From dfd8d872e370c8ab21dbbc25fe01b0715153b0f8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: CrazyJasonwell Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:48:06 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] vault backup: 2025-08-17 10:48:06 --- .obsidian/plugins/rss-reader/data.json | 2948 ++++++++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 1760 insertions(+), 1188 deletions(-) diff --git a/.obsidian/plugins/rss-reader/data.json b/.obsidian/plugins/rss-reader/data.json index 65de7922..50a72cc6 100644 --- a/.obsidian/plugins/rss-reader/data.json +++ b/.obsidian/plugins/rss-reader/data.json @@ -103,6 +103,1766 @@ "image": null, "description": "少数派致力于更好地运用数字产品或科学方法，帮助用户提升工作效率和生活品质", "items": [ + { + "title": "001FRONT - Heroic rescue forges lasting friendship", + "description": "

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This series of special reports by China Daily presents how and why China cherishes and keeps revisiting the wartime friendship with its foreign friends.

\n

Denise Wynne, a 76-year-old woman from Britain, has long been advocating for raising public awareness of a Japanese wartime atrocity and the Chinese people's rescue of prisoners of war, including her father, from a sinking ship in 1942.

\n

In October 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a cargo vessel requisitioned by the Japanese army to transfer more than 1,800 British POWs from Hong Kong to Japan, was torpedoed by US forces off Dongji Island of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province.

\n

As the ship started to sink, Japanese soldiers tried to prevent their prisoners from escaping before abandoning the ship. Over 800 British POWs drowned or were shot dead by the Japanese troops, and Chinese fishermen risked their lives and saved 384 British POWs.

\n

Wynne's father, Dennis Morley, passed away in 2021, and she noted that he was the last survivor of the Lisbon Maru. "Before he died, he told me to honor the Dongji fishermen on his behalf," Wynne said.

\n

"My father was very emotional to think of all the POWs being trapped below deck and the ship was sinking. Then to finally escape and jump into the sea to be shot by the Japanese!" she wrote in a letter sent to the production team of Dongji Rescue, a movie that recalls the Lisbon Maru incident and is now being shown in China.

\n

"My dad remembered the Chinese fishermen as being angels coming along to rescue them all out of the hell, because he said it really was a hell," she said.

\n

During his state visit to Britain in 2015, President Xi Jinping took the Chinese fishermen's rescue of POWs on the Lisbon Maru as an example, stressing that the friendship forged by the Chinese and British people during the war will never fade and has become a valuable asset in bilateral ties.

\n

In 2022, Wynne wrote to Xi to express her support for building on the friendship between generations of British and Chinese people.

\n

In her letter, Wynne suggested a monument be built in Zhoushan to allow people to pay tribute to the brave Chinese fishermen and the British soldiers who were entombed in the sea beneath.

\n

Xi, in a reply letter, encouraged family members of the survivors to make efforts to further advance the bilateral friendship. He told Wynne that he had instructed relevant departments to look into her proposal of building a monument in Zhoushan for the Lisbon Maru rescue.

\n

In May, Wynne traveled to China to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Memorial for Dongji Fishermen's Rescue of British Prisoners of War in Zhoushan.

\n

When recalling the moment she opened and read the reply letter from Xi, Wynne said she was moved to tears, and she expressed her appreciation for Xi's honoring of his words. "I'm very honored that he replied to me. President Xi said he would look into it, and … he has done it," she said.

\n

As a witness of this special bond forged between the two peoples because of the wartime rescue, Zheng Zeguang, Chinese ambassador to the UK, met Wynne at her home in 2022 to deliver Xi's reply letter to her.

\n

Zheng also attended events related to the Lisbon Maru, including a Spring Festival reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in the UK for the families of Lisbon Maru survivors in February and the premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru in March in the UK.

\n

When attending and addressing a reception held last month by the embassy to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zheng said "it should never be forgotten that China and the UK were allies and fought shoulder to shoulder during the war", and the peoples of China and the UK "made enormous contributions to the global victory against fascism".

\n

He revisited the story of the Lisbon Maru rescue in 1942, noting that in the same year, the Chinese Expeditionary Force successfully rescued British troops besieged by the Japanese army in Myanmar.

\n

"We should remember history, honor those fallen heroes, cherish peace and strive for a better future, and this is why China holds a series of important commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War," he said.

\n

As this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Zheng said countries must "resolutely defend the outcomes of the victory in World War II, firmly uphold true multilateralism and steadfastly safeguard world peace, stability, fairness and justice".

\n

Anthony Jones, chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, is the grandson of Thomas Theodore Jones, a Lisbon Maru survivor and a UK Royal Navy telegraphist. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the memorial in Zhoushan in May.

\n

"Amid the horror of that day, a light of humanity shone through — the bravery of local Chinese fishermen, who risked their lives to save strangers. They went out in small boats, pulling men from the water, showing courage and compassion that will never be forgotten," he said at the ceremony.

\n

He voiced appreciation for all those who have a connection to the tragedy — descendants, researchers, supporters, filmmakers and "those who have worked tirelessly to ensure this history is not forgotten".

\n

"Your dedication helps keep the memory of the Lisbon Maru alive, and your efforts are woven into the legacy we honor here today," he said.

\n

Such lasting efforts made by the Chinese and British people in preserving evidence of the wartime atrocity and revisiting the friendship forged through rescue are now making a difference.

\n

Following its UK premiere in March, the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru hit screens at cinemas in Britain on Friday.

\n

A review of the documentary by Phil Hoad in The Guardian said the British wartime tragedy has been "told with potent empathy", and the documentary "excavates the emotional wreckage on all sides".

\n

Hoad mentioned the prevalent silence practiced by the tragedy's survivors, "including the Japanese civilian captain later convicted for his role", and that their descendants "knew nothing about the ordeal" before the facts were brought to light.

\n

British actor Kevin Lee starred in the movie Dongji Rescue, and his character is based on a real British high-ranking POW.

\n

"When I first read the script, I was shocked," Lee told Variety in a recent interview.

\n

"I'd never heard of the Lisbon Maru incident, yet here was this deeply moving story of ordinary Chinese fishermen risking everything to save British POWs. As a Brit who's lived in China for over a decade, it hit me on many levels," he said.

\n

Lee has played antagonists in some Chinese films. "But Dongji Rescue let me step into truth and empathy," he said.

\n

zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This series of special reports by China Daily presents how and why China cherishes and keeps revisiting the wartime friendship with its foreign friends.

\n

Denise Wynne, a 76-year-old woman from Britain, has long been advocating for raising public awareness of a Japanese wartime atrocity and the Chinese people's rescue of prisoners of war, including her father, from a sinking ship in 1942.

\n

In October 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a cargo vessel requisitioned by the Japanese army to transfer more than 1,800 British POWs from Hong Kong to Japan, was torpedoed by US forces off Dongji Island of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province.

\n

As the ship started to sink, Japanese soldiers tried to prevent their prisoners from escaping before abandoning the ship. Over 800 British POWs drowned or were shot dead by the Japanese troops, and Chinese fishermen risked their lives and saved 384 British POWs.

\n

Wynne's father, Dennis Morley, passed away in 2021, and she noted that he was the last survivor of the Lisbon Maru. "Before he died, he told me to honor the Dongji fishermen on his behalf," Wynne said.

\n

"My father was very emotional to think of all the POWs being trapped below deck and the ship was sinking. Then to finally escape and jump into the sea to be shot by the Japanese!" she wrote in a letter sent to the production team of Dongji Rescue, a movie that recalls the Lisbon Maru incident and is now being shown in China.

\n

"My dad remembered the Chinese fishermen as being angels coming along to rescue them all out of the hell, because he said it really was a hell," she said.

\n

During his state visit to Britain in 2015, President Xi Jinping took the Chinese fishermen's rescue of POWs on the Lisbon Maru as an example, stressing that the friendship forged by the Chinese and British people during the war will never fade and has become a valuable asset in bilateral ties.

\n

In 2022, Wynne wrote to Xi to express her support for building on the friendship between generations of British and Chinese people.

\n

In her letter, Wynne suggested a monument be built in Zhoushan to allow people to pay tribute to the brave Chinese fishermen and the British soldiers who were entombed in the sea beneath.

\n

Xi, in a reply letter, encouraged family members of the survivors to make efforts to further advance the bilateral friendship. He told Wynne that he had instructed relevant departments to look into her proposal of building a monument in Zhoushan for the Lisbon Maru rescue.

\n

In May, Wynne traveled to China to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Memorial for Dongji Fishermen's Rescue of British Prisoners of War in Zhoushan.

\n

When recalling the moment she opened and read the reply letter from Xi, Wynne said she was moved to tears, and she expressed her appreciation for Xi's honoring of his words. "I'm very honored that he replied to me. President Xi said he would look into it, and … he has done it," she said.

\n

As a witness of this special bond forged between the two peoples because of the wartime rescue, Zheng Zeguang, Chinese ambassador to the UK, met Wynne at her home in 2022 to deliver Xi's reply letter to her.

\n

Zheng also attended events related to the Lisbon Maru, including a Spring Festival reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in the UK for the families of Lisbon Maru survivors in February and the premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru in March in the UK.

\n

When attending and addressing a reception held last month by the embassy to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zheng said "it should never be forgotten that China and the UK were allies and fought shoulder to shoulder during the war", and the peoples of China and the UK "made enormous contributions to the global victory against fascism".

\n

He revisited the story of the Lisbon Maru rescue in 1942, noting that in the same year, the Chinese Expeditionary Force successfully rescued British troops besieged by the Japanese army in Myanmar.

