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Hong Kong's economy is gaining fresh momentum, with exporters exhibiting their strongest confidence level in over a year and private sector activity showing the first signs of improvement in seven months amid global uncertainties, experts said.

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They remain cautiously optimistic and are betting on further impetus from the city's deeper economic ties with other markets in the region.

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On Thursday, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council revealed an uptick in confidence among exporters in the third quarter of 2025, with indicators of current performance and export expectations both reaching their highest marks since January last year.

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The current index for business performance rose to 53.3 from 49.6 in the previous quarter, while the outlook index for the upcoming quarter leaped to 54.3 from 49, according to the HKTDC's Export Confidence Index survey report. Both indexes remain above the 50-point optimism threshold.

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The survey also shows that about 36 percent of the respondents expect higher profit margins this year, while 28 percent anticipate steady margins of profit.

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According to data released by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's Census and Statistics Department, the SAR's exports recorded a year-on-year growth of 12.7 percent in terms of value in the first seven months of this year.

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Business conditions in the city's private sector have also notably improved. The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Hong Kong SAR Purchasing Manager's Index rose to 50.7 in August — the highest since the beginning of the year.

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Companies have increased their output for the first time in five months, particularly in the domestic market, according to S&P Global.

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Usamah Bhatti, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said that with the total amount of new orders broadly stabilized, companies are feeling encouraged to raise employment levels for the first time in three months.

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Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, chairman of Hong Kong's Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, said the improvement reflects new opportunities created through deeper regional cooperation.

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"In recent years, local enterprises have been actively setting up production bases in regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East to drive industrial upgrading and transformation, while expanding into diversified areas including innovation and technology," he said.

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Irina Fan Yuen-yee, director of research at HKTDC, reminded that the possibility of future tariff hikes and further supply chain risks within the already fragmented global trading arena remains very real.

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The HKTDC's survey report said the improvement is "mainly on account of traders' front-loading activities" amid uncertainties over the trade policies of the United States, adding that the benefits may become moderate in the following months.

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Contact the writers at gabylin@chinadailyhk.com

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Hong Kong's economy is gaining fresh momentum, with exporters exhibiting their strongest confidence level in over a year and private sector activity showing the first signs of improvement in seven months amid global uncertainties, experts said.

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They remain cautiously optimistic and are betting on further impetus from the city's deeper economic ties with other markets in the region.

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On Thursday, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council revealed an uptick in confidence among exporters in the third quarter of 2025, with indicators of current performance and export expectations both reaching their highest marks since January last year.

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The current index for business performance rose to 53.3 from 49.6 in the previous quarter, while the outlook index for the upcoming quarter leaped to 54.3 from 49, according to the HKTDC's Export Confidence Index survey report. Both indexes remain above the 50-point optimism threshold.

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The survey also shows that about 36 percent of the respondents expect higher profit margins this year, while 28 percent anticipate steady margins of profit.

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According to data released by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government's Census and Statistics Department, the SAR's exports recorded a year-on-year growth of 12.7 percent in terms of value in the first seven months of this year.

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Business conditions in the city's private sector have also notably improved. The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Hong Kong SAR Purchasing Manager's Index rose to 50.7 in August — the highest since the beginning of the year.

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Companies have increased their output for the first time in five months, particularly in the domestic market, according to S&P Global.

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Usamah Bhatti, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said that with the total amount of new orders broadly stabilized, companies are feeling encouraged to raise employment levels for the first time in three months.

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Jonathan Choi Koon-shum, chairman of Hong Kong's Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, said the improvement reflects new opportunities created through deeper regional cooperation.

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"In recent years, local enterprises have been actively setting up production bases in regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East to drive industrial upgrading and transformation, while expanding into diversified areas including innovation and technology," he said.

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Irina Fan Yuen-yee, director of research at HKTDC, reminded that the possibility of future tariff hikes and further supply chain risks within the already fragmented global trading arena remains very real.

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The HKTDC's survey report said the improvement is "mainly on account of traders' front-loading activities" amid uncertainties over the trade policies of the United States, adding that the benefits may become moderate in the following months.

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Contact the writers at gabylin@chinadailyhk.com

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China's top court has reiterated the importance of protecting personal information in this digital age, calling on online platforms to foster a safe, regulated and orderly environment for data circulation.

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On Thursday, the Supreme People's Court released its first set of six landmark cases involving data, including two focused on personal information, underscoring that robust protection of personal information is a crucial prerequisite for promoting the efficient circulation and use of data.

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"Personal information is closely tied to the vital interests of the people, and is also integral to the development of the digital economy and public interests," the top court said, requiring judges nationwide to unify judicial standards and improve the quality of handling such cases.

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In recent years, with the widespread use of apps, it has become common for app operators to collect users' personal information, raising concerns about privacy and data security and leading to an increase in related disputes, it added.

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One disclosed case occurred between the operator of two English learning apps and a user surnamed Luo. In January 2021, the app's operator, a technology company, used two phone numbers collected from Luo during an offline activity to open online English learning accounts for him, and sent him multiple relevant text messages.

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Luo was unhappy, but in order to understand the situation, he logged into the accounts using his phone number and found that he had to fill in details such as his occupation, educational level and English proficiency to proceed further. Throughout the process, there were no options to skip or decline, nor was there any prompt for "user consent to collect personal information".

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Subsequently, he initiated a lawsuit against the company at the Beijing Internet Court, claiming it had forcibly used his phone numbers and excessively gathered his personal information. He demanded the deletion of his information, a public apology and 2,900 yuan ($407) in compensation.

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"Users were compelled to click 'agree' and provide relevant information to use the apps, and otherwise, they would have to forgo using the software. This so-called 'agree' was not truly voluntary," the Beijing court said, adding that the information collected was also not necessary for the apps' functional services, which had violated the Personal Information Protection Law.

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Additionally, according to regulations from the internet and public security authorities, the app, related to learning and education, should not include automatic information pushes to users as part of its basic functional services.

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Therefore, the court determined that the company violated personal information rights in August 2022, ruling in favor of Luo.

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The top court praised the ruling, saying that it serves as a reminder to app operators to enhance their awareness of personal information protection, and will help them strictly comply with the laws and regulations.

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It also suggested that internet and technology enterprises should strengthen their data management systems to ensure the collection and utilization of users' information remain within legal boundaries.

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It highlighted the need for creating a sound rule-of-law environment where people enjoy the benefits of digital development while promoting the efficient flow of data, adding that it is essential to continuously enhancing new drivers of economic growth.

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It is not the first time that the top court has emphasized the importance of protecting personal information in the fast-developing internet era. Previously, it had issued guidelines to regulate the use of facial recognition technology, urging judges to impose harsh punishment on those infringing upon personal data.

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China has issued new measures to manage the red lines for the protection of permanent basic farmland, aiming to balance the rigidity of farmland protection with the flexibility required for agricultural production to ensure national food security.

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The 27-item measures, jointly released by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, will take effect on Oct 1.

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The measures have set regulations for institutional arrangements to optimize land use, allow necessary adjustments and grant local authorities a degree of autonomy, with the fundamental goal of protecting at least 103 million hectares as outlined in this round of national land spatial planning.

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"Farmland protection requires a systematic approach that necessitates a holistic consideration of security and development, as well as quantity and quality," said He Yong, director of the farmland protection and supervision department at the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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"However, practice has shown that the current management system for permanent basic farmland is overly rigid and lacks sufficient flexibility," He said. Permanent basic farmland in some areas suffers from unreasonable delineation, fragmentation and subpar quality, he added.

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Existing laws and regulations lack adjustment mechanisms, making it difficult to meet the practical needs of farmland protection while also fostering agricultural economic development, said the director.

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To address these problems and create large, contiguous tracts of high-quality arable land, the measures — for the first time at the departmental regulation level — have established a reserve zone system for permanent basic farmland.

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The system will serve as the primary source for compensatory demarcation in efforts to optimize and adjust the protection red line, as well as in cases where major construction projects encroach on permanent basic farmland.

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High-quality arable land that can be stably used over the long term should be prioritized for inclusion in the reserve zone, the measures say. This includes newly added farmland from land consolidation, established high-standard plots, and land contiguous with existing permanent basic farmland. It also covers superior-quality farmland with slopes under 15 degrees, farmland with favorable water and soil resources, and farmland reclaimed from other agricultural uses such as orchards and woodlands.

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Provincial natural resource departments, working with agricultural and rural departments, must regularly assess and determine the targets for delineating reserve zones at the city and county levels. These targets should be dynamically adjusted based on actual conditions.

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The measures also specify conditions for adjusting the permanent basic farmland red line, allowing for cases such as high-standard farmland construction, land consolidation and the development of facilities for collective economic organizations. These adjustments are required to meet urgent local needs and support both protection and production.

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Local authorities may make annual adjustments to the layout of permanent basic farmland while upholding overall protection goals. Based on national land spatial planning assessments, they can eliminate plots that are unreasonably designated or unsuitable for long-term use and incorporate new high-quality farmland.

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In accordance with the Land Administration Law, the measures outline guidelines for key construction projects that may occupy permanent basic farmland.

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These include projects for in situ site protection approved by the State Council, China's Cabinet, as well as major infrastructure projects approved within national land spatial planning such as airports, railways, highways, water transport, and energy and water conservancy facilities.

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China has issued new measures to manage the red lines for the protection of permanent basic farmland, aiming to balance the rigidity of farmland protection with the flexibility required for agricultural production to ensure national food security.

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The 27-item measures, jointly released by the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, will take effect on Oct 1.

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The measures have set regulations for institutional arrangements to optimize land use, allow necessary adjustments and grant local authorities a degree of autonomy, with the fundamental goal of protecting at least 103 million hectares as outlined in this round of national land spatial planning.

