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Soldiers escort caskets containing the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Friday. The remains of 30 CPV martyrs who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) were returned to China on Friday.

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The remains of 30 Chinese soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) were returned to China on Friday.

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A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army Air Force carried the remains and belongings of the soldiers from Incheon, South Korea, to Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, on Friday morning.

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The fallen soldiers are scheduled to be buried on Saturday at a martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. The repatriation was arranged under an agreement between the ministry and South Korea's Ministry of National Defense.

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Led by Peng Dehuai, commander-in-chief of the Chinese People's Volunteers army, nearly 2.9 million Chinese soldiers fought in the war. More than 197,000 Chinese soldiers and civilians recruited by the CPV died in combat.

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South Korea began recovering the remains of fallen Chinese soldiers in 2000 and started returning them in 2014. To date, the two countries have conducted 12 handovers involving the remains and belongings of 1,011 CPV martyrs.

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A high-level Chinese delegation and a group of PLA honor guards arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to carry out the latest handover mission. On Thursday, a ceremony was held in Incheon, where the remains were placed in caskets covered with the Chinese national flag.

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On Friday morning, the remains were officially delivered to the Chinese delegation at Incheon International Airport. Chinese personnel then held a memorial ceremony before escorting the remains back to China.

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As soon as the Y-20 aircraft entered Chinese airspace, four J-20 stealth fighter jets flew alongside it in a choreographed escort to honor the fallen.

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After landing at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, the transport plane stopped in front of a large crowd of government officials, military members, veterans and relatives of the soldiers for a solemn welcoming ceremony.

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Wu Jiyang, a PLA Ground Force soldier who carried one of the caskets from the plane, said the soldiers had "waited" 75 years to return home.

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"We will always wait for their return home, no matter how long it takes," Wu said after the ceremony.

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Yuan Ruihan, a second-grade student at Northeast Yucai School in Shenyang, who attended the event, said seeing the return of the martyrs made her understand that "peace came to us thanks to their sacrifice". She said she will strive to inherit their courage and valor to honor the martyrs.

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Contact the writers at zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Soldiers escort caskets containing the remains of Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Friday. The remains of 30 CPV martyrs who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) were returned to China on Friday.

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The remains of 30 Chinese soldiers who died during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53) were returned to China on Friday.

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A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army Air Force carried the remains and belongings of the soldiers from Incheon, South Korea, to Shenyang, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning province, on Friday morning.

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The fallen soldiers are scheduled to be buried on Saturday at a martyrs' cemetery in Shenyang, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. The repatriation was arranged under an agreement between the ministry and South Korea's Ministry of National Defense.

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Led by Peng Dehuai, commander-in-chief of the Chinese People's Volunteers army, nearly 2.9 million Chinese soldiers fought in the war. More than 197,000 Chinese soldiers and civilians recruited by the CPV died in combat.

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South Korea began recovering the remains of fallen Chinese soldiers in 2000 and started returning them in 2014. To date, the two countries have conducted 12 handovers involving the remains and belongings of 1,011 CPV martyrs.

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A high-level Chinese delegation and a group of PLA honor guards arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to carry out the latest handover mission. On Thursday, a ceremony was held in Incheon, where the remains were placed in caskets covered with the Chinese national flag.

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On Friday morning, the remains were officially delivered to the Chinese delegation at Incheon International Airport. Chinese personnel then held a memorial ceremony before escorting the remains back to China.

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As soon as the Y-20 aircraft entered Chinese airspace, four J-20 stealth fighter jets flew alongside it in a choreographed escort to honor the fallen.

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After landing at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport, the transport plane stopped in front of a large crowd of government officials, military members, veterans and relatives of the soldiers for a solemn welcoming ceremony.

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Wu Jiyang, a PLA Ground Force soldier who carried one of the caskets from the plane, said the soldiers had "waited" 75 years to return home.

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"We will always wait for their return home, no matter how long it takes," Wu said after the ceremony.

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Yuan Ruihan, a second-grade student at Northeast Yucai School in Shenyang, who attended the event, said seeing the return of the martyrs made her understand that "peace came to us thanks to their sacrifice". She said she will strive to inherit their courage and valor to honor the martyrs.

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Contact the writers at zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Chinese lawmakers have adopted a new law on national parks, the country's first such legislation, to preserve the authenticity and integrity of natural ecosystems through a stringent legal framework. After a yearlong legislative process involving three reviews, the 63-article law was passed on Friday when the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, closed its latest session. The law will take effect on Jan 1.

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China announced the establishment of the first batch of five national parks in 2021, spanning a protected area of 230,000 square kilometers and covering nearly 30 percent of the country's key protected terrestrial wild fauna and flora species.

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National parks serve as the cornerstone of China's natural protected area system and are included within the scope of national ecological conservation red lines, necessitating the implementation of the strictest protection measures, according to a statement provided by the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission.

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"Formulating such a law is crucial for consolidating the country's experiences in the establishment, conservation and management of national parks, providing a robust legal framework to support the continued high-quality development of national parks, and ensuring that these natural areas are preserved and managed effectively for future generations," the statement said.

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Under the law, China will adhere to an integrated approach to conserving mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts, with emphasis on holistic protection, systematic restoration and comprehensive governance of the national parks.

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The law mandates the prioritization of planning for national parks to specify protection and management measures. It also strengthens zoned control by prohibiting human activities in core conservation areas and strictly limiting them in general control zones, while emphasizing biodiversity conservation to safeguard ecosystem security and improve ecosystem quality.

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Additionally, the law requires imposing strict legal responsibilities and prescribes specific penalties for various illegal activities that harm natural resources and the ecological environment.

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On Friday, an amendment to the Food Safety Law was also passed by the NPC Standing Committee to tighten the supervision over road transport of bulk liquid food and management of infant formula liquid milk.

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The amended law, which will take effect on Dec 1, stipulates that road transport operators of key liquid food must have specialized transport containers, personnel, and management systems that meet food safety requirements, and they must obtain a license.

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It also clarifies the responsibilities of consignors, consignees and road transport operators and lays out harsh penalties for violations.

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For instance, those who forge or use falsified transport records or cleaning certificates for bulk liquid food transport containers, as well as those who fail to perform inspection and certification duties, will be ordered to make corrections and given a warning by food safety supervision and management departments at or above the county level. Violators who fail to make rectifications will face fines ranging from 10,000 yuan ($1,370) to 100,000 yuan.

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Road transport operators that fail to meet requirements for bulk transportation of key liquid food and that are deemed to have committed serious violations may be fined between 50,000 yuan and 500,000 yuan.

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The amended law also places infant formula liquid milk under the same registration management as infant formula powder, meaning that producers must follow registered product formulas and manufacturing processes and will be held accountable for violations.

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China's Food Safety Law was initiated in 2009 and underwent an overhaul in 2015. It has since been modified in 2018 and 2021. The latest amendment was submitted for its first reading in June and second reading this week before the adoption.

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Contact the writers at limenghan@chinadaily.com.cn

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Chinese lawmakers have adopted a new law on national parks, the country's first such legislation, to preserve the authenticity and integrity of natural ecosystems through a stringent legal framework. After a yearlong legislative process involving three reviews, the 63-article law was passed on Friday when the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, closed its latest session. The law will take effect on Jan 1.

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China announced the establishment of the first batch of five national parks in 2021, spanning a protected area of 230,000 square kilometers and covering nearly 30 percent of the country's key protected terrestrial wild fauna and flora species.

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National parks serve as the cornerstone of China's natural protected area system and are included within the scope of national ecological conservation red lines, necessitating the implementation of the strictest protection measures, according to a statement provided by the NPC Standing Committee's Legislative Affairs Commission.

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"Formulating such a law is crucial for consolidating the country's experiences in the establishment, conservation and management of national parks, providing a robust legal framework to support the continued high-quality development of national parks, and ensuring that these natural areas are preserved and managed effectively for future generations," the statement said.

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Under the law, China will adhere to an integrated approach to conserving mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts, with emphasis on holistic protection, systematic restoration and comprehensive governance of the national parks.

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The law mandates the prioritization of planning for national parks to specify protection and management measures. It also strengthens zoned control by prohibiting human activities in core conservation areas and strictly limiting them in general control zones, while emphasizing biodiversity conservation to safeguard ecosystem security and improve ecosystem quality.

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Additionally, the law requires imposing strict legal responsibilities and prescribes specific penalties for various illegal activities that harm natural resources and the ecological environment.

\n

On Friday, an amendment to the Food Safety Law was also passed by the NPC Standing Committee to tighten the supervision over road transport of bulk liquid food and management of infant formula liquid milk.

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The amended law, which will take effect on Dec 1, stipulates that road transport operators of key liquid food must have specialized transport containers, personnel, and management systems that meet food safety requirements, and they must obtain a license.

\n

It also clarifies the responsibilities of consignors, consignees and road transport operators and lays out harsh penalties for violations.

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For instance, those who forge or use falsified transport records or cleaning certificates for bulk liquid food transport containers, as well as those who fail to perform inspection and certification duties, will be ordered to make corrections and given a warning by food safety supervision and management departments at or above the county level. Violators who fail to make rectifications will face fines ranging from 10,000 yuan ($1,370) to 100,000 yuan.

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Road transport operators that fail to meet requirements for bulk transportation of key liquid food and that are deemed to have committed serious violations may be fined between 50,000 yuan and 500,000 yuan.

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The amended law also places infant formula liquid milk under the same registration management as infant formula powder, meaning that producers must follow registered product formulas and manufacturing processes and will be held accountable for violations.

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China's Food Safety Law was initiated in 2009 and underwent an overhaul in 2015. It has since been modified in 2018 and 2021. The latest amendment was submitted for its first reading in June and second reading this week before the adoption.

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Contact the writers at limenghan@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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caoyin@chinadaily.com.cn

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Several major economic and trade projects were signed in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Friday as part of the Eighth Dialogue between the Civilizations of China and the Latin American and Caribbean region, underscoring a boost in international cooperation and economic ties.

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Representatives from 19 out of 20 Latin American countries participated, along with more than 150 political, business and academic representatives from China and Latin America. They included officials from the consulates general of 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries in Shanghai.

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A significant project involved an agreement signed by the CIASA Group, a Latin American multinational trade and logistics company, with the Wuxi Taihu Shanshuicheng Tourist Resort administrative office. The companies plan to invest $150 million in the CIASA (Wuxi) International Trade project. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive one-stop service platform for CELAC enterprises, integrating product display, trade services, accommodation, catering, and logistics management, positioning Wuxi as a key hub for China-Latin America economic and trade cooperation. CELAC stands for Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

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A procurement agreement for one million metric tons of Latin American sugar was also signed, with subsequent import and export transactions to be conducted through a dedicated Wuxi platform for Latin American trade.

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Additionally, the Wuxi E-commerce Association and the Brazil-China Friendship and Cooperation Association signed an agreement to establish a cross-border e-commerce industry collaborative development mechanism. The partnership aims to foster cooperation between cross-border e-commerce enterprises in both regions, build a procurement platform for Latin America, and explore domestic and international markets.

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Xie Gang, deputy director of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, said at the opening ceremony that Chinese-style modernization brings numerous opportunities for China-Latin America relations amid a slowing global economic recovery and widening North-South development gap.

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"In 2024, China-Latin America trade volume exceeded $500 billion for the first time, a historic high. Facing challenges like rising unilateralism and protectionism, both sides should continue to implement global development initiatives, leveraging economic complementarities and innovating in economic and trade cooperation," Xie said. He emphasized that China and Latin America should be sincere partners, focusing on mutual benefits and common prosperity.

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Sun Wei, vice-mayor of Wuxi, described the city as warm and open, with international friendships with 51 cities in 28 countries across five continents and trade relations with more than 220 countries and regions globally.

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He said 118 of the world's top 500 companies have invested in 248 foreign-funded enterprises in Wuxi. Citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and other countries can transit through Wuxi's airport with a 30-day visa-free policy, while Mexicans enjoy a 240-hour visa-free policy.

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The city's total import-export volume has exceeded $100 billion annually, reaching a new historical high in 2024. Sun said that last year, Wuxi's total imports and exports to Latin America reached $5.67 billion.

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Despite the geographical distance, Sun said there is enormous potential for cooperation between Wuxi and the Latin American and Caribbean region. He anticipates more significant projects, noting that major collaborations in infrastructure connectivity and digital economy development could bring direct economic benefits and strengthen China-Latin America strategic cooperation.

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cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Several major economic and trade projects were signed in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, on Friday as part of the Eighth Dialogue between the Civilizations of China and the Latin American and Caribbean region, underscoring a boost in international cooperation and economic ties.

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Representatives from 19 out of 20 Latin American countries participated, along with more than 150 political, business and academic representatives from China and Latin America. They included officials from the consulates general of 11 Latin American and Caribbean countries in Shanghai.

\n

A significant project involved an agreement signed by the CIASA Group, a Latin American multinational trade and logistics company, with the Wuxi Taihu Shanshuicheng Tourist Resort administrative office. The companies plan to invest $150 million in the CIASA (Wuxi) International Trade project. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive one-stop service platform for CELAC enterprises, integrating product display, trade services, accommodation, catering, and logistics management, positioning Wuxi as a key hub for China-Latin America economic and trade cooperation. CELAC stands for Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.

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A procurement agreement for one million metric tons of Latin American sugar was also signed, with subsequent import and export transactions to be conducted through a dedicated Wuxi platform for Latin American trade.

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Additionally, the Wuxi E-commerce Association and the Brazil-China Friendship and Cooperation Association signed an agreement to establish a cross-border e-commerce industry collaborative development mechanism. The partnership aims to foster cooperation between cross-border e-commerce enterprises in both regions, build a procurement platform for Latin America, and explore domestic and international markets.

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Xie Gang, deputy director of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, said at the opening ceremony that Chinese-style modernization brings numerous opportunities for China-Latin America relations amid a slowing global economic recovery and widening North-South development gap.

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"In 2024, China-Latin America trade volume exceeded $500 billion for the first time, a historic high. Facing challenges like rising unilateralism and protectionism, both sides should continue to implement global development initiatives, leveraging economic complementarities and innovating in economic and trade cooperation," Xie said. He emphasized that China and Latin America should be sincere partners, focusing on mutual benefits and common prosperity.

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Sun Wei, vice-mayor of Wuxi, described the city as warm and open, with international friendships with 51 cities in 28 countries across five continents and trade relations with more than 220 countries and regions globally.

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He said 118 of the world's top 500 companies have invested in 248 foreign-funded enterprises in Wuxi. Citizens from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and other countries can transit through Wuxi's airport with a 30-day visa-free policy, while Mexicans enjoy a 240-hour visa-free policy.

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The city's total import-export volume has exceeded $100 billion annually, reaching a new historical high in 2024. Sun said that last year, Wuxi's total imports and exports to Latin America reached $5.67 billion.

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Despite the geographical distance, Sun said there is enormous potential for cooperation between Wuxi and the Latin American and Caribbean region. He anticipates more significant projects, noting that major collaborations in infrastructure connectivity and digital economy development could bring direct economic benefits and strengthen China-Latin America strategic cooperation.

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cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Risk dominates current discussions on AI governance. This July, Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel and Turing laureate, addressed the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. His speech bore the title he has used almost exclusively since leaving Google in 2023: "Will Digital Intelligence Replace Biological Intelligence?" He stressed, once again, that AI might soon surpass humanity and threaten our survival.

