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@雷竞 ：我们一家一起吃见手青 吃完就坐在客厅看电视 我爸说感觉手有点发麻 我就问我妈有没有反应 我妈说今天炒够了没事 媳妇说只要炒熟就不怕 家里的狗说那就放心了
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@黄泥巴和尿玩 ：宝，来跟叔打糕尔夫吧，听说城里人可爱玩。
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@战神萧无敌 ：真武荡魔天尊:北俱芦洲被哥们儿荡得只剩企鹅了，主要是那边有点小冷，想旅游可以去。
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@包子 9 ：谁再在这挑动南北对立， 我就把你装砂锅里做成煲仔饭。
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@雷竞 ：我们一家一起吃见手青 吃完就坐在客厅看电视 我爸说感觉手有点发麻 我就问我妈有没有反应 我妈说今天炒够了没事 媳妇说只要炒熟就不怕 家里的狗说那就放心了
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@黄泥巴和尿玩 ：宝，来跟叔打糕尔夫吧，听说城里人可爱玩。
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@战神萧无敌 ：真武荡魔天尊:北俱芦洲被哥们儿荡得只剩企鹅了，主要是那边有点小冷，想旅游可以去。
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@包子 9 ：谁再在这挑动南北对立， 我就把你装砂锅里做成煲仔饭。
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@皮蛋 solo 粥 ：研究表明，喊一个数字可以让它变大 比如说
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法拉第笼效应。

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封闭的金属车体形成了一个「法拉第笼」结构，在雷电击中车体时，电流沿着金属外壳导入地下，不会穿透到车厢内部。

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汽车不是靠轮胎接地么，轮胎是绝缘体，不能传导电流吧？

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答案是：传导不了 220V 电流，但可以传导雷电。

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因为橡胶轮胎的击穿电压大概在几万到十几万伏特，而雷击的瞬时电压高达几百万到几十亿伏特，此时轮胎就足以导电入地。

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在广西这起事件里，事发的比亚迪宋 PLUS EV 惨遭「三连鞭」，车内成员毫发无损。事后检修，除了车顶雷击点有金属熔融以外，车身、内饰、天窗、玻璃甚至连轮胎都没有损伤。

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完整版验车视频在这里：

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（8 号上午更新的最新消息：三电系统均无故障。雷击时已经自动下电！）

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由于国内汽车普及时间短，公众对汽车的法拉第笼效应了解不多。这次恰好被路人拍到了，发到了网上，《人民日报》官号做了转发。一时间引发几十万赞，数万讨论。

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我觉得这种讨论和传播很好、很有必要。因为汽车防雷这种事还是很反直觉的。物理学得好的朋友当然很容易接受，但对于普罗大众来讲，会觉得汽车身上有这么多金属，应该很招雷吧？

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不过也要注意，并不是所有的汽车都防雷。

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事发的宋 PLUS EV 搭载了高强度钢结构，电磁屏蔽能力大约能达到 60～80db，属于所有汽车种类里防雷效果最好的一批。而使用铝合金焊接框架和大面积天窗玻璃组合的汽车，屏蔽能力就会有所下降，大概在 30～50db。

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而更高级、更昂贵的敞篷汽车，就完全防不了雷击了。不不不，把车篷合上也不行。因为车篷大量采用纺织材料，形不成密闭的金属结构。虽然能防风挡雨，但是挡不了天雷滚滚。所以夏季雷暴天气，我一般不开敞篷车出去（不是因为买不起）。

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附送进阶 tips 如下：

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1，要关好门窗，才能形成完美的法拉第笼。如果开着窗子，电流闪络还是有一定几率进入车内；

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2，不要接触车内金属部件。因为谁都不能确保这块金属是否连通车外。不过宋 PLUS EV 的内饰几乎全包裹覆盖，没留给乘员多少乱摸的机会。我前段时间恰好深度试驾过。

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发生雷暴时，谨记以上两条就够了。如果还有余力，以下这条也可注意：

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全车下电。

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因为瞬时浪涌电流进入车辆电路系统的话，可能会造成电路损伤，高压电池也可能受到损坏。

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不过比亚迪三电终身质保，雷击造成的损坏可以免费维修。所以，关键时刻保「人」最重要，能记住关好门窗、手脚别乱摸就满分了！

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前段时间保定方程豹 5 被山洪冲走，车主极限逃生的时候，我还只是感叹这车真硬、真安全，没想到比亚迪将安全贯彻到底，又给全国网友普及了一把汽车防雷效应！

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哪吒：当时我遭天雷劫的时候，你怎么不讲？！

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敖丙：白费我一张万龙甲！早知道躲进车里啊

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法拉第笼效应。

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封闭的金属车体形成了一个「法拉第笼」结构，在雷电击中车体时，电流沿着金属外壳导入地下，不会穿透到车厢内部。

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这里有一个常见的误解：

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汽车不是靠轮胎接地么，轮胎是绝缘体，不能传导电流吧？

\n

答案是：传导不了 220V 电流，但可以传导雷电。

\n

因为橡胶轮胎的击穿电压大概在几万到十几万伏特，而雷击的瞬时电压高达几百万到几十亿伏特，此时轮胎就足以导电入地。

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所以在雷雨天气发生时，如果来不及进入建筑物，那么封闭的汽车就是最好的避雷场所。

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像是在野外空旷地带，或者道路、道桥等无遮挡的地方，千万不要到树下避雨避雷，就躲在车里就行了。

\n

在广西这起事件里，事发的比亚迪宋 PLUS EV 惨遭「三连鞭」，车内成员毫发无损。事后检修，除了车顶雷击点有金属熔融以外，车身、内饰、天窗、玻璃甚至连轮胎都没有损伤。

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完整版验车视频在这里：

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\"\" 广西宋 PLUS EV 遭雷击后验车，车身内外均无损伤 https://www.zhihu.com/video/1936913500644569452

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（8 号上午更新的最新消息：三电系统均无故障。雷击时已经自动下电！）

\n

由于国内汽车普及时间短，公众对汽车的法拉第笼效应了解不多。这次恰好被路人拍到了，发到了网上，《人民日报》官号做了转发。一时间引发几十万赞，数万讨论。

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我觉得这种讨论和传播很好、很有必要。因为汽车防雷这种事还是很反直觉的。物理学得好的朋友当然很容易接受，但对于普罗大众来讲，会觉得汽车身上有这么多金属，应该很招雷吧？

\n

不过也要注意，并不是所有的汽车都防雷。

\n

事发的宋 PLUS EV 搭载了高强度钢结构，电磁屏蔽能力大约能达到 60～80db，属于所有汽车种类里防雷效果最好的一批。而使用铝合金焊接框架和大面积天窗玻璃组合的汽车，屏蔽能力就会有所下降，大概在 30～50db。

\n

想不到吧，铝合金车体在轻量化上更胜一筹，结果在防雷效果这种 corner case 上输了一轮！

\n

而更高级、更昂贵的敞篷汽车，就完全防不了雷击了。不不不，把车篷合上也不行。因为车篷大量采用纺织材料，形不成密闭的金属结构。虽然能防风挡雨，但是挡不了天雷滚滚。所以夏季雷暴天气，我一般不开敞篷车出去（不是因为买不起）。

\n

附送进阶 tips 如下：

\n

1，要关好门窗，才能形成完美的法拉第笼。如果开着窗子，电流闪络还是有一定几率进入车内；

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2，不要接触车内金属部件。因为谁都不能确保这块金属是否连通车外。不过宋 PLUS EV 的内饰几乎全包裹覆盖，没留给乘员多少乱摸的机会。我前段时间恰好深度试驾过。

\n

发生雷暴时，谨记以上两条就够了。如果还有余力，以下这条也可注意：

\n

全车下电。

\n

因为瞬时浪涌电流进入车辆电路系统的话，可能会造成电路损伤，高压电池也可能受到损坏。

\n

不过比亚迪三电终身质保，雷击造成的损坏可以免费维修。所以，关键时刻保「人」最重要，能记住关好门窗、手脚别乱摸就满分了！

\n

前段时间保定方程豹 5 被山洪冲走，车主极限逃生的时候，我还只是感叹这车真硬、真安全，没想到比亚迪将安全贯彻到底，又给全国网友普及了一把汽车防雷效应！

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哪吒：当时我遭天雷劫的时候，你怎么不讲？！

\n

敖丙：白费我一张万龙甲！早知道躲进车里啊

\n
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查看知乎讨论
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可能大家没有过行军经历，不太明白徒步行军 25000 里到底是什么概念。也不明白爬雪山过草地，对于徒步行军意味着什么。

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我给大家分享一些徒步行军的经历吧。

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我曾服役与第二步兵团，我们团的人，一年里有半年时间都在执行海外战斗任务。我们都管去海外执行作战任务叫“带薪度假”。

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无论是新兵老兵，大家说起来打仗，训练都是一个个谈笑自若，唯一让我们谈之色变的，就是长途行军拉练。

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也许有朋友会认为，行军有啥好怕的，不就是走路吗？在这里，我给大家简单介绍一下什么是行军。

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首先，负重。个人所有的装备，生活物资都要背在身上。大背包 15 公斤，包括雨衣，备用军装，鞋子，睡袋，防潮垫，三天口粮，三天饮用水，枪械保养袋。。。小背包里 5 公斤，战斗装备，防毒面具，反生化贴，地雷三角标，急救包，针线包，备用弹夹，手雷，夜视仪，电池等。

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武器在身上，单兵步枪 5 公斤，六个弹夹，钢盔，工兵铲，还要分别携带一把班用重武器这个要看你是打什么位置的，你可能携带，重机枪枪管 10 公斤或机枪子弹一箱，或机枪枪身 11 公斤，或机枪支架 15 公斤，或反坦克火箭筒，或狙击步枪 7 公斤，或步话机加电池 10 公斤，或步兵炮。

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总之无论你打哪个位置，总负重 40-45 公斤。

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行军速度:

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正常行军，一小时 4-6 公里。每天最低 40 公里。（地图距离，实际距离五十公里左右）

\n

急行军，一小时 8-10 公里。每天最低 40 公里。

\n

强行军，一小时 5 公里，每天最低 60 公里，需要连续走 12 小时以上。

\n

在上述负重和行军速度下，只需要一天，我脚上最少七八个血泡。

\n

晚上休息时，我会拿出针线包把针从血泡里穿过去，留个线头在外面，第二天里面的脓水就会顺着线头流出来。

\n

如果不这样做，第二天在行军的时候，脚上的血泡会越来越大，最后连成一片整个脚底的皮掉下来。

\n

这个是无法避免的，由于负重太重而且走的大多数是山路，无论是在鞋里垫卫生巾，还是穿两双袜子，都不行。一样会起血泡。

\n

第二天往后，继续走的时候，由于脚上的血泡破裂，就是里面的肉直接和鞋底摩了，那种感觉每走一步犹如用砂纸在你伤口上打磨一下。有一次，我脚指甲盖顶断了，我一瘸一拐落在队伍后面，班长马上对我吼道，“张，你在学迈克尔杰克逊吗？给我走的像个男人一点。”我只能咬牙快步跟上。

\n

晚上扎营时，基本上所有人的脚干脆不能看了，很多人袜子根本脱不下来，已经跟脚底磨烂的皮肉粘在一起了。

\n

第四天，大家抵抗力全面下降，每个人都是那种低烧状态，这是因为脚底的伤口开始溃脓身体产生的正常反应，开始有战友撑不住了，走着走着就摔倒在地，班长过去号一下脉（按住他颈侧大动脉，评估是否心跳过快）摸摸头温。然后对我们喊，“上肩”。

\n

我们马上跑过去，手快的抢了他的小背包背在胸前。

\n

其他人，有的拿他的背包，有的拿他的副武器，而最新的新兵，则要负责扛起来这个战友继续走。而当时，最新的新兵就是我。我把我的小战斗背包和重机枪枪身交给其他战友，蹲下身一手抄胳膊一手抄腿，把那个战友横担在我肩膀上。继续走。

\n

走了大概二十分钟，我觉得嘴巴上面热热的，用手一抹，不知道什么时候我开始流鼻血了。班长看到后跑过来说，“换人。”

\n

另一个战友从我肩膀上接过人，我则拿回我的重机枪，就这样大家轮流扛着伤病战友继续前进。

\n

第五天，第六天。。。。。

\n

这样的行军，在我们部队，七天已经是极限了。再继续下去，就要产生大量非战斗减员，这个连的战斗力也就会大幅度下降。

\n

美军海军陆战队曾和我们在吉布提联合训练，24 个人的陆战突击队，能够跟我们一起完成 500 公里七天强行军的只有 3 个人。

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而红军战士们，在当时那种敌人围追堵截，没有后勤补给，没有情报支援，还要一边行军一边作战。。这种情况下，走了 2 年，25000 里。

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我毫不夸张的说，当今世界任何一个国家的军队，也办不到。

\n

这其中还有特殊地形作战，就比如爬雪山吧。

\n

红军战士们在长征时，包括夹金山、梦笔山、亚克夏山、昌德山、达古山等 20 余座海拔 4000 米以上的雪山。

\n

2006 年我做过高山巡防。当时值守的雪山海拔 4300 米，在极寒环境下高山行军，是非常危险的事。有时候一个普通感冒就肺水肿了。

\n
\"\"
我在雪山巡防时。用手机拍以前的纸照片，高糊
\n

爬雪山的时候，要走大之字，往上爬升一公里，需要之字往返走八公里。爬的时候会很热，出很多汗，休息时要马上拿出厚衣物披上，否则几分钟就可能失温。

\n

晚上睡觉时要斜着挖雪洞，里面头脚位置要挖驱寒坑，里面点上蜡烛防止冷空气凝结。

\n

夜里的雪山能冷到什么程度?

\n

跟我睡一个雪洞的战友，晚上起来拉粑粑。经常夜里跑雪山上大便的朋友都知道，在雪山上蹲不住，晚上都是冰，很容易滑下去，所以要抓个固定物。

\n

我正在雪洞里看书，突然就听见他在外面大喊“张，快出来。”

\n

我跑出去一看，他把破冰镐插在面前，两手抓住破冰镐。结果，没带手套（为了脱衣服脱裤子方便），手被冻到破冰镐上了。

\n

我吹了个响哨，又叫来两个战友，我们仨一边哈哈笑着，一边解开裤子，朝他手上撒尿。就这样，他的手才慢慢跟破冰镐分开。

\n

我们携带的睡袋可以防到零下 12 度，晚上睡觉依然有战友被冻到全身血液流速过缓而昏迷，呼叫直升机给接下山去抢救。

\n
\"\"
\n

我无法想象，我们的红军战士是如何在没有御寒装备的情况下，在雪山上生存。

\n

您让当今全世界最精锐山地部队，不携带任何御寒装备，去爬雪山并且在 4000 米以上的海拔生存，也是不可能完成的任务。而我们的红军战士们做到了，这不是奇迹是什么。

\n

还有很多其他的战略战术的运用，都属于创造性的，无法复刻的，全军每人每日口粮不足三两，全程 600 余次战役，平均每三天爆发一次战斗。

\n

和这种军事强度比起来，那什么委内瑞拉“猎人班”，什么海豹突击队地狱周，简直如幼儿园里逗小朋友玩的游戏。

\n

这一点我毫不夸张，委内瑞拉陆军特战学校里面的抗饥饿训练只有三天，每天单兵口粮 3 两。这个训练强度还不如我们新兵训练时的抗饥饿训练强度（全日野外拉练，五天 0 单兵口粮）。

\n

长征里还有许多奇迹，其他回答里有的，我就不再重叙了。我认为，即便以今天的军事水平和装备，依然没有任何一个国家的军队，可以完成长征这种难度的军事奇迹。

\n

感谢您的阅读。

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可能大家没有过行军经历，不太明白徒步行军 25000 里到底是什么概念。也不明白爬雪山过草地，对于徒步行军意味着什么。

\n

我给大家分享一些徒步行军的经历吧。

\n

我曾服役与第二步兵团，我们团的人，一年里有半年时间都在执行海外战斗任务。我们都管去海外执行作战任务叫“带薪度假”。

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无论是新兵老兵，大家说起来打仗，训练都是一个个谈笑自若，唯一让我们谈之色变的，就是长途行军拉练。

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也许有朋友会认为，行军有啥好怕的，不就是走路吗？在这里，我给大家简单介绍一下什么是行军。

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野外搭建行军床
\n

首先，负重。个人所有的装备，生活物资都要背在身上。大背包 15 公斤，包括雨衣，备用军装，鞋子，睡袋，防潮垫，三天口粮，三天饮用水，枪械保养袋。。。小背包里 5 公斤，战斗装备，防毒面具，反生化贴，地雷三角标，急救包，针线包，备用弹夹，手雷，夜视仪，电池等。

\n

武器在身上，单兵步枪 5 公斤，六个弹夹，钢盔，工兵铲，还要分别携带一把班用重武器这个要看你是打什么位置的，你可能携带，重机枪枪管 10 公斤或机枪子弹一箱，或机枪枪身 11 公斤，或机枪支架 15 公斤，或反坦克火箭筒，或狙击步枪 7 公斤，或步话机加电池 10 公斤，或步兵炮。

\n

总之无论你打哪个位置，总负重 40-45 公斤。

\n
\"\"
\n

行军速度:

\n

正常行军，一小时 4-6 公里。每天最低 40 公里。（地图距离，实际距离五十公里左右）

\n

急行军，一小时 8-10 公里。每天最低 40 公里。

\n

强行军，一小时 5 公里，每天最低 60 公里，需要连续走 12 小时以上。

\n

在上述负重和行军速度下，只需要一天，我脚上最少七八个血泡。

\n

晚上休息时，我会拿出针线包把针从血泡里穿过去，留个线头在外面，第二天里面的脓水就会顺着线头流出来。

\n

如果不这样做，第二天在行军的时候，脚上的血泡会越来越大，最后连成一片整个脚底的皮掉下来。

\n

这个是无法避免的，由于负重太重而且走的大多数是山路，无论是在鞋里垫卫生巾，还是穿两双袜子，都不行。一样会起血泡。

\n

第二天往后，继续走的时候，由于脚上的血泡破裂，就是里面的肉直接和鞋底摩了，那种感觉每走一步犹如用砂纸在你伤口上打磨一下。有一次，我脚指甲盖顶断了，我一瘸一拐落在队伍后面，班长马上对我吼道，“张，你在学迈克尔杰克逊吗？给我走的像个男人一点。”我只能咬牙快步跟上。

\n

晚上扎营时，基本上所有人的脚干脆不能看了，很多人袜子根本脱不下来，已经跟脚底磨烂的皮肉粘在一起了。

\n

第四天，大家抵抗力全面下降，每个人都是那种低烧状态，这是因为脚底的伤口开始溃脓身体产生的正常反应，开始有战友撑不住了，走着走着就摔倒在地，班长过去号一下脉（按住他颈侧大动脉，评估是否心跳过快）摸摸头温。然后对我们喊，“上肩”。

\n

我们马上跑过去，手快的抢了他的小背包背在胸前。

\n

其他人，有的拿他的背包，有的拿他的副武器，而最新的新兵，则要负责扛起来这个战友继续走。而当时，最新的新兵就是我。我把我的小战斗背包和重机枪枪身交给其他战友，蹲下身一手抄胳膊一手抄腿，把那个战友横担在我肩膀上。继续走。

\n

走了大概二十分钟，我觉得嘴巴上面热热的，用手一抹，不知道什么时候我开始流鼻血了。班长看到后跑过来说，“换人。”

\n

另一个战友从我肩膀上接过人，我则拿回我的重机枪，就这样大家轮流扛着伤病战友继续前进。

\n

第五天，第六天。。。。。

\n

这样的行军，在我们部队，七天已经是极限了。再继续下去，就要产生大量非战斗减员，这个连的战斗力也就会大幅度下降。

\n

美军海军陆战队曾和我们在吉布提联合训练，24 个人的陆战突击队，能够跟我们一起完成 500 公里七天强行军的只有 3 个人。

\n

而红军战士们，在当时那种敌人围追堵截，没有后勤补给，没有情报支援，还要一边行军一边作战。。这种情况下，走了 2 年，25000 里。

\n
\"\"
\n

我毫不夸张的说，当今世界任何一个国家的军队，也办不到。

\n

这其中还有特殊地形作战，就比如爬雪山吧。

\n

红军战士们在长征时，包括夹金山、梦笔山、亚克夏山、昌德山、达古山等 20 余座海拔 4000 米以上的雪山。

\n

2006 年我做过高山巡防。当时值守的雪山海拔 4300 米，在极寒环境下高山行军，是非常危险的事。有时候一个普通感冒就肺水肿了。

\n
\"\"
我在雪山巡防时。用手机拍以前的纸照片，高糊
\n

爬雪山的时候，要走大之字，往上爬升一公里，需要之字往返走八公里。爬的时候会很热，出很多汗，休息时要马上拿出厚衣物披上，否则几分钟就可能失温。

\n

晚上睡觉时要斜着挖雪洞，里面头脚位置要挖驱寒坑，里面点上蜡烛防止冷空气凝结。

\n

夜里的雪山能冷到什么程度?

\n

跟我睡一个雪洞的战友，晚上起来拉粑粑。经常夜里跑雪山上大便的朋友都知道，在雪山上蹲不住，晚上都是冰，很容易滑下去，所以要抓个固定物。

\n

我正在雪洞里看书，突然就听见他在外面大喊“张，快出来。”

\n

我跑出去一看，他把破冰镐插在面前，两手抓住破冰镐。结果，没带手套（为了脱衣服脱裤子方便），手被冻到破冰镐上了。

\n

我吹了个响哨，又叫来两个战友，我们仨一边哈哈笑着，一边解开裤子，朝他手上撒尿。就这样，他的手才慢慢跟破冰镐分开。

\n

我们携带的睡袋可以防到零下 12 度，晚上睡觉依然有战友被冻到全身血液流速过缓而昏迷，呼叫直升机给接下山去抢救。

\n
\"\"
\n

我无法想象，我们的红军战士是如何在没有御寒装备的情况下，在雪山上生存。

\n

您让当今全世界最精锐山地部队，不携带任何御寒装备，去爬雪山并且在 4000 米以上的海拔生存，也是不可能完成的任务。而我们的红军战士们做到了，这不是奇迹是什么。

\n

还有很多其他的战略战术的运用，都属于创造性的，无法复刻的，全军每人每日口粮不足三两，全程 600 余次战役，平均每三天爆发一次战斗。

\n

和这种军事强度比起来，那什么委内瑞拉“猎人班”，什么海豹突击队地狱周，简直如幼儿园里逗小朋友玩的游戏。

\n

这一点我毫不夸张，委内瑞拉陆军特战学校里面的抗饥饿训练只有三天，每天单兵口粮 3 两。这个训练强度还不如我们新兵训练时的抗饥饿训练强度（全日野外拉练，五天 0 单兵口粮）。

\n

长征里还有许多奇迹，其他回答里有的，我就不再重叙了。我认为，即便以今天的军事水平和装备，依然没有任何一个国家的军队，可以完成长征这种难度的军事奇迹。

\n

感谢您的阅读。

\n
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查看知乎讨论
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我们先用数据说话，看看大型猫科的危险性。

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熟悉家猫的朋友都知道，小猫咪只是惹不起大个子的人类，即便这样，给几爪子送医院还是不难的，那对于更大的中型猫咪就更是如此，到了大型猫咪，个子已经可以超过人类。

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这不是关键，关键是后文我列出了全世界所有的小猫咪（小型猫科）和家猫的驯化！

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高强度吸小猫预警！多图预警！长文预警！文中有彩蛋~

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喵~！呜~！

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一、大型猫科

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先感受一下大、中、小型猫科的大小差异。

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下图是俄罗斯境内一处保护区红外相机，在兽道不同时段同一位置拍到的不同猫科动物：东北虎、东北豹、欧亚猞猁、北方豹猫：

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东北虎、东北豹、欧亚猞猁、北方豹猫
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统计数据

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在一篇不完全统计的 1970-2019 年大型猛兽袭击人类的文章中，收集到的 5440 起案例，有 1047 起虎、282 起狮、205 起豹、135 美洲狮（不是狮）、25 美洲豹（不是豹），占 31%。

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5440 起案例中有 68%有人受伤，32%有人死亡。

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而涉及到猫科攻击的案例中，人类的死亡比例直接上升到 65%！相比之下，犬科为 49%，而熊科只有 9%。

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在不同猫科中，体型越大往往越具有攻击性：

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文中虎的数据仅限于印度和苏联（俄罗斯），缺乏其他地区的数据，是全文死亡率最高的物种——82%。案例中 95%为攻击性。但苏联（俄罗斯）的数据过少，且仅有 19%为攻击性，凸显了印度的人虎问题；

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文中狮子的数据也有限，几乎只来自于两个东非国家，几乎所有狮子的行为也是捕食性的；

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美洲最大的本土猫科动物美洲狮的主动攻击中也是 93%为捕食；

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豹的体型明显小于虎，在统计到的袭击事件中，大多发生于印度，主要的两大原因则分别是捕食 63%（非常特殊，被克什米尔的数据拉大，其余地区主要是防御性）和受到人类惊吓 35%。

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在另一篇文章中，统计尼泊尔某地 2019-2023 动物导致人伤亡的研究中表明，75%来自虎，16%来自大象而 9%来自豹。

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这些都指向了，印度的野生虎存在一定的攻击性。

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世界上的虎，有两个大户，都是以孟加拉虎为主，分别是圈养宠物虎大户——美国，以及野生虎大户——印度。

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根据印度官方的统计，印度境内的虎，在 2019-2023 年，每年分别造成 49、51、59、110、82 人丧生。

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养虎的美国人

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美国有世界上家养数量最多的虎，大约 5000-10000 只，即便按最少的估计，也超过全世界野生虎数量的总和！

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这其中，美国动物园登记在册的老虎只有大约 350 只。

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根据美国的统计，在 1990-2006 年，一共发生 27 例饲养虎袭击人事件，导致 7 人死亡。

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类似的，早年很多国内动物园也不规范，各种人虎合影；包括这几年东北虎下山，虽然有扑人和袭击人的动作，也确实未杀人，但风险是存在的。

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即便老虎对你亲昵，但以虎的一身腱子肉和力气，以及一舌头的倒刺，没事拍你一下、舔你一下，你也就进医院了。

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我也不会完全劝阻谁，谁要是想养虎，去美国，只要钱到位，那边可以合法饲养虎，然后回知乎更新。

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都不不适宜养

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尽管各类野生猫咪都非常可爱，但它们依然不适合养。

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熟悉家猫的朋友都知道，小猫咪只是惹不起大个子的人类，即便这样，给几爪子送医院还是不难的，那对于更大的中型猫咪就更是如此，到了大型猫咪，个子已经可以超过人类。

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更重要的是，它们都属于大自然，很多猫科都处于濒危状态甚至濒临灭绝。

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盗猎是它们生存的最大威胁之一，往往市场上出现一只活体，背后就约有 10 只同类死于盗猎、应激、运输的同类。

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彩蛋：注意展板上非常多、很有趣的信息
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这是南京市红山森林动物园救助的一只豹猫咖皮，患有先天性视神经萎缩。与另几只被救助的豹猫奇奇、妙妙和米米一样，它们都是宠物盗猎的受害者，在被遗弃后由动物园救助。

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由于我们无从得知它们的家在哪里，不能贸然放归，只能在动物园中度过。

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我小沙猫很凶的哦
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大多数野生小型猫科动物其实是又萌又凶，具有远超家猫的攻击力。试想你去接触下攻击性强的家猫，再想象下这样的家猫依然不是它们的对手。

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一些中型猫，如猞猁、云豹、狞猫等，虽然在野外通常回避人类，但如果是长期近距离接触，也能对人造成严重伤害甚至死亡。

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至于大型猫科，前文那么多受害者和幸存者都在替你讲述故事。

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仿造托翁在《安娜··卡列宁娜》开头的那句话：可驯化的动物总是相似的，而不能驯化的动物则各有缘由。

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我狲狲可不是好惹的
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二、小型猫科图鉴

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说到人类与猫猫，想必大家对人类都很熟悉，那我们先来认识一下小猫咪们。

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这里我先简单粗暴地定义下小猫咪（小型猫科动物）——体长（含尾巴）一般不超过 80cm，普遍不超过一米长（含尾巴，不然至少是中型猫了）。

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旧大陆猫猫

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南京市红山森林动物园的豹猫妈妈妙妙（左）和两只崽崽（爆米花和妙脆角），图源见围脖水印
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中国乃至亚洲东部，分布最广的就是豹猫了，它们往往是一片森林的底线，如果连豹猫都没有，说明森林里几乎没有捕食者，生态系统趋于崩溃。

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由于豹猫分布广泛，南北差异非常巨大，最北端的冬日膘满的豹猫可以重达 10kg，而热带的岛屿种豹猫可能只有 1kg 不到，相差 10 倍！

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注意上图北亚阿穆尔豹猫和下图的南亚锈斑豹猫，比较一下两种猫猫的体型差异！

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一个可能不可思议的是，即便是北京或深圳这样的大城市，也有豹猫的生存空间。

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深圳市甚至为包括豹猫在内的野生动物们修建了多座立交桥，作为生态走廊。

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我国西部到亚洲中部，生活着一种人气爆棚的小猫咪——兔狲。

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它们是最耐寒的小猫，也是毛发最茂密的，每平方厘米（大约大拇指指甲的大小）约有 9000 根毛发！唉，人类（摸摸脑门）……

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在亚洲东南的热带雨林里，生活有长长长尾巴的云猫、额头扁平的扁头猫和颜色多样的婆罗洲金猫（亚洲金猫的体型更大，属于中型猫），它们都极为罕见，时至今日，人们对它们依然知之甚少。

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看云猫的长长长尾巴，这是它们穿梭树间的法宝
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而在西亚和北非的沙漠里，偶尔冒出一只沙猫，与家猫相比，它们有着大耳朵和小短腿，如果说兔狲耐寒，那它们不仅耐寒，还相当耐热。

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这几张照片，是人类第一次在野外拍摄到沙猫的幼崽
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从非洲再往南，生活着又小又凶的黑足猫，它们比沙猫还要袖珍。别看它们小，抓的猎物可以比自己还大！

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黑足猫的四脚脚底都是黑色，好像着黑靴披猫纹的时尚博主。

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新大陆猫猫

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在新大陆的美洲，类似豹猫的生态位上，有多种虎猫属的小猫咪们（如乔氏猫、林猫、草原猫和多种虎猫，以及可能归属的安第斯山猫）。

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小斑虎猫（上图），热爱小零食

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南美草原猫（上图），你瞅啥

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南美林猫（上图），美洲最小的小猫咪

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虽说都是高原小猫咪，安第斯山猫的视野和兔狲差异鲜明。

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看，这是朕给你打下的江山！by 安第斯山猫（又叫山原猫）

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相信大家早已对猫猫埋排泄物习以为常，但有趣的是，乔氏猫偏不按套路来。

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它们不仅不愿意埋便便，还总喜欢在同一处上厕所，从！不！清！理！！！

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日积月累，形成引人注目的……屎山！！！

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字面意思的屎山！！！

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所以，知乎吉祥物

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@刘看山

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看到的山？有没有可能是……

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（本彩蛋无图，请欣赏上图中乔氏猫的表情，自行想象情景和味道）

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野猫

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还有一类猫，它们横跨亚非欧三大洲，名字就叫野猫。

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注意它们不是流浪或散养的家猫，而是纯粹的野生动物，祖祖辈辈都生活于斯。

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结合 DNA 技术的最新分析，野猫一共有 5 类，中国就有两类——亚洲野猫和荒漠猫；

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非洲也有两类：非洲野猫和南部非洲野猫，此外还有欧洲野猫。

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耳簇毛比例很高、最富斑点的亚洲野猫（上图）。

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毛茸茸尾巴，有时条纹明显的欧洲野猫（上图）。

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南部非洲野猫（上图），注意颜色鲜艳的耳背。野猫远没有家猫毛色类型丰富。

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仅分布在我国高海拔地区的荒漠猫，如枯草一样的颜色，被一些当地人称作“草猫”，耳簇毛十分显著。

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荒漠猫带崽，图片来源山水自然保护中心
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在认识了世界各地的小猫咪们之后，下一节，我们来一起探寻——家猫的由来。三、家猫驯化简史

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上一节，我们一起认识了自然界的各种小猫咪；

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这一节，我们来一起了解一下猫与人擦出最初的火花。

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这么多种小猫咪，缘分为何垂青非洲野猫呢？

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（悄悄告诉你：上面标题里的小猫咪就是一只非洲野猫）

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其实没多久前，人们还普遍认为家猫驯化起源于三四千年前的古埃及，那时候人们对野猫的分类也模棱两可。

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这就不得不提到一个著名的说法：21 世纪是生物的世纪。

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不管是不是，21 世纪的生物学确实发生了天翻地覆的变化。

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随着 DNA 技术推动下分子生物学的发展，科学家们检测了古今中外的上千只小猫咪之后，越来越多的证据表明：

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全世界所有的家猫，都起源于非洲野猫这一种小猫咪，但最早并不来自古埃及。

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非洲野猫地跨西亚和北非（或许以后会改名叫亚非野猫），恰好是人类最早的农业地区之一。

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让小猫咪逐渐接近人的机遇，来自农业的起源。

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没有哪种小猫咪爱吃粮食，更不像狗子还形成了消化淀粉的能力。

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我好爱吃粮食！
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但，粮食的副产品是小猫咪们爱吃的，粮食会长出大量的……鼠鼠们

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农业带来了前所未有的粮食积蓄，而这么多粮食，一定会招致纷至沓来的鼠鼠们（啮齿类）。

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放眼整个古代，农业社会的人群都在和鼠鼠们做斗争。

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它们个头小、跑得快、生的多，人们绞尽脑汁，也难以根绝鼠患。

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捕鼠动物那么多，家猫和它的祖先们有个利于灭鼠的特点——持续捕猎。

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假如（只能说假如，不要想着尝试），你不巧碰到一只虎，恰巧它又吃饱了，那大概率你没事，老虎通常懒得理你。

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很多食肉动物都是如此，但家猫不一样，它们是天生的猎手，酷爱捕猎。

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即便家猫已经吃饱了，依然会继续捕猎，这对消灭粮仓里的鼠鼠们大有益处。

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但在现代，由于一些人遗弃或户外散养猫猫，导致猫猫有机会大量捕猎各种鸟鸟等小型动物。

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《自然》杂志旗下子刊《自然 - 通讯》2013 年刊登了一篇美国的学术论文The impact of free-ranging domestic cats on wildlife of the United States，根据美国科学家的研究，估计美国本土（不含阿拉斯加和夏威夷）的自由放养家猫，每年导致 13-40 亿只鸟类和 63-223 亿只哺乳类动物死亡（95%置信区间），其中无主的流浪猫是主要来源，远超其他人为因素（如建筑玻璃幕墙、车辆撞击、农药等）。

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我们很难去责备这群猫猫，因为错误的根源是那些遗弃猫猫的人，但代价却由全社会和自然界的大量生命去承担。

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爱它，就陪它一辈子（其实它们的一辈子远比人类短）；

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爱它，就把它带回家。

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南京市红山森林动物园本土区的黄鼬壮壮
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古代人类聚居地的鼠鼠，不会只定向吸引到猫猫，各种捕鼠的小型动物都会分一杯羹。

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比如在中国，甚至现在的城乡，都活跃着一种捕鼠能手——黄鼬，俗称黄鼠狼。

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虽有“黄鼠狼给鸡拜年——不安好心”的歇后语，黄鼠狼们也确有偷袭鸡类，但盛和林教授在对 11 省 4978 只黄鼠狼的胃进行检查后发现，它们的大多数食物仍然是鼠鼠们。

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我们或多或少听过乃至见过黄鼠狼，不少地方敬称其为黄大仙，很难想象如何驯化它们。

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这群“悄悄地走，不带走一片云彩”的捕鼠动物，不仅没成为宠物，反而成了民间传说中的大仙。

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类似的，绝大多数以鼠鼠为食的动物们，往往体型偏小（相对于人类），它们大多也是昼伏夜出，害怕体型高大的人类，很难亲近人。

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上海动物园的明星——小棕熊军军（1 岁时）
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另一方面，古代乃至近现代的传统人类族群无所不用其极，你能想到的动物都会尝试过抓过来养一养。

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哪怕是极具危险性的熊，仍然有一些部落族群，有着饲养熊崽子的习俗。

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你问熊崽子长大了之后呢？所有族群都选择放归，这个实在养不了……

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军军的爹或妈
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因此，这些因为贪一嘴鼠鼠的各种小型食肉动物，几千年来，多少都被各地各式各样的人们饲养过，但基本仅限于选择性饲养，谈不上驯化。

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让非洲野猫脱颖而出的另一个重要特性，是它们主动接近人类。

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根据各种推测，早在农业伊始，约一万多年前，猫猫应当已经开始与人类合作。

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具体是何时何地呢？抱歉，撸猫不太会留下什么考古学上的痕迹。

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即便是遗留下了猫骨，除非有异常，古遗址有猫的骨骼也难以指向驯化。

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对 DNA 的研究能给出一些结论，同时带来一些困惑，家猫驯化起源的具体区域众说纷纭，有指向西亚，也有指向北非。

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驯化的过程，更需要从考古学里点滴拼图。

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一大显著的收获来源于岛屿。

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不同于有野猫分布、难以辨识的亚欧非大陆，绝大多数地中海岛屿原本没有猫，离非洲野猫的栖息地又近。

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鼠鼠通过船只溜上岛不难，况且塞浦路斯岛上本来就有原生的鼠鼠——塞浦路斯鼠Mus cypriacus，虽然直到 21 世纪才被人类发现并确认为一个物种。

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在这座岛上，发现约 11000-10600 年前的人类遗址里有猫骨；在一座约 9500 年前的墓里，埋葬了一只 8 个月大的小猫咪。

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这些猫显然是人们用船运到岛上的，但并不意味着家猫的驯化和出现，但可以表明，人类与野猫开始合作，甚至于，已经有了人类对猫的感情。

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注意这些小猫咪还不是家猫，因此人类的爱心可能收获的，很难是贴贴，更可能是一爪子。

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需要注意的是，我们不能因为在塞浦路斯岛发现早期人类与猫的交流遗迹，就武断认为这里是家猫驯化的发源地，这是管中窥豹。

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更值得一提的是，在对塞浦路斯岛上的古猫的骨骼形态和 DNA 研究表明，这只猫的个体非常复杂：

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2017 年研究表明其线粒体 DNA(母系)为非洲野猫，而 2025 年新公布的成果则显示其细胞核 DNA(父系 + 母系)竟然是一只欧洲野猫。

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这里正处于欧亚交汇处，两种野猫也彼此有交集。

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欧洲野猫是一种比非洲野猫更胆小、更凶的小猫咪，从未被驯化。

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稍晚的经典考古案例出现在古代中国，并且对象也不是非洲野猫，因此专门放在后续第四节“华夏之猫”的章节中。

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猫猫主动，猫猫也就掌握了主动权，至今依然具有很大的主动性。

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这种似宠非宠的状态，在他人看来，不少养猫家庭，猜不出谁在驯化谁。

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驯化的一个关键在于育种和选育，大多数动物的驯化，一是在人类强选择下的选育，二是在此基础上对人温顺或服从性。

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1959 年起，苏联科学家开始进行一项狐狸驯化实验，从每一代的狐狸中选育最温顺的子代继续繁育，如今的驯养狐狸已经相当温顺。

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（强烈不建议养狐狸，一是基本未经过适应人类的驯化，远不及宠物狗；二是了解一下狐臭这一词汇的来源。新闻里多地出现狐狸，大多就是饲养后遗弃的。）

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但在猫身上，它们很多依然是自主繁育，有论文认为这个比例高达 97%以上，大大降低了人类的干预。

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比较一下猫和狗：

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在古代，狗在选择压力下选育出了能消化淀粉的能力，以及牧羊、拉雪橇等典型的功能性；在近现代，狗的体型、形态多样性也比猫更加丰富。

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我们先用数据说话，看看大型猫科的危险性。

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熟悉家猫的朋友都知道，小猫咪只是惹不起大个子的人类，即便这样，给几爪子送医院还是不难的，那对于更大的中型猫咪就更是如此，到了大型猫咪，个子已经可以超过人类。

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这不是关键，关键是后文我列出了全世界所有的小猫咪（小型猫科）和家猫的驯化！

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高强度吸小猫预警！多图预警！长文预警！文中有彩蛋~

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喵~！呜~！

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一、大型猫科

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先感受一下大、中、小型猫科的大小差异。

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下图是俄罗斯境内一处保护区红外相机，在兽道不同时段同一位置拍到的不同猫科动物：东北虎、东北豹、欧亚猞猁、北方豹猫：

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东北虎、东北豹、欧亚猞猁、北方豹猫
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统计数据

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在一篇不完全统计的 1970-2019 年大型猛兽袭击人类的文章中，收集到的 5440 起案例，有 1047 起虎、282 起狮、205 起豹、135 美洲狮（不是狮）、25 美洲豹（不是豹），占 31%。

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5440 起案例中有 68%有人受伤，32%有人死亡。

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而涉及到猫科攻击的案例中，人类的死亡比例直接上升到 65%！相比之下，犬科为 49%，而熊科只有 9%。

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在不同猫科中，体型越大往往越具有攻击性：

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文中虎的数据仅限于印度和苏联（俄罗斯），缺乏其他地区的数据，是全文死亡率最高的物种——82%。案例中 95%为攻击性。但苏联（俄罗斯）的数据过少，且仅有 19%为攻击性，凸显了印度的人虎问题；

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文中狮子的数据也有限，几乎只来自于两个东非国家，几乎所有狮子的行为也是捕食性的；

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美洲最大的本土猫科动物美洲狮的主动攻击中也是 93%为捕食；

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豹的体型明显小于虎，在统计到的袭击事件中，大多发生于印度，主要的两大原因则分别是捕食 63%（非常特殊，被克什米尔的数据拉大，其余地区主要是防御性）和受到人类惊吓 35%。

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在另一篇文章中，统计尼泊尔某地 2019-2023 动物导致人伤亡的研究中表明，75%来自虎，16%来自大象而 9%来自豹。

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这些都指向了，印度的野生虎存在一定的攻击性。

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世界上的虎，有两个大户，都是以孟加拉虎为主，分别是圈养宠物虎大户——美国，以及野生虎大户——印度。

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根据印度官方的统计，印度境内的虎，在 2019-2023 年，每年分别造成 49、51、59、110、82 人丧生。

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养虎的美国人

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美国有世界上家养数量最多的虎，大约 5000-10000 只，即便按最少的估计，也超过全世界野生虎数量的总和！

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这其中，美国动物园登记在册的老虎只有大约 350 只。

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根据美国的统计，在 1990-2006 年，一共发生 27 例饲养虎袭击人事件，导致 7 人死亡。

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类似的，早年很多国内动物园也不规范，各种人虎合影；包括这几年东北虎下山，虽然有扑人和袭击人的动作，也确实未杀人，但风险是存在的。

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即便老虎对你亲昵，但以虎的一身腱子肉和力气，以及一舌头的倒刺，没事拍你一下、舔你一下，你也就进医院了。

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我也不会完全劝阻谁，谁要是想养虎，去美国，只要钱到位，那边可以合法饲养虎，然后回知乎更新。

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都不不适宜养

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尽管各类野生猫咪都非常可爱，但它们依然不适合养。

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熟悉家猫的朋友都知道，小猫咪只是惹不起大个子的人类，即便这样，给几爪子送医院还是不难的，那对于更大的中型猫咪就更是如此，到了大型猫咪，个子已经可以超过人类。

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更重要的是，它们都属于大自然，很多猫科都处于濒危状态甚至濒临灭绝。

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盗猎是它们生存的最大威胁之一，往往市场上出现一只活体，背后就约有 10 只同类死于盗猎、应激、运输的同类。

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彩蛋：注意展板上非常多、很有趣的信息
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这是南京市红山森林动物园救助的一只豹猫咖皮，患有先天性视神经萎缩。与另几只被救助的豹猫奇奇、妙妙和米米一样，它们都是宠物盗猎的受害者，在被遗弃后由动物园救助。

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由于我们无从得知它们的家在哪里，不能贸然放归，只能在动物园中度过。

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我小沙猫很凶的哦
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大多数野生小型猫科动物其实是又萌又凶，具有远超家猫的攻击力。试想你去接触下攻击性强的家猫，再想象下这样的家猫依然不是它们的对手。

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一些中型猫，如猞猁、云豹、狞猫等，虽然在野外通常回避人类，但如果是长期近距离接触，也能对人造成严重伤害甚至死亡。

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至于大型猫科，前文那么多受害者和幸存者都在替你讲述故事。

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仿造托翁在《安娜··卡列宁娜》开头的那句话：可驯化的动物总是相似的，而不能驯化的动物则各有缘由。

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我狲狲可不是好惹的
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二、小型猫科图鉴

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说到人类与猫猫，想必大家对人类都很熟悉，那我们先来认识一下小猫咪们。

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这里我先简单粗暴地定义下小猫咪（小型猫科动物）——体长（含尾巴）一般不超过 80cm，普遍不超过一米长（含尾巴，不然至少是中型猫了）。

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旧大陆猫猫

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南京市红山森林动物园的豹猫妈妈妙妙（左）和两只崽崽（爆米花和妙脆角），图源见围脖水印
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中国乃至亚洲东部，分布最广的就是豹猫了，它们往往是一片森林的底线，如果连豹猫都没有，说明森林里几乎没有捕食者，生态系统趋于崩溃。

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由于豹猫分布广泛，南北差异非常巨大，最北端的冬日膘满的豹猫可以重达 10kg，而热带的岛屿种豹猫可能只有 1kg 不到，相差 10 倍！

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注意上图北亚阿穆尔豹猫和下图的南亚锈斑豹猫，比较一下两种猫猫的体型差异！

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一个可能不可思议的是，即便是北京或深圳这样的大城市，也有豹猫的生存空间。

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深圳市甚至为包括豹猫在内的野生动物们修建了多座立交桥，作为生态走廊。

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我国西部到亚洲中部，生活着一种人气爆棚的小猫咪——兔狲。

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它们是最耐寒的小猫，也是毛发最茂密的，每平方厘米（大约大拇指指甲的大小）约有 9000 根毛发！唉，人类（摸摸脑门）……

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在亚洲东南的热带雨林里，生活有长长长尾巴的云猫、额头扁平的扁头猫和颜色多样的婆罗洲金猫（亚洲金猫的体型更大，属于中型猫），它们都极为罕见，时至今日，人们对它们依然知之甚少。

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看云猫的长长长尾巴，这是它们穿梭树间的法宝
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而在西亚和北非的沙漠里，偶尔冒出一只沙猫，与家猫相比，它们有着大耳朵和小短腿，如果说兔狲耐寒，那它们不仅耐寒，还相当耐热。

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这几张照片，是人类第一次在野外拍摄到沙猫的幼崽
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从非洲再往南，生活着又小又凶的黑足猫，它们比沙猫还要袖珍。别看它们小，抓的猎物可以比自己还大！

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黑足猫的四脚脚底都是黑色，好像着黑靴披猫纹的时尚博主。

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新大陆猫猫

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在新大陆的美洲，类似豹猫的生态位上，有多种虎猫属的小猫咪们（如乔氏猫、林猫、草原猫和多种虎猫，以及可能归属的安第斯山猫）。

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小斑虎猫（上图），热爱小零食

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南美草原猫（上图），你瞅啥

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南美林猫（上图），美洲最小的小猫咪

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虽说都是高原小猫咪，安第斯山猫的视野和兔狲差异鲜明。

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看，这是朕给你打下的江山！by 安第斯山猫（又叫山原猫）

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相信大家早已对猫猫埋排泄物习以为常，但有趣的是，乔氏猫偏不按套路来。

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它们不仅不愿意埋便便，还总喜欢在同一处上厕所，从！不！清！理！！！

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日积月累，形成引人注目的……屎山！！！

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字面意思的屎山！！！

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所以，知乎吉祥物

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@刘看山

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看到的山？有没有可能是……

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（本彩蛋无图，请欣赏上图中乔氏猫的表情，自行想象情景和味道）

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野猫

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还有一类猫，它们横跨亚非欧三大洲，名字就叫野猫。

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注意它们不是流浪或散养的家猫，而是纯粹的野生动物，祖祖辈辈都生活于斯。

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结合 DNA 技术的最新分析，野猫一共有 5 类，中国就有两类——亚洲野猫和荒漠猫；

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非洲也有两类：非洲野猫和南部非洲野猫，此外还有欧洲野猫。

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耳簇毛比例很高、最富斑点的亚洲野猫（上图）。

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毛茸茸尾巴，有时条纹明显的欧洲野猫（上图）。

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南部非洲野猫（上图），注意颜色鲜艳的耳背。野猫远没有家猫毛色类型丰富。

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仅分布在我国高海拔地区的荒漠猫，如枯草一样的颜色，被一些当地人称作“草猫”，耳簇毛十分显著。

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荒漠猫带崽，图片来源山水自然保护中心
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在认识了世界各地的小猫咪们之后，下一节，我们来一起探寻——家猫的由来。三、家猫驯化简史

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上一节，我们一起认识了自然界的各种小猫咪；

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这一节，我们来一起了解一下猫与人擦出最初的火花。

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这么多种小猫咪，缘分为何垂青非洲野猫呢？

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（悄悄告诉你：上面标题里的小猫咪就是一只非洲野猫）

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其实没多久前，人们还普遍认为家猫驯化起源于三四千年前的古埃及，那时候人们对野猫的分类也模棱两可。

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这就不得不提到一个著名的说法：21 世纪是生物的世纪。

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不管是不是，21 世纪的生物学确实发生了天翻地覆的变化。

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随着 DNA 技术推动下分子生物学的发展，科学家们检测了古今中外的上千只小猫咪之后，越来越多的证据表明：

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全世界所有的家猫，都起源于非洲野猫这一种小猫咪，但最早并不来自古埃及。

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非洲野猫地跨西亚和北非（或许以后会改名叫亚非野猫），恰好是人类最早的农业地区之一。

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让小猫咪逐渐接近人的机遇，来自农业的起源。

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没有哪种小猫咪爱吃粮食，更不像狗子还形成了消化淀粉的能力。

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我好爱吃粮食！
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但，粮食的副产品是小猫咪们爱吃的，粮食会长出大量的……鼠鼠们

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农业带来了前所未有的粮食积蓄，而这么多粮食，一定会招致纷至沓来的鼠鼠们（啮齿类）。

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放眼整个古代，农业社会的人群都在和鼠鼠们做斗争。

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它们个头小、跑得快、生的多，人们绞尽脑汁，也难以根绝鼠患。

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捕鼠动物那么多，家猫和它的祖先们有个利于灭鼠的特点——持续捕猎。

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假如（只能说假如，不要想着尝试），你不巧碰到一只虎，恰巧它又吃饱了，那大概率你没事，老虎通常懒得理你。

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很多食肉动物都是如此，但家猫不一样，它们是天生的猎手，酷爱捕猎。

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即便家猫已经吃饱了，依然会继续捕猎，这对消灭粮仓里的鼠鼠们大有益处。

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但在现代，由于一些人遗弃或户外散养猫猫，导致猫猫有机会大量捕猎各种鸟鸟等小型动物。

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《自然》杂志旗下子刊《自然 - 通讯》2013 年刊登了一篇美国的学术论文The impact of free-ranging domestic cats on wildlife of the United States，根据美国科学家的研究，估计美国本土（不含阿拉斯加和夏威夷）的自由放养家猫，每年导致 13-40 亿只鸟类和 63-223 亿只哺乳类动物死亡（95%置信区间），其中无主的流浪猫是主要来源，远超其他人为因素（如建筑玻璃幕墙、车辆撞击、农药等）。

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我们很难去责备这群猫猫，因为错误的根源是那些遗弃猫猫的人，但代价却由全社会和自然界的大量生命去承担。

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爱它，就陪它一辈子（其实它们的一辈子远比人类短）；

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爱它，就把它带回家。

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古代人类聚居地的鼠鼠，不会只定向吸引到猫猫，各种捕鼠的小型动物都会分一杯羹。

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比如在中国，甚至现在的城乡，都活跃着一种捕鼠能手——黄鼬，俗称黄鼠狼。

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虽有“黄鼠狼给鸡拜年——不安好心”的歇后语，黄鼠狼们也确有偷袭鸡类，但盛和林教授在对 11 省 4978 只黄鼠狼的胃进行检查后发现，它们的大多数食物仍然是鼠鼠们。

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我们或多或少听过乃至见过黄鼠狼，不少地方敬称其为黄大仙，很难想象如何驯化它们。

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这群“悄悄地走，不带走一片云彩”的捕鼠动物，不仅没成为宠物，反而成了民间传说中的大仙。

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类似的，绝大多数以鼠鼠为食的动物们，往往体型偏小（相对于人类），它们大多也是昼伏夜出，害怕体型高大的人类，很难亲近人。

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上海动物园的明星——小棕熊军军（1 岁时）
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另一方面，古代乃至近现代的传统人类族群无所不用其极，你能想到的动物都会尝试过抓过来养一养。