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"Farmland protection requires a systematic approach that necessitates a holistic consideration of security and development, as well as quantity and quality," said He Yong, director of the farmland protection and supervision department at the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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"However, practice has shown that the current management system for permanent basic farmland is overly rigid and lacks sufficient flexibility," He said. Permanent basic farmland in some areas suffers from unreasonable delineation, fragmentation and subpar quality, he added.

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Existing laws and regulations lack adjustment mechanisms, making it difficult to meet the practical needs of farmland protection while also fostering agricultural economic development, said the director.

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To address these problems and create large, contiguous tracts of high-quality arable land, the measures — for the first time at the departmental regulation level — have established a reserve zone system for permanent basic farmland.

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The system will serve as the primary source for compensatory demarcation in efforts to optimize and adjust the protection red line, as well as in cases where major construction projects encroach on permanent basic farmland.

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High-quality arable land that can be stably used over the long term should be prioritized for inclusion in the reserve zone, the measures say. This includes newly added farmland from land consolidation, established high-standard plots, and land contiguous with existing permanent basic farmland. It also covers superior-quality farmland with slopes under 15 degrees, farmland with favorable water and soil resources, and farmland reclaimed from other agricultural uses such as orchards and woodlands.

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Provincial natural resource departments, working with agricultural and rural departments, must regularly assess and determine the targets for delineating reserve zones at the city and county levels. These targets should be dynamically adjusted based on actual conditions.

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The measures also specify conditions for adjusting the permanent basic farmland red line, allowing for cases such as high-standard farmland construction, land consolidation and the development of facilities for collective economic organizations. These adjustments are required to meet urgent local needs and support both protection and production.

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Local authorities may make annual adjustments to the layout of permanent basic farmland while upholding overall protection goals. Based on national land spatial planning assessments, they can eliminate plots that are unreasonably designated or unsuitable for long-term use and incorporate new high-quality farmland.

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In accordance with the Land Administration Law, the measures outline guidelines for key construction projects that may occupy permanent basic farmland.

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These include projects for in situ site protection approved by the State Council, China's Cabinet, as well as major infrastructure projects approved within national land spatial planning such as airports, railways, highways, water transport, and energy and water conservancy facilities.

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limenghan@chinadaily.com.cn

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A guide introduces exhibits to the students at the Hundred Regiments Offensive Memorial Hall on Aug 9.

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The students from Xieyite Primary School in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region pay tribute to the Hundred Regiments Offensive Monument in Yangquan city, Shanxi province, on Aug 9.

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For the 16 students of Xieyite Primary School, nestled in a remote border area in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, this summer was unlike any other.

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They embarked on a study tour, crossing over 4,000 kilometers to Shanxi province, a land rich with history of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45). For these children, it was a journey of discovery, connecting them to the past in a profound and unforgettable way.

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On Aug 9, standing atop Shinao Mountain in Yangquan city — the main battlefield of the Hundred Regiments Offensive — 11-year-old Jarkenay Keranbek, an ethnic Kirgiz student, gained a deeper understanding of the war.

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"This is the first time I've ever left Xinjiang," she said, her eyes wide with wonder. "Before, when I read stories about the war in the library, it all felt so distant. But now, standing in the very place where the Hundred Regiments Offensive took place, I can almost see the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army charging into battle. I truly feel their courage and fearlessness.

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"I want to be like them, dedicating my strength to my country and my hometown when I grow up."

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The journey began with the 2025 Shanxi-Xinjiang Youth Exchange Summer Camp launching in Taiyuan, bringing together the students and teachers from the elementary school with volunteer representatives from Shanxi's western China volunteer program. The itinerary was a carefully curated blend of cultural exploration, scientific discovery, inspiration of patriotism, and, most importantly, the forging of friendships.

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The Xieyite Primary School, situated just 47 km from the border, holds a special place as the first pilot school supported by the western China volunteer program in the Kizilsu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture. For the children at the school, Shanxi was more than just a place on the map; it was their volunteer teachers' homeland. This summer imagination about the place became reality for the 16 students.

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Wang Tianrui, a Shanxi volunteer, said, "When I was teaching in Xinjiang, I often used maps and stories to explain the significance of the Hundred Regiments Offensive to our students."

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The Hundred Regiments Offensive, launched on the evening of Aug 20, 1940, was a major campaign led by the Eighth Route Army. Lasting over four months, it was the largest and longest offensive in North China during the war, significantly boosting the morale of the Chinese people and bolstering their confidence in victory.

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Another Shanxi volunteer, Gao Shuxian, added, "In the future, I want to do everything I can to share more knowledge with the children in the border areas, to integrate the history into my lessons."

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During the visit, the teachers and students of the school stood solemnly before the Hundred Regiments Offensive Monument, offering deep bows and laying flowers in remembrance of the fallen heroes.

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Eleven-year-old student, Gul Tumar Balekya, said, "When I return to school, I will tell my classmates everything I've seen and learned here, not just the fun parts, but especially the history of the war."

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Muradil Esan Tur, principal of the school, said: "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the war against Japanese aggression and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. At this special time, I hope that the children can deeply absorb the culture of the Red revolution through this study tour, planting the seeds of patriotism deep within their hearts and truly understanding that the happy lives they enjoy today were hard-earned."

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Zhao Jing, deputy secretary of the Shanxi Provincial Committee of the Communist Youth League of China and chairman of the Shanxi Provincial Youth Federation, emphasized that the purpose of the summer camp was to promote interaction, exchange, and integration between young people from Shanxi and Xinjiang, and to further consolidate the sense of community of the Chinese nation.

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"I hope that the children, while broadening their horizons, will jointly inherit and promote the great spirit of the war of resistance," she said.

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Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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At the conclusion of the SCO Summit in Tianjin on Aug 31 and Sept 1, 2025, where leaders adopted long-term development strategies, and launched new cooperation platforms, the importance of regional collaboration in sustainable development was highlighted. In this context, the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China in the field of the green economy stands out as a model for regional green transformation.

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In the era of climate challenges and energy transformation, international cooperation to promote sustainable development has become particularly important. One of the most striking examples of such cooperation is the strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China in the field of the green economy. The two countries, united by a common vision of an environmentally sustainable future, have established an exemplary model of cooperation that can become a catalyst for the green transformation of Central Asia.

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The significant momentum in Sino-Uzbek cooperation in green energy, including in technologies that promote environmental efficiency and sustainability, can help the two countries achieve their environmental goals.

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China is a global leader in renewable energy and green technologies. In fact, green development has become a priority for the Chinese government, as it has decided to peak the country's carbon emissions before 2030 and realize carbon neutrality before 2060. To be sure, China's achievements in renewable energy are astonishing in their scale — its wind power generation has increased sixfold and solar power more than 180-fold in the last decade.

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Uzbekistan, on its part, has become one of the drivers of regional cooperation on climate action, and a facilitator of Central Asia's transformation into a green economy and clean energy development hub. In essence, green development has become a state policy priority for Uzbekistan, with institutional reforms receiving a shot in the arm from the adoption of a new Constitution in 2023, which for the first time calls for protecting the environment and ensuring environmental safety. This in turn necessitated the upgrading of the regulatory framework and strategic planning to achieve sustainable development — and prompted the Uzbek government to declare 2025 as the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy.

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The national programme for green financing, on the other hand, is a blueprint for transitioning to a low-carbon development model, as it is aimed at increasing the share of environmentally-friendly projects in Uzbekistan's investment structure to 50 percent by 2030.Concurrently, Tashkent is taking measures to improve energy efficiency in agriculture and industry, introduce innovative technologies, and expand the area under organic farming and drip irrigation.

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Besides, cooperation between Uzbekistan and China in the field of green development has led to the implementation of joint large-scale sustainable development projects. And deepening cooperation with China will boost Uzbekistan's energy security and environmental sustainability.

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The meeting held by the Ministry of Ecology of Uzbekistan in May 2025 marked a new stage of Sino-Uzbek partnership in environmental protection, while a memorandum of understanding signed between the Uzbek Ministry of Ecology and the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences paved the way for the establishment of a Central Asian Research Center for Ecology and Environment in Tashkent. The goal is to turn the new center into a platform for joint scientific research, training of specialists, exchange of modern technologies, and promotion of green, sustainable development throughout Central Asia.

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Moreover, Sino-Uzbek cooperation in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) production is particularly important, because it not only corresponds to the global agenda of sustainable development but also facilitates access to advanced technologies and large-scale investments for Uzbekistan.

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The strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and China in green development shows how countries with different economic systems and levels of development can work together to address global environmental challenges.

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The success of Sino-Uzbek cooperation is based on several key factors: complementarity of the two countries' economies, and their leaderships' political will, their pursuit of innovation, and a long-term strategy. While China brings advanced technologies, financing and its rich experience in renewable energy development to the partnership, Uzbekistan provides favorable natural conditions, a dynamically developing economy and a strategically important geographic location.

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The outcomes of Sino-Uzbek cooperation are already impressive: thousands of megawatts of clean energy generated, millions of tons of carbon emissions reduced, thousands of new jobs created, and billions of dollars invested. However, the main significance of the Sino-Uzbek partnership is its potential to serve as a catalyst for Central Asia's green transformation.

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As the two sides implement their ambitious plans, their cooperation will only deepen and expand. And the creation of joint research centers, exchange of students and experts, and the development of green financing and digital technologies will further consolidate their long-term partnership.

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Sino-Uzbek cooperation in green development does not only contribute to achieving the climate goals of the two countries; it also develops a new paradigm of international relations based on mutual benefit, technological innovation, and shared responsibility for the future of the planet. This model can and should become a source of inspiration for other countries and regions striving for sustainable development.

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

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Cui Haipei

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On one side, golden deserts stretch to the horizon; on the other, the Persian Gulf shimmers under the sun. Wander through Dubai's landscape, and the spire of Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building — pierces the sky. This is the United Arab Emirates — a land where the ancient desert gene merges with the open spirit of the sea, forging something unique.

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As an observer who has lived here for seven months, I have gradually perceived how this "crossroads of the world" weaves a distinctive modern symphony through cultural fusion.