\n

"We should remember history, honor those fallen heroes, cherish peace and strive for a better future, and this is why China holds a series of important commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War," he said.

\n

As this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Zheng said countries must "resolutely defend the outcomes of the victory in World War II, firmly uphold true multilateralism and steadfastly safeguard world peace, stability, fairness and justice".

\n

Anthony Jones, chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, is the grandson of Thomas Theodore Jones, a Lisbon Maru survivor and a UK Royal Navy telegraphist. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the memorial in Zhoushan in May.

\n

"Amid the horror of that day, a light of humanity shone through — the bravery of local Chinese fishermen, who risked their lives to save strangers. They went out in small boats, pulling men from the water, showing courage and compassion that will never be forgotten," he said at the ceremony.

\n

He voiced appreciation for all those who have a connection to the tragedy — descendants, researchers, supporters, filmmakers and "those who have worked tirelessly to ensure this history is not forgotten".

\n

"Your dedication helps keep the memory of the Lisbon Maru alive, and your efforts are woven into the legacy we honor here today," he said.

\n

Such lasting efforts made by the Chinese and British people in preserving evidence of the wartime atrocity and revisiting the friendship forged through rescue are now making a difference.

\n

Following its UK premiere in March, the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru hit screens at cinemas in Britain on Friday.

\n

A review of the documentary by Phil Hoad in The Guardian said the British wartime tragedy has been "told with potent empathy", and the documentary "excavates the emotional wreckage on all sides".

\n

Hoad mentioned the prevalent silence practiced by the tragedy's survivors, "including the Japanese civilian captain later convicted for his role", and that their descendants "knew nothing about the ordeal" before the facts were brought to light.

\n

British actor Kevin Lee starred in the movie Dongji Rescue, and his character is based on a real British high-ranking POW.

\n

"When I first read the script, I was shocked," Lee told Variety in a recent interview.

\n

"I'd never heard of the Lisbon Maru incident, yet here was this deeply moving story of ordinary Chinese fishermen risking everything to save British POWs. As a Brit who's lived in China for over a decade, it hit me on many levels," he said.

\n

Lee has played antagonists in some Chinese films. "But Dongji Rescue let me step into truth and empathy," he said.

\n

zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf1bed50ccabe1517a52.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "0ac970c674e39cb752792ec4e05b777f", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - New evidence revealed", + "description": "

Visitors take photos on Friday of newly unveiled evidence of Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare unit during World War II, at the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the exhibition hall.

\n

Photos exposing Japanese germ-warfare crimes are on display at the Exhibition Hall in Harbin on Friday. The new evidence includes 3,010 pages of archive documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards and eight letters. See story, page 2; see more, pages 4, 7

\n

", + "content": "

Visitors take photos on Friday of newly unveiled evidence of Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare unit during World War II, at the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the exhibition hall.

\n

Photos exposing Japanese germ-warfare crimes are on display at the Exhibition Hall in Harbin on Friday. The new evidence includes 3,010 pages of archive documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards and eight letters. See story, page 2; see more, pages 4, 7

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf1fed50ccabe1517a53.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "886bfdb6bf8aa038b940e621a29040d5", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - Experts say more policy stimulus may be needed", + "description": "

Additional policy stimulus may be needed later this year to reinforce the growth momentum of the Chinese economy and support employment, as July data pointed to renewed downward pressures, economists and analysts said.

\n

While extreme weather weighed on overall economic activity last month, the robust expansion in high-end manufacturing, resilient export growth and improving capital market sentiment have still pointed to a steady outlook for high-quality development, they added.

\n

Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, said economic momentum remained stable but eased in July as domestic consumption and investment slowed amid high temperatures and flooding in some regions, the fading impact of consumption subsidies and the continuous adjustment in the property market.

\n

"Looking ahead, to maintain the stability of the macroeconomy and the job market, major new stimulus measures might be introduced around the start of the fourth quarter," he said.

\n

Possible measures could include stronger fiscal support, interest rate cuts and more forceful steps to stabilize the property market, Wang added.

\n

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, pledged on Friday in its second-quarter monetary policy report that it will strive for better implementation of the moderately loose monetary policy, maintain abundant liquidity, reduce the cost of bank liabilities and promote a decline in overall social financing costs.

\n

Figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Chinese economy maintained its overall stability but showed signs of softening, with industrial output up by 5.7 percent year-on-year in July, down from 6.8 percent in June.

\n

Retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 3.7 percent year-on-year in July versus a 4.8 percent rise in June, while the surveyed urban unemployment rate came in at 5.2 percent in July, up from 5 percent a month earlier, the NBS said.

\n

"The foundation for economic recovery and improvement still needs to be consolidated," said Fu Linghui, spokesman and chief economist at the NBS.

\n

Authorities should maintain policy continuity and stability, and focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations to promote steady and healthy economic development, Fu said.

\n

Despite the headwinds, Fu said that China's economy has maintained a trajectory of stability with improvement, with innovation driving the growth of new economic dynamics and export resilience expected to be sustained by a string of favorable conditions in the second half.

\n

The NBS data showed that the expansion of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing remained strong at 8.4 percent and 9.3 percent year-on-year in July, respectively.

\n

China's goods exports expanded by 8 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms last month, up from 7.2 percent in June, the bureau said, with diversified export destinations, upgraded industrial capacity and policies to stabilize trade offsetting the impact of persistent trade protectionism.

\n

Resilience is also evident in the robust performance of China's A-share market. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up by 0.83 percent to close at 3,696.77 points on Friday, rising by 3.46 percent so far this month.

\n

Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said he expects macroeconomic policies to continue bolstering the economy in the second half, with a focus on advancing key infrastructure investment projects and improving people's living standards, as reflected by the recent launch of subsidies for consumer loans and childcare.

\n

Wen added that despite disruptions to economic activity in July, expansion in industrial production and services activity in the January-July period remained above 5 percent, keeping the full-year GDP growth target of around 5 percent within reach under sustained policy support.

\n

zhoulanxv@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Additional policy stimulus may be needed later this year to reinforce the growth momentum of the Chinese economy and support employment, as July data pointed to renewed downward pressures, economists and analysts said.

\n

While extreme weather weighed on overall economic activity last month, the robust expansion in high-end manufacturing, resilient export growth and improving capital market sentiment have still pointed to a steady outlook for high-quality development, they added.

\n

Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, said economic momentum remained stable but eased in July as domestic consumption and investment slowed amid high temperatures and flooding in some regions, the fading impact of consumption subsidies and the continuous adjustment in the property market.

\n

"Looking ahead, to maintain the stability of the macroeconomy and the job market, major new stimulus measures might be introduced around the start of the fourth quarter," he said.

\n

Possible measures could include stronger fiscal support, interest rate cuts and more forceful steps to stabilize the property market, Wang added.

\n

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, pledged on Friday in its second-quarter monetary policy report that it will strive for better implementation of the moderately loose monetary policy, maintain abundant liquidity, reduce the cost of bank liabilities and promote a decline in overall social financing costs.

\n

Figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Chinese economy maintained its overall stability but showed signs of softening, with industrial output up by 5.7 percent year-on-year in July, down from 6.8 percent in June.

\n

Retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 3.7 percent year-on-year in July versus a 4.8 percent rise in June, while the surveyed urban unemployment rate came in at 5.2 percent in July, up from 5 percent a month earlier, the NBS said.

\n

"The foundation for economic recovery and improvement still needs to be consolidated," said Fu Linghui, spokesman and chief economist at the NBS.

\n

Authorities should maintain policy continuity and stability, and focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations to promote steady and healthy economic development, Fu said.

\n

Despite the headwinds, Fu said that China's economy has maintained a trajectory of stability with improvement, with innovation driving the growth of new economic dynamics and export resilience expected to be sustained by a string of favorable conditions in the second half.

\n

The NBS data showed that the expansion of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing remained strong at 8.4 percent and 9.3 percent year-on-year in July, respectively.

\n

China's goods exports expanded by 8 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms last month, up from 7.2 percent in June, the bureau said, with diversified export destinations, upgraded industrial capacity and policies to stabilize trade offsetting the impact of persistent trade protectionism.

\n

Resilience is also evident in the robust performance of China's A-share market. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up by 0.83 percent to close at 3,696.77 points on Friday, rising by 3.46 percent so far this month.

\n

Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said he expects macroeconomic policies to continue bolstering the economy in the second half, with a focus on advancing key infrastructure investment projects and improving people's living standards, as reflected by the recent launch of subsidies for consumer loans and childcare.

\n

Wen added that despite disruptions to economic activity in July, expansion in industrial production and services activity in the January-July period remained above 5 percent, keeping the full-year GDP growth target of around 5 percent within reach under sustained policy support.

\n

zhoulanxv@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf24ed50ccabe1517a54.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "ab6513c15dc484b2ba047a5d1d1a8f77", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - World Games blend sports, cultural discoveries", + "description": "

A foreigner participating in the 12th World Games experiences tea art in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

\n

As the 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, approach their closing ceremony on Sunday, athletes will take home more than just medals and glory — they will also carry indelible memories of China's profound culture.

\n

Cecilia Jaques, an athlete from the Brazilian women's fistball team, has paid frequent visits with her teammates to a cultural bazaar in the World Games Village, which exudes the charm of ancient traditions.

\n

There, they can immerse themselves in diverse cultural activities, such as learning Chinese calligraphy and painting, wearing traditional Chinese attire, practicing tai chi or Baduanjin exercises, a traditional Chinese form of aerobics, and experiencing traditional Chinese medical massage.