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哪怕是极具危险性的熊，仍然有一些部落族群，有着饲养熊崽子的习俗。

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你问熊崽子长大了之后呢？所有族群都选择放归，这个实在养不了……

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因此，这些因为贪一嘴鼠鼠的各种小型食肉动物，几千年来，多少都被各地各式各样的人们饲养过，但基本仅限于选择性饲养，谈不上驯化。

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让非洲野猫脱颖而出的另一个重要特性，是它们主动接近人类。

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根据各种推测，早在农业伊始，约一万多年前，猫猫应当已经开始与人类合作。

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具体是何时何地呢？抱歉，撸猫不太会留下什么考古学上的痕迹。

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即便是遗留下了猫骨，除非有异常，古遗址有猫的骨骼也难以指向驯化。

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对 DNA 的研究能给出一些结论，同时带来一些困惑，家猫驯化起源的具体区域众说纷纭，有指向西亚，也有指向北非。

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驯化的过程，更需要从考古学里点滴拼图。

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一大显著的收获来源于岛屿。

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不同于有野猫分布、难以辨识的亚欧非大陆，绝大多数地中海岛屿原本没有猫，离非洲野猫的栖息地又近。

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鼠鼠通过船只溜上岛不难，况且塞浦路斯岛上本来就有原生的鼠鼠——塞浦路斯鼠Mus cypriacus，虽然直到 21 世纪才被人类发现并确认为一个物种。

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在这座岛上，发现约 11000-10600 年前的人类遗址里有猫骨；在一座约 9500 年前的墓里，埋葬了一只 8 个月大的小猫咪。

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这些猫显然是人们用船运到岛上的，但并不意味着家猫的驯化和出现，但可以表明，人类与野猫开始合作，甚至于，已经有了人类对猫的感情。

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注意这些小猫咪还不是家猫，因此人类的爱心可能收获的，很难是贴贴，更可能是一爪子。

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需要注意的是，我们不能因为在塞浦路斯岛发现早期人类与猫的交流遗迹，就武断认为这里是家猫驯化的发源地，这是管中窥豹。

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更值得一提的是，在对塞浦路斯岛上的古猫的骨骼形态和 DNA 研究表明，这只猫的个体非常复杂：

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2017 年研究表明其线粒体 DNA(母系)为非洲野猫，而 2025 年新公布的成果则显示其细胞核 DNA(父系 + 母系)竟然是一只欧洲野猫。

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这里正处于欧亚交汇处，两种野猫也彼此有交集。

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欧洲野猫是一种比非洲野猫更胆小、更凶的小猫咪，从未被驯化。

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稍晚的经典考古案例出现在古代中国，并且对象也不是非洲野猫，因此专门放在后续第四节“华夏之猫”的章节中。

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猫猫主动，猫猫也就掌握了主动权，至今依然具有很大的主动性。

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这种似宠非宠的状态，在他人看来，不少养猫家庭，猜不出谁在驯化谁。

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驯化的一个关键在于育种和选育，大多数动物的驯化，一是在人类强选择下的选育，二是在此基础上对人温顺或服从性。

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1959 年起，苏联科学家开始进行一项狐狸驯化实验，从每一代的狐狸中选育最温顺的子代继续繁育，如今的驯养狐狸已经相当温顺。

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（强烈不建议养狐狸，一是基本未经过适应人类的驯化，远不及宠物狗；二是了解一下狐臭这一词汇的来源。新闻里多地出现狐狸，大多就是饲养后遗弃的。）

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但在猫身上，它们很多依然是自主繁育，有论文认为这个比例高达 97%以上，大大降低了人类的干预。

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比较一下猫和狗：

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在古代，狗在选择压力下选育出了能消化淀粉的能力，以及牧羊、拉雪橇等典型的功能性；在近现代，狗的体型、形态多样性也比猫更加丰富。

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不是巧合。

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不光地球这样，宇宙中绝大多数与地球类似的岩石星球都这样。

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原因要从元素的演化开始讲起。

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金属元素的起源

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在宇宙形成之初，只有氢，氦以及非常少量的锂。其他所有元素，都是来自于恒星的演化过程。

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与我们熟知的概念不同，天文上管氢和氦以外的元素都叫金属元素。后文提到“金属元素”，都以这个定义为准。

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我们都知道，恒星是个巨大的等离子气体球，内部在不停的进行核聚变反应，将轻元素聚变成重元素。聚变产生的向外的辐射压与恒星本身向内的引力维持平衡，恒星就可以稳定存在。

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恒星燃烧氢的两种方式，质子 - 质子链反应（小质量恒星）和碳氮氧循环（中等质量，大质量恒星）
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新生的恒星几乎全部由氢元素构成，它们会在年轻时将氢聚变成氦，到了晚年，内核温度升高，则会进一步将氦聚变，这样一点点生成了后面的金属元素。

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由于核反应有一定的路线，在路线上的元素，比如碳，氧，氖，镁等，丰度就会高于其他元素。

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小质量恒星由于内核温度不足，一般只能将核反应进行到碳，氧的程度。不过，在它们的星生晚年，内部会通过慢中子俘获（s- 过程）产生一些比铁重的元素。

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大质量恒星内部的核聚变则可以一直进行下去，直到铁和镍（镍是镍的同位素镍 56，性质不稳定，会很快衰变成铁）。

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同样的，在核反应路线上的元素，丰度要高于其他元素。

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铁是非常稳定的元素，无论聚变还是裂变都只会吸收热量。恒星无法通过聚变铁产生热量，就再也无法支撑自身，从而产生超新星爆发，走向生命终点。（当然，大质量恒星的生命终结有很多原因和方式，由铁核引起的只是其中一种）。在这个过程中，恒星会通过快中子俘获（r- 过程）产生大量铁之后的元素。

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此外，中子星合并等宇宙高能现象，也能产生大量的比铁重的元素。

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宇宙中的金属元素，几乎都是这么来的。

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宇宙形成之初，元素种类极为有限，铁之后的重元素都是由哪些途径产生的？

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最终，经过恒星 100 多亿年孜孜不倦的转化，宇宙中元素的丰度如下图所示：

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其中，纵坐标是对数坐标。可以看到，在铁之前的元素中，核反应路线上的元素（碳，氧，氖，镁，硅等），丰度要比非核反应路线上的元素高出两三个数量级（也就是百倍到千倍）。

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先辈的礼物

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我们的母恒星太阳是颗小质量恒星，目前尚在星生中年，正在稳定的将氢聚变成氦。

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那么，太阳系中的其他元素是怎么来的呢？

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这些其实都是来自于先辈的馈赠。

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几乎所有的恒星都来自于星云的凝聚。而当恒星死亡后，绝大多数物质会通过喷发的形式回归星云。许多年岁后，这里又会形成新的恒星。这些新恒星们，自然就包括了上一代恒星产生的各种各样的元素了。

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我们的太阳也是在这样的星云中凝聚的。作为一颗比较年轻的第三代恒星，它的母星云中金属元素的丰度很高。因此，太阳本身的金属丰度也不低。

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包括地球在内，太阳系的其他天体都是太阳凝聚后剩下的边角料形成的。因此，地球上能找到各种各样的元素就不足为奇了。

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宇宙已经 138 亿岁了，最初形成的第一代恒星（只包括氢和氦，又叫无金属星）早已湮没在岁月的长河之中。之后形成的第二代恒星（包含少量的金属元素，又叫贫金属星）数量稀少，都已经是垂垂老矣的老星星了。像太阳这样的第三代恒星（包含大量金属元素，又叫富金属星）正是宇宙中的新生力量。

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因此，宇宙中像地球这样富含各种元素的天体才是大多数。

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具体到每颗星球上，由于凝聚前的星云本身元素含量有差异，加上形成过程中各种意外事件（比如小行星撞击，宇宙射线辐射等）会改变元素的丰度。各个星球上的元素丰度差别是很大的。

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在地球上，地壳中的元素丰度如下图所示：

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需要注意的是，这是地壳的元素丰度，而非地球整体的元素丰度。

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对比上面宇宙中的元素丰度图可知，一部分元素的丰度比例是接近的，但有些元素有很大的不同。比如由于气体的逃逸现象，氢和氦含量非常低。而由于地壳主要由岩石构成，组成岩石的元素（图中绿色的部分）丰度非常高。

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详细看这张图的话，可以发现有一些元素是缺失的。比如不稳定的元素锝（Tc）和钷（Pm），只能在持续的核合成过程中产生，因此无法在地球上稳定存在。六种惰性气体氦（He）、氖（Ne）、氩（Ar）、氪（Kr）、氙（Xe）、氡（Rn）则由于多种原因（气体容易逃逸，很难形成化合物等等）几乎不存在于地壳之中。

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元素的开采和利用

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这部分我了解的不多，就简单介绍一下。

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题主的问题提到了“且这些元素均能够在地表易于开采的地方”。其实这是一种错觉。

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地球虽然是个岩石星球，但同样来自于星云的凝聚。在形成之初，越重的元素，越会向中心沉积，因此，大部分比较重的元素都沉积在地核地幔之中了。

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比如，地球其实“含金量”不低，但 99%的金元素在地球形成时就沉积到地幔和地核之中了。目前，地表可开采的金只有 13 万吨左右，它们几乎都是地球形成之初小行星撞击带来的星际礼物。

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其他许多比较重的元素也是如此。它们在地核中的含量远超地表，只有很少一部分通过早期的火山喷发等地质活动，才得以来到地表。

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在地壳之中，绝大多数元素都是以化合物的形式存在，它们以矿物的形式富集，得以被人类开采和利用。但以人类目前的开采技术，能够大规模利用的元素相当有限。

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许多含量极低的元素，比如钌、铑、钯、锇、铱、铂等，只能作为贵金属，成为装饰品或在金融领域流通，很少用于工业生产当中。而一些稀土元素，由于开采困难，在全世界也只有屈指可数的供应源。

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综上所述，地球只是个很普通的星球，其上的各种元素，在宇宙中也遍地都有。而人类其实只利用了其中很小很小的部分。

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当然，换个角度来说，这也意味着人类发展的空间还很大很大。

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想了解更多关于宇宙和星星的小故事，欢迎订阅我的专栏。会一直更新的~

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星星小传：

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满天星斗呼唤我

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天文知识小科普：

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且放远目观玄黄

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不是巧合。

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不光地球这样，宇宙中绝大多数与地球类似的岩石星球都这样。

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原因要从元素的演化开始讲起。

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金属元素的起源

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在宇宙形成之初，只有氢，氦以及非常少量的锂。其他所有元素，都是来自于恒星的演化过程。

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与我们熟知的概念不同，天文上管氢和氦以外的元素都叫金属元素。后文提到“金属元素”，都以这个定义为准。

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我们都知道，恒星是个巨大的等离子气体球，内部在不停的进行核聚变反应，将轻元素聚变成重元素。聚变产生的向外的辐射压与恒星本身向内的引力维持平衡，恒星就可以稳定存在。

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恒星燃烧氢的两种方式，质子 - 质子链反应（小质量恒星）和碳氮氧循环（中等质量，大质量恒星）
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新生的恒星几乎全部由氢元素构成，它们会在年轻时将氢聚变成氦，到了晚年，内核温度升高，则会进一步将氦聚变，这样一点点生成了后面的金属元素。

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由于核反应有一定的路线，在路线上的元素，比如碳，氧，氖，镁等，丰度就会高于其他元素。

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小质量恒星由于内核温度不足，一般只能将核反应进行到碳，氧的程度。不过，在它们的星生晚年，内部会通过慢中子俘获（s- 过程）产生一些比铁重的元素。

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大质量恒星内部的核聚变则可以一直进行下去，直到铁和镍（镍是镍的同位素镍 56，性质不稳定，会很快衰变成铁）。

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同样的，在核反应路线上的元素，丰度要高于其他元素。

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大质量恒星连续聚变的过程
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铁是非常稳定的元素，无论聚变还是裂变都只会吸收热量。恒星无法通过聚变铁产生热量，就再也无法支撑自身，从而产生超新星爆发，走向生命终点。（当然，大质量恒星的生命终结有很多原因和方式，由铁核引起的只是其中一种）。在这个过程中，恒星会通过快中子俘获（r- 过程）产生大量铁之后的元素。

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此外，中子星合并等宇宙高能现象，也能产生大量的比铁重的元素。

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宇宙中的金属元素，几乎都是这么来的。

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想详细了解元素的形成过程，可以看下面这个回答：

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宇宙形成之初，元素种类极为有限，铁之后的重元素都是由哪些途径产生的？

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最终，经过恒星 100 多亿年孜孜不倦的转化，宇宙中元素的丰度如下图所示：

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其中，纵坐标是对数坐标。可以看到，在铁之前的元素中，核反应路线上的元素（碳，氧，氖，镁，硅等），丰度要比非核反应路线上的元素高出两三个数量级（也就是百倍到千倍）。

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先辈的礼物

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我们的母恒星太阳是颗小质量恒星，目前尚在星生中年，正在稳定的将氢聚变成氦。

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那么，太阳系中的其他元素是怎么来的呢？

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这些其实都是来自于先辈的馈赠。

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几乎所有的恒星都来自于星云的凝聚。而当恒星死亡后，绝大多数物质会通过喷发的形式回归星云。许多年岁后，这里又会形成新的恒星。这些新恒星们，自然就包括了上一代恒星产生的各种各样的元素了。

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恒星的演化过程
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我们的太阳也是在这样的星云中凝聚的。作为一颗比较年轻的第三代恒星，它的母星云中金属元素的丰度很高。因此，太阳本身的金属丰度也不低。

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包括地球在内，太阳系的其他天体都是太阳凝聚后剩下的边角料形成的。因此，地球上能找到各种各样的元素就不足为奇了。

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宇宙已经 138 亿岁了，最初形成的第一代恒星（只包括氢和氦，又叫无金属星）早已湮没在岁月的长河之中。之后形成的第二代恒星（包含少量的金属元素，又叫贫金属星）数量稀少，都已经是垂垂老矣的老星星了。像太阳这样的第三代恒星（包含大量金属元素，又叫富金属星）正是宇宙中的新生力量。

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因此，宇宙中像地球这样富含各种元素的天体才是大多数。

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具体到每颗星球上，由于凝聚前的星云本身元素含量有差异，加上形成过程中各种意外事件（比如小行星撞击，宇宙射线辐射等）会改变元素的丰度。各个星球上的元素丰度差别是很大的。

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在地球上，地壳中的元素丰度如下图所示：

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需要注意的是，这是地壳的元素丰度，而非地球整体的元素丰度。

\n

对比上面宇宙中的元素丰度图可知，一部分元素的丰度比例是接近的，但有些元素有很大的不同。比如由于气体的逃逸现象，氢和氦含量非常低。而由于地壳主要由岩石构成，组成岩石的元素（图中绿色的部分）丰度非常高。

\n

详细看这张图的话，可以发现有一些元素是缺失的。比如不稳定的元素锝（Tc）和钷（Pm），只能在持续的核合成过程中产生，因此无法在地球上稳定存在。六种惰性气体氦（He）、氖（Ne）、氩（Ar）、氪（Kr）、氙（Xe）、氡（Rn）则由于多种原因（气体容易逃逸，很难形成化合物等等）几乎不存在于地壳之中。

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元素的开采和利用

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这部分我了解的不多，就简单介绍一下。

\n

题主的问题提到了“且这些元素均能够在地表易于开采的地方”。其实这是一种错觉。

\n

地球虽然是个岩石星球，但同样来自于星云的凝聚。在形成之初，越重的元素，越会向中心沉积，因此，大部分比较重的元素都沉积在地核地幔之中了。

\n
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比如，地球其实“含金量”不低，但 99%的金元素在地球形成时就沉积到地幔和地核之中了。目前，地表可开采的金只有 13 万吨左右，它们几乎都是地球形成之初小行星撞击带来的星际礼物。

\n

其他许多比较重的元素也是如此。它们在地核中的含量远超地表，只有很少一部分通过早期的火山喷发等地质活动，才得以来到地表。

\n

在地壳之中，绝大多数元素都是以化合物的形式存在，它们以矿物的形式富集，得以被人类开采和利用。但以人类目前的开采技术，能够大规模利用的元素相当有限。

\n

许多含量极低的元素，比如钌、铑、钯、锇、铱、铂等，只能作为贵金属，成为装饰品或在金融领域流通，很少用于工业生产当中。而一些稀土元素，由于开采困难，在全世界也只有屈指可数的供应源。

\n
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综上所述，地球只是个很普通的星球，其上的各种元素，在宇宙中也遍地都有。而人类其实只利用了其中很小很小的部分。

\n

当然，换个角度来说，这也意味着人类发展的空间还很大很大。

\n

想了解更多关于宇宙和星星的小故事，欢迎订阅我的专栏。会一直更新的~

\n

星星小传：

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满天星斗呼唤我

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天文知识小科普：

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且放远目观玄黄

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“蜻蜓在雨天也能在外面捕猎”这个说法，本身对，但也不全对。

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你以为的蜻蜓雨天捕猎是这样的：

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应该是 AI 图
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但实际上，蜻蜓并没那么头铁。

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你让它去“依萍找她爸要钱那天”那么大的暴雨里飞，那不叫捕猎，那叫挨创。

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我再也不找我爸要钱了！
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一个雨点对蜻蜓来说，动能可能是它体重的几十倍甚至上百倍。

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蜻蜓约 1g 重，雨点冲击动能约 2.03mJ。

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大致相当于一个约 25 斤的重物从 1 米高处，砸在一个 120 斤重的人头上。

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这玩意儿砸蜻蜓身上跟咱被西瓜开瓢没啥区别。

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所以，我们通常说的“蜻蜓雨天捕猎”，指的是两种情况：

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  1. 毛毛细雨 / 濛濛细雨：雨点小，密度低，对飞行影响没那么致命。
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  2. 暴雨前或雨后初歇：气压变化，天气闷热，大量小飞虫（比如蚊子、蠓啥的）被逼到低空活动，移动的蛋白质大礼包。
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在这种下，蜻蜓不仅能飞，而且捕猎效率奇高。

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为啥？因为平时跟它抢饭吃的友商，早就被这点风雨干趴窝了。

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这时候的天空，对于蜻蜓来说，算是“局部空域净化”，整个空域都是它的，视野里能动的，除了雨点，基本都是外卖。

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接下来，再絮叨絮叨，为什么蜻蜓雨天捕猎能这么牛逼。

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这事儿得分成几个层面说，分别是：硬件配置、飞控系统、雷达系统和作战策略。

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一、硬件配置：疏水涂层

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你下雨天出门，是不是得打伞穿雨衣？

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不然淋成落汤鸡，又冷又重。

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蜻蜓其实也怕，但人家出厂自带顶级装备。

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它的身体表面，尤其是翅膀，覆盖着一层由几丁质和蜡质组成的角质层。

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这玩意儿在微观层面下，不是光滑的，而是布满了纳米级别的微小凸起和沟壑。

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图源：日立科学仪器
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这结构有啥用？

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超——级——疏——水！

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物理学上管这个叫“荷叶效应”。

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水滴落在这上面，由于表面张力的作用，根本无法铺展开，只能形成一个圆滚滚的水珠。

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稍微一倾斜，或者一阵微风，水珠就“呲溜”一下滚下去了，顺便还把翅幕上的灰尘给带走了，自带清洁功能。

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打个比方，这就好比你给你的车刚打完最贵的蜡，或者穿了一件顶级的冲锋衣。

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水泼上去，根本不沾。

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所以，雨点落在蜻蜓翅膀上，根本不会“浸润”打湿翅膀，增加重量，影响气动外形。

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小的雨滴直接被弹开，大一点的雨滴就算砸中了，也只是短暂地附着一下，蜻蜓翅膀一振，或者稍微改变下姿态，水珠就滚下去了。

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这身疏水材料，是它敢在雨里浪的第一层底气。

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不然飞着飞着，翅膀越来越重，跟飞机机翼结冰一样，直接失速坠机了。

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二、飞控系统

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好了，解决了“湿身”的问题，下一个问题更要命：冲击力。

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就像前面说的，一个雨点对蜻蜓来说就是一发西瓜。

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哪怕是无人机，在空中被一个跟自己差不多重的玩意儿高速砸一下，飞控系统反应不过来，姿态一乱，基本就没了。

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很多无人机都这么炸的
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但蜻蜓的飞控，很牛逼的。

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为啥这么说？

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1. 四翅独立驱动，异步扑动：

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蜻蜓牛逼就牛逼在它有两对翅膀，而且这两对翅膀不是同步扇动的。

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它的前翅和后翅可以由不同的肌肉控制，以不同的频率、不同的振幅、不同的相位角进行扑动。

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这种异步扑动带来了什么好处？无与伦比的稳定性和机动性。

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  • 它可以像直升机一样悬停。
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  • 它可以瞬间加速到很高的速度。
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  • 它可以倒着飞。
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  • 它可以近乎 90 度直角转弯。
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这种飞行能力，在昆虫界就是神。

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现在回到下雨的问题。

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当一片翅膀，比如左前翅，突然被一个雨点砸中，导致飞行姿态瞬间失衡。

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蜻蜓的神经系统会在毫秒级的时间内做出反应，立刻调整其他三片翅膀的扑动方式——比如，右后翅加大力度，左后翅和右前翅改变角度——瞬间就把这个不平衡给抵消掉了。

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这就是展示容错。

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2. 柔性翅膀的被动减震：

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蜻蜓的翅膀也不是一块钢板，它是有弹性的。翅脉构成了框架，中间是柔性的翅膜。

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当雨点砸上来的时候，这个冲击力会被翅膀的弹性结构部分吸收和缓冲掉，而不是硬生生地传递给整个身体。

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液滴撞击柔性基底
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这就好比你开车，有悬挂减震和没有悬挂减震的区别。

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蜻蜓的翅膀，自带“被动悬挂系统”。

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所以，靠着主动飞控 + 被动减震，蜻蜓才能在炮火连天的雨天里，保持优雅的飞行姿态。

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三、雷达系统：300 帧的复眼

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硬件和飞控都顶级了，那索敌和火控系统呢？

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蜻蜓同样是顶配。

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说的就是它那对占了脑袋大部分面积的大复眼。

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密恐慎入
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在昆虫里面也是很能打的。

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1. 超广角视野：

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蜻蜓的复眼，每个都由成千上万个小眼组成，拼接在一起，给了它接近360°无死角的视野。

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除了自己后脑勺正后方一小块，其他方向都在它的监控之下。

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在雨天，威胁和猎物可能来自任何方向，这种全景视野至关重要。

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2. 极高的“刷新率”：

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这才是最变态的地方。我们人类眼睛的“刷新率”，学名叫“闪烁融合频率”，大概是每秒 60 次（60Hz）。

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所以我们看刷新率超过 60Hz 的电影和屏幕，就觉得是流畅的画面了。

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（24 帧是刚刚觉得不卡，必须上 60 帧）

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你猜蜻蜓的复眼刷新率是多少？高达 200Hz！

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这是什么概念？

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它眼里的世界，是超级慢动作。

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你抬头看下雨，看到的是一片连绵不绝的“雨幕”。

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蜻蜓抬头看下雨，看到的是一个个独立的、可以清晰辨认的、以慢动作下落的“水球”。

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在它眼里，雨点飞得再快，也跟《黑客帝国》里尼奥躲子弹一样，轨迹清清楚楚。

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而那个在雨滴缝隙里艰难扑腾的小蚊子，简直就跟静止靶一样，被看得一清二楚。

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所以，它能在复杂的雨幕中，精准地计算出自己和猎物的飞行轨迹，以及所有雨滴的轨迹，然后规划出一条完美的拦截路线，一击毙命。

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四、躲雨不香吗

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最后，我们再讨论一个问题：

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蜻蜓为啥非要在雨天出来干活？在家躺着不香吗？

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香，但没饭吃。

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蜻蜓是纯粹的肉食主义者，而且新陈代谢极快，一天不吃就饿得慌。

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哪怕是在幼年水虿时期，也是相当很能吃的，一只水虿一天可以吃掉几十甚至上百只蚊子的幼虫。

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它的一生，不是在捕猎，就是在去捕猎的路上。

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对蜻蜓来说是毛毛雨，对蚊子、蠓虫这些体型更小的昆虫来说，那就是“中雨”甚至“大雨”了。

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它们的翅膀更容易被打湿，飞行变得笨拙、缓慢，而且为了躲避雨点，它们会飞得很低，活动范围也变小了。

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平时活蹦乱跳、满天乱窜的猎物，现在变成了行动迟缓、扎堆出现的高蛋白自助餐。

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你说，这种机会，作为天空中的顶级掠食者，它能放过吗？

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不能够啊！

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海带（Saccharina japonica）是一种植物吗？毕竟它既能进行光合作用，外形又是一副“绿叶飘飘”的样子。要回答这个问题，我们得先来看几个生物分类学中“王国”（Kingdom）的兴衰史。

\n

 

经常吃海带的朋友都知道，“界门纲目科属种”这个生物分类阶元中，“界”的英文是“Kingdom”，正如这个英文单词最直观的翻译，一类生物可以看作一个王国。但是分类阶元并不是一成不变的，我们对生命演化的认知本就是一个动态调整的过程[1]。从这个角度上来看，海带（及其祖先）就像是一个反复游走在各个王国之间的“流浪者”。

\n

 

在早期分类系统中，海带属于植物

\n

 

“植物界”和“动物界”是最早确立的两个界级分类单元，缔造它们的人是瑞典生物学家林奈，他也正是前述生物分类阶元的开创者。林奈将固着不动和自养型（即能利用无机物合成有机）生物归为植物界（Plantae kingdom）,自由行动且异养型（自身无法合成有机物，只能“吃”别人合成的有机物）的生物归为动物界（Animalia kingdom）。在当时的这一标准下，海带和其他一众藻类伙伴因为能通过光合作用制造有机物归属于植物界理所应当。

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按照林奈分类系统，海带归属于植物界 图片来源：作者绘制

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随着人们认识逐渐加深，“植物界”和“动物界”中的一些成员突然发现了彼此间巨大的“共同点”，它们都是单细胞生物。前者比如裸藻，后者如草履虫，于是，它们一合计，在德国生物学家海克尔（E.H.Haeckel）的支持下于 1866 年成立了一个新的王国——原生生物界（Praotista kingdom），与其他结构复杂的生物划清了界限。那些与海带一同归属于植物界的单细胞藻类纷纷改弦更张，成为了崛起的新家族——原生生物的成员。

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按照海克尔的分类系统，海带在原生生物界虚晃一枪，又回到了植物界 图片来源：作者绘制

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然而，海带审视了一下自己，表示：“我虽然结构简单，没有根茎叶的分化，但我是多细胞生物呀!”于是果断决定留在植物界中[3]。

\n

 

几类生物“自立门户”，海带被禁止入内

\n

 

后来，真菌“觉醒”，它猛然发现自己和其他植物和动物都有着显著的区别——细胞壁是几丁质而非纤维素，虽然和动物一样异养但却营腐生或寄生生活。于是，真菌界的“创始人”惠特克（R.H.Whittaker）在 1995 年提出了另立一个真菌界（(Fungi kingdom）。至此，包含原生生物界、真菌界、植物界和动物界“四界”的分类系统形成。

\n

 

不过，这场变革对海带没有直接影响。只是，眼瞅着一同“寄人篱下”的小伙伴纷纷自立门户，海带开始找寻那条腹含“大楚兴，陈胜王”的鲤鱼。

\n

 

时间来到 1969 年，界级分类系统中一个新的国度——原核生物界（Monera kingdom）揭竿而起，喊一声“王侯将相宁有种乎”的时候似乎来了，海带要崛起了吗？然而并没有。海带只能看着藻类中的蓝藻等成为“新贵”。

\n

 

原核生物界的诞生主要归因于显微技术的进步——人们根据细胞有无核膜包被等特征，将生物分为原核细胞和真核细胞。这种基于微观层面的划分对“蠢蠢欲动”的海带来说，只能是鞭长莫及。尽管它的“鞭”真的很长，你吃下的海带结活着的时候长度可超过 3 米[2]。

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海带依然在植物界岿然不动 图片来源：作者绘制

\n

 

与原核生物和原生生物界中大部分单细胞生物相比，它完全坐实了多细胞生物的身份，可相比其他多细胞生物，它又只是一个“简单的多细胞”，只有长长的叶状体在海水中摇摆。是了！“摇摆”就是它对自己定位的真实写照。

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收获中的海带 图片来源：参考文献[4]

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海带作为“不等鞭毛类”的“前世今生”

\n

 

秉持着“坚持就是胜利”的信念，海带养精蓄锐，等待着“天时地利人和”时局的到来。这一次，海带终于要成功了吗？它能改变自己身为“植物”的宿命了吗？

\n

 

这一时期，人们对生物的认知深入到更微观的尺度，通过分子系统学构建系统发育树来确定生物类群的演化关系。终于，曾经被归为褐藻门（Phaeophyta）的海带，在大多数现代分类方法中被重新划归为“不等鞭毛类”这一更精确的分类单元[5]。

\n

 

不等鞭毛类生物的祖先，早在还是一个小小的细胞时就把弱肉强食的生存法则一遍遍演绎。当早期的真核生物界形成后，这些不等鞭毛类的祖先细胞为了生存，开始对自己的“亲戚们”下手，演化出一种名为“胞吞”的手段——通过细胞膜的凹陷来吞噬其他细胞。但有一天，一个被吞噬的蓝细菌（旧称蓝藻），不知为何没有被消化，这次意外的“共生事件”让真核生物获得了光合作用的能力。而这个幸存蓝细菌，它的后代则演化成了细胞中的“能量工厂”——叶绿体。

\n
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\n

 

两次内共生图示 图片来源：参考文献[5]

\n

 

吞噬只有零次和无数次，尝到甜头的海带祖先又经过了两次吞噬，形成了四层膜的叶绿体，至此，海带诞生了。疯狂“叠甲”让它和只有两层叶绿体膜的植物直接区分开来，它被归入原生生物界。尽管大业未竟，但海带终于摆脱了植物界的头衔，在原生生物界中赢得了自己的一席之地[5]。

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海带终于来到了原生生物界 图片来源：作者绘制

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重新认识一下海带吧！

\n

 

那么，让我们来重新认识一下有了“新身份”的海带吧！

\n

 

海带隶属于色藻界 - 褐藻门 - 褐藻纲 - 海带目 - 糖海带属，全名 Saccharina japonica (Aresch.) C.E.Lane, C.Mayes, Druehl & G.W.Saunders, 2006。曾经被当做植物的它，实际上与它的第二个王国——原生生物的关系更近。至于植物，它们曾拥有过共同的祖先，但早已经分道扬镳[6]。但是，在生物界庞大的谱系中，这点亲缘关系实在不足为奇。

\n

 

海带也许背离了植物界和动物界的传统分类，但值得庆幸的是，它并没有“背刺”素食者们——对于鲜嫩的海带制品，依然可以心安理得地尽情享用！

\n

 

参考文献

[1]毛盛贤. 生物界级分类系统的演变过程[J]. 生物学通报, 1999(05): 10-11.

[2]王珊珊, 张瑞标, 常丽荣, 等. 威海桑沟湾海域不同海带品种 / 系的生长状况研究[J/OL]. 大连海洋大学学报, 2020, 35(01): 96-102. DOI:10.16535/j.cnki.dlhyxb.2019-022.

[3]CHI S, QIAN H, LI T, 等. Phylogeny of genera Laminaria and Saccharina (Laminariales, Phaeophyceae) based on three molecular markers[J/OL]. Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2014, 33(9): 139-151. DOI:10.1007/s13131-014-0525-3.

[4]BARTSCH I, WIENCKE C, BISCHOF K, 等. The genus Laminaria sensu lato  : recent insights and developments[J/OL]. European Journal of Phycology, 2008, 43(1): 1-86. DOI:10.1080/09670260701711376.

[5]BRIGGS G M. Inanimate Life[M]. Milne Open Textbooks, 2024.

[6]NOZAKI H, MARUYAMA S, MATSUZAKI M, 等. Phylogenetic positions of Glaucophyta, green plants (Archaeplastida) and Haptophyta (Chromalveolata) as deduced from slowly evolving nuclear genes[J/OL]. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 2009, 53(3): 872-880. DOI:10.1016/j.ympev.2009.08.015.

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出品丨科普中国

作者丨张应超 生态学硕士

监制丨中国科普博览

责编丨一诺

审校丨徐来、林林

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海带（Saccharina japonica）是一种植物吗？毕竟它既能进行光合作用，外形又是一副“绿叶飘飘”的样子。要回答这个问题，我们得先来看几个生物分类学中“王国”（Kingdom）的兴衰史。

\n

 

经常吃海带的朋友都知道，“界门纲目科属种”这个生物分类阶元中，“界”的英文是“Kingdom”，正如这个英文单词最直观的翻译，一类生物可以看作一个王国。但是分类阶元并不是一成不变的，我们对生命演化的认知本就是一个动态调整的过程[1]。从这个角度上来看，海带（及其祖先）就像是一个反复游走在各个王国之间的“流浪者”。

\n

 

在早期分类系统中，海带属于植物

\n

 

“植物界”和“动物界”是最早确立的两个界级分类单元，缔造它们的人是瑞典生物学家林奈，他也正是前述生物分类阶元的开创者。林奈将固着不动和自养型（即能利用无机物合成有机）生物归为植物界（Plantae kingdom）,自由行动且异养型（自身无法合成有机物，只能“吃”别人合成的有机物）的生物归为动物界（Animalia kingdom）。在当时的这一标准下，海带和其他一众藻类伙伴因为能通过光合作用制造有机物归属于植物界理所应当。

\n
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按照林奈分类系统，海带归属于植物界 图片来源：作者绘制

\n

 

随着人们认识逐渐加深，“植物界”和“动物界”中的一些成员突然发现了彼此间巨大的“共同点”，它们都是单细胞生物。前者比如裸藻，后者如草履虫，于是，它们一合计，在德国生物学家海克尔（E.H.Haeckel）的支持下于 1866 年成立了一个新的王国——原生生物界（Praotista kingdom），与其他结构复杂的生物划清了界限。那些与海带一同归属于植物界的单细胞藻类纷纷改弦更张，成为了崛起的新家族——原生生物的成员。

\n
\"\"
\n

 

按照海克尔的分类系统，海带在原生生物界虚晃一枪，又回到了植物界 图片来源：作者绘制

\n

 

然而，海带审视了一下自己，表示：“我虽然结构简单，没有根茎叶的分化，但我是多细胞生物呀!”于是果断决定留在植物界中[3]。

\n

 

几类生物“自立门户”，海带被禁止入内

\n

 

后来，真菌“觉醒”，它猛然发现自己和其他植物和动物都有着显著的区别——细胞壁是几丁质而非纤维素，虽然和动物一样异养但却营腐生或寄生生活。于是，真菌界的“创始人”惠特克（R.H.Whittaker）在 1995 年提出了另立一个真菌界（(Fungi kingdom）。至此，包含原生生物界、真菌界、植物界和动物界“四界”的分类系统形成。

\n

 

不过，这场变革对海带没有直接影响。只是，眼瞅着一同“寄人篱下”的小伙伴纷纷自立门户，海带开始找寻那条腹含“大楚兴，陈胜王”的鲤鱼。

\n

 

时间来到 1969 年，界级分类系统中一个新的国度——原核生物界（Monera kingdom）揭竿而起，喊一声“王侯将相宁有种乎”的时候似乎来了，海带要崛起了吗？然而并没有。海带只能看着藻类中的蓝藻等成为“新贵”。

\n

 

原核生物界的诞生主要归因于显微技术的进步——人们根据细胞有无核膜包被等特征，将生物分为原核细胞和真核细胞。这种基于微观层面的划分对“蠢蠢欲动”的海带来说，只能是鞭长莫及。尽管它的“鞭”真的很长，你吃下的海带结活着的时候长度可超过 3 米[2]。

\n
\"\"
\n

 

海带依然在植物界岿然不动 图片来源：作者绘制

\n

 

与原核生物和原生生物界中大部分单细胞生物相比，它完全坐实了多细胞生物的身份，可相比其他多细胞生物，它又只是一个“简单的多细胞”，只有长长的叶状体在海水中摇摆。是了！“摇摆”就是它对自己定位的真实写照。

\n
\"\"
\n

 

收获中的海带 图片来源：参考文献[4]

\n

 

海带作为“不等鞭毛类”的“前世今生”

\n

 

秉持着“坚持就是胜利”的信念，海带养精蓄锐，等待着“天时地利人和”时局的到来。这一次，海带终于要成功了吗？它能改变自己身为“植物”的宿命了吗？

\n

 

这一时期，人们对生物的认知深入到更微观的尺度，通过分子系统学构建系统发育树来确定生物类群的演化关系。终于，曾经被归为褐藻门（Phaeophyta）的海带，在大多数现代分类方法中被重新划归为“不等鞭毛类”这一更精确的分类单元[5]。

\n

 

不等鞭毛类生物的祖先，早在还是一个小小的细胞时就把弱肉强食的生存法则一遍遍演绎。当早期的真核生物界形成后，这些不等鞭毛类的祖先细胞为了生存，开始对自己的“亲戚们”下手，演化出一种名为“胞吞”的手段——通过细胞膜的凹陷来吞噬其他细胞。但有一天，一个被吞噬的蓝细菌（旧称蓝藻），不知为何没有被消化，这次意外的“共生事件”让真核生物获得了光合作用的能力。而这个幸存蓝细菌，它的后代则演化成了细胞中的“能量工厂”——叶绿体。

\n
\"\"
\n

 

两次内共生图示 图片来源：参考文献[5]

\n

 

吞噬只有零次和无数次，尝到甜头的海带祖先又经过了两次吞噬，形成了四层膜的叶绿体，至此，海带诞生了。疯狂“叠甲”让它和只有两层叶绿体膜的植物直接区分开来，它被归入原生生物界。尽管大业未竟，但海带终于摆脱了植物界的头衔，在原生生物界中赢得了自己的一席之地[5]。

\n
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\n

 

海带终于来到了原生生物界 图片来源：作者绘制

\n

 

重新认识一下海带吧！

\n

 

那么，让我们来重新认识一下有了“新身份”的海带吧！

\n

 

海带隶属于色藻界 - 褐藻门 - 褐藻纲 - 海带目 - 糖海带属，全名 Saccharina japonica (Aresch.) C.E.Lane, C.Mayes, Druehl & G.W.Saunders, 2006。曾经被当做植物的它，实际上与它的第二个王国——原生生物的关系更近。至于植物，它们曾拥有过共同的祖先，但早已经分道扬镳[6]。但是，在生物界庞大的谱系中，这点亲缘关系实在不足为奇。

\n

 

海带也许背离了植物界和动物界的传统分类，但值得庆幸的是，它并没有“背刺”素食者们——对于鲜嫩的海带制品，依然可以心安理得地尽情享用！

\n

 

参考文献

[1]毛盛贤. 生物界级分类系统的演变过程[J]. 生物学通报, 1999(05): 10-11.

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作者丨张应超 生态学硕士

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好家伙，让我吃口瓜压压惊。

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前排省流：确实可以，起作用的是瓜氨酸，放人身上效果几何有待进一步研究。但是靠吃西瓜来补充比起不完全明确的健康收益，承担糖尿病明确的健康风险更大一些。可以偶尔吃点冬瓜、丝瓜，佛系补充。

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原文找到了，是中科院上海有机化学研究所朱正江团队 3 月发表在《科学进展》（IF:14.957，综合性期刊 1 区）的一项研究，名称为《瓜氨酸调节小鼠巨噬细胞代谢和炎症以对抗衰老 Citrulline regulates macrophage metabolism and inflammation to counter aging in mice》：

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朱正江团队先是对不同年龄（6、24、36、52 和 78 周龄）雄性小鼠的脑组织、肝组织和血清样本的代谢变化进行了综合分析，发现有 7 种代谢物随着小鼠的衰老而含量降低。

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这些代谢物包括 1,5- 无氢葡糖醇、瓜氨酸、环己酸、氧化三甲胺、麦角硫因、鹅丝氨酸和高瓜氨酸。

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而之前的一些研究，已经证实 1,5- 无氢葡糖醇 、麦角硫因、氧化三甲胺和高瓜氨酸与衰老有关，他们就先把目标放在了瓜氨酸上。

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24 周龄小鼠的各种组织中，瓜氨酸的含量相对 6 周龄小鼠明显下降，在肝中降低最为明显，达到了 50%，脑和血清中则降低了 20%。

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24 周龄是小鼠衰老的起点，从这时起它们的免疫系统功能减弱，毛发变得稀疏，反应变得迟钝，身体机能下降。

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不同年龄小鼠大脑、肝脏和血清中瓜氨酸的相对丰度
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然后呢，研究者把瓜氨酸溶解到饮用水中，让雄性年轻小鼠（6 周龄）和雄性老年小鼠（72 周龄）口服补充，他们还选了相同情况的另外两组小鼠做对照，只喝饮用水，不补瓜氨酸。

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有关瓜氨酸的补充，持续了 9 周。

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然后呢，研究者再分析这些小鼠的脑组织、肝组织和血清。

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结果，补充了瓜氨酸的小鼠这些样本内的瓜氨酸水平上升，在年老小鼠体内的提升尤为明显，说明口服的补充方式是有效的。

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研究者进一步分析衰老相关的指标，然后神奇的事情就发生了：

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9 周的瓜氨酸补充后，老年小鼠体重有效下降，脾脏和肝脏的重量也减轻了。

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与此同时，还有更多的 magic!

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补充瓜氨酸的小鼠，细胞衰老的速度变慢了，DNA 损伤修复了，巨噬细胞代谢被调节得明明白白，小鼠体内的炎症水平都降~低~啦~

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既然在小鼠上可行，那研究人员赶紧去看看人类的情况。

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他们寻找了人类的数据，发现随着年龄增长，人类的外周血单核细胞（PBMC）中的瓜氨酸含量也会减少，而补充瓜氨酸后，同样可以抑制与衰老相关的炎症反应。

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之前也有诸多研究，指出瓜氨酸对人类肌肉生长及保留、血管健康、运动表现（甚至性功能）等方面有积极的作用。

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但作用多少，还是要打个问号，只能说有效果。

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说到这里，就要谈瓜氨酸的补充量了。

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根据不同的研究，瓜氨酸的有效剂量范围为 3~10 克 / 天，换算成瓜氨酸含量最丰富的西瓜，要吃保底 3 斤的瓜....

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瓜氨酸补充不了多少，血糖是肯定要爆炸的，延寿能起到的作用没有多少，糖尿病怕是要先吃出来。

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丝瓜和冬瓜，瓜氨酸含量也不低，热量低、升糖指数低、饱腹感还很强，倒是不错的选择。

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不爱吃丝瓜和冬瓜的朋友也不用太焦虑，瓜氨酸作为一种非必需氨基酸，本身就可以在我们体内合成的。

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无论如何，按照膳食指南的标准，没有糖尿病的朋友每天吃 350g 的水果对健康肯定是好的~

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请大家理性吃瓜，均衡饮食

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祝各位健康长寿

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Villagers use a drone to transport watermelons in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Aug 14.

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Li Weiguo, president of the China Agricultural Mechanization Association, stressed the importance of refining regulations to support broader drone use. Existing rules, such as the maximum flight altitude of 30 meters, could be made more flexible to better accommodate the scale and variety of agricultural drone applications, he said.

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Villagers use a drone to transport watermelons in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Aug 14.

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As of June this year, more than 500,000 agricultural drones have been deployed worldwide, saving an estimated 330 million metric tons of water and reducing carbon emissions by 42.58 million tons, according to a recent industry white paper.

\n

The White Paper on the Agricultural Drone Industry (2024/2025), jointly issued by Farmers' Daily and DJI Agriculture, provides an overview of development trends, technological innovations and applications. It highlights how drones are reshaping agriculture and promoting a green transition.

\n

Ning Qiwen, publisher of Farmers' Daily, said the white paper serves as a valuable guide for government agencies, research institutions and farmers.

\n

"Agricultural drones are changing traditional production models with technology and becoming a new engine for ensuring food security," Ning said.

\n

In 2024, Chinese agricultural drones completed work that covered more than 173 million hectares, generating a market worth about 13 billion yuan ($1.8 billion) and employing nearly 500,000 people, the white paper said.

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More than 12,000 female operators have taken part in plant protection, while an increasing number of young people have returned to rural areas to start businesses in the industry.

\n

The use of drones has expanded beyond traditional crop spraying to include tasks such as transportation, sowing, fertilization and crop monitoring, it said.

\n

Technological breakthroughs in 2024 have also shown drones' value beyond crop spraying. In Zigui county, Hubei province, a DJI T100 drone transported 85 kilograms of oranges in two minutes, a task that would take an average person dozens longer to complete.

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In banana-growing areas in Yunnan province, a drone-based dispatch system cuts transportation losses from 30 percent to less than 5 percent. In Sichuan province, drones are being used to transport bamboo, reducing the need for strenuous manual labor in mountainous areas.

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Drones are also being deployed during the entire growing season. In cornfields in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, they are now used for everything from weeding to crop management, leading to a yield increase of more than 10 percent, according to the report.

\n

Meanwhile, drone-related policies have become more widespread and open. In China, new regulations have established a framework for drone operations.

\n

National support for the low-altitude economy has given the industry another boost. In 2025, China's No 1 Central Document — a policy paper released at the beginning of each year outlining key priorities — for the first time included low-altitude technology alongside artificial intelligence and big data, positioning agricultural drones as a strategic farming tool.

\n

Globally, other countries have also streamlined regulations, the white paper said. Brazil's civil aviation authority has simplified registration, while the European Union has adopted international standards for spraying systems. The United States' Federal Aviation Administration has included some DJI agricultural models on its exemption list, and Australia has issued guidelines for more relaxed drone use on private land.

\n

Li Weiguo, president of the China Agricultural Mechanization Association, stressed the importance of refining regulations to support broader drone use. Existing rules, such as the maximum flight altitude of 30 meters, could be made more flexible to better accommodate the scale and variety of agricultural drone applications, he said.

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China has firmly opposed the plan since it was announced, saying it is driven by a Cold War mentality and serves only to increase tensions in the region. Besides, the transfer of nuclear-powered submarine reactors and a large amount of highly enriched uranium from nuclear-weapon states to a nonnuclear country constitutes grave nuclear proliferation risks.

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An advisor to the previous US administration on the AUKUS project on Monday also highlighted a wide range of problems that need to be addressed for it to proceed. In a joint paper authored with a former State Department official, Abraham Denmark pointed to the lagging US submarine production rates, high costs of AUKUS — it will cost Australia $240 billion over more than 30 years — and a shortage of skilled labor for submarine production in all three countries.

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That AUKUS will only make Australia more dependent on other countries militarily and its defense strategies increasingly aligned with US interests also compromises Australia's defense sovereignty and national interests. Not to mention that in doing so it is making other countries' alleged rivals its own.

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Under the plan, Australia will spend huge amounts of money on a navy transformation based on the false belief that China, its largest trading partner and export market for the past 16 years, "threatens" the country's security. The assumption, which has no historical or contemporary proof to support it, will only jeopardize the mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.

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Canberra should come to terms with reality and exercise strategic autonomy in handling China-related issues. By keeping the momentum of the healthy development of Sino-Australian relations, it can better work with Beijing to improve the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries featuring deeper dialogue, greater mutual trust and expanded cooperation amid shifting global dynamics. It should say no to AUKUS.

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The amount the US owes its creditors has surpassed $37 trillion, according to a US Treasury Department report released on Aug 12. The record amount was reached sooner than projected.

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MacGuineas said that $37 trillion in debt is "a mind-boggling figure that has little precedent".

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Michael Peterson, CEO of the New York-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation, was quoted on Aug 13 by US media network The Center Square as saying, "Our national debt is now greater than the economies of the entire eurozone and China, combined."

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Luo Zhenxing, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of American Studies, emphasized that the escalating debt burden has resulted in surging interest payments.

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These payments now place a significant strain on US federal finances and risk displacing other essential government investments, Luo said.

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According to the US Government Accountability Office, the US government's spending on net interest in fiscal year 2024 exceeded expenditures on some of the largest categories of federal spending, such as Medicare and national defense.

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"Rising debt limits the government's ability to deploy fiscal stimulus policies in future crises and undermines investor confidence," Luo said.

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"A loss of faith in the dollar could lead foreign holders to reduce their holdings in the US Treasury bonds, potentially causing a sharp depreciation of the dollar. Such a scenario could in turn trigger worldwide financial panic, stock market turmoil and commodity price spikes, destabilizing the global economy," he added.

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Song Guoyou, deputy director of the Center for American Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, highlighted the US challenges in addressing its deficit, given its current fiscal revenue and expenditure dynamics.

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"With defense spending remaining high and mandatory expenditures steady, alongside a decrease in revenue due to recent tax cuts under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', the US deficit situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon," he said.

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The Congressional Budget Office projected in July that nearly $3.4 trillion more in deficit spending will be added over the next decade. It also estimated in May that if the current US fiscal policies remain unchanged, the nation's federal debt held by the public could soar from 100 percent of GDP in 2025 to 156 percent by 2055.

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Although the Donald Trump administration has attempted to reduce its fiscal deficit through interest rate cuts and tariff increases, experts cautioned that these measures may offer short-term relief but create more significant problems in the long run.

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Song noted that considering the complex and interconnected nature of the global economy, US policies designed to address the immediate debt may inadvertently create new challenges.

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"The US debt dilemma has become a major source of uncertainty and one of the deepest challenges in the modern world economy."

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The United States' national debt is increasing at a rapid pace and has shown no signs of slowing down, raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of US dollar assets that were formerly considered rock solid.

\n

The amount the US owes its creditors has surpassed $37 trillion, according to a US Treasury Department report released on Aug 12. The record amount was reached sooner than projected.

\n

In January 2020, the US Congressional Budget Office estimated that gross federal debt would not surpass $37 trillion until after fiscal year 2030.

\n

But a combination of unprecedented federal borrowings during the COVID-19 pandemic and more recent spending measures pushed the nation to that threshold far sooner.

\n

Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, described the situation as a "stunning reminder of the terrible state of federal finances" in a statement released on the organization's website on Aug 12.

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MacGuineas said that $37 trillion in debt is "a mind-boggling figure that has little precedent".

\n

"The more economically meaningful figure — debt held by the public as a share of output — is also approaching record levels. Our current debt is 100 percent of the economy — higher than any time other than just after World War II — and is rising rapidly," she said.

\n

Michael Peterson, CEO of the New York-based Peter G. Peterson Foundation, was quoted on Aug 13 by US media network The Center Square as saying, "Our national debt is now greater than the economies of the entire eurozone and China, combined."

\n

Chinese experts have warned that the US public debt's increase to more than $37.2 trillion — a rise of over $200 billion in just weeks since crossing the $37 trillion mark — poses severe risks to the US economy and potential damage to the credibility of the US dollar.

\n

Luo Zhenxing, an associate research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of American Studies, emphasized that the escalating debt burden has resulted in surging interest payments.

\n

These payments now place a significant strain on US federal finances and risk displacing other essential government investments, Luo said.

\n

According to the US Government Accountability Office, the US government's spending on net interest in fiscal year 2024 exceeded expenditures on some of the largest categories of federal spending, such as Medicare and national defense.

\n

Undermining confidence

\n

"Rising debt limits the government's ability to deploy fiscal stimulus policies in future crises and undermines investor confidence," Luo said.

\n

He also expressed worries over the credibility of the US dollar, raising the risk of a fiscal crisis and a shaky economy. "If the US debt continues to rise without effective measures to address it, it could erode global confidence in the dollar," Luo said.

\n

"A loss of faith in the dollar could lead foreign holders to reduce their holdings in the US Treasury bonds, potentially causing a sharp depreciation of the dollar. Such a scenario could in turn trigger worldwide financial panic, stock market turmoil and commodity price spikes, destabilizing the global economy," he added.

\n

Song Guoyou, deputy director of the Center for American Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, highlighted the US challenges in addressing its deficit, given its current fiscal revenue and expenditure dynamics.

\n

"With defense spending remaining high and mandatory expenditures steady, alongside a decrease in revenue due to recent tax cuts under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', the US deficit situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon," he said.

\n

The Congressional Budget Office projected in July that nearly $3.4 trillion more in deficit spending will be added over the next decade. It also estimated in May that if the current US fiscal policies remain unchanged, the nation's federal debt held by the public could soar from 100 percent of GDP in 2025 to 156 percent by 2055.

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Although the Donald Trump administration has attempted to reduce its fiscal deficit through interest rate cuts and tariff increases, experts cautioned that these measures may offer short-term relief but create more significant problems in the long run.

\n

Song noted that considering the complex and interconnected nature of the global economy, US policies designed to address the immediate debt may inadvertently create new challenges.

\n

"The US debt dilemma has become a major source of uncertainty and one of the deepest challenges in the modern world economy."

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yangran1@chinadaily.com.cn

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Fiji's pillar tourism sector has received a record number of visitor arrivals, with the growth riding on an increasingly important Chinese market, according to a new industry analysis.

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July marked the highest number of visitor arrivals in a single month in Fiji's history, as the Pacific nation welcomed 99,311 visitors during the period, up 1 percent year-on-year and an increase of 3 percent from 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to Tourism Fiji, the Fijian government's tourism marketing arm.

