Renowned Chinese landscape architect Yu Kongjian, champion of the "sponge city" concept, died in a plane crash in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands while making a film late Tuesday, Peking University said in an obituary Thursday.
\nYu, 62, was dean and founder of Peking University's College of Architecture and Landscape, as well as the visionary behind China's groundbreaking sponge city initiative. His internationally acclaimed concept calls for urban environments that absorb, clean and reuse rainwater like a sponge, providing a sustainable solution to flooding and water scarcity. His work, which offered a Chinese model for sustainable urban development, earned him various accolades, including the International Federation of Landscape Architects' highest honor — the Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award.
\nYu and three others — the pilot and two local filmmakers — were killed when their aircraft crashed in the Pantanal wetlands.
\n"Professor Yu's passing is an immense loss to Peking University and to the global field of ecological landscape design. He will be profoundly missed," the obituary read. "We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and students. Our sincere sympathies are also extended to the families of the other victims in this tragedy. May they all rest in peace."
\nYu, whose ecological ideas were shaped by the landscapes of his childhood in Dongyu village, Zhejiang province, dedicated his life to realizing a vision of harmony between humanity and nature, the university said. A passionate advocate for ecological civilization, he worked toward the goal of a "Beautiful China" and the healing of the planet. Shortly before the crash, he was engaged in fieldwork in the Pantanal wetlands, a vital global ecosystem, reflecting on the urgent need to protect the world's remaining natural sanctuaries, it added.
\nBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed "sadness and consternation".
\n"During times of climate change, Yu became a global reference for sponge cities, which combine quality of life and environmental protection: something we want — and need — for the future," Lula said in a statement.
\nChina's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Thursday voiced deep grief at Yu's passing and extended condolences to his family. The Chinese embassy in Brazil will continue to assist with aftermath arrangements, he said at a daily news conference.
\nIn a "message from the dean" published on the college's website, Yu wrote that the increasing tension between humans and land, the energy crisis, the deterioration of ecological environments in both urban and rural areas, the dilemmas of transportation and living conditions, and the challenges brought by global climate change require a new look at the values and methods once adopted in the education and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban and rural planning.
\nzoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn
\nRenowned Chinese landscape architect Yu Kongjian, champion of the "sponge city" concept, died in a plane crash in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands while making a film late Tuesday, Peking University said in an obituary Thursday.
\nYu, 62, was dean and founder of Peking University's College of Architecture and Landscape, as well as the visionary behind China's groundbreaking sponge city initiative. His internationally acclaimed concept calls for urban environments that absorb, clean and reuse rainwater like a sponge, providing a sustainable solution to flooding and water scarcity. His work, which offered a Chinese model for sustainable urban development, earned him various accolades, including the International Federation of Landscape Architects' highest honor — the Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award.
\nYu and three others — the pilot and two local filmmakers — were killed when their aircraft crashed in the Pantanal wetlands.
\n"Professor Yu's passing is an immense loss to Peking University and to the global field of ecological landscape design. He will be profoundly missed," the obituary read. "We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and students. Our sincere sympathies are also extended to the families of the other victims in this tragedy. May they all rest in peace."
\nYu, whose ecological ideas were shaped by the landscapes of his childhood in Dongyu village, Zhejiang province, dedicated his life to realizing a vision of harmony between humanity and nature, the university said. A passionate advocate for ecological civilization, he worked toward the goal of a "Beautiful China" and the healing of the planet. Shortly before the crash, he was engaged in fieldwork in the Pantanal wetlands, a vital global ecosystem, reflecting on the urgent need to protect the world's remaining natural sanctuaries, it added.
\nBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed "sadness and consternation".
\n"During times of climate change, Yu became a global reference for sponge cities, which combine quality of life and environmental protection: something we want — and need — for the future," Lula said in a statement.
\nChina's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Thursday voiced deep grief at Yu's passing and extended condolences to his family. The Chinese embassy in Brazil will continue to assist with aftermath arrangements, he said at a daily news conference.
\nIn a "message from the dean" published on the college's website, Yu wrote that the increasing tension between humans and land, the energy crisis, the deterioration of ecological environments in both urban and rural areas, the dilemmas of transportation and living conditions, and the challenges brought by global climate change require a new look at the values and methods once adopted in the education and practice of architecture, landscape architecture, and urban and rural planning.
\nzoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn
\nWith Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, and Monaco formally recognizing the State of Palestine at a recent United Nations meeting, the balance in Europe has tipped irreversibly. The official mission from Palestine at the UN even posted a world map on social media, showing that an overwhelming majority of states worldwide now recognize Palestinian statehood. This is a reality Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cannot undo, no matter how hard he repeats his uncompromising line that "there will be no Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River".
\nAmong the many causes, public opinion has perhaps had the greatest impact on international politics. On the streets of Brussels, home to the European Union's core institutions, protesters regularly gather with "Free Palestine" banners, while some demonstrators even hold cultural performances, staging dances at public squares that draw in locals and tourists alike.
\nGaza-related topics have consistently dominated online discussions. In June, climate activist Greta Thunberg captured global headlines when she joined a humanitarian mission attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza by boat across the Mediterranean. July and August were all about Israel's Deir al-Balah offensive in the Gaza Strip and the UN confirming famine in Gaza. By September, the Global Sumud Flotilla had sailed again to Gaza, and images of its convoy being attacked by Israeli drones and explosions circulated worldwide, further highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the region.
\nWhen Hamas launched its surprise attacks on Israel in October 2023, international opinion was largely sympathetic to Israel, with governments and social organizations alike condemning the violence and affirming Israel's right to self-defense. However, as the conflict dragged on unabated, and the Netanyahu government's military response inflicted mounting casualties on women and children in Gaza, global opinion began shifting.
\nIn today's hyper-connected media environment, this switch in sentiment is such that now hardly any European politician dares to openly side with Israel for fear of alienating voters and losing political capital.
\nThe transformation is stark if one looks back at 1974 when, during a parliamentary debate in the United Kingdom, Lord Boothby thundered: "My lords, the State of Israel must be preserved. We betrayed it at one moment; we must not betray it again." There was a slight change by 2010 when then UK Prime Minister David Cameron said, "Gaza cannot and must not be allowed to remain a prison camp."
\nToday, the statements from European politicians and public figures have grown even sharper, reflecting how far the needle has swung.
\nThe trajectory shows that soft power is an important component of a nation's influence in the global arena. Israel's hard power, supported by its military strength and strategic alliances, remains formidable, but it cannot fully compensate for the erosion of its image and legitimacy in the eyes of the world. In the long term, the loss of soft power threatens to isolate Israel in ways that military might cannot prevent.
\nThe growing recognition of Palestine is a testament to how public opinion expressed through protests and amplified on social media can shape political outcomes. A quarter of the way through the 21st century, it's necessary for the Netanyahu government to recognize the shift.
\nThe two-state solution remains the only viable framework for lasting peace. This is a fact as well understood in Tel Aviv as it is in Brussels or Washington. Improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza, showing willingness to engage in genuine political dialogue, and easing the suffering of civilians is the only way for Israel to address international concerns and improve its standing in global public opinion.
\n", @@ -11357,28 +11335,6 @@ "hash": "6f243682507fc1316db0b90b887c62eb", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "010WORLD - Consulate marks friendly ties at San Francisco event", - "description": "The Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco hosted a photo exhibition and reception on the autumn equinox to celebrate the harvest season and mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
\nAround 300 guests from across California, including State Treasurer Fiona Ma and San Francisco Chief of Protocol Penny Coulter, attended Tuesday's event. They expressed their strong support for deepening ties between California and China, noting that consistent exchanges and cooperation bring mutual benefits.
\nWalking alongside guests at the exhibition, titled Seventy-Six Glorious Years, Together Towards a Shared Future, Consul General Zhang Jianmin smiled broadly as he stopped to share stories behind the photographs. The exhibition was organized into four chapters.
\nZhang highlighted how living standards in China have improved dramatically over the past seven decades. Life expectancy has risen from 35 years in 1949 to 79 today, while access to education and healthcare has expanded. He cited high-speed rail, 5G networks and the Beidou navigation system as examples of China's rapid innovation.
\n"Among all these achievements, I would like to emphasize our success in poverty alleviation," Zhang said, pointing to images of rural Guizhou province. "China has lifted 800 million people out of poverty, accounting for more than 70 percent of global poverty reduction. By the end of 2020, we had eliminated absolute poverty, achieving the United Nations'2030 poverty reduction goal a full decade ahead of schedule."