\n

The interactive workshops also allow them to learn Chinese intangible cultural heritage crafts, including bamboo weaving, embroidery, shadow puppetry and paper-cutting.

\n

"There are so many different activities every day, and we enjoyed them," Jaques said, adding that her favorite was a traditional woodblock printing workshop, where she learned to press intricate designs onto paper.

\n

"I didn't even know the exact name of the craft, but it was so nice," she said.

\n

Su Bo, deputy director of the games executive committee's World Games Village department, said that an average of over 900 people have participated in the interactive cultural activities every day.

\n

"All the handmade creations at the interactive workshops can be taken home as special gifts that carry the wonderful memories of the games," he said.

\n

The organizers also set up a "Chinese Bridge" language zone in the games village, which attracts over 600 daily visitors seeking to learn to speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, sing Chinese songs, cook Chinese dishes, and get a Chinese name, Su said.

\n

Meanwhile, the night cultural performances, which started on Aug 8, have seen the total participation of over 3,000 people as of Thursday, he added.

\n

Outside the games village, athletes and delegation officials have been discovering more cultural offerings in the city's urban area.

\n

Marie Stephan, a squash athlete from France, went on a city tour during competition breaks and was amazed by the stunning night views of Chengdu.

\n

"We went through an ancient corridor bridge and walked a bit downtown. It was really a nice experience," she said, adding that she also loves the local cuisine.

\n

Stephan said she is super happy that the games are being held in China this year. "We didn't have much time to do all the tourist activities, but I definitely think I'll come back to China for a tour of the whole country," she said.

\n

Wang Feng, head of the games executive committee's urban services department, said they offer seven urban cultural experience routes covering a total of 17 spots, with over 2,200 athletes and guests having registered to participate.

\n

The most popular route has turned out to be the one to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where more than 200 giant pandas live and visitors get to see them up close, Wang said.

\n

Another popular option is the nighttime tour route, which includes a bus ride to enjoy urban night views and taste hot pot, a cruise on the Jinjiang River for light shows, and finally a Sichuan opera face-changing performance at Wangjianglou Park, he added.

\n

Gao Yiqiang, deputy director of the games executive committee's publicity department (opening and closing ceremonies department), said that the World Games Plaza in Chengdu Eastern New Area has also been providing diverse cultural offerings since Aug 8.

\n

From artistic performances and sports demonstrations to technology exhibitions and hands-on experience of intangible cultural heritage crafts, the cultural activities have attracted a total of over 13,000 participants, Gao said.

\n

"By hosting all these cultural activities, we aim to facilitate cross-cultural exchanges and foster friendship among participants worldwide," he added.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

A foreigner participating in the 12th World Games experiences tea art in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

\n

As the 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, approach their closing ceremony on Sunday, athletes will take home more than just medals and glory — they will also carry indelible memories of China's profound culture.

\n

Cecilia Jaques, an athlete from the Brazilian women's fistball team, has paid frequent visits with her teammates to a cultural bazaar in the World Games Village, which exudes the charm of ancient traditions.

\n

There, they can immerse themselves in diverse cultural activities, such as learning Chinese calligraphy and painting, wearing traditional Chinese attire, practicing tai chi or Baduanjin exercises, a traditional Chinese form of aerobics, and experiencing traditional Chinese medical massage.

\n

The interactive workshops also allow them to learn Chinese intangible cultural heritage crafts, including bamboo weaving, embroidery, shadow puppetry and paper-cutting.

\n

"There are so many different activities every day, and we enjoyed them," Jaques said, adding that her favorite was a traditional woodblock printing workshop, where she learned to press intricate designs onto paper.

\n

"I didn't even know the exact name of the craft, but it was so nice," she said.

\n

Su Bo, deputy director of the games executive committee's World Games Village department, said that an average of over 900 people have participated in the interactive cultural activities every day.

\n

"All the handmade creations at the interactive workshops can be taken home as special gifts that carry the wonderful memories of the games," he said.

\n

The organizers also set up a "Chinese Bridge" language zone in the games village, which attracts over 600 daily visitors seeking to learn to speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, sing Chinese songs, cook Chinese dishes, and get a Chinese name, Su said.

\n

Meanwhile, the night cultural performances, which started on Aug 8, have seen the total participation of over 3,000 people as of Thursday, he added.

\n

Outside the games village, athletes and delegation officials have been discovering more cultural offerings in the city's urban area.

\n

Marie Stephan, a squash athlete from France, went on a city tour during competition breaks and was amazed by the stunning night views of Chengdu.

\n

"We went through an ancient corridor bridge and walked a bit downtown. It was really a nice experience," she said, adding that she also loves the local cuisine.

\n

Stephan said she is super happy that the games are being held in China this year. "We didn't have much time to do all the tourist activities, but I definitely think I'll come back to China for a tour of the whole country," she said.

\n

Wang Feng, head of the games executive committee's urban services department, said they offer seven urban cultural experience routes covering a total of 17 spots, with over 2,200 athletes and guests having registered to participate.

\n

The most popular route has turned out to be the one to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where more than 200 giant pandas live and visitors get to see them up close, Wang said.

\n

Another popular option is the nighttime tour route, which includes a bus ride to enjoy urban night views and taste hot pot, a cruise on the Jinjiang River for light shows, and finally a Sichuan opera face-changing performance at Wangjianglou Park, he added.

\n

Gao Yiqiang, deputy director of the games executive committee's publicity department (opening and closing ceremonies department), said that the World Games Plaza in Chengdu Eastern New Area has also been providing diverse cultural offerings since Aug 8.

\n

From artistic performances and sports demonstrations to technology exhibitions and hands-on experience of intangible cultural heritage crafts, the cultural activities have attracted a total of over 13,000 participants, Gao said.

\n

"By hosting all these cultural activities, we aim to facilitate cross-cultural exchanges and foster friendship among participants worldwide," he added.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf28ed50ccabe1517a55.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "a46f1b8860f3fa185630a0fbc521a955", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - Rocket engine test paves way for manned lunar mission", + "description": "

China conducted on Friday afternoon a key test on the propulsion system to be used in a new type of carrier rocket, which will be crucial in realizing China's plan to send astronauts to the moon.

\n

During the ignition test at around 3 pm at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Hainan province, seven powerful engines, packed inside a prototype first stage of the Long March 10 rocket, were ignited, completing several tasks and generating a great deal of data, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

\n

The agency said in a statement that the engines generated a massive combined thrust of nearly 1,000 metric tons during the event, setting a new domestic record for the most powerful engine ignition test.

\n

Zhu Pingping, an engineer from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp who took part in the test, said that in addition to the engines, the performance of heat-resistant structures and coating on the first stage was also checked and recorded during the test.

\n

According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the Long March 10 is a brand-new type of launch vehicle and will be tasked with launching the country's new-generation crewed spacecraft and the lunar landing module.

\n

The rocket is expected to be ready for its maiden flight around 2027.

\n

The moon-mission rocket will consist of a core booster and several side boosters and will be 92.5 meters tall, which is roughly the height of a 32-story residential building, and five meters wide. The gigantic vehicle will have a liftoff weight of 2,189 metric tons and a thrust of 2,678 tons.

\n

It will be capable of transporting spacecraft weighing at least 27 tons to an Earth-moon transfer trajectory, according to designers.

\n

The rocket will also have a variant, the Long March 10A, which will not have side boosters. The Long March 10A, which will have a reusable first stage, will be 67 meters tall and have a liftoff weight of about 740 tons.

\n

With a carrying capacity of 14 tons, it will be used to transport astronauts or cargoes to the Tiangong space station in low-Earth orbit, according to designers.

\n

China's roadmap for its first manned lunar expedition involves two Long March 10 launches from the Wenchang spaceport to transport a landing module and a manned spacecraft into lunar orbit.

\n

After reaching their preset orbital positions, the landing module and the spacecraft carrying astronauts will rendezvous and dock with each other. Two crew members will enter the landing module, which will then undock and descend toward the lunar surface for an engine-assisted soft landing.

\n

On the lunar surface, the astronauts will drive a rover to carry out scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon the completion of their assignments, they will return to the landing module, which will fly them back to their spaceship waiting in lunar orbit.

\n

In the final stage, the astronauts will carry the samples into their spacecraft, which will then undock and return the crew to Earth.

\n

zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

China conducted on Friday afternoon a key test on the propulsion system to be used in a new type of carrier rocket, which will be crucial in realizing China's plan to send astronauts to the moon.

\n

During the ignition test at around 3 pm at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Hainan province, seven powerful engines, packed inside a prototype first stage of the Long March 10 rocket, were ignited, completing several tasks and generating a great deal of data, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

\n

The agency said in a statement that the engines generated a massive combined thrust of nearly 1,000 metric tons during the event, setting a new domestic record for the most powerful engine ignition test.

\n

Zhu Pingping, an engineer from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp who took part in the test, said that in addition to the engines, the performance of heat-resistant structures and coating on the first stage was also checked and recorded during the test.

\n

According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the Long March 10 is a brand-new type of launch vehicle and will be tasked with launching the country's new-generation crewed spacecraft and the lunar landing module.

\n

The rocket is expected to be ready for its maiden flight around 2027.

\n

The moon-mission rocket will consist of a core booster and several side boosters and will be 92.5 meters tall, which is roughly the height of a 32-story residential building, and five meters wide. The gigantic vehicle will have a liftoff weight of 2,189 metric tons and a thrust of 2,678 tons.

\n

It will be capable of transporting spacecraft weighing at least 27 tons to an Earth-moon transfer trajectory, according to designers.

\n

The rocket will also have a variant, the Long March 10A, which will not have side boosters. The Long March 10A, which will have a reusable first stage, will be 67 meters tall and have a liftoff weight of about 740 tons.