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From January to July, the island country in the South Pacific welcomed 543,073 visitors in total, "keeping the destination firmly on track for another strong year of tourism growth", Tourism Fiji said in a statement.

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Travelers from neighboring Australia fueled the growth, with the highest number of Australian visitors in a single month, accounting for 45 percent of all arrivals in July, leading other key source markets like New Zealand, North America, the United Kingdom, and China, with Chinese travelers making up 3 percent of visitors, according to the agency.

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Robert Thompson, executive director of regions at Tourism Fiji, told China Daily that "China represents a rapidly expanding tourism market and a vital source of visitors for Fiji's tourism industry".

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"The resurgence of travel from China has been a significant and welcome contributor to our overall growth trajectory," he said.

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"While travelers from key markets like Australia, New Zealand and the United States have been the primary drivers of our record growth, China is a crucial emerging market for Fiji's long-term tourism strategy and is demonstrating a strong and accelerating return: In 2024, visitor arrivals from China to Fiji recovered to 56 percent of the 2019 level, representing a 17 percent increase compared to 2023," Thompson said.

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"We've seen a consistent increase in interest and arrivals from this market, which is a key indicator of its future significance. Chinese tourists often have high spending power and are increasingly seeking unique, high-quality, and experiential travel, which aligns perfectly with Fiji's premium tourism offerings," he said, adding that Fiji's pristine natural beauty, cultural hospitality, and luxury resorts are major attractions for Chinese travelers.

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Fantasha Lockington, chief executive officer of the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association, the industry body representing hotels, resorts and other tourism stakeholders in Fiji, told China Daily that the Chinese market recorded "a strong recovery compared to the past few years", with more than 30,000 Chinese travelers visiting Fiji last year.

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Steady growth

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The momentum seen in the latest figures is encouraging for the sector as it showed steady growth, she said.

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"We see China as a vital partner for Fiji's tourism growth in the years ahead," Lockington said.

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Fiji's status as a visa-free destination for Chinese travelers on short-term visits and its increasing connectivity via Hong Kong also made it very convenient for those drawn to Fiji "for our white-sand beaches, world-class diving and snorkeling, honeymoon and wedding experiences, and warm Fijian hospitality", she said.

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"Many also enjoy the privacy of our islands, family-friendly resorts, and luxury small-group experiences."

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Thompson from Tourism Fiji said several initiatives are underway or being planned as this year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Fiji diplomatic ties, "a momentous occasion that we are celebrating wholeheartedly within the tourism sector".

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"We will continue to deepen our collaborative relationships with Chinese travel agencies, expanding our network and developing tailored travel packages specifically for Chinese tourists," he said.

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"Simultaneously, we will focus on the 'Fiji, Where Happiness Comes Naturally' brand philosophy, emphasizing themes of outdoor adventure to provide Chinese visitors with more personalized experiences," Thompson said.

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"In November 2025, Tourism Fiji, in partnership with Fiji Airways and other Fijian tourism stakeholders, will conduct a winter road show in key Chinese cities to showcase Fiji's unique travel offerings," he said.

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"Furthermore, we will continue our collaboration with Fiji Airways to enhance flight connectivity between China and Fiji, making travel to Fiji more convenient for Chinese tourists."

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Aware of the value that Chinese travelers place on ease of travel, family and multigenerational trips, luxury and romance experiences, and digital convenience, with a reliance on online platforms and social media when planning and booking their holidays, Lockington said the industry has rolled out specific programs like a Chinese-language website and a strong presence on WeChat and other social media platforms.

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Local hotels and resorts are joining Tourism Fiji's Chinese market development and hospitality program, which helps properties offer Mandarin materials, familiar amenities and tailored services, she said.

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Chinese travelers can play an important role in mitigating the challenges faced by Fiji's tourism sector, such as seasonal fluctuations in visitor arrivals, Lockington said.

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China is ramping up efforts to advance a unified and credible national carbon trading system through top-down design, as part of its broader push toward green and low-carbon development, industry experts said.

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On Monday, the central authorities unveiled a guideline to set out overall goals and pathways for the future growth of the national carbon trading market.

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According to the guideline, by 2030, China aims to establish a nationwide carbon trading system built on a total quota cap with both free and paid allocations, while also seeking to build a voluntary emissions reduction market that is credible, transparent, unified in methodology, widely participated in and aligned with international practices.

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The country is expected to deliver notable emission reduction results, improve the regulatory framework and foster a carbon pricing mechanism with reasonable price levels by then, it said.

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"The guideline sets clear targets and a systematic plan for the development of China's carbon market, providing strategic direction for its future progress," said Qian Lihua, executive deputy director of the CIB Institute for Carbon Neutrality and Finance under Industrial Bank.

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Qian added that the document serves as a programmatic guideline for how China will strengthen its carbon market mechanisms to advance its green transition.

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"It covers both the mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, providing solid support for achieving the country's dual carbon goals of peaking emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060," she said.

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Expanding industry coverage is one of the major tasks highlighted by the document. According to the guideline, by 2027, the national carbon trading market will cover all major industrial sectors, while the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market will expand to include all key fields.

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Building on the current inclusion of power generation, steel, cement and aluminum smelting, the scope will be broadened in an orderly manner to include other industries, based on sectoral development, contributions to emission reduction and pollution control, data quality and emission characteristics, it said.

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"Broadening industry coverage can better amplify the emission reduction effects of the carbon market," said Zhang Xiliang, director of the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy at Tsinghua University.

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"Bringing more industries into the market helps generate a carbon price signal that reflects the overall cost of emissions in society. Such a signal plays a dual role: guiding cost-effective emission reductions across society, and channeling public and private financial resources toward energy-saving and carbon-cutting initiatives, thereby promoting green and low-carbon technological innovation," Zhang said.

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Another key task lies in expanding market participants. According to the guideline, the country supports financial institutions in developing carbon pledge financing services, and further proposes that qualified financial institutions participate in national carbon trading under lawful, compliant and risk-controlled conditions, with other noncompliance entities to be introduced when appropriate.

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"We expect that, in line with the national carbon market's development goals, and under conditions that ensure stable market operation and manageable risks, large financial institutions — such as banks and insurers — will gradually participate in national carbon market trading. Other noncompliance entities will also be incorporated at an appropriate time depending on market progress," said Qian.

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At present, only compliance entities — enterprises required to participate in a cap-and-trade program to control greenhouse gas emissions — are allowed to participate in the national carbon market.

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"Due to this limitation, although China's carbon market already covers the largest volume of emissions in the world, its trading scale accounts for less than 1 percent of the total value of global carbon markets," the expert said.

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"This shows that to boost the vitality and liquidity of China's carbon market, it is necessary to expand participation beyond compliance entities to include other players, especially financial institutions, allowing them to be involved in trading, market-making and carbon asset management, and help their clients manage carbon-related risks," Qian said.

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China is ramping up efforts to advance a unified and credible national carbon trading system through top-down design, as part of its broader push toward green and low-carbon development, industry experts said.

\n

On Monday, the central authorities unveiled a guideline to set out overall goals and pathways for the future growth of the national carbon trading market.

\n

According to the guideline, by 2030, China aims to establish a nationwide carbon trading system built on a total quota cap with both free and paid allocations, while also seeking to build a voluntary emissions reduction market that is credible, transparent, unified in methodology, widely participated in and aligned with international practices.

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The country is expected to deliver notable emission reduction results, improve the regulatory framework and foster a carbon pricing mechanism with reasonable price levels by then, it said.

\n

"The guideline sets clear targets and a systematic plan for the development of China's carbon market, providing strategic direction for its future progress," said Qian Lihua, executive deputy director of the CIB Institute for Carbon Neutrality and Finance under Industrial Bank.

\n

Qian added that the document serves as a programmatic guideline for how China will strengthen its carbon market mechanisms to advance its green transition.

\n

"It covers both the mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, providing solid support for achieving the country's dual carbon goals of peaking emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060," she said.

\n

Expanding industry coverage is one of the major tasks highlighted by the document. According to the guideline, by 2027, the national carbon trading market will cover all major industrial sectors, while the national voluntary greenhouse gas emission reduction trading market will expand to include all key fields.

\n

Building on the current inclusion of power generation, steel, cement and aluminum smelting, the scope will be broadened in an orderly manner to include other industries, based on sectoral development, contributions to emission reduction and pollution control, data quality and emission characteristics, it said.

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"Broadening industry coverage can better amplify the emission reduction effects of the carbon market," said Zhang Xiliang, director of the Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy at Tsinghua University.

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"Bringing more industries into the market helps generate a carbon price signal that reflects the overall cost of emissions in society. Such a signal plays a dual role: guiding cost-effective emission reductions across society, and channeling public and private financial resources toward energy-saving and carbon-cutting initiatives, thereby promoting green and low-carbon technological innovation," Zhang said.

\n

Another key task lies in expanding market participants. According to the guideline, the country supports financial institutions in developing carbon pledge financing services, and further proposes that qualified financial institutions participate in national carbon trading under lawful, compliant and risk-controlled conditions, with other noncompliance entities to be introduced when appropriate.

\n

"We expect that, in line with the national carbon market's development goals, and under conditions that ensure stable market operation and manageable risks, large financial institutions — such as banks and insurers — will gradually participate in national carbon market trading. Other noncompliance entities will also be incorporated at an appropriate time depending on market progress," said Qian.

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At present, only compliance entities — enterprises required to participate in a cap-and-trade program to control greenhouse gas emissions — are allowed to participate in the national carbon market.

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"Due to this limitation, although China's carbon market already covers the largest volume of emissions in the world, its trading scale accounts for less than 1 percent of the total value of global carbon markets," the expert said.

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"This shows that to boost the vitality and liquidity of China's carbon market, it is necessary to expand participation beyond compliance entities to include other players, especially financial institutions, allowing them to be involved in trading, market-making and carbon asset management, and help their clients manage carbon-related risks," Qian said.

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Contact the writers at lijiaying@chinadaily.com.cn

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Britain's Emma Raducanu serves to Ena Shibahara of Japan during the first round of the women's singles competition at the US Open in New York on Sunday.

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Spectators arriving via subway gather outside the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the US Open first round on Sunday.

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Crowds gather at the gates of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to watch the first round of the US Open on Sunday.

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NEW YORK — Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova made clear they didn't love the idea of starting a Grand Slam tournament on a Sunday instead of a Monday when the French Open was the first to do it nearly 20 years ago and they were on the schedule for the new, earlier Day 1.

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Now, that the trend has reached the US Open, and not every current player is a proponent of the switch, either — even if the crowds were gathering on-site Sunday morning before the start of competition.

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"I hate the Sunday start," said Jordan Thompson, an Australian who's been ranked as high as No 26 in singles and No 3 in doubles.

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"Tournaments don't start on Sunday; they finish on Sunday. Pretty sure no player would like (it), particularly me."

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Alas, Thompson was scheduled to face Corentin Moutet on Sunday — but did manage to win in four sets — as things got going at Flushing Meadows, where there will now be 15 days of singles competition instead of 14, and there's little doubt that more money from all sorts of sources was part of the calculus behind the change.

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"I'm not really a fan of it. I don't know why they had to make it even longer. Well, I know why they did it — they get to sell tickets for an extra day," said 2024 US Open runner-up Jessica Pegula, this year's No 4 seed, who beat Mayar Sherif 6-0, 6-4 on Sunday night in Arthur Ashe Stadium. "I'm not really for it. I don't think a lot of the players were for it, especially those who play the week before a Slam.

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"It makes everything a little longer and a little harder. I don't think a lot of players want that."

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Pegula cited the move by the US Tennis Association — which followed the French Tennis Federation's decision to begin on Sunday in 2006, and the Australian Open's move to do the same in 2024 — as an example of her sport's repeated failure to ask for, or follow up on, athletes' input. Wimbledon is now the lone major that starts on Monday.

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"A lot of times, they ask for player feedback, and, when we do (respond), they don't listen to anything we say," said Pegula, one of 20 players who signed a letter in March addressed to the people who run the Grand Slam events to ask for better communication, more contributions to player welfare and a higher share of revenue. "The way they go about announcing these things, sometimes players aren't aware."

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This also comes at a time that players have complained about the recent shift to longer non-Slam tournaments that last more than a week.

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Those in charge of tennis point to higher prize money that comes from those extended tournaments — and changes, such as the extra day, have coincided with increases in prize money, which is up to a record $85 million, including $5 million to each singles champion, at the US Open.

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USTA spokesman Brendan McIntyre said adding a 15th day of singles can not only "provide more fans the opportunity to see main draw singles competition in person, but also gives fans around the globe the opportunity to watch (on television) on a weekend day and night".

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No 6 seed Ben Shelton was the opening act in Ashe at noon on Sunday, and said before his 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse that he understood why tournaments would want an extra weekend day of ticket sales — and he was pleased to be on the side of the men's draw that went first.

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Still, there are players, such as Thompson, two-time US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe or Matteo Arnaldi of Italy, who said it's a mistake to set things up so that someone who makes a tournament debut on Sunday and wins wouldn't play again until Wednesday, a change to the every-other-day rhythm at the Slams.

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"I mean, I get it," Tiafoe, an American who is seeded 17th, said about the Sunday opening. "Why not? If you can make money on a day and get the guys out there, and we're already all here anyway (on what used to be) kind of a dead day, it's not a bad thing. But, two days off that early in a Slam? It's a little weird."

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Fang Minghui, a member of the Northwestern Polytechnical University research team, uses a computer simulation to demonstrate the casting process of the buffalo-shaped bronze vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province.

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Fang Minghui, a member of the Northwestern Polytechnical University research team, uses a computer simulation to demonstrate the casting process of the buffalo-shaped bronze vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province.

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A team of researchers in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has decoded the casting technique used by Bronze Age artisans 3,000 years ago to create a complex buffalo-shaped vessel. Their work has helped solve some of the mysteries surrounding primitive foundry technologies.

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The vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province, features a bovine head with a slightly open mouth, distinct horns, a bulky body and short, thick legs resembling those of a buffalo. It is 40 centimeters long and 22.5 cm tall, including the lid, and weighs 7.1 kilograms. Its surface is decorated with patterns of tigers, dragons, birds and fish.

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Excavated from the tomb of a high-ranking military general and tribal leader, Ya Zhang, whose name is cast on the buffalo's neck and the inner wall of the lid, the bronze vessel is believed to have been used as a ritual wine container during the late Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC).

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Casting such complex figures poses far greater challenges than making simple geometric shapes, and how ancient artisans achieved the flawless designs with limited tools and materials had long been a mystery.

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Members of the research team, led by Yang Huan, an associate professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University's Institute of Culture and Heritage in Xi'an, applied their knowledge of materials science in computer simulations to duplicate the bronze pouring and solidification process.

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Using 3D scanning to capture millimeter-level details and reverse modeling technology to build a virtual casting workshop, the researchers re-created the ancient process with unprecedented detail.

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"It's like performing a holographic scan on the artifact," said Fang Minghui, a PhD candidate and member of the team. "For the first time, we have dynamically duplicated the entire process to understand how molten bronze flowed and solidified inside the pottery mold."

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The team tested two pouring gates — one at the right hind leg and another at the left front leg — to observe the differences in solidification time and the distribution of defects. Their findings confirmed that the ancient crafts-men used the right hind leg to pour molten metal when they cast the buffalo-shaped vessel.

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"The precision with which Shang Dynasty artisans controlled the gate location fully aligns with modern materials science principles," associate professor Yang said, pointing to the simulated flow path of molten bronze in a dynamic video demonstration.

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Equally remarkable is the thickness of the vessel's wall, which was maintained at about 3 millimeters throughout, a standard that matches modern casting criteria, she added.

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The buffalo — an animal revered in the Shang Dynasty as a sacred medium between heaven and earth — gave the vessel exceptional status at Yinxu. It is the only known bovine-shaped bronze vessel to be unearthed at the site.

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"Even when examined through a modern lens, the technical skills of the artisans can only be described as extraordinary," Yang said.

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Casting such a vessel would have required a fully customized pouring system, akin to what would be needed for a precision engineering project in modern times, she said.

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"The artisans had thoroughly mastered the tempering of tin bronze," Yang said. "In an era without instruments, they relied on their accumulated experience to precisely control alloy ratios and achieve flawless casting within margins of millimeters."

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Chinese bronze craftsmanship, which began to emerge in the late Neolithic period, or New Stone Age, reached its zenith in the late Shang Dynasty.

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Yang's team plans to apply the same high-tech methods to study other bronze artifacts and further explore ancient manufacturing techniques, materials and purposes.

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The casting technique used at Yinxu demonstrates the creativity and persistence of ancient artisans, Yang said.

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"In an era when technology was less developed, they made beautiful things — perhaps after numerous trials and errors. That spirit is really inspiring," she added.

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Contact the writers at chenmeiling@chinadaily.com.cn

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Fang Minghui, a member of the Northwestern Polytechnical University research team, uses a computer simulation to demonstrate the casting process of the buffalo-shaped bronze vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province.

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Fang Minghui, a member of the Northwestern Polytechnical University research team, uses a computer simulation to demonstrate the casting process of the buffalo-shaped bronze vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province.

\n

A team of researchers in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has decoded the casting technique used by Bronze Age artisans 3,000 years ago to create a complex buffalo-shaped vessel. Their work has helped solve some of the mysteries surrounding primitive foundry technologies.

\n

The vessel, which was unearthed at the Yinxu Ruins in Anyang, Henan province, features a bovine head with a slightly open mouth, distinct horns, a bulky body and short, thick legs resembling those of a buffalo. It is 40 centimeters long and 22.5 cm tall, including the lid, and weighs 7.1 kilograms. Its surface is decorated with patterns of tigers, dragons, birds and fish.

\n

Excavated from the tomb of a high-ranking military general and tribal leader, Ya Zhang, whose name is cast on the buffalo's neck and the inner wall of the lid, the bronze vessel is believed to have been used as a ritual wine container during the late Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC).

\n

Casting such complex figures poses far greater challenges than making simple geometric shapes, and how ancient artisans achieved the flawless designs with limited tools and materials had long been a mystery.

\n

Members of the research team, led by Yang Huan, an associate professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University's Institute of Culture and Heritage in Xi'an, applied their knowledge of materials science in computer simulations to duplicate the bronze pouring and solidification process.

\n

Using 3D scanning to capture millimeter-level details and reverse modeling technology to build a virtual casting workshop, the researchers re-created the ancient process with unprecedented detail.

\n

"It's like performing a holographic scan on the artifact," said Fang Minghui, a PhD candidate and member of the team. "For the first time, we have dynamically duplicated the entire process to understand how molten bronze flowed and solidified inside the pottery mold."

\n

The team tested two pouring gates — one at the right hind leg and another at the left front leg — to observe the differences in solidification time and the distribution of defects. Their findings confirmed that the ancient crafts-men used the right hind leg to pour molten metal when they cast the buffalo-shaped vessel.

\n

"The precision with which Shang Dynasty artisans controlled the gate location fully aligns with modern materials science principles," associate professor Yang said, pointing to the simulated flow path of molten bronze in a dynamic video demonstration.

\n

Equally remarkable is the thickness of the vessel's wall, which was maintained at about 3 millimeters throughout, a standard that matches modern casting criteria, she added.

\n

The buffalo — an animal revered in the Shang Dynasty as a sacred medium between heaven and earth — gave the vessel exceptional status at Yinxu. It is the only known bovine-shaped bronze vessel to be unearthed at the site.

\n

"Even when examined through a modern lens, the technical skills of the artisans can only be described as extraordinary," Yang said.

\n

Casting such a vessel would have required a fully customized pouring system, akin to what would be needed for a precision engineering project in modern times, she said.

\n

"The artisans had thoroughly mastered the tempering of tin bronze," Yang said. "In an era without instruments, they relied on their accumulated experience to precisely control alloy ratios and achieve flawless casting within margins of millimeters."

\n

Chinese bronze craftsmanship, which began to emerge in the late Neolithic period, or New Stone Age, reached its zenith in the late Shang Dynasty.

\n

Yang's team plans to apply the same high-tech methods to study other bronze artifacts and further explore ancient manufacturing techniques, materials and purposes.

\n

The casting technique used at Yinxu demonstrates the creativity and persistence of ancient artisans, Yang said.

\n

"In an era when technology was less developed, they made beautiful things — perhaps after numerous trials and errors. That spirit is really inspiring," she added.

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Contact the writers at chenmeiling@chinadaily.com.cn

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With this year's school opening season coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, many universities have incorporated wartime history, the spirit of resistance and patriotism into their opening ceremonies to kick off the new semester.

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At the Renmin University of China in Beijing, more than 3,000 undergraduates attended the opening ceremony on Monday. Chen Hong, granddaughter of war hero Zhao Yiman, delivered a keynote speech urging students to draw strength from the deeds of revolutionary martyrs and strive to become capable talent dedicated to national rejuvenation.

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A digital avatar of Zhao, whom Chen had never met, was presented on stage. Chen shared excerpts from her grandmother's family letter, noting that her father — the first student enrolled in the university's diplomacy department — had handwritten a copy of the letter for her.

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"I now stand where he once studied," she said. "I hope each of you will draw strength from these heroes and grow into pillars capable of strengthening the nation and achieving national rejuvenation."

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She added: "Dear students, always remember the difficult years of the Chinese people's resistance against Japanese aggression. Remember the countless martyrs like Zhao Yiman, who fought for national survival, renewal and human justice, and who now rest in the green hills and yellow earth beneath us."

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At Tsinghua University in Beijing, about 4,000 freshmen attended their opening ceremony on Thursday. President Li Luming reflected on the legacy of National Southwest Associated University, formed in 1937 during the war through the merger of Tsinghua University, Peking University and Nankai University. Located in Yunnan province under wartime conditions, Southwest Associated preserved China's educational heritage.

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Li said universities serve as vital vessels of cultural inheritance. During the war against Japanese aggression, more than 100 Chinese institutions relocated to the western and southern regions, preserving academic traditions and nurturing talent despite displacement and conflict. He noted that more than 1,100 Southwest Associated students enlisted in the military, and many lost their lives.

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"Southwest Associated remains a special chapter in Tsinghua's history. Its spirit is interwoven with Tsinghua's traditions and reflects the essence of our motto-'Self-Discipline and Social Commitment' — amid national peril," Li said.

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He encouraged students to uphold the spirit of the resistance war, inherit the legacy of the university, study diligently, pioneer innovation and demonstrate determination and excellence in serving national development and rejuvenation.

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Renmin freshman Wang Hongming comes from Yangquan, Shanxi province, a revolutionary base where the Hundred Regiments Offensive was launched 85 years ago.

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"From the first people's city founded by the Party to the first regular university established by the Party, I have followed its red footsteps and am deeply grateful for the passing on of the revolutionary spirit," he said.

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Wang said he hopes students heed the Party's guidance and take practical action to become pioneers and innovators. He urged his peers to be down-to-earth, apply theoretical knowledge in practice and contribute to the development of the motherland.

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Xu Ruize, a freshman at Tsinghua's Shuimu College, traced his roots to Fushun, Liaoning province — the birthplace of the "Lei Feng Spirit" and once known as China's "coal capital".

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He recalled observing the vast open-pit mine that fueled New China's industrial growth and his parents' factory, which relocated due to mining-induced subsidence.

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"Since I learned to write, I've expressed one wish: to make my hometown better," he said. "How can I contribute? This question planted a simple aspiration in meto become someone useful to my hometown and country."

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Xu also referred to the Sept 18 Incident in 1931 that marked the start of Japan's invasion of China.

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"History tells us that only when the country is strong can families be safe and prosperous," he said. "The words 'home and country' remain firm values in Tsinghua people's hearts. I hope to join my peers to shoulder our generation's mission and integrate our learning into the grand blueprint of national rejuvenation."

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zoushuo@chinadaily.com.cn

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Emomali Rahmon

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China and Tajikistan are poised to scale up cooperation on security, including more information sharing, joint counterterrorism exercises, and heightened steps to combat drug and arms trafficking and to boost cyber and information security, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said.

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In an interview ahead of his 22nd visit to China, the Tajik president also underscored that China's stewardship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization over the past year has opened a "new chapter" in the grouping's history and further elevated its standing on the international stage.

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Rahmon is set to visit China for the upcoming SCO Tianjin Summit, to be held on Sunday and Monday, and for his second meeting with President Xi Jinping this year.

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He expressed high expectations for the upcoming visit, both for bilateral cooperation and for outcomes from the pivotal summit.

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The focus of future security cooperation with China will include combating illegal border crossings and addressing cybercrime and threats to information security, he said. "We believe that through deepening cooperation and effectively utilizing existing mechanisms, both sides will play an active role in strengthening regional security and stability, thereby creating a peaceful and secure living environment for our citizens."

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In addition to security, the Tajik leader has also emphasized cooperation with China on exchanges in cutting-edge technology, green projects and investment.

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"Particularly noteworthy is our cooperation in the field of digital technologies, which is expected to significantly accelerate the digitalization of Tajikistan's national economy," Rahmon said.

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Tajikistan, the first country to sign a memorandum of understanding with China on jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt, has seen its trade volume with China grow 12.5 percent year-on-year to $2.04 billion in the first half of this year, according to China's Foreign Ministry.

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Rahmon has again highlighted the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative for the landlocked country, saying that with Chinese investment and support, Tajikistan has implemented a large number of infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.

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"This will create more opportunities for Tajikistan to integrate into the vast international market network, expand exports and attract foreign investment," he said.

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Rahmon highlighted President Xi's visit to the Central Asian country last year as a major milestone in bilateral ties, with both nations having pledged to develop a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

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"The upgrading of our relations enables us to simultaneously expand cultural and people-to-people cooperation. This encompasses exchanges in education, science, culture and tourism, which are of great importance in further strengthening the friendship between our peoples," he said.

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Calling the Chinese president "my friend", Rahmon said that Xi is not only "an experienced and visionary leader, but also a man of profound cultural depth, steadfast loyalty to his people, and calm wisdom."

\n

"One of the most important qualities of my friend Xi Jinping's leadership is his ability to combine the finest traditions of China's profound civilization with the requirements of the times," he said.

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"In this sense, he possesses a unique style and model of political leadership that is widely recognized in the international community. Without doubt, he is a leader of global influence," Rahmon added.

\n

He noted that Xi's initiatives have profound strategic significance. "Xi's initiatives are of particular importance in the fields of global development and security, as they are aimed at addressing global challenges by promoting coordinated development and safeguarding both regional and global security."

\n

He added that these initiatives "clearly demonstrate that a leader with broad vision and a strong sense of global responsibility can make significant contributions to world peace, stability and shared prosperity".

\n

Rahmon said his country believes that China, as the SCO's rotating chair, has effectively combined its enormous potential with the vast opportunities of the 10-member grouping, thereby elevating the organization's standing and comprehensive strength to a new level.

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He also said Tajikistan believes that the summit in Tianjin "will open a new chapter in cooperation among member states and mark a qualitative leap forward in the development of the organization".

\n

While underlining security as the "core issue" of the SCO region and a key guarantee for economic, energy, transportation and infrastructure projects, the Tajik leader lauded the pragmatic measures taken by China in boosting regional development.

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"China is supporting the construction of infrastructure projects, expanding transportation and communication networks, developing renewable energy, and enlarging the scale of bilateral trade — all of which have laid a solid foundation for deeper integration among member states."

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xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Emomali Rahmon

\n

China and Tajikistan are poised to scale up cooperation on security, including more information sharing, joint counterterrorism exercises, and heightened steps to combat drug and arms trafficking and to boost cyber and information security, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said.

\n

In an interview ahead of his 22nd visit to China, the Tajik president also underscored that China's stewardship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization over the past year has opened a "new chapter" in the grouping's history and further elevated its standing on the international stage.

\n

Rahmon is set to visit China for the upcoming SCO Tianjin Summit, to be held on Sunday and Monday, and for his second meeting with President Xi Jinping this year.

\n

He expressed high expectations for the upcoming visit, both for bilateral cooperation and for outcomes from the pivotal summit.

\n

The focus of future security cooperation with China will include combating illegal border crossings and addressing cybercrime and threats to information security, he said. "We believe that through deepening cooperation and effectively utilizing existing mechanisms, both sides will play an active role in strengthening regional security and stability, thereby creating a peaceful and secure living environment for our citizens."

\n

In addition to security, the Tajik leader has also emphasized cooperation with China on exchanges in cutting-edge technology, green projects and investment.

\n

"Particularly noteworthy is our cooperation in the field of digital technologies, which is expected to significantly accelerate the digitalization of Tajikistan's national economy," Rahmon said.

\n

Tajikistan, the first country to sign a memorandum of understanding with China on jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt, has seen its trade volume with China grow 12.5 percent year-on-year to $2.04 billion in the first half of this year, according to China's Foreign Ministry.

\n

Rahmon has again highlighted the significance of the Belt and Road Initiative for the landlocked country, saying that with Chinese investment and support, Tajikistan has implemented a large number of infrastructure, energy and industrial projects.

\n

"This will create more opportunities for Tajikistan to integrate into the vast international market network, expand exports and attract foreign investment," he said.

\n

Rahmon highlighted President Xi's visit to the Central Asian country last year as a major milestone in bilateral ties, with both nations having pledged to develop a comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

\n

"The upgrading of our relations enables us to simultaneously expand cultural and people-to-people cooperation. This encompasses exchanges in education, science, culture and tourism, which are of great importance in further strengthening the friendship between our peoples," he said.

\n

Calling the Chinese president "my friend", Rahmon said that Xi is not only "an experienced and visionary leader, but also a man of profound cultural depth, steadfast loyalty to his people, and calm wisdom."

\n

"One of the most important qualities of my friend Xi Jinping's leadership is his ability to combine the finest traditions of China's profound civilization with the requirements of the times," he said.

\n

"In this sense, he possesses a unique style and model of political leadership that is widely recognized in the international community. Without doubt, he is a leader of global influence," Rahmon added.

\n

He noted that Xi's initiatives have profound strategic significance. "Xi's initiatives are of particular importance in the fields of global development and security, as they are aimed at addressing global challenges by promoting coordinated development and safeguarding both regional and global security."

\n

He added that these initiatives "clearly demonstrate that a leader with broad vision and a strong sense of global responsibility can make significant contributions to world peace, stability and shared prosperity".

\n

Rahmon said his country believes that China, as the SCO's rotating chair, has effectively combined its enormous potential with the vast opportunities of the 10-member grouping, thereby elevating the organization's standing and comprehensive strength to a new level.

\n

He also said Tajikistan believes that the summit in Tianjin "will open a new chapter in cooperation among member states and mark a qualitative leap forward in the development of the organization".

\n

While underlining security as the "core issue" of the SCO region and a key guarantee for economic, energy, transportation and infrastructure projects, the Tajik leader lauded the pragmatic measures taken by China in boosting regional development.

\n

"China is supporting the construction of infrastructure projects, expanding transportation and communication networks, developing renewable energy, and enlarging the scale of bilateral trade — all of which have laid a solid foundation for deeper integration among member states."

\n

xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Customers purchase steak at a supermarket in Shanghai in July.

\n

Assistants cut fresh beef at a restaurant in Foshan, Guangdong province, on June 22.

\n

A saleswoman livestreams a promotion of Wagyu beef in Haikou, Hainan province, in May.

\n

A chef slices fresh Angus beef at a Zuoting Youyuan restaurant in Shanghai in June.

\n

Angus cattle graze on the Ulgai Grassland in Inner Mongolia, autonomous region in July. The grassland is home to over 100 native plant species that are natural supplements.

\n

On the vast Ulgai Grassland of the northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Dong Xiaohu begins his day well before sunrise.

\n

At 3:30 in the morning, he rises in the semi-darkness, quickly drinks a cup of milk tea, and sets off on horseback to check on his herd of 500 Angus cattle.

\n

"Summer days are long here," he explained. "If you don't get the cows out grazing early, they stop eating once the heat sets in around 9 am."

\n

At 43, Dong has spent over a decade in modern cattle farming, a livelihood he never imagined when he was a young migrant worker moving between factories in the northeastern provinces of Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Liaoning.

\n

In 2013, Dong returned to Inner Mongolia and began working for a livestock company, trading urban transience for the peacefulness of the grasslands.

\n

Life on the boundless grasslands is beautiful yet lonely, and he has found solace in the company of his cattle.

\n

As he got the hang of setting up warm bedding for calving cows, monitoring their feed intake and pregnancy conditions, and watching for illnesses like pneumonia, he has managed to deliver quality cattle. Over the years, his income has grown steadily to about 200,000 yuan ($27,860) annually.

\n

"It's simple. If you take care of the cows — make sure they eat right, stay warm, and don't get sick — they grow fast and strong. Then the company pays you well," he said.

\n

Unique strengths

\n

Dong is among more than 3,000 local herdsmen whose lives have been transformed by modern cattle farming since Zhang Wen entered the scene.

\n

Through a system of contract management plus performance pay, a herdsman can now earn between 120,000 and 180,000 yuan a year, lifting their families out of poverty, said Zhang, who runs the Inner Mongolia Hesige Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Technology Co in Xiliin Gol League.

\n

Approximately 98 percent of farmers and herders his company now employs are ethnic Mongolians who used to come from lowincome households.

\n

In 2007, Zhang arrived at the Ulgai Grassland, northeast of Xiliin Gol League, where the grassland coverage is one of the biggest in the world.

\n

At the time, decades of overgrazing had left vast areas barren, with dark sand exposed where grass once thrived, said Zhang, aged in his 70s, and born and bred on the grassland. "Growing up on the grasslands gives you a deep sensitivity to ecological damage," Zhang said.

\n

When he officially took over 400,000 mu (26,666 hectares) of pasture in 2008, his first decision was a bold one.

\n

"We closed off the land for six years, allowing vegetation to recover undisturbed," he said.

\n

What was once a degraded expanse, has returned to a vibrant green area. After multiple study trips abroad, Zhang settled on large-scale breeding of Angus cattle, a breed prized globally for its adaptability and premium marbled beef.

\n

He believes the natural grasslands have unique strengths in developing animal husbandry.

\n

"Our pastures are not just grass, but home to over 100 native plant species, many of which are traditional Chinese medicinal herbs," Zhang said.

\n

These plants, he said, act as natural supplements for the cattle, strengthening their immunity and reducing the need for antibiotics.

\n

From the outset, Zhang intended to cultivate a homegrown system that fits the country's ecology, and the Chinese palate and consumption patterns.

\n

He insists that cattle fare better when being raised free-range rather than confined. "People aren't happy when walled in — neither are cows," Zhang said, adding that allowing the herds to roam on the grasslands promotes animal welfare and reduces disease.

\n

To maintain herd health, his team has imported high-quality vaccines and enforced strict biosecurity, practicing antibiotic-free farming.

\n

Additionally, Zhang has kept the scale of farming in check. He only raises just over 10,000 head of cattle to ease grazing pressure on the grasslands.

\n

He also has his team grow corn and oats on cropland, combining planting and grazing cycles to protect the fragile steppe. "It ensures the land's sustainability and long-term strength of our farming business," Zhang said.

\n

Supply chain needs

\n

It didn't take long before Zhang's vision of restoring the steppe's natural vitality and taking high-quality Chinese beef to dinner tables nationwide attracted other key players across the supply chain.

\n

Zheng Jian, founder of Zuoting Youyuan, one of China's fresh beef hotpot chains, came on the scene about five years ago. "Most people think raising cattle is just the herdsmen's business, but behind every cow is a long, intricate supply chain," Zheng said.

\n

For over a decade, Zheng worked to bring fresh beef hotpot, once a niche regional cuisine in Chaozhou, Guangdong province, to diners across the country. But as his brand expanded to more than 80 restaurants nationwide, he came to a sobering realization that winning over health-conscious Chinese consumers required uncompromising freshness and quality at every step, from pasture to plate.

\n

"Our customers equate freshness with health. They want to see for themselves that the beef is freshly raised and locally sourced," Zheng said.

\n

To achieve this, his hotpot business has built a vertically integrated system with Zhang's operations, featuring company-owned pastures, in-house slaughterhouses, dedicated cold-chain logistics, and strict quality standards.

\n

For Zheng, Zhang's Angus cattle are not just a supply source but a cornerstone for branding premium fresh beef as China's answer to imported frozen cuts.

\n

"Fresh beef is the only way for Chinese cattle farming to break out," Zheng said.

\n

Cold storage puts local producers in direct competition with imported meat — a battle they're unlikely to win. But freshness, he believes, is an advantage that appeals to culinary tradition of valuing just-slaughtered, just-cooked food.

\n

Liu Jinhuan, secretary-general of the beef and sheep industry branch of the China Meat Association, noted that tender, juicy, freshly cut beef has become a favorite on millions of Chinese dining tables and is reshaping the entire supply chain. In 2024, China's beef production reached 7.79 million metric tons, up 16 percent from 2020.Imports surged to 2.87 million tons, a 35 percent increase.

\n

"Behind these figures lies not only an upgrade in consumer tastes, but also a critical opportunity for the beef industry," Liu said.

\n

At the foundation of this transformation is a combination of supportive policies and technological breakthroughs, he added. In recent years, the government has rolled out subsidies and breeding incentives to promote large-scale modern livestock farming. This has enhanced efficiency and stabilized beef supply and quality.

\n

At the same time, technological innovations are changing the game. Advanced processing techniques are producing finer, more tender beef textures, while rapid cold-chain logistics ensure that beef stays fresh even after traveling thousands of kilometers, he said.

\n

Maintaining quality

\n

Liu believes consumers today are not content with standard beef cuts.

\n

As incomes rise, demand has diversified into ready-to-cook meals, premium beef sets, and even functional beef-based health products to improve immunity, aid digestion, or support muscle recovery.

\n

This shift is opening new opportunities for businesses to expand and innovate, while also pushing companies to move up the value chain, he said.

\n

Jiang Lumin, supply chain director at Zuoting Youyuan, said once cattle are ready for market, they are transported 2,200 kilometers to company-owned slaughterhouses in Beijing and eastern Zhejiang province's Huzhou and supply outlets in Shanghai and Jiangsu province. "We require that each transport is completed within 24 hours," Jiang said.

\n

However, Liu cautioned that producing fresh beef for market is not an easy undertaking.

\n

At the farm stage, volatile feed prices, stricter environmental rules, and the ongoing battle against animal diseases are squeezing profit margins, he said.

\n

In processing and logistics, maintaining strict quality control and minimizing spoilage are constant challenges. At the market end, rising competition from a wave of new players means companies must carve out clear differentiation and build stronger consumer loyalty.

\n

"This is an era of both opportunity and challenge," Liu said.

\n

For China's beef industry to stand out globally, he believes a focus on freshness is key, but success will require more than policies and technology. "Enterprises must take consumer needs as their compass, dig deeper into quality, strengthen service, and lead with innovation," he said.

\n

Jiang admitted challenges remain, as Angus beef, priced higher than ordinary beef, still caters to a niche market in China. "Angus requires us to educate consumers about its value and use our supply chain strength to open the untapped market," she said.

\n

Online fresh grocery platforms like Dingdong Maicai have also noticed the growing appetite of Chinese consumers for fresh, high-quality beef and are joining the supply chain.

\n

"Antibiotic-free beef needs to move beyond being simply 'traceable' to something consumers can truly feel," Shen Hao, product development specialist at Dingdong Maicai, said at a recent meat industry forum in Xiliin Gol League.

\n

In 2024, the platform saw fresh beef sales climb by 150 million yuan, with domestic beef sales alone up more than 60 percent year-on-year, according to Shen. By early 2025, domestic beef volumes continued to grow, rising over 50 percent compared with the previous year.

\n

"As health and food safety become more important to consumers, antibiotic-free beef is no longer just a product label but the foundation of trust," Shen said.

\n

Dingdong Maicai introduced a platform-wide upgrade for antibiotic-free Angus beef in May, a move Shen described as "another step forward in pursuit of excellence".

\n

Key to this strategy is supply chain innovation. The grocery platform claims it can deliver beef from slaughterhouses to consumer kitchens in as little as 12 hours, using a tightly managed cold chain and traceability system.

\n

"The goal is to make restaurant-grade beef part of everyday meals, not just something reserved for dining out," Shen said.

\n

He said cooperation between ranchers and e-commerce platforms can "make high-quality, antibiotic-free beef a staple in Chinese homes".

\n

Protecting the future

\n

Ian Lahiffe, founder of a high-tech agricultural company Just Be Cha, headquartered in Tianjin, said the grassland management in Ulgai Grassland is more thoughtful than in many of the countries he has visited.

\n

On 400,000 mu of prairie, only 10,000 cattle graze — a density far lower than in most ranching nations, he noted.

\n

"That gives the land time to recover and allows the animals to live well. It's an eco-friendly approach that supports long-term sustainability," he said.

\n

Lahiffe said the integration of tradition and innovation is key to the grassland's future.

\n

"Herders ride across these plains as they have for centuries, yet companies are helping them adapt to modern markets," he said. Seeing those newcomers bring fresh investment and ideas into the cattle industry, herdsman Dong Xiaohu feels a renewed sense of hope.

\n

After more than a decade tending cattle on these grasslands, the work has become a way of life he has come to cherish.

\n

While the job demands constant vigilance, especially during spring calving season when the herdsmen have to patrol the herd day and night, Dong said the rewards go far beyond money. "I feel free when I gaze across the endless grasslands and grow attached to the herd," he said.

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It's a freedom he never knew in his younger years, struggling to scrape by in the cities.

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Here, among the cattle, he has found a sense of peace and purpose.

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"I raised some from the time they were two years old until they passed naturally at 13," Dong said.

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"They've given me a sense of belonging. Plus, if you're willing to work hard, the rewards come honestly."

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Customers purchase steak at a supermarket in Shanghai in July.

\n

Assistants cut fresh beef at a restaurant in Foshan, Guangdong province, on June 22.

\n

A saleswoman livestreams a promotion of Wagyu beef in Haikou, Hainan province, in May.

\n

A chef slices fresh Angus beef at a Zuoting Youyuan restaurant in Shanghai in June.

\n

Angus cattle graze on the Ulgai Grassland in Inner Mongolia, autonomous region in July. The grassland is home to over 100 native plant species that are natural supplements.

\n

On the vast Ulgai Grassland of the northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Dong Xiaohu begins his day well before sunrise.

\n

At 3:30 in the morning, he rises in the semi-darkness, quickly drinks a cup of milk tea, and sets off on horseback to check on his herd of 500 Angus cattle.

\n

"Summer days are long here," he explained. "If you don't get the cows out grazing early, they stop eating once the heat sets in around 9 am."

\n

At 43, Dong has spent over a decade in modern cattle farming, a livelihood he never imagined when he was a young migrant worker moving between factories in the northeastern provinces of Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Liaoning.

\n

In 2013, Dong returned to Inner Mongolia and began working for a livestock company, trading urban transience for the peacefulness of the grasslands.

\n

Life on the boundless grasslands is beautiful yet lonely, and he has found solace in the company of his cattle.

\n

As he got the hang of setting up warm bedding for calving cows, monitoring their feed intake and pregnancy conditions, and watching for illnesses like pneumonia, he has managed to deliver quality cattle. Over the years, his income has grown steadily to about 200,000 yuan ($27,860) annually.

\n

"It's simple. If you take care of the cows — make sure they eat right, stay warm, and don't get sick — they grow fast and strong. Then the company pays you well," he said.

\n

Unique strengths

\n

Dong is among more than 3,000 local herdsmen whose lives have been transformed by modern cattle farming since Zhang Wen entered the scene.

\n

Through a system of contract management plus performance pay, a herdsman can now earn between 120,000 and 180,000 yuan a year, lifting their families out of poverty, said Zhang, who runs the Inner Mongolia Hesige Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Technology Co in Xiliin Gol League.

\n

Approximately 98 percent of farmers and herders his company now employs are ethnic Mongolians who used to come from lowincome households.

\n

In 2007, Zhang arrived at the Ulgai Grassland, northeast of Xiliin Gol League, where the grassland coverage is one of the biggest in the world.

\n

At the time, decades of overgrazing had left vast areas barren, with dark sand exposed where grass once thrived, said Zhang, aged in his 70s, and born and bred on the grassland. "Growing up on the grasslands gives you a deep sensitivity to ecological damage," Zhang said.

\n

When he officially took over 400,000 mu (26,666 hectares) of pasture in 2008, his first decision was a bold one.

\n

"We closed off the land for six years, allowing vegetation to recover undisturbed," he said.

\n

What was once a degraded expanse, has returned to a vibrant green area. After multiple study trips abroad, Zhang settled on large-scale breeding of Angus cattle, a breed prized globally for its adaptability and premium marbled beef.

\n

He believes the natural grasslands have unique strengths in developing animal husbandry.

\n

"Our pastures are not just grass, but home to over 100 native plant species, many of which are traditional Chinese medicinal herbs," Zhang said.

\n

These plants, he said, act as natural supplements for the cattle, strengthening their immunity and reducing the need for antibiotics.

\n

From the outset, Zhang intended to cultivate a homegrown system that fits the country's ecology, and the Chinese palate and consumption patterns.

\n

He insists that cattle fare better when being raised free-range rather than confined. "People aren't happy when walled in — neither are cows," Zhang said, adding that allowing the herds to roam on the grasslands promotes animal welfare and reduces disease.

\n

To maintain herd health, his team has imported high-quality vaccines and enforced strict biosecurity, practicing antibiotic-free farming.

\n

Additionally, Zhang has kept the scale of farming in check. He only raises just over 10,000 head of cattle to ease grazing pressure on the grasslands.

\n

He also has his team grow corn and oats on cropland, combining planting and grazing cycles to protect the fragile steppe. "It ensures the land's sustainability and long-term strength of our farming business," Zhang said.

\n

Supply chain needs

\n

It didn't take long before Zhang's vision of restoring the steppe's natural vitality and taking high-quality Chinese beef to dinner tables nationwide attracted other key players across the supply chain.

\n

Zheng Jian, founder of Zuoting Youyuan, one of China's fresh beef hotpot chains, came on the scene about five years ago. "Most people think raising cattle is just the herdsmen's business, but behind every cow is a long, intricate supply chain," Zheng said.

\n

For over a decade, Zheng worked to bring fresh beef hotpot, once a niche regional cuisine in Chaozhou, Guangdong province, to diners across the country. But as his brand expanded to more than 80 restaurants nationwide, he came to a sobering realization that winning over health-conscious Chinese consumers required uncompromising freshness and quality at every step, from pasture to plate.

\n

"Our customers equate freshness with health. They want to see for themselves that the beef is freshly raised and locally sourced," Zheng said.

\n

To achieve this, his hotpot business has built a vertically integrated system with Zhang's operations, featuring company-owned pastures, in-house slaughterhouses, dedicated cold-chain logistics, and strict quality standards.

\n

For Zheng, Zhang's Angus cattle are not just a supply source but a cornerstone for branding premium fresh beef as China's answer to imported frozen cuts.

\n

"Fresh beef is the only way for Chinese cattle farming to break out," Zheng said.

\n

Cold storage puts local producers in direct competition with imported meat — a battle they're unlikely to win. But freshness, he believes, is an advantage that appeals to culinary tradition of valuing just-slaughtered, just-cooked food.

\n

Liu Jinhuan, secretary-general of the beef and sheep industry branch of the China Meat Association, noted that tender, juicy, freshly cut beef has become a favorite on millions of Chinese dining tables and is reshaping the entire supply chain. In 2024, China's beef production reached 7.79 million metric tons, up 16 percent from 2020.Imports surged to 2.87 million tons, a 35 percent increase.

\n

"Behind these figures lies not only an upgrade in consumer tastes, but also a critical opportunity for the beef industry," Liu said.

\n

At the foundation of this transformation is a combination of supportive policies and technological breakthroughs, he added. In recent years, the government has rolled out subsidies and breeding incentives to promote large-scale modern livestock farming. This has enhanced efficiency and stabilized beef supply and quality.

\n

At the same time, technological innovations are changing the game. Advanced processing techniques are producing finer, more tender beef textures, while rapid cold-chain logistics ensure that beef stays fresh even after traveling thousands of kilometers, he said.

\n

Maintaining quality

\n

Liu believes consumers today are not content with standard beef cuts.

\n

As incomes rise, demand has diversified into ready-to-cook meals, premium beef sets, and even functional beef-based health products to improve immunity, aid digestion, or support muscle recovery.

\n

This shift is opening new opportunities for businesses to expand and innovate, while also pushing companies to move up the value chain, he said.

\n

Jiang Lumin, supply chain director at Zuoting Youyuan, said once cattle are ready for market, they are transported 2,200 kilometers to company-owned slaughterhouses in Beijing and eastern Zhejiang province's Huzhou and supply outlets in Shanghai and Jiangsu province. "We require that each transport is completed within 24 hours," Jiang said.

\n

However, Liu cautioned that producing fresh beef for market is not an easy undertaking.

\n

At the farm stage, volatile feed prices, stricter environmental rules, and the ongoing battle against animal diseases are squeezing profit margins, he said.

\n

In processing and logistics, maintaining strict quality control and minimizing spoilage are constant challenges. At the market end, rising competition from a wave of new players means companies must carve out clear differentiation and build stronger consumer loyalty.

\n

"This is an era of both opportunity and challenge," Liu said.

\n

For China's beef industry to stand out globally, he believes a focus on freshness is key, but success will require more than policies and technology. "Enterprises must take consumer needs as their compass, dig deeper into quality, strengthen service, and lead with innovation," he said.

\n

Jiang admitted challenges remain, as Angus beef, priced higher than ordinary beef, still caters to a niche market in China. "Angus requires us to educate consumers about its value and use our supply chain strength to open the untapped market," she said.

\n

Online fresh grocery platforms like Dingdong Maicai have also noticed the growing appetite of Chinese consumers for fresh, high-quality beef and are joining the supply chain.

\n

"Antibiotic-free beef needs to move beyond being simply 'traceable' to something consumers can truly feel," Shen Hao, product development specialist at Dingdong Maicai, said at a recent meat industry forum in Xiliin Gol League.

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In 2024, the platform saw fresh beef sales climb by 150 million yuan, with domestic beef sales alone up more than 60 percent year-on-year, according to Shen. By early 2025, domestic beef volumes continued to grow, rising over 50 percent compared with the previous year.

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"As health and food safety become more important to consumers, antibiotic-free beef is no longer just a product label but the foundation of trust," Shen said.

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Dingdong Maicai introduced a platform-wide upgrade for antibiotic-free Angus beef in May, a move Shen described as "another step forward in pursuit of excellence".

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Key to this strategy is supply chain innovation. The grocery platform claims it can deliver beef from slaughterhouses to consumer kitchens in as little as 12 hours, using a tightly managed cold chain and traceability system.

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"The goal is to make restaurant-grade beef part of everyday meals, not just something reserved for dining out," Shen said.

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He said cooperation between ranchers and e-commerce platforms can "make high-quality, antibiotic-free beef a staple in Chinese homes".

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Protecting the future

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Ian Lahiffe, founder of a high-tech agricultural company Just Be Cha, headquartered in Tianjin, said the grassland management in Ulgai Grassland is more thoughtful than in many of the countries he has visited.

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On 400,000 mu of prairie, only 10,000 cattle graze — a density far lower than in most ranching nations, he noted.

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"That gives the land time to recover and allows the animals to live well. It's an eco-friendly approach that supports long-term sustainability," he said.

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Lahiffe said the integration of tradition and innovation is key to the grassland's future.

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"Herders ride across these plains as they have for centuries, yet companies are helping them adapt to modern markets," he said. Seeing those newcomers bring fresh investment and ideas into the cattle industry, herdsman Dong Xiaohu feels a renewed sense of hope.

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After more than a decade tending cattle on these grasslands, the work has become a way of life he has come to cherish.

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While the job demands constant vigilance, especially during spring calving season when the herdsmen have to patrol the herd day and night, Dong said the rewards go far beyond money. "I feel free when I gaze across the endless grasslands and grow attached to the herd," he said.

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It's a freedom he never knew in his younger years, struggling to scrape by in the cities.

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Here, among the cattle, he has found a sense of peace and purpose.

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"I raised some from the time they were two years old until they passed naturally at 13," Dong said.

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"They've given me a sense of belonging. Plus, if you're willing to work hard, the rewards come honestly."

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yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

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The dugong was first spotted surfacing to breathe on July 8 by patrol personnel from Yongshu Reef's environmental protection department. Its activities in the same area were continuously monitored over the following month. On Aug 2 and 3, two observations at close range enabled the collection of video evidence.

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Qin Geng and Li Songhai, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, confirmed that the creature is a dugong based on the evidence, and that this is the first time the species has been found in this area. Their identification was further verified when a team of scientists witnessed dugong activity on the morning of Aug 11.

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"This finding provides crucial clues to the species' transoceanic migration patterns under the dual impact of climate change and human interventions," Qin said, adding that this dugong might have deliberately migrated to the area or been carried there by ocean currents.

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Qin added that more evidence and observations are needed, as dugongs typically move in groups, though this particular animal seems to be alone.

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Song Xingyu, another researcher at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the CAS, noted that traces of activity of China's first-level protected species — green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles — had also been observed near Yongshu Reef earlier this year.

