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The world's largest commercial 3D-printed pharmaceutical production facility is taking shape in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Once it begins operations, it is expected to produce up to 300 million tablets annually.

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Upon entering Triastek's facility in Jiangning high-tech zone of Nanjing, you will find no traditional assembly lines. Instead, the facility features fully automated, autonomous, digital precision 3D-printing devices.

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The devices operate like paintbrushes on a three-dimensional canvas, applying more than 100,000 monitoring points to layer drug materials into pre-designed structures to "draw" uniquely shaped tablets.

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Traditional tablet production involves a complex process of granulation, mixing, tableting, coating and blister packaging. In contrast, 3D-printed drugs require only three steps: blending and melting, printing, and packaging.

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This approach offers advantages in terms of structural design, production efficiency, cost, and quality control, according to Deng Feihuang, vice-president of technology at Triastek. Unlike traditional tablets, which are solid blocks or have simple layers, 3D printing allows for more complex internal structures.

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Printed tablets also come with additional advancements. They can be designed to release drugs at a controlled rate, preventing fluctuations in blood drug concentration. Additionally, a "positioning system" can be incorporated to deliver the tablet precisely to different parts of the gastrointestinal tract to maximize its therapeutic effects.

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Beyond these benefits, 3D printing offers further advantages over traditional pharmaceutical processes. The drug production process is digitally controlled, ensuring the precise traceability of each tablet's quality. Moreover, the development cycle is significantly shortened; what once took years can now be completed in just a few months.

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Jiangsu Medical Products Administration recently granted Triastek the country's first pharmaceutical production license for 3D-printed drugs. This achievement marks a major milestone for China's 3D printing pharmaceutical technology, as it becomes the second company in the world, after US company Aprecia, to commercialize 3D-printed drugs.

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Triastek's first 3D-printed drug, the anticoagulant Apixaban tablet (T20j), has completed pharmaceutical research and clinical trials. The company plans to submit a marketing application to the National Medical Products Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation in September, for market approval.

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"Our company is currently constructing a second 3D-printed drug production line for hormone drugs, which we expect to complete by December this year, along with the second phase of our production base," said Deng.

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Triastek also has more than 10 3D-printed drug products currently in phase I or phase II clinical trials, including large and small molecule drugs.

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Multiple service institutions, including the Nanjing branch of Jiangsu Medical Products Administration's Review and Inspection Center and the Nanjing Institute for Food and Drug Control, have established facilities in Jiangning high-tech zone.

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The park offers various research and pilot-scale platforms covering more than 1 million square meters, providing comprehensive technical and talent support for biopharmaceutical companies such as Triastek.

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"Behind the efficient service is the coordinated effort and support from multiple levels of provincial, municipal and Jiangning high-tech zone departments," Deng said.

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The world's largest commercial 3D-printed pharmaceutical production facility is taking shape in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. Once it begins operations, it is expected to produce up to 300 million tablets annually.

\n

Upon entering Triastek's facility in Jiangning high-tech zone of Nanjing, you will find no traditional assembly lines. Instead, the facility features fully automated, autonomous, digital precision 3D-printing devices.

\n

The devices operate like paintbrushes on a three-dimensional canvas, applying more than 100,000 monitoring points to layer drug materials into pre-designed structures to "draw" uniquely shaped tablets.

\n

Traditional tablet production involves a complex process of granulation, mixing, tableting, coating and blister packaging. In contrast, 3D-printed drugs require only three steps: blending and melting, printing, and packaging.

\n

This approach offers advantages in terms of structural design, production efficiency, cost, and quality control, according to Deng Feihuang, vice-president of technology at Triastek. Unlike traditional tablets, which are solid blocks or have simple layers, 3D printing allows for more complex internal structures.

\n

Printed tablets also come with additional advancements. They can be designed to release drugs at a controlled rate, preventing fluctuations in blood drug concentration. Additionally, a "positioning system" can be incorporated to deliver the tablet precisely to different parts of the gastrointestinal tract to maximize its therapeutic effects.

\n

Beyond these benefits, 3D printing offers further advantages over traditional pharmaceutical processes. The drug production process is digitally controlled, ensuring the precise traceability of each tablet's quality. Moreover, the development cycle is significantly shortened; what once took years can now be completed in just a few months.

\n

Jiangsu Medical Products Administration recently granted Triastek the country's first pharmaceutical production license for 3D-printed drugs. This achievement marks a major milestone for China's 3D printing pharmaceutical technology, as it becomes the second company in the world, after US company Aprecia, to commercialize 3D-printed drugs.

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Triastek's first 3D-printed drug, the anticoagulant Apixaban tablet (T20j), has completed pharmaceutical research and clinical trials. The company plans to submit a marketing application to the National Medical Products Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation in September, for market approval.

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"Our company is currently constructing a second 3D-printed drug production line for hormone drugs, which we expect to complete by December this year, along with the second phase of our production base," said Deng.

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Triastek also has more than 10 3D-printed drug products currently in phase I or phase II clinical trials, including large and small molecule drugs.

\n

Multiple service institutions, including the Nanjing branch of Jiangsu Medical Products Administration's Review and Inspection Center and the Nanjing Institute for Food and Drug Control, have established facilities in Jiangning high-tech zone.

\n

The park offers various research and pilot-scale platforms covering more than 1 million square meters, providing comprehensive technical and talent support for biopharmaceutical companies such as Triastek.

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"Behind the efficient service is the coordinated effort and support from multiple levels of provincial, municipal and Jiangning high-tech zone departments," Deng said.

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cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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China has become one of the safest countries in the world thanks to robust legislation aimed at safeguarding national security and a sustained crackdown on crime, officials said on Friday.

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During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China's efforts to combat violations and offenses have been intensified, resulting in a 25.7 percent decrease in criminal cases filed in 2024 compared with the previous year, said Yin Bai, secretary-general of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. "Our country has been widely recognized as one of the safest across the world," Yin said at a news conference held by the State Council Information Office.

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To guarantee national security and maintain social stability, multiple laws have been enacted over the past five years, including those on data security, foreign relations and the coast guard, and measures taken against foreign sanctions and organized crimes, said Shen Chunyao, head of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

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Other major laws, such as the Supervision Law, the Criminal Law and the Counter-Espionage Law, have been amended during the period to further ensure national security, Shen said.

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While expanding and refining the legislative toolbox in the security field, Chinese courts have focused on combating organized crimes, telecom fraud and cyberbullying, said He Xiaorong, vice-president of the Supreme People's Court, adding that more than 5.23 million criminal cases were concluded in the past five years. "Figures have demonstrated the judiciary's firm commitment to safeguarding national security and social stability. They've also underscored the judicial role in providing strong support for building a safer and more law-abiding China," he said.

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In addition, Chinese police have taken steps to improve security-related regulations and standardize enforcement actions, said Vice-Minister of Public Security Yang Weilin. "We've contributed to formulating laws to address new security issues, such as telecom fraud, and collaborated with the top court and the top procuratorate to release a series of guidelines to crack down on online rumors, cyberbullying and cross-border gambling," Yang said.

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He added that video, audio recording and digital monitoring have been introduced in case handling, including on-site law enforcement and interrogations, to ensure greater transparency in police affairs. "We'll continue improving law enforcement methods and enhance our enforcement capabilities, making every effort to help build a safer and law-abiding country."

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Foreign aid isn't dying; it's in deep trouble. Just look at Seville, where the United States — the world's largest development donor not long ago — didn't even bother to send a delegation to the global aid summit.

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While Washington's development agency, USAID (United States Agency for International Development), is now slated for complete dissolution after seeing its budget slashed by 80 percent under President Donald Trump, Germany's development budget has fallen from 2021 to 2025, with humanitarian assistance halved. The United Kingdom and France have followed suit. Once proud champions of global responsibility are now quietly retreating.

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What's behind this retreat? It's not just fiscal belt-tightening. Some claim it's disillusionment. Many voters, and politicians, have come to believe that aid doesn't work. They're not entirely wrong.

\n

Despite decades of large reported aid — more than $200 billion annually in global aid in recent years — evidence of consistent success is underwhelming. Growth? Spotty. Poverty reduction? Inconsistent. Institutional development? Patchy, at best. It's tempting to blame waste, corruption, or poor execution.

\n

But the real problem is deeper: much of what we call "development aid" isn't designed to promote development in the first place.

\n

Let's be honest. A large chunk of aid has little to do with helping the poor and everything to do with donor priorities. Rich countries use aid to reward allies, fight migration, secure commercial deals, or polish their moral image by tackling global challenges like climate change and/or gender inequality.

\n

There's nothing inherently wrong with these goals. But let's not pretend they're about spurring growth or improving lives. This misalignment explains the skepticism. When development outcomes are weak, it's often because aid wasn't really aimed there in the first place.

\n

Moreover, if aid numbers are inflated by including large sums of money that are spent in donor rather than recipient countries, aid looks inefficient.

\n

Enter China, which has rewritten the script on development cooperation. The country does not bother with the same rhetorical gymnastics. Instead of using aid to promote liberal norms or push political reforms, it funds what recipients ask for — usually infrastructure. Roads, ports, power stations. Concrete, not conditions.

\n

While Western donors have shifted toward sprawling social agendas, China's model has put economic transformation back at the center. And many countries in the Global South are applauding it for that.

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So, if Western aid is bloated and politicized, and Chinese aid is strategic, where does that leave us? Here's my proposal: it's time to reboot the aid system from the ground up, borrowing the best from both models while fixing their limitations.

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First, there is a need to stop lumping everything together. Aid today is a catch-all term covering wildly different goals. We need to disentangle three things. First, humanitarian aid — life-saving but short-term interventions like disaster relief or refugee support — deserves its own budget line.

\n

Let us not call it "development". Second, public goods — like pandemic preparedness or climate mitigation — should be funded multilaterally and judged by their global impact, not by whether or not they raise incomes in, say, Zambia. And third, development aid proper must return to its roots: long-term investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare that empower countries to grow on their own terms.

\n

China, to its credit, has kept its focus on infrastructure, a sector Western donors largely abandoned. But for aid to really work, it needs more than cement. It needs accountability.

\n

In extreme cases, unconditional cash transfers to citizens can get aid to the people who need it most, without empowering corrupt elites.

