameters, retrain the model and issue a public apology.
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Wang Tianyu, head of the social law office with the Institute of Law, which is part of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that relevant platforms should recognize women as a distinct group with specific protection needs and increase investment in areas such as child care and welfare.
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Efforts should be made to guide technology toward having a positive social impact, transforming women's unique characteristics into competitive advantages on platforms.
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"For instance, some ride-hailing platforms prioritize matching female passengers with female drivers during nighttime hours — a case that demonstrates how gender-specific considerations can be leveraged as operational strengths, "Wang said. "We need to make algorithms more humane, and the content used to 'feed' them is crucial. In the development of artificial intelligence, technical parameters should be adjusted to provide precise work arrangements for women as a distinct group."
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The measures also highlight institutional innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. They stipulate the enhancement of cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao in the field of women's rights protection, promote exchanges between women's organizations and groups in the three regions, and facilitate the integrated development of women's affairs in GBA.
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zhengcaixiong@chinadaily.com.cn
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Guangdong province has taken a pioneering step in ensuring gender equality in the digital field with the recent adoption of revised measures for women's rights protection.
\n
The Standing Committee of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People's Congress voted on Oct 11 to adopt the revised Measures for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests in Guangdong Province, which will take effect on Jan 1.
\n
The revised measures have been expanded from the original nine chapters and 46 articles to nine chapters and 59 articles. They focus on key and challenging issues in protecting women's rights and interests, improving relevant systems and transforming effective provincial practices into institutional norms.
\n
In safeguarding women's equal rights and interests in the digital era, Article 30 of the measures stipulates that women's digital literacy education will be strengthened, enhancing their ability to select, evaluate and effectively utilize media information.
\n
The article requires State departments, enterprises, public institutions and mass organizations to promote gender equality in digital fields such as data and personal information processing, automated decision-making and algorithmic recommendation services.
\n
This represents the country's first legal provision to systematically regulate gender equality in the digital sphere within women's rights protection legislation.
\n
The measures specify requirements for internet platforms to eliminate gender bias in algorithm designs for tasks such as order distribution and compensation calculations. They also require platforms to conduct digital skills training to help women bridge the "digital divide", which is a proactive response to challenges posed by technological development to women's rights protection.
\n
The measures further state that no organization or individual may use the internet to infringe upon women's legitimate rights and interests. Women who suffer from online infringement have the right to demand that internet product and service providers cease the infringing acts.
\n
Guangdong is a major hub for the internet industry, with a large number of web-related enterprises and a substantial workforce, said Wang Biaochen, deputy director of the rights and interests department with the Guangdong Women's Federation.
\n
"Emerging fields, including algorithmic technology, may impact both industry practitioners and service users, even potentially infringing upon their rights and interests, "she said. "Therefore, we aim to establish proactive provisions through legislation to address these challenges."
\n
Wang cited a case about "algorithmic discrimination" last year. In Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a 26-year-old female programmer surnamed Lin sued a tech company for emotional distress after failing three consecutive interviews.
\n
Lin said she discovered the company's system automatically flagged female resumes with "emotional instability risk". The company had developed an AI interview system in which male executives comprised 87 percent of the training data, and female candidates had a 42 percent lower pass rate than males.
\n
Although the company argued that "the algorithm had no subjective malice", the court invoked China's Personal Information Protection Law and ruled that biased training data resulted in a discriminatory result. The company was ordered to remove gender-related parameters, retrain the model and issue a public apology.
\n
Wang Tianyu, head of the social law office with the Institute of Law, which is part of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that relevant platforms should recognize women as a distinct group with specific protection needs and increase investment in areas such as child care and welfare.
\n
Efforts should be made to guide technology toward having a positive social impact, transforming women's unique characteristics into competitive advantages on platforms.
\n
"For instance, some ride-hailing platforms prioritize matching female passengers with female drivers during nighttime hours — a case that demonstrates how gender-specific considerations can be leveraged as operational strengths, "Wang said. "We need to make algorithms more humane, and the content used to 'feed' them is crucial. In the development of artificial intelligence, technical parameters should be adjusted to provide precise work arrangements for women as a distinct group."