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"Green sea turtles rely on sandy beaches for nesting and reproduction, while the survival of hawksbill turtles is closely tied to the health of coral reefs. The presence of the dugong indicates the integrity of seagrass bed ecosystems," Song said.

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"The successive discoveries of these three species in the waters around Yongshu Reef underscore the unique ecological value of the reef's island ecosystem," he added.

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The dugong was first spotted surfacing to breathe on July 8 by patrol personnel from Yongshu Reef's environmental protection department. Its activities in the same area were continuously monitored over the following month. On Aug 2 and 3, two observations at close range enabled the collection of video evidence.

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Qin Geng and Li Songhai, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences' South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, confirmed that the creature is a dugong based on the evidence, and that this is the first time the species has been found in this area. Their identification was further verified when a team of scientists witnessed dugong activity on the morning of Aug 11.

\n

Weighing around 500 kilograms and measuring up to 3 meters in length, the dugong — a prototype for the mermaid in Chinese folklore — inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This herbivorous mammal has a high dietary requirement for seagrass and plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem by promoting seagrass regeneration through its grazing behavior.

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Although dugongs have a long lifespan of 70 years, they have a low birth rate, making it difficult for populations to recover from disruptions. The species is under first-level State protection and is categorized as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

\n

Due to hunting, habitat loss, collisions with ships and other human interventions, the dugong was evaluated in 2022 as functionally extinct in China — defined as a species unable to reproduce or survive in natural habitats due to human activities — with the last confirmed sighting being a carcass in Dongfang, Hainan province, in 2008.

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"This finding provides crucial clues to the species' transoceanic migration patterns under the dual impact of climate change and human interventions," Qin said, adding that this dugong might have deliberately migrated to the area or been carried there by ocean currents.

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Qin added that more evidence and observations are needed, as dugongs typically move in groups, though this particular animal seems to be alone.

\n

Song Xingyu, another researcher at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology of the CAS, noted that traces of activity of China's first-level protected species — green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles — had also been observed near Yongshu Reef earlier this year.

\n

"Green sea turtles rely on sandy beaches for nesting and reproduction, while the survival of hawksbill turtles is closely tied to the health of coral reefs. The presence of the dugong indicates the integrity of seagrass bed ecosystems," Song said.

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"The successive discoveries of these three species in the waters around Yongshu Reef underscore the unique ecological value of the reef's island ecosystem," he added.

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The 2024 South China Sea Region Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration Bulletin shows significant progress in recent years in the conservation and restoration of mangrove forests, coral reefs, coastlines and islands, as well as in controlling invasive smooth cordgrass. Last year, the total investment in marine ecological conservation and restoration of the region exceeded 5 billion yuan ($698 million).

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China's high-tech manufacturing sector drove a strong rebound in industrial corporate profitability in July, with aerospace, semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals leading the recovery and underscoring the country's push toward advanced technologies and greater self-reliance, official data showed on Wednesday.

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Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that China's industrial profits continued to decline in July, but at a slower pace, suggesting a gradual stabilization across the broader economic landscape.

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According to the NBS, profits of high-tech manufacturing industries surged 18.9 percent year-on-year in July, reversing the 0.9 percent drop in June.

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Analysts said the latest data indicates that innovation is steering industrial enterprises toward higher value-added segments, while government efforts to rein in rat-race competition are beginning to ease strains from cutthroat pricing and overcapacity in certain sectors.

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Looking forward, they expect the recovery in corporate earnings to gain further traction, underpinned by stronger policy support and an improving business environment. They added that the momentum points to a sustained rebound in the broader economy through the remainder of the year.

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"The performance of industrial enterprises has continued to improve this year, with a more evident trend of profit recovery," said Tang Guanghua, an analyst at Shenyin & Wanguo Futures. "Notably, rapid profit growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector suggests that innovation is driving industrial firms toward higher value-added fields."

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Investor sentiment mirrored the momentum in advanced industries. On Wednesday, Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies briefly overtook liquor giant Kweichow Moutai to become the country's most valuable onshore stock. Cambricon's shares rose nearly 10 percent in intraday trading to over 1,460 yuan ($204) per share before closing at 1,372.1 yuan, up 3.24 percent from the previous day.

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NBS data showed that the semiconductor industry was among the strongest contributors. Profits in integrated circuit manufacturing surged 176.1 percent last month, while semiconductor equipment makers saw earnings jump 104.5 percent, the NBS said.

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The biopharmaceutical sector also maintained solid momentum, with profits climbing 36.3 percent in biomedicine manufacturing and 6.9 percent in chemical drug formulation in July.

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"Overall, as macroeconomic policies continue to take effect and the market environment improves, industrial companies are expected to sustain their profit recovery, which will bolster the high-quality growth of the industrial economy," Tang added.

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In July, major industrial enterprises saw their total profits dip 1.5 percent year-on-year, following a 4.3 percent decline in June.

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For the January-July period, China's industrial profits dropped 1.7 percent year-on-year to 4.02 trillion yuan after a 1.8 percent decline in the first half.

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NBS statistician Yu Weining attributed the improvement to the steady growth in industrial output, supported by policy efforts to stabilize prices and boost demand.

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Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said that China's industrial profits are likely to continue a moderate recovery in the coming months, as the impact of extreme weather fades, supply and demand gradually normalize, and both orders and production regain momentum.

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"Industrial profits could see a mild year-on-year increase in a single month, while cumulative growth maintains a steady upward trajectory," Wen said.

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He added that the ongoing campaign against rat-race competition is gradually improving market order, helping to make pricing and cost allocation mechanisms more rational.

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Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities, said that policies to stabilize industrial growth, together with the rollout of new initiatives, will continue to provide support from both the supply and demand sides.

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Workers hoist an oversized mining mill cylinder for export at a workshop of CITIC Heavy Industries in Luoyang, Henan province, on Tuesday.

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China's high-tech manufacturing sector drove a strong rebound in industrial corporate profitability in July, with aerospace, semiconductors and biopharmaceuticals leading the recovery and underscoring the country's push toward advanced technologies and greater self-reliance, official data showed on Wednesday.

\n

Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that China's industrial profits continued to decline in July, but at a slower pace, suggesting a gradual stabilization across the broader economic landscape.

\n

According to the NBS, profits of high-tech manufacturing industries surged 18.9 percent year-on-year in July, reversing the 0.9 percent drop in June.

\n

Analysts said the latest data indicates that innovation is steering industrial enterprises toward higher value-added segments, while government efforts to rein in rat-race competition are beginning to ease strains from cutthroat pricing and overcapacity in certain sectors.

\n

Looking forward, they expect the recovery in corporate earnings to gain further traction, underpinned by stronger policy support and an improving business environment. They added that the momentum points to a sustained rebound in the broader economy through the remainder of the year.

\n

"The performance of industrial enterprises has continued to improve this year, with a more evident trend of profit recovery," said Tang Guanghua, an analyst at Shenyin & Wanguo Futures. "Notably, rapid profit growth in the high-tech manufacturing sector suggests that innovation is driving industrial firms toward higher value-added fields."

\n

Investor sentiment mirrored the momentum in advanced industries. On Wednesday, Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies briefly overtook liquor giant Kweichow Moutai to become the country's most valuable onshore stock. Cambricon's shares rose nearly 10 percent in intraday trading to over 1,460 yuan ($204) per share before closing at 1,372.1 yuan, up 3.24 percent from the previous day.

\n

NBS data showed that the semiconductor industry was among the strongest contributors. Profits in integrated circuit manufacturing surged 176.1 percent last month, while semiconductor equipment makers saw earnings jump 104.5 percent, the NBS said.

\n

The biopharmaceutical sector also maintained solid momentum, with profits climbing 36.3 percent in biomedicine manufacturing and 6.9 percent in chemical drug formulation in July.

\n

"Overall, as macroeconomic policies continue to take effect and the market environment improves, industrial companies are expected to sustain their profit recovery, which will bolster the high-quality growth of the industrial economy," Tang added.

\n

In July, major industrial enterprises saw their total profits dip 1.5 percent year-on-year, following a 4.3 percent decline in June.

\n

For the January-July period, China's industrial profits dropped 1.7 percent year-on-year to 4.02 trillion yuan after a 1.8 percent decline in the first half.

\n

NBS statistician Yu Weining attributed the improvement to the steady growth in industrial output, supported by policy efforts to stabilize prices and boost demand.

\n

Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said that China's industrial profits are likely to continue a moderate recovery in the coming months, as the impact of extreme weather fades, supply and demand gradually normalize, and both orders and production regain momentum.

\n

"Industrial profits could see a mild year-on-year increase in a single month, while cumulative growth maintains a steady upward trajectory," Wen said.

\n

He added that the ongoing campaign against rat-race competition is gradually improving market order, helping to make pricing and cost allocation mechanisms more rational.

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Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities, said that policies to stabilize industrial growth, together with the rollout of new initiatives, will continue to provide support from both the supply and demand sides.

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Nationwide measures have been rolled out to boost employment for college graduates, including targeted job fairs, career counseling and policy incentives for starting businesses. The efforts are aimed at providing continuous support to graduates who have not yet secured jobs after leaving school.

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The national employment service platform under the Ministry of Education is hosting ongoing online job fairs. A plan to promote 1,000 micro majors and 1,000 vocational training courses has improved graduates' employability in fields with limited demand.

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Local authorities and universities are also providing employment services. In Jilin province, a recent online job fair featured 4,000 positions from 500 companies. Li Xinying, a 2025 graduate from Tonghua Normal University, connected with a biopharmaceutical company at the event. The province has facilitated the creation of more than 121,000 new jobs by requiring every industry and business management department to contribute to employment promotion, said Chen Lei of the provincial education department.

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Other provinces are offering financial incentives to encourage the employment of graduates. Henan has raised the loan limit for eligible small and micro businesses to 50 million yuan ($7 million), while Jiangsu has granted a one-time subsidy of 1,000 yuan per person to companies that retain more than half of their interns.

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Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, fully implemented an employment expansion subsidy in the first half of this year, distributing 19.16 million yuan. The initiative spurred the hiring of more than 19,000 college graduates and unemployed young people.

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The Education Ministry is also organizing large-scale job matching events between companies and universities, particularly in central and western regions. Local education authorities are working with human resource departments to hold "doorstep" job fairs to make job hunting more accessible.

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Private companies are also playing a role in the initiative. Chinese tech company Huawei plans to hire more than 10,000 graduates in 2025, while e-commerce giant JD.com is offering more than 18,000 positions to 2025 graduates, adding to the 50,000 positions it has provided to students over the past three years.

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To foster a supportive environment for startups, human resources departments are offering aid to young entrepreneurs. Eligible graduates can obtain government-subsidized loans of up to 300,000 yuan, while small businesses can receive loans of up to 4 million yuan.

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Government-funded business incubators are providing free office space to new entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship training camps and startup support centers have also been established to provide comprehensive services.

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The Education Ministry has launched a post-graduation employment service mini-program to offer ongoing job placement support. The program uses a national database to match graduates with suitable positions based on their academic backgrounds and career aspirations.

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Nationwide measures have been rolled out to boost employment for college graduates, including targeted job fairs, career counseling and policy incentives for starting businesses. The efforts are aimed at providing continuous support to graduates who have not yet secured jobs after leaving school.

\n

The national employment service platform under the Ministry of Education is hosting ongoing online job fairs. A plan to promote 1,000 micro majors and 1,000 vocational training courses has improved graduates' employability in fields with limited demand.

\n

Local authorities and universities are also providing employment services. In Jilin province, a recent online job fair featured 4,000 positions from 500 companies. Li Xinying, a 2025 graduate from Tonghua Normal University, connected with a biopharmaceutical company at the event. The province has facilitated the creation of more than 121,000 new jobs by requiring every industry and business management department to contribute to employment promotion, said Chen Lei of the provincial education department.

\n

Other provinces are offering financial incentives to encourage the employment of graduates. Henan has raised the loan limit for eligible small and micro businesses to 50 million yuan ($7 million), while Jiangsu has granted a one-time subsidy of 1,000 yuan per person to companies that retain more than half of their interns.

\n

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, fully implemented an employment expansion subsidy in the first half of this year, distributing 19.16 million yuan. The initiative spurred the hiring of more than 19,000 college graduates and unemployed young people.

\n

The Education Ministry is also organizing large-scale job matching events between companies and universities, particularly in central and western regions. Local education authorities are working with human resource departments to hold "doorstep" job fairs to make job hunting more accessible.

\n

Private companies are also playing a role in the initiative. Chinese tech company Huawei plans to hire more than 10,000 graduates in 2025, while e-commerce giant JD.com is offering more than 18,000 positions to 2025 graduates, adding to the 50,000 positions it has provided to students over the past three years.

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To foster a supportive environment for startups, human resources departments are offering aid to young entrepreneurs. Eligible graduates can obtain government-subsidized loans of up to 300,000 yuan, while small businesses can receive loans of up to 4 million yuan.

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Government-funded business incubators are providing free office space to new entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship training camps and startup support centers have also been established to provide comprehensive services.

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The Education Ministry has launched a post-graduation employment service mini-program to offer ongoing job placement support. The program uses a national database to match graduates with suitable positions based on their academic backgrounds and career aspirations.

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zhaoyimeng@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Heilongjiang Provincial Archives released a historical document on Wednesday that confirms the exact time and place of General Yang Jingyu's death in 1940, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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According to the document, Yang died at 4:30 pm on Feb 23,1940, at an altitude of 490 meters, about 5 kilometers southwest of what was then Mengjiang county in Jilin province, now known as Jingyu county.

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Yang, born Ma Shangde, was a national hero who led the First Route of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).

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The document, dated March 16,1940, and titled "Notification from the Suiyang Border Police Unit Regarding the Shooting of Yang Jingyu", states that at 3 pm on Feb 23, four villagers from Baoan village in Mengjiang reported to the Japanese-controlled Mengjiang County Police Station that "a bandit is forcibly demanding food". Based on their description of the man's appearance and clothing, Japanese military police officers suspected it was Yang.

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Fifteen of the officers, guided by the villagers, arrived at Baoan at 3:30 pm. At around 4 pm, they found Yang on high ground south of the county at an altitude of 703 meters and pursued him to the Sandaomengjiang River.

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According to the record, "at 4:30 pm, near an altitude of 490 meters above sea level, 5 kilometers southwest of Mengjiang county," Yang heroically sacrificed his life. The body was verified on the spot by several of Yang's subordinates and confirmed to be Yang Jingyu."

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The document also details what Yang was carrying at the time of his death: one Mauser pistol with 160 bullets, two Colt pistols with 70 bullets, 6,660 Manchukuo yuan, a notebook and a watch.

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Zhao Qian, a researcher at the archives who translated the document, said the internal notification, marked "secret", was used by Japanese military police officers to boast of their so-called victory.

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"It exposes the brutal nature of the Japanese invasion and corroborates the high status of General Yang Jingyu among the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and the people," Zhao said. "His presence terrified the Japanese invaders."

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Yun Zhanjun, director of the Editing and Research Department of the Northeast China Revolutionary Martyrs' Memorial Hall in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, explained the approximate purchasing power of the Manchukuo yuan in 1940.

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"The price of 50 kilograms of pork was 35 yuan, and 6,660 yuan could buy a lot of things," Yun said. "Yang's unwillingness to abandon his valuable weapons and funds until death shows his strong will to fight for the long term."

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After Yang's death, the Japanese dissected his body, finding only undigested blades of grass, cotton batting and tree bark in his stomach, but not a single grain of rice. He had gone five days without food before his death.

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In 1946, Mengjiang was renamed Jingyu in his memory.

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zhouhuiying@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Heilongjiang Provincial Archives released a historical document on Wednesday that confirms the exact time and place of General Yang Jingyu's death in 1940, Xinhua News Agency reported.

\n

According to the document, Yang died at 4:30 pm on Feb 23,1940, at an altitude of 490 meters, about 5 kilometers southwest of what was then Mengjiang county in Jilin province, now known as Jingyu county.

\n

Yang, born Ma Shangde, was a national hero who led the First Route of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45).

\n

The document, dated March 16,1940, and titled "Notification from the Suiyang Border Police Unit Regarding the Shooting of Yang Jingyu", states that at 3 pm on Feb 23, four villagers from Baoan village in Mengjiang reported to the Japanese-controlled Mengjiang County Police Station that "a bandit is forcibly demanding food". Based on their description of the man's appearance and clothing, Japanese military police officers suspected it was Yang.

\n

Fifteen of the officers, guided by the villagers, arrived at Baoan at 3:30 pm. At around 4 pm, they found Yang on high ground south of the county at an altitude of 703 meters and pursued him to the Sandaomengjiang River.

\n

According to the record, "at 4:30 pm, near an altitude of 490 meters above sea level, 5 kilometers southwest of Mengjiang county," Yang heroically sacrificed his life. The body was verified on the spot by several of Yang's subordinates and confirmed to be Yang Jingyu."

\n

The document also details what Yang was carrying at the time of his death: one Mauser pistol with 160 bullets, two Colt pistols with 70 bullets, 6,660 Manchukuo yuan, a notebook and a watch.

\n

Zhao Qian, a researcher at the archives who translated the document, said the internal notification, marked "secret", was used by Japanese military police officers to boast of their so-called victory.

\n

"It exposes the brutal nature of the Japanese invasion and corroborates the high status of General Yang Jingyu among the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and the people," Zhao said. "His presence terrified the Japanese invaders."

\n

Yun Zhanjun, director of the Editing and Research Department of the Northeast China Revolutionary Martyrs' Memorial Hall in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, explained the approximate purchasing power of the Manchukuo yuan in 1940.

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"The price of 50 kilograms of pork was 35 yuan, and 6,660 yuan could buy a lot of things," Yun said. "Yang's unwillingness to abandon his valuable weapons and funds until death shows his strong will to fight for the long term."

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After Yang's death, the Japanese dissected his body, finding only undigested blades of grass, cotton batting and tree bark in his stomach, but not a single grain of rice. He had gone five days without food before his death.

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In 1946, Mengjiang was renamed Jingyu in his memory.

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Jiang Yanchen, a 21-year-old man from Dezhou, Shandong province, who once lived with his upper body severely deformed, was discharged from a hospital in Sichuan province recently after four surgeries successfully straightened his spine.

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Jiang was in critical condition when he came to the hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan, in August 2024 to seek medical treatment from Liang Yijian, a renowned expert in severe spinal deformities.

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The extreme reverse folding of his spine had severely compressed his chest and abdominal cavities, squeezing his organs into a tiny space. He also suffered from respiratory failure, with oxygen levels in his blood far below normal, putting him at constant risk of brain edema or coma due to blood acidosis, Liang said.

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When Jiang was 2 years old, he walked on his toes without his heels touching the ground and was unable to squat down on his own. He underwent a tendon lengthening procedure, but what seemed at first like a minor episode in his growth soon gave way to a far more difficult challenge.

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Initially, his backward-tilting head could still be gently straightened with assistance, but over time, his neck gradually stiffened. By the time he was in junior high school, his body bent backward in an extreme reverse fold, with his head nearly touching his hips, leaving a gap of less than a palm's width between them.

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"Without surgery, his condition was likely fatal. With surgery, the risks were extremely high, but there was hope," Liang said. He described the operation as far more complex than standard spinal corrections, calling it "the ceiling of surgical difficulty".

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Adding to the challenge was that Jiang's bone density was even lower than that of a typical 60-year-old woman. The surgical team had to prepare for numerous potential emergencies, including anesthesia complications, respiratory issues, major bleeding, paralysis and circulatory failure.

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From December last year to June this year, Liang and his team performed four surgeries on Jiang, ultimately correcting approximately 170 degrees of curvature.

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"He is an incredibly strong man," Liang said. "Despite his severe disability, he studied hard and passed the national college entrance exam. He showed tremendous perseverance, adhering to more than six hours of daily rehabilitation, which was very demanding."

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Though his condition was worsening, Jiang learned to adapt to his physical changes, managing daily tasks such as getting dressed and brushing his teeth on his own. At school, he knelt on his chair, constantly adjusting his posture to see the blackboard clearly.

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Yu Meiying, his mother, offered her full support. Teachers and classmates also lent a helping hand, with two students assigned to assist him up and down the stairs daily.

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Jiang completed high school and took the national college entrance exam lying face down on a yoga mat in 2022. He was admitted to Dezhou University in the city.

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"I hope next year when I return for a follow-up medical check, I can walk to see pandas on my own," Jiang said.

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He is now preparing to return to the university campus he has long missed and has already started making plans to pursue postgraduate studies.

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"The surgery goes beyond helping one patient stand up straight; it also provides a reproducible diagnosis and treatment path for similar cases around the world," Liang said.

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The team is compiling clinical data and technical details from the four operations and plans to share their experiences through international medical journals.

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In a moving moment, Jiang, using assistive devices, stood up and took brief steps on his own at a news conference held on Monday afternoon at Chengdu BOE Hospital to announce the success of the world's first corrective surgery for a person with a severe reverse folding spine deformity.

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Jiang was in critical condition when he came to the hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan, in August 2024 to seek medical treatment from Liang Yijian, a renowned expert in severe spinal deformities.

\n

The extreme reverse folding of his spine had severely compressed his chest and abdominal cavities, squeezing his organs into a tiny space. He also suffered from respiratory failure, with oxygen levels in his blood far below normal, putting him at constant risk of brain edema or coma due to blood acidosis, Liang said.

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When Jiang was 2 years old, he walked on his toes without his heels touching the ground and was unable to squat down on his own. He underwent a tendon lengthening procedure, but what seemed at first like a minor episode in his growth soon gave way to a far more difficult challenge.

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Initially, his backward-tilting head could still be gently straightened with assistance, but over time, his neck gradually stiffened. By the time he was in junior high school, his body bent backward in an extreme reverse fold, with his head nearly touching his hips, leaving a gap of less than a palm's width between them.

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"Without surgery, his condition was likely fatal. With surgery, the risks were extremely high, but there was hope," Liang said. He described the operation as far more complex than standard spinal corrections, calling it "the ceiling of surgical difficulty".

\n

Adding to the challenge was that Jiang's bone density was even lower than that of a typical 60-year-old woman. The surgical team had to prepare for numerous potential emergencies, including anesthesia complications, respiratory issues, major bleeding, paralysis and circulatory failure.

\n

From December last year to June this year, Liang and his team performed four surgeries on Jiang, ultimately correcting approximately 170 degrees of curvature.

\n

"He is an incredibly strong man," Liang said. "Despite his severe disability, he studied hard and passed the national college entrance exam. He showed tremendous perseverance, adhering to more than six hours of daily rehabilitation, which was very demanding."

\n

Though his condition was worsening, Jiang learned to adapt to his physical changes, managing daily tasks such as getting dressed and brushing his teeth on his own. At school, he knelt on his chair, constantly adjusting his posture to see the blackboard clearly.

\n

Yu Meiying, his mother, offered her full support. Teachers and classmates also lent a helping hand, with two students assigned to assist him up and down the stairs daily.

\n

Jiang completed high school and took the national college entrance exam lying face down on a yoga mat in 2022. He was admitted to Dezhou University in the city.

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"I hope next year when I return for a follow-up medical check, I can walk to see pandas on my own," Jiang said.

\n

He is now preparing to return to the university campus he has long missed and has already started making plans to pursue postgraduate studies.

\n

"The surgery goes beyond helping one patient stand up straight; it also provides a reproducible diagnosis and treatment path for similar cases around the world," Liang said.

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The team is compiling clinical data and technical details from the four operations and plans to share their experiences through international medical journals.

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zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn

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Vehicles navigate a waterlogged section of road in Beijing's Chaoyang district following heavy rainfall in the city on Wednesday.

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Northern China is facing a new wave of heavy rainfall, which increases the risk of secondary disasters due to previous downpours that have exceeded the seasonal average, according to Weather China, a website affiliated with the China Meteorological Administration.

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The heavy rain that began on Monday started to affect the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Liaoning province on Wednesday. The rainfall is expected to subside by Thursday, with notable showers mainly in eastern Liaoning and southeastern Jilin province, Weather China said.

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It said the rainstorm currently affecting northern China, which is expected to clear by Friday, comes with abundant moisture and significant totals, adding that although the storm is not as intense as midsummer storms, the rain will be prolonged with an "autumn rain" feel.

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However, areas closer to the subtropical high, such as central and southern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, and southern Hebei, should be cautious of strong storms, which may bring short-term heavy rain and strong gusts, it said.

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With substantial rainfall in already saturated areas, the risk of secondary disasters increases. Since last week, rainfall in many areas of North and Northeast China has more than doubled the seasonal average, it added.

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This unusual weather pattern is driven by a strong subtropical high positioned farther north, channeling warm, moist winds into the region, according to Weather China.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a geological disaster weather risk warning. From 8 pm on Tuesday to 8 pm on Wednesday, a yellow alert, the third highest of the four-tier warning system, was issued for most parts of northern China. Southwest Beijing saw an orange alert, the second-highest warning.

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During the same period, the Ministry of Water Resources and the administration issued an orange alert for flash flood disasters, the second highest of the four-tier warning system, in parts of Beijing and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, as well as parts of Hebei, Shanxi and Gansu provinces.

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Xin Xin, chief weather analyst at Weather China, said that although the heat hasn't ended in northern China, the region can expect more dry days after Thursday. Even if daytime temperatures are high, nights will be cooler, making it comfortable enough to sleep without air conditioning.

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Authorities in South China should keep an eye on potential typhoon activity, the Weather China said.

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Typhoon Kajiki has moved on, but a new tropical disturbance surfaced on Wednesday. The disturbance could develop into a tropical depression or typhoon and is expected to move northwest toward the South China coast.

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Vehicles navigate a waterlogged section of road in Beijing's Chaoyang district following heavy rainfall in the city on Wednesday.

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Northern China is facing a new wave of heavy rainfall, which increases the risk of secondary disasters due to previous downpours that have exceeded the seasonal average, according to Weather China, a website affiliated with the China Meteorological Administration.

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The heavy rain that began on Monday started to affect the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Liaoning province on Wednesday. The rainfall is expected to subside by Thursday, with notable showers mainly in eastern Liaoning and southeastern Jilin province, Weather China said.

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It said the rainstorm currently affecting northern China, which is expected to clear by Friday, comes with abundant moisture and significant totals, adding that although the storm is not as intense as midsummer storms, the rain will be prolonged with an "autumn rain" feel.

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However, areas closer to the subtropical high, such as central and southern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, and southern Hebei, should be cautious of strong storms, which may bring short-term heavy rain and strong gusts, it said.

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With substantial rainfall in already saturated areas, the risk of secondary disasters increases. Since last week, rainfall in many areas of North and Northeast China has more than doubled the seasonal average, it added.

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This unusual weather pattern is driven by a strong subtropical high positioned farther north, channeling warm, moist winds into the region, according to Weather China.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a geological disaster weather risk warning. From 8 pm on Tuesday to 8 pm on Wednesday, a yellow alert, the third highest of the four-tier warning system, was issued for most parts of northern China. Southwest Beijing saw an orange alert, the second-highest warning.

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During the same period, the Ministry of Water Resources and the administration issued an orange alert for flash flood disasters, the second highest of the four-tier warning system, in parts of Beijing and the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, as well as parts of Hebei, Shanxi and Gansu provinces.

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Xin Xin, chief weather analyst at Weather China, said that although the heat hasn't ended in northern China, the region can expect more dry days after Thursday. Even if daytime temperatures are high, nights will be cooler, making it comfortable enough to sleep without air conditioning.

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Authorities in South China should keep an eye on potential typhoon activity, the Weather China said.

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Typhoon Kajiki has moved on, but a new tropical disturbance surfaced on Wednesday. The disturbance could develop into a tropical depression or typhoon and is expected to move northwest toward the South China coast.

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lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn

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China plans to expand its national surface water monitoring network during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period by including more than 200 tributaries and small water bodies that play a strong role in people's daily lives, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Tuesday.

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The initiative is intended to make monitoring better reflect water conditions near the public, Jiang Huohua, head of the ministry's department of water ecology and environment, said at a news conference.

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The announcement comes as China has seen steady improvements in surface water quality, though many problems associated with pollution that affect daily life remain, Jiang said.

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Following nine consecutive years of progress, the share of surface water rated at Grade III or better reached 90.4 percent in 2024, compared with 64.5 percent in 2015, he said. Further improvement is anticipated this year. The country has a five-tier system for surface water quality, with Grade I the highest.

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Jiang attributed the gains to a series of measures rolled out nationwide. As of June, environmental officials had surveyed 580,000 kilometers of shoreline across seven major river basins, identifying 360,000 drainage outlets. More than 90 percent of violations linked to the outlets have been rectified, he said.

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The ministry has also promoted construction of centralized sewage treatment facilities in major industrial parks, particularly in the Yangtze and Yellow River basins. To date, 2,700 sewage treatment plants have been built, and 3,500 problems related to inadequate pipe networks and malfunctions have been fixed.

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He cautioned, however, that overall improvement does not mean all local water pollution problems have been solved.

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Jiang said he has recently seen online complaints from residents in various regions about water pollution, with some cases leading to the death of trees, fish and shrimp. Some complaints have drawn wide public attention.

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"This reminds us that the protection of the aquatic ecological environment should not only focus on metrics and data, but also on the feelings and voices of the people," he said.

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Jiang also noted progress in cleaning up black and odorous water bodies in urban areas. As of June, more than 3,000 such bodies in cities at the prefecture level and above had been eliminated. In county-level cities, more than 90 percent of over 400 such water bodies had been removed, he said.

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The ministry will work with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to consolidate these improvements, Jiang said.

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"We will establish a mechanism to prevent treated water bodies from reverting to their black and odorous states, ensuring they remain clean and transform into picturesque landscapes for local residents," he said.

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China plans to expand its national surface water monitoring network during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period by including more than 200 tributaries and small water bodies that play a strong role in people's daily lives, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on Tuesday.

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The initiative is intended to make monitoring better reflect water conditions near the public, Jiang Huohua, head of the ministry's department of water ecology and environment, said at a news conference.

\n

The announcement comes as China has seen steady improvements in surface water quality, though many problems associated with pollution that affect daily life remain, Jiang said.

\n

Following nine consecutive years of progress, the share of surface water rated at Grade III or better reached 90.4 percent in 2024, compared with 64.5 percent in 2015, he said. Further improvement is anticipated this year. The country has a five-tier system for surface water quality, with Grade I the highest.

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Jiang attributed the gains to a series of measures rolled out nationwide. As of June, environmental officials had surveyed 580,000 kilometers of shoreline across seven major river basins, identifying 360,000 drainage outlets. More than 90 percent of violations linked to the outlets have been rectified, he said.

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The ministry has also promoted construction of centralized sewage treatment facilities in major industrial parks, particularly in the Yangtze and Yellow River basins. To date, 2,700 sewage treatment plants have been built, and 3,500 problems related to inadequate pipe networks and malfunctions have been fixed.

\n

He cautioned, however, that overall improvement does not mean all local water pollution problems have been solved.

\n

Jiang said he has recently seen online complaints from residents in various regions about water pollution, with some cases leading to the death of trees, fish and shrimp. Some complaints have drawn wide public attention.

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"This reminds us that the protection of the aquatic ecological environment should not only focus on metrics and data, but also on the feelings and voices of the people," he said.

\n

Jiang also noted progress in cleaning up black and odorous water bodies in urban areas. As of June, more than 3,000 such bodies in cities at the prefecture level and above had been eliminated. In county-level cities, more than 90 percent of over 400 such water bodies had been removed, he said.

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The ministry will work with the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to consolidate these improvements, Jiang said.

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"We will establish a mechanism to prevent treated water bodies from reverting to their black and odorous states, ensuring they remain clean and transform into picturesque landscapes for local residents," he said.

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More Taiwan residents are supporting and participating in cross-Strait exchanges despite restrictions imposed by the Democratic Progressive Party, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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In late June, the mainland announced that starting July 1, the fee for Taiwan residents applying for a mainland travel permit for the first time would be waived. The policy has been widely recognized and praised on the island.

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Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a news conference that since the policy took effect, there has been a notable surge in the number of applications for travel permits from first-time applicants.

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In July, the number of applications rose 22 percent from the previous month, with 72 percent of applicants under age 45.

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"This indicates a clear rise in the willingness of young people in Taiwan to visit and engage with the mainland," Zhu said.

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She added that the mainland also saw a substantial increase in first-time visitors from Taiwan. In July, the number of first-time visitors grew 33 percent compared with the previous month.

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"We will continue to introduce more policies that benefit Taiwan people and create better conditions for cross-Strait exchanges and interactions," Zhu said, encouraging more Taiwan residents to "embark on the journey to witness the real and multifaceted mainland".

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From Sept 11 to 14, an expo showcasing popular products from Taiwan will be held in Dongguan, Guangdong province, aiming to help Taiwan enterprises expand into the domestic market. Nearly 600 enterprises and more than 2,000 buyers have registered, Zhu said.

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"The event aims to support Taiwan compatriots and businesses in seizing opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and building a common market across the Strait," she said.

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A cross-Strait youth exchange event taking place in Shanghai in August is also expected to attract more than 2,000 young participants from Taiwan, Zhu said.

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She noted that many Taiwan netizens are posting videos on social media platforms that objectively share information about the mainland, often commenting, "We are one family across the Strait, we are all Chinese."

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"We welcome more Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland and experience the pride of being Chinese together," she said.

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Zhu also said Taiwan residents can open accounts on mainland social media platforms, such as Douyin and Bilibili, to share information with mainland netizens as long as they apply according to the rules.

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"We are pleased to see netizens from both sides of the Strait enhancing mutual understanding, learning from each other, following and liking each other's content in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, thereby strengthening friendships and well-being," she said.

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More Taiwan residents are supporting and participating in cross-Strait exchanges despite restrictions imposed by the Democratic Progressive Party, a Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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In late June, the mainland announced that starting July 1, the fee for Taiwan residents applying for a mainland travel permit for the first time would be waived. The policy has been widely recognized and praised on the island.

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Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a news conference that since the policy took effect, there has been a notable surge in the number of applications for travel permits from first-time applicants.

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In July, the number of applications rose 22 percent from the previous month, with 72 percent of applicants under age 45.

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"This indicates a clear rise in the willingness of young people in Taiwan to visit and engage with the mainland," Zhu said.

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She added that the mainland also saw a substantial increase in first-time visitors from Taiwan. In July, the number of first-time visitors grew 33 percent compared with the previous month.

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"We will continue to introduce more policies that benefit Taiwan people and create better conditions for cross-Strait exchanges and interactions," Zhu said, encouraging more Taiwan residents to "embark on the journey to witness the real and multifaceted mainland".

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From Sept 11 to 14, an expo showcasing popular products from Taiwan will be held in Dongguan, Guangdong province, aiming to help Taiwan enterprises expand into the domestic market. Nearly 600 enterprises and more than 2,000 buyers have registered, Zhu said.

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"The event aims to support Taiwan compatriots and businesses in seizing opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and building a common market across the Strait," she said.

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A cross-Strait youth exchange event taking place in Shanghai in August is also expected to attract more than 2,000 young participants from Taiwan, Zhu said.

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She noted that many Taiwan netizens are posting videos on social media platforms that objectively share information about the mainland, often commenting, "We are one family across the Strait, we are all Chinese."

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"We welcome more Taiwan compatriots to visit the mainland and experience the pride of being Chinese together," she said.

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Zhu also said Taiwan residents can open accounts on mainland social media platforms, such as Douyin and Bilibili, to share information with mainland netizens as long as they apply according to the rules.

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"We are pleased to see netizens from both sides of the Strait enhancing mutual understanding, learning from each other, following and liking each other's content in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, thereby strengthening friendships and well-being," she said.

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A surge of mushroom pickers on Dali's Cangshan Mountains has scarred fragile alpine meadows, prompting Yunnan authorities to impose strict limitations on harvesting as experts warn that over-foraging could threaten biodiversity and disrupt the local ecosystem.

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Authorities in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture announced the crackdown on Sunday, citing a summer influx of more than 10,000 visitors per day in the Cangshan range.

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"We will conduct comprehensive inspections and adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward illegal activities such as unauthorized tourism and commercial mushroom-picking that harm the ecological environment," Chen Zhenyong, governor of the prefecture, said at a meeting.

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During the summer holiday, short videos and images promoting "mushroom-picking in Dali" have been prominent on platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. The posts highlighted picking and photo-taking as attractions, drawing large crowds. Some accounts recruited visitors by charging fees ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan, offering foraging tools or even processing collected mushrooms for consumption.

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In Yanghe village, once-lush forest areas have been trampled bare by tourists, China Central Television reported.

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Environmental volunteers and experts warn that reckless foraging has already damaged the natural ecosystem.

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"When tourists rake through the areas, the mycelium — the vegetative part of the fungus — is exposed to sunlight and dies, losing its ability to regenerate and produce mushrooms in the future," Wang Bin, an environmental volunteer, told CCTV.

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If a growing environment is destroyed, it can take at least five to 10 years for new wild mushrooms to return, experts say.

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Wild mushrooms play a crucial role in decomposing lignin and cellulose, two of the hardest natural materials to break down in dead leaves and branches. They also support the growth of other fungi and plants. Once grown, mushrooms provide food for insects and small mammals.

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"Mushrooms are decomposers. Without them, natural materials in the forest cannot be broken down, and the protective effects on plants may diminish," said Zhao Ruilin, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. "Plant disease resistance could decrease, reducing the forest's overall functionality."

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As incidents of picking increase, mushrooms in low-altitude areas have become scarce. Foraging groups are now moving higher into the mountains, with some tourists entering restricted national nature reserve areas.

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The prefecture's notice said illegal foraging and related activities would be dealt with strictly under the law.

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Authorities also warned of poisoning risks. Tourists with little knowledge of wild mushrooms often misidentify them.

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"Even experienced locals suffer poisonings every year, let alone unprofessional tour guides," said Zhao Changlin, a professor at Southwest Forestry University. "Some tourists actually take the mushrooms back and eat them. The consequences could be dire."

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Between 2012 and 2023, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 3,229 mushroom poisoning cases and 710 deaths, according to a study published in China CDC Weekly. The cases accounted for 21.87 percent of reported foodborne poisoning incidents in that period.

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A surge of mushroom pickers on Dali's Cangshan Mountains has scarred fragile alpine meadows, prompting Yunnan authorities to impose strict limitations on harvesting as experts warn that over-foraging could threaten biodiversity and disrupt the local ecosystem.

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Authorities in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture announced the crackdown on Sunday, citing a summer influx of more than 10,000 visitors per day in the Cangshan range.

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"We will conduct comprehensive inspections and adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward illegal activities such as unauthorized tourism and commercial mushroom-picking that harm the ecological environment," Chen Zhenyong, governor of the prefecture, said at a meeting.

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During the summer holiday, short videos and images promoting "mushroom-picking in Dali" have been prominent on platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. The posts highlighted picking and photo-taking as attractions, drawing large crowds. Some accounts recruited visitors by charging fees ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan, offering foraging tools or even processing collected mushrooms for consumption.

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In Yanghe village, once-lush forest areas have been trampled bare by tourists, China Central Television reported.

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Environmental volunteers and experts warn that reckless foraging has already damaged the natural ecosystem.

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"When tourists rake through the areas, the mycelium — the vegetative part of the fungus — is exposed to sunlight and dies, losing its ability to regenerate and produce mushrooms in the future," Wang Bin, an environmental volunteer, told CCTV.

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If a growing environment is destroyed, it can take at least five to 10 years for new wild mushrooms to return, experts say.

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Wild mushrooms play a crucial role in decomposing lignin and cellulose, two of the hardest natural materials to break down in dead leaves and branches. They also support the growth of other fungi and plants. Once grown, mushrooms provide food for insects and small mammals.

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"Mushrooms are decomposers. Without them, natural materials in the forest cannot be broken down, and the protective effects on plants may diminish," said Zhao Ruilin, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. "Plant disease resistance could decrease, reducing the forest's overall functionality."

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As incidents of picking increase, mushrooms in low-altitude areas have become scarce. Foraging groups are now moving higher into the mountains, with some tourists entering restricted national nature reserve areas.

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The prefecture's notice said illegal foraging and related activities would be dealt with strictly under the law.

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Authorities also warned of poisoning risks. Tourists with little knowledge of wild mushrooms often misidentify them.

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"Even experienced locals suffer poisonings every year, let alone unprofessional tour guides," said Zhao Changlin, a professor at Southwest Forestry University. "Some tourists actually take the mushrooms back and eat them. The consequences could be dire."

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Between 2012 and 2023, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 3,229 mushroom poisoning cases and 710 deaths, according to a study published in China CDC Weekly. The cases accounted for 21.87 percent of reported foodborne poisoning incidents in that period.

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Contact the writers at liyingqing@chinadaily.com.cn

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Dredgers Junguang (front) and Tongjun are undocked in Qidong, Jiangsu province, on Tuesday. Each vessel has a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters and a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters.

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Two super-sized dredgers, each with a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters, were undocked on Tuesday in Qidong, Jiangsu province.

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The vessels, designed, researched, developed and built independently by Chinese companies, are the largest of their kind in Asia.

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Named Tongjun and Junguang, the dredgers are the result of a collaborative national effort. They were designed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China in Shanghai, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp, and built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co, according to Yan Bing, deputy chief engineer of Shanghai Zhenhua.

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"The project significantly advanced the localization of key equipment, with critical ship systems utilizing high-quality domestic brands. The overall localization rate for all onboard equipment has reached 95 percent," Yan said.

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The vessels measure at 198 meters in length and 38.5 meters in width, with a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters. They are also equipped with an independently developed intelligent control system, said Zha Changmiao, executive director of China Communications Construction Co's Party Committee, on Tuesday.

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Zha said dredgers are crucial for infrastructure projects such as waterway excavation and port construction, as seen in the Suez Canal. They have also played a role in major national endeavors, including coastal land reclamation and island building.

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The design of the dredgers highlight intelligence, efficiency, versatility and environmental friendliness, said Qin Bin, deputy general manager and chief engineer of CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co.

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"This advanced design has brought about exceptional operational performance, including powerful soil-breaking ability, a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters, long-distance transport and an extended pumping range for land reclamation," Qin said.

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Each vessel is equipped with a fully self-developed intelligent dredging operating system and is expected to emit 19 percent less carbon than traditional ones, Qin added.

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Fei Long, chief expert of China State Shipbuilding Corp and deputy chief engineer of the Marine Design and Research Institute of China, said the project is a landmark achievement for the dredging industry.

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"We faced immense challenges, including an extremely tight construction timeline, extensive cross operations and exceptionally high precision requirements," Fei said.

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To address these challenges, the team deployed two independent production lines and assembled two specialized, highly skilled shipbuilding teams, according to Fei.

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China's marine economy continues to expand, with the total marine output value exceeding 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion), said Jiang Song, executive general manager of China Communications Construction Co's dredging division and chairman of CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Co.

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"The consistent expansion of international trade and port throughput has further driven demand for dredging and waterway infrastructure, accelerating the development of larger and deeper ports," Jiang said.

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He added that countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, are showing strong demand for large-scale land reclamation, deep-water port construction and mineral mining projects, indicating substantial market potential.

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wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

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Dredgers Junguang (front) and Tongjun are undocked in Qidong, Jiangsu province, on Tuesday. Each vessel has a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters and a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters.

\n\n

Two super-sized dredgers, each with a capacity of 35,000 cubic meters, were undocked on Tuesday in Qidong, Jiangsu province.

\n

The vessels, designed, researched, developed and built independently by Chinese companies, are the largest of their kind in Asia.

\n

Named Tongjun and Junguang, the dredgers are the result of a collaborative national effort. They were designed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China in Shanghai, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp, and built by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co, according to Yan Bing, deputy chief engineer of Shanghai Zhenhua.

\n

"The project significantly advanced the localization of key equipment, with critical ship systems utilizing high-quality domestic brands. The overall localization rate for all onboard equipment has reached 95 percent," Yan said.

\n

The vessels measure at 198 meters in length and 38.5 meters in width, with a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters. They are also equipped with an independently developed intelligent control system, said Zha Changmiao, executive director of China Communications Construction Co's Party Committee, on Tuesday.

\n

Zha said dredgers are crucial for infrastructure projects such as waterway excavation and port construction, as seen in the Suez Canal. They have also played a role in major national endeavors, including coastal land reclamation and island building.

\n

The design of the dredgers highlight intelligence, efficiency, versatility and environmental friendliness, said Qin Bin, deputy general manager and chief engineer of CCCC Tianjin Dredging Co.

\n

"This advanced design has brought about exceptional operational performance, including powerful soil-breaking ability, a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters, long-distance transport and an extended pumping range for land reclamation," Qin said.

\n

Each vessel is equipped with a fully self-developed intelligent dredging operating system and is expected to emit 19 percent less carbon than traditional ones, Qin added.

\n

Fei Long, chief expert of China State Shipbuilding Corp and deputy chief engineer of the Marine Design and Research Institute of China, said the project is a landmark achievement for the dredging industry.

\n

"We faced immense challenges, including an extremely tight construction timeline, extensive cross operations and exceptionally high precision requirements," Fei said.

\n

To address these challenges, the team deployed two independent production lines and assembled two specialized, highly skilled shipbuilding teams, according to Fei.

\n

China's marine economy continues to expand, with the total marine output value exceeding 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion), said Jiang Song, executive general manager of China Communications Construction Co's dredging division and chairman of CCCC Guangzhou Dredging Co.

\n

"The consistent expansion of international trade and port throughput has further driven demand for dredging and waterway infrastructure, accelerating the development of larger and deeper ports," Jiang said.

\n

He added that countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, are showing strong demand for large-scale land reclamation, deep-water port construction and mineral mining projects, indicating substantial market potential.

\n

wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

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A robotic dog developed by DEEP Robotics helps carry luggage for students at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Aug 22.

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The Zhejiang University's Zijingang campus recently turned into an exhibition of innovation as a team of robotic dogs helped welcome new students, building a joyful atmosphere and helping with luggage.

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Three models of robotic dogs developed by DEEP Robotics — the Lite3, the X30 and the Lynx M20 — were deployed to the campus, each assigned with specific tasks ranging from entertainment to heavy lifting duty. These agile machines quickly became the highlight of the event, fascinating both students and parents with their versatility and advanced functionality.

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The Lite3 models were the entertainers of the squad. Capable of dancing to music with moves that include spins, jumps and front flips, these quadruped robots brought energy and excitement to the crowd. They also served drinks to newcomers with steady precision, a feature that impressed many.

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Facilitating their playful actions were lightweight bodies, high-torque joint modules and sophisticated motion control algorithms. These features enable the robots to perform complex tasks such as crossing gaps and greeting people with remarkable fluidity.

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The X30 models did the heavy lifting. Capable of carrying luggage weighing up to 85 kilograms with ease, they took over the role traditionally played by parents and student volunteers.

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The X30s navigated stairs, stone paths and other uneven terrain while steadily transporting suitcases and supplies marked with the university's logo. Equipped with multi-sensor fusion technology, they identified obstacles and adapted their paths in real-time, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of cargo. Their reliability and strength instantly attracted the attention of onlookers, many of whom took photographs while marveling at the robots' abilities.

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The Lynx M20 model stood out with its hybrid wheel-leg design, which combines speed with stability. It switched seamlessly between rolling on flat ground and walking on stairs or up slopes. Even on wet or uneven surfaces after rain, the robot was still able to maintain its balance and transport items securely.

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This adaptability enables it to navigate common campus obstacles such as speed bumps and ramps, earning it the nickname "campus courier".

\n

The robotic dogs developed by DEEP Robotics, a high-tech company founded by Zhu Qiuguo, an associate professor from Zhejiang University, serve as practical examples of how academic research can translate into real-world applications.

\n

More than just tools, they represent a blend of innovation and warmth, offering new students a first glimpse into the university's practical and innovative culture.

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"It's really convenient. I can't even imagine how exhausting carrying luggage would be without help from the robot," said Lin, who was assisted by an X30 model. "Zhejiang University has truly gone to great lengths to help us new students."

\n

Besides Zhejiang University, many other universities in China, including Xi'an Jiaotong University, also applied advance technology to welcome its freshmen, introducing both virtual and physical intelligent assistants to support new students.

\n

The university launched "Jiao Xiaoxin", an AI-powered chatbot built on its AI innovation platform "Jiao Xiaozhi". This smart application combines knowledge bases, workflow systems and large language models to offer services including answering questions, navigation and smart recommendation.

\n

Meanwhile, the humanoid robot "Xun Xiao", developed by the university's robotics institute, met students at several locations on campus. It shook hands and took photographs with newcomers at the south gate of the Xingqing campus, answered questions about campus network services at information desks and even guided students to specific service counters.

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Notably, Xun Xiao appeared at the recently held 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where it demonstrated its strong cross-scene adaptability and interactive functions.

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chenye@chinadaily.com.cn

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A robotic dog developed by DEEP Robotics helps carry luggage for students at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Aug 22.

\n

The Zhejiang University's Zijingang campus recently turned into an exhibition of innovation as a team of robotic dogs helped welcome new students, building a joyful atmosphere and helping with luggage.

\n

Three models of robotic dogs developed by DEEP Robotics — the Lite3, the X30 and the Lynx M20 — were deployed to the campus, each assigned with specific tasks ranging from entertainment to heavy lifting duty. These agile machines quickly became the highlight of the event, fascinating both students and parents with their versatility and advanced functionality.

\n

The Lite3 models were the entertainers of the squad. Capable of dancing to music with moves that include spins, jumps and front flips, these quadruped robots brought energy and excitement to the crowd. They also served drinks to newcomers with steady precision, a feature that impressed many.

\n

Facilitating their playful actions were lightweight bodies, high-torque joint modules and sophisticated motion control algorithms. These features enable the robots to perform complex tasks such as crossing gaps and greeting people with remarkable fluidity.

\n

The X30 models did the heavy lifting. Capable of carrying luggage weighing up to 85 kilograms with ease, they took over the role traditionally played by parents and student volunteers.

\n

The X30s navigated stairs, stone paths and other uneven terrain while steadily transporting suitcases and supplies marked with the university's logo. Equipped with multi-sensor fusion technology, they identified obstacles and adapted their paths in real-time, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of cargo. Their reliability and strength instantly attracted the attention of onlookers, many of whom took photographs while marveling at the robots' abilities.

\n

The Lynx M20 model stood out with its hybrid wheel-leg design, which combines speed with stability. It switched seamlessly between rolling on flat ground and walking on stairs or up slopes. Even on wet or uneven surfaces after rain, the robot was still able to maintain its balance and transport items securely.

\n

This adaptability enables it to navigate common campus obstacles such as speed bumps and ramps, earning it the nickname "campus courier".

\n

The robotic dogs developed by DEEP Robotics, a high-tech company founded by Zhu Qiuguo, an associate professor from Zhejiang University, serve as practical examples of how academic research can translate into real-world applications.

\n

More than just tools, they represent a blend of innovation and warmth, offering new students a first glimpse into the university's practical and innovative culture.

\n

"It's really convenient. I can't even imagine how exhausting carrying luggage would be without help from the robot," said Lin, who was assisted by an X30 model. "Zhejiang University has truly gone to great lengths to help us new students."

\n

Besides Zhejiang University, many other universities in China, including Xi'an Jiaotong University, also applied advance technology to welcome its freshmen, introducing both virtual and physical intelligent assistants to support new students.

\n

The university launched "Jiao Xiaoxin", an AI-powered chatbot built on its AI innovation platform "Jiao Xiaozhi". This smart application combines knowledge bases, workflow systems and large language models to offer services including answering questions, navigation and smart recommendation.

\n

Meanwhile, the humanoid robot "Xun Xiao", developed by the university's robotics institute, met students at several locations on campus. It shook hands and took photographs with newcomers at the south gate of the Xingqing campus, answered questions about campus network services at information desks and even guided students to specific service counters.

\n

Notably, Xun Xiao appeared at the recently held 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, where it demonstrated its strong cross-scene adaptability and interactive functions.

\n

chenye@chinadaily.com.cn

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A Tianjin GiantDC Technology Co worker inspects equipment.

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The GiantDC office building in Tianjin.

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Despite making the extraordinary decision to pivot from being a heavy industry player to a digital industry heavyweight in 2017, Tianjin GiantDC Technology Co, located in Tianjin's Beichen district, has been able to carry over parallels from these two seemingly diametrically opposed businesses.

\n

Taking the leap from making steel to storing data was not as crazy as it sounds in the context of China's large-scale push to move away from polluting heavy industries and the promotion of the digital economy, as demonstrated by the national dual carbon goals and Digital China strategy.

\n

"Saving energy was the key to survival for steel companies. Today, the concept of energy management has become a key part of our way of thinking," said Meng Qingli, director of energy development at GiantDC. "After transforming into a data center, this awareness has become an even more valuable asset."

\n

In January 2017, coal and steel capacity reduction plans were rolled out across China.

\n

Tianjin stepped up its efforts to implement the reform, cutting steelmaking capacity by 1.8 million metric tons that year.

\n

GiantDC, known back then as Tianjin Tianzhong Jiangtian Heavy Industry Co, also responded, shutting down its furnaces and completely transferring its business to a new industry.