\n

The bottom line is that we can't afford to let aid become a victim of its own confusion. If donors want to preserve public support, they must be honest about what aid is for, and what it's not for. If they aim for everything, they achieve nothing. The solution is not to walk away from aid, but to give it a clearer purpose, a leaner structure, and greater accountability. China and Western donors both have valuable lessons to offer.

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Let's stop pretending one model is perfect. Instead, let's combine the West's tools for transparency and evaluation with China's focus on visible development.

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The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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Foreign aid isn't dying; it's in deep trouble. Just look at Seville, where the United States — the world's largest development donor not long ago — didn't even bother to send a delegation to the global aid summit.

\n

While Washington's development agency, USAID (United States Agency for International Development), is now slated for complete dissolution after seeing its budget slashed by 80 percent under President Donald Trump, Germany's development budget has fallen from 2021 to 2025, with humanitarian assistance halved. The United Kingdom and France have followed suit. Once proud champions of global responsibility are now quietly retreating.

\n

What's behind this retreat? It's not just fiscal belt-tightening. Some claim it's disillusionment. Many voters, and politicians, have come to believe that aid doesn't work. They're not entirely wrong.

\n

Despite decades of large reported aid — more than $200 billion annually in global aid in recent years — evidence of consistent success is underwhelming. Growth? Spotty. Poverty reduction? Inconsistent. Institutional development? Patchy, at best. It's tempting to blame waste, corruption, or poor execution.

\n

But the real problem is deeper: much of what we call "development aid" isn't designed to promote development in the first place.

\n

Let's be honest. A large chunk of aid has little to do with helping the poor and everything to do with donor priorities. Rich countries use aid to reward allies, fight migration, secure commercial deals, or polish their moral image by tackling global challenges like climate change and/or gender inequality.

\n

There's nothing inherently wrong with these goals. But let's not pretend they're about spurring growth or improving lives. This misalignment explains the skepticism. When development outcomes are weak, it's often because aid wasn't really aimed there in the first place.

\n

Moreover, if aid numbers are inflated by including large sums of money that are spent in donor rather than recipient countries, aid looks inefficient.

\n

Enter China, which has rewritten the script on development cooperation. The country does not bother with the same rhetorical gymnastics. Instead of using aid to promote liberal norms or push political reforms, it funds what recipients ask for — usually infrastructure. Roads, ports, power stations. Concrete, not conditions.

\n

While Western donors have shifted toward sprawling social agendas, China's model has put economic transformation back at the center. And many countries in the Global South are applauding it for that.

\n

So, if Western aid is bloated and politicized, and Chinese aid is strategic, where does that leave us? Here's my proposal: it's time to reboot the aid system from the ground up, borrowing the best from both models while fixing their limitations.

\n

First, there is a need to stop lumping everything together. Aid today is a catch-all term covering wildly different goals. We need to disentangle three things. First, humanitarian aid — life-saving but short-term interventions like disaster relief or refugee support — deserves its own budget line.

\n

Let us not call it "development". Second, public goods — like pandemic preparedness or climate mitigation — should be funded multilaterally and judged by their global impact, not by whether or not they raise incomes in, say, Zambia. And third, development aid proper must return to its roots: long-term investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare that empower countries to grow on their own terms.

\n

China, to its credit, has kept its focus on infrastructure, a sector Western donors largely abandoned. But for aid to really work, it needs more than cement. It needs accountability.

\n

In extreme cases, unconditional cash transfers to citizens can get aid to the people who need it most, without empowering corrupt elites.

\n

The bottom line is that we can't afford to let aid become a victim of its own confusion. If donors want to preserve public support, they must be honest about what aid is for, and what it's not for. If they aim for everything, they achieve nothing. The solution is not to walk away from aid, but to give it a clearer purpose, a leaner structure, and greater accountability. China and Western donors both have valuable lessons to offer.

\n

Let's stop pretending one model is perfect. Instead, let's combine the West's tools for transparency and evaluation with China's focus on visible development.

\n

The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

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Auto market maintains growth momentum

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China's auto market maintained steady expansion in August, with both production and sales seeing double-digit increases, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed. The country's auto output reached about 2.82 million units last month, a 13 percent increase from the same period a year ago, while auto sales stood at nearly 2.86 million units, representing a 16.4 percent year-on-year increase, the data show. Domestic auto sales climbed 15.6 percent year-on-year to around 2.25 million units, while domestic sales of traditional fuel vehicles climbed 12.9 percent, marking a third straight month of growth.

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China's medical prowess on the rise

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China has risen to second place in the world in terms of new drug development, with domestic drugs under research accounting for over a fifth of the global total, according to the National Health Commission. In recent years, a series of innovative medicines developed by China, including some anti-cancer drugs, have been approved for market launch, filling gaps in the country's portfolio of homegrown treatments.

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With just under 100 days to go until Dec 18, when Customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port will be completely independent island-wide, Hainan is witnessing a surge of interest from leading private enterprises.

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Prominent business leaders, including Yu Minhong, chairman of New Oriental, Liu Yonghao, chairman of New Hope Group, Li Shufu, chairman of Geely, alongside executives from tech giants like Huawei and Unitree Robotics, have recently led delegations to the island to explore opportunities and negotiate collaborations with local companies.

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"Choosing Hainan is choosing opportunity, and investing in Hainan is investing in the future" has become the defining principle of this critical countdown phase, experts said.

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Yu of New Oriental has visited Hainan four times this year, accumulating over 25 days on the island. He said that New Oriental's training center for students who have studied abroad, located in Lingshui Li autonomous county, is expected to commence operations by the end of this year. The center will provide comprehensive project services and entrepreneurial support for returning overseas students and start-up founders.

\n

This wave of investment is materializing into concrete projects. Recent weeks have seen the signing of over 40 key agreements, covering sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, high-end manufacturing, the digital economy, tropical agriculture and aerospace technology. Each project signifies deeper industrial chain integration and upgrading, demonstrating the active participation of private enterprises in the Hainan Free Trade Port's development.

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"We are further deepening cooperation with leading companies in Hainan's characteristic breeding and green food processing sectors," said Liu of New Hope. The group is co-building the "Haiken New Hope" brand with Hainan State Farms Investment Holding Group Co Ltd, also known as Haiken Group.

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Customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port will be completely independent island-wide from Dec 18. "This is a signature project of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction and will provide a rare development opportunity for the growth of the private economy," stated Li of Geely.

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The vitality of the private economy is already a cornerstone of Hainan's development. As of the end of June, Hainan province is home to more than 3.6 million private market entities, accounting for 97.54 percent of all market entities in the province. Among these, 937,200 are private enterprises. These entities contribute approximately 61 percent of the province's GDP and provide nearly 90 percent of its jobs, making them an indispensable force driving the FTP's growth, according to official data.

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Yu Tao, a researcher at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies in Haikou, Hainan province, said the island-wide independent Customs operation will preserve the Hainan FTP's close economic ties with the Chinese mainland and support the development of a unified national market.

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The new policy, approved by China's finance, Customs and tax authorities, will exempt about 6,600 product categories — 74 percent of all taxable items — from import duties, value-added tax and consumption tax, up from the current 1,900 in Hainan. Goods imported by eligible entities from abroad, except those on a restricted list, will qualify for the exemptions.

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masi@chinadaily.com.cn

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With just under 100 days to go until Dec 18, when Customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port will be completely independent island-wide, Hainan is witnessing a surge of interest from leading private enterprises.

\n

Prominent business leaders, including Yu Minhong, chairman of New Oriental, Liu Yonghao, chairman of New Hope Group, Li Shufu, chairman of Geely, alongside executives from tech giants like Huawei and Unitree Robotics, have recently led delegations to the island to explore opportunities and negotiate collaborations with local companies.

\n

"Choosing Hainan is choosing opportunity, and investing in Hainan is investing in the future" has become the defining principle of this critical countdown phase, experts said.

\n

Yu of New Oriental has visited Hainan four times this year, accumulating over 25 days on the island. He said that New Oriental's training center for students who have studied abroad, located in Lingshui Li autonomous county, is expected to commence operations by the end of this year. The center will provide comprehensive project services and entrepreneurial support for returning overseas students and start-up founders.

\n

This wave of investment is materializing into concrete projects. Recent weeks have seen the signing of over 40 key agreements, covering sectors such as biopharmaceuticals, high-end manufacturing, the digital economy, tropical agriculture and aerospace technology. Each project signifies deeper industrial chain integration and upgrading, demonstrating the active participation of private enterprises in the Hainan Free Trade Port's development.

\n

"We are further deepening cooperation with leading companies in Hainan's characteristic breeding and green food processing sectors," said Liu of New Hope. The group is co-building the "Haiken New Hope" brand with Hainan State Farms Investment Holding Group Co Ltd, also known as Haiken Group.

\n

Customs operations at the Hainan Free Trade Port will be completely independent island-wide from Dec 18. "This is a signature project of the Hainan Free Trade Port construction and will provide a rare development opportunity for the growth of the private economy," stated Li of Geely.

\n

The vitality of the private economy is already a cornerstone of Hainan's development. As of the end of June, Hainan province is home to more than 3.6 million private market entities, accounting for 97.54 percent of all market entities in the province. Among these, 937,200 are private enterprises. These entities contribute approximately 61 percent of the province's GDP and provide nearly 90 percent of its jobs, making them an indispensable force driving the FTP's growth, according to official data.

\n

Yu Tao, a researcher at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies in Haikou, Hainan province, said the island-wide independent Customs operation will preserve the Hainan FTP's close economic ties with the Chinese mainland and support the development of a unified national market.

\n

The new policy, approved by China's finance, Customs and tax authorities, will exempt about 6,600 product categories — 74 percent of all taxable items — from import duties, value-added tax and consumption tax, up from the current 1,900 in Hainan. Goods imported by eligible entities from abroad, except those on a restricted list, will qualify for the exemptions.

\n

masi@chinadaily.com.cn

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SOUTH AFRICA

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Top court rules men can take wives' surnames

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South Africa's top court ruled on Thursday that men should be able to take their wives' surnames and a law that prevented this amounted to unfair gender discrimination. The Constitutional Court said the legal ban served no legitimate government purpose and was suspended, paving the way for parliament to enact amendments to the legislation. While men were deprived of the ability to take their wives' surnames, the discrimination was "far more insidious" for women, the ruling said. The case was brought to court by two couples, one of which wanted to honor the woman's parents, who died when she was young. In the other case, the woman wanted to maintain her ties to her family's surname, as she was an only child. Provisions allowing men to assume their wives' surnames on marriage are already in place in other countries, mainly in Europe and in certain US states.