\n

With a carrying capacity of 14 tons, it will be used to transport astronauts or cargoes to the Tiangong space station in low-Earth orbit, according to designers.

\n

China's roadmap for its first manned lunar expedition involves two Long March 10 launches from the Wenchang spaceport to transport a landing module and a manned spacecraft into lunar orbit.

\n

After reaching their preset orbital positions, the landing module and the spacecraft carrying astronauts will rendezvous and dock with each other. Two crew members will enter the landing module, which will then undock and descend toward the lunar surface for an engine-assisted soft landing.

\n

On the lunar surface, the astronauts will drive a rover to carry out scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon the completion of their assignments, they will return to the landing module, which will fly them back to their spaceship waiting in lunar orbit.

\n

In the final stage, the astronauts will carry the samples into their spacecraft, which will then undock and return the crew to Earth.

\n

zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf2ced50ccabe1517a56.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "da6f850e6aea355f0c15690b9a7e3caf", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "002CHINA - New evidence of Japanese germ warfare made public", + "description": "

New evidence detailing the atrocities committed by Unit 731, the notorious germ warfare detachment of the Imperial Japanese Army, was made public on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, exposing Japanese germ warfare crimes in detail.

\n

The latest release comprises 3,010 pages of archival documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards, and eight letters, most of which have been shown to the public for the first time.

\n

The materials involve multiple military and medical institutions, including the Imperial Japanese Army Medical School, Unit 731 in Harbin, Unit 1644 in Nanjing of Jiangsu province, and Unit 8604 in Guangzhou of Guangdong province.

\n

They cover a broad range of topics, from personnel rosters and daily life records to pathological dissection manuals, photographic archives, and combat handbooks used during Japan's biological warfare campaigns.

\n

According to Jin Chengmin, curator of the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army, the latest evidence is drawn from three main sources, including official Japanese archives, oral testimonies from former Unit 731 members, and evidence collected from Japanese private sources, Xinhua News Agency reported.

\n

The combined textual, photographic, oral and physical evidence offers direct proof of the existence of Unit 731 and its organizational structure, scale, and personnel.

\n

It reveals extensive collaboration between certain government, military, medical and academic sectors of Japan in waging biological warfare.

\n

The new evidence and historical materials reveal further details of Japan's germ warfare system, and prove again that the existence of Unit 731 was a top-down, premeditated and organized state crime, Jin said.

\n

For decades, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army has conducted investigations across China and abroad to collect evidence of Japan's wartime biological warfare.

\n

Its work has extended to Japan, the United States, Russia and Germany, preserving over 423 hours of oral testimony from former Unit 731 members and amassing more than 300,000 pages of documents.

\n

Established in Harbin in 1933, Unit 731 served as the nerve center of Japan's germ warfare during World War II.

\n

Operating under the guise of "epidemic prevention", it carried out inhumane human experiments, inflicting extreme suffering on victims from multiple countries.

\n

To further expose these crimes, the exhibition hall announced on Friday that it will open a special exhibition showcasing 3,482 pages of documents and 662 artifacts collected over the past decade from China, Japan, the US and Russia.

\n

Friday also saw the launch of an illustrated catalogue of the cultural relics from the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731. Published in Chinese, Korean, English, Russian and Japanese, the comprehensive volume compiles decades of archaeological discoveries, field investigations, cross-border evidence collection and artifact donations.

\n

Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II in 1945, and the 40th anniversary of the exhibition hall's establishment in 1985.

\n

Contact the writers at guoyanqi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

New evidence detailing the atrocities committed by Unit 731, the notorious germ warfare detachment of the Imperial Japanese Army, was made public on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, exposing Japanese germ warfare crimes in detail.

\n

The latest release comprises 3,010 pages of archival documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards, and eight letters, most of which have been shown to the public for the first time.

\n

The materials involve multiple military and medical institutions, including the Imperial Japanese Army Medical School, Unit 731 in Harbin, Unit 1644 in Nanjing of Jiangsu province, and Unit 8604 in Guangzhou of Guangdong province.

\n

They cover a broad range of topics, from personnel rosters and daily life records to pathological dissection manuals, photographic archives, and combat handbooks used during Japan's biological warfare campaigns.

\n

According to Jin Chengmin, curator of the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army, the latest evidence is drawn from three main sources, including official Japanese archives, oral testimonies from former Unit 731 members, and evidence collected from Japanese private sources, Xinhua News Agency reported.

\n

The combined textual, photographic, oral and physical evidence offers direct proof of the existence of Unit 731 and its organizational structure, scale, and personnel.

\n

It reveals extensive collaboration between certain government, military, medical and academic sectors of Japan in waging biological warfare.

\n

The new evidence and historical materials reveal further details of Japan's germ warfare system, and prove again that the existence of Unit 731 was a top-down, premeditated and organized state crime, Jin said.

\n

For decades, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army has conducted investigations across China and abroad to collect evidence of Japan's wartime biological warfare.

\n

Its work has extended to Japan, the United States, Russia and Germany, preserving over 423 hours of oral testimony from former Unit 731 members and amassing more than 300,000 pages of documents.

\n

Established in Harbin in 1933, Unit 731 served as the nerve center of Japan's germ warfare during World War II.

\n

Operating under the guise of "epidemic prevention", it carried out inhumane human experiments, inflicting extreme suffering on victims from multiple countries.

\n

To further expose these crimes, the exhibition hall announced on Friday that it will open a special exhibition showcasing 3,482 pages of documents and 662 artifacts collected over the past decade from China, Japan, the US and Russia.

\n

Friday also saw the launch of an illustrated catalogue of the cultural relics from the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731. Published in Chinese, Korean, English, Russian and Japanese, the comprehensive volume compiles decades of archaeological discoveries, field investigations, cross-border evidence collection and artifact donations.

\n

Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II in 1945, and the 40th anniversary of the exhibition hall's establishment in 1985.

\n

Contact the writers at guoyanqi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf31ed50ccabe1517a57.htm#002CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6246ce78c2bc2f9e127fe9b4503bd659", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "002CHINA - Cultivating interest", + "description": "

Visitors view handmade artifacts at the China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo (Trade) in Changchun, Jilin province. The 10-day event, inaugurated at the Changchun modern agricultural park on Friday, drew many visitors interested in experiencing modern farming techniques and high-quality agricultural products up close.

\n

", + "content": "

Visitors view handmade artifacts at the China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo (Trade) in Changchun, Jilin province. The 10-day event, inaugurated at the Changchun modern agricultural park on Friday, drew many visitors interested in experiencing modern farming techniques and high-quality agricultural products up close.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf35ed50ccabe1517a58.htm#002CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "11c732e518b67ba350c82b0eb2949b4a", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "002CHINA - Drive against harm to wildlife intensifies", + "description": "

Rescued nationally protected wild birds are released during an activity in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Wednesday. Over 30 birds from 5 different species were released at the event.

\n

Police in China have investigated more than 7,000 criminal cases of harm to birds and other wild animals so far this year, capturing more than 11,000 suspects, the Ministry of Public Security said.

\n

Through continuous campaigns in recent years, police across the country have responded harshly to criminal activities harming wild animals, the ministry said in a statement on Friday, which marked National Ecology Day, and disclosed five typical cases harming wild birds.

\n

In one of the cases, in October 2023, police in Gaizhou, Liaoning province, captured 10 people suspected of hunting wild birds.

\n

The police confiscated from the suspects 31 wild birds under second-class State protection and more than 25,000 wild birds that are of important ecological, scientific and social value.

\n

From September to October in 2023, these people used nets and other tools to hunt wild birds in no-hunting zones or during hunting moratoriums, and purchased, transported and sold wild birds illegally, the ministry said.

\n

In another case, police in Jianli, Hubei province, captured 50 people suspected of illegal hunting, purchasing and selling of wild birds in October 2024.

\n

The police seized over 2,600 yellow-breasted buntings, which are classified as State first-class protected animals, along with a total of 28,800 protected animals like the yellow-throated bunting and black-faced bunting. Additionally, they confiscated over 40 sets of trapping equipment and more than 150 nets.

\n

Investigations by local public security authorities showed that from June to October in 2024, a suspect surnamed Zeng and another surnamed Zhang had others hunt protected wild birds in Jianli, and shipped the birds outside Hubei province to sell them, the ministry said.

\n

A third case was cracked in December 2023 by police in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, where six people suspected of hunting eagles and Chinese hwameis were captured.

\n

Despite being fully aware that eagles and Chinese hwameis are wildlife under special State protection, the suspects traveled to different places in the country to purchase, transport and sell them for personal breeding and profit without obtaining permits from relevant authorities, the ministry said.

\n

They were also said to have trained and manipulated eagles to hunt other wild birds, livestreamed Chinese hwamei fighting and organized online gambling.

\n

China has a list of species of wild animals, including birds, which it places under special State protection. Animals on the list are subject to first or second-class State protection.

\n

It also has an extensive list of terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific and social value. Listed animals are also placed under strict protection.

\n

In order to protect biodiversity, the Ministry of Public Security has recently initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at combating criminal activities that harm State-protected wildlife, including birds. This campaign calls for a rigorous crackdown on such illegal activities to ensure the preservation of these species.

\n

wangqingyun@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Rescued nationally protected wild birds are released during an activity in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Wednesday. Over 30 birds from 5 different species were released at the event.

\n

Police in China have investigated more than 7,000 criminal cases of harm to birds and other wild animals so far this year, capturing more than 11,000 suspects, the Ministry of Public Security said.