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My first sense of awe came at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Its dome, floating above an artificial lagoon, casts a shower of light — a metaphor, it seems, for the nation's journey, where civilizations intersect, blend and evolve.

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Sixty-five percent of this land is desert, once home to Arab nomads who trekked with camels. Then there were pearls, a gift from the sea, making this region a global pearl trading hub in the 19th century.

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Diving for pearls nurtured a spirit of maritime exploration. After independence in 1971, oil transformed the UAE overnight, raising skyscrapers from the sand. But true prosperity stemmed from a shrewd understanding of its location: At the crossroads of three continents, with 2.4 billion people within a four-hour flight and 5 billion within 8 hours. It is, in essence, a natural global junction.

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When Disney announced plans for its seventh global theme park, it chose Abu Dhabi for its first Middle Eastern outpost, a testament to the UAE's appeal as a regional magnet.

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The country's business allure is equally strong. Ranked 16th in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 index, the UAE hosts 46 free trade zones with special tax and customs policies. This duality of desert grit and maritime openness infuses the nation: It preserves nomadic resilience while embracing the world with open arms.

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Here, where 88.5 percent of the population is foreign-born, harmonious coexistence thrives, creating a miracle of cultural diversity.

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The Arab soul is embodied by around 1 million Emiratis, who anchor the nation and guide its core affairs. Clad in traditional white and black robes, they carry traditions amid the pulse of modernity, forming the cultural and political bedrock.

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The South Asian pillar, comprising more than 4 million Indians and Pakistanis, stands as the largest ethnic group, making up about 40 percent of the population. They build skyscrapers, drive taxis, practice medicine, engineer solutions and lead businesses. Their contributions are interwoven into every layer of society, shaping the country's physical skeleton and vibrant spirit.

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Adding a dynamic new thread to this tapestry, nearly 300,000 Chinese residents are writing fresh narratives of connection. In Dragon Mart, gadgets from Yiwu of Zhejiang province sit beside goji berries from Ningxia Hui autonomous region; young entrepreneurs adapt Chinese livestream commerce to local tastes, bridging markets and cultures.

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This harmony doesn't come automatically. During Ramadan, non-Muslims are required to avoid public eating; traditional dress codes contrast sharply with Western tourists' swimwear. But laws serve as a mediator: Sharjah bans alcohol entirely, with imprisonment for violations, while Dubai allows it for non-Muslims over 21 in designated areas. Rigorous rules — speeding fines can reach nearly $5,500 — keep diverse cultures on track, each thriving in its own space.

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In ancient times, the Silk Road linked China and the Middle East, with camels and ships carrying silk, porcelain, art and ideas. Today, through the Belt and Road Initiative, Sino-Arab friendship flourishes, with deepening investments capturing global attention.

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More than 6,000 Chinese companies operate here. Huawei contributes to smart city projects while Chery, BYD and Great Wall cars fill streets. This isn't ideological but a pragmatic choice. As one local put it, "Chinese vehicles represent the future."

\n

Yet, cultural gaps remain. When I ask people about China, most can say nihao, know of Beijing, Shanghai, the Great Wall and kung fu, but few have visited.

\n

A professor told me that his Emirati students' perceptions of China were "overwhelmingly positive, though not deep".

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"A student made a point," he recalled. "We see how Western media talks about us, and it's so far removed from how we see ourselves. So when we see them talk negatively about China, we think they're doing the same thing to them."

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Change, however, is brewing. Some 171 UAE schools teach Mandarin, with 71,000 students. Confucius Institutes and Chinese schools foster understanding. Some influencers' recent trips to China sparked curiosity as they shared adventures on social media, noting, "Now you just need a passport to go to China."

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The Chinese often say, "Even if friends are far apart, they feel as close as neighbors." Arabs also have a proverb, "Even if knowledge is far away in China, one should still seek it."

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Despite being thousands of kilometers apart, China and the UAE, both standing as representatives of antiquity and modernity, openness and inclusiveness, are bound to walk far together, driven by their shared pursuit of a better future.

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Contact the writer at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn

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On one side, golden deserts stretch to the horizon; on the other, the Persian Gulf shimmers under the sun. Wander through Dubai's landscape, and the spire of Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building — pierces the sky. This is the United Arab Emirates — a land where the ancient desert gene merges with the open spirit of the sea, forging something unique.

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As an observer who has lived here for seven months, I have gradually perceived how this "crossroads of the world" weaves a distinctive modern symphony through cultural fusion.

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My first sense of awe came at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Its dome, floating above an artificial lagoon, casts a shower of light — a metaphor, it seems, for the nation's journey, where civilizations intersect, blend and evolve.

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Sixty-five percent of this land is desert, once home to Arab nomads who trekked with camels. Then there were pearls, a gift from the sea, making this region a global pearl trading hub in the 19th century.

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Diving for pearls nurtured a spirit of maritime exploration. After independence in 1971, oil transformed the UAE overnight, raising skyscrapers from the sand. But true prosperity stemmed from a shrewd understanding of its location: At the crossroads of three continents, with 2.4 billion people within a four-hour flight and 5 billion within 8 hours. It is, in essence, a natural global junction.

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When Disney announced plans for its seventh global theme park, it chose Abu Dhabi for its first Middle Eastern outpost, a testament to the UAE's appeal as a regional magnet.

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The country's business allure is equally strong. Ranked 16th in the World Bank's Doing Business 2020 index, the UAE hosts 46 free trade zones with special tax and customs policies. This duality of desert grit and maritime openness infuses the nation: It preserves nomadic resilience while embracing the world with open arms.

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Here, where 88.5 percent of the population is foreign-born, harmonious coexistence thrives, creating a miracle of cultural diversity.

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The Arab soul is embodied by around 1 million Emiratis, who anchor the nation and guide its core affairs. Clad in traditional white and black robes, they carry traditions amid the pulse of modernity, forming the cultural and political bedrock.

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The South Asian pillar, comprising more than 4 million Indians and Pakistanis, stands as the largest ethnic group, making up about 40 percent of the population. They build skyscrapers, drive taxis, practice medicine, engineer solutions and lead businesses. Their contributions are interwoven into every layer of society, shaping the country's physical skeleton and vibrant spirit.

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Adding a dynamic new thread to this tapestry, nearly 300,000 Chinese residents are writing fresh narratives of connection. In Dragon Mart, gadgets from Yiwu of Zhejiang province sit beside goji berries from Ningxia Hui autonomous region; young entrepreneurs adapt Chinese livestream commerce to local tastes, bridging markets and cultures.

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This harmony doesn't come automatically. During Ramadan, non-Muslims are required to avoid public eating; traditional dress codes contrast sharply with Western tourists' swimwear. But laws serve as a mediator: Sharjah bans alcohol entirely, with imprisonment for violations, while Dubai allows it for non-Muslims over 21 in designated areas. Rigorous rules — speeding fines can reach nearly $5,500 — keep diverse cultures on track, each thriving in its own space.

\n

In ancient times, the Silk Road linked China and the Middle East, with camels and ships carrying silk, porcelain, art and ideas. Today, through the Belt and Road Initiative, Sino-Arab friendship flourishes, with deepening investments capturing global attention.

\n

More than 6,000 Chinese companies operate here. Huawei contributes to smart city projects while Chery, BYD and Great Wall cars fill streets. This isn't ideological but a pragmatic choice. As one local put it, "Chinese vehicles represent the future."

\n

Yet, cultural gaps remain. When I ask people about China, most can say nihao, know of Beijing, Shanghai, the Great Wall and kung fu, but few have visited.

\n

A professor told me that his Emirati students' perceptions of China were "overwhelmingly positive, though not deep".

\n

"A student made a point," he recalled. "We see how Western media talks about us, and it's so far removed from how we see ourselves. So when we see them talk negatively about China, we think they're doing the same thing to them."

\n

Change, however, is brewing. Some 171 UAE schools teach Mandarin, with 71,000 students. Confucius Institutes and Chinese schools foster understanding. Some influencers' recent trips to China sparked curiosity as they shared adventures on social media, noting, "Now you just need a passport to go to China."

\n

The Chinese often say, "Even if friends are far apart, they feel as close as neighbors." Arabs also have a proverb, "Even if knowledge is far away in China, one should still seek it."

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Despite being thousands of kilometers apart, China and the UAE, both standing as representatives of antiquity and modernity, openness and inclusiveness, are bound to walk far together, driven by their shared pursuit of a better future.

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Contact the writer at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Palestinians move toward central Gaza using vehicles, horse carts, and by foot, as intensified Israeli attacks force them to flee on Wednesday.

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Hamas has appealed to the United Nations and the international community to intervene after Israel rejected its ceasefire offer and threatened to escalate military operations in Gaza, including further annexing the West Bank.

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In a statement on Wednesday, the group reiterated its readiness to accept a comprehensive Gaza ceasefire and release all Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, Al Jazeera reported.

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Hamas also slammed Israel for committing "horrific war crimes "following reports of strikes wiping out entire families in Gaza City, and with more people, including children, dying of starvation.

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However, a statement published by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said this was unfortunately "more spin by Hamas that has nothing new".

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Abdul Wahed Jalal Nori, a lecturer in the Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies at International Islamic University Malaysia, told China Daily that by appealing to the UN, Hamas underscores that it is Israel, not them, undermining prospects for stability and exploiting international silence to entrench occupation under the guise of "self-defense".

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"What we are witnessing is not a genuine search for peace but a strategy of perpetual delay," said Abdul Wahed.

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On Wednesday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled a proposal to annex 82 percent of the West Bank, drawing criticism within Israel and its Arab neighbors.

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In a post on X, Aida Touma-Sliman, a Palestinian Arab member of the Israeli Knesset, condemned Smotrich's annexation map.

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"It seeks to erase an entire people by redrawing borders with brutality and arrogance, turning the West Bank into fragmented prisons with no geographic continuity under Israeli sovereignty," said Touma-Sliman.