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BELARUS

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Lukashenko meets envoy from Washington

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met on Thursday with John Cole, representative of US President Donald Trump, to discuss sanctions, prisoner issues and broader efforts to improve bilateral relations, the Belarusian leader's press office has said. During the discussions, Lukashenko expressed readiness to address Washington's concerns over the release of individuals imprisoned in Belarus. The Belarusian president said the economic sphere remains the most important area for bilateral cooperation, noting that Belarus is interested in expanding economic cooperation with the United States. For his part, Cole described the recent lifting of sanctions on the Belarusian airline Belavia as an initial step and expressed hope that progress on prisoner issues could lead to further normalization of relations.

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With almost two months remaining until COP30, a symposium held in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, promoted discussions about the relationship between society and forests, as well as how to build on the conference that will take place in Belem, Brazil. The event highlighted that cooperation between China and Brazil could lead the world toward a new economic dynamic with better use of biodiversity.

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Mirey Atallah, chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Division at the United Nations Environment Programme, opened the symposium by reflecting on the rise in the planet's temperature and the necessity for all types of solutions to this problem. She argued that cooperation among nations from the Global South is key to combining economic development with tackling climate change.

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"China and Brazil scientists and research institutions are really breaking new ground, and we are very honored to be in the background of that process," said Atallah.

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Pan Ming, director of the ecological environment bureau in Huzhou, added to Atallah's remark, saying that "forests are the lungs of the planet and biodiversity is the foundation of life and the basis of human survival and development".

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"Brazil is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. China, too, is vast and rich in biodiversity," he noted.

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For Andre Andrade, director at the executive secretariat of the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, COP30 presents an opportunity to implement programs that focus on tackling climate change and the energy transition beyond fossil fuels. He called this conference the "implementation COP", but argued that it's a challenge to permanently establish forests and climate on the agendas of national and foreign governments.

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Forests underlined

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The executive director of COP30, Ana Toni, emphasized that environmental preservation is a recognized necessity for sustainable food production. Aligned with this idea, the symposium discussed land use. One of the debated subjects was the increase of native forests on farms as one of the solutions for climate change.

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Andre Guimaraes, executive director at Amazon Environmental Research Institute, used Brazilian soybeans as an example. He asserted that production is elevated closest to native vegetation. During panel discussions, it was mentioned that Brazil faces challenges in mobilizing some local governments and food producers, implementing sustainability rules and combating forest fires.

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Xue Huidan, a scholar at Beijing University of Technology, said that imports of Brazilian soy to China have increased significantly since 2018, and the current moment is very "favorable" to grow trade between the countries. However, she argued that it could increase deforestation and declared that "China has been sharing its regulations with Brazil" to deal with this issue.

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Lu Qi, chief scientist at the Chinese Academy of Forestry, noted that "China has the largest restoration program". For him, "both nations have similar challenges of environmental development, but also can create opportunities for society and policymakers to work collectively, sharing knowledge about restoration as well as the damage made by human activities. Therefore, they can jointly address climate change, biodiversity and other obstacles together".

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Li Zhiqing, a scholar of green finance at the Fudan University in Shanghai, declared that "to protect the environment is to secure people". He explained that China has applied very strict ecological protection policies and also conducted research on green insurance. One study was about compensation for damage caused by wildlife.

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Lu Zhi, founder of Peking University's Center for Nature and Society, pointed out that reforestation is still a challenge in the world, because "the value of biodiversity is not internalized" yet. She said that China has worked hard over the past 40 years and has changed its protocols to increase native species and biodiversity.

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Lu also highlighted the Tropical Forest Forever Facility.

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"TFFF will probably have an opportunity to set up some real incentives to protect the diversified forests and natural or near-natural forests."

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This new investment platform will be launched during COP30 to compensate nations that preserve their tropical forests.

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During the symposium, China Jiliang University and Amazon Environmental Research Institute launched the Sino-Brazilian Sustainable Development Center. They signed a partnership to conduct joint research on the impacts of climate change and the opportunities in technology and food systems, with solutions based on nature and in both rural and urban contexts.

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"Both sides have a lot of potential for collaboration in climate change, biodiversity, agriculture and also nature, conservation and protection," said Yu Wei, executive director of the Carbon Neutrality and Green Development Research Centre at China Jiliang University.

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With almost two months remaining until COP30, a symposium held in the Brazilian capital, Brasilia, promoted discussions about the relationship between society and forests, as well as how to build on the conference that will take place in Belem, Brazil. The event highlighted that cooperation between China and Brazil could lead the world toward a new economic dynamic with better use of biodiversity.

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Mirey Atallah, chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Division at the United Nations Environment Programme, opened the symposium by reflecting on the rise in the planet's temperature and the necessity for all types of solutions to this problem. She argued that cooperation among nations from the Global South is key to combining economic development with tackling climate change.

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"China and Brazil scientists and research institutions are really breaking new ground, and we are very honored to be in the background of that process," said Atallah.

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Pan Ming, director of the ecological environment bureau in Huzhou, added to Atallah's remark, saying that "forests are the lungs of the planet and biodiversity is the foundation of life and the basis of human survival and development".

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"Brazil is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. China, too, is vast and rich in biodiversity," he noted.

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For Andre Andrade, director at the executive secretariat of the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, COP30 presents an opportunity to implement programs that focus on tackling climate change and the energy transition beyond fossil fuels. He called this conference the "implementation COP", but argued that it's a challenge to permanently establish forests and climate on the agendas of national and foreign governments.

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Forests underlined

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The executive director of COP30, Ana Toni, emphasized that environmental preservation is a recognized necessity for sustainable food production. Aligned with this idea, the symposium discussed land use. One of the debated subjects was the increase of native forests on farms as one of the solutions for climate change.

\n

Andre Guimaraes, executive director at Amazon Environmental Research Institute, used Brazilian soybeans as an example. He asserted that production is elevated closest to native vegetation. During panel discussions, it was mentioned that Brazil faces challenges in mobilizing some local governments and food producers, implementing sustainability rules and combating forest fires.

\n

Xue Huidan, a scholar at Beijing University of Technology, said that imports of Brazilian soy to China have increased significantly since 2018, and the current moment is very "favorable" to grow trade between the countries. However, she argued that it could increase deforestation and declared that "China has been sharing its regulations with Brazil" to deal with this issue.

\n

Lu Qi, chief scientist at the Chinese Academy of Forestry, noted that "China has the largest restoration program". For him, "both nations have similar challenges of environmental development, but also can create opportunities for society and policymakers to work collectively, sharing knowledge about restoration as well as the damage made by human activities. Therefore, they can jointly address climate change, biodiversity and other obstacles together".

\n

Li Zhiqing, a scholar of green finance at the Fudan University in Shanghai, declared that "to protect the environment is to secure people". He explained that China has applied very strict ecological protection policies and also conducted research on green insurance. One study was about compensation for damage caused by wildlife.

\n

Lu Zhi, founder of Peking University's Center for Nature and Society, pointed out that reforestation is still a challenge in the world, because "the value of biodiversity is not internalized" yet. She said that China has worked hard over the past 40 years and has changed its protocols to increase native species and biodiversity.

\n

Lu also highlighted the Tropical Forest Forever Facility.

\n

"TFFF will probably have an opportunity to set up some real incentives to protect the diversified forests and natural or near-natural forests."

\n

This new investment platform will be launched during COP30 to compensate nations that preserve their tropical forests.

\n

During the symposium, China Jiliang University and Amazon Environmental Research Institute launched the Sino-Brazilian Sustainable Development Center. They signed a partnership to conduct joint research on the impacts of climate change and the opportunities in technology and food systems, with solutions based on nature and in both rural and urban contexts.

\n

"Both sides have a lot of potential for collaboration in climate change, biodiversity, agriculture and also nature, conservation and protection," said Yu Wei, executive director of the Carbon Neutrality and Green Development Research Centre at China Jiliang University.

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DM/01 2022, a limited-edition vintage released by Don Melchor winery.

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Don Melchor winery in Chile's Maipo Valley.

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The Beijing launch of DM/01 2022 marks another step forward for Chilean premium wine in one of its most dynamic markets.

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In 1883, pre-phylloxera Bordeaux grapevines were first planted in Chile's Maipo Valley. More than a century later, Don Melchor winery has become one of the country's most celebrated names, with a reputation as one of the world's leading wine producers and over 16 vintages rated above 95 points by the International Wine Press.

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This month, the winery unveiled its latest creation in China — DM/01 2022, a limited-edition vintage sourced from the historic Parcel No 1 in Puente Alto. The launch event, nearly 20,000 kilometers from its origin, marks another step forward for Chilean premium wine in one of its most dynamic markets.

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China has emerged as a key destination for bottled Chilean wine, with the South American country now ranking 5th in the world by export value and fourth by volume. In recent years, Chilean wine has accounted for 15 to 20 percent of China's imports, placing it firmly among the top suppliers, according to Pablo Arriaran Ahumada, Chile's ambassador to China.

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At the same time, China's wine market is expanding rapidly. The value of the Chinese wine market is projected to grow from 268.6 billion yuan ($37.7 billion) in 2021 to 462.4 billion yuan by 2026 — an impressive compound annual growth rate of 11.5 percent, according to GlobalData, an analytics company.

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These shifts reflect a broader consumer transition toward quality and authenticity, especially among millennials and Generation Z (those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s), who are driving demand toward niche, premium labels beyond the traditional staples, creating new opportunities for producers like Don Melchor.

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Enrique Tirado, Don Melchor's exclusive winemaker since 1997, describes the wine as a break from the estate's traditional blends. "This vintage expresses the pure essence of our most treasured plot, offering a unique reflection of our terroir and craftsmanship," he says.

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The wine will be distributed through China Duty Free Group's retail channels. Sun Fang, CDFG's vice-president, says the collaboration reflects the evolving tastes of Chinese consumers: "Demand is becoming more diverse, especially among younger generations. Whiskey is growing quickly, and premium wine is also seeing strong, more rational growth."

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Sun notes that travel retail serves a focused audience of both local consumers and international visitors, and this wine is not only for China's domestic market, but also for travelers seeking unique experiences.

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Ahumada calls the launch "a celebration of history, culture and friendship" between the two nations. "Chile is recognized worldwide for its natural diversity and the quality of its products. Among them, wine holds a very special place. It is not only one of our main exports, but also a symbol of our national identity," he says.