\n

"Data centers are an emerging industry," said Meng. "In the early stages, the focus was more on technological breakthroughs rather than energy conservation and emission reduction.

\n

"But now, placing emphasis on energy efficiency has become one of our core competitive advantages, and it has gradually helped raise awareness of energy conservation across the industry."

\n

For data centers, cooling equipment is one of the largest sources of energy consumption.

\n

GiantDC has adopted advanced indirect evaporative cooling technology.

\n

Now widely used in the data center industry as an energy-efficient cooling method, this technology was still a cutting-edge innovation eight years ago, Meng said, adding that it can significantly reduce energy consumption while ensuring effective temperature control.

\n

"We make use of cool outdoor air, which is first filtered and further cooled, then passed through a heat exchange device to transfer heat with the return air from indoors, thereby cooling the equipment," he said. This process is like adding a "heat exchange core" between walls — lowering the temperature while keeping the indoor air clean and stable.

\n

Green park

\n

Beyond the cooling system, many features across the industrial park where GiantDC is located reflect a green, low-carbon philosophy.

\n

South-facing walls and all non-equipment roof areas are covered with photovoltaic panels to supply clean electricity. Less than two kilometers away, a fishery-solar hybrid project is underway, where fish, shrimp, and crabs are cultivated in the water with solar panels installed above to provide shade, creating a symbiotic system of ecology and energy.

\n

The park also employs smart design, with cooling water pipes kept as straight as possible to reduce energy loss during circulation, power supply lines replanned to minimize transmission losses, and a lighting system optimized to avoid wasted electricity.

\n

According to Meng, these energy-saving measures have brought the park's overall power usage effectiveness index down to below 1.22. PUE is a key metric for evaluating a data center's energy efficiency — the lower the number, the higher the efficiency. Most domestic data centers have PUE values of around 1.5.

\n

"Green energy-saving principles run through the entire process," Meng said. "From the very start of planning and construction, this awareness has been deeply embedded at every stage. The results we see today are not the work of a single piece of equipment, but the success of systematic innovation."

\n

Long-term planning

\n

In recent years, green and lowcarbon transformation, along with the development of digital infrastructure, have become key drivers of China's industrial upgrading.

\n

The 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries, issued by the State Council in 2016, proposed building green data centers for the first time.

\n

The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) later emphasized accelerating the construction of a green, low-carbon digital infrastructure system and promoting the deep integration of the digital economy with green development.

\n

Globally, there is a broad consensus on pursuing green, low-carbon and digital growth in parallel. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals call for promoting sustainable industrialization and upgrading infrastructure, identifying the green transition as a critical path for sustainable growth worldwide.

\n

Tricky transition

\n

"Transitioning from a steelmaker to a data center operator, we found many similarities between the two industries — both are high-energy-consuming sectors with huge demands for electricity," Meng said. "Our park has a self-built 220-kilovolt substation with dual incoming lines from two 500-kV provincial loop stations, making our power reliability and stability the best in the Beijing-Tianjin area."

\n

GiantDC has also laid a dedicated internet line from the park to Beijing's data center clusters, ensuring two-way network latency of less than 2 milliseconds — about one-15th of the blink of an eye. This meets the highest deployment standards for cloud computing nodes and supports cutting-edge applications such as autonomous driving.

\n

"GiantDC's successful transformation is a typical example of Beichen district's efforts to optimize its industrial structure and promote green, low-carbon development," said Ding Qinglan, head of Beichen district's bureau of industry and information technology. "Going forward, we will develop more targeted policies based on the specific needs of different industries to help enterprises achieve high-quality, green growth."

\n

In recent years, Beichen district has continued to promote enterprise transformation and upgrading, encouraging companies to explore innovative paths in carbon reduction, pollution control and environmental greening.

\n

As of the end of last year, the district had 20 enterprises included in the Green Manufacturing Unit pool, and 31 projects had received special funds for high-quality manufacturing development, with a focus on building competitive industrial clusters in intelligent equipment manufacturing and biomedicine.

\n

"We hope GiantDC's transformation will not only be a typical case of traditional manufacturing upgrading, but also a replicable path," said Ding. "At the intersection of the digital economy and green development, Beichen will continue to create new runways for more enterprises to take off."

\n

AI evolution

\n

In an era of rapid technological progress, artificial intelligence has created new opportunities for energy-saving innovation.

\n

On a display screen in the park, core operational indicators such as PUE, power load and changes in temperature and humidity scroll in real time. Data that was once hidden in the equipment is now captured and visualized by an intelligent monitoring system.

\n

This is the iSentry Intelligent Monitoring and Operations Management Platform, developed in-house by GiantDC. It continuously monitors the operational status of the data center, with a special focus on analyzing and dynamically adjusting the energy consumption of cooling systems to help achieve more efficient energy-saving goals.

\n

"Cooling equipment has an optimal power-saving state under different seasons and loads. We let the AI system find that optimal point," said Meng.

\n

Using this system, the data center can conduct continuous automated energy scheduling, enabling equipment to operate in a more energy-efficient manner.

\n

While improving operational efficiency, GiantDC is also exploring socially valuable ways of reusing energy. Together with Tianjin University, it has launched a "waste heat recovery for heating" project, aiming to use low-grade waste heat generated by servers to provide winter heating.

\n

"This heat may not be very high in temperature, but it is stable and controllable. If it can be recovered and supplied to nearby communities, it could replace some of the coal or gas heating," said Meng. "This would not only reduce emissions but also ease the energy burden of urban heating.

\n

"We hope this will not just be a single project but a pilot for a new pathway," he said. "Although there are challenges, as long as the policies and conditions are in place, we are ready to move forward — turning some of the heat from our servers into warmth for thousands of households."

\n

yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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A Tianjin GiantDC Technology Co worker inspects equipment.

\n

The GiantDC office building in Tianjin.

\n

Despite making the extraordinary decision to pivot from being a heavy industry player to a digital industry heavyweight in 2017, Tianjin GiantDC Technology Co, located in Tianjin's Beichen district, has been able to carry over parallels from these two seemingly diametrically opposed businesses.

\n

Taking the leap from making steel to storing data was not as crazy as it sounds in the context of China's large-scale push to move away from polluting heavy industries and the promotion of the digital economy, as demonstrated by the national dual carbon goals and Digital China strategy.

\n

"Saving energy was the key to survival for steel companies. Today, the concept of energy management has become a key part of our way of thinking," said Meng Qingli, director of energy development at GiantDC. "After transforming into a data center, this awareness has become an even more valuable asset."

\n

In January 2017, coal and steel capacity reduction plans were rolled out across China.

\n

Tianjin stepped up its efforts to implement the reform, cutting steelmaking capacity by 1.8 million metric tons that year.

\n

GiantDC, known back then as Tianjin Tianzhong Jiangtian Heavy Industry Co, also responded, shutting down its furnaces and completely transferring its business to a new industry.

\n

"Data centers are an emerging industry," said Meng. "In the early stages, the focus was more on technological breakthroughs rather than energy conservation and emission reduction.

\n

"But now, placing emphasis on energy efficiency has become one of our core competitive advantages, and it has gradually helped raise awareness of energy conservation across the industry."

\n

For data centers, cooling equipment is one of the largest sources of energy consumption.

\n

GiantDC has adopted advanced indirect evaporative cooling technology.

\n

Now widely used in the data center industry as an energy-efficient cooling method, this technology was still a cutting-edge innovation eight years ago, Meng said, adding that it can significantly reduce energy consumption while ensuring effective temperature control.

\n

"We make use of cool outdoor air, which is first filtered and further cooled, then passed through a heat exchange device to transfer heat with the return air from indoors, thereby cooling the equipment," he said. This process is like adding a "heat exchange core" between walls — lowering the temperature while keeping the indoor air clean and stable.

\n

Green park

\n

Beyond the cooling system, many features across the industrial park where GiantDC is located reflect a green, low-carbon philosophy.

\n

South-facing walls and all non-equipment roof areas are covered with photovoltaic panels to supply clean electricity. Less than two kilometers away, a fishery-solar hybrid project is underway, where fish, shrimp, and crabs are cultivated in the water with solar panels installed above to provide shade, creating a symbiotic system of ecology and energy.

\n

The park also employs smart design, with cooling water pipes kept as straight as possible to reduce energy loss during circulation, power supply lines replanned to minimize transmission losses, and a lighting system optimized to avoid wasted electricity.

\n

According to Meng, these energy-saving measures have brought the park's overall power usage effectiveness index down to below 1.22. PUE is a key metric for evaluating a data center's energy efficiency — the lower the number, the higher the efficiency. Most domestic data centers have PUE values of around 1.5.

\n

"Green energy-saving principles run through the entire process," Meng said. "From the very start of planning and construction, this awareness has been deeply embedded at every stage. The results we see today are not the work of a single piece of equipment, but the success of systematic innovation."

\n

Long-term planning

\n

In recent years, green and lowcarbon transformation, along with the development of digital infrastructure, have become key drivers of China's industrial upgrading.

\n

The 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries, issued by the State Council in 2016, proposed building green data centers for the first time.

\n

The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) later emphasized accelerating the construction of a green, low-carbon digital infrastructure system and promoting the deep integration of the digital economy with green development.

\n

Globally, there is a broad consensus on pursuing green, low-carbon and digital growth in parallel. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals call for promoting sustainable industrialization and upgrading infrastructure, identifying the green transition as a critical path for sustainable growth worldwide.

\n

Tricky transition

\n

"Transitioning from a steelmaker to a data center operator, we found many similarities between the two industries — both are high-energy-consuming sectors with huge demands for electricity," Meng said. "Our park has a self-built 220-kilovolt substation with dual incoming lines from two 500-kV provincial loop stations, making our power reliability and stability the best in the Beijing-Tianjin area."

\n

GiantDC has also laid a dedicated internet line from the park to Beijing's data center clusters, ensuring two-way network latency of less than 2 milliseconds — about one-15th of the blink of an eye. This meets the highest deployment standards for cloud computing nodes and supports cutting-edge applications such as autonomous driving.

\n

"GiantDC's successful transformation is a typical example of Beichen district's efforts to optimize its industrial structure and promote green, low-carbon development," said Ding Qinglan, head of Beichen district's bureau of industry and information technology. "Going forward, we will develop more targeted policies based on the specific needs of different industries to help enterprises achieve high-quality, green growth."

\n

In recent years, Beichen district has continued to promote enterprise transformation and upgrading, encouraging companies to explore innovative paths in carbon reduction, pollution control and environmental greening.

\n

As of the end of last year, the district had 20 enterprises included in the Green Manufacturing Unit pool, and 31 projects had received special funds for high-quality manufacturing development, with a focus on building competitive industrial clusters in intelligent equipment manufacturing and biomedicine.

\n

"We hope GiantDC's transformation will not only be a typical case of traditional manufacturing upgrading, but also a replicable path," said Ding. "At the intersection of the digital economy and green development, Beichen will continue to create new runways for more enterprises to take off."

\n

AI evolution

\n

In an era of rapid technological progress, artificial intelligence has created new opportunities for energy-saving innovation.

\n

On a display screen in the park, core operational indicators such as PUE, power load and changes in temperature and humidity scroll in real time. Data that was once hidden in the equipment is now captured and visualized by an intelligent monitoring system.

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This is the iSentry Intelligent Monitoring and Operations Management Platform, developed in-house by GiantDC. It continuously monitors the operational status of the data center, with a special focus on analyzing and dynamically adjusting the energy consumption of cooling systems to help achieve more efficient energy-saving goals.

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"Cooling equipment has an optimal power-saving state under different seasons and loads. We let the AI system find that optimal point," said Meng.

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Using this system, the data center can conduct continuous automated energy scheduling, enabling equipment to operate in a more energy-efficient manner.

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While improving operational efficiency, GiantDC is also exploring socially valuable ways of reusing energy. Together with Tianjin University, it has launched a "waste heat recovery for heating" project, aiming to use low-grade waste heat generated by servers to provide winter heating.

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"This heat may not be very high in temperature, but it is stable and controllable. If it can be recovered and supplied to nearby communities, it could replace some of the coal or gas heating," said Meng. "This would not only reduce emissions but also ease the energy burden of urban heating.

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"We hope this will not just be a single project but a pilot for a new pathway," he said. "Although there are challenges, as long as the policies and conditions are in place, we are ready to move forward — turning some of the heat from our servers into warmth for thousands of households."

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yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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Doctors at Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital use the Smart Ultrasound Remote Consultation System.

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In the ultrasound room of a community hospital in Tianjin's Binhai New Area, suspicious lesions identified by artificial intelligence are highlighted on a monitor with bright orange boxes.

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Connected remotely to the system, a chief physician from a toptier hospital provides real-time guidance and diagnostic opinions.

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This Smart Ultrasound Remote Consultation System was implemented in community hospitals in Tianjin last year.

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The system was developed by the Institute for Electronics and Information Technology in Tianjin, Tsinghua University and its incubated company, TasiTech.

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The system not only improves diagnostic accuracy through remote consultation and eliminates the need for patients to travel back and forth to large hospitals, but also offers real-time AI diagnostic assistance, remote training, ultrasound learning and examination.

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"Ultrasound diagnosis has long faced problems of missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses at the grassroots level. On the one hand, image quality is limited by technical conditions. On the other hand, grassroots doctors may not see more than one or two positive cases a year, lacking opportunities to accumulate experience," said Tong Guotong, project director at TasiTech.

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"We hope to leverage Tsinghua University's AI technology to transfer the diagnostic experience of senior doctors from top-tier hospitals online to the grassroots level and further address the practical issues faced by grassroots medical care," he added.

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Tong cited two examples when discussing feedback on the application of the smart ultrasound remote consultation system.

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A chief physician at a community healthcare center in Binhai said that remote communication saved time and was "extremely convenient" after using the system.

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Another example involved a patient at a community clinic who used a green channel to directly access a higher-level hospital, resolving the issue of "difficulty in registering for an appointment".

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TasiTech has recently launched a fast-track referral service, enabling patients in need at the grassroots level to directly connect with Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital and receive timely treatment.

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These front-line changes would not be possible without stable technical support and conversion mechanisms.

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"We have established a closed-loop mechanism covering scientific research, verification, product development and industrialization," said Wang Pengfei, vice-president of the Institute for Electronics and Information Technology in Tianjin.

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The institute was jointly established by Tsinghua University, Binhai New Area of Tianjin, and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City.

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Focused on the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements in the field of electronics and information technology, it has incubated and attracted 152 companies in Tianjin.

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To create an environment conducive to the commercialization of research outcomes, all levels of government in Tianjin, particularly Binhai New Area and the Eco-City, provided the institute with free office space and apartments, and supported it in terms of funding, policies and business connections.

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In recent years, China has continued to promote the deep integration of industry, academia and research, encouraging universities and research institutions to work with enterprises to advance the engineering and large-scale application of technologies.

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Emphasis has been placed on establishing a smooth transition from scientific research to industrialization, promoting the deep integration of the innovation and industrial chains, and accelerating the development of new quality productive forces through the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, Wang said.

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"In the past, we tended to convert whatever results we had," he said. "Now, we place greater emphasis on cultivating and converting whatever the market needs, with a focus on major national needs, local development priorities, and emerging fields."

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Road revolution

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In recent years, in the field of intelligent transportation and autonomous driving, the country has promoted a "vehicle-road-cloud" integration development strategy, marrying up intelligent connected vehicles with transportation infrastructure and cloud platforms.

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Against this backdrop, another enterprise incubated by the research institute, Tianjin JHBF Optoelectronics Co, or Janhoo, has converted its research into applicable products.

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Two years ago, it undertook the task of constructing the National No 1 Expressway Vehicle-Road Collaboration Pilot Demonstration Zone, deploying its independently developed fiber optic radar on a 10-kilometer pilot section of road.

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This radar works in conjunction with lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and other equipment to form a roadside perception system covering the entire section of road. On this pilot section of road, fiber optics buried on both sides records the passage of every vehicle in real time.

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Every time a wheel touches the road surface, it triggers a slight change in the optical signal, which is analyzed and processed by an optoelectronic integrated microsystem and converted into vehicle location information and operating status, enabling real-time traffic monitoring along the entire section of road.

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"Due to monitoring distance limitations, if you want to monitor the entire road section with cameras alone, you need to install one every few hundred meters," said Chen Shuai, deputy general manager of Janhoo.

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"But if you combine this technology, you only need to install cameras at the beginning and end of a road section to monitor the entire road section. This not only reduces construction costs, but also improves the coverage and accuracy of monitoring, providing stable data support for smart transportation and autonomous driving," he said.

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Wang said that the institute intends to focus on semiconductors, computing power, healthcare-engineering convergence, the low-altitude economy and the marine economy.

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Doctors at Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital use the Smart Ultrasound Remote Consultation System.

\n

In the ultrasound room of a community hospital in Tianjin's Binhai New Area, suspicious lesions identified by artificial intelligence are highlighted on a monitor with bright orange boxes.

\n

Connected remotely to the system, a chief physician from a toptier hospital provides real-time guidance and diagnostic opinions.

\n

This Smart Ultrasound Remote Consultation System was implemented in community hospitals in Tianjin last year.

\n

The system was developed by the Institute for Electronics and Information Technology in Tianjin, Tsinghua University and its incubated company, TasiTech.

\n

The system not only improves diagnostic accuracy through remote consultation and eliminates the need for patients to travel back and forth to large hospitals, but also offers real-time AI diagnostic assistance, remote training, ultrasound learning and examination.

\n

"Ultrasound diagnosis has long faced problems of missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses at the grassroots level. On the one hand, image quality is limited by technical conditions. On the other hand, grassroots doctors may not see more than one or two positive cases a year, lacking opportunities to accumulate experience," said Tong Guotong, project director at TasiTech.

\n

"We hope to leverage Tsinghua University's AI technology to transfer the diagnostic experience of senior doctors from top-tier hospitals online to the grassroots level and further address the practical issues faced by grassroots medical care," he added.

\n

Tong cited two examples when discussing feedback on the application of the smart ultrasound remote consultation system.

\n

A chief physician at a community healthcare center in Binhai said that remote communication saved time and was "extremely convenient" after using the system.

\n

Another example involved a patient at a community clinic who used a green channel to directly access a higher-level hospital, resolving the issue of "difficulty in registering for an appointment".

\n

TasiTech has recently launched a fast-track referral service, enabling patients in need at the grassroots level to directly connect with Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital and receive timely treatment.

\n

These front-line changes would not be possible without stable technical support and conversion mechanisms.

\n

"We have established a closed-loop mechanism covering scientific research, verification, product development and industrialization," said Wang Pengfei, vice-president of the Institute for Electronics and Information Technology in Tianjin.

\n

The institute was jointly established by Tsinghua University, Binhai New Area of Tianjin, and the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City.

\n

Focused on the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements in the field of electronics and information technology, it has incubated and attracted 152 companies in Tianjin.

\n

To create an environment conducive to the commercialization of research outcomes, all levels of government in Tianjin, particularly Binhai New Area and the Eco-City, provided the institute with free office space and apartments, and supported it in terms of funding, policies and business connections.

\n

In recent years, China has continued to promote the deep integration of industry, academia and research, encouraging universities and research institutions to work with enterprises to advance the engineering and large-scale application of technologies.

\n

Emphasis has been placed on establishing a smooth transition from scientific research to industrialization, promoting the deep integration of the innovation and industrial chains, and accelerating the development of new quality productive forces through the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, Wang said.

\n

"In the past, we tended to convert whatever results we had," he said. "Now, we place greater emphasis on cultivating and converting whatever the market needs, with a focus on major national needs, local development priorities, and emerging fields."

\n

Road revolution

\n

In recent years, in the field of intelligent transportation and autonomous driving, the country has promoted a "vehicle-road-cloud" integration development strategy, marrying up intelligent connected vehicles with transportation infrastructure and cloud platforms.

\n

Against this backdrop, another enterprise incubated by the research institute, Tianjin JHBF Optoelectronics Co, or Janhoo, has converted its research into applicable products.

\n

Two years ago, it undertook the task of constructing the National No 1 Expressway Vehicle-Road Collaboration Pilot Demonstration Zone, deploying its independently developed fiber optic radar on a 10-kilometer pilot section of road.

\n

This radar works in conjunction with lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and other equipment to form a roadside perception system covering the entire section of road. On this pilot section of road, fiber optics buried on both sides records the passage of every vehicle in real time.

\n

Every time a wheel touches the road surface, it triggers a slight change in the optical signal, which is analyzed and processed by an optoelectronic integrated microsystem and converted into vehicle location information and operating status, enabling real-time traffic monitoring along the entire section of road.

\n

"Due to monitoring distance limitations, if you want to monitor the entire road section with cameras alone, you need to install one every few hundred meters," said Chen Shuai, deputy general manager of Janhoo.

\n

"But if you combine this technology, you only need to install cameras at the beginning and end of a road section to monitor the entire road section. This not only reduces construction costs, but also improves the coverage and accuracy of monitoring, providing stable data support for smart transportation and autonomous driving," he said.

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Wang said that the institute intends to focus on semiconductors, computing power, healthcare-engineering convergence, the low-altitude economy and the marine economy.

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For 60 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the people of Xizang autonomous region have embraced their roles as active participants in the governance of their homeland. They have exercised the autonomy granted to them by the Constitution and laws, leading to a profound transformation of their society and economy.

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Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xizang has entered its most prosperous and transformative period in history. The region now stands as a beacon of political stability, ethnic unity, economic growth, social harmony, religious tolerance, environmental friendliness, and general prosperity.

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By 2024, Xizang's GDP had soared to 276.5 billion yuan ($38.58 billion), a staggering 155 times its size in 1965, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9 percent. Urban residents enjoyed a per capita disposable income of 55,444 yuan, 121 times higher than in 1965, while rural residents saw their income rise to 21,578 yuan, 199 times greater than in 1965.

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Xizang has prioritized ecological preservation, designating over 600,000 square kilometers — more than half of its territory — as ecological protection zones. The establishment of 47 nature reserves, covering an area of 41,220 sq km, has ensured a pristine environment.

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Education has flourished as well, with 3,618 schools serving 970,000 students — more than a quarter of Xizang's population.

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Transportation infrastructure has seen incredible advancements since the historic construction of the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang highways in 1954. Xizang now boasts a comprehensive transportation network, including roads, railways and air routes. The total length of highways has reached 124,900 km, ensuring every town and village is accessible. With 183 international and domestic air routes and the completion of the Lhasa-Nyingchi section of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, Xizang is more connected than ever.

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The preservation and promotion of Xizang's rich cultural heritage have also been prioritized. Since 2012, the government has invested 4.89 billion yuan in public cultural infrastructure, creating a robust network of cultural facilities. Public cultural institutions have hosted over 100,000 cultural events annually.

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Contact the writers at daqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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For 60 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the people of Xizang autonomous region have embraced their roles as active participants in the governance of their homeland. They have exercised the autonomy granted to them by the Constitution and laws, leading to a profound transformation of their society and economy.

\n

Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Xizang has entered its most prosperous and transformative period in history. The region now stands as a beacon of political stability, ethnic unity, economic growth, social harmony, religious tolerance, environmental friendliness, and general prosperity.

\n

By 2024, Xizang's GDP had soared to 276.5 billion yuan ($38.58 billion), a staggering 155 times its size in 1965, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9 percent. Urban residents enjoyed a per capita disposable income of 55,444 yuan, 121 times higher than in 1965, while rural residents saw their income rise to 21,578 yuan, 199 times greater than in 1965.

\n

Xizang has prioritized ecological preservation, designating over 600,000 square kilometers — more than half of its territory — as ecological protection zones. The establishment of 47 nature reserves, covering an area of 41,220 sq km, has ensured a pristine environment.

\n

Education has flourished as well, with 3,618 schools serving 970,000 students — more than a quarter of Xizang's population.

\n

Transportation infrastructure has seen incredible advancements since the historic construction of the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang highways in 1954. Xizang now boasts a comprehensive transportation network, including roads, railways and air routes. The total length of highways has reached 124,900 km, ensuring every town and village is accessible. With 183 international and domestic air routes and the completion of the Lhasa-Nyingchi section of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway, Xizang is more connected than ever.

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The preservation and promotion of Xizang's rich cultural heritage have also been prioritized. Since 2012, the government has invested 4.89 billion yuan in public cultural infrastructure, creating a robust network of cultural facilities. Public cultural institutions have hosted over 100,000 cultural events annually.

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Contact the writers at daqiong@chinadaily.com.cn

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Amid the trade war unilaterally waged by the United States against its trading partners and its upending of the free trade rules, the threats of hefty tariffs have become a routine practice frequently employed by the US administration as a coercive means to extract concessions.

\n

In the latest manifestation of his maximum pressure approach, after a meeting with ROK President Lee Jae-myung at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump told reporters that if China restricts its exports of rare-earth magnets to the US, the US will impose a 200 percent tariff on China.

\n

Obviously, such a threat will not contribute to the two countries' efforts to stabilize bilateral trade ties.

\n

Trump also said that airplane parts were a key leverage that Washington could use to counter Beijing's "grip" on rare earths. He claimed that 200 Chinese planes would be unable to fly if the US does not provide China with Boeing parts.

\n

China has long made it clear it has no intention to use rare earth regulations as tactical countermeasure.

\n

Although some have chosen to ignore the rationality of China's adjustment of its rare earths regulations, be they for industries or trade, they cannot deny the fact that if China really "weaponized" the resources, the steady performance of relevant industries in the developed countries would not have been possible.

\n

That almost all major tech-intensive industries of the developed economies, including the aviation industry that Boeing belongs to, have fared steadily despite the repercussions sent by US tariffs can be partially attributed to China's steady supply of sufficient, clean and quality rare earth-related items over the years.

\n

Unlike some unilateralists and protectionists, China's policymakers always adopt a systemic approach to handling issues related to the global industry and supply chains.

\n

China-US trade ties should not become a game where only the bullying triumph. It needs strategic composure and political wisdom to anchor the ties on a more stable, mutually beneficial terrain.

\n

As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said when asked to comment on the latest US tariff threat, it is China's hope that the US side will meet China halfway and jointly promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relations.

\n

Thanks to the efforts from both sides, the current tariff attack pause between the two countries has, to some extent, brought a certain stability and certainty to China-US trade ties. Negotiation teams from the two countries have been maintaining close contact and striving to further expand their agreement through equal-footed negotiations.

\n

Under such circumstances, both China and the US should cherish the current hard-won results of their previous negotiations and cultivate a good environment for the negotiation process. Under an equal and healthy trade relationship, it would be natural for each country to purchase what it wants from the other according to market law.

\n

For decades, the world's two largest economies have been deeply integrated, with extensive common interests and vast potential for cooperation in the economic and trade fields. The flow of rare earths to the US and Boeing parts to China is just one example of the mutual advantages of trade between the two countries, which cannot be easily severed by tariff barriers.

\n

China's position on US tariffs is clear and consistent: they are, in essence, acts of unilateralism and protectionism that violate World Trade Organization rules.

\n

China is willing to properly handle differences and find solutions through dialogue and consultation. But it will not yield to any attempt that aims to pressure it into making concessions on matters of principle.

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Amid the trade war unilaterally waged by the United States against its trading partners and its upending of the free trade rules, the threats of hefty tariffs have become a routine practice frequently employed by the US administration as a coercive means to extract concessions.

\n

In the latest manifestation of his maximum pressure approach, after a meeting with ROK President Lee Jae-myung at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump told reporters that if China restricts its exports of rare-earth magnets to the US, the US will impose a 200 percent tariff on China.

\n

Obviously, such a threat will not contribute to the two countries' efforts to stabilize bilateral trade ties.

\n

Trump also said that airplane parts were a key leverage that Washington could use to counter Beijing's "grip" on rare earths. He claimed that 200 Chinese planes would be unable to fly if the US does not provide China with Boeing parts.

\n

China has long made it clear it has no intention to use rare earth regulations as tactical countermeasure.

\n

Although some have chosen to ignore the rationality of China's adjustment of its rare earths regulations, be they for industries or trade, they cannot deny the fact that if China really "weaponized" the resources, the steady performance of relevant industries in the developed countries would not have been possible.

\n

That almost all major tech-intensive industries of the developed economies, including the aviation industry that Boeing belongs to, have fared steadily despite the repercussions sent by US tariffs can be partially attributed to China's steady supply of sufficient, clean and quality rare earth-related items over the years.

\n

Unlike some unilateralists and protectionists, China's policymakers always adopt a systemic approach to handling issues related to the global industry and supply chains.

\n

China-US trade ties should not become a game where only the bullying triumph. It needs strategic composure and political wisdom to anchor the ties on a more stable, mutually beneficial terrain.

\n

As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said when asked to comment on the latest US tariff threat, it is China's hope that the US side will meet China halfway and jointly promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relations.

\n

Thanks to the efforts from both sides, the current tariff attack pause between the two countries has, to some extent, brought a certain stability and certainty to China-US trade ties. Negotiation teams from the two countries have been maintaining close contact and striving to further expand their agreement through equal-footed negotiations.

\n

Under such circumstances, both China and the US should cherish the current hard-won results of their previous negotiations and cultivate a good environment for the negotiation process. Under an equal and healthy trade relationship, it would be natural for each country to purchase what it wants from the other according to market law.

\n

For decades, the world's two largest economies have been deeply integrated, with extensive common interests and vast potential for cooperation in the economic and trade fields. The flow of rare earths to the US and Boeing parts to China is just one example of the mutual advantages of trade between the two countries, which cannot be easily severed by tariff barriers.

\n

China's position on US tariffs is clear and consistent: they are, in essence, acts of unilateralism and protectionism that violate World Trade Organization rules.

\n

China is willing to properly handle differences and find solutions through dialogue and consultation. But it will not yield to any attempt that aims to pressure it into making concessions on matters of principle.

\n

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Instigated by US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera, on Tuesday some Panamanian lawmakers joined the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China". The alliance as its name suggests, is an international, cross-party body of parliamentarians that hold hostile attitudes toward China because of their political bias and Cold War mentality.

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Cabrera said that the Latin American country's lawmakers can use the IPAC to access US support to help Panama counter China's "influence" that he claimed was evident around the world "from cyberattacks in Central European and Latin American countries to economic practices that generate significant debt for the countries".

\n

To back up his smears, Cabrera mentioned a case of a Chinese-owned company that owes the Panamanian government $600 million, a figure he said was confirmed by Panama's Comptroller General's Office.

\n

But that "debt" suddenly appeared after the US administration, citing a "China threat", pressed the company to transfer to US entities the managerial rights of the Panama Canal that the company contracted from the Panamanian government for 25 years in 1997, and extended for another 25 years in 2021.

\n

As Foreign Ministry spokespersons said when asked about the incident during recent news conferences, China all along firmly opposes economic coercion and domineering and bullying practices.

\n

Cabrera's move represents the latest proof of the US' coercive and bullying actions in that regard, and a brazen attempt to drive a wedge between China and Panama that has been condemned by China as well as many in the Panamanian society. That only nine out of 71 members of the country's legislature bit the US' hook shows the majority of the Panamanian lawmakers have seen through the US' tricks.

\n

The spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Panama said in a statement that it is "despicable" for the US to instigate some Panamanian lawmakers to join the IPAC to "tie them to the US' anti-China chariot".

\n

Although the IPAC labels itself as a "neutral" nongovernmental cross-party alliance of lawmakers that claims to "defend democracy and human rights", it is in fact an anti-China political organization, cofounded by then senator Marco Rubio in 2020, that serves the US' anti-China agenda.

\n

All of the IPAC's three major sponsors — Open Society Foundations, the National Endowment for Democracy, which is funded by the US government, and the so-called Taiwan Foundation for Democracy — are active funding parties behind anti-China projects around the world, ranging from those related to the Xinjiang Uygur and Xizang autonomous regions and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Succeeding Rubio, John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, was named the new US cochair of the puppet organization of the US. Upon his appointment in April, Moolenaar highlighted the work of the IPAC, saying "I am especially focused on addressing the growing challenges" posed by what he alleged were China's efforts to "undermine democratic institutions and influence global policies".

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The formation of such anti-China "cliques" around the world as the IPAC is a common US tactic to suppress and contain China. The IPAC, which spreads lies and rumors about China, has absolutely no credibility, as the embassy spokesperson said.

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By concocting lies about China's "control" over the Panama Canal and maliciously attacking China, Washington is merely creating excuses to justify its own control of the canal, advance its expansion and pursue its Monroe Doctrine.

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In instigating the Panamanian lawmakers to join the IPAC, the US ambassador to Panama is doing what he has been tasked to do.

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During a news conference at his official residence in May, shortly after his arrival in Panama, Cabrera said that his primary focus would be to enhance collaborative efforts to address "harmful influences" in the region, specifically mentioning China as "an unsuitable ally" for both Panama and the broader hemisphere.

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It is ridiculous that the primary focus of the top US envoy in Panama is to ruin its relations with another country.

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China-Panama relations benefit both the Latin American country and its people and enjoy broad support from all sectors of Panama.

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The members of the National Assembly of Panama, the highest legislative body of the country, represent the will and interests of the people. The parliamentarians concerned should open their eyes, prioritize national dignity and avoid becoming pawns serving the US' geopolitical interests.

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Instigated by US Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera, on Tuesday some Panamanian lawmakers joined the "Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China". The alliance as its name suggests, is an international, cross-party body of parliamentarians that hold hostile attitudes toward China because of their political bias and Cold War mentality.

\n

Cabrera said that the Latin American country's lawmakers can use the IPAC to access US support to help Panama counter China's "influence" that he claimed was evident around the world "from cyberattacks in Central European and Latin American countries to economic practices that generate significant debt for the countries".

\n

To back up his smears, Cabrera mentioned a case of a Chinese-owned company that owes the Panamanian government $600 million, a figure he said was confirmed by Panama's Comptroller General's Office.

\n

But that "debt" suddenly appeared after the US administration, citing a "China threat", pressed the company to transfer to US entities the managerial rights of the Panama Canal that the company contracted from the Panamanian government for 25 years in 1997, and extended for another 25 years in 2021.

\n

As Foreign Ministry spokespersons said when asked about the incident during recent news conferences, China all along firmly opposes economic coercion and domineering and bullying practices.

\n

Cabrera's move represents the latest proof of the US' coercive and bullying actions in that regard, and a brazen attempt to drive a wedge between China and Panama that has been condemned by China as well as many in the Panamanian society. That only nine out of 71 members of the country's legislature bit the US' hook shows the majority of the Panamanian lawmakers have seen through the US' tricks.

\n

The spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Panama said in a statement that it is "despicable" for the US to instigate some Panamanian lawmakers to join the IPAC to "tie them to the US' anti-China chariot".

\n

Although the IPAC labels itself as a "neutral" nongovernmental cross-party alliance of lawmakers that claims to "defend democracy and human rights", it is in fact an anti-China political organization, cofounded by then senator Marco Rubio in 2020, that serves the US' anti-China agenda.

\n

All of the IPAC's three major sponsors — Open Society Foundations, the National Endowment for Democracy, which is funded by the US government, and the so-called Taiwan Foundation for Democracy — are active funding parties behind anti-China projects around the world, ranging from those related to the Xinjiang Uygur and Xizang autonomous regions and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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Succeeding Rubio, John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, was named the new US cochair of the puppet organization of the US. Upon his appointment in April, Moolenaar highlighted the work of the IPAC, saying "I am especially focused on addressing the growing challenges" posed by what he alleged were China's efforts to "undermine democratic institutions and influence global policies".

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The formation of such anti-China "cliques" around the world as the IPAC is a common US tactic to suppress and contain China. The IPAC, which spreads lies and rumors about China, has absolutely no credibility, as the embassy spokesperson said.

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By concocting lies about China's "control" over the Panama Canal and maliciously attacking China, Washington is merely creating excuses to justify its own control of the canal, advance its expansion and pursue its Monroe Doctrine.

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In instigating the Panamanian lawmakers to join the IPAC, the US ambassador to Panama is doing what he has been tasked to do.

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During a news conference at his official residence in May, shortly after his arrival in Panama, Cabrera said that his primary focus would be to enhance collaborative efforts to address "harmful influences" in the region, specifically mentioning China as "an unsuitable ally" for both Panama and the broader hemisphere.

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It is ridiculous that the primary focus of the top US envoy in Panama is to ruin its relations with another country.

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China-Panama relations benefit both the Latin American country and its people and enjoy broad support from all sectors of Panama.

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The members of the National Assembly of Panama, the highest legislative body of the country, represent the will and interests of the people. The parliamentarians concerned should open their eyes, prioritize national dignity and avoid becoming pawns serving the US' geopolitical interests.

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Artificial intelligence has demonstrated its ability to solve complex problems in some real-world scenarios. Its role in reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and boosting total factor productivity is becoming increasingly evident.

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It was against this backdrop that China issued a guideline on Tuesday to implement the "AI Plus" initiative, promoting the extensive and in-depth integration of AI across various fields to accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces.

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According to the guideline released by the State Council, China's Cabinet, the country will bolster the application of AI in science and technology, industrial development, consumption upgrades, people's well-being, governance and global cooperation.

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By 2027, China aims to achieve significant progress in the deep integration of AI in these six key areas, with the penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents expected to surpass 70 percent.

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By 2030, AI is expected to empower China's high-quality development across all fronts, with the penetration rate of next-generation smart terminals and AI agents exceeding 90 percent.

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By 2035, China intends to enter a new stage of intelligent economy and intelligent society comprehensively, providing strong support for realizing socialist modernization.

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Ever since AI proved its potential to boost socioeconomic development in recent years, particularly with the rise of DeepSeek early this year, the Chinese government has actively sought to expand AI's application in industries, public services and governance.

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The guideline issued on Tuesday can be seen as a concrete step by the government toward transforming its AI vision into action.

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The rapid evolution of AI technology and the vigorous promotion of its large-scale commercial application can fully leverage China's advantages — a comprehensive industrial system, a large market scale, and a rich array of application scenarios — to promote the rapid popularization and deep integration of AI across all sectors of economic and social development, creating a virtuous cycle in which innovation drives application and application fosters innovation.

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Strengthening the extensive and deep integration of AI across various sectors will aid the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, open up new avenues for the development of strategic emerging and future industries, empower high-quality development, and ensure that the benefits of AI development are shared by the whole society.

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For instance, when it comes to doctors, AI's strength lies not only in assisting them with rapid diagnosis but also in its potential for large-scale replication. The adoption of AI can help grassroots clinics expand healthcare access and help bridge the expertise gap, particularly in regions with a shortage of professionals.

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To implement the AI guideline, more efforts should be made to improve the basic capabilities of AI models, strengthen the innovation of data supply, enhance intelligent computing power, promote the development of the open-source ecosystem and reinforce the construction of talent teams.

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In particular, government departments and State-owned enterprises should strengthen their support for the implementation of technologies through open scenarios and other means. They should focus on optimizing the AI innovation ecosystem, strengthening the supply of computing power, algorithms, and data, increasing policy support, strengthening talent development, and building an open ecosystem to provide strong support for the growth and development of the "AI Plus" industries.

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Yet it must be seen that, with the widespread application of technologies such as large AI models and generative AI across various fields, risks such as data and privacy breaches are also increasing.

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Therefore, the supervisory departments need to enhance their capabilities to ensure AI-related security and accelerate the formation of a dynamic, agile, and diversified collaborative AI governance structure that benefits humanity, fostering an open ecosystem for AI capacity building based on equality, mutual trust, diversity, and win-win outcomes. That also explains why the guideline emphasizes efforts to promote AI as an international public good, and that countries should work together to form an effective global governance system for AI.

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Artificial intelligence has demonstrated its ability to solve complex problems in some real-world scenarios. Its role in reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and boosting total factor productivity is becoming increasingly evident.

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It was against this backdrop that China issued a guideline on Tuesday to implement the "AI Plus" initiative, promoting the extensive and in-depth integration of AI across various fields to accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces.

\n

According to the guideline released by the State Council, China's Cabinet, the country will bolster the application of AI in science and technology, industrial development, consumption upgrades, people's well-being, governance and global cooperation.

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By 2027, China aims to achieve significant progress in the deep integration of AI in these six key areas, with the penetration rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents expected to surpass 70 percent.

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By 2030, AI is expected to empower China's high-quality development across all fronts, with the penetration rate of next-generation smart terminals and AI agents exceeding 90 percent.

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By 2035, China intends to enter a new stage of intelligent economy and intelligent society comprehensively, providing strong support for realizing socialist modernization.

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Ever since AI proved its potential to boost socioeconomic development in recent years, particularly with the rise of DeepSeek early this year, the Chinese government has actively sought to expand AI's application in industries, public services and governance.

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The guideline issued on Tuesday can be seen as a concrete step by the government toward transforming its AI vision into action.

\n

The rapid evolution of AI technology and the vigorous promotion of its large-scale commercial application can fully leverage China's advantages — a comprehensive industrial system, a large market scale, and a rich array of application scenarios — to promote the rapid popularization and deep integration of AI across all sectors of economic and social development, creating a virtuous cycle in which innovation drives application and application fosters innovation.

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Strengthening the extensive and deep integration of AI across various sectors will aid the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, open up new avenues for the development of strategic emerging and future industries, empower high-quality development, and ensure that the benefits of AI development are shared by the whole society.

\n

For instance, when it comes to doctors, AI's strength lies not only in assisting them with rapid diagnosis but also in its potential for large-scale replication. The adoption of AI can help grassroots clinics expand healthcare access and help bridge the expertise gap, particularly in regions with a shortage of professionals.

\n

To implement the AI guideline, more efforts should be made to improve the basic capabilities of AI models, strengthen the innovation of data supply, enhance intelligent computing power, promote the development of the open-source ecosystem and reinforce the construction of talent teams.

\n

In particular, government departments and State-owned enterprises should strengthen their support for the implementation of technologies through open scenarios and other means. They should focus on optimizing the AI innovation ecosystem, strengthening the supply of computing power, algorithms, and data, increasing policy support, strengthening talent development, and building an open ecosystem to provide strong support for the growth and development of the "AI Plus" industries.

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Yet it must be seen that, with the widespread application of technologies such as large AI models and generative AI across various fields, risks such as data and privacy breaches are also increasing.

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Therefore, the supervisory departments need to enhance their capabilities to ensure AI-related security and accelerate the formation of a dynamic, agile, and diversified collaborative AI governance structure that benefits humanity, fostering an open ecosystem for AI capacity building based on equality, mutual trust, diversity, and win-win outcomes. That also explains why the guideline emphasizes efforts to promote AI as an international public good, and that countries should work together to form an effective global governance system for AI.

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Editor's Note: As China's population ages, cognitive disorders caused by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and mental health conditions have become common. Cognitive disorders are in focus in many countries, and building dementia-friendly environments is now an important consideration in urban development. What is a dementia-friendly community? How can such communities be built? And how would this help an aging society in China? Dong Wei, a professor at the School of Architecture and Design at Harbin Institute of Technology, spoke with Science and Technology Review to answer these questions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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The population with cognitive impairment is generally categorized into three stages: subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and confirmed dementia, with significantly different needs at each stage.

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Studies that suggest different requirements of different groups have certain limitations. On the one hand, there is a data acquisition bottleneck because research often relies on interviews with caregivers, which cannot accurately reflect the patients' own intentions. On the other hand, traditional questionnaires and observational approaches tend to overlook real-time emotional and physiological responses during environmental interactions.

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So it is necessary to combine embodied experimental testing, physiological signal monitoring, and virtual reality technology to simulate real-life scenarios and capture unconscious behavioral preferences, thereby establishing a scientific map of needs.

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By lowering the cognitive difficulty of the environment, establishing clear and recognizable guidance systems, providing risk-buffer zones and embedding flexible assistance mechanisms, community design can help individuals with cognitive disorders maintain autonomy and dignity in a low-intervention setting. In addition, overall community planning should encourage active social participation, where a friendly neighborhood atmosphere becomes an invisible "guardian", offering diverse informal support. In short, safety is the foundation, but empowered freedom is the essence of a high-quality life.

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A dementia-friendly community evaluation system is not only a measure of the built environment's inclusiveness, but also a comprehensive assessment of social support and overall well-being. Taking into account both environmental construction requirements and the needs of people with cognitive disorders, such a system should cover aspects including physical safety, spatial navigation efficiency, social support networks, psychological well-being and sustainable operations. The system must balance scientific rigor with practical feasibility, with evaluation methods designed to be flexible and user-friendly.

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The construction of dementia-friendly communities should evolve toward intelligence, connectivity and long-term interventions that integrate traditional community environments with smart technologies. In terms of technological integration, AR navigation glasses can provide real-time directional guidance, AI-based behavioral monitoring systems can analyze gait to predict wandering risks and achieve "imperceptible safety protection" and sensors can collect environmental usage data to dynamically optimize spatial design.

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A "home-community-city" collaborative network can be established in spatial integration. Cognitive screening by community health centers, community-based elderly care facilities that offer cognitive training and city-level dementia-friendly parks should be embedded into 15-minute living circles, ensuring a tiered coverage of care resources. In terms of environmental interventions, diverse environments can help activate cognitive reserves and guide healthy behaviors, with long-term tracking of intervention outcomes. This shifts the focus from "symptom response" to "disease progression delay".

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Editor's Note: As China's population ages, cognitive disorders caused by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and mental health conditions have become common. Cognitive disorders are in focus in many countries, and building dementia-friendly environments is now an important consideration in urban development. What is a dementia-friendly community? How can such communities be built? And how would this help an aging society in China? Dong Wei, a professor at the School of Architecture and Design at Harbin Institute of Technology, spoke with Science and Technology Review to answer these questions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

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The population with cognitive impairment is generally categorized into three stages: subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and confirmed dementia, with significantly different needs at each stage.

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Studies that suggest different requirements of different groups have certain limitations. On the one hand, there is a data acquisition bottleneck because research often relies on interviews with caregivers, which cannot accurately reflect the patients' own intentions. On the other hand, traditional questionnaires and observational approaches tend to overlook real-time emotional and physiological responses during environmental interactions.

\n

So it is necessary to combine embodied experimental testing, physiological signal monitoring, and virtual reality technology to simulate real-life scenarios and capture unconscious behavioral preferences, thereby establishing a scientific map of needs.

\n

By lowering the cognitive difficulty of the environment, establishing clear and recognizable guidance systems, providing risk-buffer zones and embedding flexible assistance mechanisms, community design can help individuals with cognitive disorders maintain autonomy and dignity in a low-intervention setting. In addition, overall community planning should encourage active social participation, where a friendly neighborhood atmosphere becomes an invisible "guardian", offering diverse informal support. In short, safety is the foundation, but empowered freedom is the essence of a high-quality life.

\n

A dementia-friendly community evaluation system is not only a measure of the built environment's inclusiveness, but also a comprehensive assessment of social support and overall well-being. Taking into account both environmental construction requirements and the needs of people with cognitive disorders, such a system should cover aspects including physical safety, spatial navigation efficiency, social support networks, psychological well-being and sustainable operations. The system must balance scientific rigor with practical feasibility, with evaluation methods designed to be flexible and user-friendly.

\n

The construction of dementia-friendly communities should evolve toward intelligence, connectivity and long-term interventions that integrate traditional community environments with smart technologies. In terms of technological integration, AR navigation glasses can provide real-time directional guidance, AI-based behavioral monitoring systems can analyze gait to predict wandering risks and achieve "imperceptible safety protection" and sensors can collect environmental usage data to dynamically optimize spatial design.

\n

A "home-community-city" collaborative network can be established in spatial integration. Cognitive screening by community health centers, community-based elderly care facilities that offer cognitive training and city-level dementia-friendly parks should be embedded into 15-minute living circles, ensuring a tiered coverage of care resources. In terms of environmental interventions, diverse environments can help activate cognitive reserves and guide healthy behaviors, with long-term tracking of intervention outcomes. This shifts the focus from "symptom response" to "disease progression delay".

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Current global economic and political processes show the world is undergoing a transformation. Many of the changes, to which we did not always attach importance, have now accumulated a critical mass, initiating processes that we cannot reverse.

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Geopolitical confrontations, which threaten to escalate, can be attributed to the exhaustion of the ideological and value narratives of the Western world. In fact, they've become extensive barriers to the development of not only what they consider to be their adversaries but also their allies and partners.

\n

Economic globalization, perceived by most countries as promoting common development, has transformed into an extensive mechanism of pressure and restraint on development itself. However, some positive trends have also been observed. For example, the importance of national interests, sovereignty, and the preservation of different cultures and traditions has increased. In a new, highly competitive geopolitical environment, international and regional associations are becoming important factors maintaining the stability of the world order.

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Like countries, international organizations, too, are confronted with questions that will determine their potential for and effectiveness in solving current and future problems. The conditions under which they will have to operate have already been determined, because we are steadily moving toward a multipolar world, which requires the establishment of a new value matrix, and fairer laws that take into account the interests of all parties.

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To begin with, there is an accelerated shift toward the creation of national value and cultural brands. At the same time, striking a balance between national and universal values is becoming increasingly important.

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When it comes to the growing importance of a positive "point of attraction", it is obvious that in the process of radical transformation, associations that actually shape the development agenda for the future have a distinct advantage. The aim of countries therefore should be to establish a transparent legal framework, conduct interstate interaction based on the sovereign equality of states, build mutual trust, and resolve issues through negotiation.

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There is also a need to understand security as a basis for development. In the future, security, especially national and global security, should be strengthened through sustainable development. To ensure this, countries have to adopt a systemic approach to common and indivisible security, develop new ways to address security issues, implement them in accordance with international law and respect the sovereign status of all participants in interstate interaction.

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"Security through development, development through security" is a concept that unites the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, helps meet their needs, and facilitates integration based on the synergy of trends and expectations.

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In addition, the SCO has in its arsenal in-demand principles of interstate interaction — SCO member states do not link cooperation and mutual assistance to conditions, or impose their will on others.

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In this sense, the SCO is a grouping where security and development converge. The SCO's development policy is the source of strength, and the "Shanghai Spirit" has firmly established itself in the political lexicon as a source of mutual trust and coordination. Indeed, the SCO has all the features of a multipolar platform.

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The SCO, jointly established by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in 2001, is an equality-based, development-oriented platform which Belarus naturally wanted to join, not least because the country had already developed partnerships with all its founding members. In particular, Russia and China occupy a special place in Belarus' foreign policy.

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Like many other countries, Belarus welcomes the open nature of the SCO. Belarus' relations with SCO member states, and its status as a dialogue partner and observer of the organization, allowed it to take part in the development of the organization's principles, and accumulate sound knowledge about the workings of the SCO. Hence, the inclusion of Belarus as a full SCO member in 2024 was the recognition of the country's efforts to promote the common cause of the "SCO family".

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The importance of the SCO for Belarus lies in the need to create a success story for the international community. It is important to develop a parallel economic, ideological, cultural and humanitarian reality — rather than an alternative — which would facilitate full-fledged dialogue.

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Intra-SCO cooperation will create new opportunities in various fields. Security, counterterrorism, finance, logistics, food security, technological sovereignty, cultural and humanitarian issues are subjects that facilitate interstate interaction. And Belarus has something to offer its SCO partners in almost all fields.

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In addition, Belarus has for years been promoting the idea of "integration of integrations", advocating for coalescing the SCO and BRICS formats with those of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The deepening of cooperation in such a multipolar, multifaceted setup will create the world's largest space for development and security. For Belarus, full membership of the SCO will help it integrate with the global economy, and play a responsible role for the organization.

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

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Current global economic and political processes show the world is undergoing a transformation. Many of the changes, to which we did not always attach importance, have now accumulated a critical mass, initiating processes that we cannot reverse.

\n

Geopolitical confrontations, which threaten to escalate, can be attributed to the exhaustion of the ideological and value narratives of the Western world. In fact, they've become extensive barriers to the development of not only what they consider to be their adversaries but also their allies and partners.

\n

Economic globalization, perceived by most countries as promoting common development, has transformed into an extensive mechanism of pressure and restraint on development itself. However, some positive trends have also been observed. For example, the importance of national interests, sovereignty, and the preservation of different cultures and traditions has increased. In a new, highly competitive geopolitical environment, international and regional associations are becoming important factors maintaining the stability of the world order.

\n

Like countries, international organizations, too, are confronted with questions that will determine their potential for and effectiveness in solving current and future problems. The conditions under which they will have to operate have already been determined, because we are steadily moving toward a multipolar world, which requires the establishment of a new value matrix, and fairer laws that take into account the interests of all parties.

\n

To begin with, there is an accelerated shift toward the creation of national value and cultural brands. At the same time, striking a balance between national and universal values is becoming increasingly important.

\n

When it comes to the growing importance of a positive "point of attraction", it is obvious that in the process of radical transformation, associations that actually shape the development agenda for the future have a distinct advantage. The aim of countries therefore should be to establish a transparent legal framework, conduct interstate interaction based on the sovereign equality of states, build mutual trust, and resolve issues through negotiation.

\n

There is also a need to understand security as a basis for development. In the future, security, especially national and global security, should be strengthened through sustainable development. To ensure this, countries have to adopt a systemic approach to common and indivisible security, develop new ways to address security issues, implement them in accordance with international law and respect the sovereign status of all participants in interstate interaction.

\n

"Security through development, development through security" is a concept that unites the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, helps meet their needs, and facilitates integration based on the synergy of trends and expectations.