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Israel's refusal to accept a ceasefire deal has also begun to frustrate its Arab neighbors and peace negotiators.

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In a statement published on Wednesday, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi condemned in the strongest terms "the dangerous and suspicious calls made by a minister in the government of the Israeli occupation forces, which aim to deepen settlement and annex the occupied West Bank".

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He said these inflammatory calls "confirm the occupation's continuous and systematic approach of destabilizing security and stability in the region", reflecting its insistence on undermining peace opportunities and its blatant defiance of international conventions, as well as its continued violation of all laws and norms.

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Albudaiwi also called on the international community to take immediate deterrent measures "to stop these inflammatory calls and dangerous practices by the Israeli occupation forces".

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Enhanced charging piles spur green travel

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Chinese power operators are better maintaining charging piles nationwide to safeguard such "energy stations" that help boost green mobility. In Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, the operation and maintenance of charging piles have become critical to sustaining eco-friendly travel amid the scorching summer heat, and State Grid Xuzhou dispatched teams to all charging sites in its service area, carrying out a comprehensive hazard-inspection campaign. The staff members inspected cabinets, touchscreens, pile housings and cable connections, conducting rectification on any spotted defect. They also explained safe-use practices and emergency procedures to drivers coming to charge, refining charging services.

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Yuan strengthens against greenback

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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 56 pips to 7.1052 against the US dollar on Thursday, said the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

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Enhanced charging piles spur green travel

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Chinese power operators are better maintaining charging piles nationwide to safeguard such "energy stations" that help boost green mobility. In Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, the operation and maintenance of charging piles have become critical to sustaining eco-friendly travel amid the scorching summer heat, and State Grid Xuzhou dispatched teams to all charging sites in its service area, carrying out a comprehensive hazard-inspection campaign. The staff members inspected cabinets, touchscreens, pile housings and cable connections, conducting rectification on any spotted defect. They also explained safe-use practices and emergency procedures to drivers coming to charge, refining charging services.

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Yuan strengthens against greenback

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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 56 pips to 7.1052 against the US dollar on Thursday, said the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

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China has released a two-year action plan to stabilize growth in its vast electronic information manufacturing sector, setting targets for annual output and revenue increases through 2026, as the nation seeks to bolster consumption and secure its role in the global technology race.

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The action plan, unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation, aims for an average annual growth rate of about 7 percent in industrial output from large-scale computer, communications and other electronic equipment sectors.

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Total revenue in concerning fields such as lithium batteries, photovoltaics and components is expected to rise more than 5 percent per year.

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The government has also set specific product benchmarks: server sales exceeding 400 billion yuan ($56 billion), large-screen TVs with more than 40 percent domestic penetration, and further advances in high-end, intelligent personal computers and smartphones.

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In one of its strongest passages, the plan stressed the need to "promote domestic and international dual circulation and prudently address international trade barriers".

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It urged companies to make full use of China's vast domestic market, strengthen their ability to control entire supply chains, and build resilience against external shocks.

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According to the plan, the country will help firms stabilize trade in core products such as mobile phones, computers and televisions, even as global markets face mounting protectionism.

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It also doubled down on efforts to back domestic champions. It pledged to "unswervingly promote the use of homebuilt products", and vowed stronger support for key firms in strategic supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, industrial control systems and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.

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Meanwhile, the plan also called for accelerated breakthroughs in 5G and 6G components, semiconductors and intelligent computing, while fostering new markets for smart wearables, intelligent connected vehicles and digital health.

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Wang Peng, a researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, said: "The electronic information manufacturing industry is a strategic, fundamental and pioneering sector of the national economy. It is a key pillar for stabilizing industrial growth and safeguarding the country's political and economic security.

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"The action plan seeks to consolidate existing industrial capacity and foster and expand new growth drivers. By combining government support with market mechanisms, China aims to keep the sector on a steady growth path while positioning it to tap new demand both at home and abroad."

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Notably, on the consumer side, the plan seeks to stimulate purchases of PCs, phones and TVs, as well as AI-related consumer equipment through credit support, online marketing, and integration with e-commerce and retail promotions. It is also promoting smart devices in healthcare, transport, education and emergency services to open new growth areas.

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Xie Cun, head of the information and communications development department at the MIIT, said: "Thanks to consumption subsidy policies and the push from AI-powered terminals, Chinese consumers' enthusiasm for electronic products has risen. This has fueled faster production and sales of electronic devices in the first quarter of this year."

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In the first quarter, output of computer sets reached 85.32 million units, up 9.6 percent year-on-year. Television shipments totaled 8.84 million units, a 4.7 percent increase and the second consecutive quarter of positive growth. In January-February, shipments of 5G smartphones hit 41.62 million units, up 7.6 percent, with domestic brands especially favored by consumers, accounting for 85 percent of shipments, he noted.

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Workers operate tea-picking machines at an organic tea plantation in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

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Chinese tea is reinventing itself, prompted by the fact that tea and coffee are no longer the only options people turn to while working, relaxing or socializing worldwide.

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Once confined to traditional brews, tea is now being blended with milk, fruits and herbs to create inventive flavors that are winning over young consumers and turning these tea-based drinks into a life-style trend.

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Fueled by the booming craze for "new-style" Chinese tea drinks, tea producers in East China's Zhejiang province and Southwest China's Yunnan province are seizing the momentum, shifting from bulk leaf exports toward higher-value processing and stronger branding.

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Their modern twists on Chinese tea are finding eager audiences overseas, from fruit-infused teas gaining popularity in tea and coffee shops in Southeast Asia, to creative blends making their way into the menus of milk tea stores close to universities in London, Manchester, Paris and Dusseldorf (Germany), and even chilled milk-tea variations appealing to young consumers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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According to Hangzhou Customs, Zhejiang exported 2.24 billion yuan ($312 million) worth of tea between January and July, up 24.3 percent year-on-year and accounting for 37.2 percent of China's total tea exports during this period, with major markets including the United Kingdom, Sweden, Morocco, Russia and Uzbekistan.

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Shengzhou Houtu Tea Co Ltd, a producer and exporter of green tea in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, shipped 5 metric tons of flavored bagged tea to Saudi Arabia in mid-August. The products included blends with ingredients such as ginger, mint, chrysanthemum and lemon.

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"We previously focused on bulk green tea exports. As demand for personalized products has grown, exports of new-style Chinese tea raw materials and beverages have been on the rise," said Yuan Junyang, the company's operations director.

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Yuan said that drinks such as Longjing (Dragon Well) lattes and matcha lattes are thriving at home and finding markets overseas, presenting the world with a new way to savor the essence of Chinese tea.

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From traditional brews to ready-to-drink lines, Lanfangyuan Food Co Ltd, a Huzhou, Zhejiang-based tea beverage producer, is expanding its footprint in overseas markets through innovation. Its export value surged 42.1 percent year-on-year to 20 million yuan in the first seven months.

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"We have developed a frozen lemon tea and fruit tea series with distinctive, refreshing flavors. They have successfully entered the United States, European and Southeast Asian markets," said Zhu Yuemin, a manager at the company's overseas business unit.

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In mid-August, at the production workshop of Pu'er Zuxiang Highmountain Tea Garden Co Ltd, a tea producer based in Pu'er, Yunnan, workers were busy packaging the latest batch of Pu'er tea cakes bound for France.

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These organic tea cakes, labeled in both Chinese and French, will soon cross the seas to appear on the shelves of supermarkets in Paris. It is the company's 15th export shipment of Pu'er tea this year.

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"In addition to supplying raw tea leaves for making milk tea to overseas clients, our organic tea has long enjoyed strong sales in the European market. This shipment of organic Pu'er tea cakes — available in 200-gram, 150-gram and 75-gram sizes — was tailored to meet French customer demand," said Duan Liyuan, the company's foreign trade manager.

\n

The packaging integrates both Chinese and French cultural elements and comes with a French language introduction to Pu'er tea culture and a tasting guide, said Duan.

\n

She added that by leveraging tea culture and innovating in brand building, the company is gradually expanding the international presence of Pu'er tea, with its products commanding a price premium of about 20 percent over traditional bagged tea.

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Yunnan exported 2,707 tons of tea valued at 49.4 million yuan in the January-July period, reaching 24 countries and regions including Germany, France, Japan and Singapore, said Kunming Customs.

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Workers operate tea-picking machines at an organic tea plantation in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

\n

Chinese tea is reinventing itself, prompted by the fact that tea and coffee are no longer the only options people turn to while working, relaxing or socializing worldwide.

\n

Once confined to traditional brews, tea is now being blended with milk, fruits and herbs to create inventive flavors that are winning over young consumers and turning these tea-based drinks into a life-style trend.

\n

Fueled by the booming craze for "new-style" Chinese tea drinks, tea producers in East China's Zhejiang province and Southwest China's Yunnan province are seizing the momentum, shifting from bulk leaf exports toward higher-value processing and stronger branding.

\n

Their modern twists on Chinese tea are finding eager audiences overseas, from fruit-infused teas gaining popularity in tea and coffee shops in Southeast Asia, to creative blends making their way into the menus of milk tea stores close to universities in London, Manchester, Paris and Dusseldorf (Germany), and even chilled milk-tea variations appealing to young consumers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

\n

According to Hangzhou Customs, Zhejiang exported 2.24 billion yuan ($312 million) worth of tea between January and July, up 24.3 percent year-on-year and accounting for 37.2 percent of China's total tea exports during this period, with major markets including the United Kingdom, Sweden, Morocco, Russia and Uzbekistan.

\n

Shengzhou Houtu Tea Co Ltd, a producer and exporter of green tea in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, shipped 5 metric tons of flavored bagged tea to Saudi Arabia in mid-August. The products included blends with ingredients such as ginger, mint, chrysanthemum and lemon.