\nZhang also underscored the history of China-US cooperation, recalling their joint fight in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the global fight against fascism.
\nEnduring symbols
\n"Over 80 years ago, in that epic war that determined the future of humanity, China tied down the bulk of Japanese forces, suffering more than 35 million casualties and making an indelible contribution to the Allied victory," Zhang said. He recalled the stories of the Flying Tigers, the Doolittle Raid rescue and Stilwell Road as enduring symbols of shared sacrifice.
\nTreasurer Fiona Ma spoke personally about that history, holding a medal honoring her father. Her grandfather and his brothers were military leaders during the 1940s. "My father was nine years old and remembered the Flying Tigers flying overhead," Ma said.
\nMa has led numerous delegations to China over the years.
\n"I met Consul General Zhang 25 years ago," she said, noting that many Americans have witnessed China's progress firsthand through such exchanges.
\nMa called on US students to visit China and see the country for themselves, while also welcoming Chinese students to study in the US.
\n"Hopefully, it will help overcome some of the politics of the adults and allow the younger generation to carry forward a relationship that benefits both sides."
\njunechang@chinadailyusa.com
\nThe Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco hosted a photo exhibition and reception on the autumn equinox to celebrate the harvest season and mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
\nAround 300 guests from across California, including State Treasurer Fiona Ma and San Francisco Chief of Protocol Penny Coulter, attended Tuesday's event. They expressed their strong support for deepening ties between California and China, noting that consistent exchanges and cooperation bring mutual benefits.
\nWalking alongside guests at the exhibition, titled Seventy-Six Glorious Years, Together Towards a Shared Future, Consul General Zhang Jianmin smiled broadly as he stopped to share stories behind the photographs. The exhibition was organized into four chapters.
\nZhang highlighted how living standards in China have improved dramatically over the past seven decades. Life expectancy has risen from 35 years in 1949 to 79 today, while access to education and healthcare has expanded. He cited high-speed rail, 5G networks and the Beidou navigation system as examples of China's rapid innovation.
\n"Among all these achievements, I would like to emphasize our success in poverty alleviation," Zhang said, pointing to images of rural Guizhou province. "China has lifted 800 million people out of poverty, accounting for more than 70 percent of global poverty reduction. By the end of 2020, we had eliminated absolute poverty, achieving the United Nations'2030 poverty reduction goal a full decade ahead of schedule."
\nZhang also underscored the history of China-US cooperation, recalling their joint fight in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the global fight against fascism.
\nEnduring symbols
\n"Over 80 years ago, in that epic war that determined the future of humanity, China tied down the bulk of Japanese forces, suffering more than 35 million casualties and making an indelible contribution to the Allied victory," Zhang said. He recalled the stories of the Flying Tigers, the Doolittle Raid rescue and Stilwell Road as enduring symbols of shared sacrifice.
\nTreasurer Fiona Ma spoke personally about that history, holding a medal honoring her father. Her grandfather and his brothers were military leaders during the 1940s. "My father was nine years old and remembered the Flying Tigers flying overhead," Ma said.
\nMa has led numerous delegations to China over the years.
\n"I met Consul General Zhang 25 years ago," she said, noting that many Americans have witnessed China's progress firsthand through such exchanges.
\nMa called on US students to visit China and see the country for themselves, while also welcoming Chinese students to study in the US.
\n"Hopefully, it will help overcome some of the politics of the adults and allow the younger generation to carry forward a relationship that benefits both sides."
\njunechang@chinadailyusa.com
\nWASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump's administration intends to shift $1.8 billion in foreign aid funding toward "America First" initiatives, such as pursuing investments in Greenland and countering "Marxist, anti-American regimes" in Latin America, according to a document sent to Congress.
\n"The national security interests of the United States require that the United States utilize these foreign assistance funds to meet new challenges in ways that make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous," according to the Congressional Notification reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.
\nThe administration's plan to shift the funding from programs previously authorized by Congress was first reported by The Washington Post. A State Department spokesperson said the department looked forward to working with Congress "on America First Foreign Assistance", saying foreign assistance programs must align with administration policies.
\n"The United States will prioritize trade over aid, opportunity over dependency, and investment over assistance," the spokesperson said in an emailed statement.