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Scientists and policymakers from China, the United States, European countries and elsewhere, nodded gravely in response. Yet this apparent consensus masks a profound paradox in AI governance. Conference after conference, the world's brightest minds have identified shared risks. They call for cooperation, sign declarations, then watch the world return to fierce competition the moment the panels end.

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This paradox troubled me for years. I trust science, but if the threat is truly existential, why can't even survival unite humanity? Only recently did I grasp a disturbing possibility: these risk warnings fail to foster international cooperation because defining AI risk has itself become a new arena for international competition.

\n

Traditionally, technology governance follows a clear causal chain: identify specific risks, then develop governance solutions. Nuclear weapons pose stark, objective dangers: blast yield, radiation, fallout. Climate change offers measurable indicators and an increasingly solid scientific consensus. AI, by contrast, is a blank canvas. No one can definitively convince everyone whether the greatest risk is mass unemployment, algorithmic discrimination, superintelligent takeover, or something entirely different that we have not even heard of.

\n

This uncertainty transforms AI risk assessment from scientific inquiry into strategic gamesmanship. The US emphasizes "existential risks" from "frontier models", terminology that spotlights Silicon Valley's advanced systems.

\n

This framework positions American tech giants as both sources of danger and essential partners in control. Europe focuses on "ethics" and "trustworthy AI", extending its regulatory expertise from data protection into artificial intelligence. China advocates that "AI safety is a global public good", arguing that risk governance should not be monopolized by a few nations but serve humanity's common interests, a narrative that challenges Western dominance while calling for multipolar governance.

\n

Corporate actors prove equally adept at shaping risk narratives. OpenAI's emphasis on "alignment with human goals" highlights both genuine technical challenges and the company's particular research strengths. Anthropic promotes "constitutional AI" in domains where it claims special expertise. Other firms excel at selecting safety benchmarks that favor their approaches, while suggesting the real risks lie with competitors who fail to meet these standards. Computer scientists, philosophers, economists, each professional community shapes its own value through narrative, warning of technical catastrophe, revealing moral hazards, or predicting labor market upheaval.

\n

The causal chain of AI safety has thus been inverted: we construct risk narratives first, then deduce technical threats; we design governance frameworks first, then define the problems requiring governance. Defining the problem creates causality. This is not epistemological failure but a new form of power, namely making your risk definition the unquestioned "scientific consensus". For how we define "artificial general intelligence", which applications constitute "unacceptable risk", what counts as "responsible AI", answers to all these questions will directly shape future technological trajectories, industrial competitive advantages, international market structures, and even the world order itself.

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Does this mean AI safety cooperation is doomed to empty talk? Quite the opposite. Understanding the rules of the game enables better participation.

\n

AI risk is constructed. For policymakers, this means advancing your agenda in international negotiations while understanding the genuine concerns and legitimate interests behind others'.

\n

Acknowledging construction doesn't mean denying reality, regardless of how risks are defined, solid technical research, robust contingency mechanisms, and practical safeguards remain essential. For businesses, this means considering multiple stakeholders when shaping technical standards and avoiding winner-takes-all thinking.

\n

True competitive advantage stems from unique strengths rooted in local innovation ecosystems, not opportunistic positioning. For the public, this means developing "risk immunity", learning to discern the interest structures and power relations behind different AI risk narratives, neither paralyzed by doomsday prophecies nor seduced by technological utopias.

\n

International cooperation remains indispensable, but we must rethink its nature and possibilities. Rather than pursuing a unified AI risk governance framework, a consensus that is neither achievable nor necessary, we should acknowledge and manage the plurality of risk perceptions. The international community needs not one comprehensive global agreement superseding all others, but "competitive governance laboratories" where different governance models prove their worth in practice. This polycentric governance may appear loose but can achieve higher-order coordination through mutual learning and checks and balances.

\n

We habitually view AI as another technology requiring governance, without realizing it is changing the meaning of "governance" itself. The competition to define AI risk isn't global governance's failure but its necessary evolution: a collective learning process for confronting the uncertainties of transformative technology.

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

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Risk dominates current discussions on AI governance. This July, Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel and Turing laureate, addressed the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. His speech bore the title he has used almost exclusively since leaving Google in 2023: "Will Digital Intelligence Replace Biological Intelligence?" He stressed, once again, that AI might soon surpass humanity and threaten our survival.

\n

Scientists and policymakers from China, the United States, European countries and elsewhere, nodded gravely in response. Yet this apparent consensus masks a profound paradox in AI governance. Conference after conference, the world's brightest minds have identified shared risks. They call for cooperation, sign declarations, then watch the world return to fierce competition the moment the panels end.

\n

This paradox troubled me for years. I trust science, but if the threat is truly existential, why can't even survival unite humanity? Only recently did I grasp a disturbing possibility: these risk warnings fail to foster international cooperation because defining AI risk has itself become a new arena for international competition.

\n

Traditionally, technology governance follows a clear causal chain: identify specific risks, then develop governance solutions. Nuclear weapons pose stark, objective dangers: blast yield, radiation, fallout. Climate change offers measurable indicators and an increasingly solid scientific consensus. AI, by contrast, is a blank canvas. No one can definitively convince everyone whether the greatest risk is mass unemployment, algorithmic discrimination, superintelligent takeover, or something entirely different that we have not even heard of.

\n

This uncertainty transforms AI risk assessment from scientific inquiry into strategic gamesmanship. The US emphasizes "existential risks" from "frontier models", terminology that spotlights Silicon Valley's advanced systems.

\n

This framework positions American tech giants as both sources of danger and essential partners in control. Europe focuses on "ethics" and "trustworthy AI", extending its regulatory expertise from data protection into artificial intelligence. China advocates that "AI safety is a global public good", arguing that risk governance should not be monopolized by a few nations but serve humanity's common interests, a narrative that challenges Western dominance while calling for multipolar governance.

\n

Corporate actors prove equally adept at shaping risk narratives. OpenAI's emphasis on "alignment with human goals" highlights both genuine technical challenges and the company's particular research strengths. Anthropic promotes "constitutional AI" in domains where it claims special expertise. Other firms excel at selecting safety benchmarks that favor their approaches, while suggesting the real risks lie with competitors who fail to meet these standards. Computer scientists, philosophers, economists, each professional community shapes its own value through narrative, warning of technical catastrophe, revealing moral hazards, or predicting labor market upheaval.

\n

The causal chain of AI safety has thus been inverted: we construct risk narratives first, then deduce technical threats; we design governance frameworks first, then define the problems requiring governance. Defining the problem creates causality. This is not epistemological failure but a new form of power, namely making your risk definition the unquestioned "scientific consensus". For how we define "artificial general intelligence", which applications constitute "unacceptable risk", what counts as "responsible AI", answers to all these questions will directly shape future technological trajectories, industrial competitive advantages, international market structures, and even the world order itself.

\n

Does this mean AI safety cooperation is doomed to empty talk? Quite the opposite. Understanding the rules of the game enables better participation.

\n

AI risk is constructed. For policymakers, this means advancing your agenda in international negotiations while understanding the genuine concerns and legitimate interests behind others'.

\n

Acknowledging construction doesn't mean denying reality, regardless of how risks are defined, solid technical research, robust contingency mechanisms, and practical safeguards remain essential. For businesses, this means considering multiple stakeholders when shaping technical standards and avoiding winner-takes-all thinking.

\n

True competitive advantage stems from unique strengths rooted in local innovation ecosystems, not opportunistic positioning. For the public, this means developing "risk immunity", learning to discern the interest structures and power relations behind different AI risk narratives, neither paralyzed by doomsday prophecies nor seduced by technological utopias.

\n

International cooperation remains indispensable, but we must rethink its nature and possibilities. Rather than pursuing a unified AI risk governance framework, a consensus that is neither achievable nor necessary, we should acknowledge and manage the plurality of risk perceptions. The international community needs not one comprehensive global agreement superseding all others, but "competitive governance laboratories" where different governance models prove their worth in practice. This polycentric governance may appear loose but can achieve higher-order coordination through mutual learning and checks and balances.

\n

We habitually view AI as another technology requiring governance, without realizing it is changing the meaning of "governance" itself. The competition to define AI risk isn't global governance's failure but its necessary evolution: a collective learning process for confronting the uncertainties of transformative technology.

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

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Auto market maintains growth momentum

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

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China's medical prowess on the rise

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

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Staff members of State Grid Changji in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region replace aging power poles along the 35 kilovolt Tuobei Line in the Gurbantunggut Desert of Qitai county. This is aimed at ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply for the county during peak demand and safeguarding overhead power lines.

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Staff members of State Grid Changji in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region replace aging power poles along the 35 kilovolt Tuobei Line in the Gurbantunggut Desert of Qitai county. This is aimed at ensuring stable and reliable electricity supply for the county during peak demand and safeguarding overhead power lines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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masi@chinadaily.com.cn

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Fu Cong (center), China's permanent representative to the UN, makes remarks at an emergency meeting in New York on Thursday. UN Security Council members condemned Israel over deadly strikes in Qatar during the meeting.

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The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously condemned unprecedented strikes on Qatar this past week, further intensifying Israel's global isolation, as the act could further escalate tensions in a region already on edge.

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But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared unrepentant as he vowed on Thursday that "there will be no Palestinian state", despite preparations by several Western governments to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN later this month.

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"This place belongs to us," he said, as he attended a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank that the UN has described as an "existential threat" to the viability of a Palestinian state, as it would bisect the West Bank. "We are going to fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state."

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Tuesday's strikes sent shock waves through the Middle East and halted the floundering Gaza talks. Israel's assault on Gaza since October 2023 has killed more than 64,000 Palestinians.

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Calling Doha "the territory of a key mediator" for peace talks between Israel and Hamas, the Security Council members "underscored the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar," it said in a statement, which required the agreement of all 15 council members, including Israel's main ally, the United States.

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UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo expressed concern that the strikes represented an "alarming escalation".

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Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said Israel's attack was a breach of international law and the UN Charter and a deliberate disruption of peace efforts, urging major powers to put regional peace and stability first, uphold fairness and responsibility, and work with the international community to advance a ceasefire, end the conflict and ease tensions.

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Immediate truce urged

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The envoy stressed that military force cannot bring a solution, and that an immediate ceasefire is the only way to save lives and secure the release of hostages.

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Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the emergency meeting that Israel went "beyond any borders, any limitations".

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"Attacking our territories while we were busy with negotiations has uncovered the intention of Israel. It is trying to undermine any prospect of peace. It is trying to perpetuate the suffering of the Palestinian people," he said. "But we will continue our humanitarian and diplomatic role without any hesitation in order to stop the bloodshed."

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Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea said the US "cannot and will not defend Israel's attack on Qatar". However, media outlets said the US "pushed back" against stronger language against Israel in the statement, without naming Israel.

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Israel killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer as Hamas leaders gathered to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Funerals were held on Thursday in Doha for the six dead. Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attended the service.

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Facing the coffins, the emir prayed alongside dozens of mourners, some wearing traditional white robes, others wearing military uniforms.

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Meanwhile, Hamas accused the US of "full complicity" in the attack, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks.

\n

However, in a statement, Hamas official Fawzi Barhoum said the group's terms for ending the conflict "remain unchanged".

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On Friday, Israeli police said that a Palestinian from East Jerusalem had stabbed several guests at a hotel outside the city, the second suspected militant attack in the area this week. Police said the attacker, who was a hotel employee, was arrested.

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Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn.

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Fu Cong (center), China's permanent representative to the UN, makes remarks at an emergency meeting in New York on Thursday. UN Security Council members condemned Israel over deadly strikes in Qatar during the meeting.

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The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously condemned unprecedented strikes on Qatar this past week, further intensifying Israel's global isolation, as the act could further escalate tensions in a region already on edge.

\n

But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared unrepentant as he vowed on Thursday that "there will be no Palestinian state", despite preparations by several Western governments to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN later this month.

\n

"This place belongs to us," he said, as he attended a signing ceremony for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank that the UN has described as an "existential threat" to the viability of a Palestinian state, as it would bisect the West Bank. "We are going to fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state."

\n

Tuesday's strikes sent shock waves through the Middle East and halted the floundering Gaza talks. Israel's assault on Gaza since October 2023 has killed more than 64,000 Palestinians.

\n

Calling Doha "the territory of a key mediator" for peace talks between Israel and Hamas, the Security Council members "underscored the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar," it said in a statement, which required the agreement of all 15 council members, including Israel's main ally, the United States.

\n

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo expressed concern that the strikes represented an "alarming escalation".

\n

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said Israel's attack was a breach of international law and the UN Charter and a deliberate disruption of peace efforts, urging major powers to put regional peace and stability first, uphold fairness and responsibility, and work with the international community to advance a ceasefire, end the conflict and ease tensions.

\n

Immediate truce urged

\n

The envoy stressed that military force cannot bring a solution, and that an immediate ceasefire is the only way to save lives and secure the release of hostages.

\n

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the emergency meeting that Israel went "beyond any borders, any limitations".

\n

"Attacking our territories while we were busy with negotiations has uncovered the intention of Israel. It is trying to undermine any prospect of peace. It is trying to perpetuate the suffering of the Palestinian people," he said. "But we will continue our humanitarian and diplomatic role without any hesitation in order to stop the bloodshed."

\n

Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea said the US "cannot and will not defend Israel's attack on Qatar". However, media outlets said the US "pushed back" against stronger language against Israel in the statement, without naming Israel.

\n

Israel killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer as Hamas leaders gathered to consider a US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.

\n

Funerals were held on Thursday in Doha for the six dead. Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attended the service.

\n

Facing the coffins, the emir prayed alongside dozens of mourners, some wearing traditional white robes, others wearing military uniforms.

\n

Meanwhile, Hamas accused the US of "full complicity" in the attack, lambasting Israel for seeking to kill off Gaza truce talks.

\n

However, in a statement, Hamas official Fawzi Barhoum said the group's terms for ending the conflict "remain unchanged".

\n

On Friday, Israeli police said that a Palestinian from East Jerusalem had stabbed several guests at a hotel outside the city, the second suspected militant attack in the area this week. Police said the attacker, who was a hotel employee, was arrested.

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Contact the writers at cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn.

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SOUTH AFRICA

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Top court rules men can take wives' surnames

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

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BELARUS

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Lukashenko meets envoy from Washington

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

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Utah Valley University students during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Thursday.

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been captured.

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"With a high degree of certainty, we have him," Trump announced in a live interview on Fox News on Friday morning.

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Trump said a minister who is also involved with law enforcement turned in the suspect to authorities.

\n

"Somebody that was very close to him said, 'Hmm, that's him,'" Trump said.

\n

Trump did not share the suspect's identity, but two people familiar with the investigation identified him to Reuters as Tyler Robinson, 22.

\n

More than 7,000 leads and tips had poured in, officials said. Authorities have yet to publicly name the suspect or cite a motive in the killing, the latest act of political violence to convulse the US.

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The FBI has released images of a "person of interest" in the murder of Kirk as Trump urged a peaceful response to the 31-year-old's killing.

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The images show a young man, believed to be of college age, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses and a black T-shirt, going up a flight of stairs. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification of the individual.

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Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said on Thursday that, according to video footage, the suspect arrived at Utah Valley University at 11:52 am and climbed the stairwells to the roof of a building overlooking the event.

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As Kirk was speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 at the campus around 12:20 pm as part of his "American Comeback" tour, a shot rang out. Video shows Kirk clutching his neck and collapsing, bleeding profusely from the neck.