\n
The measures also highlight institutional innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. They stipulate the enhancement of cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao in the field of women's rights protection, promote exchanges between women's organizations and groups in the three regions, and facilitate the integrated development of women's affairs in GBA.
Hadamengou field support station in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
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Geological workers have meals at the Xining field support base in Qinghai province.
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The working and living conditions for geological field operations in China have significantly improved in recent years, transforming what was once a "helpless" situation for many geological workers in remote areas.
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"After long days in the field, we can now take hot showers, completely shedding the dusty and grimy image once associated with geophysical fieldwork," said Wang Kai, deputy project leader of the geophysical survey in the salt lake area of the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai province.
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Since 2012, Wang has participated in over 10 geological survey projects, spending nearly 25 months on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. When he first worked in the uninhabited areas of the Xizang autonomous region, the team lived in tents that often collapsed under heavy snow and leaked from all sides, as Wang recalled. "Even indoors, we had to sleep in sleeping bags and be covered with heavy quilts," he said.
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"Our faces and bodies were covered in dust when we woke up in the morning," Wang added.
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Geological survey work is often carried out in remote and harsh environments such as plateaus, high mountains, permafrost zones, and deserts.
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"In the past, geological workers conducting field surveys in these areas had to fend for themselves, often without proper protection, which put their health and safety at risk," said Huang Chengwei, deputy director of the China Geological Survey's field base support program.
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To address these challenges, the China Geological Survey has, in recent years, established comprehensive field support bases in locations such as Lhasa in Xizang, Xining in Qinghai province, and Urumqi in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
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Different models, including container camps, vehicle-mounted camps, fixed camps and tent camps, have been introduced to set up field support stations and units tailored to diverse regional environments and operational needs, Huang said.
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According to Huang, workers stationed at these bases now have access to reliable oxygen supplies, warm and comfortable living quarters, clean drinking water, and specialized safety training and monitoring. "The one-stop support service has ended the era when geological workers had to 'work alone with no support' in the field," Huang said. "It has improved both work efficiency and safety."
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During a geophysical survey project earlier this year, Wang's team of more than 60 members was stationed at the Dalangtan field support base in Qinghai, which features accommodation areas, offices, a cafeteria, showers and storage facilities.
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"The base is well-organized and spacious," Wang said, noting that dedicated chefs and maintenance staff provide daily logistical support. "With such comprehensive support, we can focus entirely on our fieldwork without worries."
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Back in 2023, while working in the Qarhan zone in Qinghai, Wang's team lived in simple containers that swayed in strong winds and had poor insulation. "Now, in the modernized camp, I can shower and rest well after a long day's work, which helps me start the next day refreshed," he said.
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Zhang Xiaoxing, who is leading a gold mine survey project in Xinjiang from 2023 to 2025, shared similar experiences. Before 2024, his team relied on tents in the field. "Because of the poor living conditions, once temperatures soared in July and August, it became impossible to continue operations, and the project had to be suspended," Zhang said.
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This year, Zhang's team moved into mobile prefab houses at the Turpan field support camp in Xinjiang. The new units are equipped with air coolers, office furniture, and other facilities, greatly improving both comfort and work efficiency. "Monitoring equipment installed on the prefab houses also helps ensure the safety of our supplies and equipment, especially with wildlife roaming nearby," he added.
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Thanks to the improved support in the field, geological workers have gained a greater sense of honor and fulfillment, Huang said.
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lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn
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Hadamengou field support station in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
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Geological workers have meals at the Xining field support base in Qinghai province.
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The working and living conditions for geological field operations in China have significantly improved in recent years, transforming what was once a "helpless" situation for many geological workers in remote areas.
\n
"After long days in the field, we can now take hot showers, completely shedding the dusty and grimy image once associated with geophysical fieldwork," said Wang Kai, deputy project leader of the geophysical survey in the salt lake area of the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai province.