\nThe Trump administration has been pursuing a massive overhaul of foreign assistance since the Republican began his second term in January. The strategy is a departure from the long-held assumption that food, medical and economic assistance is an important "soft power" component of US global influence.
\nIn the notification, dated Sept 12, the administration says the $1.8 billion would be obligated for programs to "strengthen US global leadership", to focus on several areas central to Trump administration policy.
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Employees from Taiyuan North Rolling Stock Depot in Shanxi province socialize following a shuttlecock kicking competition, which drew over 50 workers from 12 workshop trade unions. The contest aims to enhance the working spirit and forge closer teamwork among railway staff members.
\n", - "content": "Employees from Taiyuan North Rolling Stock Depot in Shanxi province socialize following a shuttlecock kicking competition, which drew over 50 workers from 12 workshop trade unions. The contest aims to enhance the working spirit and forge closer teamwork among railway staff members.
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
\nLONDON — Portia Woodman-Wickliffe didn't come out of retirement to play for a bronze medal.
\nThe most decorated woman in rugby didn't have to come out of retirement at all.
\nBefore the Paris Olympics she announced it would be her international swansong. She got her fairytale finish as New Zealand won back-to-back sevens gold medals.
\nMore than a year later, her hope of winning back-to-back-to-back Women's Rugby World Cups was smashed by Canada in a stunning 34-19 upset in the semifinals a week ago.
\nWoodman-Wickliffe fronted up to the media, eyes teary. The Black Ferns were devastated and broken, but, she promised, they would reset and be ready to face France in the bronze-medal match at Twickenham this Saturday, the curtain-raiser to the England vs Canada final.
\nBecause her retirement announcement now makes her cringe in embarrassment, 34-year-old Woodman-Wickliffe won't confirm that Saturday's game, subject to being picked, will be her last appearance in the famous black jersey.
\n"I've learned from the last time that I won't say that," she told New Zealand newspaper The Post this week. "In terms of international rugby, potentially, but I just don't want to say that again, you know. But, I guess so. Next year, I'm planning on having babies, and I want that so much."
\nThe winger acknowledged that putting off having a baby in the last three Olympic cycles prompted her wife, former Black Fern Renee Woodman-Wickliffe, to ask her: "Is it retired or just tired?"
\nIf it is the case, the curtain will close on a 13-year international career also including back-to-back Sevens World Cups, Commonwealth Games gold, 15s and sevens world player of the year awards, and sevens player of the decade.
\n"She couldn't really care less about these accolades," former Black Fern Ruby Tui said. "She never was like 'I want to be the best in the world, the top try-scorer.' She wanted to have fun, wanted to make her family proud.
\n"When new people walk into a room, she's the first person to go and greet them, make sure your kids are OK, the elders are OK. She lives for the moment. She's here for a good time, and just has one of the most beautiful hearts I've ever met in my life."
\nRecord 50th try
\nImpressive club form convinced Woodman-Wickliffe to be available for the Black Ferns for the first time since 2022. In May, seven tries against the United States — not her most in a single test — made her the Ferns' all-time leading try-scorer, passing the great Vanessa Cootes 'record of 43 tries in 16 tests.
\nWoodman-Wickliffe came to England having topped the last two World Cups in tries, line breaks and defenders beaten. While she's been overshadowed by sensational newcomers Braxton Sorensen-McGee and Jorja Miller — both nominated for world breakthrough player of the year — in the team, only Miller has beaten more defenders, and only Sorensen-McGee averages more meters per carry.
\nWoodman-Wickliffe has scored twice and extended her all-time World Cup tries record to 22. The pool-stage try against Japan made her the first New Zealand international of any gender to score 50 test tries.
\n"She gets the ball in her hands, with a defender in front of her, and she does her magic," teammate Alana Bremner said. "Sometimes, as a player, in those moments it's hard to even try to support her, because you can just get stuck watching her. But the thing that stands out to me about 'P' is her humility and her authenticity, regardless of the records she racks up."
\nThe records mean nothing, Woodman-Wickliffe said.
\n"Anything is achievable with a supportive environment and an absolute belief in yourself," she added. "I love rugby, I love the girls. These ones give me stick day in, day out and I love it."
\nWhen she's done playing, Woodman-Wickliffe wants a role to help develop the game and to help return the Black Ferns to the top of world rugby. But she's not done playing yet.