\n

In addition, the SCO has in its arsenal in-demand principles of interstate interaction — SCO member states do not link cooperation and mutual assistance to conditions, or impose their will on others.

\n

In this sense, the SCO is a grouping where security and development converge. The SCO's development policy is the source of strength, and the "Shanghai Spirit" has firmly established itself in the political lexicon as a source of mutual trust and coordination. Indeed, the SCO has all the features of a multipolar platform.

\n

The SCO, jointly established by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in 2001, is an equality-based, development-oriented platform which Belarus naturally wanted to join, not least because the country had already developed partnerships with all its founding members. In particular, Russia and China occupy a special place in Belarus' foreign policy.

\n

Like many other countries, Belarus welcomes the open nature of the SCO. Belarus' relations with SCO member states, and its status as a dialogue partner and observer of the organization, allowed it to take part in the development of the organization's principles, and accumulate sound knowledge about the workings of the SCO. Hence, the inclusion of Belarus as a full SCO member in 2024 was the recognition of the country's efforts to promote the common cause of the "SCO family".

\n

The importance of the SCO for Belarus lies in the need to create a success story for the international community. It is important to develop a parallel economic, ideological, cultural and humanitarian reality — rather than an alternative — which would facilitate full-fledged dialogue.

\n

Intra-SCO cooperation will create new opportunities in various fields. Security, counterterrorism, finance, logistics, food security, technological sovereignty, cultural and humanitarian issues are subjects that facilitate interstate interaction. And Belarus has something to offer its SCO partners in almost all fields.

\n

In addition, Belarus has for years been promoting the idea of "integration of integrations", advocating for coalescing the SCO and BRICS formats with those of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States. The deepening of cooperation in such a multipolar, multifaceted setup will create the world's largest space for development and security. For Belarus, full membership of the SCO will help it integrate with the global economy, and play a responsible role for the organization.

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

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As the world turns its eyes to China's upcoming commemoration of 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, Japan is trying to prevent the truth from being seen.

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According to Kyodo News, Japanese embassies in many countries have urged European and Asian leaders not to attend the commemoration ceremony, arguing that the commemoration "dwells excessively on history" and carries "anti-Japanese overtones". On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that Beijing has taken note of such reports, lodged a stern protest with and demanded clarification from Tokyo.

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China is commemorating the historic event to remember the past, honor the sacrifices and cherish peace to build a better future. If any nation is ready to face its history honestly, and is genuinely committed to peaceful development, it will have no reason to object.

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Japan's latest diplomatic maneuver to dissuade leaders of other countries from attending the commemoration is an insult to history. By trying to obstruct foreign attendance, Japan only reveals its guilt and betrays its deep unease in confronting its wartime culpability. This insecurity stems from the horrific crimes committed by militarist Japan during World War II and the persistent failure of postwar Japanese governments to engage in genuine reflection.

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Japan's aggression inflicted immense suffering on countries across Asia. Yet, unlike Germany, successive Japanese administrations have never truly fully acknowledged these actions or offered a sincere apology. No nation can build a respectable future by burying its past in silence or lobbying others to do the same.

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Instead, some revisionist forces in Japan glorify aggression in textbooks, euphemize "surrender" as the "end of the war," and cast doubts on atrocities such as the Nanjing Massacre. These are calculated attempts to whitewash decades of Japanese brutality that left millions dead and scarred.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government has shown stark contradictions in its China policy. While professing a desire to "improve relations," it has simultaneously provoked tensions on the historical issue and the Taiwan question.

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On Aug 15, which marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, Ishiba attended the national memorial service for the war dead and spoke of "regret and lessons". Yet he conspicuously avoided acknowledging Japan's aggression or the suffering inflicted on its neighbors.

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More tellingly, on May 26 he laid flowers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery and, as head of the Liberal Democratic Party, on Aug 15 offered ritual gifts to the Yasukuni Shrine, where the remains of convicted war criminals are buried. Such acts expose the Japanese government's true attitude and its duplicity on history.

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Japan's ploy to dissuade others from joining China's commemoration event is a futile effort against the tide of history. The vast majority of the international community is fully aware of the war crimes committed by Japanese fascists during World War II and the importance of preserving the historical truth.

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Around the world, nations mark the victory over fascism with solemnity. Europe commemorates Victory in Europe Day on May 8 every year. Germany, once an aggressor like Japan, uses the day to reflect on the devastation of war and celebrate national renewal. Italy has designated April 25 as Liberation Day, marking its emancipation from fascist rule and Nazi occupation. These are in stark contrast to Japan's evasive strategy.

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China's commemorations have gained widespread recognition, which demonstrate international support for China's commemoration and a collective commitment to historical justice.

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Japan's obstruction is thus not only ineffectual but also self-defeating. By trying to suppress remembrance, Tokyo isolates itself further from a global consensus that values peace, remembrance, and accountability.

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Japan's attempt to block China's Sept 3 parade is insulting history. The international community's rejection of Japan's reckless appeal underscores the shared resolve to defend the achievements of the victory in World War II and uphold the foundations of the postwar world order. The world deserves remembrance, not revisionism.

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Germany's example shows that profound reflection and sincere apology can lead to reconciliation and renewed trust. Japan, by contrast, will remain trapped in suspicion and isolation unless it honestly confronts its past, cuts all ties with militarism, and commits to genuine peace. Only then can it earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and stand with the global community in remembering history, honoring the fallen, and cherishing peace to build a better future.

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

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As the world turns its eyes to China's upcoming commemoration of 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, Japan is trying to prevent the truth from being seen.

\n

According to Kyodo News, Japanese embassies in many countries have urged European and Asian leaders not to attend the commemoration ceremony, arguing that the commemoration "dwells excessively on history" and carries "anti-Japanese overtones". On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that Beijing has taken note of such reports, lodged a stern protest with and demanded clarification from Tokyo.

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China is commemorating the historic event to remember the past, honor the sacrifices and cherish peace to build a better future. If any nation is ready to face its history honestly, and is genuinely committed to peaceful development, it will have no reason to object.

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Japan's latest diplomatic maneuver to dissuade leaders of other countries from attending the commemoration is an insult to history. By trying to obstruct foreign attendance, Japan only reveals its guilt and betrays its deep unease in confronting its wartime culpability. This insecurity stems from the horrific crimes committed by militarist Japan during World War II and the persistent failure of postwar Japanese governments to engage in genuine reflection.

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Japan's aggression inflicted immense suffering on countries across Asia. Yet, unlike Germany, successive Japanese administrations have never truly fully acknowledged these actions or offered a sincere apology. No nation can build a respectable future by burying its past in silence or lobbying others to do the same.

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Instead, some revisionist forces in Japan glorify aggression in textbooks, euphemize "surrender" as the "end of the war," and cast doubts on atrocities such as the Nanjing Massacre. These are calculated attempts to whitewash decades of Japanese brutality that left millions dead and scarred.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government has shown stark contradictions in its China policy. While professing a desire to "improve relations," it has simultaneously provoked tensions on the historical issue and the Taiwan question.

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On Aug 15, which marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, Ishiba attended the national memorial service for the war dead and spoke of "regret and lessons". Yet he conspicuously avoided acknowledging Japan's aggression or the suffering inflicted on its neighbors.

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More tellingly, on May 26 he laid flowers at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery and, as head of the Liberal Democratic Party, on Aug 15 offered ritual gifts to the Yasukuni Shrine, where the remains of convicted war criminals are buried. Such acts expose the Japanese government's true attitude and its duplicity on history.

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Japan's ploy to dissuade others from joining China's commemoration event is a futile effort against the tide of history. The vast majority of the international community is fully aware of the war crimes committed by Japanese fascists during World War II and the importance of preserving the historical truth.

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Around the world, nations mark the victory over fascism with solemnity. Europe commemorates Victory in Europe Day on May 8 every year. Germany, once an aggressor like Japan, uses the day to reflect on the devastation of war and celebrate national renewal. Italy has designated April 25 as Liberation Day, marking its emancipation from fascist rule and Nazi occupation. These are in stark contrast to Japan's evasive strategy.

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China's commemorations have gained widespread recognition, which demonstrate international support for China's commemoration and a collective commitment to historical justice.

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Japan's obstruction is thus not only ineffectual but also self-defeating. By trying to suppress remembrance, Tokyo isolates itself further from a global consensus that values peace, remembrance, and accountability.

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Japan's attempt to block China's Sept 3 parade is insulting history. The international community's rejection of Japan's reckless appeal underscores the shared resolve to defend the achievements of the victory in World War II and uphold the foundations of the postwar world order. The world deserves remembrance, not revisionism.

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Germany's example shows that profound reflection and sincere apology can lead to reconciliation and renewed trust. Japan, by contrast, will remain trapped in suspicion and isolation unless it honestly confronts its past, cuts all ties with militarism, and commits to genuine peace. Only then can it earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and stand with the global community in remembering history, honoring the fallen, and cherishing peace to build a better future.

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

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When you stand at 4,000 meters above the sea level, the future looks closer. For the Xizang autonomous region, artificial intelligence is not a novelty to be imported and placed on a shelf but a practical instrument to improve people's livelihoods, safeguard a fragile ecology and accelerate high-quality development. Xizang's abundant green energy, unique climate and strategic position linking China with South Asia give it a rare opportunity to convert natural endowment into digital advantage while retaining its culture, ecology and security.

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Three key measures could take Xizang in this direction: deepening AI adoption in culture and tourism, fusion of AI with Xizang's healthcare and Tibetan medicine, and building a green computing power hub that anchors high-tech industry, skills and jobs. The guiding principle must be innovation with Xizang characteristics, firmly aligned with national strategies and local custodianship.

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Culture and tourism are strategic pillars of Xizang and a people-centered industry that shapes livelihoods. AI offers tools to strengthen every link in this value chain through rigorous digital collection of artifacts and sites, intelligent processing and curation and scenario-based presentations that provide genuinely immersive experiences.

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For Xizang, its work is cut out: It needs to combine AI-generated content with augmented, virtual and mixed reality to produce multilingual, authoritative narratives that are accessible without being trivial, and design a digital cultural and tourism experience park that combines the Potala Palace, Namtso and other landmarks into one coherent and correctly interpreted journey. Such a platform would serve diverse domestic and international visitors, expand services and let Xizang culture travel beyond the plateau even as it remains rooted in local custodianship.

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This is not merely a spectacle for spectacle's sake. It is a creative transformation that respects authenticity, broadens participation and creates new livelihoods in content production and intelligent operations.

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High-plateau health and Tibetan medicine are emerging industries essential to the well-being of residents and visitors and to Xizang's high-quality growth. AI should not replace traditional knowledge; it should sharpen and scale it.

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These practical steps can work in this direction: Developing wearable smart devices tailored to plateau physiology that can predict health risks and enable timely intervention for residents, workers and tourists; applying AI and knowledge-graph technologies to organize Xizang medical knowledge, uncovering promising diagnostic pathways, and identifying active ingredients in traditional formulations; and promoting genuine medical-engineering collaboration so that Tibetan medicine and modern healthcare can reinforce each other.

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The outcome would be a distinctive, data-informed service system that drives measurable development and progress.

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Xizang's mix of hydro, solar and wind power, together with its cool, dry conditions, favors energy-efficient data-center operations. The region's location as a gateway to South Asia also offers diplomatic and economic complementarities under the Belt and Road Initiative. These advantages make a persuasive case for a green computing power center that plugs into China's integrated computing network and meets demand from the eastern and central regions.

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Around that anchor, a green computing power industrial park could attract AI, big data and biopharmaceutical firms, catalyzing spillovers into culture and tourism, characteristic farming and Tibetan medicine. The park must be paired with ambitious talent program: joint training with inland universities, hands-on practice bases and a deliberate push to grow a local, high-level technical workforce. That "computing power-industry-talent" cycle will reduce reliance on traditional extractive models and accelerate a transition to a technology-driven economy.

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Exporting clean computing services also deepens practical cooperation with neighboring countries and helps build a shared digital future.

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AI will be judged by how it tackles hard problems in hard places. Intelligent simulation, ecological early warning and coordinated optimization can reduce risks and improve outcomes for major projects such as the Sichuan-Xizang Railway. And advance modeling helps in saving costs and safeguarding the environment.

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Equally important, green computing enables real-time processing of satellite remote-sensing data to monitor grassland degradation, glacier retreat, wetland change and forest fires. This would strengthen decision-making for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau where ecological protection and development are complementary goals. Developing large-scale AI models across ecology, remote sensing, climate, tourism, highland health and governance would clear the current "no computing power" bottlenecks in border areas and enable genuine leapfrog development.

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Sections of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway corridor, where the Hengduan Mountains offer low temperatures and stable geology, are well suited to host a national-level data disaster-recovery center powered by green energy. Built to national standards, such a facility would strengthen China's informatization drive, catalyze Xizang's information industry and contribute to balanced regional development.

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The underlying principle of these proposals is that innovation must be people-centered with ecology and security at its core. By placing Xizang culture at the heart of digital experiences, tailoring technology to the plateau's health needs, and anchoring computing power in green energy and local talent, Xizang can convert resource endowment into knowledge intensity and isolated potential into shared prosperity.

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At the roof of the world, the margin for error is small. That is precisely why a careful central government-guided innovation that is grounded in local realities and national strategy offers Xizang a realistic path to a more prosperous, resilient and culturally vibrant future.

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

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When you stand at 4,000 meters above the sea level, the future looks closer. For the Xizang autonomous region, artificial intelligence is not a novelty to be imported and placed on a shelf but a practical instrument to improve people's livelihoods, safeguard a fragile ecology and accelerate high-quality development. Xizang's abundant green energy, unique climate and strategic position linking China with South Asia give it a rare opportunity to convert natural endowment into digital advantage while retaining its culture, ecology and security.

\n

Three key measures could take Xizang in this direction: deepening AI adoption in culture and tourism, fusion of AI with Xizang's healthcare and Tibetan medicine, and building a green computing power hub that anchors high-tech industry, skills and jobs. The guiding principle must be innovation with Xizang characteristics, firmly aligned with national strategies and local custodianship.

\n

Culture and tourism are strategic pillars of Xizang and a people-centered industry that shapes livelihoods. AI offers tools to strengthen every link in this value chain through rigorous digital collection of artifacts and sites, intelligent processing and curation and scenario-based presentations that provide genuinely immersive experiences.

\n

For Xizang, its work is cut out: It needs to combine AI-generated content with augmented, virtual and mixed reality to produce multilingual, authoritative narratives that are accessible without being trivial, and design a digital cultural and tourism experience park that combines the Potala Palace, Namtso and other landmarks into one coherent and correctly interpreted journey. Such a platform would serve diverse domestic and international visitors, expand services and let Xizang culture travel beyond the plateau even as it remains rooted in local custodianship.

\n

This is not merely a spectacle for spectacle's sake. It is a creative transformation that respects authenticity, broadens participation and creates new livelihoods in content production and intelligent operations.

\n

High-plateau health and Tibetan medicine are emerging industries essential to the well-being of residents and visitors and to Xizang's high-quality growth. AI should not replace traditional knowledge; it should sharpen and scale it.

\n

These practical steps can work in this direction: Developing wearable smart devices tailored to plateau physiology that can predict health risks and enable timely intervention for residents, workers and tourists; applying AI and knowledge-graph technologies to organize Xizang medical knowledge, uncovering promising diagnostic pathways, and identifying active ingredients in traditional formulations; and promoting genuine medical-engineering collaboration so that Tibetan medicine and modern healthcare can reinforce each other.

\n

The outcome would be a distinctive, data-informed service system that drives measurable development and progress.

\n

Xizang's mix of hydro, solar and wind power, together with its cool, dry conditions, favors energy-efficient data-center operations. The region's location as a gateway to South Asia also offers diplomatic and economic complementarities under the Belt and Road Initiative. These advantages make a persuasive case for a green computing power center that plugs into China's integrated computing network and meets demand from the eastern and central regions.

\n

Around that anchor, a green computing power industrial park could attract AI, big data and biopharmaceutical firms, catalyzing spillovers into culture and tourism, characteristic farming and Tibetan medicine. The park must be paired with ambitious talent program: joint training with inland universities, hands-on practice bases and a deliberate push to grow a local, high-level technical workforce. That "computing power-industry-talent" cycle will reduce reliance on traditional extractive models and accelerate a transition to a technology-driven economy.

\n

Exporting clean computing services also deepens practical cooperation with neighboring countries and helps build a shared digital future.

\n

AI will be judged by how it tackles hard problems in hard places. Intelligent simulation, ecological early warning and coordinated optimization can reduce risks and improve outcomes for major projects such as the Sichuan-Xizang Railway. And advance modeling helps in saving costs and safeguarding the environment.

\n

Equally important, green computing enables real-time processing of satellite remote-sensing data to monitor grassland degradation, glacier retreat, wetland change and forest fires. This would strengthen decision-making for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau where ecological protection and development are complementary goals. Developing large-scale AI models across ecology, remote sensing, climate, tourism, highland health and governance would clear the current "no computing power" bottlenecks in border areas and enable genuine leapfrog development.

\n

Sections of the Sichuan-Xizang Railway corridor, where the Hengduan Mountains offer low temperatures and stable geology, are well suited to host a national-level data disaster-recovery center powered by green energy. Built to national standards, such a facility would strengthen China's informatization drive, catalyze Xizang's information industry and contribute to balanced regional development.

\n

The underlying principle of these proposals is that innovation must be people-centered with ecology and security at its core. By placing Xizang culture at the heart of digital experiences, tailoring technology to the plateau's health needs, and anchoring computing power in green energy and local talent, Xizang can convert resource endowment into knowledge intensity and isolated potential into shared prosperity.

\n

At the roof of the world, the margin for error is small. That is precisely why a careful central government-guided innovation that is grounded in local realities and national strategy offers Xizang a realistic path to a more prosperous, resilient and culturally vibrant future.

\n

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

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A notice at Gwanghwamun Post Office in central Seoul, South Korea, informs customers of the phased suspension of international mail services to the United States on Monday.

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International mail carriers in nearly 30 countries have temporarily stopped sending parcels with merchandise to the United States over confusion about the end of the "de minimis" exemption set for Friday.

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The exemption had allowed low-cost goods to enter the country duty-free if valued under $800.

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Over 22 postal services from Europe, including the UK, Germany and France, suspended services, some as early as last Friday. In Asia and the Pacific, carriers in Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore stopped deliveries or halted them to the US. Most said they had not been given enough time to prepare for the changes to the rule and were seeking more clarity before resuming services.

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In May, China was the first to have the exemption suspended on its shipments, but the rule will now extend to the global community as of Friday. It will mean US-based companies will have to pay higher import duties on goods received by mail. But gifts and letters under $100 may still be delivered free of tariffs.

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The Universal Postal Union announced on Tuesday that 25 member countries have suspended postal shipments to the US, citing uncertainties linked to planned changes by the US administration.

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As the United Nations specialized agency for the postal sector with 192 member countries, the UPU said in a statement that it is working with US authorities to ensure that details of the new operational requirements are clearly communicated to its members.

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The statement also noted that the UPU Director-General Masahiko Metoki also conveyed the member states' concerns about potential disruptions in a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.

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DHL said in a statement: "Key questions remain unresolved, particularly regarding how and by whom customs duties will be collected in the future, what additional data will be required, and how the data transmission to the US Customs and Border Protection will be carried out."

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The company, the largest shipping provider in Europe, told The Associated Press that it "will no longer be able to accept and transport parcels and postal items containing goods from business customers destined for the US".

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Belgium's Bpost said its services would be halted until more information is gathered from the US government. Italy's postal service, Poste Italiane, issued a similar response.

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Royal Mail, the British postal service, confirmed it had halted shipments to the US on Tuesday. From Friday, anything worth over $100, such as gifts to friends and family, will face a 10 percent duty.

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PostNord, a Nordic firm, said its pause was "unfortunate but necessary to ensure full compliance of the newly implemented rules".

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In the Netherlands, PostNL told the AP it was working closely with its US counterparts to find a solution.

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France's national postal service, La Poste, said it too had not been given enough details by the US to prepare for the new customs procedures.

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Austrian Post AG, Austria's logistics and postal service provider, said its last shipments to the US were made on Tuesday.

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PostEurop, an association of 51 European public postal operators, said that all of its members would likely cease business operations to the US if no solution was found by Friday.

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Russian Post, Russia's national postal operator, also noted that procedures for paying duties to the US Customs and Border Protection remain unclear, prompting all air carriers to halt deliveries of parcels containing commodities to the US.

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In fiscal year 2024, $64.6 billion worth of goods in over 1.36 billion small shipments utilized de minimis, according to Yale University and US Customs and Border Protection.

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The Trump administration blamed the exemption for enabling parcels to "evade tariffs and funnel deadly synthetic opioids … that harm American workers and businesses into the United States".

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In an executive order from July, the government said that any country that sends a low-value shipment to the US through the postal system will face one of two tariffs: either an "ad valorem duty" equal to the effective tariff rate of the package's country of origin. Or, for six months, a specific tariff of $80 to $200, depending on the country of origin's tariff rate, Reuters reports.

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Xinhua contributed to this story.

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A notice at Gwanghwamun Post Office in central Seoul, South Korea, informs customers of the phased suspension of international mail services to the United States on Monday.

\n

International mail carriers in nearly 30 countries have temporarily stopped sending parcels with merchandise to the United States over confusion about the end of the "de minimis" exemption set for Friday.

\n

The exemption had allowed low-cost goods to enter the country duty-free if valued under $800.

\n

Over 22 postal services from Europe, including the UK, Germany and France, suspended services, some as early as last Friday. In Asia and the Pacific, carriers in Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore stopped deliveries or halted them to the US. Most said they had not been given enough time to prepare for the changes to the rule and were seeking more clarity before resuming services.

\n

In May, China was the first to have the exemption suspended on its shipments, but the rule will now extend to the global community as of Friday. It will mean US-based companies will have to pay higher import duties on goods received by mail. But gifts and letters under $100 may still be delivered free of tariffs.

\n

The Universal Postal Union announced on Tuesday that 25 member countries have suspended postal shipments to the US, citing uncertainties linked to planned changes by the US administration.

\n

As the United Nations specialized agency for the postal sector with 192 member countries, the UPU said in a statement that it is working with US authorities to ensure that details of the new operational requirements are clearly communicated to its members.

\n

The statement also noted that the UPU Director-General Masahiko Metoki also conveyed the member states' concerns about potential disruptions in a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday.

\n

DHL said in a statement: "Key questions remain unresolved, particularly regarding how and by whom customs duties will be collected in the future, what additional data will be required, and how the data transmission to the US Customs and Border Protection will be carried out."

\n

The company, the largest shipping provider in Europe, told The Associated Press that it "will no longer be able to accept and transport parcels and postal items containing goods from business customers destined for the US".

\n

Belgium's Bpost said its services would be halted until more information is gathered from the US government. Italy's postal service, Poste Italiane, issued a similar response.

\n

Royal Mail, the British postal service, confirmed it had halted shipments to the US on Tuesday. From Friday, anything worth over $100, such as gifts to friends and family, will face a 10 percent duty.

\n

PostNord, a Nordic firm, said its pause was "unfortunate but necessary to ensure full compliance of the newly implemented rules".

\n

In the Netherlands, PostNL told the AP it was working closely with its US counterparts to find a solution.

\n

France's national postal service, La Poste, said it too had not been given enough details by the US to prepare for the new customs procedures.

\n

Austrian Post AG, Austria's logistics and postal service provider, said its last shipments to the US were made on Tuesday.

\n

PostEurop, an association of 51 European public postal operators, said that all of its members would likely cease business operations to the US if no solution was found by Friday.

\n

Russian Post, Russia's national postal operator, also noted that procedures for paying duties to the US Customs and Border Protection remain unclear, prompting all air carriers to halt deliveries of parcels containing commodities to the US.

\n

In fiscal year 2024, $64.6 billion worth of goods in over 1.36 billion small shipments utilized de minimis, according to Yale University and US Customs and Border Protection.

\n

The Trump administration blamed the exemption for enabling parcels to "evade tariffs and funnel deadly synthetic opioids … that harm American workers and businesses into the United States".

\n

In an executive order from July, the government said that any country that sends a low-value shipment to the US through the postal system will face one of two tariffs: either an "ad valorem duty" equal to the effective tariff rate of the package's country of origin. Or, for six months, a specific tariff of $80 to $200, depending on the country of origin's tariff rate, Reuters reports.

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Xinhua contributed to this story.

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Lhasa Altamiranda and Nick Hinner create the figure of a woman on horseback out of pumpkins in Lichtenwalde Castle and Park near Chemnitz, Germany, on Wednesday. The baroque castle and park will be transformed into a colorful pumpkin world from Aug 30 to Nov 2. Under the motto "Circus", 18 giant figures made from thousands of pumpkins await visitors this year.

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Lhasa Altamiranda and Nick Hinner create the figure of a woman on horseback out of pumpkins in Lichtenwalde Castle and Park near Chemnitz, Germany, on Wednesday. The baroque castle and park will be transformed into a colorful pumpkin world from Aug 30 to Nov 2. Under the motto "Circus", 18 giant figures made from thousands of pumpkins await visitors this year.

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For Australian entrepreneur Andrew Coates, one of the most important business trips he made was the one to China's Canton Fair earlier this year.

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Coates, who is the purchasing director of e-commerce company iMerchants, attended the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, in May.

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Also known as the Canton Fair, it is the largest and oldest trade expo of its kind, dating back to 1957.

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"All of us have tried to manufacture and procure products from China. (You need) hours online finding supplies; quality is impossible to determine if you're not face-to-face; reordering is very slow via email; I've no relationship with the supplier," said Coates, who has been in the industry for two decades.

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"One way to fix all of those problems is to head to the Canton Fair," he said. "You get access to thousands and thousands of manufacturers and suppliers."

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The fair's 137th edition, which ran from April to May, attracted overseas buyers from 229 countries and regions, according to the organizers, with a record 289,000 onsite attendees and 527,000 overseas buyers taking part online.

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Speaking at an industry event in Sydney on Tuesday for the upcoming 138th Canton Fair from October to November, Coates said he is already looking forward to the "instant connections to be made", leading about 50 new buyers from Australia, Europe and other areas to Guangzhou.

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Su Bin, deputy director general of the China Foreign Trade Center, a government-sponsored institution affiliated with the Chinese Commerce Ministry, hosting the event, said the fair reflects China's commitment to further opening-up, supported by its comprehensive industrial system, robust manufacturing sector and resilient supply chains.

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The fair has proved its strong appeal as a major platform for global trade cooperation, playing an indispensable role in facilitating international trade, stabilizing supply chains and driving global economic growth, Su said.

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Zhu Haining, consul of the economic and commercial office at the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney, said the Canton Fair is seen as a barometer of China's foreign trade and a "golden calling card" for China's firm commitment to opening-up.

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"China is willing to work together with all countries, including Australia, to follow the prevailing trend of economic globalization to share opportunities in cooperation and promote development," he said.

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Chen Jianyu, general manager of the Sydney branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, which supported the event on Tuesday, said the fair is not only a window into the Chinese market but also "a great way for global enterprises to explore new opportunities in China".

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"Economic ties between China and Australia continue to thrive," he said. "We're pleased to see more and more Australian businesses eager to strengthen their presence in the Chinese market."

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Pan White, executive director of the China Australia Trade and Investment Council, a nonprofit organization facilitating business opportunities, said the Canton Fair provides an important range of services to international buyers.

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"This is a platform that allows you to find really trustworthy suppliers, export opportunities and stay ahead of the game," she said, adding that the council is organizing regular trade missions to the Canton Fair.

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Contact the writers at xinxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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For Australian entrepreneur Andrew Coates, one of the most important business trips he made was the one to China's Canton Fair earlier this year.

\n

Coates, who is the purchasing director of e-commerce company iMerchants, attended the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, capital of South China's Guangdong province, in May.

\n

Also known as the Canton Fair, it is the largest and oldest trade expo of its kind, dating back to 1957.

\n

"All of us have tried to manufacture and procure products from China. (You need) hours online finding supplies; quality is impossible to determine if you're not face-to-face; reordering is very slow via email; I've no relationship with the supplier," said Coates, who has been in the industry for two decades.

\n

"One way to fix all of those problems is to head to the Canton Fair," he said. "You get access to thousands and thousands of manufacturers and suppliers."

\n

The fair's 137th edition, which ran from April to May, attracted overseas buyers from 229 countries and regions, according to the organizers, with a record 289,000 onsite attendees and 527,000 overseas buyers taking part online.

\n

Speaking at an industry event in Sydney on Tuesday for the upcoming 138th Canton Fair from October to November, Coates said he is already looking forward to the "instant connections to be made", leading about 50 new buyers from Australia, Europe and other areas to Guangzhou.

\n

Su Bin, deputy director general of the China Foreign Trade Center, a government-sponsored institution affiliated with the Chinese Commerce Ministry, hosting the event, said the fair reflects China's commitment to further opening-up, supported by its comprehensive industrial system, robust manufacturing sector and resilient supply chains.

\n

The fair has proved its strong appeal as a major platform for global trade cooperation, playing an indispensable role in facilitating international trade, stabilizing supply chains and driving global economic growth, Su said.

\n

Zhu Haining, consul of the economic and commercial office at the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney, said the Canton Fair is seen as a barometer of China's foreign trade and a "golden calling card" for China's firm commitment to opening-up.

\n

"China is willing to work together with all countries, including Australia, to follow the prevailing trend of economic globalization to share opportunities in cooperation and promote development," he said.

\n

Chen Jianyu, general manager of the Sydney branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, which supported the event on Tuesday, said the fair is not only a window into the Chinese market but also "a great way for global enterprises to explore new opportunities in China".

\n

"Economic ties between China and Australia continue to thrive," he said. "We're pleased to see more and more Australian businesses eager to strengthen their presence in the Chinese market."

\n

Pan White, executive director of the China Australia Trade and Investment Council, a nonprofit organization facilitating business opportunities, said the Canton Fair provides an important range of services to international buyers.

\n

"This is a platform that allows you to find really trustworthy suppliers, export opportunities and stay ahead of the game," she said, adding that the council is organizing regular trade missions to the Canton Fair.

\n

Contact the writers at xinxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (center), along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (front right), holds a joint news conference with community leaders at Riverpoint Park in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, to emphasize that there is no emergency that requires military deployments in Chicago.

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CHICAGO — President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through the third-largest city in the United States as many residents defended their home against Trump's escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a "killing field".

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The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed to a historic drop in violent crime. Groups constantly pressing for police reform said sending troops who lack training in de-escalating violence or any knowledge about the nuances of neighborhoods still grappling with violent crime would undo progress made in recent years.

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The sentiment was echoed by people going about their day — commuters heading to work, cyclists weaving through traffic and friends pausing to take photos along Michigan Avenue — who said the presence of troops would only heighten tensions, not ease them.

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"It's a direct affront to the progress our communities have made," said Bradly Johnson, who leads BUILD Chicago. The anti-violence organization focuses its efforts on neighborhoods on the city's West Side that have seen persistent crime, even as rates have fallen overall.

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"It's not a war zone," Johnson said. "They're vibrant, resilient communities where young people deserve opportunities and not intimidation."

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On Tuesday, Trump called Chicago a "hell hole" and repeated that Chicagoans are asking "Trump to come in" to reduce crime in the city. The statements echoed comments earlier this month when Trump indicated Chicago may be next for a federal crackdown, claiming Chicago is "a mess" and residents are "screaming for us to come".

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But data paints a more nuanced picture of crime — one that varies dramatically block by block and that has seen recent progress.

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Violent crime in Chicago dropped significantly in the first half of the year, representing the steepest decline in over a decade, according to city data. Shootings are down 37 percent and homicide rates have dropped by 32 percent, while total violent crime fell by over 22 percent.

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"The empirical data is very clear that the Chicago trend is extremely positive," said John Roman, who directs the Center on Public Safety and Justice at the University of Chicago. "Chicago is doing better than the rest of the country on a lot of really important measures."

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Gun violence

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Still, the city's most ardent defenders acknowledge that gun violence has plagued parts of the city in recent years, particularly in warmer months. Chicago saw about 570 homicides in 2024, according to city data. Shooting lethality — the rate at which shooting victims die from being shot — has increased in recent years, as has the number of high-capacity magazines recovered by Chicago police at shooting scenes, according to the University of Chicago Crime Lab.

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Crime in Chicago represents persistent, localized challenges, said Kimberley Smith, director of national programs for the University of Chicago Crime Lab. The neighborhoods with the highest homicide rates experience about 68 times more homicides than those with the lowest rates.

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Rene Cardona, a maintenance worker born and raised in Chicago, acknowledged these inequities in exposure to violent crime while maintaining that he feels safe in Chicago generally.

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"It depends where you're at and what time it is," he said. "Overall, Chicago's a pretty good place to live ... There's more good people than bad people here."

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Art Jarrett, a business owner just south of downtown, also pointed to Trump's business presence in the city, saying: "He can't think it's that big a killing field; he wouldn't have built a building here."

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (center), along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (front right), holds a joint news conference with community leaders at Riverpoint Park in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, to emphasize that there is no emergency that requires military deployments in Chicago.

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CHICAGO — President Donald Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago sent ripples through the third-largest city in the United States as many residents defended their home against Trump's escalating rhetoric toward its violent crime, including claims it is a "killing field".

\n

The threat of federal troops stirred a mix of fear, frustration and defiance for residents as they pointed to a historic drop in violent crime. Groups constantly pressing for police reform said sending troops who lack training in de-escalating violence or any knowledge about the nuances of neighborhoods still grappling with violent crime would undo progress made in recent years.

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The sentiment was echoed by people going about their day — commuters heading to work, cyclists weaving through traffic and friends pausing to take photos along Michigan Avenue — who said the presence of troops would only heighten tensions, not ease them.

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"It's a direct affront to the progress our communities have made," said Bradly Johnson, who leads BUILD Chicago. The anti-violence organization focuses its efforts on neighborhoods on the city's West Side that have seen persistent crime, even as rates have fallen overall.

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"It's not a war zone," Johnson said. "They're vibrant, resilient communities where young people deserve opportunities and not intimidation."

\n

On Tuesday, Trump called Chicago a "hell hole" and repeated that Chicagoans are asking "Trump to come in" to reduce crime in the city. The statements echoed comments earlier this month when Trump indicated Chicago may be next for a federal crackdown, claiming Chicago is "a mess" and residents are "screaming for us to come".

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But data paints a more nuanced picture of crime — one that varies dramatically block by block and that has seen recent progress.

\n

Violent crime in Chicago dropped significantly in the first half of the year, representing the steepest decline in over a decade, according to city data. Shootings are down 37 percent and homicide rates have dropped by 32 percent, while total violent crime fell by over 22 percent.

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"The empirical data is very clear that the Chicago trend is extremely positive," said John Roman, who directs the Center on Public Safety and Justice at the University of Chicago. "Chicago is doing better than the rest of the country on a lot of really important measures."

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Gun violence

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Still, the city's most ardent defenders acknowledge that gun violence has plagued parts of the city in recent years, particularly in warmer months. Chicago saw about 570 homicides in 2024, according to city data. Shooting lethality — the rate at which shooting victims die from being shot — has increased in recent years, as has the number of high-capacity magazines recovered by Chicago police at shooting scenes, according to the University of Chicago Crime Lab.

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Crime in Chicago represents persistent, localized challenges, said Kimberley Smith, director of national programs for the University of Chicago Crime Lab. The neighborhoods with the highest homicide rates experience about 68 times more homicides than those with the lowest rates.

\n

Rene Cardona, a maintenance worker born and raised in Chicago, acknowledged these inequities in exposure to violent crime while maintaining that he feels safe in Chicago generally.

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"It depends where you're at and what time it is," he said. "Overall, Chicago's a pretty good place to live ... There's more good people than bad people here."

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Art Jarrett, a business owner just south of downtown, also pointed to Trump's business presence in the city, saying: "He can't think it's that big a killing field; he wouldn't have built a building here."

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AUSTRALIA

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Police identify man who killed 2 officers

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Australian police on Wednesday identified the suspect who shot and killed two police officers and seriously wounded a third as the search for the shooter entered day two in a vast, remote rural area in the country's southeast. Dezi Freeman, 56, was heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival skills, Victoria's Chief Commissioner of Police Mike Bush told reporters. People were urged to stay indoors. The shooting happened on Tuesday, when 10 armed police officers tried to execute a search warrant at Freeman's property in Porepunkah, a town of just over 1,000 people located 320 kilometers northeast of Melbourne.

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DENMARK

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US envoy summoned over Greenland issue

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Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry said on Wednesday. Public broadcaster DR cited unnamed sources as saying the government believed at least three US nationals with ties to President Donald Trump's administration had been involved in influence operations aimed at promoting Greenland's secession from Denmark to the United States. The US embassy in Copenhagen did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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UNITED STATES

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SpaceX launches 10th Starship test flight

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SpaceX successfully launched the 10th flight test of its giant Starship rocket on Tuesday, taking a significant step forward in developing the world's first fully reusable launch vehicle. The two-stage vehicle lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas at about 6:30 pm, after two days of delays caused by weather and technical issues. About 18 minutes into the flight, SpaceX demonstrated Starship's payload deployment capability for the first time, releasing a set of Starlink simulator satellites. SpaceX said the flight test met all of its major objectives.

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AUSTRALIA

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Police identify man who killed 2 officers

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Australian police on Wednesday identified the suspect who shot and killed two police officers and seriously wounded a third as the search for the shooter entered day two in a vast, remote rural area in the country's southeast. Dezi Freeman, 56, was heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival skills, Victoria's Chief Commissioner of Police Mike Bush told reporters. People were urged to stay indoors. The shooting happened on Tuesday, when 10 armed police officers tried to execute a search warrant at Freeman's property in Porepunkah, a town of just over 1,000 people located 320 kilometers northeast of Melbourne.

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DENMARK

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US envoy summoned over Greenland issue

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Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry said on Wednesday. Public broadcaster DR cited unnamed sources as saying the government believed at least three US nationals with ties to President Donald Trump's administration had been involved in influence operations aimed at promoting Greenland's secession from Denmark to the United States. The US embassy in Copenhagen did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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UNITED STATES

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SpaceX launches 10th Starship test flight

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SpaceX successfully launched the 10th flight test of its giant Starship rocket on Tuesday, taking a significant step forward in developing the world's first fully reusable launch vehicle. The two-stage vehicle lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas at about 6:30 pm, after two days of delays caused by weather and technical issues. About 18 minutes into the flight, SpaceX demonstrated Starship's payload deployment capability for the first time, releasing a set of Starlink simulator satellites. SpaceX said the flight test met all of its major objectives.

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A condolence tent is set up on Tuesday in the courtyard of Nasser Hospital for journalists killed in an attack by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.

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The international community should pressure Israel for a ceasefire proposal it has yet to respond to, a Qatari official said as he accused Tel Aviv of not wanting to reach an agreement but advance attacks in Gaza and allow famine to spread.

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Adviser to the Qatari Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari urged international parties to exert pressure on Israel to respond to the mediation proposal for a ceasefire, as it had already been about 10 days.

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At a news briefing on Tuesday, he said "the ball is now in the Israeli court, which does not want to reach an agreement".

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A Saudi Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reiterated Saudi Arabia's call to the international community, especially all United Nations Security Council members, to urgently intervene to end the famine in Gaza and halt the genocide and crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces.

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The Arab appeals came amid major demonstrations held across Israel, demanding that the government sign a deal to bring the hostages home and end the conflict in Gaza.

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The President of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Yang strongly condemned Israel's strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, his spokeswoman Sharon Birch said on Tuesday.

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Elsewhere, over 200 former EU ambassadors, senior diplomatic staff and ambassadors from EU member states published an open letter, calling for urgent action over Israel's fighting in Gaza and unlawful actions in the West Bank, The Guardian reported.

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If the EU does not act collectively, they said, the member states must take steps individually or in smaller groups to support human rights and uphold international law.

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Military plans discussed

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Meanwhile, the Israeli security cabinet met in Jerusalem to approve the military's plans to take control of Gaza City, with local reports saying the forum did not discuss the ceasefire proposal.

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said that high-level hostage-ceasefire deal mediators called him to ask if he had any knowledge of why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not yet responded to the latest proposal for a ceasefire agreement, the Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.

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"I spoke with mediators at the highest level in the negotiations, and they said 'we don't understand what happened, Hamas accepted the conditions that Netanyahu set,'" Lapid was quoted as saying by the report, which cited Army Radio.

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that President Donald Trump would chair a meeting on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday and added that Washington expected the conflict to be resolved by the end of the year.

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Witkoff also said on Tuesday that the US administration's official position is to oppose additional partial Gaza hostage deals. At least 20 hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli authorities have confirmed the deaths of 28 others.

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Other parts of the world saw continued condemnation of Israeli hospital strikes that killed rescue workers and five more journalists in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Hamas rejected accusations that Israel's targets were militants.

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Israel had said it had killed six militants in the attack at Nasser Hospital. The Hamas media office said in a statement that one of the six Palestinians that Israel claimed as a militant was killed in al-Mawasi, some distance from the hospital, and another was killed elsewhere at a different time, Reuters reported.

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Dina Yulianti Sulaeman, director of the Indonesia Center for Middle East Studies, told China Daily that Israel's silence over Hamas accepting a ceasefire deal last week "demonstrates an imbalance in the negotiation process".

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"Arab mediators have put proposals on the table, and even the Israeli public is urging its government to take steps toward an agreement. However, the Israeli regime continues to stubbornly maintain its desire to carry out military operations and occupy Gaza," said Sulaeman.

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This is precisely where international pressure is crucial.

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"Regarding predictions about a resolution to the war, both Trump's claims and the US envoy's statements reflect America's domestic political calculations rather than the reality on the ground," Sulaeman said.

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jan@chinadailyapac.com

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A condolence tent is set up on Tuesday in the courtyard of Nasser Hospital for journalists killed in an attack by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip.

\n

The international community should pressure Israel for a ceasefire proposal it has yet to respond to, a Qatari official said as he accused Tel Aviv of not wanting to reach an agreement but advance attacks in Gaza and allow famine to spread.

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Adviser to the Qatari Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari urged international parties to exert pressure on Israel to respond to the mediation proposal for a ceasefire, as it had already been about 10 days.

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At a news briefing on Tuesday, he said "the ball is now in the Israeli court, which does not want to reach an agreement".

\n

A Saudi Council of Ministers' meeting on Tuesday, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reiterated Saudi Arabia's call to the international community, especially all United Nations Security Council members, to urgently intervene to end the famine in Gaza and halt the genocide and crimes committed by the Israeli occupation forces.

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The Arab appeals came amid major demonstrations held across Israel, demanding that the government sign a deal to bring the hostages home and end the conflict in Gaza.

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The President of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Yang strongly condemned Israel's strikes on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, his spokeswoman Sharon Birch said on Tuesday.

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Elsewhere, over 200 former EU ambassadors, senior diplomatic staff and ambassadors from EU member states published an open letter, calling for urgent action over Israel's fighting in Gaza and unlawful actions in the West Bank, The Guardian reported.

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If the EU does not act collectively, they said, the member states must take steps individually or in smaller groups to support human rights and uphold international law.

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Military plans discussed

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Meanwhile, the Israeli security cabinet met in Jerusalem to approve the military's plans to take control of Gaza City, with local reports saying the forum did not discuss the ceasefire proposal.

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said that high-level hostage-ceasefire deal mediators called him to ask if he had any knowledge of why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had not yet responded to the latest proposal for a ceasefire agreement, the Times of Israel reported on Wednesday.

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"I spoke with mediators at the highest level in the negotiations, and they said 'we don't understand what happened, Hamas accepted the conditions that Netanyahu set,'" Lapid was quoted as saying by the report, which cited Army Radio.

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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday that President Donald Trump would chair a meeting on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday and added that Washington expected the conflict to be resolved by the end of the year.

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Witkoff also said on Tuesday that the US administration's official position is to oppose additional partial Gaza hostage deals. At least 20 hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli authorities have confirmed the deaths of 28 others.

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Other parts of the world saw continued condemnation of Israeli hospital strikes that killed rescue workers and five more journalists in southern Gaza on Tuesday. Hamas rejected accusations that Israel's targets were militants.

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Israel had said it had killed six militants in the attack at Nasser Hospital. The Hamas media office said in a statement that one of the six Palestinians that Israel claimed as a militant was killed in al-Mawasi, some distance from the hospital, and another was killed elsewhere at a different time, Reuters reported.

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Dina Yulianti Sulaeman, director of the Indonesia Center for Middle East Studies, told China Daily that Israel's silence over Hamas accepting a ceasefire deal last week "demonstrates an imbalance in the negotiation process".

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"Arab mediators have put proposals on the table, and even the Israeli public is urging its government to take steps toward an agreement. However, the Israeli regime continues to stubbornly maintain its desire to carry out military operations and occupy Gaza," said Sulaeman.

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This is precisely where international pressure is crucial.

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"Regarding predictions about a resolution to the war, both Trump's claims and the US envoy's statements reflect America's domestic political calculations rather than the reality on the ground," Sulaeman said.

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jan@chinadailyapac.com

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"The Yellow River is roaring, the Yellow River is roaring!"

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When the majestic chorus of the Yellow River Cantata resounded through the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, accompanied by the full power of a symphony orchestra, the audience was transported back to the wartime years when the Chinese people courageously resisted Japanese fascism.

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History and modernity converged at the commemorative event, as overseas Chinese in the United States used music to honor their motherland's sacrifice and resilience, while also expressing their shared yearning for peace.

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Co-organized by the Roundtable of Chinese American Organizations and Chinese communities across Southern California, the large-scale concert brought together nearly 300 orchestral musicians and choir members to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.

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"While the victory was momentous, it came at a great cost," said Lu Qiang, the concert's chief planner. "We have enjoyed 80 years of peace because of the sacrifices. Yet today, we still see war and hunger in the world. This makes our responsibility even greater, and through today's concert, we hope to awaken everyone to join together in safeguarding world peace."

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First performed in 1939, the Yellow River Cantata remains one of the most important works in modern Chinese classical music. Composer Xian Xinghai blended Western forms such as the cantata and symphony with traditional Chinese folk melodies and instruments. Set to poet Guang Weiran's patriotic verses, the work became a rallying cry that inspired millions during the war of resistance.

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Eighty years later, its power remains undiminished. Huang Hongjiang, deputy consul general of China in Los Angeles, emphasized the enduring symbolic force of the Yellow River and its music.

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"The Yellow River has borne witness to the suffering and struggle of the Chinese nation and nurtured its resilience and strength. Over 80 years ago, at the critical juncture of national survival, the Yellow River Cantata came into being, inspiring hundreds of millions of Chinese people to fight bravely and becoming a battle song that rallied the nation's strength," Huang told the audience.

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He also urged reflection on history's lessons.

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"Eighty years ago, the Chinese and American peoples shared a common hatred for the enemy and fought side by side to safeguard peace and justice. History teaches us that only through unity and cooperation can we overcome common challenges, and only through mutual respect can we avoid the tragedy of conflict."

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Huang stressed that as the world's two largest economies and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the US bear special responsibility.

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US Congresswoman Judy Chu, whose father served in the US Army during World War II, highlighted the deep cooperation between the two sides in securing victory. "The victory would not have been possible without the cooperation of the US and China, as well as the sacrifices of American soldiers who fought bravely as part of the Flying Tigers," Chu said.

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Film producer Frederic Golchan said he was deeply moved. "I enjoyed the concert tremendously. There was a lot of diversity, a lot of great talent, and obviously the last piece, the Yellow River …, was quite beautiful. It truly honored the commemoration of the war and the liberation of China," he told China Daily.

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Before the concert, the Walt Disney Concert Hall also hosted the release of a book titled The Daughter of the Peace General — Building Bridges Between China and USA, co-authored by Zhang Sujiu and freelance writer and film producer Peter Kjenaas.

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Zhang, daughter of General Zhang Zhizhong, known as the "Peace General", has been a community leader in Southern California for more than four decades. She has dedicated her life to strengthening peace, friendship and cultural exchange between China and the US.

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"With this book done, my lifetime task is completed," Zhang told China Daily. She said that she chose to publish the memoir, which contains more than 270 photos, in English to reach a wider international audience.

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renali@chinadailyusa.com

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"The Yellow River is roaring, the Yellow River is roaring!"

\n

When the majestic chorus of the Yellow River Cantata resounded through the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, accompanied by the full power of a symphony orchestra, the audience was transported back to the wartime years when the Chinese people courageously resisted Japanese fascism.

\n

History and modernity converged at the commemorative event, as overseas Chinese in the United States used music to honor their motherland's sacrifice and resilience, while also expressing their shared yearning for peace.

\n

Co-organized by the Roundtable of Chinese American Organizations and Chinese communities across Southern California, the large-scale concert brought together nearly 300 orchestral musicians and choir members to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.

\n

"While the victory was momentous, it came at a great cost," said Lu Qiang, the concert's chief planner. "We have enjoyed 80 years of peace because of the sacrifices. Yet today, we still see war and hunger in the world. This makes our responsibility even greater, and through today's concert, we hope to awaken everyone to join together in safeguarding world peace."

\n

First performed in 1939, the Yellow River Cantata remains one of the most important works in modern Chinese classical music. Composer Xian Xinghai blended Western forms such as the cantata and symphony with traditional Chinese folk melodies and instruments. Set to poet Guang Weiran's patriotic verses, the work became a rallying cry that inspired millions during the war of resistance.

\n

Eighty years later, its power remains undiminished. Huang Hongjiang, deputy consul general of China in Los Angeles, emphasized the enduring symbolic force of the Yellow River and its music.

\n

"The Yellow River has borne witness to the suffering and struggle of the Chinese nation and nurtured its resilience and strength. Over 80 years ago, at the critical juncture of national survival, the Yellow River Cantata came into being, inspiring hundreds of millions of Chinese people to fight bravely and becoming a battle song that rallied the nation's strength," Huang told the audience.

\n

He also urged reflection on history's lessons.

\n

"Eighty years ago, the Chinese and American peoples shared a common hatred for the enemy and fought side by side to safeguard peace and justice. History teaches us that only through unity and cooperation can we overcome common challenges, and only through mutual respect can we avoid the tragedy of conflict."

\n

Huang stressed that as the world's two largest economies and permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the US bear special responsibility.

\n

US Congresswoman Judy Chu, whose father served in the US Army during World War II, highlighted the deep cooperation between the two sides in securing victory. "The victory would not have been possible without the cooperation of the US and China, as well as the sacrifices of American soldiers who fought bravely as part of the Flying Tigers," Chu said.

\n

Film producer Frederic Golchan said he was deeply moved. "I enjoyed the concert tremendously. There was a lot of diversity, a lot of great talent, and obviously the last piece, the Yellow River …, was quite beautiful. It truly honored the commemoration of the war and the liberation of China," he told China Daily.

\n

Before the concert, the Walt Disney Concert Hall also hosted the release of a book titled The Daughter of the Peace General — Building Bridges Between China and USA, co-authored by Zhang Sujiu and freelance writer and film producer Peter Kjenaas.

\n

Zhang, daughter of General Zhang Zhizhong, known as the "Peace General", has been a community leader in Southern California for more than four decades. She has dedicated her life to strengthening peace, friendship and cultural exchange between China and the US.

\n

"With this book done, my lifetime task is completed," Zhang told China Daily. She said that she chose to publish the memoir, which contains more than 270 photos, in English to reach a wider international audience.

\n

renali@chinadailyusa.com

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GENEVA — Representatives of three European countries, which are threatening to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, failed to agree with their Iranian counterpart on Tuesday on how to avoid the measures days ahead of a deadline, a diplomat said.

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The diplomat said efforts would continue to search for a solution ahead of an E3 deadline at the end of this month to invoke the so-called "snapback mechanism "of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, over what the countries have deemed Iran's lack of compliance — an allegation Iran has denied.

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The snapback would mean a return to wide-ranging UN sanctions in place before the deal, including a conventional arms embargo, restrictions on ballistic missile development, asset freezes, travel bans and a ban on producing nuclear-related technology.

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The talks in Switzerland between representatives of Britain, France and Germany — known as the E3 — and Iran "ended without a final outcome", said the diplomat with knowledge of the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive discussions.

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The talks, which the Iranian Foreign Ministry had announced on Monday, follow a previous meeting between the Europeans and Iran in Istanbul on July 25.

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Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said on X that Tehran "remains committed to diplomacy" and that it was "high time" for the European countries "to make the right choice, and give diplomacy time and space".

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Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it is fully aware of the potential negative consequences of a possible reinstatement of UN sanctions under the snapback mechanism and is working to prevent it.

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Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected claims that Tehran is downplaying the issue, saying they are concerned about its consequences.

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He said Iran has taken "considerable efforts" to avert the move.

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The discussions focus on lifting sanctions and the future of Resolution 2231, which endorses the nuclear accord, Baghaei noted, adding that Tehran will continue to demonstrate transparency about the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.

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He also stressed that E3 lacks the legal and moral authority to trigger the mechanism.

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The Europeans' concern over the Iranian nuclear program, which had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels before the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict in June, saw its atomic sites bombed, and has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, in the conflict's wake.