\n
Since 2012, Wang has participated in over 10 geological survey projects, spending nearly 25 months on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. When he first worked in the uninhabited areas of the Xizang autonomous region, the team lived in tents that often collapsed under heavy snow and leaked from all sides, as Wang recalled. "Even indoors, we had to sleep in sleeping bags and be covered with heavy quilts," he said.
\n
"Our faces and bodies were covered in dust when we woke up in the morning," Wang added.
\n
Geological survey work is often carried out in remote and harsh environments such as plateaus, high mountains, permafrost zones, and deserts.
\n
"In the past, geological workers conducting field surveys in these areas had to fend for themselves, often without proper protection, which put their health and safety at risk," said Huang Chengwei, deputy director of the China Geological Survey's field base support program.
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To address these challenges, the China Geological Survey has, in recent years, established comprehensive field support bases in locations such as Lhasa in Xizang, Xining in Qinghai province, and Urumqi in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
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Different models, including container camps, vehicle-mounted camps, fixed camps and tent camps, have been introduced to set up field support stations and units tailored to diverse regional environments and operational needs, Huang said.
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According to Huang, workers stationed at these bases now have access to reliable oxygen supplies, warm and comfortable living quarters, clean drinking water, and specialized safety training and monitoring. "The one-stop support service has ended the era when geological workers had to 'work alone with no support' in the field," Huang said. "It has improved both work efficiency and safety."
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During a geophysical survey project earlier this year, Wang's team of more than 60 members was stationed at the Dalangtan field support base in Qinghai, which features accommodation areas, offices, a cafeteria, showers and storage facilities.
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"The base is well-organized and spacious," Wang said, noting that dedicated chefs and maintenance staff provide daily logistical support. "With such comprehensive support, we can focus entirely on our fieldwork without worries."
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Back in 2023, while working in the Qarhan zone in Qinghai, Wang's team lived in simple containers that swayed in strong winds and had poor insulation. "Now, in the modernized camp, I can shower and rest well after a long day's work, which helps me start the next day refreshed," he said.
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Zhang Xiaoxing, who is leading a gold mine survey project in Xinjiang from 2023 to 2025, shared similar experiences. Before 2024, his team relied on tents in the field. "Because of the poor living conditions, once temperatures soared in July and August, it became impossible to continue operations, and the project had to be suspended," Zhang said.
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This year, Zhang's team moved into mobile prefab houses at the Turpan field support camp in Xinjiang. The new units are equipped with air coolers, office furniture, and other facilities, greatly improving both comfort and work efficiency. "Monitoring equipment installed on the prefab houses also helps ensure the safety of our supplies and equipment, especially with wildlife roaming nearby," he added.
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Thanks to the improved support in the field, geological workers have gained a greater sense of honor and fulfillment, Huang said.
Editor's note: A series of breakthroughs have been achieved in geological and marine exploration technologies, strengthening the nation's capacity for resource discovery, environmental monitoring and scientific research both on land and at sea.
China's 5,000-meter intelligent geological drilling technology and equipment represent a major advance in deep-Earth exploration. Breakthroughs in intelligent control, automation, lightweight design and modular construction have enabled automated control of drilling and 90 percent automation at the wellhead. The technology has reached an internationally advanced level, with several features leading globally. It supports industrial upgrading and provides essential technical capacity for deep resource exploration.
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Geology 1 Hyperspectral Small Satellite
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Launched on May 17, the Geology 1 Hyperspectral Small Satellite is China's first satellite dedicated to geological research. Using advanced hyperspectral imaging, it can detect and identify geological resources and environmental elements with high precision. Weighing 83 kilograms, the satellite orbits 520 kilometers above Earth in a sun-synchronous path. It provides high-resolution, wide-spectrum imaging that greatly enhances the country's ability to conduct independent remote sensing for resource exploration, mineral monitoring and natural resource surveys.
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Lightweight Airborne Gravimeter
\n
The GIPS-1A is a compact airborne gravimeter that can be mounted on various platforms, including unmanned aircraft, survey ships and submersibles. It measures local gravity anomalies in motion, supporting fields such as resource exploration, geodesy, geophysics, marine science, defense and space research. Sharing a similar design with the internationally recognized AIRGrav, the GIPS-1A stands out for its small size, light weight, high precision, strong environmental adaptability and reliability.