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He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Salt Lake City FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls said that a "high-powered bolt-action rifle", believed to be the gun used to kill Kirk, was recovered in a nearby wooded area through which investigators suspect the gunman fled.

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Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Trump, played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters. He launched the conservative organization Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18 and often made appearances at liberal-leaning campuses. He had a popular podcast and millions of followers on X.

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Invoking reflections

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that Kirk's killing was "a political assassination".

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"We just need every single person in this country to think about where we are and where we want to be, to ask ourselves: Is this what 250 years has wrought on us?"

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Kirk's assassination leaves the nation to reckon with violence that has become increasingly political and public. At the same time, it's forcing universities to question whether more security is needed to protect people speaking their minds to campus audiences.

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"It's going to rattle college campuses," said Nico Perrino, executive vice-president for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. "Colleges are going to be concerned about these sorts of events moving forward, particularly if they are outside."

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Most likely it will spur colleges to move large outdoor events into campus buildings, said Perrino, who is a frequent campus speaker himself. That's already the norm for most controversial visitors, who are typically hosted in auditoriums or classrooms that are easier to protect, he said.

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Students at Utah Valley University on Thursday expressed shock and their broader fears as political divisions deepen across the country.

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Dave Sanchez told AFP that witnessing the killing made him "sick to my stomach". "We watch him all the time and so it really does feel like one of your own family members, your own brother's been killed," said Sanchez, 26.

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On Thursday, the US marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack with ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The commemorations were punctuated by moments of silence, the tolling of bells and the reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 killed.

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The assassination of Kirk a day earlier prompted additional security measures at ground zero.

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Agencies contributed to this story.

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shiguang@chinadailyusa.com

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Utah Valley University students during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Thursday.

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been captured.

\n

"With a high degree of certainty, we have him," Trump announced in a live interview on Fox News on Friday morning.

\n

Trump said a minister who is also involved with law enforcement turned in the suspect to authorities.

\n

"Somebody that was very close to him said, 'Hmm, that's him,'" Trump said.

\n

Trump did not share the suspect's identity, but two people familiar with the investigation identified him to Reuters as Tyler Robinson, 22.

\n

More than 7,000 leads and tips had poured in, officials said. Authorities have yet to publicly name the suspect or cite a motive in the killing, the latest act of political violence to convulse the US.

\n

The FBI has released images of a "person of interest" in the murder of Kirk as Trump urged a peaceful response to the 31-year-old's killing.

\n

The images show a young man, believed to be of college age, wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses and a black T-shirt, going up a flight of stairs. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification of the individual.

\n

Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said on Thursday that, according to video footage, the suspect arrived at Utah Valley University at 11:52 am and climbed the stairwells to the roof of a building overlooking the event.

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As Kirk was speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 at the campus around 12:20 pm as part of his "American Comeback" tour, a shot rang out. Video shows Kirk clutching his neck and collapsing, bleeding profusely from the neck.

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He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Salt Lake City FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls said that a "high-powered bolt-action rifle", believed to be the gun used to kill Kirk, was recovered in a nearby wooded area through which investigators suspect the gunman fled.

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Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Trump, played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters. He launched the conservative organization Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18 and often made appearances at liberal-leaning campuses. He had a popular podcast and millions of followers on X.

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Invoking reflections

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that Kirk's killing was "a political assassination".

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"We just need every single person in this country to think about where we are and where we want to be, to ask ourselves: Is this what 250 years has wrought on us?"

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Kirk's assassination leaves the nation to reckon with violence that has become increasingly political and public. At the same time, it's forcing universities to question whether more security is needed to protect people speaking their minds to campus audiences.

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"It's going to rattle college campuses," said Nico Perrino, executive vice-president for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. "Colleges are going to be concerned about these sorts of events moving forward, particularly if they are outside."

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Most likely it will spur colleges to move large outdoor events into campus buildings, said Perrino, who is a frequent campus speaker himself. That's already the norm for most controversial visitors, who are typically hosted in auditoriums or classrooms that are easier to protect, he said.

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Students at Utah Valley University on Thursday expressed shock and their broader fears as political divisions deepen across the country.

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Dave Sanchez told AFP that witnessing the killing made him "sick to my stomach". "We watch him all the time and so it really does feel like one of your own family members, your own brother's been killed," said Sanchez, 26.

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On Thursday, the US marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attack with ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The commemorations were punctuated by moments of silence, the tolling of bells and the reading of the names of the nearly 3,000 killed.

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The assassination of Kirk a day earlier prompted additional security measures at ground zero.

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Agencies contributed to this story.

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shiguang@chinadailyusa.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Forests underlined

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lu also highlighted the Tropical Forest Forever Facility.

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

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

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

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

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A moviegoer walks by the poster of Dead to Rights at a New York theater on Aug 15.

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MUNICH — As the credits rolled on the Chinese film Dead to Rights in a German cinema on the evening of Aug 28, Sarah Bahadra sat completely stunned, her eyes glistening. In a voice barely above a whisper, she says she was overwhelmed, describing the film as "too sad …really horrible".

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Like many Germans in the packed theater of Mathaeser Filmpalast in central Munich, Bahadra had never heard of the Nanjing Massacre, the movie's subject. In one of the 20th century's darkest chapters, Japanese troops stormed the Chinese city of Nanjing, present-day Jiangsu province, in the winter of 1937, and unleashed unimaginable horror upon its residents.

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Over the course of just six weeks, tens of thousands were brutally tortured and raped, most of them innocent civilians. The massacre left more than 300,000 people dead.

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Told through the stories around a Chinese photography studio, the film chronicles the brutalities of the massacre with unflinching detail and left much of the German audience in tears. When the lights came on, some sat in stunned silence, reluctant to leave their seats.

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"It is a very important movie," says Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education and Culture, during an interview with Xinhua. "It's also important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, and they have no clue what happened there."

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Einmeier believes that in the global war against fascism, China paid a high price. "We saw in the movie so much suffering, so many dead and injured, and there's a lot of trauma there. ... China as a nation came together and contributed to peace," he says.

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"The movie also gives us motivation to work for peace," he notes. "Nobody wants war."

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For Esref Yavuz, a German father who attended the screening, the film was his first real exposure to the Nanjing Massacre. "The film shook me deeply, and seeing those innocent women and children being killed made me very sad. As a father, I find it hard to imagine such a thing really happened," he says.

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Yavuz admits that before the screening, he knew nearly nothing about the horrific events that took place in Nanjing. "We didn't learn much about this in Europe. There was no public acknowledgment from Japan either, saying, 'Yes, this happened.' That's sad, because those people died in vain. It was horrible."

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He adds, "If you even try to imagine what these people went through, it was an insane, terrible time. I'm glad it's over, and I'm glad China has risen back from it."

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The emotional gravity of the film was echoed by Erhard Rau, president of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association. He tells Xinhua that the Japanese military committed serious war crimes in China, but the unyielding spirit of the Chinese people in the face of such atrocities deserves respect.

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"This part of history remains difficult for Japanese society to confront. But historical facts cannot be denied, and the truth should not be avoided," he says.

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"That is precisely why a film like this is so important. It not only restores a neglected part of history, but also reminds us to remain vigilant against war and to cherish peace."

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A moviegoer walks by the poster of Dead to Rights at a New York theater on Aug 15.

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MUNICH — As the credits rolled on the Chinese film Dead to Rights in a German cinema on the evening of Aug 28, Sarah Bahadra sat completely stunned, her eyes glistening. In a voice barely above a whisper, she says she was overwhelmed, describing the film as "too sad …really horrible".

\n

Like many Germans in the packed theater of Mathaeser Filmpalast in central Munich, Bahadra had never heard of the Nanjing Massacre, the movie's subject. In one of the 20th century's darkest chapters, Japanese troops stormed the Chinese city of Nanjing, present-day Jiangsu province, in the winter of 1937, and unleashed unimaginable horror upon its residents.

\n

Over the course of just six weeks, tens of thousands were brutally tortured and raped, most of them innocent civilians. The massacre left more than 300,000 people dead.

\n

Told through the stories around a Chinese photography studio, the film chronicles the brutalities of the massacre with unflinching detail and left much of the German audience in tears. When the lights came on, some sat in stunned silence, reluctant to leave their seats.

\n

"It is a very important movie," says Bernd Einmeier, president of the German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education and Culture, during an interview with Xinhua. "It's also important for Europe to know about the Nanjing Massacre. Because honestly, most Europeans have never heard about this, and they have no clue what happened there."

\n

Einmeier believes that in the global war against fascism, China paid a high price. "We saw in the movie so much suffering, so many dead and injured, and there's a lot of trauma there. ... China as a nation came together and contributed to peace," he says.

\n

"The movie also gives us motivation to work for peace," he notes. "Nobody wants war."

\n

For Esref Yavuz, a German father who attended the screening, the film was his first real exposure to the Nanjing Massacre. "The film shook me deeply, and seeing those innocent women and children being killed made me very sad. As a father, I find it hard to imagine such a thing really happened," he says.

\n

Yavuz admits that before the screening, he knew nearly nothing about the horrific events that took place in Nanjing. "We didn't learn much about this in Europe. There was no public acknowledgment from Japan either, saying, 'Yes, this happened.' That's sad, because those people died in vain. It was horrible."

\n

He adds, "If you even try to imagine what these people went through, it was an insane, terrible time. I'm glad it's over, and I'm glad China has risen back from it."

\n

The emotional gravity of the film was echoed by Erhard Rau, president of the German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association. He tells Xinhua that the Japanese military committed serious war crimes in China, but the unyielding spirit of the Chinese people in the face of such atrocities deserves respect.

\n

"This part of history remains difficult for Japanese society to confront. But historical facts cannot be denied, and the truth should not be avoided," he says.

\n

"That is precisely why a film like this is so important. It not only restores a neglected part of history, but also reminds us to remain vigilant against war and to cherish peace."

\n

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

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Don Melchor winery in Chile's Maipo Valley.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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liyingxue@chinadaily.com.cn

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Monet's garden at Giverny, rendered in his own oil painting (top), bears an uncanny resemblance to a pictorial depiction of the Humble Administrator's Garden, believed to be the contemporary copy of an original one done by Wen Zhengming of the Ming Dynasty.

\n

"One will always notice that as societies advance toward civility and refinement, people tend to build impressive structures before they learn to cultivate gardens with care and elegance."

\n

This is a modern-English rendering of an observation English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon made in his essay Of Gardens (1625).

\n

By all evidence, Bacon seems to have been right; the French admired the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles long before they celebrated Claude Monet's garden at Giverny, which, at a mere one hectare, is scarcely 1/800th the size of the sprawling estate commissioned by the all-powerful Sun King.

\n

This pattern is evident not just in France, says Lyu Wentao, curator of Suzhou Museum's ongoing exhibition, From the Humble Administrator's Garden to Monet's Garden, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.

\n

"Chinese gardens began as royal and noble pleasure gardens in the first millennium BC, often built on raised earthen platforms or enclosed within defined perimeters," he says.

\n

"Often attached to palaces and royal estates, they served not only for leisure but also for ritual and symbolic purposes, projecting the rulers' authority."

\n

Yet, a sense of resignation eventually began emerging and quickly gained appeal among China's scholar-officials, many of whom, having experienced the inevitable disillusionment of political life, ultimately chose to withdraw from public affairs. The garden, as a miniature natural landscape, became not only their refuge but also a symbol of resilience and quiet resistance — a subtle, silent form of rebellion.

\n

Take, for example, Zhuozheng Yuan, or the Humble Administrator's Garden, built in the early 16th century by retired Ming (1368-1644) official Wang Xiancheng. The humility he claimed to embrace was, in effect, a way of asserting moral superiority — even though his own character was somewhat open to question.

\n

Another example is Canglang Ting, or the Pavilion of the Surging Waves, a garden that naturally took shape around a waterside pavilion. Built in the mid-11th century, it derives its name from an ancient poem composed sometime between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC.

\n

The poem, Fisherman, declares: "If the waters of the Canglang are clear, I shall wash my tassels; if the waters are muddy, I shall wash my feet." At its heart, the verse is an allegory of a man's resolve to live by his own free will, whether in times of clarity or corruption.

\n

Given the centrality of seclusion in Chinese literati culture, the same poem later inspired the name of another famed Suzhou garden, Wangshi Yuan, or the Garden of the Master of Nets. Here, the figure of the fisherman — "the master of nets" — became a powerful symbol of a recluse freeing himself from worldly entanglements for a life of quiet self-cultivation.

\n

These three ancient Chinese gardens are in Suzhou, a city whose cultural sophistication rivaled its economic prominence as a trading hub from the 14th to the early 20th centuries.

\n

Maxwell Hearn, head of the Department of Asian Art at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, believes that Chinese gardens offer tantalizing glimpses into the psyche of ancient Chinese elites and their carefully crafted self-image.

\n

"You don't see an ancient Chinese painting in which a conquering general is planting a flag on a beach — the elite preferred to be portrayed in their own gardens," he says.

\n

"Above all, they wanted to be remembered not as bureaucrats or governors of the state, but as gentlemen who understood the refined pleasures of painting, calligraphy, music and chess — their daily rituals."

\n

Indeed, the "painting, calligraphy and poetry composition" hailed as the "Three Perfections" that every cultured gentleman was expected to pursue, found three-dimensional expression in the gardens themselves, where the constantly unfolding vistas evoke a long landscape handscroll meant to be savored gradually as one unrolls it.

\n

That painterly approach is not unique to China. French painter Claude Lorrain (1600-82) was hugely influential in inspiring the English landscape garden. His luminous, idealized landscapes — with softly glowing light, classical ruins and pastoral serenity — offered a model for gardens that looked natural yet composed, blending art and nature. English garden designers, especially in the 18th century, drew on his work to create picturesque scenes that could be called "living paintings".

\n

It is worth noting that the period when Lorrain's influence reached its height coincided with the moment when Chinese gardens and Chinoiserie began to captivate Europe through Jesuit reports, imported porcelain, and the writings of William Chambers. Out of this confluence emerged the Anglo-Chinois garden style, which married the naturalistic English landscape with Chinese accents, such as pagodas and ornamental bridges.

\n

"Much like their Chinese counterparts, Anglo-Chinois gardens were never merely about aesthetics. They served as social and political statements, signaling their owners' intellectual refinement and cosmopolitan outlook, while also reflecting England's growing worldliness in an age shaped by global trade and cultural exchange," says Lyu.

\n

Perhaps not incidentally, Chinese gardens also lent themselves to Enlightenment debates on the beautiful versus of the sublime that raged in Europe in the mid-to-late 18th century. Philosophers like Edmund Burke (1729-97) and later Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) defined the beautiful as pleasing, harmonious and orderly, and the sublime as inspiring strong emotional responses like awe or fear.

\n

Seen as complementary and equally tied to human perception and moral sentiment, the beautiful in Chinese gardens was believed to have been expressed through graceful pavilions, carved bridges, tranquil ponds and framed views while the sublime emerged in dramatic rockeries, rugged "mountains", and cascading waters — features that evoked surprise, tension and wonder, aligning closely with European notions of nature's power and complexity.

\n

"Although their Chinese counterparts may find such interpretation somewhat incongruous with their own philosophical traditions, Enlightenment thinkers were right in noting the way garden design could shape both emotion and intellect," says Lyu.

\n

"The French Impressionists from the late 19th century shared the same fascination with nature and personal perception, with a new emphasis on the transience of time and the shimmer of light."