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He emphasizes that the growing presence of Chilean wine in China reflects more than trade ties: "Thanks to our Free Trade Agreement and deepening cooperation, Chile has become one of China's leading wine suppliers. But what we value most is seeing how Chinese consumers have developed a genuine appreciation for Chilean wine, recognizing its authenticity and strong connection with nature."

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He adds that wine plays a cultural role that transcends commerce: "Wine is more than a product; it is a story told through the land, the climate, and the people who cultivate it. Each glass carries with it a piece of Chilean heritage and a message of friendship."

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Looking ahead, the ambassador hopes events like this will encourage greater cultural exchange.

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"We see wine as a cultural ambassador of Chile," he says. "It is meant to be shared, to inspire conversation, and to serve as a universal language that brings people closer. In each toast, there is an opportunity to build a bridge between our nations."

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liyingxue@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize honors North Macedonian poet Nikola Madzirov in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on August 30, recognizing his contributions to the literary world.

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Late August saw Guangzhou transform into a living stage for verse, where voices from across continents converged in celebration of poetry's power to bridge cultures. Over 100 poets, writers, and readers gathered for the 16th and 17th editions of The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize, turning the southern Chinese city into a vibrant hub of rhythm and reflection.

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This year, the awards honored British poet of Indian descent Bhanu Kapil and North Macedonian poet Nikola Madzirov on Aug 30, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the literary world.

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Established in 2005 by Chinese poet Huang Lihai, The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize is an esteemed annual award dedicated to discovering and honoring poets who demonstrate spiritual depth and linguistic creativity. The prize also serves as a bridge for cultural exchange, connecting Chinese poetry with global perspectives.

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The prize gained significant attention in 2011 when it was awarded to Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer, who later received the Nobel Prize in Literature that same year. Other notable winners include Portuguese poet Eugenio de Andrade, Russian poet Inna Lisnyanskaya, Slovenian poet Tomaz Salamun, Polish poet Adam Zagajewski, and American poet Rita Dove, among others.

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Javier Yanez, president of the Santiago International Poetry Festival in Chile, while attending the ceremony in Guangzhou, said the award and its platform not only bring recognition and respect to the winners but also amplify their voices in a way that is unique on the global stage.

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This year, the 16th award was presented to Bhanu Kapil, with hopes of introducing her work to the Chinese poetry community. In his award statement, Huang praised Kapil's unwavering exploration and profound authenticity, noting how her writing reflects the turbulence of our times and awakens societal conscience.

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Accepting the award via video, Kapil expressed her gratitude, emphasizing the joy of connecting with fellow poets: "The best part of being a poet, after all, has been time spent with other poets, listening to their poems. As in: Who are we when we are not with each other? Who are we when we are not alone?"

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For the 17th award, Huang highlighted Nikola Madzirov's poetry, rooted deeply in Balkan memory and offering new insights into pain, hope, and humanity. Madzirov, a celebrated poet, essayist, and translator, is recognized as a leading voice of 21st-century Eastern European poetry, carrying forward the tradition of greats like Polish poets Czes�0�0aw Milosz and Zbigniew Herbert.

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Huang said: "Nikola Madzirov's poetry is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of Balkan memory. He passes through the inevitability of fate, crosses the ruins of history and the fissures of culture, and emerges from the fog of an era to offer us a new beacon by which to understand pain, hope, and humanity.

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"His writing is a dual practice between the presence of life and the cry of the spirit, safeguarding the light among human beings, where, in the depths of ashes, the unextinguished spark of poetry remains."

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In his acceptance speech, Madzirov expressed deep gratitude to Huang and the contemporary Chinese poets he engages with, reflecting on the transient nature of awards and the enduring journey of creation.

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"The greatest impact of awards comes when they fade into oblivion, when you stop remembering them, when you are ready to begin again — from the frightening emptiness of the page and the screen, from the silence of your own shout," he said.

\n

Looking back on the award's founding two decades ago, Huang reflected on his vision of fostering dialogue with the world's great literary minds. He noted that while poetry may remain niche, it continues to be the highest expression of the human spirit. "The Poetry and People-International Poetry Award will continue to be awarded, honoring the vibrant human spirit, time, ideals, and the hope carried forward by language," he said.

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yangyangs@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize honors North Macedonian poet Nikola Madzirov in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on August 30, recognizing his contributions to the literary world.

\n

Late August saw Guangzhou transform into a living stage for verse, where voices from across continents converged in celebration of poetry's power to bridge cultures. Over 100 poets, writers, and readers gathered for the 16th and 17th editions of The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize, turning the southern Chinese city into a vibrant hub of rhythm and reflection.

\n

This year, the awards honored British poet of Indian descent Bhanu Kapil and North Macedonian poet Nikola Madzirov on Aug 30, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the literary world.

\n

Established in 2005 by Chinese poet Huang Lihai, The Poetry and People — International Poetry Prize is an esteemed annual award dedicated to discovering and honoring poets who demonstrate spiritual depth and linguistic creativity. The prize also serves as a bridge for cultural exchange, connecting Chinese poetry with global perspectives.

\n

The prize gained significant attention in 2011 when it was awarded to Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer, who later received the Nobel Prize in Literature that same year. Other notable winners include Portuguese poet Eugenio de Andrade, Russian poet Inna Lisnyanskaya, Slovenian poet Tomaz Salamun, Polish poet Adam Zagajewski, and American poet Rita Dove, among others.

\n

Javier Yanez, president of the Santiago International Poetry Festival in Chile, while attending the ceremony in Guangzhou, said the award and its platform not only bring recognition and respect to the winners but also amplify their voices in a way that is unique on the global stage.

\n

This year, the 16th award was presented to Bhanu Kapil, with hopes of introducing her work to the Chinese poetry community. In his award statement, Huang praised Kapil's unwavering exploration and profound authenticity, noting how her writing reflects the turbulence of our times and awakens societal conscience.

\n

Accepting the award via video, Kapil expressed her gratitude, emphasizing the joy of connecting with fellow poets: "The best part of being a poet, after all, has been time spent with other poets, listening to their poems. As in: Who are we when we are not with each other? Who are we when we are not alone?"

\n

For the 17th award, Huang highlighted Nikola Madzirov's poetry, rooted deeply in Balkan memory and offering new insights into pain, hope, and humanity. Madzirov, a celebrated poet, essayist, and translator, is recognized as a leading voice of 21st-century Eastern European poetry, carrying forward the tradition of greats like Polish poets Czes�0�0aw Milosz and Zbigniew Herbert.

\n

Huang said: "Nikola Madzirov's poetry is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of Balkan memory. He passes through the inevitability of fate, crosses the ruins of history and the fissures of culture, and emerges from the fog of an era to offer us a new beacon by which to understand pain, hope, and humanity.

\n

"His writing is a dual practice between the presence of life and the cry of the spirit, safeguarding the light among human beings, where, in the depths of ashes, the unextinguished spark of poetry remains."

\n

In his acceptance speech, Madzirov expressed deep gratitude to Huang and the contemporary Chinese poets he engages with, reflecting on the transient nature of awards and the enduring journey of creation.

\n

"The greatest impact of awards comes when they fade into oblivion, when you stop remembering them, when you are ready to begin again — from the frightening emptiness of the page and the screen, from the silence of your own shout," he said.

\n

Looking back on the award's founding two decades ago, Huang reflected on his vision of fostering dialogue with the world's great literary minds. He noted that while poetry may remain niche, it continues to be the highest expression of the human spirit. "The Poetry and People-International Poetry Award will continue to be awarded, honoring the vibrant human spirit, time, ideals, and the hope carried forward by language," he said.

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yangyangs@chinadaily.com.cn

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An artiste performs the Samawar dance with a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on his belly at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Tuesday. The dance, which was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of the autonomous region in 2007, is a big draw for visitors. Xinjiang expects to receive millions of tourists in 2025, as this year marks the 70th anniversary of its establishment as an autonomous region.

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A market near a school was fined 1,000 yuan ($140) in punitive damages after being sued by a parent for selling expired snacks priced at 4 yuan, China's top court said on Thursday.

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The Supreme People's Court highlighted the case and the penalty as an example of the judiciary's commitment to ensuring food safety in and around school campuses.

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Seven other similar landmark cases were also released, with the court underscoring the importance of adhering to campus food safety to protect the health of students, the happiness of their families and social development, calling it an important public welfare initiative.

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The court noted that primary and secondary school students are more vulnerable to unwittingly consuming expired or substandard food because they have limited ability to recognize safety standards and limited awareness of legal rights.

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"Some vendors exploit these vulnerabilities of children by selling potentially hazardous food around school areas, which harms the minors' health and needs to be severely punished," it said.

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The top court said that by imposing high punitive costs, the local court was aiming to dissuade similar actions.

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"By increasing the amount of fines, it will not only help deter illegal activities such as selling harmful food to students, but also contribute to creating a safer consumer environment," it added.

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In recent years, the top court has issued multiple legal documents in cooperation with other authorities. One clarified that individuals and organizations will face heavier penalties if they sell harmful food within or near school campuses.

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In another case disclosed on Thursday, a man surnamed Luo was sentenced to seven months in prison and had 120,000 yuan in illicit gains confiscated for selling counterfeit and substandard food products to a college cafeteria. He was also fined 100,000 yuan.

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The court said that from 2020 to March 2021, Luo bought duck breast rolls at 20 yuan per kilogram and sold them as premium beef rolls at 32 to 44 yuan per kg to the university canteen.

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On March 2, 2021, regulators seized unsold frozen "beef rolls" from Luo's market stall and confirmed the products were duck, not beef.

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"Due to its low cost, duck meat is used by vendors such as Luo to impersonate more expensive beef and lamb for illegal earnings," the court said. "To mimic the taste and make detection difficult, these people often add beef or lamb fat and flavorings, and disguise the meat in forms such as jerky, rolls or meatballs, which obscure its original characteristics."

\n

The court stressed that adhering to food safety in school cafeterias is vital to the well-being of students and teachers. Whether operated internally or outsourced, it said, strong supervision is essential. Schools were urged to select reputable, certified suppliers and increase inspections.

\n

Alongside criminal punishment, China has strengthened efforts to ensure children can access safe food. An audit rectification report released in late 2024 said 384 people in eight provincial-level regions have been held accountable for mishandling funds allocated for rural students' meals.