\n
Ground-airborne Transient Electromagnetic System
\n
Developed to tackle challenges in rough terrains, the ground-airborne transient electromagnetic system integrates unmanned and intelligent technologies. Drones are used for data collection, removing the constraints of difficult environments such as deserts, forests and wetlands. The system has shown outstanding performance in mineral exploration and geological hazard surveys in complex regions, including Guizhou province and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Developers are working with industry partners to advance commercialization and expand its applications.
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Multiband Intelligent Ocean-bottom Seismometer
\n
Developed by the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey in 2017, the multiband intelligent ocean-bottom seismometer is a key tool for marine geophysical research. Deployed on the seafloor, it records seismic wave signals to create detailed images of subsea geological structures. The device is widely used in marine resource exploration, geophysical studies, earthquake monitoring, microseismic observation and subsea carbon sequestration projects.
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Field Rapid Analysis and Testing Platform
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The field rapid analysis and testing platform enables on-site testing for geological surveys, mineral exploration and environmental monitoring. Mounted on a vehicle, it can analyze 69 major and trace elements using portable hyperspectral instruments and other devices. Delivering lab-quality results in the field, the platform offers environmentally friendly and efficient analysis. Since 2023, it has been deployed in 12 projects across a variety of terrains, including mountains, plateaus, grasslands, deserts and tropical rainforests, significantly shortening the time needed for mineral exploration.
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Deep-ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang
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The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, marks a major step forward in oceanic research. Measuring 179.8 meters long and 32.8 meters wide, it has a displacement of 42,600 metric tons and a range of 15,000 nautical miles. Capable of sustaining operations for up to 120 days and accommodating 180 crew members, the vessel can withstand typhoons up to level 16, with wind speeds at around 200 km/h. Equipped with an advanced hydraulic lifting rig that can drill as deep as 11,000 meters, the Meng Xiang integrates oceanic scientific drilling, deep-sea oil and gas exploration, and gas hydrate testing — supporting China's exploration of the Earth's deep structures.
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SOURCE: CHINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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+ "content": "\n
Editor's note: A series of breakthroughs have been achieved in geological and marine exploration technologies, strengthening the nation's capacity for resource discovery, environmental monitoring and scientific research both on land and at sea.
China's 5,000-meter intelligent geological drilling technology and equipment represent a major advance in deep-Earth exploration. Breakthroughs in intelligent control, automation, lightweight design and modular construction have enabled automated control of drilling and 90 percent automation at the wellhead. The technology has reached an internationally advanced level, with several features leading globally. It supports industrial upgrading and provides essential technical capacity for deep resource exploration.
\n
Geology 1 Hyperspectral Small Satellite
\n
Launched on May 17, the Geology 1 Hyperspectral Small Satellite is China's first satellite dedicated to geological research. Using advanced hyperspectral imaging, it can detect and identify geological resources and environmental elements with high precision. Weighing 83 kilograms, the satellite orbits 520 kilometers above Earth in a sun-synchronous path. It provides high-resolution, wide-spectrum imaging that greatly enhances the country's ability to conduct independent remote sensing for resource exploration, mineral monitoring and natural resource surveys.
\n
Lightweight Airborne Gravimeter
\n
The GIPS-1A is a compact airborne gravimeter that can be mounted on various platforms, including unmanned aircraft, survey ships and submersibles. It measures local gravity anomalies in motion, supporting fields such as resource exploration, geodesy, geophysics, marine science, defense and space research. Sharing a similar design with the internationally recognized AIRGrav, the GIPS-1A stands out for its small size, light weight, high precision, strong environmental adaptability and reliability.
\n
Ground-airborne Transient Electromagnetic System
\n
Developed to tackle challenges in rough terrains, the ground-airborne transient electromagnetic system integrates unmanned and intelligent technologies. Drones are used for data collection, removing the constraints of difficult environments such as deserts, forests and wetlands. The system has shown outstanding performance in mineral exploration and geological hazard surveys in complex regions, including Guizhou province and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Developers are working with industry partners to advance commercialization and expand its applications.