\n

Through continuous campaigns in recent years, police across the country have responded harshly to criminal activities harming wild animals, the ministry said in a statement on Friday, which marked National Ecology Day, and disclosed five typical cases harming wild birds.

\n

In one of the cases, in October 2023, police in Gaizhou, Liaoning province, captured 10 people suspected of hunting wild birds.

\n

The police confiscated from the suspects 31 wild birds under second-class State protection and more than 25,000 wild birds that are of important ecological, scientific and social value.

\n

From September to October in 2023, these people used nets and other tools to hunt wild birds in no-hunting zones or during hunting moratoriums, and purchased, transported and sold wild birds illegally, the ministry said.

\n

In another case, police in Jianli, Hubei province, captured 50 people suspected of illegal hunting, purchasing and selling of wild birds in October 2024.

\n

The police seized over 2,600 yellow-breasted buntings, which are classified as State first-class protected animals, along with a total of 28,800 protected animals like the yellow-throated bunting and black-faced bunting. Additionally, they confiscated over 40 sets of trapping equipment and more than 150 nets.

\n

Investigations by local public security authorities showed that from June to October in 2024, a suspect surnamed Zeng and another surnamed Zhang had others hunt protected wild birds in Jianli, and shipped the birds outside Hubei province to sell them, the ministry said.

\n

A third case was cracked in December 2023 by police in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, where six people suspected of hunting eagles and Chinese hwameis were captured.

\n

Despite being fully aware that eagles and Chinese hwameis are wildlife under special State protection, the suspects traveled to different places in the country to purchase, transport and sell them for personal breeding and profit without obtaining permits from relevant authorities, the ministry said.

\n

They were also said to have trained and manipulated eagles to hunt other wild birds, livestreamed Chinese hwamei fighting and organized online gambling.

\n

China has a list of species of wild animals, including birds, which it places under special State protection. Animals on the list are subject to first or second-class State protection.

\n

It also has an extensive list of terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific and social value. Listed animals are also placed under strict protection.

\n

In order to protect biodiversity, the Ministry of Public Security has recently initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at combating criminal activities that harm State-protected wildlife, including birds. This campaign calls for a rigorous crackdown on such illegal activities to ensure the preservation of these species.

\n

wangqingyun@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf3aed50ccabe1517a59.htm#002CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "80cf10b7a38028c1e1794a4daea902b0", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "002CHINA - 19 punished for role in medical admission case", + "description": "

A total of 19 officials, doctors and educators from nine institutions in Beijing have been held accountable in the case of a junior physician who fabricated academic records and committed plagiarism to gain admission into a prestigious medical program, China's top health authority announced on Friday.

\n

The National Health Commission also urged the Peking Union Medical College to tighten checks on applications for its four-year doctoral program — which provides outstanding students majoring in another discipline with an accelerated pathway to become a doctor — strengthen academic integrity education and ensure a mandatory three-year residency program for all.

\n

The academic misconduct of the junior physician, surnamed Dong, surfaced after her extramarital affair with a senior surgeon at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Xiao, was made public by his wife in mid-April.

\n

Following public doubts cast on Dong's enrollment certifications, dissertations and dubious residency experiences, the commission launched an official investigation in early May and announced the revocation of the medical licenses of Dong and Xiao for violations of professional and academic ethics later that month.

\n

In the latest investigation results published on Friday, the commission said that the China-Japan Friendship Hospital failed to rigorously implement medical quality safety management and medical ethics nurturing. Previously, Xiao was confirmed to have arbitrarily left a surgical room while a patient was under anesthesia due to an argument involving Dong, who was a trainee there.

\n

Moreover, officials and doctors from the Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have been found to have overlooked loopholes in Dong's application materials and dissertations. Some resorted to nepotism to illegally transfer Dong to different departments during her residency.

\n

Dong's aunt, surnamed Ban, an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, aided in falsifying Dong's academic records that were later used as application materials. She also arranged for a university teacher to help her niece write a doctoral thesis.

\n

The commission said that the vice-president of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Cui, was given a disciplinary admonition. The then vice-president of Peking Union Medical College, who was responsible for admissions and teaching, surnamed Zhang, was given a serious warning.

\n

Seventeen other officials or workers from hospitals and universities, including several chief physicians and surgeons, have also been given punishment, including admonitions, disciplinary reviews and warnings.

\n

A head nurse at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, the director of academic affairs at the Peking Union Medical College and an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing have been removed from their positions. Dong's aunt was dismissed and removed from the teaching position.

\n

The commission added that the "four-plus-four-year" doctoral program that admitted Dong is meant to advance integration of medical education with other disciplines.

\n

It has now joined efforts with the Ministry of Education to urge the Peking Union Medical College to deepen rectifications, including specifying the range of applicants' undergraduate institutions and major categories, enhancing checks of academic records, and strength education on academic integrity and oversight over clinical internships.

\n

The commission also stresses ramping up quality requirements and defense procedures for theses and implementing an additional plagiarism check in the second year after thesis defense.

\n

All graduates from the program must complete a uniform three-year residency training period, it added.

\n

wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

A total of 19 officials, doctors and educators from nine institutions in Beijing have been held accountable in the case of a junior physician who fabricated academic records and committed plagiarism to gain admission into a prestigious medical program, China's top health authority announced on Friday.

\n

The National Health Commission also urged the Peking Union Medical College to tighten checks on applications for its four-year doctoral program — which provides outstanding students majoring in another discipline with an accelerated pathway to become a doctor — strengthen academic integrity education and ensure a mandatory three-year residency program for all.

\n

The academic misconduct of the junior physician, surnamed Dong, surfaced after her extramarital affair with a senior surgeon at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Xiao, was made public by his wife in mid-April.

\n

Following public doubts cast on Dong's enrollment certifications, dissertations and dubious residency experiences, the commission launched an official investigation in early May and announced the revocation of the medical licenses of Dong and Xiao for violations of professional and academic ethics later that month.

\n

In the latest investigation results published on Friday, the commission said that the China-Japan Friendship Hospital failed to rigorously implement medical quality safety management and medical ethics nurturing. Previously, Xiao was confirmed to have arbitrarily left a surgical room while a patient was under anesthesia due to an argument involving Dong, who was a trainee there.

\n

Moreover, officials and doctors from the Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have been found to have overlooked loopholes in Dong's application materials and dissertations. Some resorted to nepotism to illegally transfer Dong to different departments during her residency.

\n

Dong's aunt, surnamed Ban, an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, aided in falsifying Dong's academic records that were later used as application materials. She also arranged for a university teacher to help her niece write a doctoral thesis.

\n

The commission said that the vice-president of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Cui, was given a disciplinary admonition. The then vice-president of Peking Union Medical College, who was responsible for admissions and teaching, surnamed Zhang, was given a serious warning.

\n

Seventeen other officials or workers from hospitals and universities, including several chief physicians and surgeons, have also been given punishment, including admonitions, disciplinary reviews and warnings.

\n

A head nurse at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, the director of academic affairs at the Peking Union Medical College and an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing have been removed from their positions. Dong's aunt was dismissed and removed from the teaching position.

\n

The commission added that the "four-plus-four-year" doctoral program that admitted Dong is meant to advance integration of medical education with other disciplines.

\n

It has now joined efforts with the Ministry of Education to urge the Peking Union Medical College to deepen rectifications, including specifying the range of applicants' undergraduate institutions and major categories, enhancing checks of academic records, and strength education on academic integrity and oversight over clinical internships.

\n

The commission also stresses ramping up quality requirements and defense procedures for theses and implementing an additional plagiarism check in the second year after thesis defense.

\n

All graduates from the program must complete a uniform three-year residency training period, it added.

\n

wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf3eed50ccabe1517a5a.htm#002CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "5794ab1bdfbe57f6043a19ce5e81f555", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "002CHINA - Assistance turns county into top plum producer", + "description": "

Payzawat county in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has become China's largest plum producer, thanks in part to assistance from South China's Guangdong province.

\n

"The county boasts 38,000 hectares of plum orchards, accounting for about half of China's total," said Wu Congying, head of Guangdong's assistance work team, who now works as the deputy secretary of the county Party committee.

\n

The county's annual plum production makes up 70 percent of the country's total, according to the county's data.

\n

Plum cultivation in Payzawat has a long history, but was previously unstructured and less profitable. Preserving fresh plums was also once a major challenge for local farmers.

\n

In recent years, assistance programs from Guangdong have helped transform the industry by integrating research, education and production, leading to the establishment of a modern plum industrial park.

\n

To support the growth of the local plum industry, eight research teams have been set up in the park, focusing on the key challenges such as product development and pest control.

\n

Meanwhile, a countywide cold chain logistics system has been established to improve storage and distribution.

\n

"The abundant sunlight, along with trace elements like calcium, potassium and selenium in land and water, creates an ideal environment for plum cultivation," said Dang Yu, the Party secretary of the development service center of Payzawat's modern agricultural industrial park, where the plum park is based.

\n

"The plums are rich in anthocyanins and vitamins, offering antioxidant and digestive benefits, making them highly popular among consumers," said Dang.

\n

The quality plums have attracted 25 enterprises to produce 22 types of products, including juice, dried fruit, wine and jam.

\n

Currently, 70 percent of Payzawat's plums are sold fresh, while the remaining are processed into juices, jams and other goods.

\n

Today, the plum industry in the county has evolved from simple plantation into a full-fledged industrial chain covering planting, harvesting, sorting, packaging, processing, cold storage and sales. It has created jobs for more than 150,000 people.

\n

"The plum harvest season lasts nearly two months, during which over 300 farmers work daily at our company, earning more than 200 yuan ($28) per day," said Guo Haijun, head of Kashgar Pagoda Anda Smart Agriculture Company.