\n

Of all the gardens depicted or cultivated by the Impressionists, none rivals Monet's garden at Giverny, a small village in Normandy, northern France, where the master artist settled in 1883 and began crafting his living canvas, a project that evolved over the next four decades.

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"The lily pond and wooden bridge, immortalized by Monet in his light — and color-suffused canvases, inevitably evoke the spirit of an ancient Chinese garden, where water often served as the centerpiece," says Lyu, noting Monet's fascination with Japanese ukiyo-e — "pictures of the floating world" — a genre of woodblock prints and paintings renowned for their asymmetrical compositions, which provided a continual source of inspiration for the artist.

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"Monet's painterly approach to his garden imbues it with a spirit remarkably akin to that of Chinese gardens — most notably the Humble Administrator's Garden, designed in part by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), a master painter-calligrapher and a central figure in the cultural life of Suzhou."

\n

In 1879, four years before Monet settled in Giverny, his beloved wife Camille Doncieux passed away, leaving him profoundly bereaved. In his later years, cataracts clouded his vision and altered his perception of color.

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In both moments of loss and decline, the garden became his solace and refuge, a living wellspring of beauty and inspiration through which he transformed grief and trial into resilience.

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Monet's garden at Giverny, rendered in his own oil painting (top), bears an uncanny resemblance to a pictorial depiction of the Humble Administrator's Garden, believed to be the contemporary copy of an original one done by Wen Zhengming of the Ming Dynasty.

\n

"One will always notice that as societies advance toward civility and refinement, people tend to build impressive structures before they learn to cultivate gardens with care and elegance."

\n

This is a modern-English rendering of an observation English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon made in his essay Of Gardens (1625).

\n

By all evidence, Bacon seems to have been right; the French admired the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles long before they celebrated Claude Monet's garden at Giverny, which, at a mere one hectare, is scarcely 1/800th the size of the sprawling estate commissioned by the all-powerful Sun King.

\n

This pattern is evident not just in France, says Lyu Wentao, curator of Suzhou Museum's ongoing exhibition, From the Humble Administrator's Garden to Monet's Garden, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.

\n

"Chinese gardens began as royal and noble pleasure gardens in the first millennium BC, often built on raised earthen platforms or enclosed within defined perimeters," he says.

\n

"Often attached to palaces and royal estates, they served not only for leisure but also for ritual and symbolic purposes, projecting the rulers' authority."

\n

Yet, a sense of resignation eventually began emerging and quickly gained appeal among China's scholar-officials, many of whom, having experienced the inevitable disillusionment of political life, ultimately chose to withdraw from public affairs. The garden, as a miniature natural landscape, became not only their refuge but also a symbol of resilience and quiet resistance — a subtle, silent form of rebellion.

\n

Take, for example, Zhuozheng Yuan, or the Humble Administrator's Garden, built in the early 16th century by retired Ming (1368-1644) official Wang Xiancheng. The humility he claimed to embrace was, in effect, a way of asserting moral superiority — even though his own character was somewhat open to question.

\n

Another example is Canglang Ting, or the Pavilion of the Surging Waves, a garden that naturally took shape around a waterside pavilion. Built in the mid-11th century, it derives its name from an ancient poem composed sometime between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC.

\n

The poem, Fisherman, declares: "If the waters of the Canglang are clear, I shall wash my tassels; if the waters are muddy, I shall wash my feet." At its heart, the verse is an allegory of a man's resolve to live by his own free will, whether in times of clarity or corruption.

\n

Given the centrality of seclusion in Chinese literati culture, the same poem later inspired the name of another famed Suzhou garden, Wangshi Yuan, or the Garden of the Master of Nets. Here, the figure of the fisherman — "the master of nets" — became a powerful symbol of a recluse freeing himself from worldly entanglements for a life of quiet self-cultivation.

\n

These three ancient Chinese gardens are in Suzhou, a city whose cultural sophistication rivaled its economic prominence as a trading hub from the 14th to the early 20th centuries.

\n

Maxwell Hearn, head of the Department of Asian Art at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, believes that Chinese gardens offer tantalizing glimpses into the psyche of ancient Chinese elites and their carefully crafted self-image.

\n

"You don't see an ancient Chinese painting in which a conquering general is planting a flag on a beach — the elite preferred to be portrayed in their own gardens," he says.

\n

"Above all, they wanted to be remembered not as bureaucrats or governors of the state, but as gentlemen who understood the refined pleasures of painting, calligraphy, music and chess — their daily rituals."

\n

Indeed, the "painting, calligraphy and poetry composition" hailed as the "Three Perfections" that every cultured gentleman was expected to pursue, found three-dimensional expression in the gardens themselves, where the constantly unfolding vistas evoke a long landscape handscroll meant to be savored gradually as one unrolls it.

\n

That painterly approach is not unique to China. French painter Claude Lorrain (1600-82) was hugely influential in inspiring the English landscape garden. His luminous, idealized landscapes — with softly glowing light, classical ruins and pastoral serenity — offered a model for gardens that looked natural yet composed, blending art and nature. English garden designers, especially in the 18th century, drew on his work to create picturesque scenes that could be called "living paintings".

\n

It is worth noting that the period when Lorrain's influence reached its height coincided with the moment when Chinese gardens and Chinoiserie began to captivate Europe through Jesuit reports, imported porcelain, and the writings of William Chambers. Out of this confluence emerged the Anglo-Chinois garden style, which married the naturalistic English landscape with Chinese accents, such as pagodas and ornamental bridges.

\n

"Much like their Chinese counterparts, Anglo-Chinois gardens were never merely about aesthetics. They served as social and political statements, signaling their owners' intellectual refinement and cosmopolitan outlook, while also reflecting England's growing worldliness in an age shaped by global trade and cultural exchange," says Lyu.

\n

Perhaps not incidentally, Chinese gardens also lent themselves to Enlightenment debates on the beautiful versus of the sublime that raged in Europe in the mid-to-late 18th century. Philosophers like Edmund Burke (1729-97) and later Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) defined the beautiful as pleasing, harmonious and orderly, and the sublime as inspiring strong emotional responses like awe or fear.

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Seen as complementary and equally tied to human perception and moral sentiment, the beautiful in Chinese gardens was believed to have been expressed through graceful pavilions, carved bridges, tranquil ponds and framed views while the sublime emerged in dramatic rockeries, rugged "mountains", and cascading waters — features that evoked surprise, tension and wonder, aligning closely with European notions of nature's power and complexity.

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"Although their Chinese counterparts may find such interpretation somewhat incongruous with their own philosophical traditions, Enlightenment thinkers were right in noting the way garden design could shape both emotion and intellect," says Lyu.

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"The French Impressionists from the late 19th century shared the same fascination with nature and personal perception, with a new emphasis on the transience of time and the shimmer of light."

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Of all the gardens depicted or cultivated by the Impressionists, none rivals Monet's garden at Giverny, a small village in Normandy, northern France, where the master artist settled in 1883 and began crafting his living canvas, a project that evolved over the next four decades.

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"The lily pond and wooden bridge, immortalized by Monet in his light — and color-suffused canvases, inevitably evoke the spirit of an ancient Chinese garden, where water often served as the centerpiece," says Lyu, noting Monet's fascination with Japanese ukiyo-e — "pictures of the floating world" — a genre of woodblock prints and paintings renowned for their asymmetrical compositions, which provided a continual source of inspiration for the artist.

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"Monet's painterly approach to his garden imbues it with a spirit remarkably akin to that of Chinese gardens — most notably the Humble Administrator's Garden, designed in part by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559), a master painter-calligrapher and a central figure in the cultural life of Suzhou."

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In 1879, four years before Monet settled in Giverny, his beloved wife Camille Doncieux passed away, leaving him profoundly bereaved. In his later years, cataracts clouded his vision and altered his perception of color.

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In both moments of loss and decline, the garden became his solace and refuge, a living wellspring of beauty and inspiration through which he transformed grief and trial into resilience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin on Sept 1 has won quick support from world leaders, and has been hailed by experts as a key Chinese contribution to fairer global governance amid geopolitical shifts.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told reporters on Sept 1 that he would sign an official document to join the initiative.

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He praised the initiative as seeking "peace, development, a shared future and global harmony", and he highlighted the importance of a global order without "threats, blackmail or supremacy".

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When unveiling the five points of the initiative's core concepts at the "SCO Plus" Meeting, Xi emphasized "adhering to sovereign equality", "abiding by international rule of law", "practicing multilateralism", "advocating the people-centered approach" and "focusing on taking real actions".

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Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and of the founding of the United Nations, Xi said that 80 years later, the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".

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The Concept Paper on the Global Governance Initiative released by the Foreign Ministry said that China proposed the initiative "to promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system and work together for a community with a shared future for humanity".

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When addressing the media on Sept 1, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the five points of the initiative's core concepts point to global governance's primary precondition, fundamental guarantee, basic pathway, value orientation and important principle.

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"The unequal situation in which just a few countries monopolize global governance should no longer continue," Wang said, adding that global governance "should rely on coordination and cooperation, not unilateral bullying".

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He stressed the need to translate people's aspirations for a better life into reality and "solve practical problems of concern among various countries, especially developing countries".

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Xu Bu, former president of the China Institute of International Studies, said the Global Governance Initiative serves as "an important part of — and a major step forward in the development of — Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy".

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"Currently, the international community is undergoing systemic changes and reform, and the competition among major countries is on the rise. The initiative proposed by Xi provides guidance for addressing global issues," Xu told a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday.

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The initiative is the fourth in a series of global initiatives proposed by Xi in recent years, following the Global Development Initiative in 2021, the Global Security Initiative in 2022 and the Global Civilization Initiative in 2023.

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Fu Xiaoqiang, president of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, said the Global Governance Initiative "marks another major international public good provided by China to the global community".

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The initiative also comes at an appropriate time, as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War as well as the founding of the UN in 1945, Fu said, adding that it also represents Chinese solutions and Chinese wisdom for perfecting global governance, and "its global significance and great value surely will ensue in this evolving era".

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Tian Dewen, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, said the four global initiatives "complement each other" and "serve as a reminder of China's systematic thinking in the new era about championing and reforming the world order".

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"China has been consistently committed to translating its proposals into concrete, tangible public goods. The Global Development Initiative has made possible thousands of international cooperation projects, and the Global Security Initiative witnessed how Beijing promoted peace talks, such as facilitating the Saudi Arabia-Iran reconciliation," he said.

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The Global Governance Initiative's concept paper said that, going forward, Beijing will remain open-minded and inclusive and "adhere to the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit".

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It will "leverage the platforms provided by the UN, relevant international organizations, and regional and subregional multilateral institutions", the paper said.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Global Governance Initiative when attending the SCO events in Tianjin.

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The initiative "is anchored in multilateralism and underscores the importance of safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law", he said.

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He noted that emerging economies are reshaping trade, diplomacy and development, while injustice and divisions are widening in the world, and he said countries must strengthen international cooperation for the 21st century and always put people first.

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Sun Jisheng, vice-president of China Foreign Affairs University, said the Global Governance Initiative "points to the factors behind the current dilemma of global governance".

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It will help by "directing a lasting focus on global governance when it comes to various international agendas", she added.

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zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

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The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting in Tianjin on Sept 1 has won quick support from world leaders, and has been hailed by experts as a key Chinese contribution to fairer global governance amid geopolitical shifts.

\n

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told reporters on Sept 1 that he would sign an official document to join the initiative.

\n

He praised the initiative as seeking "peace, development, a shared future and global harmony", and he highlighted the importance of a global order without "threats, blackmail or supremacy".

\n

When unveiling the five points of the initiative's core concepts at the "SCO Plus" Meeting, Xi emphasized "adhering to sovereign equality", "abiding by international rule of law", "practicing multilateralism", "advocating the people-centered approach" and "focusing on taking real actions".

\n

Noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and of the founding of the United Nations, Xi said that 80 years later, the world has found itself in a new period of turbulence and transformation, and "global governance has come to a new crossroads".

\n

The Concept Paper on the Global Governance Initiative released by the Foreign Ministry said that China proposed the initiative "to promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system and work together for a community with a shared future for humanity".

\n

When addressing the media on Sept 1, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the five points of the initiative's core concepts point to global governance's primary precondition, fundamental guarantee, basic pathway, value orientation and important principle.

\n

"The unequal situation in which just a few countries monopolize global governance should no longer continue," Wang said, adding that global governance "should rely on coordination and cooperation, not unilateral bullying".

\n

He stressed the need to translate people's aspirations for a better life into reality and "solve practical problems of concern among various countries, especially developing countries".

\n

Xu Bu, former president of the China Institute of International Studies, said the Global Governance Initiative serves as "an important part of — and a major step forward in the development of — Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy".

\n

"Currently, the international community is undergoing systemic changes and reform, and the competition among major countries is on the rise. The initiative proposed by Xi provides guidance for addressing global issues," Xu told a symposium in Beijing on Tuesday.

\n

The initiative is the fourth in a series of global initiatives proposed by Xi in recent years, following the Global Development Initiative in 2021, the Global Security Initiative in 2022 and the Global Civilization Initiative in 2023.

\n

Fu Xiaoqiang, president of the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, said the Global Governance Initiative "marks another major international public good provided by China to the global community".

\n

The initiative also comes at an appropriate time, as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War as well as the founding of the UN in 1945, Fu said, adding that it also represents Chinese solutions and Chinese wisdom for perfecting global governance, and "its global significance and great value surely will ensue in this evolving era".

\n

Tian Dewen, deputy director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies, said the four global initiatives "complement each other" and "serve as a reminder of China's systematic thinking in the new era about championing and reforming the world order".

\n

"China has been consistently committed to translating its proposals into concrete, tangible public goods. The Global Development Initiative has made possible thousands of international cooperation projects, and the Global Security Initiative witnessed how Beijing promoted peace talks, such as facilitating the Saudi Arabia-Iran reconciliation," he said.

\n

The Global Governance Initiative's concept paper said that, going forward, Beijing will remain open-minded and inclusive and "adhere to the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit".

\n

It will "leverage the platforms provided by the UN, relevant international organizations, and regional and subregional multilateral institutions", the paper said.

\n

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the Global Governance Initiative when attending the SCO events in Tianjin.

\n

The initiative "is anchored in multilateralism and underscores the importance of safeguarding the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law", he said.

\n

He noted that emerging economies are reshaping trade, diplomacy and development, while injustice and divisions are widening in the world, and he said countries must strengthen international cooperation for the 21st century and always put people first.

\n

Sun Jisheng, vice-president of China Foreign Affairs University, said the Global Governance Initiative "points to the factors behind the current dilemma of global governance".

\n

It will help by "directing a lasting focus on global governance when it comes to various international agendas", she added.

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zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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Zhang Wei (sixth from left) joins the awards ceremony for the Enhancing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises' Capacity Project at the FAO's Rwanda Representation office in Kigali, Rwanda, on Feb 10.

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Left: Li Wen, chief of mission in China for the International Organization for Migration, speaks at a workshop for the 2024 International Migrants Day on Dec 17. Right: Zhang Wei (center) poses with local youth volunteers during a field mission in Muhanga, Rwanda, on Nov 19.

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Zhang Wei, a graduate student studying horticulture at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is one of a growing number of Chinese young people turning toward the United Nations, driven by a mix of idealism, professional ambition and China's expanding global role.