\n
Multiband Intelligent Ocean-bottom Seismometer
\n
Developed by the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey in 2017, the multiband intelligent ocean-bottom seismometer is a key tool for marine geophysical research. Deployed on the seafloor, it records seismic wave signals to create detailed images of subsea geological structures. The device is widely used in marine resource exploration, geophysical studies, earthquake monitoring, microseismic observation and subsea carbon sequestration projects.
\n
Field Rapid Analysis and Testing Platform
\n
The field rapid analysis and testing platform enables on-site testing for geological surveys, mineral exploration and environmental monitoring. Mounted on a vehicle, it can analyze 69 major and trace elements using portable hyperspectral instruments and other devices. Delivering lab-quality results in the field, the platform offers environmentally friendly and efficient analysis. Since 2023, it has been deployed in 12 projects across a variety of terrains, including mountains, plateaus, grasslands, deserts and tropical rainforests, significantly shortening the time needed for mineral exploration.
\n
Deep-ocean Drilling Vessel Meng Xiang
\n
The Meng Xiang, China's first domestically designed and built deep-ocean drilling vessel, marks a major step forward in oceanic research. Measuring 179.8 meters long and 32.8 meters wide, it has a displacement of 42,600 metric tons and a range of 15,000 nautical miles. Capable of sustaining operations for up to 120 days and accommodating 180 crew members, the vessel can withstand typhoons up to level 16, with wind speeds at around 200 km/h. Equipped with an advanced hydraulic lifting rig that can drill as deep as 11,000 meters, the Meng Xiang integrates oceanic scientific drilling, deep-sea oil and gas exploration, and gas hydrate testing — supporting China's exploration of the Earth's deep structures.
The Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano looms in the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark in Arusha, Tanzania.
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Chinese engineers from the Tianjin Center of the China Geological Survey make a field survey in the geopark.
\n
Members of the Chinese survey team check a stone sample at the geopark.
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Giraffes wander in the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark.
\n
One day at 3 am in September 2023, over 50 people, out of breath, gathered at the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in the northern part of the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark in Arusha, Tanzania, to witness a marvel — molten lava, as clear as melted gold, flowing through cracks in the crater. Steam mixed with the orange-red lava and the black volcanic ash, creating a thick "river of fire".
\n
These Chinese and Tanzanian nationals, feeling the scorching heat and smelling the strong sulfur in the air, had been climbing for more than seven hours. The climb, with an altitude gain of nearly 3,000 meters and a 45-degree incline, had pushed them to their physical limits.
\n
Their work, the geoheritage survey of the volcano crater, as part of the reconstruction project undertaken by the Chinese government to assist in the development of Tanzania's first and only global geopark, had to be done before dawn. Once sunlight hits, the lava in the crater gradually turns gray, resembling an ordinary muddy river.
\n
And for this route alone, the geological workers had climbed four times to obtain data on the geological heritage sites and plan sightseeing and scientific expedition routes for the area.
\n
From nearly being excluded from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network to having its construction progress fully recognized, the revival of the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark — the first geopark built with China's foreign aid — has fully demonstrated China's wisdom of empowerment through green development and technology, as well as its philosophy of harmony between humans and nature.
\n
Located in northeastern Tanzania, it is the only global geopark in Sub-Saharan Africa with internationally significant geological features. It is renowned for the Ngorongoro Crater, the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and the paleontological sites of the Olduvai Gorge, opening the doors to tourism, conservation, education and research.
\n
In 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization endorsed it as a global geopark, covering around 12,000 square kilometers across the Arusha districts of Ngorongoro, Karatu and Monduli. However, due to problems such as poor fundamental infrastructure, inadequate visitor information and insufficient scientific interpretation content, the geopark received a yellow warning from UNESCO in 2022 and was given a two-year period for corrections and reevaluation.