\n

Last year, the company purchased 3,000 metric tons of plums from local growers.

\n

"My family planted one hectare of plum trees, and this is the first fruit-bearing year," said Elminur Ablat, a local resident. "The fresh fruit sales have already brought in an income of around 18,000 yuan this year."

\n

With the trees reaching full productivity by the third year, Ablat expects her annual income from the orchard to exceed 80,000 yuan, based on local growers' experience.

\n

The county aims to further expand its plum industry into a national-level modern agricultural cluster, according to the local government.

\n

zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Payzawat county in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has become China's largest plum producer, thanks in part to assistance from South China's Guangdong province.

\n

"The county boasts 38,000 hectares of plum orchards, accounting for about half of China's total," said Wu Congying, head of Guangdong's assistance work team, who now works as the deputy secretary of the county Party committee.

\n

The county's annual plum production makes up 70 percent of the country's total, according to the county's data.

\n

Plum cultivation in Payzawat has a long history, but was previously unstructured and less profitable. Preserving fresh plums was also once a major challenge for local farmers.

\n

In recent years, assistance programs from Guangdong have helped transform the industry by integrating research, education and production, leading to the establishment of a modern plum industrial park.

\n

To support the growth of the local plum industry, eight research teams have been set up in the park, focusing on the key challenges such as product development and pest control.

\n

Meanwhile, a countywide cold chain logistics system has been established to improve storage and distribution.

\n

"The abundant sunlight, along with trace elements like calcium, potassium and selenium in land and water, creates an ideal environment for plum cultivation," said Dang Yu, the Party secretary of the development service center of Payzawat's modern agricultural industrial park, where the plum park is based.

\n

"The plums are rich in anthocyanins and vitamins, offering antioxidant and digestive benefits, making them highly popular among consumers," said Dang.

\n

The quality plums have attracted 25 enterprises to produce 22 types of products, including juice, dried fruit, wine and jam.

\n

Currently, 70 percent of Payzawat's plums are sold fresh, while the remaining are processed into juices, jams and other goods.

\n

Today, the plum industry in the county has evolved from simple plantation into a full-fledged industrial chain covering planting, harvesting, sorting, packaging, processing, cold storage and sales. It has created jobs for more than 150,000 people.

\n

"The plum harvest season lasts nearly two months, during which over 300 farmers work daily at our company, earning more than 200 yuan ($28) per day," said Guo Haijun, head of Kashgar Pagoda Anda Smart Agriculture Company.

\n

Last year, the company purchased 3,000 metric tons of plums from local growers.

\n

"My family planted one hectare of plum trees, and this is the first fruit-bearing year," said Elminur Ablat, a local resident. "The fresh fruit sales have already brought in an income of around 18,000 yuan this year."

\n

With the trees reaching full productivity by the third year, Ablat expects her annual income from the orchard to exceed 80,000 yuan, based on local growers' experience.

\n

The county aims to further expand its plum industry into a national-level modern agricultural cluster, according to the local government.

\n

zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf42ed50ccabe1517a5b.htm#002CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "0b057f1a8cf22f5acbcca0338371e486", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004COMMENT - A year's rainfall in a single day", + "description": "

\n

Since late July, northern China has been battered by rainstorms and record high downpours, with places like Miyun district in Beijing and some counties in Hebei province receiving record levels of rainfall. In Miyun, heavy downpours flooded the mountainous areas and lowlands alike, causing the tragic loss of lives and leaving many missing — the worst such disaster Beijing has faced in nearly a decade because of the area receiving almost a year's rainfall in a single day.

\n

Several factors caused this disaster. The Western Pacific subtropical high, a large-scale anti-cyclonic circulation located over the subtropical Pacific throughout the year which reaches its peak in boreal summer (Northern Hemisphere summer) and heavily influences East Asian summer, shifted unusually northward, gaining in strength, nudging China's primary rain belt further north and prolonging its stay. Meanwhile, distant typhoons acted like offshore "pressure pumps" funneling warm, moist air from the Western Pacific into northern China. This continuous infusion of moist air saturated the rain belt, causing extreme precipitation.

\n

The topography amplified the effect. Northern China is surrounded by the Taihang Mountains in the west and the Yanshan Mountains in the north. The warm, moist air flowing inland, forced upward by these mountains, first cools down and then condenses to cause heavy rainfall. That's why the mountainous areas as well as the foothills — Miyun district in Beijing and Yixian county in Hebei — had to bear the brunt of the deluge.

\n

But not just the mountains are at play here. Situated along the mid-latitude, northern China is exposed to cold fronts sweeping down from the higher latitudes. When they collide with tropical moist air, huge walls of cloud form, triggering torrential downpours.

\n

Rainfall involves the transformation of staggering amounts of energy into water in vapor form, which changes to liquid. During China's summer-rainy season, these rain belts span vast areas, generating super-strong winds, lightning, hail, and even tornadoes. Nature's power, in short, is spectacular and indiscriminate.

\n

Northern China's climate adds another twist. The region experiences sharply contrasting winter and summer winds, which create distinctly dry and wet seasons. Summer heat coincides with peak rainfall, further nourishing fertile farmlands. Yet this "rain-heat synchronicity" is a double-edged sword: a large percentage of the annual precipitation develops within a few months, often in concentrated bursts, which cause floods and landslides.

\n

Climate change has made matters worse. Rising temperatures increase atmospheric moisture, intensifying storms and a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, so when storms form, they can dump more rain in a shorter time. According to the World Meteorological Organization, every degree of global warming is projected to cause a 7 percent increase in extreme daily rainfall. And the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says heavy precipitation events are increasing in intensity and frequency globally. In China, this has manifested as more destructive flooding, underscoring the urgent need for forward-looking policies.

\n

In the past, northern China's wetlands, ponds and rivers acted as natural buffers, absorbing rainwater and gradually releasing it, diminishing the contrast between the wet and dry seasons. But development and modernization disturbed the natural phenomenon. Flood management, therefore, should not be only about "draining" water; it should be also about integrating year-round water resource planning.

\n

The frontline has shifted from major rivers to small streams, mountain gullies and local watersheds. Traditional solutions — dredging, widening and deepening of channels — often backfire, unleashing the full force of floods downstream and overwhelming flat, low-lying areas. Decentralized, nature-based structures — small dams, terraces, stepwise wetlands — are needed to dissipate energy, and "pocket reservoirs" are required for absorbing peak water flows during storms. Multifunctional flood storage areas can double as recreational spaces when they are dry, providing safety while enhancing local tourism and green infrastructure.

\n

Truly extreme events — "a year's rainfall in a single day" — are still rare. Building "millennial" infrastructure is costly, disruptive, and could still be insufficient to deal with worsening climate change. A more pragmatic approach would be to embrace the limits of engineering and the extremes of disasters. Certain areas can be designated as temporary flood zones, parks or water retention spaces, turning potential catastrophes into ecological and recreational opportunities. Green spaces and wetlands will thus become essential buffers safeguarding lives and livelihoods.

\n

Extreme rainfall affords no trial and error. We need meticulous planning and investment to reduce future losses. Governments, communities and individuals must be aware of the looming risks, and build adaptive infrastructure and devise emergency plans. Only then can we declare "we are ready" when storm clouds gather.

\n

Downpours in northern China remind us that nature can be both generous and ruthless. We cannot command the clouds, but we can prepare intelligently to deal with heavy downpours. By respecting ecological limits, integrating urban planning with water management, and embracing flexible, multi-functional solutions, we can turn extreme rainfall from a threat to an opportunity, thus protecting lives, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring that when an entire year's rainfall falls in a single day, we are not caught off guard.

\n

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

\n

", + "content": "

\n

Since late July, northern China has been battered by rainstorms and record high downpours, with places like Miyun district in Beijing and some counties in Hebei province receiving record levels of rainfall. In Miyun, heavy downpours flooded the mountainous areas and lowlands alike, causing the tragic loss of lives and leaving many missing — the worst such disaster Beijing has faced in nearly a decade because of the area receiving almost a year's rainfall in a single day.

\n

Several factors caused this disaster. The Western Pacific subtropical high, a large-scale anti-cyclonic circulation located over the subtropical Pacific throughout the year which reaches its peak in boreal summer (Northern Hemisphere summer) and heavily influences East Asian summer, shifted unusually northward, gaining in strength, nudging China's primary rain belt further north and prolonging its stay. Meanwhile, distant typhoons acted like offshore "pressure pumps" funneling warm, moist air from the Western Pacific into northern China. This continuous infusion of moist air saturated the rain belt, causing extreme precipitation.

\n

The topography amplified the effect. Northern China is surrounded by the Taihang Mountains in the west and the Yanshan Mountains in the north. The warm, moist air flowing inland, forced upward by these mountains, first cools down and then condenses to cause heavy rainfall. That's why the mountainous areas as well as the foothills — Miyun district in Beijing and Yixian county in Hebei — had to bear the brunt of the deluge.

\n

But not just the mountains are at play here. Situated along the mid-latitude, northern China is exposed to cold fronts sweeping down from the higher latitudes. When they collide with tropical moist air, huge walls of cloud form, triggering torrential downpours.

\n

Rainfall involves the transformation of staggering amounts of energy into water in vapor form, which changes to liquid. During China's summer-rainy season, these rain belts span vast areas, generating super-strong winds, lightning, hail, and even tornadoes. Nature's power, in short, is spectacular and indiscriminate.