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At the age of 24, Zhang made a choice that defied convention. Instead of completing the final year of her master's studies and heading straight into the job market after completing graduate studies in Shanghai, she took a one-year sabbatical and boarded a plane to Rwanda in eastern Central Africa.

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There, as an agribusiness intern at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, she set herself on the path toward a once-unthinkable career.

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"Agriculture wasn't exactly a conscious choice after the college entrance exam; I sort of ended up majoring in it. But as I studied and gained more exposure, I came to realize how vital agriculture is to human livelihoods. That awareness led me to start thinking about the career possibilities, and the heights one could reach with an agriculture degree," Zhang said of her journey to becoming an intern at the FAO's Rwanda Representation.

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To realize her dream, Zhang focused on honing her English skills and participating in international organization exchange programs. In September last year, her perseverance finally paid off. She secured an FAO internship in Rwanda through a collaborative program between her university and the UN agency.

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"I don't remember precisely when I first heard about the FAO, but it struck me as an amazing opportunity. I truly connect with the UN's core values. To me, the UN is all about building a better future for humanity, transcending political systems and cultures, striving for a more prosperous, just and sustainable world. That's the kind of environment I wanted to be a part of.

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"Serving at the FAO enables me to use my skills and knowledge in a multicultural, professional setting, allowing me to contribute to something bigger and more impactful," said Zhang.

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 54th year since the People's Republic of China resumed its lawful seat in the UN.

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The UN is no longer a faraway concept for many young people in China, but a familiar and aspirational place to build a career, turning a once-exclusive dream into a realistic possibility.

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The numbers bear this out. According to UN data, the number of Chinese citizens working in the system has more than doubled over the past 15 years, from 794 in 2009 to 1,664 in 2024. This growth also reflects China's deeper integration into multilateral governance.

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New pathways

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The pathway to a UN career for Chinese was quite different not long ago.

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Li Wen, chief of mission in China for the International Organization for Migration, recalled that in the late 1990s, linguistic roles were the primary entry point for most Chinese staff.

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"At that time, the dominant channel was through language, translating and editing Chinese documents," she said.

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Li's connection with the UN dates back to her university days. In 1995, as a postgraduate student at the China Foreign Affairs University, she participated in China's first Model United Nations conference, representing Afghanistan in a session on women's issues. Though her understanding of the UN was nascent, it ignited a desire to be involved.

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After graduation, Li joined the Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations and Conferences, experiencing life as a representative of the Chinese government at the UN. In 2014, she made history as the first employee seconded by the Chinese government to the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly.

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"The president of the General Assembly often has limited funding, and the UN-provided staff may not be sufficient, so they seek personnel seconded from different national governments. Starting in 2014, the Chinese government decided to send staff to the UN General Assembly President's Office," she said.

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"I remember arriving at the UN not knowing what was expected of me. Everything was learned on the job. I worked in New York until the end of 2016, and then had the opportunity to join the IOM. Because I enjoyed working in the UN system, I transitioned to IOM and became a formal UN staff member," Li said.

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She recalled that in 2017, when she joined the IOM headquarters in Geneva, she was the only Chinese national working there. Now, more and more Chinese professionals are joining the UN across various fields.

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Classroom for ambitions

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This rising interest is also palpable on university campuses. Zhu Jiejin, deputy director of Fudan University's Center for the Study of the UN and International Organizations, has witnessed the surge firsthand.

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He offers a popular course that brings professionals from international organizations into the classroom. When the course was launched in 2020, around 600 students applied for 200 spots. Last year, more than 1,500 students sought admission, forcing him to cap attendance at 300.

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According to Zhu, graduates from his international organizations course have already joined the ranks of the UN.

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"There was one student whose choice deeply moved me. A former student of mine now works at the United Nations Population Fund. Most of her work there involves humanitarian relief efforts, which are quite dangerous, as they often take place in conflict zones and war-torn areas. Without a spirit of sacrifice or a deep sense of compassion, it would be very difficult to carry out such work," said Zhu.

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"For China, it's a positive development that more young Chinese have the will and opportunity to work in international organizations like the UN, as it better reflects China's commitment to peaceful development, cooperation and win-win collaboration," he said.

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Liu Tiewa, dean of the Country and Area Studies Academy at Beijing Foreign Studies University, sees the trend as part of a larger evolution. "As China becomes more integrated into the global community, a growing number of young people are considering careers in international organizations as a key professional path," she said.

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"The growing interest among Chinese youth in pursuing careers at the United Nations signals a shift in their professional aspirations and a stronger sense of global citizenship. Today's younger generation brings more specialized expertise and a broader international perspective. They also have a deeper and more personal understanding of China's development, its elevated global standing, and its expanding influence."

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She also pointed to China's increased financial contributions to the UN, with China now the second-largest contributor to the regular budget. "This reflects China's willingness to take on greater international responsibilities and also objectively requires China to provide more professionals to international organizations," Liu said.

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From learning to sharing

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Beyond its financial and personnel contributions, China is increasingly offering policy wisdom and practical experience to the UN rooted in its unique development path.

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During the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting on Sept 1, China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, calling on nations to uphold sovereign equality, abide by the international rule of law, practice multilateralism, advocate a people-centered approach and focus on taking concrete actions.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was in China to attend the SCO Summit 2025, welcomed the initiative and the fact that it is anchored in multilateralism.

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He also spoke highly of the role that China plays in supporting the work of the UN. In his meeting with President Xi Jinping on Aug 30, Guterres said that China has made significant contributions to safeguarding international law and ensuring the international rule of law, and has been a cornerstone of multilateralism.

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"In the early 1980s, the role that the UN played in China was completely different from what it is today. Decades ago, China was largely a recipient of UN aid and expertise. Today, China has become highly advanced in many fields," Li of the IOM said, citing the example of China's advanced experience in immigration management.

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Li noted that during her visits to Shanghai and Guangzhou, Guangdong province, she was impressed by their excellent work in integrating foreign immigrants.

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Shanghai, for instance, has set up one-stop service centers where foreigners can handle all their paperwork in a single visit. In Guangzhou, local authorities have engaged African businesspeople as community volunteers, successfully leveraging their cultural familiarity to mediate disputes within the African community.

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"Many developing countries also need China's technologies like automated border control and e-visas at airports to address migration issues," Li said.

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Zhang said that during her internship in Rwanda, she witnessed China's growing role in international cooperation. "China is engaged in agricultural South-South and triangular cooperation in many African countries. For example, China's fish-rice symbiosis project in Uganda is helping to increase local agricultural output," she said.

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"In Rwanda, there is a Juncao technology center where Chinese experts are teaching local farmers how to cultivate Juncao mushrooms. They then process the mushrooms into various products, increasing their added value. It has been very beneficial to the local economy," Zhang said.

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During her 11-month internship, Zhang has been proactively working to promote a proposal that leverages Chinese expertise in Rwanda. So far, she has also initiated a project proposal that has already received endorsement from the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda.

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"The next step is to formally submit the relevant documents. Bit by bit, I look forward to the day when this proposal can bring tangible improvements to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Rwanda and strengthen the country's agricultural resilience," she said. "To me, this is what growth means — my personal journey of progress, echoing China's broader path of development."

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yangran1@chinadaily.com.cn

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Zhang Wei (sixth from left) joins the awards ceremony for the Enhancing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises' Capacity Project at the FAO's Rwanda Representation office in Kigali, Rwanda, on Feb 10.

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Left: Li Wen, chief of mission in China for the International Organization for Migration, speaks at a workshop for the 2024 International Migrants Day on Dec 17. Right: Zhang Wei (center) poses with local youth volunteers during a field mission in Muhanga, Rwanda, on Nov 19.

\n

Zhang Wei, a graduate student studying horticulture at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is one of a growing number of Chinese young people turning toward the United Nations, driven by a mix of idealism, professional ambition and China's expanding global role.

\n

At the age of 24, Zhang made a choice that defied convention. Instead of completing the final year of her master's studies and heading straight into the job market after completing graduate studies in Shanghai, she took a one-year sabbatical and boarded a plane to Rwanda in eastern Central Africa.

\n

There, as an agribusiness intern at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, she set herself on the path toward a once-unthinkable career.

\n

"Agriculture wasn't exactly a conscious choice after the college entrance exam; I sort of ended up majoring in it. But as I studied and gained more exposure, I came to realize how vital agriculture is to human livelihoods. That awareness led me to start thinking about the career possibilities, and the heights one could reach with an agriculture degree," Zhang said of her journey to becoming an intern at the FAO's Rwanda Representation.

\n

To realize her dream, Zhang focused on honing her English skills and participating in international organization exchange programs. In September last year, her perseverance finally paid off. She secured an FAO internship in Rwanda through a collaborative program between her university and the UN agency.

\n

"I don't remember precisely when I first heard about the FAO, but it struck me as an amazing opportunity. I truly connect with the UN's core values. To me, the UN is all about building a better future for humanity, transcending political systems and cultures, striving for a more prosperous, just and sustainable world. That's the kind of environment I wanted to be a part of.

\n

"Serving at the FAO enables me to use my skills and knowledge in a multicultural, professional setting, allowing me to contribute to something bigger and more impactful," said Zhang.

\n

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 54th year since the People's Republic of China resumed its lawful seat in the UN.

\n

The UN is no longer a faraway concept for many young people in China, but a familiar and aspirational place to build a career, turning a once-exclusive dream into a realistic possibility.

\n

The numbers bear this out. According to UN data, the number of Chinese citizens working in the system has more than doubled over the past 15 years, from 794 in 2009 to 1,664 in 2024. This growth also reflects China's deeper integration into multilateral governance.

\n

New pathways

\n

The pathway to a UN career for Chinese was quite different not long ago.

\n

Li Wen, chief of mission in China for the International Organization for Migration, recalled that in the late 1990s, linguistic roles were the primary entry point for most Chinese staff.

\n

"At that time, the dominant channel was through language, translating and editing Chinese documents," she said.

\n

Li's connection with the UN dates back to her university days. In 1995, as a postgraduate student at the China Foreign Affairs University, she participated in China's first Model United Nations conference, representing Afghanistan in a session on women's issues. Though her understanding of the UN was nascent, it ignited a desire to be involved.

\n

After graduation, Li joined the Foreign Ministry's Department of International Organizations and Conferences, experiencing life as a representative of the Chinese government at the UN. In 2014, she made history as the first employee seconded by the Chinese government to the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly.

\n

"The president of the General Assembly often has limited funding, and the UN-provided staff may not be sufficient, so they seek personnel seconded from different national governments. Starting in 2014, the Chinese government decided to send staff to the UN General Assembly President's Office," she said.

\n

"I remember arriving at the UN not knowing what was expected of me. Everything was learned on the job. I worked in New York until the end of 2016, and then had the opportunity to join the IOM. Because I enjoyed working in the UN system, I transitioned to IOM and became a formal UN staff member," Li said.

\n

She recalled that in 2017, when she joined the IOM headquarters in Geneva, she was the only Chinese national working there. Now, more and more Chinese professionals are joining the UN across various fields.

\n

Classroom for ambitions

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This rising interest is also palpable on university campuses. Zhu Jiejin, deputy director of Fudan University's Center for the Study of the UN and International Organizations, has witnessed the surge firsthand.

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He offers a popular course that brings professionals from international organizations into the classroom. When the course was launched in 2020, around 600 students applied for 200 spots. Last year, more than 1,500 students sought admission, forcing him to cap attendance at 300.

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According to Zhu, graduates from his international organizations course have already joined the ranks of the UN.

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"There was one student whose choice deeply moved me. A former student of mine now works at the United Nations Population Fund. Most of her work there involves humanitarian relief efforts, which are quite dangerous, as they often take place in conflict zones and war-torn areas. Without a spirit of sacrifice or a deep sense of compassion, it would be very difficult to carry out such work," said Zhu.

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"For China, it's a positive development that more young Chinese have the will and opportunity to work in international organizations like the UN, as it better reflects China's commitment to peaceful development, cooperation and win-win collaboration," he said.

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Liu Tiewa, dean of the Country and Area Studies Academy at Beijing Foreign Studies University, sees the trend as part of a larger evolution. "As China becomes more integrated into the global community, a growing number of young people are considering careers in international organizations as a key professional path," she said.

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"The growing interest among Chinese youth in pursuing careers at the United Nations signals a shift in their professional aspirations and a stronger sense of global citizenship. Today's younger generation brings more specialized expertise and a broader international perspective. They also have a deeper and more personal understanding of China's development, its elevated global standing, and its expanding influence."

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She also pointed to China's increased financial contributions to the UN, with China now the second-largest contributor to the regular budget. "This reflects China's willingness to take on greater international responsibilities and also objectively requires China to provide more professionals to international organizations," Liu said.

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From learning to sharing

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Beyond its financial and personnel contributions, China is increasingly offering policy wisdom and practical experience to the UN rooted in its unique development path.

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During the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" Meeting on Sept 1, China proposed the Global Governance Initiative, calling on nations to uphold sovereign equality, abide by the international rule of law, practice multilateralism, advocate a people-centered approach and focus on taking concrete actions.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was in China to attend the SCO Summit 2025, welcomed the initiative and the fact that it is anchored in multilateralism.

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He also spoke highly of the role that China plays in supporting the work of the UN. In his meeting with President Xi Jinping on Aug 30, Guterres said that China has made significant contributions to safeguarding international law and ensuring the international rule of law, and has been a cornerstone of multilateralism.

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"In the early 1980s, the role that the UN played in China was completely different from what it is today. Decades ago, China was largely a recipient of UN aid and expertise. Today, China has become highly advanced in many fields," Li of the IOM said, citing the example of China's advanced experience in immigration management.

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Li noted that during her visits to Shanghai and Guangzhou, Guangdong province, she was impressed by their excellent work in integrating foreign immigrants.

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Shanghai, for instance, has set up one-stop service centers where foreigners can handle all their paperwork in a single visit. In Guangzhou, local authorities have engaged African businesspeople as community volunteers, successfully leveraging their cultural familiarity to mediate disputes within the African community.

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"Many developing countries also need China's technologies like automated border control and e-visas at airports to address migration issues," Li said.

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Zhang said that during her internship in Rwanda, she witnessed China's growing role in international cooperation. "China is engaged in agricultural South-South and triangular cooperation in many African countries. For example, China's fish-rice symbiosis project in Uganda is helping to increase local agricultural output," she said.

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"In Rwanda, there is a Juncao technology center where Chinese experts are teaching local farmers how to cultivate Juncao mushrooms. They then process the mushrooms into various products, increasing their added value. It has been very beneficial to the local economy," Zhang said.

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During her 11-month internship, Zhang has been proactively working to promote a proposal that leverages Chinese expertise in Rwanda. So far, she has also initiated a project proposal that has already received endorsement from the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda.

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"The next step is to formally submit the relevant documents. Bit by bit, I look forward to the day when this proposal can bring tangible improvements to the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Rwanda and strengthen the country's agricultural resilience," she said. "To me, this is what growth means — my personal journey of progress, echoing China's broader path of development."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The long-standing problem of unclear divisions of responsibility at the grassroots level, which had placed heavy burdens on township and subdistrict officials, is being addressed nationwide through the introduction of clearly defined lists of administrative duties.

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"In the past, tasks such as supervising non-coal mine safety or handling forest-related violations were assigned to subdistricts. However, without professional staff members or relevant law enforcement authority, we found it very difficult to carry out such work," said Lu Yang, Party secretary of Gaotaizi subdistrict, which is part of Mingshan district in Benxi, Liaoning province.