\n
China stepped in to assist at that critical moment. During Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to China in November that same year, she and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the signing ceremony for a China-aided project aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the geopark. Supported by the Agency for International Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania and the China Geological Survey, the project has included both technical assistance from the Tianjin Center of the China Geological Survey and physical infrastructure handled by the China Railway 25th Bureau Group.
\n
"As the inaugural China aid geopark project, all the people are 'crossing the river by feeling the stones'," said Ren Junping, director of the Southern Africa Geological Survey Cooperation Center of Tianjin Center, who led the project.
\n
"We are responsible for the entire workflow, from planning and implementation to construction," Ren said, adding that there were challenges in balancing the local needs with respect for nature in the planning process, as well as the necessity to work together to address logistical problems and deal with the frequent downpours.
\n
Ren considered the investigation of geological heritage resources as the foundation of the project, with the purpose of determining the distribution and availability of resources within the area. This could provide essential data for spatial planning, scientific expedition route design, and the establishment of a database encompassing geological heritage as well as natural and cultural resources.
\n
Over a period of more than a year, the team completed a thorough investigation of the geopark, which included examining geological heritage sites, shallow groundwater sources and volcanic structure rock strata characteristics, as well as the interpretation of remote sensing geological data.
\n
Sun Kai, a project member from the Tianjin Center, also emphasized the complexity of the project.
\n
"This project demands more comprehensive capabilities than conducting domestic geological heritage work," Sun said. "It involves not only geological surveys but also visitor information for public outreach and digitalization."
\n
In addition to essential tools like geological hammers, team members need to carry photographic equipment such as cameras and drones when conducting geological surveys to help produce scientific materials and exhibit designs, he said.
\n
Li Lei, a project member from the Tianjin Center, said that China's information technology has been exported to develop a tourist-oriented service platform centered around the geopark's resource data, supported by interpretation and information systems.
\n
Currently, nearly 300 signs, including interpretive, directional and safety warning ones, have been erected in the geopark — all in English, Swahili and Chinese. A field interpretation system is also in place, offering interpretive scripts for key locations in seven languages of English, Swahili, Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Arabic.
\n
While designing the landmark building of the new geological museum — a requisite for a global geopark — the team chose not to employ complex artificial intelligence technologies considering the frequent power outages in the local area. Instead, they installed solar panels on the exterior walls and used simple electrical systems to power interactive exhibits, such as animal racing and volcanic eruption simulations.
\n
The museum's design draws inspiration from the style of Tanzanian thatched huts, conveying to visitors the story of volcanic activities in the East African Highlands and human evolution, while promoting the ideals of respecting, conforming to and protecting nature.
\n
"It was a novel experience for everyone," said Wu Xingyuan, a project member from the Tianjin Center.
\n
The geopark provides a lush habitat with abundant water and grass for 300,000 wild animals, including wildebeest, zebras, lions, rhinoceroses and elephants, creating a self-sustaining tropical savanna ecosystem.
\n
"Once, while sitting in the vehicle, we saw a lion lying right by the car window," Wu recalled. "Thus, we have to hire armed security personnel to manage the dangers posed by wildlife."
\n
To protect these animals, primitive dirt paths are maintained to prevent damage to their hooves. Additionally, work must cease, and everyone must leave by 5 pm, returning the area to the wildlife, Wu said.
\n
"Another distinctive feature of the geopark is that it is home to nearly 400,000 residents, with the vast majority being Maasai," Wu added.
\n
To honor these indigenous people who have lived here for generations, the team has organized tours where visitors can immerse themselves in the Maasai way of life, sample their traditional food and dance alongside them.
\n
Additionally, the team has implemented a one-month talent training program for local residents, providing them with comprehensive knowledge about the geopark. This includes basic geological knowledge, the formation mechanisms of significant geological heritage sites, as well as training in the use of geological disaster monitor equipment.
\n
The hard work bore fruit when UNESCO successfully revalidated the geopark in December last year, and the project is on track for completion by November.
\n
Zhang Jianping, vice-president of the Global Geoparks Network and a professor at China University of Geosciences (Beijing), emphasized the "extreme importance" of China's foreign-aid project for the geopark. He noted that it has enhanced local infrastructure and economic opportunities while boosting cultural exchanges and ecological protection.