\n

"We previously focused on bulk green tea exports. As demand for personalized products has grown, exports of new-style Chinese tea raw materials and beverages have been on the rise," said Yuan Junyang, the company's operations director.

\n

Yuan said that drinks such as Longjing (Dragon Well) lattes and matcha lattes are thriving at home and finding markets overseas, presenting the world with a new way to savor the essence of Chinese tea.

\n

From traditional brews to ready-to-drink lines, Lanfangyuan Food Co Ltd, a Huzhou, Zhejiang-based tea beverage producer, is expanding its footprint in overseas markets through innovation. Its export value surged 42.1 percent year-on-year to 20 million yuan in the first seven months.

\n

"We have developed a frozen lemon tea and fruit tea series with distinctive, refreshing flavors. They have successfully entered the United States, European and Southeast Asian markets," said Zhu Yuemin, a manager at the company's overseas business unit.

\n

In mid-August, at the production workshop of Pu'er Zuxiang Highmountain Tea Garden Co Ltd, a tea producer based in Pu'er, Yunnan, workers were busy packaging the latest batch of Pu'er tea cakes bound for France.

\n

These organic tea cakes, labeled in both Chinese and French, will soon cross the seas to appear on the shelves of supermarkets in Paris. It is the company's 15th export shipment of Pu'er tea this year.

\n

"In addition to supplying raw tea leaves for making milk tea to overseas clients, our organic tea has long enjoyed strong sales in the European market. This shipment of organic Pu'er tea cakes — available in 200-gram, 150-gram and 75-gram sizes — was tailored to meet French customer demand," said Duan Liyuan, the company's foreign trade manager.

\n

The packaging integrates both Chinese and French cultural elements and comes with a French language introduction to Pu'er tea culture and a tasting guide, said Duan.

\n

She added that by leveraging tea culture and innovating in brand building, the company is gradually expanding the international presence of Pu'er tea, with its products commanding a price premium of about 20 percent over traditional bagged tea.

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Yunnan exported 2,707 tons of tea valued at 49.4 million yuan in the January-July period, reaching 24 countries and regions including Germany, France, Japan and Singapore, said Kunming Customs.

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Wearing a Superman costume, Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard soars toward the basket during a slam dunk contest at the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. He will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend.

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All Dwight Howard urges his doubters to do is this: look at the numbers. They tell the story, he insists. He averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. Only 13 other players in the history of the NBA have posted those for a career.

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They all made the Hall of Fame.

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"So, why not me?" Howard asked.

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He doesn't have to ask that question anymore.

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Howard — who is still upset, and some would say rightly so, for being left off the NBA's 75th anniversary team that was unveiled nearly four years ago — wasn't snubbed for the top individual honor that can be bestowed upon a player. He goes into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, capping a career where he was an eight-time All-Star, a five-time rebounding champion, a two-time blocked shots champion and the only player to win defensive player of the year over three consecutive seasons.

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"I'm most proud of the fact that I've had longevity. That I've been able to play as long as I've been able to, and stay as healthy as I have," Howard said. "And I want people to say that one thing about me is that I was always going to put my best foot forward, 100 percent effort. They can say, 'no matter what it is, he's going to put in everything he has'."

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Howard is one of two dual-enshrinees this weekend; he and Carmelo Anthony are both going into the Hall of Fame for both their individual achievements and, again, as part of the 2008 US Olympic basketball team dubbed the "Redeem Team" after winning gold at the Beijing Games that summer.

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Also entering the Hall this weekend: women's basketball greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore and Sylvia Fowles, Miami Heat managing general partner Micky Arison, longtime NBA referee Dan Crawford and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan — a winner of two NCAA titles when he coached at Florida.

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"It's a great class," USA Basketball men's national team director Sean Ford said.

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Howard is 10th on the NBA's all-time rebounding list, 13th on the list of blocked shots. He's one of four players with three DPOY awards, behind only four-time winners Dikembe Mutombo, Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert. And he got his lone NBA ring in 2020, when the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in the bubble finals.

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Only one other player — Elvin Hayes — finished his NBA career averaging as many points, rebounds and blocked shots as Howard did. Blocks didn't become an official stat until 1973, but regardless, the numbers showed Howard was a lock for the hall in Springfield, Massachusetts, to call.

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"It was absolutely ridiculous that he didn't make Top 75," Stan Van Gundy, Howard's longtime coach in Orlando, said when that 75th anniversary team was released.

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Howard and Van Gundy didn't always agree. On this point, they're in lockstep.

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"I was wondering if I was ever going to get into the Hall of Fame after the Top 75 thing, because it just seemed like, as far as my basketball play, I haven't really received that much respect from my years in the league," Howard said. "It was a little difficult. But then, once I got the call, I was like, 'wow, this is here'."

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The 75th anniversary team snub might come up in the speech that Howard is planning to deliver this weekend. If this speech goes like the one he gave when he was inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame earlier this year — he spent his first eight NBA seasons with the Magic, hardly missing a game after they took him No 1 overall in the 2004 draft — expect some laughs and some tears. Howard doesn't mind showing his emotions.

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The Hall didn't make him wait, either. Howard was voted in during his first year of eligibility.

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"It's happening. It's me being in the Hall of Fame, being inducted in the Hall of Fame as player and then being inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Olympian," Howard said. "It's just like a double whammy, but in a good way."

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MIAMI — Ticket prices for next year's FIFA World Cup will range from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer's top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time.

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The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States, and from the US dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

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"I think the message is 'get your tickets early', especially if you know where you will be, because you live in that city, or you're a fan of the three host nations, and then you know already when and where they will play," said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup's chief operating officer. "So that's the message: 'Get your tickets early', because anything could happen."

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Next year's tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be played at 11 sites in the US, three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament expanded from 32 nations to 48 and from 64 games to 104.

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The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 am EDT on Sept 10 through 11 am EDT on Sept 19.Those selected to buy tickets will be notified starting Sept 29 and will be given a time slot to purchase starting Oct 1. While tickets for all 104 matches are being put on sale, receiving a time slot does not guarantee tickets will be available.

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Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the showpiece tournament.

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FIFA said it has no additional details on prices to announce.

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A second phase, called an early ticket draw, likely will run from Oct 27-31, with purchase time slots from mid-November to early December.

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A third phase, termed a random selection draw, will start after the final draw of teams on Dec 5 determines the World Cup schedule. FIFA said tickets will be available closer to the tournament "on a first-come, first-served basis".

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FIFA also said it will start an official resale platform.

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Hospitality packages have been sold since May. For the eight matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, including the final on July 19, prices range from $3,500 to $73,200 per person.

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Fans can purchase tickets to follow a certain team, or purchase for a certain site. Dynamic pricing was also utilized for this year's Club World Cup, when tickets were cut from $473.90 to $13.40 for the Chelsea vs Fluminense semifinal at Met-Life Stadium.

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"It's key to highlight FIFA's mission and FIFA's objective of providing funding, providing opportunities, providing growth to our sport across all the 211 member associations," Schirgi said. "And, as part of that mission, which we take very seriously, we're looking at optimizing the revenue, but also optimizing attendance in the stadium, right? So, it's always a balance between different factors."

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American Airlines announced Wednesday that its A-Advantage loyalty program members can redeem miles for World Cup tickets, starting with executive platinum and concierge key members from Oct 13, with platinum pro, platinum and gold starting the following day and all members having access on Oct 15.

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Thirteen teams in the field have been determined. The US, Canada and Mexico all are assured of World Cup spots as the host nations, while reigning champion Argentina and perennial powerhouse Brazil are among the teams that have already secured qualification.

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The host nations will play all three of their group stage matches on home soil. The US will open its campaign on June 12 in Inglewood, California, then play June 19 in Seattle and, again, back in Inglewood on June 25. Canada will play June 12 in Toronto, then June 18 and June 24 in Vancouver. Mexico will play June 11 and June 24 in Mexico City, with a June 18 match in Guadalajara.

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MIAMI — Ticket prices for next year's FIFA World Cup will range from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer's top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time.

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The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States, and from the US dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.

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"I think the message is 'get your tickets early', especially if you know where you will be, because you live in that city, or you're a fan of the three host nations, and then you know already when and where they will play," said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup's chief operating officer. "So that's the message: 'Get your tickets early', because anything could happen."

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Next year's tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be played at 11 sites in the US, three in Mexico and two in Canada. The tournament expanded from 32 nations to 48 and from 64 games to 104.

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The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 am EDT on Sept 10 through 11 am EDT on Sept 19.Those selected to buy tickets will be notified starting Sept 29 and will be given a time slot to purchase starting Oct 1. While tickets for all 104 matches are being put on sale, receiving a time slot does not guarantee tickets will be available.

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Sales will be capped at four tickets per person per match, with no person being able to purchase more than 40 for the totality of the showpiece tournament.

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FIFA said it has no additional details on prices to announce.

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A second phase, called an early ticket draw, likely will run from Oct 27-31, with purchase time slots from mid-November to early December.

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A third phase, termed a random selection draw, will start after the final draw of teams on Dec 5 determines the World Cup schedule. FIFA said tickets will be available closer to the tournament "on a first-come, first-served basis".

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FIFA also said it will start an official resale platform.

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Hospitality packages have been sold since May. For the eight matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, including the final on July 19, prices range from $3,500 to $73,200 per person.

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Fans can purchase tickets to follow a certain team, or purchase for a certain site. Dynamic pricing was also utilized for this year's Club World Cup, when tickets were cut from $473.90 to $13.40 for the Chelsea vs Fluminense semifinal at Met-Life Stadium.

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"It's key to highlight FIFA's mission and FIFA's objective of providing funding, providing opportunities, providing growth to our sport across all the 211 member associations," Schirgi said. "And, as part of that mission, which we take very seriously, we're looking at optimizing the revenue, but also optimizing attendance in the stadium, right? So, it's always a balance between different factors."