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Similar challenges have been reported by grassroots officials across the country. As a result of overlapping and poorly defined responsibilities, townships and subdistricts had often been left to manage highly technical matters — including water pollution control, gas safety inspections and ecological restoration — that exceeded their capacity.

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To resolve this, since February 2024, all of China's 38,000 townships and subdistricts have compiled lists of administrative responsibilities. By the end of June, the lists were completed and made public.

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The initiative established three categories of responsibility: matters for which townships and subdistricts bear full responsibility; matters where they play a supporting role alongside higher authorities; and matters that are reclaimed by county-level or higher authorities because grassroots bodies lack the expertise or authority to handle them.

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"Now, with these responsibility lists, tasks that we cannot handle have been returned to where they belong. We can devote more time and energy to implementation, development and public services," Lu said.

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The new framework has already helped settle long-standing disputes over responsibilities in fields such as emergency management, agriculture and rural affairs, ecological protection and natural resources, where higher authorities take the lead and townships and subdistricts provide support.

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Wu Lei, deputy leader of the comprehensive law enforcement team in Xiatang township in Changfeng county, part of Hefei, Anhui province, recently worked with officials from the county's ecological environment bureau and urban management bureau to handle complaints about heavy cooking fumes from restaurants.

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For years, the township had asked the county to reclaim the responsibility for managing restaurant emissions. But the county's ecological environment bureau argued that enforcement authority lay with urban management, while the county's urban management bureau insisted that sampling and evidence collection were technical matters under the environmental authority.

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The blame kept shifting back and forth, and eventually the issue was pushed back to the township, which lacked both power and capacity, leaving residents dissatisfied.

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With the new responsibility lists in place, Changfeng clarified that the urban management bureau now handles administrative penalties, the ecological environment bureau provides technical support and the township enforcement team conducts routine inspections.

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"This responsibility list allows us to focus more on livelihood services, economic development and social security," said Fan Shaobin, Party secretary of Xiatang.

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According to Cao Hongtao, an official from the State Commission Office of Public Sectors Reform, the office, together with relevant departments, has reclaimed 965 duties for higher-level authorities and identified 53 essential tasks to protect livelihoods, safety and basic public services.

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"Tasks such as special equipment supervision and environmental impact assessment approvals for construction projects have been taken back by higher authorities," Cao said. "This has clarified the roles of townships and subdistricts, streamlined county-township relations and helped resolve long-standing disputes over overlapping responsibilities."

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The long-standing problem of unclear divisions of responsibility at the grassroots level, which had placed heavy burdens on township and subdistrict officials, is being addressed nationwide through the introduction of clearly defined lists of administrative duties.

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"In the past, tasks such as supervising non-coal mine safety or handling forest-related violations were assigned to subdistricts. However, without professional staff members or relevant law enforcement authority, we found it very difficult to carry out such work," said Lu Yang, Party secretary of Gaotaizi subdistrict, which is part of Mingshan district in Benxi, Liaoning province.

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Similar challenges have been reported by grassroots officials across the country. As a result of overlapping and poorly defined responsibilities, townships and subdistricts had often been left to manage highly technical matters — including water pollution control, gas safety inspections and ecological restoration — that exceeded their capacity.

\n

To resolve this, since February 2024, all of China's 38,000 townships and subdistricts have compiled lists of administrative responsibilities. By the end of June, the lists were completed and made public.

\n

The initiative established three categories of responsibility: matters for which townships and subdistricts bear full responsibility; matters where they play a supporting role alongside higher authorities; and matters that are reclaimed by county-level or higher authorities because grassroots bodies lack the expertise or authority to handle them.

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"Now, with these responsibility lists, tasks that we cannot handle have been returned to where they belong. We can devote more time and energy to implementation, development and public services," Lu said.

\n

The new framework has already helped settle long-standing disputes over responsibilities in fields such as emergency management, agriculture and rural affairs, ecological protection and natural resources, where higher authorities take the lead and townships and subdistricts provide support.

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Wu Lei, deputy leader of the comprehensive law enforcement team in Xiatang township in Changfeng county, part of Hefei, Anhui province, recently worked with officials from the county's ecological environment bureau and urban management bureau to handle complaints about heavy cooking fumes from restaurants.

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For years, the township had asked the county to reclaim the responsibility for managing restaurant emissions. But the county's ecological environment bureau argued that enforcement authority lay with urban management, while the county's urban management bureau insisted that sampling and evidence collection were technical matters under the environmental authority.

\n

The blame kept shifting back and forth, and eventually the issue was pushed back to the township, which lacked both power and capacity, leaving residents dissatisfied.

\n

With the new responsibility lists in place, Changfeng clarified that the urban management bureau now handles administrative penalties, the ecological environment bureau provides technical support and the township enforcement team conducts routine inspections.

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"This responsibility list allows us to focus more on livelihood services, economic development and social security," said Fan Shaobin, Party secretary of Xiatang.

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According to Cao Hongtao, an official from the State Commission Office of Public Sectors Reform, the office, together with relevant departments, has reclaimed 965 duties for higher-level authorities and identified 53 essential tasks to protect livelihoods, safety and basic public services.

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"Tasks such as special equipment supervision and environmental impact assessment approvals for construction projects have been taken back by higher authorities," Cao said. "This has clarified the roles of townships and subdistricts, streamlined county-township relations and helped resolve long-standing disputes over overlapping responsibilities."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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He spoke candidly about his initial uncertainties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Among them is Xiao Xiaogang.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Yang reiterated the school's commitment to educational equity.

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

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China now ranks second globally for new drug development, producing 20 percent of the world's novel pharmaceuticals. The nation's growing health science capabilities have already led to the creation of innovative cancer treatments and will soon enable a new policy to expand free access to a cancer-prevention vaccine, health officials said on Thursday.

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Guo Yanhong, deputy director of the National Health Commission, said a number of innovative drugs, including novel cancer treatments, have gained market approval in recent years, filling critical gaps in the nation's portfolio of domestically produced medicines.

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Among them, Zanubrutinib, used to treat certain blood cancers, has obtained market authorization in several countries, she said during a news conference held by the State Council Information Office.

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One highlight in vaccine development is the production of several domestic HPV vaccines, which have been widely adopted and have significantly improved vaccine accessibility, Guo said.

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HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer, the fifth-most common cancer among Chinese women. It kills about 56,000 women annually.

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This week, the nation's first homegrown HPV vaccine that can protect against nine virus strains — on par with the most advanced dose globally at less than half the price — was rolled out, offering more options for women in need, Guo said.

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"The overall capacity of health science and technology has continued to strengthen, resulting in a series of groundbreaking advances and landmark achievements," she said.

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Shen Hongbing, deputy director of the commission and head of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said the nation plans to include HPV vaccines in its national immunization program and roll out HPV vaccination services this year for all eligible girls.

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The nation's free immunization initiative now covers 14 vaccines that protect against 15 diseases. The program has not been expanded since 2007.

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China approved its first homegrown HPV vaccine near the end of 2019 and now has three domestic options.

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The increasing availability of more affordable domestic vaccines has so far prompted authorities in 18 provincial-level regions and a number of cities to offer free vaccinations to eligible girls, usually covering those ages 9 to 14. These programs use domestically developed vaccines that offer protection against the two most common HPV strains.

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In a statement released in late August, the commission said free immunization programs had covered about 60 percent of all eligible girls nationwide.

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An official survey carried out in early 2021 also showed that 82 percent of participants were willing to vaccinate their daughters with the HPV vaccine. Health literacy about cervical cancer among women has grown to over 90 percent, according to the commission.

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In addition to advancements in drug and vaccine development, Guo said a range of domestic medical devices — from advanced CT scanners and surgical robots to artificial hearts and proton and heavy ion radiotherapy systems — have been successfully developed and put into clinical use.

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"A homegrown photon-counting CT scanner is capable of tripling the resolution of traditional machines, giving faster scans while lowering radiation exposure," she said. "Domestically developed orthopedic and soft-tissue surgical robots can improve precision while reducing trauma."

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Chinese doctors have also formulated novel treatment plans for complicated diseases. For instance, a treatment protocol for metastatic colorectal cancer has increased the response rate from 13 percent to 44 percent and has resulted in a 61 percent extension in patients' progression-free survival, Guo said.

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Regarding the nation's birth-friendly policy, Guo said online and offline portals for claiming an annual child care subsidy have opened.

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wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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China now ranks second globally for new drug development, producing 20 percent of the world's novel pharmaceuticals. The nation's growing health science capabilities have already led to the creation of innovative cancer treatments and will soon enable a new policy to expand free access to a cancer-prevention vaccine, health officials said on Thursday.

\n

Guo Yanhong, deputy director of the National Health Commission, said a number of innovative drugs, including novel cancer treatments, have gained market approval in recent years, filling critical gaps in the nation's portfolio of domestically produced medicines.

\n

Among them, Zanubrutinib, used to treat certain blood cancers, has obtained market authorization in several countries, she said during a news conference held by the State Council Information Office.

\n

One highlight in vaccine development is the production of several domestic HPV vaccines, which have been widely adopted and have significantly improved vaccine accessibility, Guo said.

\n

HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer, the fifth-most common cancer among Chinese women. It kills about 56,000 women annually.

\n

This week, the nation's first homegrown HPV vaccine that can protect against nine virus strains — on par with the most advanced dose globally at less than half the price — was rolled out, offering more options for women in need, Guo said.

\n

"The overall capacity of health science and technology has continued to strengthen, resulting in a series of groundbreaking advances and landmark achievements," she said.

\n

Shen Hongbing, deputy director of the commission and head of the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, said the nation plans to include HPV vaccines in its national immunization program and roll out HPV vaccination services this year for all eligible girls.

\n

The nation's free immunization initiative now covers 14 vaccines that protect against 15 diseases. The program has not been expanded since 2007.

\n

China approved its first homegrown HPV vaccine near the end of 2019 and now has three domestic options.

\n

The increasing availability of more affordable domestic vaccines has so far prompted authorities in 18 provincial-level regions and a number of cities to offer free vaccinations to eligible girls, usually covering those ages 9 to 14. These programs use domestically developed vaccines that offer protection against the two most common HPV strains.

\n

In a statement released in late August, the commission said free immunization programs had covered about 60 percent of all eligible girls nationwide.

\n

An official survey carried out in early 2021 also showed that 82 percent of participants were willing to vaccinate their daughters with the HPV vaccine. Health literacy about cervical cancer among women has grown to over 90 percent, according to the commission.

\n

In addition to advancements in drug and vaccine development, Guo said a range of domestic medical devices — from advanced CT scanners and surgical robots to artificial hearts and proton and heavy ion radiotherapy systems — have been successfully developed and put into clinical use.

\n

"A homegrown photon-counting CT scanner is capable of tripling the resolution of traditional machines, giving faster scans while lowering radiation exposure," she said. "Domestically developed orthopedic and soft-tissue surgical robots can improve precision while reducing trauma."

\n

Chinese doctors have also formulated novel treatment plans for complicated diseases. For instance, a treatment protocol for metastatic colorectal cancer has increased the response rate from 13 percent to 44 percent and has resulted in a 61 percent extension in patients' progression-free survival, Guo said.

\n

Regarding the nation's birth-friendly policy, Guo said online and offline portals for claiming an annual child care subsidy have opened.

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wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CAS Space, a rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is completing research and development of its new carrier rocket, the Kinetica 2, and plans to conduct its maiden flight before year's end, the company said.

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The Beijing-based firm said in a press release on Tuesday that the first Kinetica 2 rocket has been assembled and has begun comprehensive testing. The new rocket is scheduled to make its maiden flight in the fourth quarter, which will also mark the debut of a new robotic cargo vessel named Qingzhou, or "Light Ship", that will ride atop the launcher.

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The Kinetica 2 is a medium-lift, liquid-fuel rocket and the second launch vehicle developed by CAS Space, following the Kinetica 1.

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The 52-meter model will feature a multi-stage core booster with a diameter of 3.35 meters and two side boosters. Its liftoff weight will be 625 metric tons, with a maximum thrust of 766 tons. The rocket will be able to transport spacecraft with a combined weight of 8 tons to a sun-synchronous orbit at 500 kilometers, or 12 tons to a low-Earth orbit.

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CAS Space expects the Kinetica 2 to become its main vehicle for large-scale satellite deployments and low-cost supply missions to the Tiangong space station.

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The first Qingzhou cargo vessel has been built by the Shanghai-based Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The vessel will be used by the China Manned Space Agency to ferry supplies between Earth and Tiangong, complementing the existing Tianzhou series.

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To prepare for the launch, CAS Space has constructed a new technical preparations facility and a Kinetica 2 launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

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Alongside the baseline configuration, an enhanced, reusable version of the Kinetica 2 is also planned, featuring more side boosters for extra thrust and greater carrying capacity, the company said.

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CAS Space also announced on Tuesday that its liquid-fueled engine testing complex has begun operations in the mountainous suburb of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. The facility can handle engines with a thrust of up to 400 tons and can also test reusable engines. The company said it is China's first spacecraft propulsion testing site open to foreign users.

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"The complex is open to research institutions, businesses and universities, aiming to build a public platform for international collaborative research and technological innovation, and contribute to in-depth cooperation in the global space community," said Yang Yiqiang, founder and chairman of CAS Space.

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As the sole comprehensive space industry hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the complex will host not only spacecraft testing but also spaceflight-themed educational and recreational activities to promote space culture and knowledge among the public, Yang said.

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CAS Space, a rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is completing research and development of its new carrier rocket, the Kinetica 2, and plans to conduct its maiden flight before year's end, the company said.

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The Beijing-based firm said in a press release on Tuesday that the first Kinetica 2 rocket has been assembled and has begun comprehensive testing. The new rocket is scheduled to make its maiden flight in the fourth quarter, which will also mark the debut of a new robotic cargo vessel named Qingzhou, or "Light Ship", that will ride atop the launcher.

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The Kinetica 2 is a medium-lift, liquid-fuel rocket and the second launch vehicle developed by CAS Space, following the Kinetica 1.

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The 52-meter model will feature a multi-stage core booster with a diameter of 3.35 meters and two side boosters. Its liftoff weight will be 625 metric tons, with a maximum thrust of 766 tons. The rocket will be able to transport spacecraft with a combined weight of 8 tons to a sun-synchronous orbit at 500 kilometers, or 12 tons to a low-Earth orbit.

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CAS Space expects the Kinetica 2 to become its main vehicle for large-scale satellite deployments and low-cost supply missions to the Tiangong space station.

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The first Qingzhou cargo vessel has been built by the Shanghai-based Innovation Academy for Microsatellites of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The vessel will be used by the China Manned Space Agency to ferry supplies between Earth and Tiangong, complementing the existing Tianzhou series.

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To prepare for the launch, CAS Space has constructed a new technical preparations facility and a Kinetica 2 launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

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Alongside the baseline configuration, an enhanced, reusable version of the Kinetica 2 is also planned, featuring more side boosters for extra thrust and greater carrying capacity, the company said.

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CAS Space also announced on Tuesday that its liquid-fueled engine testing complex has begun operations in the mountainous suburb of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. The facility can handle engines with a thrust of up to 400 tons and can also test reusable engines. The company said it is China's first spacecraft propulsion testing site open to foreign users.

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"The complex is open to research institutions, businesses and universities, aiming to build a public platform for international collaborative research and technological innovation, and contribute to in-depth cooperation in the global space community," said Yang Yiqiang, founder and chairman of CAS Space.