\n
"As one of the only two global geoparks in Africa — the other is in Morocco — the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark is rich in geological, biological and cultural resources. Its conservation is quite good, but the geopark management is relatively weak," Zhang said.
\n
"The authorities and staff members need to fully understand the philosophy of UNESCO Global Geoparks. Therefore, capacity building is very important for them, as it can lead them to pay more attention to considering local residents' needs and aspirations. It is greatly appreciated that this project included the training courses," he added.
\n
Zhang Zhonghui, a senior engineer and a member of the Geological Society of China, described the foreign-aid project as "a paragon of international cooperation".
\n
"The project has not only helped Tanzania create a batch of distinctive cultural and tourism products and activities but also achieved long-term empowerment through personnel training and improvements in local livelihoods," Zhang Zhonghui said.
\n
limenghan@chinadaily.com.cn
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The Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano looms in the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark in Arusha, Tanzania.
\n
Chinese engineers from the Tianjin Center of the China Geological Survey make a field survey in the geopark.
\n
Members of the Chinese survey team check a stone sample at the geopark.
\n
Giraffes wander in the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark.
\n
One day at 3 am in September 2023, over 50 people, out of breath, gathered at the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in the northern part of the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark in Arusha, Tanzania, to witness a marvel — molten lava, as clear as melted gold, flowing through cracks in the crater. Steam mixed with the orange-red lava and the black volcanic ash, creating a thick "river of fire".
\n
These Chinese and Tanzanian nationals, feeling the scorching heat and smelling the strong sulfur in the air, had been climbing for more than seven hours. The climb, with an altitude gain of nearly 3,000 meters and a 45-degree incline, had pushed them to their physical limits.
\n
Their work, the geoheritage survey of the volcano crater, as part of the reconstruction project undertaken by the Chinese government to assist in the development of Tanzania's first and only global geopark, had to be done before dawn. Once sunlight hits, the lava in the crater gradually turns gray, resembling an ordinary muddy river.
\n
And for this route alone, the geological workers had climbed four times to obtain data on the geological heritage sites and plan sightseeing and scientific expedition routes for the area.
\n
From nearly being excluded from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network to having its construction progress fully recognized, the revival of the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark — the first geopark built with China's foreign aid — has fully demonstrated China's wisdom of empowerment through green development and technology, as well as its philosophy of harmony between humans and nature.
\n
Located in northeastern Tanzania, it is the only global geopark in Sub-Saharan Africa with internationally significant geological features. It is renowned for the Ngorongoro Crater, the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano and the paleontological sites of the Olduvai Gorge, opening the doors to tourism, conservation, education and research.
\n
In 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization endorsed it as a global geopark, covering around 12,000 square kilometers across the Arusha districts of Ngorongoro, Karatu and Monduli. However, due to problems such as poor fundamental infrastructure, inadequate visitor information and insufficient scientific interpretation content, the geopark received a yellow warning from UNESCO in 2022 and was given a two-year period for corrections and reevaluation.
\n
China stepped in to assist at that critical moment. During Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's visit to China in November that same year, she and Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the signing ceremony for a China-aided project aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the geopark. Supported by the Agency for International Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania and the China Geological Survey, the project has included both technical assistance from the Tianjin Center of the China Geological Survey and physical infrastructure handled by the China Railway 25th Bureau Group.
\n
"As the inaugural China aid geopark project, all the people are 'crossing the river by feeling the stones'," said Ren Junping, director of the Southern Africa Geological Survey Cooperation Center of Tianjin Center, who led the project.
\n
"We are responsible for the entire workflow, from planning and implementation to construction," Ren said, adding that there were challenges in balancing the local needs with respect for nature in the planning process, as well as the necessity to work together to address logistical problems and deal with the frequent downpours.
\n
Ren considered the investigation of geological heritage resources as the foundation of the project, with the purpose of determining the distribution and availability of resources within the area. This could provide essential data for spatial planning, scientific expedition route design, and the establishment of a database encompassing geological heritage as well as natural and cultural resources.