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caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn

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A market near a school was fined 1,000 yuan ($140) in punitive damages after being sued by a parent for selling expired snacks priced at 4 yuan, China's top court said on Thursday.

\n

The Supreme People's Court highlighted the case and the penalty as an example of the judiciary's commitment to ensuring food safety in and around school campuses.

\n

Seven other similar landmark cases were also released, with the court underscoring the importance of adhering to campus food safety to protect the health of students, the happiness of their families and social development, calling it an important public welfare initiative.

\n

The court noted that primary and secondary school students are more vulnerable to unwittingly consuming expired or substandard food because they have limited ability to recognize safety standards and limited awareness of legal rights.

\n

"Some vendors exploit these vulnerabilities of children by selling potentially hazardous food around school areas, which harms the minors' health and needs to be severely punished," it said.

\n

The top court said that by imposing high punitive costs, the local court was aiming to dissuade similar actions.

\n

"By increasing the amount of fines, it will not only help deter illegal activities such as selling harmful food to students, but also contribute to creating a safer consumer environment," it added.

\n

In recent years, the top court has issued multiple legal documents in cooperation with other authorities. One clarified that individuals and organizations will face heavier penalties if they sell harmful food within or near school campuses.

\n

In another case disclosed on Thursday, a man surnamed Luo was sentenced to seven months in prison and had 120,000 yuan in illicit gains confiscated for selling counterfeit and substandard food products to a college cafeteria. He was also fined 100,000 yuan.

\n

The court said that from 2020 to March 2021, Luo bought duck breast rolls at 20 yuan per kilogram and sold them as premium beef rolls at 32 to 44 yuan per kg to the university canteen.

\n

On March 2, 2021, regulators seized unsold frozen "beef rolls" from Luo's market stall and confirmed the products were duck, not beef.

\n

"Due to its low cost, duck meat is used by vendors such as Luo to impersonate more expensive beef and lamb for illegal earnings," the court said. "To mimic the taste and make detection difficult, these people often add beef or lamb fat and flavorings, and disguise the meat in forms such as jerky, rolls or meatballs, which obscure its original characteristics."

\n

The court stressed that adhering to food safety in school cafeterias is vital to the well-being of students and teachers. Whether operated internally or outsourced, it said, strong supervision is essential. Schools were urged to select reputable, certified suppliers and increase inspections.

\n

Alongside criminal punishment, China has strengthened efforts to ensure children can access safe food. An audit rectification report released in late 2024 said 384 people in eight provincial-level regions have been held accountable for mishandling funds allocated for rural students' meals.

\n

caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Pang Zhongwang, a doctoral candidate studying instrument science and technology at Tsinghua University, has once again captured public attention with his heartfelt speech at the school's annual opening ceremony for new students.

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His words, reflecting resilience, gratitude and ambition, have gone viral on social media, resonating deeply with netizens across the country.

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"Tsinghua is big enough to accommodate everyone's imagination and possibilities," Pang told the audience of freshmen.

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He recounted his own journey beginning in 2017, when he entered Tsinghua through a special enrollment plan for students from impoverished families and rural areas. He scored 684 on the national college entrance exam, or gaokao, and received an additional 60 points from the special policy.

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Pang's story is a powerful example of how China's National Special Enrollment Program creates opportunities for students from less-developed regions. The program, which includes the National Special Plan, the University Special Plan and the Local Special Plan, has helped more than 1 million students from central, western and rural regions gain access to elite universities since its establishment in 2012.

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The National Special Plan is designed to enroll students from formerly impoverished regions. The University Special Plan is similar, but specifically targets students from remote areas or regions where minority ethnic groups are dominant. The Local Special Plan aims to recruit rural students within their own provinces.

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Pang, 26, was born into a family facing exceptional challenges in Wuqiao county, Hebei province. His father is unable to communicate with others due to illness, and his mother has a lower-body disability that makes mobility difficult. Pang himself was born with a congenital heart condition.

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He spoke candidly about his initial uncertainties.

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"When I first arrived at Tsinghua, I was excited but also a little lost," Pang said.

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He received a piece of advice from a teacher that resonated with him: "Every student begins with a blank slate here. It's up to you to draw your future."

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The idea inspired him to explore boldly and persevere through challenges.

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"There were moments of self-doubt, but I learned to embrace the process. Getting up after falling down is part of who I am," he told People's Daily, crediting the unwavering optimism his mother has instilled in him since childhood.

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Pang's devotion to his studies and determination to contribute to China's development led him to be named as one of the "People Who Moved China" by China Central Television in 2024.

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Professor Li Liguo of Tsinghua's School of Education told Guangming Daily that the program has not only expanded access to high-quality education, but has also improved basic education standards in less-developed regions.

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The number of students enrolled through the program has also expanded consistently, from 10,000 annually at its inception to more than 100,000 each year in recent years, Li said. The policy has greatly promoted educational equality, while graduates who received higher education through the program have in turn contributed to local development, he said.

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Among them is Xiao Xiaogang.

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Xiao, from a rural family in Lianyuan, Hunan province, was admitted to Tsinghua's electronic information program this year with a score of 689. His score qualified him even without the special enrollment plan, but he said it served as insurance.

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He called himself a "small-town genius who is good at taking exams" and attributed his success to diligent preparation.

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"I chose electronic information because it serves national strategic needs in areas such as communications and semiconductor chips," Xiao told China Daily. "I hope to contribute to the development of my hometown and the country in the future."

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Xiao expressed great pride in his enrollment at such a prestigious university.

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"Tsinghua is a sacred university for many students in the country, and being admitted here is also a dream-come-true moment for me," he said.

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The expectations from his community back home, he added, serve as motivation rather than pressure.

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Peng Ruohan, a beneficiary of the program from Jiangxi province, enrolled in the School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development at the Renmin University of China with a score of 642. She said she would not have been admitted without the program, as 40 others scored higher than her on the gaokao but were not enrolled.

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She described Renmin as her "dream school" and emphasized the program's role in promoting educational fairness.

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"The special enrollment program offers a window for students from less-developed areas to see the broader world and acquire knowledge that can address their hometowns' challenges," she said.

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For Peng, studying at Renmin represents intellectual and personal transformation.

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"Higher education can reshape one's thinking — it's a spiritual elevation that changes your destiny," she said.

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Over the next four years, Peng hopes to deepen her understanding of national policies and contemporary issues.

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Renmin enrolled more than 130 students through its University Special Plan and around 300 through the National Special Plan, according to the university.

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This year, Tsinghua's University Special Plan attracted 6,500 applicants — 1.8 times more than the previous year — and admitted 270, said Yang Fan, director of Tsinghua's admissions office. The National Special Plan at the university added another 280 students from rural or formerly impoverished counties, she said.

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Yang reiterated the school's commitment to educational equity.

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"Since 2011, Tsinghua has taken active measures to channel high-quality educational resources to rural and ethnic regions through targeted programs, supporting motivated students who aspire to serve the nation," she said.

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A simple dab that can stop bleeding, seal lung punctures and mend broken bones — that is how researchers describe a new high-strength, degradable surgical adhesive developed at the South China University of Technology.

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The product was created by Professor Shi Xuetao and his team at the university's National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction.

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"The polyurethane-based glue can react with collagen in body tissues, exhibiting strong adhesive strength to seal both blood and gas within organs, and its mechanical properties are superior to all other medical adhesives available on the market for internal use," Shi said.

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Trials of the glue performed on animals have shown promising results. The sealing effect of sutures combined with ordinary medical adhesives on a pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, was about 65 percent to 75 percent, while the new polyurethane adhesive achieved a 100 percent seal, he said.

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No suturing or stapling is needed because the glue can simply be applied to a lung wound to fully repair collapsed lungs in animals, he added.

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The adhesive has entered the technology transfer stage and is being prepared for clinical use. Industrial production has already been scaled up to a potential annual capacity of 1 million units, and it is expected to play an important role in improving the effectiveness of surgical procedures, Shi said.

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"We are now applying for a registration certificate for clinical application," Shi told China Daily.

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Shi's team has been working on the technology for more than a decade in collaboration with hospitals, and it is the first polyurethane surgical adhesive of its kind developed in China.

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A doctor involved in the research described the adhesive as a "transformative" approach to managing air leaks after lung surgery.

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Shi said human lungs are like two air bags that expand and contract, and leaks can cause a collapse, creating a potentially life-threatening condition. Current treatments such as suturing or stapling often fail to fully seal the wound, leaving the lungs at risk of further leakage.

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"Although clinicians apply biological glue to the sutured or stapled area for reinforcement, the glue used for internal organs has low strength, and its sealing effect is less than ideal," he said.

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Gas molecules are much smaller than liquids, he added, meaning that while traditional methods can stop bleeding, they cannot reliably prevent air leaks.

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"Traditional medical adhesives, mainly made from hydrogels or fibrin, become jelly-like and viscous after curing," Shi said. "They have poor mechanical strength and degrade too quickly in the body, making them unable to seal wounds for long."

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Lungs are constantly moving organs, he added, placing high stress on sealants and making traditional glues "inadequate".

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"Medically, there has never been a method to treat pneumothorax with a 100 percent success rate," he said.

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Official statistics show that lung cancer is the most common tumor in China, and many patients require surgery. After tumor removal, sutures or staples are typically used, but even the most secure techniques cannot always prevent air leakage.

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A report in the New England Journal of Medicine notes that some lung cancer patients die shortly after discharge following surgery, often not from surgical complications but from sudden collapsed lungs, which leave little time for rescue.

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Shi said the glue's formula can be adapted for other applications, such as bone fractures or damage to internal organs, to achieve a "suturing" effect without traditional stitching. His team's first product is designed for lung surgery.

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Typically, bone tissue takes about 18 months to fully heal. The adhesive can be formulated to degrade over the same period, allowing new bone to grow in its place.

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"In fracture repair experiments on sheep, the animals were able to walk shortly after surgery," Shi said.

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A simple dab that can stop bleeding, seal lung punctures and mend broken bones — that is how researchers describe a new high-strength, degradable surgical adhesive developed at the South China University of Technology.

\n

The product was created by Professor Shi Xuetao and his team at the university's National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction.

\n

"The polyurethane-based glue can react with collagen in body tissues, exhibiting strong adhesive strength to seal both blood and gas within organs, and its mechanical properties are superior to all other medical adhesives available on the market for internal use," Shi said.