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American Airlines announced Wednesday that its A-Advantage loyalty program members can redeem miles for World Cup tickets, starting with executive platinum and concierge key members from Oct 13, with platinum pro, platinum and gold starting the following day and all members having access on Oct 15.

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Thirteen teams in the field have been determined. The US, Canada and Mexico all are assured of World Cup spots as the host nations, while reigning champion Argentina and perennial powerhouse Brazil are among the teams that have already secured qualification.

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The host nations will play all three of their group stage matches on home soil. The US will open its campaign on June 12 in Inglewood, California, then play June 19 in Seattle and, again, back in Inglewood on June 25. Canada will play June 12 in Toronto, then June 18 and June 24 in Vancouver. Mexico will play June 11 and June 24 in Mexico City, with a June 18 match in Guadalajara.

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The People's Liberation Army Guards of Honor formation attends a parade during the grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Staff members from State Grid Hangzhou in Zhejiang province replace a line switch in Xinfeng village via live-line work, helping ensure safe and reliable power supply during peak demand period. With "zero power interruption", the live-line work guarantees uninterrupted electricity for nearby businesses and households throughout the work.

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Staff members from State Grid Hangzhou in Zhejiang province replace a line switch in Xinfeng village via live-line work, helping ensure safe and reliable power supply during peak demand period. With "zero power interruption", the live-line work guarantees uninterrupted electricity for nearby businesses and households throughout the work.

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A large screen in Shanghai displays the stock market index on Aug 26.

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Confidence in China's A-share market has strengthened, enhancing the capital market's appeal and drawing quicker inflows from wealth management products, insurance funds and other institutional investors.

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With bank deposit rates still trending lower — some fixed-term deposits offering barely around 1 percent — the contrast with a rallying stock market has grown sharper. Strong returns on equity-linked wealth management products and mutual funds have fueled the risk appetite of households, prompting many investors to move money out of fixed deposits and into equities and related assets.

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"With interest rates trending lower and the economy shifting toward high-quality growth, investors' preference for bond-type assets is expected to weaken, while equities will increasingly become a key direction for household portfolios," said Ming Ming, chief economist at CITIC Securities.

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Data from Southern Finance Omnimedia Corp's fintech platform focusing on asset management showed that equity-linked wealth management products delivered strong returns in July, with average annualized yields since the start of this year rising to 9.9 percent, up 7.19 percentage points from June. Banks have since stepped up issuance, with at least 20 new equity-linked products launched since August, according to a Hangzhou-based financial data provider. In late August, CMB Wealth Management and PSBC Wealth Management both highlighted medium-risk hybrid and equity-linked offerings in their marketing campaigns.

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A national joint-stock bank wealth manager noted that a correction in China's bond market has eroded returns from fixed-income products, while rebounding equities are drawing more funds into equity-linked vehicles. Allocations vary by risk profile, but equity weightings of 20-40 percent have been most popular among clients.

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Insurance funds have also raised their equity exposure. Data from the National Financial Regulatory Administration showed that by the end of the second quarter, the balance of insurance funds invested in stocks was 3.07 trillion yuan ($429.8 billion), up 640.6 billion yuan in the first half and accounting for 8.47 percent of the total — the highest in recent years.

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Interim results from A-share listed companies highlight the same trend, with insurance funds boosting their holdings by the end of the second quarter across a range of sectors, including hardware and electrical equipment, software services, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, as well as banking.

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Since the start of this year, bank stocks and other high-dividend sectors have emerged as prime targets for insurance funds. Analysts note that with long-term interest rates falling, dividend strategies offer insurers stable cash flows that help offset shrinking interest income. The long-term value of bank shares also matches the duration of insurers' capital, making them a natural fit for investment strategies and performance benchmarks.

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In January, China introduced a plan to channel more medium- and long-term capital into the market, proposing that large State-owned insurers allocate 30 percent of new annual premiums to A shares starting in 2025.

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The plan also established multiyear performance evaluations — spanning three years or more — for public offering funds, State-owned insurers, basic pension funds and annuity funds. The aim is to encourage long-term strategies and strengthen institutional participation in equities.

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Beyond policy drivers, insurers' growing equity exposure in the first half also reflects business needs. Over the past three years, yields on China's 30-year government bonds have continuously declined, while the preset interest rates of insurers' main products were locked in earlier. This has squeezed the spread between the yields on maturing fixed-income portfolios and liability costs, pushing insurers to restructure their underlying assets and raise long-term expected returns through optimized equity allocation, analysts said.

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A survey by the Insurance Asset Management Association of China, covering 86 insurers and 36 insurance asset management companies, found that equities are the most preferred asset class for insurance institutions in the second half of 2025, followed by bonds and mutual funds. Most expect their overall allocations to remain largely unchanged from early this year, though some anticipate modest increases in equity and bond investments.

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jiangxueqing@chinadaily.com.cn

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The United States Department of Commerce recently announced the revocation of the "validated end-user "authorization for TSMC, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which will take effect at the end of the year.

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The move, which comes after a similar revocation for Intel, means the four chipmakers will have to apply for licenses to ship US chipmaking tools to their plants in China, dealing another blow to the global semiconductor industry that is still reeling from the disruptive effects of previous US restrictions.

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Although the US administration has been hitting the pause button in the Sino-US tariff war of late, that does not mean it has stopped racking its brains to impose new restrictions on the chip trade with China, one of the largest chip markets in the world.

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The latest revocation of the VEU status for the four semiconductor companies operating in China is further proof that the US is willing to hurt not only other countries' industries and companies but also its own in its bid to contain China's technological progress.

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The VEU system, established in 2007, was designed to facilitate exports of certain items to pre-approved companies in eligible destinations without the need for individual licenses. By canceling the VEU status for the four chipmakers, the US administration is effectively forcing them to go through the time-consuming and uncertain process of applying for export licenses for their China operations.

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This will not only disrupt the production of these companies in China, but also affect their US customers and suppliers.

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For example, TSMC's plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, which generated about 2.4 percent of its overall revenue last year, makes 16-nanometer and other mature node chips. The revocation of its VEU status will likely reduce sales to China by US equipment makers such as KLA, Lam Research and Applied Materials. Moreover, it will increase the costs and risks for the four chipmakers, which have invested billions of dollars in their China facilities and have a significant share of the global market.

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The US administration's decision is both ill-timed and illogical. Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang just concluded a visit to the US, during which he communicated with not only US trade officials but also representatives of US entrepreneurs. The outcomes of these contacts have served to prove that Sino-US trade is of a win-win nature. The US administration will inevitably hurt US interests with its China-targeted measures.

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The US should address its trade disputes with China through consultations rather than applying coercive practices for what it perceives to be gains. By abolishing trade facilitating mechanisms, it is doing nothing but setting obstacles for relevant enterprises.

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The US administration should take into account that China's innovation and development, particularly in the middle- and lower-end chip industries that are related to the VEU authorizations, will not be affected as much as it expects.

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Besides, the US administration's move to tighten the screws on the four companies at this moment seems to be driven by its desire to fleece them. By canceling the VEU, the four companies' applications to deal with China in relevant sectors will be no different from those that are still awaiting approval in the long waiting list of the US departments. This will provide the US government with leverage to extract concessions from them. It has already imposed a de facto 15 percent fee on Nvidia and AMD for allowing them to trade with China.

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China's Ministry of Commerce has voiced clear-cut opposition to the US decision.

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"The US move, driven by self-interest, has turned export controls into a tool, and will have a serious negative impact on the stability of global semiconductor industry and supply chains," said a spokesperson for the ministry on Saturday.

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As the spokesperson rightly pointed out, the semiconductor industry is highly globalized, having developed over decades into a deeply interconnected ecosystem. The US administration's attempts to disrupt this ecosystem will only backfire, as it will undermine the competitiveness and innovation of the US semiconductor industry in the long run.

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China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, and to ensure the security and stability of global industry and supply chains.

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The United States Department of Commerce recently announced the revocation of the "validated end-user "authorization for TSMC, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which will take effect at the end of the year.

\n

The move, which comes after a similar revocation for Intel, means the four chipmakers will have to apply for licenses to ship US chipmaking tools to their plants in China, dealing another blow to the global semiconductor industry that is still reeling from the disruptive effects of previous US restrictions.

\n

Although the US administration has been hitting the pause button in the Sino-US tariff war of late, that does not mean it has stopped racking its brains to impose new restrictions on the chip trade with China, one of the largest chip markets in the world.

\n

The latest revocation of the VEU status for the four semiconductor companies operating in China is further proof that the US is willing to hurt not only other countries' industries and companies but also its own in its bid to contain China's technological progress.

\n

The VEU system, established in 2007, was designed to facilitate exports of certain items to pre-approved companies in eligible destinations without the need for individual licenses. By canceling the VEU status for the four chipmakers, the US administration is effectively forcing them to go through the time-consuming and uncertain process of applying for export licenses for their China operations.

\n

This will not only disrupt the production of these companies in China, but also affect their US customers and suppliers.

\n

For example, TSMC's plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, which generated about 2.4 percent of its overall revenue last year, makes 16-nanometer and other mature node chips. The revocation of its VEU status will likely reduce sales to China by US equipment makers such as KLA, Lam Research and Applied Materials. Moreover, it will increase the costs and risks for the four chipmakers, which have invested billions of dollars in their China facilities and have a significant share of the global market.

\n

The US administration's decision is both ill-timed and illogical. Chinese Vice-Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang just concluded a visit to the US, during which he communicated with not only US trade officials but also representatives of US entrepreneurs. The outcomes of these contacts have served to prove that Sino-US trade is of a win-win nature. The US administration will inevitably hurt US interests with its China-targeted measures.

\n

The US should address its trade disputes with China through consultations rather than applying coercive practices for what it perceives to be gains. By abolishing trade facilitating mechanisms, it is doing nothing but setting obstacles for relevant enterprises.