\n
Over a period of more than a year, the team completed a thorough investigation of the geopark, which included examining geological heritage sites, shallow groundwater sources and volcanic structure rock strata characteristics, as well as the interpretation of remote sensing geological data.
\n
Sun Kai, a project member from the Tianjin Center, also emphasized the complexity of the project.
\n
"This project demands more comprehensive capabilities than conducting domestic geological heritage work," Sun said. "It involves not only geological surveys but also visitor information for public outreach and digitalization."
\n
In addition to essential tools like geological hammers, team members need to carry photographic equipment such as cameras and drones when conducting geological surveys to help produce scientific materials and exhibit designs, he said.
\n
Li Lei, a project member from the Tianjin Center, said that China's information technology has been exported to develop a tourist-oriented service platform centered around the geopark's resource data, supported by interpretation and information systems.
\n
Currently, nearly 300 signs, including interpretive, directional and safety warning ones, have been erected in the geopark — all in English, Swahili and Chinese. A field interpretation system is also in place, offering interpretive scripts for key locations in seven languages of English, Swahili, Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Arabic.
\n
While designing the landmark building of the new geological museum — a requisite for a global geopark — the team chose not to employ complex artificial intelligence technologies considering the frequent power outages in the local area. Instead, they installed solar panels on the exterior walls and used simple electrical systems to power interactive exhibits, such as animal racing and volcanic eruption simulations.
\n
The museum's design draws inspiration from the style of Tanzanian thatched huts, conveying to visitors the story of volcanic activities in the East African Highlands and human evolution, while promoting the ideals of respecting, conforming to and protecting nature.
\n
"It was a novel experience for everyone," said Wu Xingyuan, a project member from the Tianjin Center.
\n
The geopark provides a lush habitat with abundant water and grass for 300,000 wild animals, including wildebeest, zebras, lions, rhinoceroses and elephants, creating a self-sustaining tropical savanna ecosystem.
\n
"Once, while sitting in the vehicle, we saw a lion lying right by the car window," Wu recalled. "Thus, we have to hire armed security personnel to manage the dangers posed by wildlife."
\n
To protect these animals, primitive dirt paths are maintained to prevent damage to their hooves. Additionally, work must cease, and everyone must leave by 5 pm, returning the area to the wildlife, Wu said.
\n
"Another distinctive feature of the geopark is that it is home to nearly 400,000 residents, with the vast majority being Maasai," Wu added.
\n
To honor these indigenous people who have lived here for generations, the team has organized tours where visitors can immerse themselves in the Maasai way of life, sample their traditional food and dance alongside them.
\n
Additionally, the team has implemented a one-month talent training program for local residents, providing them with comprehensive knowledge about the geopark. This includes basic geological knowledge, the formation mechanisms of significant geological heritage sites, as well as training in the use of geological disaster monitor equipment.
\n
The hard work bore fruit when UNESCO successfully revalidated the geopark in December last year, and the project is on track for completion by November.
\n
Zhang Jianping, vice-president of the Global Geoparks Network and a professor at China University of Geosciences (Beijing), emphasized the "extreme importance" of China's foreign-aid project for the geopark. He noted that it has enhanced local infrastructure and economic opportunities while boosting cultural exchanges and ecological protection.
\n
"As one of the only two global geoparks in Africa — the other is in Morocco — the Ngorongoro-Lengai Global Geopark is rich in geological, biological and cultural resources. Its conservation is quite good, but the geopark management is relatively weak," Zhang said.
\n
"The authorities and staff members need to fully understand the philosophy of UNESCO Global Geoparks. Therefore, capacity building is very important for them, as it can lead them to pay more attention to considering local residents' needs and aspirations. It is greatly appreciated that this project included the training courses," he added.
\n
Zhang Zhonghui, a senior engineer and a member of the Geological Society of China, described the foreign-aid project as "a paragon of international cooperation".
\n
"The project has not only helped Tanzania create a batch of distinctive cultural and tourism products and activities but also achieved long-term empowerment through personnel training and improvements in local livelihoods," Zhang Zhonghui said.
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