\n

Northern China's climate adds another twist. The region experiences sharply contrasting winter and summer winds, which create distinctly dry and wet seasons. Summer heat coincides with peak rainfall, further nourishing fertile farmlands. Yet this "rain-heat synchronicity" is a double-edged sword: a large percentage of the annual precipitation develops within a few months, often in concentrated bursts, which cause floods and landslides.

\n

Climate change has made matters worse. Rising temperatures increase atmospheric moisture, intensifying storms and a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, so when storms form, they can dump more rain in a shorter time. According to the World Meteorological Organization, every degree of global warming is projected to cause a 7 percent increase in extreme daily rainfall. And the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says heavy precipitation events are increasing in intensity and frequency globally. In China, this has manifested as more destructive flooding, underscoring the urgent need for forward-looking policies.

\n

In the past, northern China's wetlands, ponds and rivers acted as natural buffers, absorbing rainwater and gradually releasing it, diminishing the contrast between the wet and dry seasons. But development and modernization disturbed the natural phenomenon. Flood management, therefore, should not be only about "draining" water; it should be also about integrating year-round water resource planning.

\n

The frontline has shifted from major rivers to small streams, mountain gullies and local watersheds. Traditional solutions — dredging, widening and deepening of channels — often backfire, unleashing the full force of floods downstream and overwhelming flat, low-lying areas. Decentralized, nature-based structures — small dams, terraces, stepwise wetlands — are needed to dissipate energy, and "pocket reservoirs" are required for absorbing peak water flows during storms. Multifunctional flood storage areas can double as recreational spaces when they are dry, providing safety while enhancing local tourism and green infrastructure.

\n

Truly extreme events — "a year's rainfall in a single day" — are still rare. Building "millennial" infrastructure is costly, disruptive, and could still be insufficient to deal with worsening climate change. A more pragmatic approach would be to embrace the limits of engineering and the extremes of disasters. Certain areas can be designated as temporary flood zones, parks or water retention spaces, turning potential catastrophes into ecological and recreational opportunities. Green spaces and wetlands will thus become essential buffers safeguarding lives and livelihoods.

\n

Extreme rainfall affords no trial and error. We need meticulous planning and investment to reduce future losses. Governments, communities and individuals must be aware of the looming risks, and build adaptive infrastructure and devise emergency plans. Only then can we declare "we are ready" when storm clouds gather.

\n

Downpours in northern China remind us that nature can be both generous and ruthless. We cannot command the clouds, but we can prepare intelligently to deal with heavy downpours. By respecting ecological limits, integrating urban planning with water management, and embracing flexible, multi-functional solutions, we can turn extreme rainfall from a threat to an opportunity, thus protecting lives, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring that when an entire year's rainfall falls in a single day, we are not caught off guard.

\n

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

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_004_689faf58ed50ccabe1517a62.htm#004COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6da490e31a5109e7eb1bab0d1bd3ba8b", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004COMMENT - When parental anxiety is sparked by summer break", + "description": "

The high temperatures this summer were unbearable — and so was the pressure on many parents. While students enjoy almost complete freedom during summer vacation, their parents and/or guardians are often worried to the core: Who's watching the kids? Are they becoming lazy? Will they fall behind academically? Are they glued to their smartphone/tablet screens?

\n

In their anxiety, some parents eagerly await the reopening of schools or cram courses.

\n

But after China implemented the "double reduction" policy in 2021, in order to ease students' burden by banning excessive homework and off-campus tutoring, the chances of cram courses' revival have largely disappeared. Schools are barred from holding formal classes or special tutorials during holidays, tutoring centers have been shut down, and paid private tutoring by schoolteachers is strictly forbidden. While the policy has been enforced, anxiety continues to plague parents.

\n

The policy was designed with good intentions: to reduce the pressure of academic overload on students, and make families happier.

\n

Some researchers, however, said the policy's impact has been far from uniform: while some families welcomed the move, allowing their children to relax or play some sports, some have doubled down on their children, fearing they would lose precious ground. After all, no parents want to see their children falling behind at the starting line.

\n

In such a situation, what should parents do? Giving children total freedom is not the answer nor is constantly pressuring children to keep on making achievements. To deal with the situation, we need balance, wisdom, and a long-term vision.

\n

To begin with, parents must understand the deeper reasons behind the "double reduction" policy, because it is not only about reducing homework, but also about reforming the education system, promoting holistic development, and improving the quality of teaching and after-school support. If parents understand the policy's goals, they can reduce their anxiety.

\n

They also need to recognize the changing nature of the world their children are growing up in. Today's era is marked by rapid technological advancement — artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and tools like GPT are reshaping industries. In such a world, rote learning and doing repetitive drills are not only ineffective but also harmful. They stifle curiosity and could lead to learning fatigue and emotional distress. Parents must shift their focus from their children getting high grades to helping sharpen their problem-solving skills, and increase their scientific knowledge. And the summer break is the perfect time for children to explore society and broaden horizons.

\n

At the same time, physical and emotional wellbeing should not be neglected. Studies have shown a worrying rise in issues such as myopia, obesity, poor posture, and anxiety among children. Reducing academic pressure must be accompanied by efforts to increase children's exposure to music, sports, art, and hands-on activities. Well-rounded development — moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and practical — is not a luxury, but a necessity for healthy growth.

\n

Yet parenting is not easy. Without proper guidance, some parents may feel frustrated and some may retreat entirely, while others could try to offload their responsibilities on others. Since parenting is a special skill, would-be and new parents should seek elders' advice and guidance on how to bring up children. Parents who reflect on their behavior and seek guidance tend to feel more confident. And confidence is an antidote to anxiety.

\n

Another crucial factor in parenting is the role of fathers. In many households, parenting duties are disproportionately shared by mothers. This "widowed parenting" practice leaves children without a strong male role model and mothers feeling overwhelmed. A father's steady presence, quiet authority and long-term influence help shape children's character, and build resilience in them. When both parents share the parenting duties, the family functions better and children benefit from a more balanced, secure upbringing.

\n

So parents must look inward. Parents' high expectations from their children often stem from the unfulfilled dreams of their own. As a saying goes, some birds don't fly, but instead lay eggs in the nest and hope their offspring will excel in all departments. Children sense this pressure. What children need most is not perfection, but a role model. Parents who pursue their own dreams with purpose and integrity inspire in their children admiration and respect. This strengthens the parent-child bond and makes a family more united.

\n

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

\n

", + "content": "

The high temperatures this summer were unbearable — and so was the pressure on many parents. While students enjoy almost complete freedom during summer vacation, their parents and/or guardians are often worried to the core: Who's watching the kids? Are they becoming lazy? Will they fall behind academically? Are they glued to their smartphone/tablet screens?

\n

In their anxiety, some parents eagerly await the reopening of schools or cram courses.

\n

But after China implemented the "double reduction" policy in 2021, in order to ease students' burden by banning excessive homework and off-campus tutoring, the chances of cram courses' revival have largely disappeared. Schools are barred from holding formal classes or special tutorials during holidays, tutoring centers have been shut down, and paid private tutoring by schoolteachers is strictly forbidden. While the policy has been enforced, anxiety continues to plague parents.

\n

The policy was designed with good intentions: to reduce the pressure of academic overload on students, and make families happier.

\n

Some researchers, however, said the policy's impact has been far from uniform: while some families welcomed the move, allowing their children to relax or play some sports, some have doubled down on their children, fearing they would lose precious ground. After all, no parents want to see their children falling behind at the starting line.

\n

In such a situation, what should parents do? Giving children total freedom is not the answer nor is constantly pressuring children to keep on making achievements. To deal with the situation, we need balance, wisdom, and a long-term vision.

\n

To begin with, parents must understand the deeper reasons behind the "double reduction" policy, because it is not only about reducing homework, but also about reforming the education system, promoting holistic development, and improving the quality of teaching and after-school support. If parents understand the policy's goals, they can reduce their anxiety.

\n

They also need to recognize the changing nature of the world their children are growing up in. Today's era is marked by rapid technological advancement — artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and tools like GPT are reshaping industries. In such a world, rote learning and doing repetitive drills are not only ineffective but also harmful. They stifle curiosity and could lead to learning fatigue and emotional distress. Parents must shift their focus from their children getting high grades to helping sharpen their problem-solving skills, and increase their scientific knowledge. And the summer break is the perfect time for children to explore society and broaden horizons.

\n

At the same time, physical and emotional wellbeing should not be neglected. Studies have shown a worrying rise in issues such as myopia, obesity, poor posture, and anxiety among children. Reducing academic pressure must be accompanied by efforts to increase children's exposure to music, sports, art, and hands-on activities. Well-rounded development — moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and practical — is not a luxury, but a necessity for healthy growth.

\n

Yet parenting is not easy. Without proper guidance, some parents may feel frustrated and some may retreat entirely, while others could try to offload their responsibilities on others. Since parenting is a special skill, would-be and new parents should seek elders' advice and guidance on how to bring up children. Parents who reflect on their behavior and seek guidance tend to feel more confident. And confidence is an antidote to anxiety.

\n

Another crucial factor in parenting is the role of fathers. In many households, parenting duties are disproportionately shared by mothers. This "widowed parenting" practice leaves children without a strong male role model and mothers feeling overwhelmed. A father's steady presence, quiet authority and long-term influence help shape children's character, and build resilience in them. When both parents share the parenting duties, the family functions better and children benefit from a more balanced, secure upbringing.

\n

So parents must look inward. Parents' high expectations from their children often stem from the unfulfilled dreams of their own. As a saying goes, some birds don't fly, but instead lay eggs in the nest and hope their offspring will excel in all departments. Children sense this pressure. What children need most is not perfection, but a role model. Parents who pursue their own dreams with purpose and integrity inspire in their children admiration and respect. This strengthens the parent-child bond and makes a family more united.