\n"I'll always play rugby," she told The Post. "I'm going to have to start a golden oldies girls team. I want to play for as long as I can. Maybe I'll have a few babies and come back as a front-rower."
\n", @@ -11445,28 +11379,6 @@ "hash": "c00ccf4ac8b917f7b6ba97e620b8ffdb", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "006CHINA - Shanghai university benefits from intl collaboration", - "description": "Shanghai Ocean University is reaping results from its move to expand international collaboration on fisheries, which is aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable development in several countries.
\nIn Cambodia, the university has promoted rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming since 2021. Focusing on the giant freshwater prawn, the team has demonstrated, developed and refined farming techniques suited to local conditions.
\nWith the team's support, 38 demonstration households have been established and the prawns' survival rate has risen from 40 percent to 78 percent, helping 42 farming households move out of poverty, according to the team.
\nRecognizing that local talent is key to Cambodia's sustainable development, the university has also trained farmers and attracted Cambodian students to study in China. Since 2024, 11 aquaculture students from Cambodia have been recruited to study in Shanghai on scholarships.
\nMany Cambodian graduates have returned home to work in agriculture. The team has also carried out 17 training programs for more than 430 farmers and distributed hundreds of technical manuals to farmers and technicians.
\nMatine Chhorn, a 28-year-old doctoral student from Cambodia, is studying aquaculture and genetic breeding at the university. He said the China-Cambodia friendship has always been close and based on mutual trust and cooperation.
\n"China has brought a lot of experts to my country. One clear example is the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, which not only strengthens regional ties but also supports education, research and sustainable development," Chhorn said.
\nThe giant freshwater prawn has brought new opportunities for farmers and contributed to rural development in Cambodia. Through his studies in China, Chhorn said he is gaining knowledge and skills he hopes to apply to farming practices back home.
\n"The Lancang-Mekong project is not just about development, but also about people-to-people friendship and sharing a better future together," he said.
\nAs China and Cambodia step up construction of the Fish and Rice Corridor, more young Cambodians are joining. Among them is 25-year-old Aily Chhour, who is pursuing a master's degree in applied economics at the university.
\nShe helped translate a comprehensive guidance book on China-Cambodia rice-fish farming, which aims to improve local farming skills.
\n"This translated book helps academic communication between the two nations. More importantly, it can help Cambodians who do not understand Chinese to gain the knowledge they need and live a better life out of poverty and famine. I felt very proud to be part of it," she said.
\nChhour is now working on a paper about international trade in agriculture. She said she hopes to contribute to her country's development and deepen China-Cambodia cooperation when she returns home.
\nIn Indonesia, Shanghai Ocean University has supported fishery development since 2022, building an offshore marine ranch that deployed 650 cubic meters of artificial reefs.
\nExperts from both countries have also jointly researched, designed and optimized five types of artificial reef structures, which play a key role in restoring and protecting coral reefs and fishery resources.
\nThe project addresses the degradation of Indonesia's biological resources — particularly its declining fishery stocks — as well as the impact of climate change on coastal coral reef communities, said Lin Dongming, a senior engineer at the university's College of Marine Living Resource Sciences and Management.
\n"The marine ranch focuses on restoring coastal ecosystems, protecting fishery resources and enabling sustainable use of marine biological resources. We have seen very positive results, as fishery resources are recovering and local fishermen are having much better harvests," Lin said.
\nLooking ahead, Lin said his team is exploring the integration of the ecosystem and socioeconomic development, and aims to build collaborative models that benefit more countries.
\n"We have signed agreements of cooperation with more than 180 institutions across the globe. Taking full advantage of our expertise in aquaculture, we are expecting to share our knowledge and skills with the world and contribute to global sustainable fishery and agricultural development," said Li Juanying, director of the university's international exchange office.
\nwangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn
\n", - "content": "Shanghai Ocean University is reaping results from its move to expand international collaboration on fisheries, which is aimed at improving livelihoods and supporting sustainable development in several countries.
\nIn Cambodia, the university has promoted rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming since 2021. Focusing on the giant freshwater prawn, the team has demonstrated, developed and refined farming techniques suited to local conditions.
\nWith the team's support, 38 demonstration households have been established and the prawns' survival rate has risen from 40 percent to 78 percent, helping 42 farming households move out of poverty, according to the team.