\n

Trials of the glue performed on animals have shown promising results. The sealing effect of sutures combined with ordinary medical adhesives on a pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, was about 65 percent to 75 percent, while the new polyurethane adhesive achieved a 100 percent seal, he said.

\n

No suturing or stapling is needed because the glue can simply be applied to a lung wound to fully repair collapsed lungs in animals, he added.

\n

The adhesive has entered the technology transfer stage and is being prepared for clinical use. Industrial production has already been scaled up to a potential annual capacity of 1 million units, and it is expected to play an important role in improving the effectiveness of surgical procedures, Shi said.

\n

"We are now applying for a registration certificate for clinical application," Shi told China Daily.

\n

Shi's team has been working on the technology for more than a decade in collaboration with hospitals, and it is the first polyurethane surgical adhesive of its kind developed in China.

\n

A doctor involved in the research described the adhesive as a "transformative" approach to managing air leaks after lung surgery.

\n

Shi said human lungs are like two air bags that expand and contract, and leaks can cause a collapse, creating a potentially life-threatening condition. Current treatments such as suturing or stapling often fail to fully seal the wound, leaving the lungs at risk of further leakage.

\n

"Although clinicians apply biological glue to the sutured or stapled area for reinforcement, the glue used for internal organs has low strength, and its sealing effect is less than ideal," he said.

\n

Gas molecules are much smaller than liquids, he added, meaning that while traditional methods can stop bleeding, they cannot reliably prevent air leaks.

\n

"Traditional medical adhesives, mainly made from hydrogels or fibrin, become jelly-like and viscous after curing," Shi said. "They have poor mechanical strength and degrade too quickly in the body, making them unable to seal wounds for long."

\n

Lungs are constantly moving organs, he added, placing high stress on sealants and making traditional glues "inadequate".

\n

"Medically, there has never been a method to treat pneumothorax with a 100 percent success rate," he said.

\n

Official statistics show that lung cancer is the most common tumor in China, and many patients require surgery. After tumor removal, sutures or staples are typically used, but even the most secure techniques cannot always prevent air leakage.

\n

A report in the New England Journal of Medicine notes that some lung cancer patients die shortly after discharge following surgery, often not from surgical complications but from sudden collapsed lungs, which leave little time for rescue.

\n

Shi said the glue's formula can be adapted for other applications, such as bone fractures or damage to internal organs, to achieve a "suturing" effect without traditional stitching. His team's first product is designed for lung surgery.

\n

Typically, bone tissue takes about 18 months to fully heal. The adhesive can be formulated to degrade over the same period, allowing new bone to grow in its place.

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"In fracture repair experiments on sheep, the animals were able to walk shortly after surgery," Shi said.

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zhengcaixiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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In the intricate tapestry of international relations, few bilateral ties are as consequential as those between China and the United States. As the world's two largest economies and major countries, how their relationship fares will have an impact not only on global stability but also on the future of international economic development and world peace.

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But as recent diplomatic exchanges have underscored, the relationship is marked by the duality of collaboration and contention. The necessity of managing differences to foster mutual understanding and trust is the essential truth at the heart of these interactions.

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The recent dialogues between senior Chinese and US officials, as highlighted in the talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, as well as those between Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, reveal the pressing need to navigate the turbulent waters of their bilateral relationship.

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One of the primary areas of contention remains the Taiwan question. Both Wang and Dong reiterated China's firm stance on the Taiwan question being an internal affair of China, with Wang stressing the US should "exercise caution in its words and actions, especially on issues concerning China's core interests such as Taiwan". Indeed, this serves as a litmus test for the long-term development of bilateral ties between both countries, highlighting a red line that Washington should never cross if it truly wants to get along well with Beijing.

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Recalibrating the direction of the giant ship of China-US relations entails the two sides steering clear of the various disturbances and disruptions. To that end, China and the US should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military and law enforcement to build consensus, clear up misunderstandings and strengthen cooperation.

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The dialogue surrounding economic and trade relations, as evidenced by the recent meetings between the two sides in Geneva, London and Stockholm, underscores the potential for cooperation. The outcomes of these meetings illustrate that even with differences, progress can be achieved through negotiation and mutual respect.

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However, the path to a stable and productive China-US relationship is fraught with challenges. Recent negative actions and rhetoric of the US side have undermined trust and impeded progress. As Wang pointed out, such behaviors are detrimental to the development of bilateral relations. It is imperative for both nations to prioritize the strategic guidance of the heads-of-state diplomacy and adhere to the consensus reached between the leaders of the two countries.

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The military dimension of the China-US relationship also demands careful management. As Dong stressed, it is imperative to uphold an open attitude, maintain communication and engagement, and build a sound, stable China-US military relationship that is based on equality, respect and peaceful coexistence. For this, it is crucial to respect each other's core interests.

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In navigating these complex issues, it is essential for both China and the US to remember that, as Wang noted, the two nations once fought side by side during World War II, a testament to the power of cooperation in overcoming global challenges. In today's interconnected world, the stakes are even higher. Climate change, pandemics, and economic instability are challenges that transcend borders and require collaborative solutions.

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These latest exchanges between Chinese and US officials serve as a reminder of the importance of communication and dialogue in managing differences. By focusing on dialogue, respecting each other's core interests, and seeking areas of common ground, both nations can work toward a stable future. This requires a commitment to patience and understanding, as well as a willingness to seek consensus or even the shelving of differences in as wide a range of areas as possible.

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Ultimately, the development of China-US relations hinges on the ability and willingness of both nations to manage their differences effectively. This does not mean erasing disagreements but rather finding constructive ways to address them, or agreeing to disagree in some fields. By doing so, China and the US would not only enhance their bilateral relationship but also contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous world.

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As Dong said, acts of containment or deterrence against China will not succeed, nor will interference in China's affairs. The path forward for China-US relations is therefore clear: prioritize dialogue, respect core interests and manage differences with due care. In doing so, both nations can better harness their collective potential to address global challenges. The world is watching, and the stakes could not be higher.

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Editor's note: China has issued guidelines for the implementation of the AI Plus initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country's artificial intelligence development as the core driver of empowerment. What does AI Plus mean and how can the public and enterprises benefit from this initiative? Chen Jingjing, a senior engineer of China Internet Network Information Center, spoke with China.org.cn on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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Artificial Intelligence Plus refers to the broad and deep integration of AI with various industries and sectors of the economy and society. In the future, AI will permeate every corner of daily life just like water and electricity, while equipping every industry with an "intelligent brain" that enables machines to "think" and "act".

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The deep integration of AI with the real economy is at a critical juncture. While there are areas that require improvement to promote the AI Plus initiative, the overall outlook is optimistic, with the opportunities far outweighing the challenges. It is necessary to acknowledge the bottlenecks in AI development, including difficulties in cutting-edge technologies, high cost of intelligent transformation in traditional industries, shortage of specialized talent, persistence of data silos and lack of standards.

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To address these issues, the guidelines suggest the strengthening of fundamental research and breakthroughs in core technologies, establishing national pilot bases for AI applications, improving standards and legal frameworks and increasing fiscal support. With the joint efforts of the government and enterprises, these measures are expected to gradually overcome the challenges and ensure the implementation of the AI Plus initiative.

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To achieve tangible results, a collaborative mechanism involving government guidance, market support and social participation must be established. Tackling the "last mile "problem in AI applications requires the development of popular apps to improve the penetration of AI. For individuals, participation in the AI Plus initiative can begin through some simple applications. Subscribers of popular platforms such as Douyin and WeChat use AI functions in content creation and services, thereby gradually building digital literacy through use.

\n

One big problem for the industry is the generative AI divide, where enterprises invest heavily in generative AI without achieving expected returns. To prevent the emergence of an AI divide, priority should be given to high-return scenarios, such as financial automation and supply chain forecasting, while avoiding superficial applications. For example, using AI to generate equipment manuals that improve maintenance efficiency is a practical and value-driven approach.

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To ensure that AI benefits are widely shared, AI services should be increased so that the technology can serve the needs of people in a better way. The AI Plus initiative has profound strategic significance for advancing Chinese modernization. It is a crucial lever for achieving high-quality development and a vital step in implementing the innovation-driven development strategy, accelerating the building of a powerful science and technology nation and developing a digital China.

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Economically, the AI Plus initiative will drive industrial upgrading, enhance total factor productivity and foster new engines of growth. In social governance, it will strengthen scientific decision-making and governance capacity to help modernize China's governance system. In the livelihood sphere, it will improve public services in healthcare, education and elderly care, helping to meet people's aspirations for a better life.

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By comprehensively advancing the AI Plus initiative, China will inject momentum into its modernization drive and make solid progress toward realizing the Second Centenary Goal of rejuvenating the nation and transforming it into a modern socialist country.

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", - "content": "

Editor's note: China has issued guidelines for the implementation of the AI Plus initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country's artificial intelligence development as the core driver of empowerment. What does AI Plus mean and how can the public and enterprises benefit from this initiative? Chen Jingjing, a senior engineer of China Internet Network Information Center, spoke with China.org.cn on these issues. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

Artificial Intelligence Plus refers to the broad and deep integration of AI with various industries and sectors of the economy and society. In the future, AI will permeate every corner of daily life just like water and electricity, while equipping every industry with an "intelligent brain" that enables machines to "think" and "act".

\n

The deep integration of AI with the real economy is at a critical juncture. While there are areas that require improvement to promote the AI Plus initiative, the overall outlook is optimistic, with the opportunities far outweighing the challenges. It is necessary to acknowledge the bottlenecks in AI development, including difficulties in cutting-edge technologies, high cost of intelligent transformation in traditional industries, shortage of specialized talent, persistence of data silos and lack of standards.

\n

To address these issues, the guidelines suggest the strengthening of fundamental research and breakthroughs in core technologies, establishing national pilot bases for AI applications, improving standards and legal frameworks and increasing fiscal support. With the joint efforts of the government and enterprises, these measures are expected to gradually overcome the challenges and ensure the implementation of the AI Plus initiative.

\n

To achieve tangible results, a collaborative mechanism involving government guidance, market support and social participation must be established. Tackling the "last mile "problem in AI applications requires the development of popular apps to improve the penetration of AI. For individuals, participation in the AI Plus initiative can begin through some simple applications. Subscribers of popular platforms such as Douyin and WeChat use AI functions in content creation and services, thereby gradually building digital literacy through use.