\n

The US administration should take into account that China's innovation and development, particularly in the middle- and lower-end chip industries that are related to the VEU authorizations, will not be affected as much as it expects.

\n

Besides, the US administration's move to tighten the screws on the four companies at this moment seems to be driven by its desire to fleece them. By canceling the VEU, the four companies' applications to deal with China in relevant sectors will be no different from those that are still awaiting approval in the long waiting list of the US departments. This will provide the US government with leverage to extract concessions from them. It has already imposed a de facto 15 percent fee on Nvidia and AMD for allowing them to trade with China.

\n

China's Ministry of Commerce has voiced clear-cut opposition to the US decision.

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"The US move, driven by self-interest, has turned export controls into a tool, and will have a serious negative impact on the stability of global semiconductor industry and supply chains," said a spokesperson for the ministry on Saturday.

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As the spokesperson rightly pointed out, the semiconductor industry is highly globalized, having developed over decades into a deeply interconnected ecosystem. The US administration's attempts to disrupt this ecosystem will only backfire, as it will undermine the competitiveness and innovation of the US semiconductor industry in the long run.

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China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises, and to ensure the security and stability of global industry and supply chains.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping's address on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War paid a tribute to the major contributions and sacrifices made by the Chinese people to achieve world peace and outlined the path for humanity's peaceful shared future, analysts say.

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Xi's speech, delivered at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing during the grand military parade, also emphasized China's commitment to "a peaceful rise and development" in a multipolar world.

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Mustafa Izzuddin, a senior analyst at business consultancy Solaris Strategies Singapore, said the Chinese president's address underscored the importance of learning from history to avert any pitfalls, and projected collective confidence in shaping international affairs through civilizational diplomacy.

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Xi once again reminded the world how important it is to choose peace over war, dialogue over confrontation, and win-win outcomes over zero-sum games, Izzuddin said.

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The president emphasized the will of the Chinese people to stand firmly on the right side of history and on the side of human progress, adhering to the path of peaceful development to build a community with a shared future for humanity, he added.

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Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy, vice-president of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, said Xi's speech honored the sacrifices of millions, and reminded the world that "peace was won at great cost" and should be safeguarded in earnest.

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"Western critics often conflate commemoration with intimidation, projecting their own anxieties onto China's rise and rising capabilities," she said.

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During his speech, Xi said that when nations across the world treat each other as equals, live in harmony and extend mutual support to one another, only then can common security be safeguarded, the root cause of war eliminated and the recurrence of historical tragedies prevented.

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Strong warning

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Tomoyoshi Kimura, director of the Northeast Asia Dynamics Study Group in Japan, said that he believes Xi's words that "the tragedies of history must never be repeated" serve as a strong warning.

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The historical experience of the Chinese people has shown to the world that "unjust wars of aggression and colonial domination will inevitably end in failure in the face of people's resistance", Kimura said.

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Xi's address "conveys a powerful call to join hands in advancing world peace, and I could truly feel that strength", he said.

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It is clear that if forces within the Japanese society attempt to "justify" or "distort" the history of Japan's past aggression, China will never turn a blind eye, he added.

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Peter Hack, a researcher at the Chinese Heritage Association of Australia, and a former official in the New South Wales' Department of Education and Training, echoed the Chinese leader's remark about China's crucial role as a strategic Allied force in World War II.

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"It was important for Australia, as well as other countries around the Pacific and the United States, that China did not surrender to Japan" and instead tied down many Japanese troops, he said after watching the online broadcast of Wednesday's event in Sydney.

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Contact the writers at prime@chinadailyapac.com

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UNITED STATES

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Strike on boat from Venezuela kills 11

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The US military killed 11 people on Tuesday in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, President Donald Trump said, in the first known operation since his administration's recent deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean. The Pentagon has not released specifics about the attack, including what kind of drugs were on board, the quantity, or how the strike was carried out. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has cast the recent US deployment as a threat to the country. He did not address the strike directly, but charged that the US is "coming for Venezuela's riches", including oil and gas. The South American country has the world's largest proven oil reserves.

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Judge blocks use of troops in California

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from using the military to fight crime in California, as the president threatened to send troops to more cities, including Chicago. San Francisco-based US District Judge Charles Breyer found that the administration willfully violated a law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which sharply limits the use of the military for domestic enforcement, by employing troops to control crowds and bolster federal agents during immigration and drug raids. The ruling dealt a setback to Trump's push to broaden the role of the military on US soil, which critics say is a dangerous expansion of executive authority that could spark tensions between troops and ordinary citizens. Breyer put the ruling on hold until Sept 12. The Trump administration is likely to appeal the decision.

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THAILAND

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Acting PM seeks to dissolve lower house

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Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced on Wednesday that his caretaker government has moved to dissolve the lower house of parliament, potentially leading to an early general election. Speaking to reporters at the government house, Phumtham confirmed that a decree to disband the House of Representatives was submitted to King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday and now awaits royal approval. Given ongoing challenges, Phumtham said restoring political stability was essential to prevent further economic decline, stressing that the appropriate course of action would be to return decision-making authority to the electorate after discussions with the legal team.

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UNITED STATES

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Strike on boat from Venezuela kills 11

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The US military killed 11 people on Tuesday in a strike on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, President Donald Trump said, in the first known operation since his administration's recent deployment of warships to the southern Caribbean. The Pentagon has not released specifics about the attack, including what kind of drugs were on board, the quantity, or how the strike was carried out. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has cast the recent US deployment as a threat to the country. He did not address the strike directly, but charged that the US is "coming for Venezuela's riches", including oil and gas. The South American country has the world's largest proven oil reserves.

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Judge blocks use of troops in California

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A federal judge on Tuesday blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from using the military to fight crime in California, as the president threatened to send troops to more cities, including Chicago. San Francisco-based US District Judge Charles Breyer found that the administration willfully violated a law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which sharply limits the use of the military for domestic enforcement, by employing troops to control crowds and bolster federal agents during immigration and drug raids. The ruling dealt a setback to Trump's push to broaden the role of the military on US soil, which critics say is a dangerous expansion of executive authority that could spark tensions between troops and ordinary citizens. Breyer put the ruling on hold until Sept 12. The Trump administration is likely to appeal the decision.

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THAILAND

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Acting PM seeks to dissolve lower house

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Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced on Wednesday that his caretaker government has moved to dissolve the lower house of parliament, potentially leading to an early general election. Speaking to reporters at the government house, Phumtham confirmed that a decree to disband the House of Representatives was submitted to King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday and now awaits royal approval. Given ongoing challenges, Phumtham said restoring political stability was essential to prevent further economic decline, stressing that the appropriate course of action would be to return decision-making authority to the electorate after discussions with the legal team.

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From top: Conductors Charles Dutoit, Li Xincao, pianist Rudolf Buchbinder and violinist Gil Shaham will join the new season of the China Philharmonic Orchestra.

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The China Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 25th birthday with a concert held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on May 25.

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Conductor Yu Long and the China Philharmonic Orchestra at the concert.

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From the hushed anticipation backstage to the resonant power of the first note, the China Philharmonic Orchestra has long been a beacon of musical artistry in Beijing. On Aug 25, fresh from celebrating its 25th anniversary, it unveiled its highly anticipated 2025-26 season in Beijing.

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This new chapter, born from a quarter-century of musical excellence, promises an awe-inspiring symphonic journey with 19 performances that span the vast landscape of classical music — from the intricate grace of the Baroque era to the bold innovations of contemporary compositions.

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Rarely heard works will share the stage with world premieres, offering music lovers both the thrill of discovery and the comfort of timeless masterpieces.

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Under the leadership of its artistic director and chief conductor Yu Long, the orchestra will be joined by a constellation of international guest conductors and world-class soloists, aiming to create a season filled with breathtaking moments and a resounding celebration of music's timeless power.

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The opening concert of the new season will take place on Sept 14 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The orchestra will be conducted by Yu, performing two masterpieces by German-Austrian Romantic composers: Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss, featuring soprano Yu Guanqun, and Brahms' Symphony No 1 in C Minor, Op 68. These works underscore the orchestra's commitment to preserving the world's artistic legacy.

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The season closes on June 26,2026, with Joe Hisaishi's Viola Saga, performed by violist Mei Diyang — the first Chinese musician as the first principal viola at the Berliner Philharmoniker, and Dvorak's Symphony No 9 in E minor, Op 95, From the New World.

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"Joe Hisaishi is known for his film scores. This will mark the first domestic performance of Hisaishi's highly acclaimed viola concerto, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the full range of contemporary music," says Yu.

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Throughout the season, Yu will conduct several key performances, including the opening concert of the Beijing Music Festival on Oct 10, focusing on Russian works. Other highlights include a concert on April 26, 2026, a complete Brahms piano concerto cycle with Austrian piano master Rudolf Buchbinder.

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Additional performances include Ravel and Tchaikovsky on Dec 19, with Canadian piano virtuoso Louis Lortie, and a concert pairing Chen Qigang with Chopin, featuring Vietnamese-Canadian pianist Dang Thai Son and the orchestra's principal oboist, Zheng Dian. These performances promise to be some of the season's most exciting moments, says Yu.

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A particularly exciting highlight of the upcoming season is the return of Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit, who will celebrate his 90th birthday in 2026.

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According to Yu, the China Philharmonic Orchestra has had a long friendship with the conductor, collaborating with Dutoit on four occasions — in 2007, 2011, 2013, and 2019 — forging a close artistic partnership that has lasted nearly two decades. After a six-year hiatus, Dutoit will finally return to the podium, bringing with him his signature piece, Stravinsky's Firebird, as well as music pieces by Beethoven and Sergey Prokofiev.

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Marking Prokofiev's 135th birthday, the new season will also offer a thematic exploration of the Russian composer's works, featuring two of his violin concertos, a piano concerto, and a symphony. It will showcase the evolution of his musical style from his early beginnings to his years abroad, and finally his return to his homeland. This curated selection offers a comprehensive tribute to Prokofiev's artistry.