\nRecognizing that local talent is key to Cambodia's sustainable development, the university has also trained farmers and attracted Cambodian students to study in China. Since 2024, 11 aquaculture students from Cambodia have been recruited to study in Shanghai on scholarships.
\nMany Cambodian graduates have returned home to work in agriculture. The team has also carried out 17 training programs for more than 430 farmers and distributed hundreds of technical manuals to farmers and technicians.
\nMatine Chhorn, a 28-year-old doctoral student from Cambodia, is studying aquaculture and genetic breeding at the university. He said the China-Cambodia friendship has always been close and based on mutual trust and cooperation.
\n"China has brought a lot of experts to my country. One clear example is the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, which not only strengthens regional ties but also supports education, research and sustainable development," Chhorn said.
\nThe giant freshwater prawn has brought new opportunities for farmers and contributed to rural development in Cambodia. Through his studies in China, Chhorn said he is gaining knowledge and skills he hopes to apply to farming practices back home.
\n"The Lancang-Mekong project is not just about development, but also about people-to-people friendship and sharing a better future together," he said.
\nAs China and Cambodia step up construction of the Fish and Rice Corridor, more young Cambodians are joining. Among them is 25-year-old Aily Chhour, who is pursuing a master's degree in applied economics at the university.
\nShe helped translate a comprehensive guidance book on China-Cambodia rice-fish farming, which aims to improve local farming skills.
\n"This translated book helps academic communication between the two nations. More importantly, it can help Cambodians who do not understand Chinese to gain the knowledge they need and live a better life out of poverty and famine. I felt very proud to be part of it," she said.
\nChhour is now working on a paper about international trade in agriculture. She said she hopes to contribute to her country's development and deepen China-Cambodia cooperation when she returns home.
\nIn Indonesia, Shanghai Ocean University has supported fishery development since 2022, building an offshore marine ranch that deployed 650 cubic meters of artificial reefs.
\nExperts from both countries have also jointly researched, designed and optimized five types of artificial reef structures, which play a key role in restoring and protecting coral reefs and fishery resources.
\nThe project addresses the degradation of Indonesia's biological resources — particularly its declining fishery stocks — as well as the impact of climate change on coastal coral reef communities, said Lin Dongming, a senior engineer at the university's College of Marine Living Resource Sciences and Management.
\n"The marine ranch focuses on restoring coastal ecosystems, protecting fishery resources and enabling sustainable use of marine biological resources. We have seen very positive results, as fishery resources are recovering and local fishermen are having much better harvests," Lin said.
\nLooking ahead, Lin said his team is exploring the integration of the ecosystem and socioeconomic development, and aims to build collaborative models that benefit more countries.
\n"We have signed agreements of cooperation with more than 180 institutions across the globe. Taking full advantage of our expertise in aquaculture, we are expecting to share our knowledge and skills with the world and contribute to global sustainable fishery and agricultural development," said Li Juanying, director of the university's international exchange office.
\nwangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn
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\nMultidimensional, in-depth, and high-level engagements can help both countries manage their differences and expand mutually beneficial cooperation, benefiting not only themselves but also the wider world.
\nIt is therefore a welcome development that despite the tensions that have flared up between them, there has been a renewed momentum of high-level dialogue between the two countries in areas such as trade, diplomacy and defense recently. This communication is crucial for deepening understanding, managing differences, expanding cooperation, and enhancing mutual interests. It also helps create a positive atmosphere for their trade negotiations.
\nThat a group of US lawmakers are visiting China — a rare occurrence for members of the US Congress — has therefore attracted significant attention. Led by Representative Adam Smith, a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, this visit, which began Sunday, marks the first by members of the US House of Representatives to China since 2019.
\nChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the visit as an "ice-breaking journey" after his meeting with the US delegation on Tuesday, noting that the delegation represents the voices of both US political parties and reflects the American people's expectations for China-US relations.
\nBy directly engaging with senior Chinese officials — the delegation has also met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Vice-Premier He Lifeng and Defense Minister Dong Jun — the visiting US lawmakers can hopefully help promote extended communication between Washington and Beijing, which is essential for mitigating misunderstandings and fostering mutual respect and cooperation.