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Iran has long insisted its program is peaceful.

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Month-end deadline

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The Europeans agreed with the US earlier this year to set an end-of-August deadline for invoking the mechanism if Iran fails to meet several conditions, including resuming negotiations with the US over its nuclear program, allowing UN nuclear inspectors access to its nuclear sites and accounting for the over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium.

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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told Fox News Channel's The Story with Martha MacCallum on Tuesday that a team of international inspectors was back in Iran for the first time since the conflict with Israel in June, when the US also bombed Iranian nuclear sites, including with bunker-buster bombs.

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the return of inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Wednesday.

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He told state news agency IRNA the inspectors were allowed in to oversee the replacement of fuel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Araghchi also denied reports that Iran and the IAEA had agreed on a new cooperation framework, saying no text had been finalized despite exchanges of proposals.

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Under the 2015 deal between world powers and Iran, Tehran agreed to limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. UN inspectors were tasked with monitoring the program.

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GENEVA — Representatives of three European countries, which are threatening to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, failed to agree with their Iranian counterpart on Tuesday on how to avoid the measures days ahead of a deadline, a diplomat said.

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The diplomat said efforts would continue to search for a solution ahead of an E3 deadline at the end of this month to invoke the so-called "snapback mechanism "of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, over what the countries have deemed Iran's lack of compliance — an allegation Iran has denied.

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The snapback would mean a return to wide-ranging UN sanctions in place before the deal, including a conventional arms embargo, restrictions on ballistic missile development, asset freezes, travel bans and a ban on producing nuclear-related technology.

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The talks in Switzerland between representatives of Britain, France and Germany — known as the E3 — and Iran "ended without a final outcome", said the diplomat with knowledge of the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive discussions.

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The talks, which the Iranian Foreign Ministry had announced on Monday, follow a previous meeting between the Europeans and Iran in Istanbul on July 25.

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Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said on X that Tehran "remains committed to diplomacy" and that it was "high time" for the European countries "to make the right choice, and give diplomacy time and space".

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Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it is fully aware of the potential negative consequences of a possible reinstatement of UN sanctions under the snapback mechanism and is working to prevent it.

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Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected claims that Tehran is downplaying the issue, saying they are concerned about its consequences.

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He said Iran has taken "considerable efforts" to avert the move.

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The discussions focus on lifting sanctions and the future of Resolution 2231, which endorses the nuclear accord, Baghaei noted, adding that Tehran will continue to demonstrate transparency about the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.

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He also stressed that E3 lacks the legal and moral authority to trigger the mechanism.

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The Europeans' concern over the Iranian nuclear program, which had been enriching uranium to near weapons-grade levels before the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict in June, saw its atomic sites bombed, and has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, in the conflict's wake.

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Iran has long insisted its program is peaceful.

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Month-end deadline

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The Europeans agreed with the US earlier this year to set an end-of-August deadline for invoking the mechanism if Iran fails to meet several conditions, including resuming negotiations with the US over its nuclear program, allowing UN nuclear inspectors access to its nuclear sites and accounting for the over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium.

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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi told Fox News Channel's The Story with Martha MacCallum on Tuesday that a team of international inspectors was back in Iran for the first time since the conflict with Israel in June, when the US also bombed Iranian nuclear sites, including with bunker-buster bombs.

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the return of inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed on Wednesday.

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He told state news agency IRNA the inspectors were allowed in to oversee the replacement of fuel at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Araghchi also denied reports that Iran and the IAEA had agreed on a new cooperation framework, saying no text had been finalized despite exchanges of proposals.

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Under the 2015 deal between world powers and Iran, Tehran agreed to limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. UN inspectors were tasked with monitoring the program.

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A man blesses three Sakalava skulls during a ceremony for their restitution to Madagascar, at the Culture Ministry in Paris on Tuesday. France is returning the three colonial-era skulls held in a Paris museum to Madagascar 128 years after they were taken to France.

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A man blesses three Sakalava skulls during a ceremony for their restitution to Madagascar, at the Culture Ministry in Paris on Tuesday. France is returning the three colonial-era skulls held in a Paris museum to Madagascar 128 years after they were taken to France.

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A boat carrying 130 migrants, including 18 women and six girls, from Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan, departed from Libya on Tuesday, attempting to reach Europe. After a fishing vessel alerted about their position, the rescue ship Astral, operated by the NGO Open Arms, approached to distribute life jackets and water to those on board. Later, the Italian Coast Guard arrived and transferred all the passengers to safety.

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A boat carrying 130 migrants, including 18 women and six girls, from Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan, departed from Libya on Tuesday, attempting to reach Europe. After a fishing vessel alerted about their position, the rescue ship Astral, operated by the NGO Open Arms, approached to distribute life jackets and water to those on board. Later, the Italian Coast Guard arrived and transferred all the passengers to safety.

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The European Commission has dismissed claims made by United States President Donald Trump that European Union digital rules discriminate against US tech companies.

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Both the EU and the United Kingdom's trade relations with the US face fresh turbulence after Trump threatened new tariffs on countries implementing digital regulations affecting US tech companies.

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In a social media post on Monday, Trump stated that he would impose additional tariffs on all countries with digital taxes, legislation or regulations, claiming they were "all designed to harm or discriminate against American technology".

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While Trump avoided naming specific countries, his warning appeared aimed at the EU's regulations that aim to rein in companies like Google, Apple and Meta.

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Trump said: "As the president of the United States, I will stand up to countries that attack our incredible American tech companies. Unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as president of the United States, will impose substantial additional tariffs on that country's exports to the USA, and institute export restrictions on our highly protected technology and chips."

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The Trump administration has repeatedly opposed the EU's twin digital regulations: the Digital Markets Act, which aims to limit the dominance of tech giants, and the Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to control harmful content.

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The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, defended its position on Tuesday, asserting its regulatory authority over economic activities within the bloc, reported Reuters.

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EU officials dismissed Trump's accusations of anti-US bias, emphasizing that the regulations apply equally to all companies operating in EU territory.

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A spokesperson for the commission said that claims of social media censorship under EU data laws, including those from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, were "completely wrong and unfounded".

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The spokesperson explained that the Digital Services Act merely requires platforms to fully enforce their own policies.

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"And when we're talking about this, more than 99 percent of content moderation decisions taken here in the EU online are proactively done by platforms based on their own terms and conditions," they added.

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Trump's proposed tariffs threaten to undermine recent US trade agreements with both the UK and European partners.

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The US and the EU agreed on a joint statement on a deal last week, capping most US tariffs on EU exports at 15 percent, but it largely avoided mention of digital services.

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The UK government must not "water down" its digital services tax and stand firm against Trump's threats, the UK's Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey was quoted by The Guardian newspaper as saying.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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The European Commission has dismissed claims made by United States President Donald Trump that European Union digital rules discriminate against US tech companies.

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Both the EU and the United Kingdom's trade relations with the US face fresh turbulence after Trump threatened new tariffs on countries implementing digital regulations affecting US tech companies.

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In a social media post on Monday, Trump stated that he would impose additional tariffs on all countries with digital taxes, legislation or regulations, claiming they were "all designed to harm or discriminate against American technology".

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While Trump avoided naming specific countries, his warning appeared aimed at the EU's regulations that aim to rein in companies like Google, Apple and Meta.

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Trump said: "As the president of the United States, I will stand up to countries that attack our incredible American tech companies. Unless these discriminatory actions are removed, I, as president of the United States, will impose substantial additional tariffs on that country's exports to the USA, and institute export restrictions on our highly protected technology and chips."

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The Trump administration has repeatedly opposed the EU's twin digital regulations: the Digital Markets Act, which aims to limit the dominance of tech giants, and the Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to control harmful content.

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The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, defended its position on Tuesday, asserting its regulatory authority over economic activities within the bloc, reported Reuters.

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EU officials dismissed Trump's accusations of anti-US bias, emphasizing that the regulations apply equally to all companies operating in EU territory.

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A spokesperson for the commission said that claims of social media censorship under EU data laws, including those from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, were "completely wrong and unfounded".

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The spokesperson explained that the Digital Services Act merely requires platforms to fully enforce their own policies.

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"And when we're talking about this, more than 99 percent of content moderation decisions taken here in the EU online are proactively done by platforms based on their own terms and conditions," they added.

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Trump's proposed tariffs threaten to undermine recent US trade agreements with both the UK and European partners.

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The US and the EU agreed on a joint statement on a deal last week, capping most US tariffs on EU exports at 15 percent, but it largely avoided mention of digital services.

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The UK government must not "water down" its digital services tax and stand firm against Trump's threats, the UK's Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey was quoted by The Guardian newspaper as saying.

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jonathan@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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The July US-EU trade framework, whose details were unveiled recently, may adversely affect the EU's economy and its industrial growth, experts said, adding that it was largely achieved through European concessions.

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They suggested that the agreement underscores Europe's fragile autonomy and could hasten its move toward trade diversification, highlighting that its implementation remains uncertain, although the deal provides short-term stability and predictability in transatlantic trade.

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According to a joint statement released last week, the US will impose a maximum, all-inclusive tariff of 15 percent on most EU exports, including cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber.

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The EU, in return, pledged to remove tariffs on all US industrial goods and expand market access for US seafood and agricultural products.

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The terms of the deal have drawn criticism from some European leaders.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned its implications on Sunday at a government Open Day, asking, "How do we handle world trade if, for example, the Americans are no longer prepared to play by the rules of the World Trade Organization?"

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Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the trade agreement favors Washington over the EU, and many other EU officials have voiced discontent over its perceived imbalance.

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Experts warned that the deal is asymmetrical and may harm the European economy over the long term, while potentially intensifying transatlantic competition.

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Jiang Yunfei, an assistant research fellow at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economy, noted that exports have been a key economic driver for the EU, especially amid years of sluggish economic growth, weak investment and lackluster consumption.

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As the US is the EU's largest export market and source of trade surplus, "the US' 15 percent tariff on European goods will reduce EU exports, undermining a major engine of the region's economic growth", Jiang said, adding that early signs of the tariff's impact are visible. In June, EU exports to the US plummeted by around 10 percent year-on-year, and the trade surplus with the US halved to 9.6 billion euros ($11.2 billion) from 18.5 billion euros a year ago.

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Jiang said the EU accepted the deal mainly to mitigate greater losses. "With the US as its largest source of surplus, the EU held limited leverage in negotiations," she said.

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Eroding competitiveness

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Cui Hongjian, director of Beijing Foreign Studies University's Center for European Union and Regional Development Studies, said the tariffs would increase trade costs for European industries, eroding their competitiveness.

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"Moreover, the EU's pledge to boost investment in the US may lead some European manufacturers to relocate production to the US to avoid tariffs," Cui said. "This could intensify competition between the two economies, not just in products, but in investment and industrial capacity, which means the agreement, instead of resolving underlying competition, actually makes it more entrenched and difficult to manage."

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He emphasized that the deal offers only short-term relief rather than a sustainable solution for either side.

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Cui suggested that Europe's concessions were influenced not just by economics but also significantly by geopolitical factors, particularly concerns over potential US pressure on the EU regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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He also said there are practical challenges. "The EU lacks the legal authority to force private companies to invest in the US. Additionally, unresolved disputes in sectors like agriculture and digital trade could reemerge as flashpoints."

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In response to US tariff pressure, some European leaders are advocating diversified trade partnerships. German Chancellor Merz stressed the need to seek new trade partners in the coming years, while European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for stronger trade ties with countries other than the US.

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Experts said that while the agreement underscores an urgent need for the EU to diversify its trade partnerships, it will be difficult to achieve this within a short period.

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"It's undoubtedly challenging for Europe to find new markets at this moment. However, the EU must persist in its diversification strategy. Only by doing so can it gain stronger leverage when dealing with similar US policy shifts in the future," said Cui, from Beijing Foreign Studies University.

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yangran1@chinadaily.com.cn

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The July US-EU trade framework, whose details were unveiled recently, may adversely affect the EU's economy and its industrial growth, experts said, adding that it was largely achieved through European concessions.

\n

They suggested that the agreement underscores Europe's fragile autonomy and could hasten its move toward trade diversification, highlighting that its implementation remains uncertain, although the deal provides short-term stability and predictability in transatlantic trade.

\n

According to a joint statement released last week, the US will impose a maximum, all-inclusive tariff of 15 percent on most EU exports, including cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber.

\n

The EU, in return, pledged to remove tariffs on all US industrial goods and expand market access for US seafood and agricultural products.

\n

The terms of the deal have drawn criticism from some European leaders.

\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned its implications on Sunday at a government Open Day, asking, "How do we handle world trade if, for example, the Americans are no longer prepared to play by the rules of the World Trade Organization?"

\n

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the trade agreement favors Washington over the EU, and many other EU officials have voiced discontent over its perceived imbalance.

\n

Experts warned that the deal is asymmetrical and may harm the European economy over the long term, while potentially intensifying transatlantic competition.

\n

Jiang Yunfei, an assistant research fellow at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economy, noted that exports have been a key economic driver for the EU, especially amid years of sluggish economic growth, weak investment and lackluster consumption.

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As the US is the EU's largest export market and source of trade surplus, "the US' 15 percent tariff on European goods will reduce EU exports, undermining a major engine of the region's economic growth", Jiang said, adding that early signs of the tariff's impact are visible. In June, EU exports to the US plummeted by around 10 percent year-on-year, and the trade surplus with the US halved to 9.6 billion euros ($11.2 billion) from 18.5 billion euros a year ago.

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Jiang said the EU accepted the deal mainly to mitigate greater losses. "With the US as its largest source of surplus, the EU held limited leverage in negotiations," she said.

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Eroding competitiveness

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Cui Hongjian, director of Beijing Foreign Studies University's Center for European Union and Regional Development Studies, said the tariffs would increase trade costs for European industries, eroding their competitiveness.

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"Moreover, the EU's pledge to boost investment in the US may lead some European manufacturers to relocate production to the US to avoid tariffs," Cui said. "This could intensify competition between the two economies, not just in products, but in investment and industrial capacity, which means the agreement, instead of resolving underlying competition, actually makes it more entrenched and difficult to manage."

\n

He emphasized that the deal offers only short-term relief rather than a sustainable solution for either side.

\n

Cui suggested that Europe's concessions were influenced not just by economics but also significantly by geopolitical factors, particularly concerns over potential US pressure on the EU regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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He also said there are practical challenges. "The EU lacks the legal authority to force private companies to invest in the US. Additionally, unresolved disputes in sectors like agriculture and digital trade could reemerge as flashpoints."

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In response to US tariff pressure, some European leaders are advocating diversified trade partnerships. German Chancellor Merz stressed the need to seek new trade partners in the coming years, while European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde called for stronger trade ties with countries other than the US.

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Experts said that while the agreement underscores an urgent need for the EU to diversify its trade partnerships, it will be difficult to achieve this within a short period.

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"It's undoubtedly challenging for Europe to find new markets at this moment. However, the EU must persist in its diversification strategy. Only by doing so can it gain stronger leverage when dealing with similar US policy shifts in the future," said Cui, from Beijing Foreign Studies University.

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yangran1@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Vistula River runs low in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday. It is the country's longest river and has reached its lowest water level since measurements began in 1797. All but two of Poland's 16 administrative regions are now suffering drought.

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The Vistula River runs low in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday. It is the country's longest river and has reached its lowest water level since measurements began in 1797. All but two of Poland's 16 administrative regions are now suffering drought.

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Road safety groups fear the European Union's recent trade deal with the United States paves the way for more deaths and injuries on the bloc's roads because it contains an agreement for the bloc to allow previously banned US cars to be sold to EU customers.

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Nongovernmental organizations, including the nonprofit European Transport Safety Council, or ETSC, say the deal reached verbally on July 27 in a bid to mitigate new US trade tariffs means the bloc must accept vehicles produced according to US car safety standards, not EU standards.

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They say such a move would put drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists within the EU in danger.

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"We now have (in the EU) technologies such as automatic emergency braking, pedestrian protection tests, and lane-keeping assist systems," the Euronews website quoted Dudley Curtis, the ETSC's communications director, as saying. "These are just three examples of technologies that are mandatory in Europe, but not mandatory in the US."

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Curtis said the joint declaration on the framework of the new trade deal, which was published on Aug 21 by the EU's executive body, the European Commission, and by the US administration, refers to its intention to have the EU and the US mutually recognize and accept each other's safety standards.

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He said safety standards are very different in the two jurisdictions and the EU's acceptance of US standards would lead to cars on the bloc's roads that are not required to have emergency brakes that stop vehicles if a driver has a medical emergency.

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And, he said, cars would also no longer have to have designs that minimize damage done to pedestrians in the event of a collision. The ETSC has also said accepting US standards would mean cars would no longer have to have devices fitted to keep them within marked traffic lanes.

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The US is understood to have insisted on the bloc recognizing and accepting US safety standards in the hope that the change would lead to more sales within the bloc.

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Curtis said other countries are sure to want the same treatment.

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The situation could lead to the EU simply abandoning its auto standards and letting all automakers follow US standards, which he said would be a shame because the number of deaths on US roads has been rising during the past decade, while the number of fatalities on EU roads has been falling. He said the numbers clearly show EU safety standards are superior and should continue to be followed.

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earle@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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Road safety groups fear the European Union's recent trade deal with the United States paves the way for more deaths and injuries on the bloc's roads because it contains an agreement for the bloc to allow previously banned US cars to be sold to EU customers.

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Nongovernmental organizations, including the nonprofit European Transport Safety Council, or ETSC, say the deal reached verbally on July 27 in a bid to mitigate new US trade tariffs means the bloc must accept vehicles produced according to US car safety standards, not EU standards.

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They say such a move would put drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists within the EU in danger.

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"We now have (in the EU) technologies such as automatic emergency braking, pedestrian protection tests, and lane-keeping assist systems," the Euronews website quoted Dudley Curtis, the ETSC's communications director, as saying. "These are just three examples of technologies that are mandatory in Europe, but not mandatory in the US."

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Curtis said the joint declaration on the framework of the new trade deal, which was published on Aug 21 by the EU's executive body, the European Commission, and by the US administration, refers to its intention to have the EU and the US mutually recognize and accept each other's safety standards.

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He said safety standards are very different in the two jurisdictions and the EU's acceptance of US standards would lead to cars on the bloc's roads that are not required to have emergency brakes that stop vehicles if a driver has a medical emergency.

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And, he said, cars would also no longer have to have designs that minimize damage done to pedestrians in the event of a collision. The ETSC has also said accepting US standards would mean cars would no longer have to have devices fitted to keep them within marked traffic lanes.

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The US is understood to have insisted on the bloc recognizing and accepting US safety standards in the hope that the change would lead to more sales within the bloc.

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Curtis said other countries are sure to want the same treatment.

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The situation could lead to the EU simply abandoning its auto standards and letting all automakers follow US standards, which he said would be a shame because the number of deaths on US roads has been rising during the past decade, while the number of fatalities on EU roads has been falling. He said the numbers clearly show EU safety standards are superior and should continue to be followed.

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earle@mail.chinadailyuk.com

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Chinese livestreaming host Li Jiaqi introduces Chinese cosmetics to French customers during a Mango TV program in Paris.

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Li teaches customers how to better use cosmetics during the TV show.

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Online Scan the code to watch the interview.

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Mango TV's The Chinese Beauty Shop, a program themed around cross-border entrepreneurship, began filming in Paris in June. The program aims to promote domestic beauty brands into the international market by operating pop-up stores on the streets of Paris. As the product director in the program, Li Jiaqi, a Chinese livestreaming host known as the "lipstick king", leveraged his professional expertise in cosmetics to gain firsthand experience.

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"Taking Chinese brands global isn't about changing the packaging or replacing Chinese characters with French or English text. That alone won't make you adapt to the market. This was my biggest takeaway after participating in The Chinese Beauty Shop," Li said in an interview.

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If Chinese brands want to succeed overseas, they need a deep understanding of their target consumers, insights into their preferences and respect for local culture while integrating these elements into a renewed version of their products. This approach helps overcome the challenges of adapting to foreign markets, Li said.

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Insights into markets

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Over 30 years ago, European beauty giants like L'Oreal entered the Chinese market amid China's opening-up policy, bringing profound industrial enlightenment to the market. They introduced advanced brand concepts, mature marketing strategies and stringent product standards, laying the foundation for the rise of local Chinese brands and nurturing the first generation of professionals in the domestic cosmetics sector with international perspectives.

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Over the past decade, Chinese skin care brands like Winona and Chando have built their brands from the ground up. Currently, they are exploring overseas expansion. The good news is that some emerging Chinese color cosmetics brands are selling well on international e-commerce platforms. It's time for Chinese brands to take this step, which inspired The Chinese Beauty Shop's trip to Paris with 12 brands.

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Over the past 10 years, Chinese beauty brands have undergone a transformation from manufacturing to creating. Moving beyond imitation, they have turned to explore the essence of Chinese culture. For instance, the brand of Florasis, known as Huaxizi in China, incorporated Chinese intangible cultural heritage into product design, while Herborist, a brand under personal and home care products provider Shanghai Jahwa United, conveys Eastern philosophies of harmony. These efforts have shaped the C-beauty aesthetic, building deep emotional connections with a new generation of consumers.

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For example, the compact powder from Florasis features a Suzhou embroidery-inspired design with exquisite butterfly patterns. French customers find this packaging novel and captivating.

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In terms of color, Chinese cosmetics also left a strong impression. Color symbolism has deep roots in Chinese culture and this time, several brands brought these elements to France.

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In the minds of French consumers, blush is often just a single color. However, the tri-color blush palette made by Timage brand offers three distinct shades that blend harmoniously. The jade-like packaging further enhanced its appeal, making it a product infused with cultural symbolism.

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Li said: "I believe that color perception across different countries is deeply rooted in culture, evoking various stories, emotions and human conditions. Chinese colors belong to a vast group and have profound connotations. We can give monochromatic and blended shades with distinctive meanings and perspectives."

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However, many subtle details still require extensive effort, Li noted. For instance, French consumers have stringent requirements for eco-friendly packaging. Chinese products often come with a plastic seal, which French users may consider less environmentally friendly. Alternatives like pull-tab seals made from recyclable paper or materials are recommended.

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Chinese aesthetics

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During this pop-up venture, Li and his partners explored an experience-centric model to customers. Li creatively adapted China's mature livestreaming e-commerce format to the offline pop-up store in Paris. He adopted the efficient, dynamic and interactive style of livestreaming into daily store services, transforming the sales floor into a makeup classroom that combined display, education and entertainment. This model of empowering offline experiences with online management thinking addressed the challenge of new brands struggling to gain popularity in unfamiliar markets.

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To attract more customers, the show's team organized an in-store salon, inviting local media and makeup enthusiasts. They collaborated with a popular Chinese tea culture boutique in Paris to offer visitors biscuits, pastries and Longjing tea. The setup included Chinese elements like fans and orchids and even featured acupuncture specialists, aiming to blend cultural experiences with shopping.

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"Cultural globalization requires collective efforts across industries to present a multidimensional view of Chinese culture to international users. Brand expansion overseas must be rooted in cultural heritage while offering innovative experiences to consumers. And our brands need to deepen their cultural essence and integrate more Chinese elements, and then to present them in innovative ways," Li said.

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Reflecting on the development of Chinese beauty brands over the past decade, Li said: "From being perceived as cheap to now recognized for quality and value, Chinese brands have significantly strengthened their product capabilities. This progress fills me with pride. Chinese aesthetic lies in its depth — each era offers a renewed interpretation of its narrative. Similarly, Chinese brands have spent over a decade evolving through livestreaming, e-commerce, offline counters and the relentless efforts of founders.

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"What I hope for next is greater emphasis on cultural integration. International brands excel at leveraging centuries of history, compelling stories, emotional appeal and formulations. This is the path Chinese brands must now pursue."

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According to the latest customs data, in the first half of 2025, China's mass-market beauty product exports reached 18.7 billion yuan ($2.6 billion), up 12 percent year-on-year. The main export destinations included the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Japan.

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Chinese livestreaming host Li Jiaqi introduces Chinese cosmetics to French customers during a Mango TV program in Paris.

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Li teaches customers how to better use cosmetics during the TV show.

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Online Scan the code to watch the interview.

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Mango TV's The Chinese Beauty Shop, a program themed around cross-border entrepreneurship, began filming in Paris in June. The program aims to promote domestic beauty brands into the international market by operating pop-up stores on the streets of Paris. As the product director in the program, Li Jiaqi, a Chinese livestreaming host known as the "lipstick king", leveraged his professional expertise in cosmetics to gain firsthand experience.

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"Taking Chinese brands global isn't about changing the packaging or replacing Chinese characters with French or English text. That alone won't make you adapt to the market. This was my biggest takeaway after participating in The Chinese Beauty Shop," Li said in an interview.

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If Chinese brands want to succeed overseas, they need a deep understanding of their target consumers, insights into their preferences and respect for local culture while integrating these elements into a renewed version of their products. This approach helps overcome the challenges of adapting to foreign markets, Li said.

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Insights into markets

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Over 30 years ago, European beauty giants like L'Oreal entered the Chinese market amid China's opening-up policy, bringing profound industrial enlightenment to the market. They introduced advanced brand concepts, mature marketing strategies and stringent product standards, laying the foundation for the rise of local Chinese brands and nurturing the first generation of professionals in the domestic cosmetics sector with international perspectives.

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Over the past decade, Chinese skin care brands like Winona and Chando have built their brands from the ground up. Currently, they are exploring overseas expansion. The good news is that some emerging Chinese color cosmetics brands are selling well on international e-commerce platforms. It's time for Chinese brands to take this step, which inspired The Chinese Beauty Shop's trip to Paris with 12 brands.

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Over the past 10 years, Chinese beauty brands have undergone a transformation from manufacturing to creating. Moving beyond imitation, they have turned to explore the essence of Chinese culture. For instance, the brand of Florasis, known as Huaxizi in China, incorporated Chinese intangible cultural heritage into product design, while Herborist, a brand under personal and home care products provider Shanghai Jahwa United, conveys Eastern philosophies of harmony. These efforts have shaped the C-beauty aesthetic, building deep emotional connections with a new generation of consumers.

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For example, the compact powder from Florasis features a Suzhou embroidery-inspired design with exquisite butterfly patterns. French customers find this packaging novel and captivating.

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In terms of color, Chinese cosmetics also left a strong impression. Color symbolism has deep roots in Chinese culture and this time, several brands brought these elements to France.

\n

In the minds of French consumers, blush is often just a single color. However, the tri-color blush palette made by Timage brand offers three distinct shades that blend harmoniously. The jade-like packaging further enhanced its appeal, making it a product infused with cultural symbolism.

\n

Li said: "I believe that color perception across different countries is deeply rooted in culture, evoking various stories, emotions and human conditions. Chinese colors belong to a vast group and have profound connotations. We can give monochromatic and blended shades with distinctive meanings and perspectives."

\n

However, many subtle details still require extensive effort, Li noted. For instance, French consumers have stringent requirements for eco-friendly packaging. Chinese products often come with a plastic seal, which French users may consider less environmentally friendly. Alternatives like pull-tab seals made from recyclable paper or materials are recommended.

\n

Chinese aesthetics

\n

During this pop-up venture, Li and his partners explored an experience-centric model to customers. Li creatively adapted China's mature livestreaming e-commerce format to the offline pop-up store in Paris. He adopted the efficient, dynamic and interactive style of livestreaming into daily store services, transforming the sales floor into a makeup classroom that combined display, education and entertainment. This model of empowering offline experiences with online management thinking addressed the challenge of new brands struggling to gain popularity in unfamiliar markets.

\n

To attract more customers, the show's team organized an in-store salon, inviting local media and makeup enthusiasts. They collaborated with a popular Chinese tea culture boutique in Paris to offer visitors biscuits, pastries and Longjing tea. The setup included Chinese elements like fans and orchids and even featured acupuncture specialists, aiming to blend cultural experiences with shopping.

\n

"Cultural globalization requires collective efforts across industries to present a multidimensional view of Chinese culture to international users. Brand expansion overseas must be rooted in cultural heritage while offering innovative experiences to consumers. And our brands need to deepen their cultural essence and integrate more Chinese elements, and then to present them in innovative ways," Li said.

\n

Reflecting on the development of Chinese beauty brands over the past decade, Li said: "From being perceived as cheap to now recognized for quality and value, Chinese brands have significantly strengthened their product capabilities. This progress fills me with pride. Chinese aesthetic lies in its depth — each era offers a renewed interpretation of its narrative. Similarly, Chinese brands have spent over a decade evolving through livestreaming, e-commerce, offline counters and the relentless efforts of founders.

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"What I hope for next is greater emphasis on cultural integration. International brands excel at leveraging centuries of history, compelling stories, emotional appeal and formulations. This is the path Chinese brands must now pursue."

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According to the latest customs data, in the first half of 2025, China's mass-market beauty product exports reached 18.7 billion yuan ($2.6 billion), up 12 percent year-on-year. The main export destinations included the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, the Netherlands and Japan.

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liyou@chinadaily.com.cn

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China will introduce a series of policy measures to further promote the export of services, and continuously optimize the policy environment of taxation and financial facilitation, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

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As the country continues to promote the development of trade in services, the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held in Beijing from Sept 10 to 14. The fair will provide a platform for industry players to further strengthen cooperation and contribute to building an open world economy, said the commerce ministry and the local government of Beijing, the organizers.

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This year, more than 70 countries and international organizations will participate in the event. Nearly 2,000 companies, including nearly 500 Fortune 500 companies and leading firms of different sectors, will attend the fair. Australia will serve as the country of honor, with nearly 60 Australian companies and institutions expected to take part in the fair.

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Meanwhile, a study session held on Tuesday by the State Council, China's Cabinet, stressed the need to advance the high-quality development of trade in services and to provide strong support for building China into a leading trading nation, establishing a new, higher-standard open economic system.

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As external conditions shift and domestic industrial restructuring deepens, innovation in trade in services must be given greater priority, the session said.

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In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan ($544.58 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, with the scale hitting a record high for the same period, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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In particular, the export value of services reached 1.7 trillion yuan, up 15 percent year-on-year. The proportion of service exports in total foreign trade exports reached 11.5 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage point from the same period last year. The rapid growth of service exports mainly comes from traditional service fields such as transportation and travel, the Ministry of Commerce said.

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"In the second half of the year, China's services trade growth will embrace many opportunities and favorable conditions. First, trade in services globally is expected to maintain a growth trend. Besides, areas of services such as travel are foreseen to achieve rapid growth," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a news conference in Beijing.

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"In addition, the government's policy support for trade in services will be further increased. Overall, it is expected that services trade will continue to grow throughout the year and the trade structure will continue to be optimized," Sheng said.

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He added that the potential of knowledge-intensive services trade has continued to be unleashed. In the first half, the export value of knowledge-intensive services reached 865.04 billion yuan, up 7.8 percent year-on-year. Among which, the export of other commercial services, telecommunications and information services is relatively large.

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This year, Beijing has intensively introduced multiple policies to promote consumption growth.

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"Beijing has introduced more than 20 policies for the sectors of fashion, culture, ice and snow, and catering to continuously promote the growth of new consumer products, new formats and new models," said Sima Hong, vice-mayor of Beijing.

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China will introduce a series of policy measures to further promote the export of services, and continuously optimize the policy environment of taxation and financial facilitation, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

\n

As the country continues to promote the development of trade in services, the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held in Beijing from Sept 10 to 14. The fair will provide a platform for industry players to further strengthen cooperation and contribute to building an open world economy, said the commerce ministry and the local government of Beijing, the organizers.

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This year, more than 70 countries and international organizations will participate in the event. Nearly 2,000 companies, including nearly 500 Fortune 500 companies and leading firms of different sectors, will attend the fair. Australia will serve as the country of honor, with nearly 60 Australian companies and institutions expected to take part in the fair.

\n

Meanwhile, a study session held on Tuesday by the State Council, China's Cabinet, stressed the need to advance the high-quality development of trade in services and to provide strong support for building China into a leading trading nation, establishing a new, higher-standard open economic system.

\n

As external conditions shift and domestic industrial restructuring deepens, innovation in trade in services must be given greater priority, the session said.

\n

In the first half of this year, China's total import and export value of services reached 3.9 trillion yuan ($544.58 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, with the scale hitting a record high for the same period, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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In particular, the export value of services reached 1.7 trillion yuan, up 15 percent year-on-year. The proportion of service exports in total foreign trade exports reached 11.5 percent, an increase of 0.7 percentage point from the same period last year. The rapid growth of service exports mainly comes from traditional service fields such as transportation and travel, the Ministry of Commerce said.

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"In the second half of the year, China's services trade growth will embrace many opportunities and favorable conditions. First, trade in services globally is expected to maintain a growth trend. Besides, areas of services such as travel are foreseen to achieve rapid growth," said Sheng Qiuping, vice-minister of commerce, during a news conference in Beijing.

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"In addition, the government's policy support for trade in services will be further increased. Overall, it is expected that services trade will continue to grow throughout the year and the trade structure will continue to be optimized," Sheng said.

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He added that the potential of knowledge-intensive services trade has continued to be unleashed. In the first half, the export value of knowledge-intensive services reached 865.04 billion yuan, up 7.8 percent year-on-year. Among which, the export of other commercial services, telecommunications and information services is relatively large.

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This year, Beijing has intensively introduced multiple policies to promote consumption growth.

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"Beijing has introduced more than 20 policies for the sectors of fashion, culture, ice and snow, and catering to continuously promote the growth of new consumer products, new formats and new models," said Sima Hong, vice-mayor of Beijing.

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zhuwenqian@chinadaily.com.cn

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Staff members of Yuanping Track Division in Shanxi province inspect high-risk areas including towering slopes and embankments while carrying out safety inspections of rails, fasteners and other key equipment. They aim to ensure safe rail transport in the area, which has been lashed by heavy rains and scorching heat, putting track equipment to a severe test.

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Staff members of Yuanping Track Division in Shanxi province inspect high-risk areas including towering slopes and embankments while carrying out safety inspections of rails, fasteners and other key equipment. They aim to ensure safe rail transport in the area, which has been lashed by heavy rains and scorching heat, putting track equipment to a severe test.

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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 80 pips to 7.1108 against the US dollar on Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day. The central parity rate of the yuan against the US dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day.

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China a global leader in new energy tech

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China has emerged as a global leader in new energy technology and equipment, with its new energy patents accounting for more than 40 percent of the world's total, an official said on Tuesday. Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration, the country kept breaking world records in key areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), including photovoltaic conversion efficiency and the single-unit capacity of offshore wind turbines.

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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 80 pips to 7.1108 against the US dollar on Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by 2 percent from the central parity rate each trading day. The central parity rate of the yuan against the US dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day.

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China a global leader in new energy tech

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China has emerged as a global leader in new energy technology and equipment, with its new energy patents accounting for more than 40 percent of the world's total, an official said on Tuesday. Wang Hongzhi, head of the National Energy Administration, the country kept breaking world records in key areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), including photovoltaic conversion efficiency and the single-unit capacity of offshore wind turbines.

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A model of the VE25-100 displayed at Volant Aerotech in Shanghai on Aug 26.

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Volant Aerotech, a Shanghai-based electric air taxi maker, signed a confirmed order on Tuesday with ABC Financial Leasing Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Agricultural Bank of China, for 10 units of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including options on a further 110 units. On delivery, the eVTOL aircraft are expected to be put into commercial leasing operations.

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With a total order value of 3 billion yuan ($419 million), the signing follows the company's previously confirmed orders with China Southern Airlines General Aviation Co Ltd and Asian Express Aviation, which are believed to be the first confirmed orders for eVTOL aircraft worldwide. The new order demonstrates the confidence of the nation's leading financial institutions on the certainty and commercialization of China's low-altitude economy.

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Since its establishment four years ago, Volant Aerotech has focused on the development of high-grade manned eVTOL aircraft. Its flagship product, the six-seat VE25-100 model named "Skylar", features a composite wing configuration with a maximum take-off weight of 2,500 kilograms and a maximum payload capacity of 500 kg.

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Recognized as the world's largest eVTOL aircraft by take-off weight with the most spacious cabin, it is currently in the process of obtaining airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and is expected to obtain its Type Certificate by the end of next year.

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"China has unique advantages of developing eVTOL aircraft and low-altitude economy. We are seeing historic opportunities brought by diverse market demand, a unified national market and a complete supply chain fostered by the aerospace and new energy vehicle industries," said Huang Xiaofei, partner and chief strategy officer of the company.

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Dong Ming, the company's CEO, added that the low-altitude economy can include various business forms of different sizes and levels. Among them, Volant Aerotech is eyeing the high-level commercial passenger transport sector, including freight and short-distance passenger transport, as well as emergency medical services.

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To date, Volant Aerotech has cumulatively secured orders for over 1,500 units of its eVTOL aircraft, with a total order value exceeding 37.5 billion yuan. They comprehensively cover low-altitude economic application scenarios such as commercial passenger transport, tourism and sightseeing, social governance and logistics transportation.

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China's first professional-grade eVTOL engineering simulator was also inaugurated at the signing ceremony. Developed by Qingdao BlueSky Civil Aviation Technology Co Ltd, it is specifically dedicated to engineering test validation and test pilot training for eVTOL aircraft.

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Based on the baseline configuration of the VE25-100 model, the simulator establishes a hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform that replicates the aircraft's cockpit environment, handling quality and onboard systems with high fidelity. It will also continuously integrate simulation models and data collected from the aircraft's development cycle, which is expected to lay the foundational data infrastructure for future eVTOL aircraft operator training programs, according to the company.

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In addition to making breakthroughs in commercialization in China, Volant Aerotech is actively exploring overseas markets as well. Last month at the first International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, the company inked a tripartite intent deal worth $1.75 billion with Thailand's Pan Pacific Co Ltd, marking the largest international single order to date in China's passenger eVTOL sector. The Thai company is set to purchase 500 units of its eVTOL aircraft for scenarios including short-distance transportation in or between islands in regions including Thailand and Maldives, as well as emergency and rescue.

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"The airworthiness certification (from local administrations) is necessary for eVTOL aircraft going overseas. We have actively contacted many administrations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei. We will make our first step in markets involved in the Belt and Road Initiative," said Dong.

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wangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn

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A model of the VE25-100 displayed at Volant Aerotech in Shanghai on Aug 26.

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Volant Aerotech, a Shanghai-based electric air taxi maker, signed a confirmed order on Tuesday with ABC Financial Leasing Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Agricultural Bank of China, for 10 units of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including options on a further 110 units. On delivery, the eVTOL aircraft are expected to be put into commercial leasing operations.

\n

With a total order value of 3 billion yuan ($419 million), the signing follows the company's previously confirmed orders with China Southern Airlines General Aviation Co Ltd and Asian Express Aviation, which are believed to be the first confirmed orders for eVTOL aircraft worldwide. The new order demonstrates the confidence of the nation's leading financial institutions on the certainty and commercialization of China's low-altitude economy.

\n

Since its establishment four years ago, Volant Aerotech has focused on the development of high-grade manned eVTOL aircraft. Its flagship product, the six-seat VE25-100 model named "Skylar", features a composite wing configuration with a maximum take-off weight of 2,500 kilograms and a maximum payload capacity of 500 kg.

\n

Recognized as the world's largest eVTOL aircraft by take-off weight with the most spacious cabin, it is currently in the process of obtaining airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and is expected to obtain its Type Certificate by the end of next year.

\n

"China has unique advantages of developing eVTOL aircraft and low-altitude economy. We are seeing historic opportunities brought by diverse market demand, a unified national market and a complete supply chain fostered by the aerospace and new energy vehicle industries," said Huang Xiaofei, partner and chief strategy officer of the company.

\n

Dong Ming, the company's CEO, added that the low-altitude economy can include various business forms of different sizes and levels. Among them, Volant Aerotech is eyeing the high-level commercial passenger transport sector, including freight and short-distance passenger transport, as well as emergency medical services.

\n

To date, Volant Aerotech has cumulatively secured orders for over 1,500 units of its eVTOL aircraft, with a total order value exceeding 37.5 billion yuan. They comprehensively cover low-altitude economic application scenarios such as commercial passenger transport, tourism and sightseeing, social governance and logistics transportation.

\n

China's first professional-grade eVTOL engineering simulator was also inaugurated at the signing ceremony. Developed by Qingdao BlueSky Civil Aviation Technology Co Ltd, it is specifically dedicated to engineering test validation and test pilot training for eVTOL aircraft.

\n

Based on the baseline configuration of the VE25-100 model, the simulator establishes a hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform that replicates the aircraft's cockpit environment, handling quality and onboard systems with high fidelity. It will also continuously integrate simulation models and data collected from the aircraft's development cycle, which is expected to lay the foundational data infrastructure for future eVTOL aircraft operator training programs, according to the company.

\n

In addition to making breakthroughs in commercialization in China, Volant Aerotech is actively exploring overseas markets as well. Last month at the first International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, the company inked a tripartite intent deal worth $1.75 billion with Thailand's Pan Pacific Co Ltd, marking the largest international single order to date in China's passenger eVTOL sector. The Thai company is set to purchase 500 units of its eVTOL aircraft for scenarios including short-distance transportation in or between islands in regions including Thailand and Maldives, as well as emergency and rescue.

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"The airworthiness certification (from local administrations) is necessary for eVTOL aircraft going overseas. We have actively contacted many administrations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei. We will make our first step in markets involved in the Belt and Road Initiative," said Dong.

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wangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn

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The successful launch of the first section of the second Sichuan-to-East Gas Transmission Pipeline marks a significant step in Beijing's ongoing efforts to bolster energy security and transition toward a cleaner energy mix, said industry experts.

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The project is more than just a pipeline, it's more of a strategic artery that underscores Beijing's commitment to diversifying its energy sources and reducing reliance on coal, particularly in the industrialized east, they said.

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While China is investing heavily in renewables, natural gas remains a vital transition fuel. The pipeline helps ensure a stable supply to power industries and heat homes, while also contributing to improved air quality in major cities, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.

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"China needs to balance its reliance on imported gas with the development of its own reserves. Projects like this demonstrate the potential of domestic gas production to contribute to energy security," Lin said.

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The pipeline will add nearly 3 billion cubic meters of natural gas transmission capacity annually, said its operator China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corp (PipeChina).

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The move marks an acceleration in the construction of this strategic energy structure and promotes coordinated regional economic development, it said.

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The pipeline's launch also signals a broad trend of infrastructure development aimed at connecting resource-rich regions in the west with high-demand centers in the east. This strategy is seen as crucial for promoting balanced economic growth and reducing regional disparities, said Lin.

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It is a flagship project under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), highlighting the government's focus on infrastructure development to support long-term energy goals.

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China is the global leader in gas pipeline construction, with thousands of kilometers of new pipelines built to enhance energy security, connect supply regions like Sichuan and Central Asia with demand centers, and support a clean energy system.

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According to Lin, the increased gas supply is expected to provide a crucial buffer against potential supply disruptions and price volatility in the global energy market.

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The project spans about 4,269 km, covering eight provincial-level regions, namely Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, Zhejiang and Fujian. Upon completion, the pipeline will have an annual transmission capacity of 20 billion cubic meters, enabling interconnection with the country's major trunk pipelines.

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This will ensure the outward transmission of natural gas from the Sichuan Basin, address peak demand in central and eastern regions, and promote energy structure transformation along the route, said PipeChina.

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The pipeline is being constructed in two phases — the western section (Sichuan-Chongqing-Hubei) and the eastern section (Hubei-Henan-Jiangxi-Anhui-Zhejiang-Fujian).

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Li Wang, head of PipeChina Southwest Pipeline Co's Chongqing branch, said the connection of natural gas into the national gas grid creates a more efficient route for transporting natural gas from the Sichuan and Chongqing area, bolstering the region's ambition to become a 100 billion cubic meter natural gas production hub and improving access to natural gas for users along the pipeline's path.

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China has been actively working to enhance its domestic natural gas production, including intensifying exploration and development of unconventional resources like shale gas.

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China's shale gas production remained strong, exceeding 25 billion cubic meters, the National Energy Administration said. Natural gas production reached 246.4 billion cubic meters in 2024, with an average annual growth of over 13 billion cubic meters in the past six years, the administration said.

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The Sichuan Basin is one of China's main natural gas production areas, with proven natural gas geological reserves of nearly 3 trillion cubic meters.

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Companies like PipeChina have also been focusing on clearing bottlenecks in the interconnection of trunk pipelines in the southwest region in recent years, continuously improving the level of pipeline interconnection.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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The successful launch of the first section of the second Sichuan-to-East Gas Transmission Pipeline marks a significant step in Beijing's ongoing efforts to bolster energy security and transition toward a cleaner energy mix, said industry experts.

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The project is more than just a pipeline, it's more of a strategic artery that underscores Beijing's commitment to diversifying its energy sources and reducing reliance on coal, particularly in the industrialized east, they said.

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While China is investing heavily in renewables, natural gas remains a vital transition fuel. The pipeline helps ensure a stable supply to power industries and heat homes, while also contributing to improved air quality in major cities, said Lin Boqiang, head of the China Institute for Studies in Energy Policy at Xiamen University.

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"China needs to balance its reliance on imported gas with the development of its own reserves. Projects like this demonstrate the potential of domestic gas production to contribute to energy security," Lin said.

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The pipeline will add nearly 3 billion cubic meters of natural gas transmission capacity annually, said its operator China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corp (PipeChina).

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The move marks an acceleration in the construction of this strategic energy structure and promotes coordinated regional economic development, it said.

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The pipeline's launch also signals a broad trend of infrastructure development aimed at connecting resource-rich regions in the west with high-demand centers in the east. This strategy is seen as crucial for promoting balanced economic growth and reducing regional disparities, said Lin.

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It is a flagship project under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), highlighting the government's focus on infrastructure development to support long-term energy goals.

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China is the global leader in gas pipeline construction, with thousands of kilometers of new pipelines built to enhance energy security, connect supply regions like Sichuan and Central Asia with demand centers, and support a clean energy system.

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According to Lin, the increased gas supply is expected to provide a crucial buffer against potential supply disruptions and price volatility in the global energy market.

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The project spans about 4,269 km, covering eight provincial-level regions, namely Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, Zhejiang and Fujian. Upon completion, the pipeline will have an annual transmission capacity of 20 billion cubic meters, enabling interconnection with the country's major trunk pipelines.

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This will ensure the outward transmission of natural gas from the Sichuan Basin, address peak demand in central and eastern regions, and promote energy structure transformation along the route, said PipeChina.

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The pipeline is being constructed in two phases — the western section (Sichuan-Chongqing-Hubei) and the eastern section (Hubei-Henan-Jiangxi-Anhui-Zhejiang-Fujian).

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Li Wang, head of PipeChina Southwest Pipeline Co's Chongqing branch, said the connection of natural gas into the national gas grid creates a more efficient route for transporting natural gas from the Sichuan and Chongqing area, bolstering the region's ambition to become a 100 billion cubic meter natural gas production hub and improving access to natural gas for users along the pipeline's path.

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China has been actively working to enhance its domestic natural gas production, including intensifying exploration and development of unconventional resources like shale gas.

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China's shale gas production remained strong, exceeding 25 billion cubic meters, the National Energy Administration said. Natural gas production reached 246.4 billion cubic meters in 2024, with an average annual growth of over 13 billion cubic meters in the past six years, the administration said.

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The Sichuan Basin is one of China's main natural gas production areas, with proven natural gas geological reserves of nearly 3 trillion cubic meters.

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Companies like PipeChina have also been focusing on clearing bottlenecks in the interconnection of trunk pipelines in the southwest region in recent years, continuously improving the level of pipeline interconnection.

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zhengxin@chinadaily.com.cn

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BEIJING — China is reinforcing its job market with a mix of targeted policies and robust financial support, underscoring the country's efforts to promote high-quality and sufficient employment.

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The country has created more than 12 million new urban jobs annually since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), laying a firm foundation for improving living standards and driving development momentum.

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In East China's Jiangxi province, Jiujiang Golden Egret Hard Material Co Ltd recently received nearly 190,000 yuan ($26,528) in unemployment insurance refunds.

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The funds, earmarked to help cover social security contributions for employees, have eased operating pressures and boosted confidence, according to the company's human resources manager Yan Zhiqiang.

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The company is among more than 6,200 firms in the city of Jiujiang benefiting from the first batch of unemployment insurance refunds this year, totaling over 58 million yuan and helping safeguard more than 170,000 jobs.

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Enterprises play a central role in keeping the job market stable. In July, China issued a notice detailing measures to help companies in job retention and expansion, including higher unemployment insurance refunds, phased deferrals of social security payments, and broader subsidy coverage.

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Under the new policy, the maximum refund ratio for micro, small and medium-sized businesses has been lifted from 60 percent to 90 percent of the previous year's unemployment insurance payments, while for large enterprises the cap has been raised from 30 percent to 50 percent.

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"Such differentiated measures provide precise support for companies of various sizes, helping them retain and expand their workforce," said Zhang Zhanwu, vice-president of the Chinese Association of Labor Science.

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Official data showed that in the first half of the year, cuts in unemployment insurance rates saved firms over 90 billion yuan in labor costs. Meanwhile, 6.2 billion yuan in unemployment insurance refunds were granted to enterprises, and 11.3 billion yuan was spent on training and other pro-employment programs.

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In Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu province, schools and enterprises are joining hands to offer customized training programs, boosting graduates' chances of landing jobs. In Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, training is being steered toward emerging sectors such as the digital economy and smart manufacturing.

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China is stepping up efforts to ease structural employment mismatches, adapting to rapid technological and industrial changes by improving job surveys, issuing lists of urgently needed positions, and strengthening foresight in human resources development.

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To address worker shortages in manufacturing, a key sector for both job creation and talent development, China has launched pilot programs in about 30 cities to integrate human resource services with manufacturing development.

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A guideline was issued in June to launch a nationwide campaign to upgrade vocational skills through 2027, aiming to expand the pool of skilled workers in manufacturing and services.

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China now has more than 200 million skilled workers, including over 60 million highly skilled professionals, a vital force for building a strong manufacturing base and advancing high-quality growth, official data showed.

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BEIJING — China is reinforcing its job market with a mix of targeted policies and robust financial support, underscoring the country's efforts to promote high-quality and sufficient employment.

\n

The country has created more than 12 million new urban jobs annually since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), laying a firm foundation for improving living standards and driving development momentum.

\n

In East China's Jiangxi province, Jiujiang Golden Egret Hard Material Co Ltd recently received nearly 190,000 yuan ($26,528) in unemployment insurance refunds.

\n

The funds, earmarked to help cover social security contributions for employees, have eased operating pressures and boosted confidence, according to the company's human resources manager Yan Zhiqiang.

\n

The company is among more than 6,200 firms in the city of Jiujiang benefiting from the first batch of unemployment insurance refunds this year, totaling over 58 million yuan and helping safeguard more than 170,000 jobs.

\n

Enterprises play a central role in keeping the job market stable. In July, China issued a notice detailing measures to help companies in job retention and expansion, including higher unemployment insurance refunds, phased deferrals of social security payments, and broader subsidy coverage.

\n

Under the new policy, the maximum refund ratio for micro, small and medium-sized businesses has been lifted from 60 percent to 90 percent of the previous year's unemployment insurance payments, while for large enterprises the cap has been raised from 30 percent to 50 percent.

\n

"Such differentiated measures provide precise support for companies of various sizes, helping them retain and expand their workforce," said Zhang Zhanwu, vice-president of the Chinese Association of Labor Science.

\n

Official data showed that in the first half of the year, cuts in unemployment insurance rates saved firms over 90 billion yuan in labor costs. Meanwhile, 6.2 billion yuan in unemployment insurance refunds were granted to enterprises, and 11.3 billion yuan was spent on training and other pro-employment programs.

\n

In Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu province, schools and enterprises are joining hands to offer customized training programs, boosting graduates' chances of landing jobs. In Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, training is being steered toward emerging sectors such as the digital economy and smart manufacturing.

\n

China is stepping up efforts to ease structural employment mismatches, adapting to rapid technological and industrial changes by improving job surveys, issuing lists of urgently needed positions, and strengthening foresight in human resources development.

\n

To address worker shortages in manufacturing, a key sector for both job creation and talent development, China has launched pilot programs in about 30 cities to integrate human resource services with manufacturing development.

\n

A guideline was issued in June to launch a nationwide campaign to upgrade vocational skills through 2027, aiming to expand the pool of skilled workers in manufacturing and services.

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China now has more than 200 million skilled workers, including over 60 million highly skilled professionals, a vital force for building a strong manufacturing base and advancing high-quality growth, official data showed.

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Employees work on clothing products bound for export at a garment company in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Aug 7.

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African countries among global export destinations posted the highest export purchasing managers' index for Chinese trading companies in July, making the overseas markets a new blue ocean for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking business expansion overseas, according to a newly released industrial index.

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International cross-border services provider XTransfer released the XTransfer PMI on Tuesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The index is the first of its kind ever initiated by a private enterprise in China to focus on foreign trade trends.

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Among various export destinations, the export PMI for African countries reached the highest of 53.7, reflecting a stronger interest among companies in China's foreign trade sector toward the African markets.