\n

One big problem for the industry is the generative AI divide, where enterprises invest heavily in generative AI without achieving expected returns. To prevent the emergence of an AI divide, priority should be given to high-return scenarios, such as financial automation and supply chain forecasting, while avoiding superficial applications. For example, using AI to generate equipment manuals that improve maintenance efficiency is a practical and value-driven approach.

\n

To ensure that AI benefits are widely shared, AI services should be increased so that the technology can serve the needs of people in a better way. The AI Plus initiative has profound strategic significance for advancing Chinese modernization. It is a crucial lever for achieving high-quality development and a vital step in implementing the innovation-driven development strategy, accelerating the building of a powerful science and technology nation and developing a digital China.

\n

Economically, the AI Plus initiative will drive industrial upgrading, enhance total factor productivity and foster new engines of growth. In social governance, it will strengthen scientific decision-making and governance capacity to help modernize China's governance system. In the livelihood sphere, it will improve public services in healthcare, education and elderly care, helping to meet people's aspirations for a better life.

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By comprehensively advancing the AI Plus initiative, China will inject momentum into its modernization drive and make solid progress toward realizing the Second Centenary Goal of rejuvenating the nation and transforming it into a modern socialist country.

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Artists walk on stilts during the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday.

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African leaders have called for homegrown solutions to tackle climate change as the Second Africa Climate Summit concluded on Wednesday, highlighting renewable energy growth and nature-based strategies as key to a resilient, sustainable future.

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At the summit's closing ceremony in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, delegates adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration on Accelerating Global Climate Solutions and unveiled a flagship report on continental initiatives — signaling a new chapter in Africa-led climate action.

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The declaration laid out a framework based on three pillars: advancing renewable energy to achieve sustainable and reliable power, ensuring African countries fully benefit from their natural resources, and protecting ecosystems while collaborating with global partners on terms that respect African priorities.

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In the declaration, the leaders vowed to accelerate the continent's transition to green and resilient development by investing in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, urban resilience and land restoration. They emphasized the role of nature-based solutions and disaster risk reduction, while pledging to strengthen the implementation of various African Union frameworks on climate resilience.

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The declaration also urged developed countries to honor their commitments by scaling up accessible and predictable climate finance, particularly for adaptation, and by delivering support primarily in the form of grants rather than loans.

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Leaders further pressed for fair debt-relief mechanisms, technology transfer and the creation of climate-health strategies to strengthen public systems. They insisted on just and equitable global transitions that recognize Africa's circumstances, while calling for unity ahead of this year's 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil to amplify the continent's voice in shaping global climate decisions.

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In his closing remarks, Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie described Africa as a continent capable of providing solutions rather than waiting for external aid.

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He emphasized the transformative potential of renewable energy to power communities, drive industrial growth and create livelihoods.

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"Africa is not a victim of a crisis it never created, but a global center for climate solutions and green growth," he said, underscoring the continent's ambition to lead by example.

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Selassie highlighted the importance of nature-based solutions, citing Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative as a model for afforestation, watershed rehabilitation and land restoration.

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The summit reaffirmed support for continental programs such as the African Union Great Green Wall Initiative, demonstrating a shared commitment to turning Africa's vulnerabilities into leadership and reinforcing its role in shaping global climate policy, he said.

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The declaration, he added, is not a symbolic document but a plan for immediate and measurable action, with the AU's continental dashboard providing oversight to ensure accountability and transparency.

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Equity and justice

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Bankole Adeoye, AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, said Africa's climate finance approach is grounded in equity and justice.

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He called for investment that strengthens African communities and aligns with local priorities, rather than imposing external agendas.

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The climate summit showcased initiatives across the continent — from urban flood management to community renewable energy projects — demonstrating how local innovation, collaboration and determination are shaping practical climate solutions.

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Looking ahead to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference, Adeoye said Africa has sent a clear message: It is not simply a recipient of climate aid but a partner and innovator capable of driving global solutions.

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The Addis Ababa Declaration represents both a road map and a commitment to action, positioning Africa as a hub for renewable energy, sustainable development and climate innovation, he said.

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Moses Vilakati, AU commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment, said the declaration provides a blueprint to unlock climate finance, expand renewable energy access and strengthen resilience against climate shocks.

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The document, he said, underscores Africa's demand for more than $3 trillion by 2030 to achieve its climate goals, while urging developed countries to honor their pledges with grants and concessional loans rather than debt-creating instruments.

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He called for continued collaboration with international partners, while emphasizing that homegrown solutions, responsible resource stewardship and collective action will be central to building a greener, more prosperous, and resilient future for Africa and the world.

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sharon@chinadailyafrica.com

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Smoke billows following an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, on Wednesday.

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Arab leaders are uniting behind Qatar, which has vowed a "collective response" to Israeli "state terrorism "after Israel attempted to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on the Gulf country, escalating its military campaign in the region and prompting wider condemnations.

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With a summit of Arab and Islamic countries to be held in the coming days, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, "There is a response that will happen from the region. This response is currently under consultation and discussion with regional partners."

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In an interview with CNN, he called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice", adding that Doha is reassessing everything about its mediating role in the Gaza conflict, as Netanyahu had been wasting their time with the mediation process.

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It came as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, visited Qatar on Wednesday and met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a show of solidarity with Qatar.

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Describing the attack as a violation of international law that threatens regional stability and peace prospects, the UAE leader stressed support for all measures taken by Doha to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, UAE state news agency WAM reported.

\n

Anwar Gargash, a senior Emirati government adviser, wrote on X, "The security of the Arab Gulf states is indivisible, and we stand heart and soul with the sisterly State of Qatar, condemning the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted it, and affirming our full solidarity with it in confronting this aggression."

\n

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said Riyadh will "stand with Qatar without limit in all its actions" to deter the Israeli military from its criminal practices that threaten regional security and stability.

\n

Egypt is also seeking guarantees from Washington that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again, The National reported, citing sources who said Cairo was considering providing a home for three or four of the group's top leaders who are involved in indirect negotiations with Israel.

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Pakistan joined Algeria and Somalia on Wednesday in convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The session, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed after Qatar requested rescheduling to accommodate its prime minister's attendance.

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Ignorance of criticism

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However, Netanyahu appears unfazed by the criticism and in just three days, his country has launched attacks in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and Qatar, while continuing daily raids in the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday, it killed 35 people in an attack in Yemen.

\n

He warned Qatar on Wednesday to either expel Hamas officials or "bring them to justice. Because if you don't, we will". He said countries should "applaud" Israel for its bombing and killing spree across the Middle East.

\n

In response, Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Netanyahu's "explicit threats of future violations of state sovereignty". "He is fully aware that the hosting of the Hamas office took place within the framework of Qatar's mediation efforts requested by the United States and Israel," it said.

\n

Qatar, in addition to its role in the Gaza negotiations, is home to a large US airbase, and has also recently given US President Donald Trump a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet to use as his presidential plane.

\n

Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, said the bombing sent a clear message to the region, "If you think close ties with, and major military support for, Washington provides protection from sudden and massive attacks on civilian buildings during negotiations by Israel, think again."

\n

Rami G Khouri, a distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut, said the way Qatar and its Arab neighbors react could reshape relations with Washington for years, especially if it emerges that the US knew about the attack or even facilitated it.

\n

"If Arab leaders conclude that they cannot trust the US to safeguard their interests and security, they could move to join a broader global coalition to rein in Israel's US-enabled militarism," he wrote in a column on the Al Jazeera website.

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cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Smoke billows following an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen, on Wednesday.

\n

Arab leaders are uniting behind Qatar, which has vowed a "collective response" to Israeli "state terrorism "after Israel attempted to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on the Gulf country, escalating its military campaign in the region and prompting wider condemnations.

\n

With a summit of Arab and Islamic countries to be held in the coming days, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Wednesday, "There is a response that will happen from the region. This response is currently under consultation and discussion with regional partners."

\n

In an interview with CNN, he called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be "brought to justice", adding that Doha is reassessing everything about its mediating role in the Gaza conflict, as Netanyahu had been wasting their time with the mediation process.

\n

It came as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, visited Qatar on Wednesday and met Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a show of solidarity with Qatar.

\n

Describing the attack as a violation of international law that threatens regional stability and peace prospects, the UAE leader stressed support for all measures taken by Doha to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, UAE state news agency WAM reported.

\n

Anwar Gargash, a senior Emirati government adviser, wrote on X, "The security of the Arab Gulf states is indivisible, and we stand heart and soul with the sisterly State of Qatar, condemning the treacherous Israeli attack that targeted it, and affirming our full solidarity with it in confronting this aggression."

\n

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday said Riyadh will "stand with Qatar without limit in all its actions" to deter the Israeli military from its criminal practices that threaten regional security and stability.

\n

Egypt is also seeking guarantees from Washington that Israel will not attack exiled Hamas leaders again, The National reported, citing sources who said Cairo was considering providing a home for three or four of the group's top leaders who are involved in indirect negotiations with Israel.

\n

Pakistan joined Algeria and Somalia on Wednesday in convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The session, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed after Qatar requested rescheduling to accommodate its prime minister's attendance.

\n

Ignorance of criticism

\n

However, Netanyahu appears unfazed by the criticism and in just three days, his country has launched attacks in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria and Qatar, while continuing daily raids in the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday, it killed 35 people in an attack in Yemen.

\n

He warned Qatar on Wednesday to either expel Hamas officials or "bring them to justice. Because if you don't, we will". He said countries should "applaud" Israel for its bombing and killing spree across the Middle East.

\n

In response, Qatar's Foreign Ministry condemned Netanyahu's "explicit threats of future violations of state sovereignty". "He is fully aware that the hosting of the Hamas office took place within the framework of Qatar's mediation efforts requested by the United States and Israel," it said.

\n

Qatar, in addition to its role in the Gaza negotiations, is home to a large US airbase, and has also recently given US President Donald Trump a luxury Boeing 747-8 jet to use as his presidential plane.

\n

Hussein Ibish, a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, said the bombing sent a clear message to the region, "If you think close ties with, and major military support for, Washington provides protection from sudden and massive attacks on civilian buildings during negotiations by Israel, think again."

\n

Rami G Khouri, a distinguished fellow at the American University of Beirut, said the way Qatar and its Arab neighbors react could reshape relations with Washington for years, especially if it emerges that the US knew about the attack or even facilitated it.

\n

"If Arab leaders conclude that they cannot trust the US to safeguard their interests and security, they could move to join a broader global coalition to rein in Israel's US-enabled militarism," he wrote in a column on the Al Jazeera website.