\nNotably, the visit follows the recent telephone talks between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which set the tone and direction for the relations between the two countries. Following up on this irreplaceable heads-of-state diplomacy is essential to keeping China-US relations stabilized.
\nA key objective of the US congressional delegation's visit is to strengthen military communication, a goal supported by both sides.
\nDefense Minister Dong said, as two major countries with global influence, China and the US should uphold the bottom line of no conflict and no confrontation. In particular, he called for correcting strategic cognition in military strategy to prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations, thereby avoiding serious challenges to bilateral ties and global stability.
\nTensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait have increased in recent years, primarily due to the efforts of the US and its allies to contain China. The Pentagon should recognize that the Chinese People's Liberation Army, while resolved to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, seeks stable and positive military ties. Dong urged the US lawmakers to "eliminate interfering and restrictive factors and adopt constructive and pragmatic measures" to improve military-to-military relations and bilateral ties.
\nFor bilateral ties to proceed smoothly, there must be a consensus that China and the US are partners, not rivals or enemies. The two nations are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prosper together for their own good and for the world.
\nDuring his meeting with the House of Representatives delegation, Foreign Minister Wang expressed the hope that the visit will help the US side understand China accurately.
\nHe rightly urged the US to view China objectively, approach differences rationally, engage in friendly interactions, and actively explore new areas of cooperation so as to realize sustainable China-US relations that are stable and sound.
\nDoing so would be conducive to enabling the two countries to achieve mutual success and shared prosperity. For that, the US needs to work hand in hand with China in the same direction so as to achieve win-win outcomes. They should make joint efforts with mutual respect to empower each other to achieve success, becoming partners for common development.
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\nSupreme leader rules out nuke talks with US
\nIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned against nuclear negotiations with the United States under the present circumstances, saying it will not serve Iran's national interests. "Under the present circumstances, negotiation with the US government is, first, of no help to our national interests, fails to have any benefit for us and will not prevent any loss," Khamenei said in a televised address. He added that it would even lead to "major" losses for Iran, some of which could be "irreparable".Khamenei said the US side had determined the final result of negotiations in advance by demanding the cessation of nuclear activities and uranium enrichment in Iran, stressing that such a process was not negotiation but "dictation and imposition".
\nSOUTH KOREA
\nEx-first lady goes on trial in corruption case
\nSouth Korea opened a criminal trial Wednesday for the wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time an ex-first lady has faced trial, after her husband was removed from office over a martial law bid. Kim Keon-hee was arrested in August on a range of charges, including stock manipulation and corruption. She appeared in person at the Seoul Central District Court, escorted by guards. Dressed in a dark suit with her hair tied back, the former first lady wore a badge on her chest bearing her inmate number: 4398. The case means South Korea now has both a former president and a former first lady simultaneously facing criminal proceedings. Kim has long faced scrutiny, with lingering questions about her alleged role in stock manipulation.
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\nSupreme leader rules out nuke talks with US
\nIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned against nuclear negotiations with the United States under the present circumstances, saying it will not serve Iran's national interests. "Under the present circumstances, negotiation with the US government is, first, of no help to our national interests, fails to have any benefit for us and will not prevent any loss," Khamenei said in a televised address. He added that it would even lead to "major" losses for Iran, some of which could be "irreparable".Khamenei said the US side had determined the final result of negotiations in advance by demanding the cessation of nuclear activities and uranium enrichment in Iran, stressing that such a process was not negotiation but "dictation and imposition".
\nSOUTH KOREA
\nEx-first lady goes on trial in corruption case
\nSouth Korea opened a criminal trial Wednesday for the wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time an ex-first lady has faced trial, after her husband was removed from office over a martial law bid. Kim Keon-hee was arrested in August on a range of charges, including stock manipulation and corruption. She appeared in person at the Seoul Central District Court, escorted by guards. Dressed in a dark suit with her hair tied back, the former first lady wore a badge on her chest bearing her inmate number: 4398. The case means South Korea now has both a former president and a former first lady simultaneously facing criminal proceedings. Kim has long faced scrutiny, with lingering questions about her alleged role in stock manipulation.
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An employee from State Grid Changji in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region conducts grinding and cleaning work on a 110 kilovolt transmission line in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture. This helps to eliminate potential equipment defects and ensure reliable power supply for Jijihu Industrial Park and surrounding areas during peak-load periods.
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