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The season is designed to offer more than beloved classics; it celebrates the richness and diversity of music.

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"As we celebrate the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, the 85th anniversary of China's broadcasting industry, and the upcoming 26th anniversary of the China Philharmonic Orchestra's founding, we are condensing multiple historical milestones into a single musical season," says Zhang Chenxiao, the orchestra's Party secretary.

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The season will feature a blend of Chinese and international art. On Oct 24, a concert will pair Chinese Kitchen — a 10-movement composition by Hong Kong musician Elliot Leung, which is a new piece celebrating 10 Chinese delicacies, with Brahms' Alto Rhapsody Op 53.

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In another concert on Nov 22, the orchestra will perform Instants d'un Opera de Pekin (Peking Opera Moments) by Chen Qigang and Chopin's Piano Concerto No 2 in F Minor, Op 21.

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"We aim to create a sensory connection between the 'Chinese flavor' and 'international flair' for our audience," Zhang says.

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"Unveiling a new season for a symphony orchestra is a momentous occasion that marks the beginning of a fresh chapter in its artistic journey. It's not just an announcement of upcoming concerts; it's a reflection of the orchestra's vision, its evolving relationship with the audience, and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical music," says Yu.

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"The repertoire chosen for the season is a powerful expression of the orchestra's artistic identity and aspirations. It showcases the orchestra's dedication to preserving musical traditions and embracing innovation," he adds.

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Contact the writer at chennan@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Thursday adjustment in most sectors in the A-share market is an oft seen phenomenon after days of sharp advances, and it will not impact the structural opportunities and long-term upward trend in the Chinese capital market, said experts.

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Their comments were made on Thursday after the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.25 percent to close at 3765.88 points and the Shenzhen Component Index closed 2.83 percent lower. Trading activity remained high, with the combined trading value on the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses exceeding 2.54 trillion yuan ($360 billion), 7.6 percent higher than the previous trading day.

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Fluctuations may not be avoided in September as the A-share market faces some profit-taking pressure after rapid increases in the previous two months, said Zhang Yidong, chief global strategist at Industrial Securities, adding that regulators will strive to safeguard market stability and avoid an irrational bull run.

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But over the medium to long run, the Chinese stock market — including both A-shares and Hong Kong shares — is likely to see sustained bull markets, thanks to the country's high-quality economic growth, the larger amount of social wealth directed to the stock market, breakthroughs in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and the return of global capital, Zhang said.

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Analysts at China Securities said that structural opportunities are implied in the A-share market as China is seeing new economic drivers playing a bigger role. In specific, these opportunities may be churned out in industries such as AI, technology-based manufacturing and humanoid robots, they said.

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The balance of Chinese household savings was as high as 162 trillion yuan as of end-June, of which 33 to 60 trillion yuan can be defined as excess savings based on different securities brokerage calculations, said Xue Hongyan, deputy director of consulting firm Star Atlas Institute of Finance.

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Given the low interest rates in China and the weakening investment function of properties, such excess savings will flow into equities at a faster pace, serving as a major contributor of the A-share market's incremental capital, Xue said.

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As China's first qualified foreign institutional investor, UBS has seen overseas investors' increasing interest in China, which is especially noticeable amid the current global trend of investment diversification, said Fang Dongming, head of China Global Markets at UBS.

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In June, overseas investors held over 3 trillion yuan of A shares, accounting for 7.4 percent of the A-share market's total free-float market cap. UBS predicts that 2025 might be a big year for China assets, said Fang.

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The anticipation of interest rate cuts globally, combined with the low interest rates in China, have provided an amiable liquidity environment for introducing more capital into the Chinese stock market. It is increasingly evident that the Chinese stock market has become more profitable, further attracting the participation of foreign investors, he said.

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Experts from the world's largest asset manager BlackRock said that the A-share market is likely to sustain the recent bullish performance thanks to various positive developments. China registered a 5.3 percent GDP growth in the first half, showing continued recovery in economic fundamentals. A-share companies' operational resilience is proven by the higher revenue and profitability in their half-year fiscal results. And the central government's attention directed to the capital market has served as a cushion for market adjustments, helping to elevate market activity, they said.

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Meanwhile, the anticipation of the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates has been rising. This will further improve liquidity in bourses worldwide, which is conducive to the performance of equities, they said.

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shijing@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Thursday adjustment in most sectors in the A-share market is an oft seen phenomenon after days of sharp advances, and it will not impact the structural opportunities and long-term upward trend in the Chinese capital market, said experts.

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Their comments were made on Thursday after the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index shed 1.25 percent to close at 3765.88 points and the Shenzhen Component Index closed 2.83 percent lower. Trading activity remained high, with the combined trading value on the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses exceeding 2.54 trillion yuan ($360 billion), 7.6 percent higher than the previous trading day.

\n

Fluctuations may not be avoided in September as the A-share market faces some profit-taking pressure after rapid increases in the previous two months, said Zhang Yidong, chief global strategist at Industrial Securities, adding that regulators will strive to safeguard market stability and avoid an irrational bull run.

\n

But over the medium to long run, the Chinese stock market — including both A-shares and Hong Kong shares — is likely to see sustained bull markets, thanks to the country's high-quality economic growth, the larger amount of social wealth directed to the stock market, breakthroughs in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and the return of global capital, Zhang said.

\n

Analysts at China Securities said that structural opportunities are implied in the A-share market as China is seeing new economic drivers playing a bigger role. In specific, these opportunities may be churned out in industries such as AI, technology-based manufacturing and humanoid robots, they said.

\n

The balance of Chinese household savings was as high as 162 trillion yuan as of end-June, of which 33 to 60 trillion yuan can be defined as excess savings based on different securities brokerage calculations, said Xue Hongyan, deputy director of consulting firm Star Atlas Institute of Finance.

\n

Given the low interest rates in China and the weakening investment function of properties, such excess savings will flow into equities at a faster pace, serving as a major contributor of the A-share market's incremental capital, Xue said.

\n

As China's first qualified foreign institutional investor, UBS has seen overseas investors' increasing interest in China, which is especially noticeable amid the current global trend of investment diversification, said Fang Dongming, head of China Global Markets at UBS.

\n

In June, overseas investors held over 3 trillion yuan of A shares, accounting for 7.4 percent of the A-share market's total free-float market cap. UBS predicts that 2025 might be a big year for China assets, said Fang.

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The anticipation of interest rate cuts globally, combined with the low interest rates in China, have provided an amiable liquidity environment for introducing more capital into the Chinese stock market. It is increasingly evident that the Chinese stock market has become more profitable, further attracting the participation of foreign investors, he said.

\n

Experts from the world's largest asset manager BlackRock said that the A-share market is likely to sustain the recent bullish performance thanks to various positive developments. China registered a 5.3 percent GDP growth in the first half, showing continued recovery in economic fundamentals. A-share companies' operational resilience is proven by the higher revenue and profitability in their half-year fiscal results. And the central government's attention directed to the capital market has served as a cushion for market adjustments, helping to elevate market activity, they said.

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Meanwhile, the anticipation of the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates has been rising. This will further improve liquidity in bourses worldwide, which is conducive to the performance of equities, they said.

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shijing@chinadaily.com.cn

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Fortescue's new energy excavator and heavy truck work in coordination during tests at a mining area in the Pilbara region of Australia in August 2024.

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Australian mining giant Fortescue is committed to deepening ties with Chinese institutions, as it appreciates the industrial scale and innovation of the world's second largest economy and its burgeoning green economy, said a senior company executive.

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"While iron ore remains central, opportunities are expanding collaboration across the value chain, including decarbonization technologies and the development of green iron," said Apple Paget, Fortescue Group chief financial officer, during an exclusive interview with China Daily.

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"We're actively exploring partnerships in supply chain decarbonization and green iron production. China's capabilities in technology, engineering and clean energy deployment are world-leading, and we're eager to build on those strengths. China leads the world in industrial scale and manufacturing innovation. Fortescue is tapping into that expertise and scale to bring forward the solutions we need to decarbonize heavy industry," Paget said.

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Her comments come on the heels of Fortescue securing a yuan-denominated loan worth 14.2 billion yuan ($1.98 billion), a move that further solidifies the company's relationship with Chinese financial institutions and provides crucial funding for its decarbonization plans.

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This marks a significant breakthrough as it's the first time an Australian company has received a renminbi syndicated loan.

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The five-year syndicated termloan facility — with a 3.8 percent per annum fixed interest rate — is backed by leading Chinese, Australian and international lenders, including Bank of China and ICBC.

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"As the first syndicated RMB loan of this kind and scale secured by an Australian corporation, this transaction demonstrates how commercial relationships can thrive through shared ambition and mutual benefit. It also affirms the growing role of the renminbi in cross-border capital markets, particularly in sectors like commodities, where trade flows and investment strategies are becoming more diversified," she added.

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This not only deepens the partnerships with key Chinese financial institutions, but also expands the company's syndicated network to include high-quality RMB financing institutions, Paget said.

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"China and Fortescue are advancing the green technology needed to lead the global green industrial revolution," founder and executive chairman of the company, Andrew Forrest, said in a statement.

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Fortescue is already working with Chinese institutions to deploy decarbonization technologies across its operations, from zero-emissions vehicles to green iron production.

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Analysts see the deal as a significant vote of confidence in China's financial system and its commitment to green technology.

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"China's vast market continues to be a key destination for iron ore from major mining companies, who are now prioritizing environmentally conscious partnerships," said Zhao Xiangbin, chief strategist at Beijing Gold and Forex Fortune Investment Management.

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China's significant iron ore consumption makes it an irresistible market for global mining powerhouses, leading them to prioritize the development of environmentally sound partnerships in the region, Zhao said.

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While iron ore remains central to the relationship, Paget indicated that Fortescue is actively exploring partnerships in supply chain decarbonization and green iron production.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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