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"Trade disputes between China and the United States have evolved into global trade disputes, yet China's SMEs in foreign trade have shown great resilience and innovation, actively exploring new markets outside the US and Europe," said Deng Guobiao, founder and CEO of XTransfer.

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"Emerging markets, such as those in Africa, have become new blue oceans — which refer to new or uncontested markets — for Chinese exporters, offering vast business opportunities due to demographic dividends and infrastructure needs," Deng said.

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A subindex concerning export orders and price for SMEs in ASEAN, Africa and Latin America demonstrated a strong performance, reflecting the continued efforts of Chinese SMEs to develop in emerging markets.

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In addition, the SMEs business-to-business merchandise export PMI in July indicated China's "new three" products of lithium batteries, solar cells and electric vehicles have shown outstanding performance in export categories in July.

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Southeast Asia has become a major export destination for the "new three" products, with significant growth in exports of EVs and batteries to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, the index said.

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European policies promoting reduced carbon emissions and renewable energy have also driven demand for related products. Meanwhile, infrastructure demand in Latin America and Africa presents significant market potential for these categories, it said.

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XTransfer PMI stood at 52.4 in July, above the 50 threshold, reflecting continued positive export momentum and strong resilience among Chinese SMEs.

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According to XTransfer, the index is concluded based on analysis of various aspects of the export process, including procurement, sales, logistics, personnel and capital, aiming to assist SMEs in forecasting trends and optimizing their business strategies.

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The index was derived from a sample survey of over 2,500 foreign trade-related SMEs drawn from a pool of more than 700,000 on the XTransfer services platform, covering 148 cities across the country.

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The Shanghai-based company held its annual trade vision summit in Guangzhou on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 representatives from foreign trade enterprises, factories and trading companies across the country gathering to discuss global trade trends and new opportunities in emerging markets.

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As a leading international cross-border trade payment platform, XTransfer has also expanded its business in emerging markets, providing fast, secure and affordable cross-border payment services to Chinese trade-related enterprises.

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The company currently serves over 700,000 clients worldwide and is leading a mobile payment revolution in cross-border B2B trade, said Deng, adding that, "In the next five years, we aim for tenfold growth, at which point the mobile payment revolution will be largely complete."

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Working closely with local banks and financial institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil, South Africa and other countries and regions, XTransfer has launched local currency accounts, supporting settlements in over 30 currencies.

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qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Employees work on clothing products bound for export at a garment company in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Aug 7.

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African countries among global export destinations posted the highest export purchasing managers' index for Chinese trading companies in July, making the overseas markets a new blue ocean for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking business expansion overseas, according to a newly released industrial index.

\n

International cross-border services provider XTransfer released the XTransfer PMI on Tuesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. The index is the first of its kind ever initiated by a private enterprise in China to focus on foreign trade trends.

\n

Among various export destinations, the export PMI for African countries reached the highest of 53.7, reflecting a stronger interest among companies in China's foreign trade sector toward the African markets.

\n

"Trade disputes between China and the United States have evolved into global trade disputes, yet China's SMEs in foreign trade have shown great resilience and innovation, actively exploring new markets outside the US and Europe," said Deng Guobiao, founder and CEO of XTransfer.

\n

"Emerging markets, such as those in Africa, have become new blue oceans — which refer to new or uncontested markets — for Chinese exporters, offering vast business opportunities due to demographic dividends and infrastructure needs," Deng said.

\n

A subindex concerning export orders and price for SMEs in ASEAN, Africa and Latin America demonstrated a strong performance, reflecting the continued efforts of Chinese SMEs to develop in emerging markets.

\n

In addition, the SMEs business-to-business merchandise export PMI in July indicated China's "new three" products of lithium batteries, solar cells and electric vehicles have shown outstanding performance in export categories in July.

\n

Southeast Asia has become a major export destination for the "new three" products, with significant growth in exports of EVs and batteries to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, the index said.

\n

European policies promoting reduced carbon emissions and renewable energy have also driven demand for related products. Meanwhile, infrastructure demand in Latin America and Africa presents significant market potential for these categories, it said.

\n

XTransfer PMI stood at 52.4 in July, above the 50 threshold, reflecting continued positive export momentum and strong resilience among Chinese SMEs.

\n

According to XTransfer, the index is concluded based on analysis of various aspects of the export process, including procurement, sales, logistics, personnel and capital, aiming to assist SMEs in forecasting trends and optimizing their business strategies.

\n

The index was derived from a sample survey of over 2,500 foreign trade-related SMEs drawn from a pool of more than 700,000 on the XTransfer services platform, covering 148 cities across the country.

\n

The Shanghai-based company held its annual trade vision summit in Guangzhou on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 representatives from foreign trade enterprises, factories and trading companies across the country gathering to discuss global trade trends and new opportunities in emerging markets.

\n

As a leading international cross-border trade payment platform, XTransfer has also expanded its business in emerging markets, providing fast, secure and affordable cross-border payment services to Chinese trade-related enterprises.

\n

The company currently serves over 700,000 clients worldwide and is leading a mobile payment revolution in cross-border B2B trade, said Deng, adding that, "In the next five years, we aim for tenfold growth, at which point the mobile payment revolution will be largely complete."

\n

Working closely with local banks and financial institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, Brazil, South Africa and other countries and regions, XTransfer has launched local currency accounts, supporting settlements in over 30 currencies.

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qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

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An employee promotes durian via livestreaming at China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park in Hubei province.

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Ezhou in Central China's Hubei province is fast emerging as a new hub for cross-border e-commerce, leveraging air logistics and digital trade to better integrate into global value chains.

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At the livestreaming center of the China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park, a Pakistani host was recently seen promoting Shenzhen-made drones to North American consumers via TikTok — a snapshot of how global trade is increasingly taking off in the city.

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Behind the business are two entrepreneurs from Wuhan — Qian Ling and Zhang Lei — who arrived in Ezhou in May. In less than two months, their team has grown to 15 members, with sales already exceeding $200,000.

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They have already set up overseas warehouses in the United States, while their self-owned e-commerce website under development is targeting markets in Europe, Australia and Africa.

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"The first few days after Qian and Zhang arrived, they came to see me three times in a row. From explaining policies and clarifying directions to finalizing their business plan, my colleagues and I provided them with one-stop services," said Chen Si, a member of the coordination service team at the industrial park.

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Their story reflects the rapid rise of the industrial park. Since officially starting operations on April 30, the park has received 3,371 visits, engaged with more than 600 companies, and successfully registered and signed contracts with 258 firms. Among these, 62 enterprises have already moved in.

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The park has also hosted 12 training sessions and matchmaking events, generating trade worth over $310 million, with an initial clustering effect beginning to take shape.

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Designed to develop cross-border e-commerce, smart logistics and digital trade, the park serves as a key platform for Ezhou's new model of integrating "cross-border e-commerce + industrial clusters + airport economy", according to the park's management.

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The development of the industrial park has been strongly supported by the air cargo hub at Ezhou Huahu International Airport, which has significantly lowered logistics costs and reached overseas markets more efficiently, making it increasingly attractive to businesses, said Bi Wei, head of the China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park.

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As of Sunday, the airport had launched 104 cargo routes, including 59 domestic and 45 international and regional routes. Its total cargo throughput reached 923,900 metric tons, including 731,600 tons of airfreight and mail — with 320,800 tons from international services.

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"This morning, a batch of mud crabs from India arrived at around 8 am. From unloading to delivery, the whole process takes as little as two hours," said Liu Chenlu, head of the cargo terminal management department at Ezhou Aviation Cargo Co Ltd.

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Liu said that the shipment was then trucked to East China, meaning the crabs could go from plane to dining table in less than half a day.

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The rapid growth of the airport has made "a world within reach "a reality, with air logistics enabling the swift delivery of goods from overseas fields to Chinese households.

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Meanwhile, the airport's hub function is unleashing strong appeal, fueling the rise of airport-oriented industries. By July, the airport economic zone had attracted 288 projects each worth over 100 million yuan ($13.8 million), according to the airport.

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Contact the writers at yinmingyue@chinadaily.com.cn

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An employee promotes durian via livestreaming at China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park in Hubei province.

\n

Ezhou in Central China's Hubei province is fast emerging as a new hub for cross-border e-commerce, leveraging air logistics and digital trade to better integrate into global value chains.

\n

At the livestreaming center of the China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park, a Pakistani host was recently seen promoting Shenzhen-made drones to North American consumers via TikTok — a snapshot of how global trade is increasingly taking off in the city.

\n

Behind the business are two entrepreneurs from Wuhan — Qian Ling and Zhang Lei — who arrived in Ezhou in May. In less than two months, their team has grown to 15 members, with sales already exceeding $200,000.

\n

They have already set up overseas warehouses in the United States, while their self-owned e-commerce website under development is targeting markets in Europe, Australia and Africa.

\n

"The first few days after Qian and Zhang arrived, they came to see me three times in a row. From explaining policies and clarifying directions to finalizing their business plan, my colleagues and I provided them with one-stop services," said Chen Si, a member of the coordination service team at the industrial park.

\n

Their story reflects the rapid rise of the industrial park. Since officially starting operations on April 30, the park has received 3,371 visits, engaged with more than 600 companies, and successfully registered and signed contracts with 258 firms. Among these, 62 enterprises have already moved in.

\n

The park has also hosted 12 training sessions and matchmaking events, generating trade worth over $310 million, with an initial clustering effect beginning to take shape.

\n

Designed to develop cross-border e-commerce, smart logistics and digital trade, the park serves as a key platform for Ezhou's new model of integrating "cross-border e-commerce + industrial clusters + airport economy", according to the park's management.

\n

The development of the industrial park has been strongly supported by the air cargo hub at Ezhou Huahu International Airport, which has significantly lowered logistics costs and reached overseas markets more efficiently, making it increasingly attractive to businesses, said Bi Wei, head of the China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park.

\n

As of Sunday, the airport had launched 104 cargo routes, including 59 domestic and 45 international and regional routes. Its total cargo throughput reached 923,900 metric tons, including 731,600 tons of airfreight and mail — with 320,800 tons from international services.

\n

"This morning, a batch of mud crabs from India arrived at around 8 am. From unloading to delivery, the whole process takes as little as two hours," said Liu Chenlu, head of the cargo terminal management department at Ezhou Aviation Cargo Co Ltd.

\n

Liu said that the shipment was then trucked to East China, meaning the crabs could go from plane to dining table in less than half a day.

\n

The rapid growth of the airport has made "a world within reach "a reality, with air logistics enabling the swift delivery of goods from overseas fields to Chinese households.

\n

Meanwhile, the airport's hub function is unleashing strong appeal, fueling the rise of airport-oriented industries. By July, the airport economic zone had attracted 288 projects each worth over 100 million yuan ($13.8 million), according to the airport.

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Contact the writers at yinmingyue@chinadaily.com.cn

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A visitor checks out porcelain artwork exhibited at the cultural center of Shunmei Group in Dehua county, Fujian province, on Aug 20.

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FUZHOU — When Kang Zhican, a 24-year-old primary school teacher, stepped into the ceramics cultural center in Dehua county, in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province, he was instantly transported into a dazzling world where vibrant ceramic figurines of Mickey Mouse, Elsa and other pop-culture icons sparkled with artistry and whimsy, capturing his imagination like a real-life Disneyland.

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"Big city trips are becoming less appealing. Young people like us would rather explore small towns to experience authentic local culture and understand how things are made," said Kang, who traveled with his cousin and her children from a neighboring county.

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The cultural center, operated by Fujian Quanzhou Shunmei Group Co Ltd, a ceramic supplier for global brands such as Disney and Starbucks, offers more than just exhibits. Visitors can join guided factory tours and participate in hands-on DIY ceramic workshops, crafting their own souvenirs while gaining insight into industrial techniques.

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"We see tourism as a valuable new revenue stream alongside our export business," said Zheng Pengfei, general manager of Shunmei Group, adding that the site saw a notable rise in the number of tourists this year.

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With more than 4,500 ceramic enterprises, Dehua has long been known to the world as a production and export hub rather than a tourist destination. But the rise of "industrial tourism" among young Chinese is reshaping the town, bringing fresh revenue streams while lifting brand recognition of traditional manufacturing enterprises.

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The industrial tourism wave is spreading across Fujian, where consumer goods manufacturing accounts for 42 percent of industrial revenue.

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Once known primarily for their robust manufacturing sectors — from shoes and ceramics to food processing and machinery — cities in Fujian are now opening their factory doors to visitors, offering a glimpse into the production processes while boosting local tourism and brand recognition.

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In Quanzhou's Jinjiang, a major manufacturing base for footwear and apparel, companies are embracing the trend to turn industrial sites into tourist destinations.

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According to Yin Ruixiang, vice-president of the POP global innovation hub for sports fashion, a platform that empowers local shoemakers and apparel producers through digital tools and trend research, the firm is developing a complex that combines tourism and shopping, where visitors can customize products with AI-designed patterns and learn about manufacturing processes.

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"Industrial tourism allows manufacturers to evolve from hidden suppliers into beloved brands," said Yin, noting that direct engagement turns casual visitors into brand ambassadors and provides valuable consumer insights for companies.

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Jinjiang is also experimenting with unconventional branding venues, such as hosting fashion events on beaches where the sound of waves replaces a traditional soundtrack. "It's not just about selling products. It's about integrating brands into lifestyles and cultural narratives," Yin added.

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According to the industry and information technology bureau of Quanzhou, the municipal government is promoting industrial tourism through policy support, including designing factory tour routes and subsidizing themed consumption events, with such initiatives already delivering tangible benefits to the local economy.

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Even traditional Chinese medicine companies are joining the wave. At the Pien Tze Huang Museum in Zhangzhou, visitors can discover the history and production of one of China's most celebrated herbal formulas.

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"The experience helps build brand trust and stimulates consumer interest by connecting people with the origins and traditions of TCM," said Lu Xiaoying, a marketing executive at Zhangzhou Pien Tze Huang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. The museum attracts diverse groups, including students, academics and executive learners from top business schools, she said.

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Yan Kaiyong, an official with Zhangzhou's industry and information technology bureau, said that industrial tourism is injecting fresh economic vitality into the city with deep industrial roots.

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"This isn't just about nostalgia, it's a forward-looking strategy. As competition grows, companies must integrate culture into their identity, build distinctive brands and develop intellectual property," he said. "Industrial tourism enhances both their visibility and added value."

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A visitor checks out porcelain artwork exhibited at the cultural center of Shunmei Group in Dehua county, Fujian province, on Aug 20.

\n

FUZHOU — When Kang Zhican, a 24-year-old primary school teacher, stepped into the ceramics cultural center in Dehua county, in Quanzhou, East China's Fujian province, he was instantly transported into a dazzling world where vibrant ceramic figurines of Mickey Mouse, Elsa and other pop-culture icons sparkled with artistry and whimsy, capturing his imagination like a real-life Disneyland.

\n

"Big city trips are becoming less appealing. Young people like us would rather explore small towns to experience authentic local culture and understand how things are made," said Kang, who traveled with his cousin and her children from a neighboring county.

\n

The cultural center, operated by Fujian Quanzhou Shunmei Group Co Ltd, a ceramic supplier for global brands such as Disney and Starbucks, offers more than just exhibits. Visitors can join guided factory tours and participate in hands-on DIY ceramic workshops, crafting their own souvenirs while gaining insight into industrial techniques.

\n

"We see tourism as a valuable new revenue stream alongside our export business," said Zheng Pengfei, general manager of Shunmei Group, adding that the site saw a notable rise in the number of tourists this year.

\n

With more than 4,500 ceramic enterprises, Dehua has long been known to the world as a production and export hub rather than a tourist destination. But the rise of "industrial tourism" among young Chinese is reshaping the town, bringing fresh revenue streams while lifting brand recognition of traditional manufacturing enterprises.

\n

The industrial tourism wave is spreading across Fujian, where consumer goods manufacturing accounts for 42 percent of industrial revenue.

\n

Once known primarily for their robust manufacturing sectors — from shoes and ceramics to food processing and machinery — cities in Fujian are now opening their factory doors to visitors, offering a glimpse into the production processes while boosting local tourism and brand recognition.

\n

In Quanzhou's Jinjiang, a major manufacturing base for footwear and apparel, companies are embracing the trend to turn industrial sites into tourist destinations.

\n

According to Yin Ruixiang, vice-president of the POP global innovation hub for sports fashion, a platform that empowers local shoemakers and apparel producers through digital tools and trend research, the firm is developing a complex that combines tourism and shopping, where visitors can customize products with AI-designed patterns and learn about manufacturing processes.

\n

"Industrial tourism allows manufacturers to evolve from hidden suppliers into beloved brands," said Yin, noting that direct engagement turns casual visitors into brand ambassadors and provides valuable consumer insights for companies.

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Jinjiang is also experimenting with unconventional branding venues, such as hosting fashion events on beaches where the sound of waves replaces a traditional soundtrack. "It's not just about selling products. It's about integrating brands into lifestyles and cultural narratives," Yin added.

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According to the industry and information technology bureau of Quanzhou, the municipal government is promoting industrial tourism through policy support, including designing factory tour routes and subsidizing themed consumption events, with such initiatives already delivering tangible benefits to the local economy.

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Even traditional Chinese medicine companies are joining the wave. At the Pien Tze Huang Museum in Zhangzhou, visitors can discover the history and production of one of China's most celebrated herbal formulas.

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"The experience helps build brand trust and stimulates consumer interest by connecting people with the origins and traditions of TCM," said Lu Xiaoying, a marketing executive at Zhangzhou Pien Tze Huang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. The museum attracts diverse groups, including students, academics and executive learners from top business schools, she said.

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Yan Kaiyong, an official with Zhangzhou's industry and information technology bureau, said that industrial tourism is injecting fresh economic vitality into the city with deep industrial roots.

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"This isn't just about nostalgia, it's a forward-looking strategy. As competition grows, companies must integrate culture into their identity, build distinctive brands and develop intellectual property," he said. "Industrial tourism enhances both their visibility and added value."

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Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas (left) and Mexican driver Sergio Perez will drive for Formula One debutant Cadillac next season, the team announced on Tuesday.

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Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula One lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.

\n

Neither driver has seats on the grid this season, but with a combined 16 wins and 527 starts between them, Bottas and Perez were the pragmatic choices to help build the Cadillac program, which is set to launch in 2026. The hires, announced Tuesday, bring years of F1 knowledge to Cadillac, a division of United States automotive giant General Motors that will become the 11th team on the grid in 2026.

\n

"We believe their experience, their leadership and their technical acumen are really what we need," said Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac F1 team and TWG Motorsports. "It's the right combination, the right drivers at the right time, and we're humbled by their belief in us and in this project."

\n

Bottas and Perez have been considered the front-runners for months, as drivers lobbied for two new seats on what will be a 22-car grid next year.

\n

'The right combination'

\n

Although the project, started by Michael Andretti in 2021, was designed to be a true US team with an American driver, Andretti had to exit the effort in order to help Cadillac and TWG gain approval from Formula One management.

\n

Towriss bought Andretti out, the team is now owned by TWG Global, and Towriss and GM president Mark Reuss said in May at the Miami Grand Prix that hiring an American driver was no longer a top priority.

\n

IndyCar driver Colton Herta from California was earmarked for a seat by Andretti, but he's yet to earn the super license required to compete in F1, and Cadillac is content to wait for an American. Towriss also laughed at recent reports that he planned to move Herta to Formula 2 next year for Herta to gain the needed points for his license.

\n

Even if Herta did have a super license, he doesn't have the F1 experience Cadillac wants for its launch.

\n

"What it comes back to is that experience in Formula One carried the day," Towriss said. "Everybody's new, everybody's working together for the first time. We think that the experience that these two bring are really what's most important.

\n

"We certainly do think about — and it's important to us to make sure there is a pathway for — an American driver in Formula One, and we'll be working on that.

\n

"For this inaugural season, for what the team needs, and what these drivers bring, this was the right combination for the team."

\n

Realistic expectations

\n

Towriss and his new drivers say wins will take time. Like all motor sports series, the technical work and engineering needed for success takes years to master, and the challenges in F1 are perhaps the most difficult in sports. The series is also debuting a new car and a new engine next season — Cadillac will lease engines from Ferrari — meaning all teams will be adapting to a host of new specs.

\n

Perez said Cadillac will "start in a very difficult position", but the key will be "how quickly we've managed to progress".

\n

"It's a project," Perez said. "It's not about going out to win races and score points."

\n

Haas, the only other American team on the grid, has been racing in F1 since 2016 and is now in its 10th season. Not only has it registered no wins, but also no podium finishes. The Cadillac team expects to bring more money and support to its effort, but no one will be surprised if podiums will take a while.

\n

"We don't need to prove anything to anyone. We've got to put the team first," Bottas said. "That's what we're here for, and probably why we were chosen."

\n

Commercial benefits

\n

The driver search was spearheaded by team principal Graeme Lowdon, who had at least a dozen viable options, but told reporters last month that he had narrowed the list to "three or four" real contenders.

\n

Perez of Mexico is 35 and Bottas of Finland turns 36 later this week. They have each finished runner-up in the championship before.

\n

Bottas was second in the standings to his then-Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2019 and 2020, while Perez, F1's most successful Mexican driver, was second when his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen dominated 2023.

\n

Red Bull dropped Perez at the end of last year. Bottas is a Mercedes reserve driver this year after scoring no points in 2024 at Sauber.

\n

Both could also make a big contribution to car development, as the F1 regulations change for 2026.

\n

In commercial terms, Perez has brought major sponsorship from Mexico to his previous teams, while Bottas' humor and social media presence make him a fan favorite.

\n

Reuss said Perez helps the team connect with one of the automaker's most critical markets.

\n

"The market in Mexico is a big deal for General Motors, and frankly, North America," Reuss said. "We sell a lot of cars in Mexico, and the fan base there is absolutely enthusiastic. Those are side benefits."

\n

Towriss said both drivers give the team tremendous commercial appeal.

\n

"Checo and Valtteri have very strong followings, from a commercial standpoint, from a sponsorship standpoint, from their impact from being on the Formula One circuit for many, many years," said Towriss, before noting that experience was still the primary factor.

\n

"We talked to a lot of drivers," he said.

\n

"When you really sit down and get into the experience, and being able to create this chemistry in a team, the conversations are different, and they really stand out from the others."

\n

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Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas (left) and Mexican driver Sergio Perez will drive for Formula One debutant Cadillac next season, the team announced on Tuesday.

\n

Cadillac played it safe with its first Formula One lineup, bypassing an American driver for series veterans Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez.

\n

Neither driver has seats on the grid this season, but with a combined 16 wins and 527 starts between them, Bottas and Perez were the pragmatic choices to help build the Cadillac program, which is set to launch in 2026. The hires, announced Tuesday, bring years of F1 knowledge to Cadillac, a division of United States automotive giant General Motors that will become the 11th team on the grid in 2026.

\n

"We believe their experience, their leadership and their technical acumen are really what we need," said Dan Towriss, CEO of the Cadillac F1 team and TWG Motorsports. "It's the right combination, the right drivers at the right time, and we're humbled by their belief in us and in this project."

\n

Bottas and Perez have been considered the front-runners for months, as drivers lobbied for two new seats on what will be a 22-car grid next year.

\n

'The right combination'

\n

Although the project, started by Michael Andretti in 2021, was designed to be a true US team with an American driver, Andretti had to exit the effort in order to help Cadillac and TWG gain approval from Formula One management.

\n

Towriss bought Andretti out, the team is now owned by TWG Global, and Towriss and GM president Mark Reuss said in May at the Miami Grand Prix that hiring an American driver was no longer a top priority.

\n

IndyCar driver Colton Herta from California was earmarked for a seat by Andretti, but he's yet to earn the super license required to compete in F1, and Cadillac is content to wait for an American. Towriss also laughed at recent reports that he planned to move Herta to Formula 2 next year for Herta to gain the needed points for his license.

\n

Even if Herta did have a super license, he doesn't have the F1 experience Cadillac wants for its launch.

\n

"What it comes back to is that experience in Formula One carried the day," Towriss said. "Everybody's new, everybody's working together for the first time. We think that the experience that these two bring are really what's most important.

\n

"We certainly do think about — and it's important to us to make sure there is a pathway for — an American driver in Formula One, and we'll be working on that.

\n

"For this inaugural season, for what the team needs, and what these drivers bring, this was the right combination for the team."

\n

Realistic expectations

\n

Towriss and his new drivers say wins will take time. Like all motor sports series, the technical work and engineering needed for success takes years to master, and the challenges in F1 are perhaps the most difficult in sports. The series is also debuting a new car and a new engine next season — Cadillac will lease engines from Ferrari — meaning all teams will be adapting to a host of new specs.

\n

Perez said Cadillac will "start in a very difficult position", but the key will be "how quickly we've managed to progress".

\n

"It's a project," Perez said. "It's not about going out to win races and score points."

\n

Haas, the only other American team on the grid, has been racing in F1 since 2016 and is now in its 10th season. Not only has it registered no wins, but also no podium finishes. The Cadillac team expects to bring more money and support to its effort, but no one will be surprised if podiums will take a while.

\n

"We don't need to prove anything to anyone. We've got to put the team first," Bottas said. "That's what we're here for, and probably why we were chosen."

\n

Commercial benefits

\n

The driver search was spearheaded by team principal Graeme Lowdon, who had at least a dozen viable options, but told reporters last month that he had narrowed the list to "three or four" real contenders.

\n

Perez of Mexico is 35 and Bottas of Finland turns 36 later this week. They have each finished runner-up in the championship before.

\n

Bottas was second in the standings to his then-Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2019 and 2020, while Perez, F1's most successful Mexican driver, was second when his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen dominated 2023.

\n

Red Bull dropped Perez at the end of last year. Bottas is a Mercedes reserve driver this year after scoring no points in 2024 at Sauber.

\n

Both could also make a big contribution to car development, as the F1 regulations change for 2026.

\n

In commercial terms, Perez has brought major sponsorship from Mexico to his previous teams, while Bottas' humor and social media presence make him a fan favorite.

\n

Reuss said Perez helps the team connect with one of the automaker's most critical markets.

\n

"The market in Mexico is a big deal for General Motors, and frankly, North America," Reuss said. "We sell a lot of cars in Mexico, and the fan base there is absolutely enthusiastic. Those are side benefits."

\n

Towriss said both drivers give the team tremendous commercial appeal.

\n

"Checo and Valtteri have very strong followings, from a commercial standpoint, from a sponsorship standpoint, from their impact from being on the Formula One circuit for many, many years," said Towriss, before noting that experience was still the primary factor.

\n

"We talked to a lot of drivers," he said.

\n

"When you really sit down and get into the experience, and being able to create this chemistry in a team, the conversations are different, and they really stand out from the others."

\n

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Jannik Sinner celebrates after beating his US Open first-round opponent Vit Kopriva.

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Amanda Anisimova reacts after winning her first-round match against Kimberly Birrell.

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NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner allayed recent health concerns as he launched the defense of his US Open title Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Czech world No 89 Vit Kopriva.

\n

Top-ranked Sinner needed just an hour and 38 minutes to dispatch the 28-year-old Kopriva, who was appearing in the main draw at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

\n

Sinner's preparations for the tournament suffered a setback last week when illness forced him to retire against Carlos Alcaraz in the first set of the Cincinnati Open final.

\n

But, in a dispiriting blow to his rivals, the 24-year-old appeared to be fully recovered as he dismantled Kopriva in a clinical display featuring seven breaks of his opponent's serve.

\n

"I feel in a good shape physically. There has been some good practice days, especially last couple," said Sinner, adding: "I'm very happy that I'm healthy again."

\n

"We did our best to be in the best possible shape here. I'm very happy about today's performance."

\n

The Italian is trying to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-08.

\n

It is the longest run without a successful men's title defense of any Grand Slam tournament in the Open era.

\n

"It feels great to be back here. Obviously, it's a very special tournament," said Sinner, who has won his last 22 matches on hard courts at Grand Slams.

\n

"I have amazing memories (from last year). Every year is different. You come here starting this tournament, hopefully in the best possible way, which I did."

\n

Sinner next plays Alexei Popyrin for a place in the third round. Popyrin condemned Novak Djokovic to his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2017 last year in New York.

\n

Sinner has won two of this season's three Grand Slams, the Australian Open and Wimbledon, while also reaching the final of the French Open, where he held three championship points before losing to Alcaraz in a fifth-set tiebreak.

\n

After starting his US Open campaign in convincing fashion, Sinner was in no mood to hang about, as he plans another deep run in New York.

\n

"I did learn that I just come to work and then get out of here, you know, because it can be very long at times," he said.

\n

Anisimova through

\n

Amanda Anisimova made a confident start to her US Open campaign, earning a 6-3, 6-2 first-round win over Australia's Kimberly Birrell on Tuesday.

\n

The American eighth seed is chasing another shot at Grand Slam glory, building on a strong season that included her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha and a run to the Wimbledon final, where she suffered a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek.

\n

"It's not easy playing in the first round of a Grand Slam, I never played against her, so it was tricky," Anisimova said.

\n

"It's been a special year, I'm just enjoying the journey. I try to have fun every day, but these are the moments I enjoy the most.

\n

"I lost in the first round last year, so I'm really happy to have done better than that."

\n

Anisimova said she was embracing the present moment in New York, refusing to dwell on the painful defeat she suffered in her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.

\n

The world No 9 said she was channelling her current form and top-10 ranking into confidence rather than added pressure.

\n

"If anything, I just embrace where I am and where my ranking is at when I step onto the court, and just try and use it to my advantage," she told reporters.

\n

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Jannik Sinner celebrates after beating his US Open first-round opponent Vit Kopriva.

\n

Amanda Anisimova reacts after winning her first-round match against Kimberly Birrell.

\n

NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner allayed recent health concerns as he launched the defense of his US Open title Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Czech world No 89 Vit Kopriva.

\n

Top-ranked Sinner needed just an hour and 38 minutes to dispatch the 28-year-old Kopriva, who was appearing in the main draw at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

\n

Sinner's preparations for the tournament suffered a setback last week when illness forced him to retire against Carlos Alcaraz in the first set of the Cincinnati Open final.

\n

But, in a dispiriting blow to his rivals, the 24-year-old appeared to be fully recovered as he dismantled Kopriva in a clinical display featuring seven breaks of his opponent's serve.

\n

"I feel in a good shape physically. There has been some good practice days, especially last couple," said Sinner, adding: "I'm very happy that I'm healthy again."

\n

"We did our best to be in the best possible shape here. I'm very happy about today's performance."

\n

The Italian is trying to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-08.

\n

It is the longest run without a successful men's title defense of any Grand Slam tournament in the Open era.

\n

"It feels great to be back here. Obviously, it's a very special tournament," said Sinner, who has won his last 22 matches on hard courts at Grand Slams.

\n

"I have amazing memories (from last year). Every year is different. You come here starting this tournament, hopefully in the best possible way, which I did."

\n

Sinner next plays Alexei Popyrin for a place in the third round. Popyrin condemned Novak Djokovic to his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2017 last year in New York.

\n

Sinner has won two of this season's three Grand Slams, the Australian Open and Wimbledon, while also reaching the final of the French Open, where he held three championship points before losing to Alcaraz in a fifth-set tiebreak.

\n

After starting his US Open campaign in convincing fashion, Sinner was in no mood to hang about, as he plans another deep run in New York.

\n

"I did learn that I just come to work and then get out of here, you know, because it can be very long at times," he said.

\n

Anisimova through

\n

Amanda Anisimova made a confident start to her US Open campaign, earning a 6-3, 6-2 first-round win over Australia's Kimberly Birrell on Tuesday.

\n

The American eighth seed is chasing another shot at Grand Slam glory, building on a strong season that included her maiden WTA 1000 title in Doha and a run to the Wimbledon final, where she suffered a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek.

\n

"It's not easy playing in the first round of a Grand Slam, I never played against her, so it was tricky," Anisimova said.

\n

"It's been a special year, I'm just enjoying the journey. I try to have fun every day, but these are the moments I enjoy the most.

\n

"I lost in the first round last year, so I'm really happy to have done better than that."

\n

Anisimova said she was embracing the present moment in New York, refusing to dwell on the painful defeat she suffered in her first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.

\n

The world No 9 said she was channelling her current form and top-10 ranking into confidence rather than added pressure.

\n

"If anything, I just embrace where I am and where my ranking is at when I step onto the court, and just try and use it to my advantage," she told reporters.

\n

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Alexander Isak

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LIVERPOOL — Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly 550 million pounds ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the uncertain future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.

\n

Defending champion Liverpool is Isak's preferred destination should the Swede manage to engineer an exit from Tyneside before Monday's transfer deadline.

\n

Yet, the early season showings of Arne Slot's men have raised doubts over whether Liverpool should allocate more funds to retooling its attack, or invest in a defense that has proved porous so far this season.

\n

Newcastle is reportedly holding out for 150 million pounds for Isak, who has publicly declared his desire to leave and is yet to feature this season.

\n

The Reds have already committed to a 100 million-pound fee on German midfielder Florian Wirtz, that could rise to a British transfer record of 116 million, as well as 69 million pounds for French forward Hugo Ekitike. While Wirtz has, so far, proved underwhelming, Ekitike has three goals in as many games so far this season.

\n

Liverpool has delivered late drama to win both of its wild, high-scoring opening two Premier League games, beating Bournemouth 4-2 and Newcastle 3-2.

\n

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha was its unlikely hero at a fiery St James' Park on Monday, with Newcastle fighting to the finish, fueled by its anger of Liverpool's pursuit of Isak.

\n

Federico Chiesa also made a match-winning contribution for Liverpool after coming off the bench against Bournemouth.

\n

Slot has said he is satisfied with his attacking options, despite the sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who died last month in a car accident.

\n

"I am happy with the squad, but if we think there is a player who can really make us better, then this club has always shown they can bring them in," said Slot.

\n

"But it needs to be everything we want: right transfer fee, right position and a player who wants to come to us.

\n

"I don't think (it will be a busy end to the summer transfer window) because (that would mean) I am unhappy with the squad."

\n

Liverpool has also splashed out on new fullbacks Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong and talented 18-year-old Italian centerback Giovanni Leoni.

\n

But many believe it needs more defensive recruits before the end of the window.

\n

Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai had to deputize at right-back against Newcastle, while Ibrahima Konate's uncertainty over his future has told in a poor start to the campaign.

\n

"He is not at the races at all," said former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. "I absolutely shudder to think where Liverpool would be without Virgil van Dijk."

\n

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has been targeted as a potential partner for Van Dijk.

\n

Banking on Gyokeres

\n

Despite spending slightly more than Arsenal on new arrivals, Liverpool's net spend is drastically smaller after raising over 200 million pounds in sales.

\n

The Gunners resisted the temptation to splash out on Isak to solve their need for a clinical striker, instead spreading their 250 million-pound spree across seven new signings.

\n

Viktor Gyokeres has been assigned to get the goals that Arsenal hopes will produce a first title since 2004 after finishing second for the past three seasons.

\n

The Swede scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Leeds.

\n

Eberechi Eze was paraded to a hero's reception at the Emirates before the match after turning his back on a move to rival Tottenham.

\n

Martin Zubimendi has added more steel to Mikel Arteta's midfield, while Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard add extra depth across the squad.

\n

"We've learned the lesson from last season and the squad that you need right now," said Arteta. "That is why we acted in the market the way that we have, because you have so many games, anything can happen."

\n

Crucially, Arsenal is building on solid foundations.

\n

Arteta's men have had the best defense in the Premier League for the past two campaigns and, in stark contrast to Liverpool, have won their first two games without conceding a goal.

\n

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Alexander Isak

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LIVERPOOL — Liverpool and Arsenal have combined to spend nearly 550 million pounds ($742 million) in a transfer arms race, yet the uncertain future of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak still hangs over Sunday's showdown between the Premier League title rivals.

\n

Defending champion Liverpool is Isak's preferred destination should the Swede manage to engineer an exit from Tyneside before Monday's transfer deadline.

\n

Yet, the early season showings of Arne Slot's men have raised doubts over whether Liverpool should allocate more funds to retooling its attack, or invest in a defense that has proved porous so far this season.

\n

Newcastle is reportedly holding out for 150 million pounds for Isak, who has publicly declared his desire to leave and is yet to feature this season.

\n

The Reds have already committed to a 100 million-pound fee on German midfielder Florian Wirtz, that could rise to a British transfer record of 116 million, as well as 69 million pounds for French forward Hugo Ekitike. While Wirtz has, so far, proved underwhelming, Ekitike has three goals in as many games so far this season.

\n

Liverpool has delivered late drama to win both of its wild, high-scoring opening two Premier League games, beating Bournemouth 4-2 and Newcastle 3-2.

\n

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumoha was its unlikely hero at a fiery St James' Park on Monday, with Newcastle fighting to the finish, fueled by its anger of Liverpool's pursuit of Isak.

\n

Federico Chiesa also made a match-winning contribution for Liverpool after coming off the bench against Bournemouth.

\n

Slot has said he is satisfied with his attacking options, despite the sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez and the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who died last month in a car accident.

\n

"I am happy with the squad, but if we think there is a player who can really make us better, then this club has always shown they can bring them in," said Slot.

\n

"But it needs to be everything we want: right transfer fee, right position and a player who wants to come to us.

\n

"I don't think (it will be a busy end to the summer transfer window) because (that would mean) I am unhappy with the squad."

\n

Liverpool has also splashed out on new fullbacks Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong and talented 18-year-old Italian centerback Giovanni Leoni.

\n

But many believe it needs more defensive recruits before the end of the window.

\n

Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai had to deputize at right-back against Newcastle, while Ibrahima Konate's uncertainty over his future has told in a poor start to the campaign.

\n

"He is not at the races at all," said former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher. "I absolutely shudder to think where Liverpool would be without Virgil van Dijk."

\n

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi has been targeted as a potential partner for Van Dijk.

\n

Banking on Gyokeres

\n

Despite spending slightly more than Arsenal on new arrivals, Liverpool's net spend is drastically smaller after raising over 200 million pounds in sales.

\n

The Gunners resisted the temptation to splash out on Isak to solve their need for a clinical striker, instead spreading their 250 million-pound spree across seven new signings.

\n

Viktor Gyokeres has been assigned to get the goals that Arsenal hopes will produce a first title since 2004 after finishing second for the past three seasons.

\n

The Swede scored twice in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Leeds.

\n

Eberechi Eze was paraded to a hero's reception at the Emirates before the match after turning his back on a move to rival Tottenham.

\n

Martin Zubimendi has added more steel to Mikel Arteta's midfield, while Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard add extra depth across the squad.

\n

"We've learned the lesson from last season and the squad that you need right now," said Arteta. "That is why we acted in the market the way that we have, because you have so many games, anything can happen."

\n

Crucially, Arsenal is building on solid foundations.

\n

Arteta's men have had the best defense in the Premier League for the past two campaigns and, in stark contrast to Liverpool, have won their first two games without conceding a goal.

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The opening phase of the Zhejiang provincial basketball league — or ZheBA — saw about 1,650 amateur players compete across the province in front of 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

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The opening phase of the Zhejiang provincial basketball league — or ZheBA — saw about 1,650 amateur players compete across the province in front of 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

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In mid-August, Zhejiang's province-wide community basketball league, ZheBA, launched the second stage of its season.

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The opening phase highlighted the league's grassroots appeal: about 1,650 amateur players competed across the province, drawing 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

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Yet beyond the numbers, ZheBA is about more than basketball. It is about collective memory and belonging. It is a platform where factory workers and students share the court, where families pack neighborhood gyms, and where entire cities reconnect through the bounce of a ball.

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By centering grassroots basketball and stories rooted in local pride, the league has turned competition into a living archive of Zhejiang's urban spirit.

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Sense of belonging

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With five seconds remaining, Yongkang trailed by two. The ball went to No 2, a 21-year-old college student wearing his hometown's signature black. Without hesitation, he stepped back beyond the arc and launched a 3-pointer that could change everything.

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The ball hung in the air as the crowd held its breath. The rim rattled, the shot bounced out, and the buzzer sounded. Ningbo escaped with a 79-77 home victory.

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Defeat on the court did not feel like defeat in the stands. For Huang Shengchong, who grew up playing on Yongkang's schoolyards, the miss was almost secondary.

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"Playing here means carrying my city with me," he said. "I'm still studying, balancing classes and training, but when I wear Yongkang on my chest, I know I'm fighting for something bigger than myself."

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The community responded in kind. Shopkeepers left their counters to cheer. Grandparents waved flags stitched with Yongkang slogans. The message was clear: this was their team.

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The "Iron Man spirit", a local phrase describing Yongkang's resilience, pulsed through the bleachers. Fans shouted: "Shengchong, we believe in you. Taking the last shot makes you our hero."

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Head coach Xia Qiankang, a folk legend in Zhejiang basketball, saw the game as proof of what grassroots sport can mean. "We played to the last possession," he said. "That's what matters. We showed Yongkang's heart."

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In that moment, a missed shot became something else entirely: a portrait of a city rallying around its own, neighbors united by basketball, and a reminder of how a provincial league like ZheBA can turn community pride into something that lasts far beyond the scoreboard.

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Mountain might

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Two hours southwest of downtown Huzhou, Longwang Mountain rises quietly above the valleys. It is not the tallest or the most famous peak in Zhejiang, but locals know its winding trails, dense forests and clear streams as part of daily life.

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Now, in ZheBA, the mountain has taken on a new meaning, symbolizing the city's team, built on grit, diversity and hometown pride.

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"I think our team is just like the Longwang Mountain," said forward Liu Zhuo. In Huzhou's 82-77 win over Yuyao, Liu scored 29 points, slicing through defenders and hitting jumpers.

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Yet after the game, he didn't dwell on the numbers. "A mountain has different landscapes — streams, rocks, forests. Our team has different players and different strengths. We win because we cover for each other, and because our city is behind us."

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Liu grew up in Anji, with Longwang Mountain practically his backyard. His father, a PE teacher and basketball coach, put a ball in his hands in the fourth grade. For Liu, every rebound and fast break still feels like carrying his hometown forward.

\n

His teammate Shen Huanhuan, now an academy coach, sees the league as a way to pass that passion along. "When kids sit courtside and watch us fight for every possession, they get hooked," Shen said. "Basketball teaches more than offense and defense. It teaches persistence, teamwork and how to face life. ZheBA is planting that seed in our own neighborhoods."

\n

Head coach Shan Zhiming knows the roster is not stacked with stars. Undersized in the paint and lacking a dominant center, the team relies on effort.

\n

"We don't always win on height," Shan said. "But we win on heart. Everyone boxes out, everyone dives for loose balls. That's how we compete. And when parents bring their kids, filling the gym with the hometown colors, you feel the city lifting you up."

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In Huzhou, Longwang Mountain has always been a place for weekend hikes and family gatherings. Today, it is also a metaphor: proof that even without towering peaks, a team, and a city, can stand tall. For children waving flags in the stands, it shows their basketball dreams can start right here, in the shadow of their hometown mountain.

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Grapes, dates, greatness

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After a grueling afternoon practice in Quzhou, baskets of grapes and dates arrived at the gym door, carried by neighbors with calloused hands.

\n

These were no ordinary snacks. They came from local orchards, fruits cultivated through hard work under the sun, embodying the labor and love of the community.

\n

Each piece of fruit was a symbol of the city's spirit, offered quietly to the players wearing "Quzhou "across their chests.

\n

"This team carries the pride of our city," said head coach Lu Hanxu. "The fruits may look small, but they hold the sweat and hope of our neighbors. When our players see them, they remember that every sprint, every rebound, every contested shot is more than a game, it's our city's spirit on display."

\n

Many players had interrupted family trips or returned from jobs elsewhere, feeling the weight of that gesture. The baskets became a living bridge between the orchards where locals toiled and the hardwood where athletes battled — a reminder that community sacrifice fuels every fast break and every desperate defensive stand.

\n

As the team unpacked the gifts, the gym filled with collective purpose. Parents lifted children onto their shoulders, fans cheered from the bleachers, and what might have been just fruit became a symbol of shared struggle and pride.

\n

That bond was tested Sunday night when Quzhou lost 69-58 to Cangnan. Yet, when the buzzer sounded, the sea of crimson in the stands remained, waving flags and chanting.

\n

It felt, in a way, like victory.

\n

One of Quzhou's players, Ma Chaoqun, had tears in his eyes. "When you see the stands still full after a loss, when you know they believe in you, no matter the score — that's heavier than any trophy," he said.

\n

In Quzhou, the greatest victory lies not in the scoreboard, but in the unbreakable trust between the city and its players. Each gift and each cheer tells the same story: neighbors turning their harvest into encouragement, and young athletes carrying that devotion onto the court. It is proof that the deepest triumphs are rooted in community — and that together, they are whole.

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The opening phase of the Zhejiang provincial basketball league — or ZheBA — saw about 1,650 amateur players compete across the province in front of 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

\n

The opening phase of the Zhejiang provincial basketball league — or ZheBA — saw about 1,650 amateur players compete across the province in front of 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

\n

In mid-August, Zhejiang's province-wide community basketball league, ZheBA, launched the second stage of its season.

\n

The opening phase highlighted the league's grassroots appeal: about 1,650 amateur players competed across the province, drawing 778,800 spectators and more than 100 million online viewers.

\n

Yet beyond the numbers, ZheBA is about more than basketball. It is about collective memory and belonging. It is a platform where factory workers and students share the court, where families pack neighborhood gyms, and where entire cities reconnect through the bounce of a ball.

\n

By centering grassroots basketball and stories rooted in local pride, the league has turned competition into a living archive of Zhejiang's urban spirit.

\n

Sense of belonging

\n

With five seconds remaining, Yongkang trailed by two. The ball went to No 2, a 21-year-old college student wearing his hometown's signature black. Without hesitation, he stepped back beyond the arc and launched a 3-pointer that could change everything.

\n

The ball hung in the air as the crowd held its breath. The rim rattled, the shot bounced out, and the buzzer sounded. Ningbo escaped with a 79-77 home victory.

\n

Defeat on the court did not feel like defeat in the stands. For Huang Shengchong, who grew up playing on Yongkang's schoolyards, the miss was almost secondary.

\n

"Playing here means carrying my city with me," he said. "I'm still studying, balancing classes and training, but when I wear Yongkang on my chest, I know I'm fighting for something bigger than myself."

\n

The community responded in kind. Shopkeepers left their counters to cheer. Grandparents waved flags stitched with Yongkang slogans. The message was clear: this was their team.

\n

The "Iron Man spirit", a local phrase describing Yongkang's resilience, pulsed through the bleachers. Fans shouted: "Shengchong, we believe in you. Taking the last shot makes you our hero."

\n

Head coach Xia Qiankang, a folk legend in Zhejiang basketball, saw the game as proof of what grassroots sport can mean. "We played to the last possession," he said. "That's what matters. We showed Yongkang's heart."

\n

In that moment, a missed shot became something else entirely: a portrait of a city rallying around its own, neighbors united by basketball, and a reminder of how a provincial league like ZheBA can turn community pride into something that lasts far beyond the scoreboard.

\n

Mountain might

\n

Two hours southwest of downtown Huzhou, Longwang Mountain rises quietly above the valleys. It is not the tallest or the most famous peak in Zhejiang, but locals know its winding trails, dense forests and clear streams as part of daily life.

\n

Now, in ZheBA, the mountain has taken on a new meaning, symbolizing the city's team, built on grit, diversity and hometown pride.

\n

"I think our team is just like the Longwang Mountain," said forward Liu Zhuo. In Huzhou's 82-77 win over Yuyao, Liu scored 29 points, slicing through defenders and hitting jumpers.

\n

Yet after the game, he didn't dwell on the numbers. "A mountain has different landscapes — streams, rocks, forests. Our team has different players and different strengths. We win because we cover for each other, and because our city is behind us."

\n

Liu grew up in Anji, with Longwang Mountain practically his backyard. His father, a PE teacher and basketball coach, put a ball in his hands in the fourth grade. For Liu, every rebound and fast break still feels like carrying his hometown forward.

\n

His teammate Shen Huanhuan, now an academy coach, sees the league as a way to pass that passion along. "When kids sit courtside and watch us fight for every possession, they get hooked," Shen said. "Basketball teaches more than offense and defense. It teaches persistence, teamwork and how to face life. ZheBA is planting that seed in our own neighborhoods."

\n

Head coach Shan Zhiming knows the roster is not stacked with stars. Undersized in the paint and lacking a dominant center, the team relies on effort.

\n

"We don't always win on height," Shan said. "But we win on heart. Everyone boxes out, everyone dives for loose balls. That's how we compete. And when parents bring their kids, filling the gym with the hometown colors, you feel the city lifting you up."

\n

In Huzhou, Longwang Mountain has always been a place for weekend hikes and family gatherings. Today, it is also a metaphor: proof that even without towering peaks, a team, and a city, can stand tall. For children waving flags in the stands, it shows their basketball dreams can start right here, in the shadow of their hometown mountain.

\n

Grapes, dates, greatness

\n

After a grueling afternoon practice in Quzhou, baskets of grapes and dates arrived at the gym door, carried by neighbors with calloused hands.

\n

These were no ordinary snacks. They came from local orchards, fruits cultivated through hard work under the sun, embodying the labor and love of the community.

\n

Each piece of fruit was a symbol of the city's spirit, offered quietly to the players wearing "Quzhou "across their chests.

\n

"This team carries the pride of our city," said head coach Lu Hanxu. "The fruits may look small, but they hold the sweat and hope of our neighbors. When our players see them, they remember that every sprint, every rebound, every contested shot is more than a game, it's our city's spirit on display."

\n

Many players had interrupted family trips or returned from jobs elsewhere, feeling the weight of that gesture. The baskets became a living bridge between the orchards where locals toiled and the hardwood where athletes battled — a reminder that community sacrifice fuels every fast break and every desperate defensive stand.

\n

As the team unpacked the gifts, the gym filled with collective purpose. Parents lifted children onto their shoulders, fans cheered from the bleachers, and what might have been just fruit became a symbol of shared struggle and pride.

\n

That bond was tested Sunday night when Quzhou lost 69-58 to Cangnan. Yet, when the buzzer sounded, the sea of crimson in the stands remained, waving flags and chanting.

\n

It felt, in a way, like victory.

\n

One of Quzhou's players, Ma Chaoqun, had tears in his eyes. "When you see the stands still full after a loss, when you know they believe in you, no matter the score — that's heavier than any trophy," he said.

\n

In Quzhou, the greatest victory lies not in the scoreboard, but in the unbreakable trust between the city and its players. Each gift and each cheer tells the same story: neighbors turning their harvest into encouragement, and young athletes carrying that devotion onto the court. It is proof that the deepest triumphs are rooted in community — and that together, they are whole.

\n

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President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday.

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President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that promoting the high-level development of China-Russia relations with tireless efforts serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples and provides a source of stability for world peace.

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Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament's lower house, the State Duma, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

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The president said that in today's world of turbulence and transformation, the China-Russia relationship is unparalleled in terms of stability, maturity and strategic significance among major-country relations.

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Xi recalled his state visit to Russia in May and his participation in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and said that next week, China will hold grand events 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.

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China and the Soviet Union were the principal theaters of World War II in Asia and Europe, respectively, and they made great national sacrifices in resisting Japanese militarism and German fascist aggression, and made great contributions to the victory in World War II, he said.

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Xi underlined the need for China and Russia to carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen exchanges and cooperation across the board, and jointly safeguard their security and development interests.

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He called on both countries to promote solidarity with other Global South countries, commit to true multilateralism, and work for a more just and equitable international order.

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Noting that cooperation between legislative bodies is an indispensable part of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, Xi expressed the hope that the two sides will actively share experience on governance and lawmaking in order to provide more robust legislative guarantees for China-Russia strategic coordination and comprehensive cooperation under the new circumstances.

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Volodin was on an official visit to China on Monday and Tuesday at the invitation of Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature. They co-chaired the 10th meeting of the China-Russia committee for parliamentary cooperation in Beijing on Monday.

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During their meeting, Volodin conveyed to Xi cordial greetings and best wishes from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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He said that under the strategic guidance of the two presidents, Russia-China relations have seen further development and yielded fruitful outcomes.

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The Russian State Duma is committed to acting in line with the important consensus between the two presidents, reinforcing exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies, and working hard to make the bilateral relationship even more productive, Volodin said.

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Saying that 80 years ago, people in the Soviet Union and China made great contributions to the victory over fascism, Volodin expressed Russia's readiness to join China in celebrating this hard-won victory, honoring fallen heroes, and working for a better future.

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Volodin's China visit came days before the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday and Monday in Tianjin, as well as the grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which is scheduled for Sept 3 in Beijing.

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After his arrival in Beijing on Monday, Volodin posted on social media that the agenda for his China visit includes enhancing trade and economic cooperation, historical truth protection, and youth exchanges to strengthen humanitarian cooperation.

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"Our country's relationship with China is built on the principles of friendship and trust, mutually beneficial cooperation and noninterference in the affairs of sovereign states, as well as the absence of double standards," he wrote.

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Observers said that Volodin's visit to China is likely to help prepare for Russia's participation in the two upcoming events. As key members of the anti-fascist alliance, China and Russia share a common stance in opposing historical nihilism and defending the legacy of World War II, they said.

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caodesheng@chinadaily.com.cn

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