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As the sole comprehensive space industry hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the complex will host not only spacecraft testing but also spaceflight-themed educational and recreational activities to promote space culture and knowledge among the public, Yang said.

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zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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My name is Rabbi Shimon Freundlich, and I have had the privilege of serving as the rabbi of the Beijing Jewish community since Sept 3, 2001.When we first arrived with our two young daughters, we could not have foreseen the life we would build here. Over the years, our family has grown to six children and four grandchildren, all of whom have known China as their home. During these nearly 24 years, we have experienced first-hand not only the greatness of this country, but also the warmth, kindness, and generosity of its people. Giving back in friendship, in service, and in shared purpose is part of who we are as a people, and it has created a bond with the Chinese people that is profound, inspiring, and life-affirming.

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I am writing this letter on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and World War II. This commemoration reminds us of the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of the Chinese people during those dark years. First and foremost, I wish to honor and express my deep appreciation for the heroism and determination of the Chinese people in defending their country. I also wish to highlight China's extraordinary role as a safe haven for Jewish refugees during the war, a generosity for which the Jewish people remain forever grateful.

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China played a pivotal role in the efforts that contributed to the conclusion of World War II. Through sustained resistance and steadfast determination, the nation significantly impacted the broader struggle that ultimately brought the conflict to an end. Official records indicate that more than 35 million Chinese troops and civilians were killed and injured during the war.

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When Beijing, then known as Peiping, fell to the Japanese army on July 29, 1937, thousands of civilians were killed or went missing. Japan's invasion prompted the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China to cooperate in resisting Japanese aggression, marking the commencement of China's nationwide resistance against invasion, Japanese imperialism, and the forces of global fascism during World War II.

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The Japanese invasion of Shanghai in August 1937 was followed by the Nanking (Nanjing) Massacre, infamously known as the Rape of Nanking in the West. Over a six-week reign of terror, Chinese soldiers and civilians were subjected to widespread looting, torture, live burials, burning, and sexual violence. It is estimated that about 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed, while tens of thousands of women and girls were raped, with many murdered.

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In Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army publicly released for the first time complete video material of oral testimony from Masakuni Kurumizawa, a former member of the notorious Unit 731 germ-warfare division. In these recordings, Kurumizawa confessed to conducting experiments on prisoners, and waging biological warfare. Between 1939 and 1945, 400 to 600 individuals were imprisoned annually for such experiments. He noted that the unit's strict secrecy measures meant that even his own family was unaware of his criminal actions, which contributed to the prolonged concealment of Unit 731's atrocities after the war.

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We give thanks to the Chinese people for their heroic efforts. As a nation, countless Chinese people sacrificed and made contributions toward world peace. We should keep their memories alive by remembering and sharing the stories of the many unsung heroes who fell during this time. May they rest in peace.

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Throughout the darkest years of World War II, when Jewish men, women, and children were being hunted across Europe, much of the world turned its back. Ships carrying desperate refugees were turned away from Western ports. Entire families were sent back to almost certain death. But in the East, in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Harbin, doors were opened, and human dignity was preserved. Tens of thousands of Jewish refugees were saved because the Chinese people welcomed them into their country, their homes, and their communities.

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China itself was suffering immensely, facing brutal occupation, devastation, and atrocities on its own soil. Yet in the midst of this, the Chinese people showed the world the meaning of compassion, tolerance, and moral courage. You not only accepted Jewish refugees, you welcomed them, gave them a place to live, and allowed them to rebuild their lives, even as your own cities burned.

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This sanctuary changed the course of Jewish history. The Mir Yeshiva (rabbinical college), one of Europe's great centers of Torah (the central text of Jewish teaching) learning, fled to Shanghai. At that time, there were just 400 students. Today, in Jerusalem, the Mir Yeshiva numbers over 9,000 students, with branches around the world. Its survival, and the generations of spiritual leadership it has produced, would have been impossible without the refuge China provided.

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Similarly, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world today, sent a group of 46 students to Harbin and Shanghai during the war, where they studied in the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva (rabbinical college). After four years, they resettled in Montreal, Canada, and established what has become a flagship Chabad community, a beacon of Jewish life across North America. This was only possible because China gave them shelter when the rest of the world's doors were closed.

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The Jewish people have never forgotten this. At a time when human life was cheapened and cruelty was rampant, the Chinese people chose humanity. You chose life. And because of that, our communities, our schools, our families, and our future were given the chance to flourish.

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We will always remember the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the Chinese people. Your heroism not only preserved your own nation but contributed significantly to the eventual end of World War II. Your generosity saved lives, preserved hope, and allowed entire communities to flourish. As a family, as a community, and as part of the Jewish people, we remain eternally grateful. May the bonds forged through these acts of humanity continue to grow, and may nations around the world learn from China, her people, her culture, and her enduring example of moral courage.

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

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My name is Rabbi Shimon Freundlich, and I have had the privilege of serving as the rabbi of the Beijing Jewish community since Sept 3, 2001.When we first arrived with our two young daughters, we could not have foreseen the life we would build here. Over the years, our family has grown to six children and four grandchildren, all of whom have known China as their home. During these nearly 24 years, we have experienced first-hand not only the greatness of this country, but also the warmth, kindness, and generosity of its people. Giving back in friendship, in service, and in shared purpose is part of who we are as a people, and it has created a bond with the Chinese people that is profound, inspiring, and life-affirming.

\n

I am writing this letter on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and World War II. This commemoration reminds us of the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of the Chinese people during those dark years. First and foremost, I wish to honor and express my deep appreciation for the heroism and determination of the Chinese people in defending their country. I also wish to highlight China's extraordinary role as a safe haven for Jewish refugees during the war, a generosity for which the Jewish people remain forever grateful.

\n

China played a pivotal role in the efforts that contributed to the conclusion of World War II. Through sustained resistance and steadfast determination, the nation significantly impacted the broader struggle that ultimately brought the conflict to an end. Official records indicate that more than 35 million Chinese troops and civilians were killed and injured during the war.

\n

When Beijing, then known as Peiping, fell to the Japanese army on July 29, 1937, thousands of civilians were killed or went missing. Japan's invasion prompted the Kuomintang and the Communist Party of China to cooperate in resisting Japanese aggression, marking the commencement of China's nationwide resistance against invasion, Japanese imperialism, and the forces of global fascism during World War II.

\n

The Japanese invasion of Shanghai in August 1937 was followed by the Nanking (Nanjing) Massacre, infamously known as the Rape of Nanking in the West. Over a six-week reign of terror, Chinese soldiers and civilians were subjected to widespread looting, torture, live burials, burning, and sexual violence. It is estimated that about 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers were killed, while tens of thousands of women and girls were raped, with many murdered.

\n

In Harbin, Heilongjiang province, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army publicly released for the first time complete video material of oral testimony from Masakuni Kurumizawa, a former member of the notorious Unit 731 germ-warfare division. In these recordings, Kurumizawa confessed to conducting experiments on prisoners, and waging biological warfare. Between 1939 and 1945, 400 to 600 individuals were imprisoned annually for such experiments. He noted that the unit's strict secrecy measures meant that even his own family was unaware of his criminal actions, which contributed to the prolonged concealment of Unit 731's atrocities after the war.

\n

We give thanks to the Chinese people for their heroic efforts. As a nation, countless Chinese people sacrificed and made contributions toward world peace. We should keep their memories alive by remembering and sharing the stories of the many unsung heroes who fell during this time. May they rest in peace.

\n

Throughout the darkest years of World War II, when Jewish men, women, and children were being hunted across Europe, much of the world turned its back. Ships carrying desperate refugees were turned away from Western ports. Entire families were sent back to almost certain death. But in the East, in Shanghai, Tianjin, and Harbin, doors were opened, and human dignity was preserved. Tens of thousands of Jewish refugees were saved because the Chinese people welcomed them into their country, their homes, and their communities.

\n

China itself was suffering immensely, facing brutal occupation, devastation, and atrocities on its own soil. Yet in the midst of this, the Chinese people showed the world the meaning of compassion, tolerance, and moral courage. You not only accepted Jewish refugees, you welcomed them, gave them a place to live, and allowed them to rebuild their lives, even as your own cities burned.

\n

This sanctuary changed the course of Jewish history. The Mir Yeshiva (rabbinical college), one of Europe's great centers of Torah (the central text of Jewish teaching) learning, fled to Shanghai. At that time, there were just 400 students. Today, in Jerusalem, the Mir Yeshiva numbers over 9,000 students, with branches around the world. Its survival, and the generations of spiritual leadership it has produced, would have been impossible without the refuge China provided.

\n

Similarly, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, the largest Jewish outreach organization in the world today, sent a group of 46 students to Harbin and Shanghai during the war, where they studied in the Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva (rabbinical college). After four years, they resettled in Montreal, Canada, and established what has become a flagship Chabad community, a beacon of Jewish life across North America. This was only possible because China gave them shelter when the rest of the world's doors were closed.

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The Jewish people have never forgotten this. At a time when human life was cheapened and cruelty was rampant, the Chinese people chose humanity. You chose life. And because of that, our communities, our schools, our families, and our future were given the chance to flourish.

\n

We will always remember the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the Chinese people. Your heroism not only preserved your own nation but contributed significantly to the eventual end of World War II. Your generosity saved lives, preserved hope, and allowed entire communities to flourish. As a family, as a community, and as part of the Jewish people, we remain eternally grateful. May the bonds forged through these acts of humanity continue to grow, and may nations around the world learn from China, her people, her culture, and her enduring example of moral courage.

\n

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

\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Equity and justice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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sharon@chinadailyafrica.com

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Alexis Hooi

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Visitors check out the Cyberster, an electric sports car by Chinese automaker MG, at an auto show in Sydney on March 7.

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Buying a car was near the top of my to-do list when I returned to Australia earlier this year.

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Spending the past few years in Beijing — where public transportation is highly affordable and efficient — taught me that having a vehicle of my own was still convenient for traveling farther out to suburban or rural areas.

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The last time I drove in Australia, it was with a pickup truck or what locals call a "ute" for utility vehicle. Envisaging regular trips to the country's famous beaches and outback, I would use the vehicle's large, open boot space to haul my surfboard, horse riding tack and other recreational equipment for the great outdoors.

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It was diesel-powered with a manual transmission, as rugged a machine as you could get.

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But reality soon set in — I worked in the city and rarely had time to drive out for leisurely pursuits. Changing the ute's gears in busy urban traffic, maneuvering its large size into tight parking spaces and filling it up at gas stations also proved enervating and expensive. Selling off the ute for half the price I bought it for added to the costly decision.

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So this time, as I stepped into a showroom in Sydney, I knew I had to go for a cheaper, more practical and comfortable car.

\n

But when I faced rows of the latest models on display, I realized the more important choice I had to make was between an electric vehicle and a traditional gasoline-powered one.

\n

One of my first major assignments here underscored the electrifying trend — reporting about an EV industry expo revealed not just the growing green transition among Australian motorists, it also pointed to the lead that Chinese carmakers were taking in the field.

\n

I found out that in the first half of this year, EVs made up more than 12 percent of new car sales in Australia, up from 9.6 percent in the corresponding period last year.

\n

More than 14,000 additional EVs had been sold by July, compared with the corresponding period last year, Julie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, the main body representing the sector in the country, told me.

\n

"There are now more than 150 electric vehicle models in Australia that suit the diverse needs of Australian motorists. From family-friendly SUVs to tradie-ready utes, small business vans to zippy suburban hatchbacks, there's now an EV for every lifestyle Down Under," she said, using the colloquial term for workers in manual trades such as plumbing and carpentry.

\n

Chinese manufacturers, riding on their EV expertise, are in fact gaining momentum in supplying vehicles to the Australian market and are on track to become the major source of automotive imports by 2035, according to the latest industry research.

\n

The inroads made by Chinese imports — from almost zero units in 2000 to about 15 percent of the market last year — are underpinned by huge investment and support for developing battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid technology and manufacturing capabilities.

\n

Chinese EV players are also poised to benefit most from Australia's new vehicle efficiency standard, which is expected to contribute to a shift in the composition of imports by increasing sales of low-emission vehicles and reducing demand for higher-emission vehicles.

\n

With the tightening of emission standards, the globalization of supply chains and the development of EV technology, China is set to play an increasingly central role in Australia's automotive future and landscape.

\n

Test driving an EV was certainly an eye-opener for me. It was a quiet, smooth ride. The acceleration was amazingly rapid and responsive. All the advanced driver-assistance and video-enabled functions, such as those for parking, lane keeping, blind spot warning and fatigue monitoring, further elevated the experience.

\n

The advertised financial and emission savings from driving EVs long term made them even more enticing.

\n

Still, I finally opted for a new car that ran on fossil fuels. A major Chinese brand with many state-of-the-art features, its purchase price was significantly lower than that of an EV alternative. Similarly, it promised cheaper repairs and maintenance compared with EVs.

\n

I was also unable to completely overcome what Australians call "range anxiety", or the fear of an EV running out of battery power before reaching a charging station, in this vast country.

\n

The public and private sectors' increasing efforts to invest in EV infrastructure now look set to allay those fears by promising adequate infrastructure within easy reach.

\n

Meanwhile, my far-flung expeditions to remote areas remain elusive, with my drives still limited to urban trips for assignments and errands.

\n

Just as I constantly scrutinize the unpredictable fuel prices displayed glaringly on billboards every time I drive past a gas station, I will also closely follow the latest EV offerings — in case I need to make that green switch quickly.

\n

The author is a correspondent at China Daily Asia-Pacific Bureau based in Sydney.

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Contact the writer at alexishooi@chinadaily.com.cn

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Alexis Hooi

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Visitors check out the Cyberster, an electric sports car by Chinese automaker MG, at an auto show in Sydney on March 7.

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Buying a car was near the top of my to-do list when I returned to Australia earlier this year.

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Spending the past few years in Beijing — where public transportation is highly affordable and efficient — taught me that having a vehicle of my own was still convenient for traveling farther out to suburban or rural areas.

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The last time I drove in Australia, it was with a pickup truck or what locals call a "ute" for utility vehicle. Envisaging regular trips to the country's famous beaches and outback, I would use the vehicle's large, open boot space to haul my surfboard, horse riding tack and other recreational equipment for the great outdoors.

\n

It was diesel-powered with a manual transmission, as rugged a machine as you could get.

\n

But reality soon set in — I worked in the city and rarely had time to drive out for leisurely pursuits. Changing the ute's gears in busy urban traffic, maneuvering its large size into tight parking spaces and filling it up at gas stations also proved enervating and expensive. Selling off the ute for half the price I bought it for added to the costly decision.

\n

So this time, as I stepped into a showroom in Sydney, I knew I had to go for a cheaper, more practical and comfortable car.

\n

But when I faced rows of the latest models on display, I realized the more important choice I had to make was between an electric vehicle and a traditional gasoline-powered one.

\n

One of my first major assignments here underscored the electrifying trend — reporting about an EV industry expo revealed not just the growing green transition among Australian motorists, it also pointed to the lead that Chinese carmakers were taking in the field.

\n

I found out that in the first half of this year, EVs made up more than 12 percent of new car sales in Australia, up from 9.6 percent in the corresponding period last year.

\n

More than 14,000 additional EVs had been sold by July, compared with the corresponding period last year, Julie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, the main body representing the sector in the country, told me.