\n

cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Red Cross volunteers carry a coffin containing the remains of a victim of an attack during a burial ceremony in Ntoyo, North Kivu, DR Congo, on Wednesday.

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The African Union has condemned the killing of at least 71 civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after suspected Allied Democratic Forces, or ADF, rebels attacked the village of Ntoyo in North Kivu Province, urging that the perpetrators be identified and held accountable to end the cycle of impunity.

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The victims were caught unawares on Tuesday night while attending a funeral in the Bapere sector, an area plagued by armed group activity.

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In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the chairperson of the AU Commission, expressed "deep shock" at the killings, describing them as "a heinous terrorist attack".

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"Such acts constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights," Youssouf said.

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Survivors described scenes of devastation as homes were set ablaze and families targeted indiscriminately.

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A survivor told The Associated Press that about 10 people who carried machetes told people to gather in one place before starting to kill them indiscriminately. "I listened to people screaming and I fainted," the survivor, who requested anonymity, said.

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The ADF, a Ugandan-origin armed group, has entrenched itself in eastern DR Congo and across the border in Uganda, where it has repeatedly carried out massacres, mass displacements and kidnappings of civilians, earlier reports indicated. It often targets rural communities with little state protection.

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The Ntoyo attack is one of the deadliest to have happened this year, highlighting the fragility of security efforts despite international support and the deployment of regional stabilization forces.

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In July, the rebels launched two large-scale attacks in Ituri Province, a church attack, killing at least 34 in Komanda. An earlier attack saw the killing of 66 people in Irumu.

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Youssouf, however, reaffirmed AU's commitment to support national, regional and international initiatives aimed at restoring peace, security and stability in the Great Lakes region. The AU has been working closely with the East African Community and the United Nations to support ongoing stabilization efforts.

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Eastern DR Congo has been the epicenter of recurring violence involving more than 120 armed groups, many competing for control of minerals, territory or political influence.

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The UN estimates that over 7 million people are currently displaced across the DR Congo, the highest number in the country's history.

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victor@chinadailyafrica.com

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A view of the booth of Bank of China during an expo in Beijing.

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Chinese banks ramped up support for technology financing in the first half, with State-owned commercial lenders taking the lead and showing the early results of channeling financial resources into innovative enterprises.

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As of end-June, the total balance of tech-focused loans from the six largest State-owned commercial banks had reached nearly 23 trillion yuan ($3.23 trillion). Industrial and Commercial Bank of China led the group with an outstanding balance above 6 trillion yuan, while Agricultural Bank of China's tech loan balance climbed to 4.7 trillion yuan, more than 20 percent higher than at the end of last year.

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China Construction Bank reported loan growth of 1.6 trillion yuan in the first half, with Executive Vice-President Han Jing highlighting its strong performance in tech financing. By the end of June, CCB's tech loan balance reached 5.15 trillion yuan, up 16.81 percent from the end of last year and accounting for more than 18 percent of total lending. New tech loans issued by the bank amounted to 741.7 billion yuan in the six-month period.

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Bank of China also made tech finance a strategic priority. BOC President Zhang Hui said tech financing has become central to the bank's business strategy. By the end of June, BOC's tech loan balance reached 4.59 trillion yuan, more than 30 percent of its corporate loan portfolio. Its lending to tech-focused small and medium-sized enterprises and "specialized, refined, distinctive and innovative" firms led the market, with the cumulative supply of integrated services exceeding 780 billion yuan. The bank also strengthened its early-stage and small-ticket financing.

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Joint-stock commercial lenders have followed suit. In the first half, tech loan balances at both Industrial Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank surpassed 1 trillion yuan.

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Fuzhou, Fujian province-based Industrial Bank has positioned tech finance as a flagship business. Its outstanding tech loans rose 14.73 percent from end-2024 to 1.11 trillion yuan by the end of June. In late August, its Xi'an, Shaanxi province branch co-hosted a financing matchmaking event with the Shaanxi Science and Technology Resource Coordination Center, connecting innovative firms with investors, law firms and other partners to build a broader tech financing ecosystem.

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The event featured tailored products ranging from credit and equity financing to private banking and trust services, targeting the financing needs of tech-driven companies and wealth management of high-net-worth individuals linked to tech enterprises.

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During project roadshows, companies showcased technologies, market prospects and funding plans. Industrial Bank, together with investment institutions and law firms, held one-on-one talks with enterprises to tackle financing hurdles, leading to several firms securing preliminary funding agreements with the bank and investors.

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Analysts said banks face the twin tasks of providing vital funding to innovative companies while also safeguarding risk management and financial stability. To address this challenge, lenders are building specialized teams and service frameworks, refining credit assessment systems, and enhancing branch-level capacity to lend with greater confidence and precision.

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In the first half, multiple banks strengthened organizational structures and established tailored credit service systems or business procedures for innovative companies. Bank of Communications has set up 87 tech-focused subbranches and created dedicated technology finance units in over 20 branches, while Agricultural Bank of China has rolled out differentiated credit policies for tech firms.

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Many banks have also improved internal accountability and evaluation mechanisms. China Everbright Bank Vice-President Liu Yan said the bank developed a sci-tech innovation capability evaluation system to help branches more accurately assess the value of enterprises.

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In the first half, the bank sharpened its focus on tech financing clients, using advanced data tools to integrate equity financing, supply chain and industry chain data. The initiative produced a list of more than 80,000 priority clients.

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Currently, competition among banks in tech finance is intensifying, pushing lenders to enhance resource integration capabilities and meet the multitiered, life cycle financing needs of tech firms.

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Recent interim reports highlight further initiatives. BOC is advancing its "tech partner" program to bring in diverse resources for innovation, while Bank of Communications has built a tiered tech financing ecosystem, launched a joint lab with the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and rolled out an initiative to broaden outreach to technology parks and innovative companies.

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"Building tech finance ecosystems can integrate multiple resources and create a 'relay-style' financial services system, supporting the entire commercialization cycle of technological innovation," said Zeng Gang, chief expert and director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance & Development.

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A view of the booth of Bank of China during an expo in Beijing.

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Chinese banks ramped up support for technology financing in the first half, with State-owned commercial lenders taking the lead and showing the early results of channeling financial resources into innovative enterprises.

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As of end-June, the total balance of tech-focused loans from the six largest State-owned commercial banks had reached nearly 23 trillion yuan ($3.23 trillion). Industrial and Commercial Bank of China led the group with an outstanding balance above 6 trillion yuan, while Agricultural Bank of China's tech loan balance climbed to 4.7 trillion yuan, more than 20 percent higher than at the end of last year.

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China Construction Bank reported loan growth of 1.6 trillion yuan in the first half, with Executive Vice-President Han Jing highlighting its strong performance in tech financing. By the end of June, CCB's tech loan balance reached 5.15 trillion yuan, up 16.81 percent from the end of last year and accounting for more than 18 percent of total lending. New tech loans issued by the bank amounted to 741.7 billion yuan in the six-month period.

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Bank of China also made tech finance a strategic priority. BOC President Zhang Hui said tech financing has become central to the bank's business strategy. By the end of June, BOC's tech loan balance reached 4.59 trillion yuan, more than 30 percent of its corporate loan portfolio. Its lending to tech-focused small and medium-sized enterprises and "specialized, refined, distinctive and innovative" firms led the market, with the cumulative supply of integrated services exceeding 780 billion yuan. The bank also strengthened its early-stage and small-ticket financing.

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Joint-stock commercial lenders have followed suit. In the first half, tech loan balances at both Industrial Bank and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank surpassed 1 trillion yuan.

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Fuzhou, Fujian province-based Industrial Bank has positioned tech finance as a flagship business. Its outstanding tech loans rose 14.73 percent from end-2024 to 1.11 trillion yuan by the end of June. In late August, its Xi'an, Shaanxi province branch co-hosted a financing matchmaking event with the Shaanxi Science and Technology Resource Coordination Center, connecting innovative firms with investors, law firms and other partners to build a broader tech financing ecosystem.

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The event featured tailored products ranging from credit and equity financing to private banking and trust services, targeting the financing needs of tech-driven companies and wealth management of high-net-worth individuals linked to tech enterprises.

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During project roadshows, companies showcased technologies, market prospects and funding plans. Industrial Bank, together with investment institutions and law firms, held one-on-one talks with enterprises to tackle financing hurdles, leading to several firms securing preliminary funding agreements with the bank and investors.

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Analysts said banks face the twin tasks of providing vital funding to innovative companies while also safeguarding risk management and financial stability. To address this challenge, lenders are building specialized teams and service frameworks, refining credit assessment systems, and enhancing branch-level capacity to lend with greater confidence and precision.

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In the first half, multiple banks strengthened organizational structures and established tailored credit service systems or business procedures for innovative companies. Bank of Communications has set up 87 tech-focused subbranches and created dedicated technology finance units in over 20 branches, while Agricultural Bank of China has rolled out differentiated credit policies for tech firms.

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Many banks have also improved internal accountability and evaluation mechanisms. China Everbright Bank Vice-President Liu Yan said the bank developed a sci-tech innovation capability evaluation system to help branches more accurately assess the value of enterprises.

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In the first half, the bank sharpened its focus on tech financing clients, using advanced data tools to integrate equity financing, supply chain and industry chain data. The initiative produced a list of more than 80,000 priority clients.

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Currently, competition among banks in tech finance is intensifying, pushing lenders to enhance resource integration capabilities and meet the multitiered, life cycle financing needs of tech firms.

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Recent interim reports highlight further initiatives. BOC is advancing its "tech partner" program to bring in diverse resources for innovation, while Bank of Communications has built a tiered tech financing ecosystem, launched a joint lab with the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and rolled out an initiative to broaden outreach to technology parks and innovative companies.

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"Building tech finance ecosystems can integrate multiple resources and create a 'relay-style' financial services system, supporting the entire commercialization cycle of technological innovation," said Zeng Gang, chief expert and director of the Shanghai Institution for Finance & Development.

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Managerial staff members of Chawu Railway Station in Huairou, Beijing, conduct a "job-swap" of the operational and shunting teams in a control room. This is aimed at helping each side appreciate the other's difficulties while handling heavy-haul trains running on the Datong-Qinhuangdao railway line. Mutual understanding and coordination underpin their joint responsibilities for safety and efficiency on the line.

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