\n

"There are now more than 150 electric vehicle models in Australia that suit the diverse needs of Australian motorists. From family-friendly SUVs to tradie-ready utes, small business vans to zippy suburban hatchbacks, there's now an EV for every lifestyle Down Under," she said, using the colloquial term for workers in manual trades such as plumbing and carpentry.

\n

Chinese manufacturers, riding on their EV expertise, are in fact gaining momentum in supplying vehicles to the Australian market and are on track to become the major source of automotive imports by 2035, according to the latest industry research.

\n

The inroads made by Chinese imports — from almost zero units in 2000 to about 15 percent of the market last year — are underpinned by huge investment and support for developing battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid technology and manufacturing capabilities.

\n

Chinese EV players are also poised to benefit most from Australia's new vehicle efficiency standard, which is expected to contribute to a shift in the composition of imports by increasing sales of low-emission vehicles and reducing demand for higher-emission vehicles.

\n

With the tightening of emission standards, the globalization of supply chains and the development of EV technology, China is set to play an increasingly central role in Australia's automotive future and landscape.

\n

Test driving an EV was certainly an eye-opener for me. It was a quiet, smooth ride. The acceleration was amazingly rapid and responsive. All the advanced driver-assistance and video-enabled functions, such as those for parking, lane keeping, blind spot warning and fatigue monitoring, further elevated the experience.

\n

The advertised financial and emission savings from driving EVs long term made them even more enticing.

\n

Still, I finally opted for a new car that ran on fossil fuels. A major Chinese brand with many state-of-the-art features, its purchase price was significantly lower than that of an EV alternative. Similarly, it promised cheaper repairs and maintenance compared with EVs.

\n

I was also unable to completely overcome what Australians call "range anxiety", or the fear of an EV running out of battery power before reaching a charging station, in this vast country.

\n

The public and private sectors' increasing efforts to invest in EV infrastructure now look set to allay those fears by promising adequate infrastructure within easy reach.

\n

Meanwhile, my far-flung expeditions to remote areas remain elusive, with my drives still limited to urban trips for assignments and errands.

\n

Just as I constantly scrutinize the unpredictable fuel prices displayed glaringly on billboards every time I drive past a gas station, I will also closely follow the latest EV offerings — in case I need to make that green switch quickly.

\n

The author is a correspondent at China Daily Asia-Pacific Bureau based in Sydney.

\n

Contact the writer at alexishooi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

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

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

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

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

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

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Ignorance of criticism

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

\n

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

\n

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

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

\n

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

\n

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

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

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cuihaipei@chinadaily.com.cn

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A surging need for Japanese-language dubbing in Chinese-developed video games is fueling a boom in business for sound production studios in Japan.

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To Japan's decades-old dubbing studios, speed has become their top priority when responding to the soaring demand from China.

\n

Chinese titles have topped the revenue ranking for mobile games in Japan. Released in late February 2024, Legend of Mushroom, developed by China's Joy Net Games, quickly climbed to the top of both the App Store and Google Play download rankings in Japan.

\n

Later, Zenless Zone Zero, developed by Chinese gaming giant miHoYo, debuted in July 2024 and immediately soared to the top of Japan's download charts on launch day.

\n

In June, 33 Chinese publishers ranked among the global Top 100 mobile game publishers by revenue, with total earnings of $1.76 billion, accounting for 33 percent of the Top 100's worldwide revenue during the period, according to Sensor Tower data.

\n

The popularity of Chinese-made video games has fueled demand for localizing the language in their games for the Japanese market.

\n

TwoFive, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based audio and video company CRI Middleware, said its voice-over work for Chinese video games has grown fivefold in five years, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.

\n

Revenue for CRI Middleware's sound production, handled by Two-Five, rose nearly 67 percent year-on-year to 240 million yen ($1.65 million) in the six months to March, driven by large dubbing orders.

\n

TwoFive is not alone. Tokyo-headquartered Tohokushinsha Film Corp has received "a growing number of Japanese dubbing orders from Chinese game developers", said Koji Okano, executive officer and head of the dubbing and subtitling business division at Tohokushinsha Film Corp.

\n

Okano attributes the surge in business to the strong alignment between the narrative-driven style of Japanese games and Chinese developers' increasing emphasis on story-rich experiences.

\n

He also mentioned another important factor. "Many Chinese game creators grew up watching Japanese anime. Naturally, their works incorporate elements that appeal to Japanese players, especially including their childhood idols for voice-overs," Okano said.

\n

Among the various needs of its Chinese clients, one word stands out — speed, according to Okano.

\n

"What Chinese game companies value most is our ability to respond immediately after they place an order," Okano said in an exclusive interview with China Daily. "Speed has become our top priority."

\n

In April, Tohokushinsha created within its dubbing and subtitling division a group dedicated to video game and anime sound production, Okano said.

\n

"Given the significant increase in demand — particularly from game companies in China — we have taken steps to strengthen our organizational structure accordingly. Specifically, we have established a new team dedicated to managing production and coordination, comprising 35 specialized staff members who possess a deep understanding of the production process," Okano said.

\n

A key task for Okano's team is to secure popular voice actors in time for Chinese game developers.

\n

Okano said that booking top Japanese voice actors is extremely difficult and the main challenge is coordinating schedules.

\n

"While some voice actors may agree to appear in a project if it's a one-off session, they often decline when they learn it's an ongoing series — simply because they can't commit to long-term schedules. This makes planning and communication even more essential," Okano said.

\n

The company is actively developing its in-house staff, including directors who are currently studying Chinese, with the aim of enabling them to handle both Japanese and Chinese dialogue direction, he said.

\n

More opportunities

\n

The collaboration does not end at voice work.

\n

For Tohokushinsha, last year's China Digital Entertainment Expo& Conference — also known as ChinaJoy — highlighted both the demand for high-quality voice production and opportunities for deeper cooperation with Chinese developers.

\n

"Chinese developers showed strong interest in voice recording and local promotion strategies for Japan," Okano said.

\n

The company's dedicated promotion production division received very positive feedback, prompting Tohokushinsha to double staff and expand its booth at the expo this year.

\n

Over the next two to three years, it plans to support them with both high-quality sound production and tailored promotional efforts.

\n

houjunjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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A surging need for Japanese-language dubbing in Chinese-developed video games is fueling a boom in business for sound production studios in Japan.

\n

To Japan's decades-old dubbing studios, speed has become their top priority when responding to the soaring demand from China.

\n

Chinese titles have topped the revenue ranking for mobile games in Japan. Released in late February 2024, Legend of Mushroom, developed by China's Joy Net Games, quickly climbed to the top of both the App Store and Google Play download rankings in Japan.

\n

Later, Zenless Zone Zero, developed by Chinese gaming giant miHoYo, debuted in July 2024 and immediately soared to the top of Japan's download charts on launch day.

\n

In June, 33 Chinese publishers ranked among the global Top 100 mobile game publishers by revenue, with total earnings of $1.76 billion, accounting for 33 percent of the Top 100's worldwide revenue during the period, according to Sensor Tower data.

\n

The popularity of Chinese-made video games has fueled demand for localizing the language in their games for the Japanese market.

\n

TwoFive, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based audio and video company CRI Middleware, said its voice-over work for Chinese video games has grown fivefold in five years, according to a report by Nikkei Asia.

\n

Revenue for CRI Middleware's sound production, handled by Two-Five, rose nearly 67 percent year-on-year to 240 million yen ($1.65 million) in the six months to March, driven by large dubbing orders.

\n

TwoFive is not alone. Tokyo-headquartered Tohokushinsha Film Corp has received "a growing number of Japanese dubbing orders from Chinese game developers", said Koji Okano, executive officer and head of the dubbing and subtitling business division at Tohokushinsha Film Corp.

\n

Okano attributes the surge in business to the strong alignment between the narrative-driven style of Japanese games and Chinese developers' increasing emphasis on story-rich experiences.

\n

He also mentioned another important factor. "Many Chinese game creators grew up watching Japanese anime. Naturally, their works incorporate elements that appeal to Japanese players, especially including their childhood idols for voice-overs," Okano said.

\n

Among the various needs of its Chinese clients, one word stands out — speed, according to Okano.

\n

"What Chinese game companies value most is our ability to respond immediately after they place an order," Okano said in an exclusive interview with China Daily. "Speed has become our top priority."

\n

In April, Tohokushinsha created within its dubbing and subtitling division a group dedicated to video game and anime sound production, Okano said.

\n

"Given the significant increase in demand — particularly from game companies in China — we have taken steps to strengthen our organizational structure accordingly. Specifically, we have established a new team dedicated to managing production and coordination, comprising 35 specialized staff members who possess a deep understanding of the production process," Okano said.

\n

A key task for Okano's team is to secure popular voice actors in time for Chinese game developers.

\n

Okano said that booking top Japanese voice actors is extremely difficult and the main challenge is coordinating schedules.

\n

"While some voice actors may agree to appear in a project if it's a one-off session, they often decline when they learn it's an ongoing series — simply because they can't commit to long-term schedules. This makes planning and communication even more essential," Okano said.

\n

The company is actively developing its in-house staff, including directors who are currently studying Chinese, with the aim of enabling them to handle both Japanese and Chinese dialogue direction, he said.

\n

More opportunities

\n

The collaboration does not end at voice work.

\n

For Tohokushinsha, last year's China Digital Entertainment Expo& Conference — also known as ChinaJoy — highlighted both the demand for high-quality voice production and opportunities for deeper cooperation with Chinese developers.

\n

"Chinese developers showed strong interest in voice recording and local promotion strategies for Japan," Okano said.

\n

The company's dedicated promotion production division received very positive feedback, prompting Tohokushinsha to double staff and expand its booth at the expo this year.

\n

Over the next two to three years, it plans to support them with both high-quality sound production and tailored promotional efforts.

\n

houjunjie@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

victor@chinadailyafrica.com

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Firefighters spray hoses at a gas tanker that exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday. At least three people were killed and more than 90 others injured in the explosion, local authorities said.

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Firefighters spray hoses at a gas tanker that exploded under a highway overpass in Mexico City on Wednesday. At least three people were killed and more than 90 others injured in the explosion, local authorities said.

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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

\n

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Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has announced the expansion of its global five-day delivery service to six new key markets in Europe and Asia.

\n

This is part of its broader push to boost logistics and delivery efficiency overseas.

\n

Consumers in six countries — Vietnam, Hungary, Singapore, Qatar, the Philippines and Austria — will enjoy a more convenient delivery experience for cross-border parcels by the end of the year, with the shortest delivery time being just five days.

\n

The service is now available to all cross-border e-commerce platforms and overseas merchants, marking another breakthrough in Cainiao's push to build a global smart logistics network, and a key milestone in the company's globalization efforts.

\n

Cainiao first unveiled the delivery service in September 2023 in four European markets — Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium — to enhance the efficiency and reliability of cross-border e-commerce logistics in Europe.

\n

Wan Lin, CEO of Cainiao, said, "We will continue to focus on four core areas, namely, global supply chains, cross-border logistics, local delivery in overseas markets and logistics technology."

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The company will continue to consolidate its domestic supply chains, while upgrading overseas warehouse operations and supporting Chinese brands in expanding their footprint abroad, Wan said during the 2025 Global Smart Logistics Summit, which opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Wednesday.

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In cross-border logistics, Cainiao has continuously improved its global delivery networks, and intensified its presence in main air cargo routes covering Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

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It is also expanding local delivery operations in nine key markets, including Spain, France, the United States and Mexico, offering diversified services, such as next-day delivery and weekend delivery.

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Wan acknowledged short-term challenges for global e-commerce but expressed confidence in long-term growth, driven by a rising e-commerce penetration rate and evolving business models worldwide.

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Xiong Wei, vice-president of Cainiao and general manager of the cross-border logistics division of Cainiao, said the company has built a cross-border logistics network covering more than 200 countries and regions and provides fulfillment services for 90 percent of the world's leading cross-border e-commerce platforms, adding that the global five-day delivery services will be expanded to more core e-commerce markets worldwide.

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Moreover, Cainiao has inked a long-term strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, a leading international air cargo carrier, aiming to enhance the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce logistics and meet the growing demand for faster and more reliable delivery services.

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Leveraging Qatar Airways Cargo's extensive global network and operational capabilities, Cainiao will more than double the number of cargo flights on key routes from China to Europe each week, to improve the shopping experience for overseas consumers.

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Zhang Zhouping, an independent analyst who has been tracking the cross-border e-commerce sector for more than a decade, said Cainiao's plans to expand its global five-day delivery service align with the current development trend of cross-border e-commerce, and lay a solid foundation for Alibaba's globalization strategy.

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Zhang said establishing logistics infrastructure abroad will help improve cross-border delivery efficiency, reduce the operating costs of online retailers and facilitate the development of the global e-commerce sector.

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fanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn

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Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has announced the expansion of its global five-day delivery service to six new key markets in Europe and Asia.

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This is part of its broader push to boost logistics and delivery efficiency overseas.

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Consumers in six countries — Vietnam, Hungary, Singapore, Qatar, the Philippines and Austria — will enjoy a more convenient delivery experience for cross-border parcels by the end of the year, with the shortest delivery time being just five days.

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The service is now available to all cross-border e-commerce platforms and overseas merchants, marking another breakthrough in Cainiao's push to build a global smart logistics network, and a key milestone in the company's globalization efforts.

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Cainiao first unveiled the delivery service in September 2023 in four European markets — Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Belgium — to enhance the efficiency and reliability of cross-border e-commerce logistics in Europe.

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Wan Lin, CEO of Cainiao, said, "We will continue to focus on four core areas, namely, global supply chains, cross-border logistics, local delivery in overseas markets and logistics technology."

\n

The company will continue to consolidate its domestic supply chains, while upgrading overseas warehouse operations and supporting Chinese brands in expanding their footprint abroad, Wan said during the 2025 Global Smart Logistics Summit, which opened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Wednesday.

\n

In cross-border logistics, Cainiao has continuously improved its global delivery networks, and intensified its presence in main air cargo routes covering Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.

\n

It is also expanding local delivery operations in nine key markets, including Spain, France, the United States and Mexico, offering diversified services, such as next-day delivery and weekend delivery.

\n

Wan acknowledged short-term challenges for global e-commerce but expressed confidence in long-term growth, driven by a rising e-commerce penetration rate and evolving business models worldwide.

\n

Xiong Wei, vice-president of Cainiao and general manager of the cross-border logistics division of Cainiao, said the company has built a cross-border logistics network covering more than 200 countries and regions and provides fulfillment services for 90 percent of the world's leading cross-border e-commerce platforms, adding that the global five-day delivery services will be expanded to more core e-commerce markets worldwide.

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Moreover, Cainiao has inked a long-term strategic partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, a leading international air cargo carrier, aiming to enhance the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce logistics and meet the growing demand for faster and more reliable delivery services.

\n

Leveraging Qatar Airways Cargo's extensive global network and operational capabilities, Cainiao will more than double the number of cargo flights on key routes from China to Europe each week, to improve the shopping experience for overseas consumers.

\n

Zhang Zhouping, an independent analyst who has been tracking the cross-border e-commerce sector for more than a decade, said Cainiao's plans to expand its global five-day delivery service align with the current development trend of cross-border e-commerce, and lay a solid foundation for Alibaba's globalization strategy.

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Zhang said establishing logistics infrastructure abroad will help improve cross-border delivery efficiency, reduce the operating costs of online retailers and facilitate the development of the global e-commerce sector.

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fanfeifei@chinadaily.com.cn

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

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