\n

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

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_004_689faf5ced50ccabe1517a63.htm#004COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "fca6e6751d565f1420a328c63c76ee74", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004COMMENT - Japan's white paper for kids raises a red flag", + "description": "

The recent release of the annual defense white paper, "Defense of Japan 2025", by the Japanese government may be a known trick being used by Japan to militarize the country. But what is unprecedented and especially worrisome is the release of a booklet based on the 2024 defense white paper for primary school students. Almost 6,100 copies of a comic book version of the white paper have been sent to about 2,400 primary schools across Japan.

\n

The publication, aimed at upper primary and secondary school students, presents military policies and geopolitical dynamics in an oversimplified, emotionally charged manner, labeling national defense a matter of existential urgency and military strength the ultimate safeguard for Japan. This is especially shocking given that pacifism is enshrined in the country's Constitution.

\n

Comprising colorful illustrations and mascots, the booklet appears harmless. But its message is far from benign. By citing neighboring countries — China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia — as looming threats and portraying Japan as the lone sentinel in a hostile region, it sends a dangerous message to young readers: fear your neighbors, trust the military.

\n

It is one thing to teach children the importance of national defense, quite another to ingrain in them a worldview shaped by anxiety and antagonism. Japan's new approach, cloaked in pedagogy but steeped in politics, represents a troubling shift from education to indoctrination.

\n

Equally worrying is the way the booklet frames the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rather than exploring the complex political and historical roots of the conflict, it sends a singular message: Ukraine lacks a strong military, and is paying the price for it. The underlying message is even more alarming: peace comes not through diplomacy or cooperation, but through superior firepower.

\n

The militaristic worldview fosters binary thinking — us versus them, strong versus weak. It teaches a generation of students to see international relations, not as a way to build mutual understanding, but as a contest of force. In doing so, it feeds a nationalist narrative that legitimizes Japan's departure from its long-held principle of "exclusively defensive defense".

\n

The booklet promotes Japan's "counterstrike capabilities", a significant break from the country's postwar pacifist norms. Although Japan's Constitution renounces war, the publication normalizes aggressive policies by presenting them as a necessary response to a deteriorating security environment. Its goal is clear: to familiarize children with Japan's "need to build a strong military" and shape public opinion in favor of it.

\n

The narrative architecture of the booklet rests on a steady escalation of perceived threats. It claims Japan is part of a dangerous neighborhood, surrounded by nuclear-armed countries that do not share its values, making it easy to portray diplomacy as naive, and deterrence as the only rational option.

\n

Absent from the text is any discussion on peaceful coexistence of countries, regional cooperation, or historical context. There is no mention of Japan's own militarist past or its responsibility in shaping East Asia's security landscape, meaning it completely ignores history.

\n

This kind of message, aimed at children whose critical thinking is still developing, has long-term consequences. It risks instilling in young minds a sense of victimhood and suspicion, while discouraging them from seeing and forming their own views about the outside world. If left unchallenged, it could build a generation that welcomes militarism and views foreign countries with mistrust.

\n

The political timing is hard to ignore. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, which should be an occasion for sober reflection. Instead, the Japanese government appears to be reviving the very ideology that led the country down the disastrous path in the 1930s.

\n

Japan has been revising its historical narrative in recent years, softening accounts of its wartime aggression and atrocities in textbooks, and offering vague official accounts on its wartime past. Now, with militarized materials entering elementary schools, Japan is reviving a nationalist form of education reminiscent of its prewar era.

\n

Schools should be sanctuaries for open thought, empathy and critical reasoning, not battlegrounds for ideological campaigns. When governments use education to amplify threat narratives, they undermine the very values they claim to protect. National security may be a legitimate concern, but instilling fear in young minds is a sign of a country's belligerence.

\n

Moreover, the booklet is a thinly veiled military recruitment strategy. With Japan's Self-Defense Forces struggling to meet enlistment targets, the booklet appears designed to inspire children to join the SDF when they grow up. Soldiers are portrayed as noble, military life as honorable and exciting to normalize the presence of military in everyday life.

\n

Fortunately, civil society in Japan is not silent. Several citizens' groups have petitioned the government and are calling for the booklet's withdrawal. Their resistance reminds us that democratic values still have a place in Japan's public discourse.

\n

Japan's move risks fueling regional distrust, exacerbating xenophobia in the country and destabilizing East Asia's already fragile peace. The seeds sown in classrooms today could grow into conflicts tomorrow.

\n

History shows what happens when education is used as a vehicle for militarization. Japan's prewar history offers a cautionary tale that should not be forgotten. At a time when the world is facing growing uncertainty, countries should not propagate fear-based ideas; instead they should foster understanding, dialogue and critical thinking.

\n

Japan cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

\n

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

\n

", + "content": "

The recent release of the annual defense white paper, "Defense of Japan 2025", by the Japanese government may be a known trick being used by Japan to militarize the country. But what is unprecedented and especially worrisome is the release of a booklet based on the 2024 defense white paper for primary school students. Almost 6,100 copies of a comic book version of the white paper have been sent to about 2,400 primary schools across Japan.

\n

The publication, aimed at upper primary and secondary school students, presents military policies and geopolitical dynamics in an oversimplified, emotionally charged manner, labeling national defense a matter of existential urgency and military strength the ultimate safeguard for Japan. This is especially shocking given that pacifism is enshrined in the country's Constitution.

\n

Comprising colorful illustrations and mascots, the booklet appears harmless. But its message is far from benign. By citing neighboring countries — China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia — as looming threats and portraying Japan as the lone sentinel in a hostile region, it sends a dangerous message to young readers: fear your neighbors, trust the military.

\n

It is one thing to teach children the importance of national defense, quite another to ingrain in them a worldview shaped by anxiety and antagonism. Japan's new approach, cloaked in pedagogy but steeped in politics, represents a troubling shift from education to indoctrination.

\n

Equally worrying is the way the booklet frames the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rather than exploring the complex political and historical roots of the conflict, it sends a singular message: Ukraine lacks a strong military, and is paying the price for it. The underlying message is even more alarming: peace comes not through diplomacy or cooperation, but through superior firepower.

\n

The militaristic worldview fosters binary thinking — us versus them, strong versus weak. It teaches a generation of students to see international relations, not as a way to build mutual understanding, but as a contest of force. In doing so, it feeds a nationalist narrative that legitimizes Japan's departure from its long-held principle of "exclusively defensive defense".

\n

The booklet promotes Japan's "counterstrike capabilities", a significant break from the country's postwar pacifist norms. Although Japan's Constitution renounces war, the publication normalizes aggressive policies by presenting them as a necessary response to a deteriorating security environment. Its goal is clear: to familiarize children with Japan's "need to build a strong military" and shape public opinion in favor of it.

\n

The narrative architecture of the booklet rests on a steady escalation of perceived threats. It claims Japan is part of a dangerous neighborhood, surrounded by nuclear-armed countries that do not share its values, making it easy to portray diplomacy as naive, and deterrence as the only rational option.

\n

Absent from the text is any discussion on peaceful coexistence of countries, regional cooperation, or historical context. There is no mention of Japan's own militarist past or its responsibility in shaping East Asia's security landscape, meaning it completely ignores history.

\n

This kind of message, aimed at children whose critical thinking is still developing, has long-term consequences. It risks instilling in young minds a sense of victimhood and suspicion, while discouraging them from seeing and forming their own views about the outside world. If left unchallenged, it could build a generation that welcomes militarism and views foreign countries with mistrust.

\n

The political timing is hard to ignore. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, which should be an occasion for sober reflection. Instead, the Japanese government appears to be reviving the very ideology that led the country down the disastrous path in the 1930s.

\n

Japan has been revising its historical narrative in recent years, softening accounts of its wartime aggression and atrocities in textbooks, and offering vague official accounts on its wartime past. Now, with militarized materials entering elementary schools, Japan is reviving a nationalist form of education reminiscent of its prewar era.

\n

Schools should be sanctuaries for open thought, empathy and critical reasoning, not battlegrounds for ideological campaigns. When governments use education to amplify threat narratives, they undermine the very values they claim to protect. National security may be a legitimate concern, but instilling fear in young minds is a sign of a country's belligerence.

\n

Moreover, the booklet is a thinly veiled military recruitment strategy. With Japan's Self-Defense Forces struggling to meet enlistment targets, the booklet appears designed to inspire children to join the SDF when they grow up. Soldiers are portrayed as noble, military life as honorable and exciting to normalize the presence of military in everyday life.

\n

Fortunately, civil society in Japan is not silent. Several citizens' groups have petitioned the government and are calling for the booklet's withdrawal. Their resistance reminds us that democratic values still have a place in Japan's public discourse.

\n

Japan's move risks fueling regional distrust, exacerbating xenophobia in the country and destabilizing East Asia's already fragile peace. The seeds sown in classrooms today could grow into conflicts tomorrow.

\n

History shows what happens when education is used as a vehicle for militarization. Japan's prewar history offers a cautionary tale that should not be forgotten. At a time when the world is facing growing uncertainty, countries should not propagate fear-based ideas; instead they should foster understanding, dialogue and critical thinking.

\n

Japan cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

\n

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

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_004_689faf61ed50ccabe1517a64.htm#004COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "bd9027b4c8e1c67d311cca73acc4a2a8", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - Trade in services to help drive further growth", + "description": "

The sustained expansion of China's trade in services will remain a key driver of the country's broader economic growth and has emerged as a new magnet for foreign investment, said market observers and business executives.

\n

Such resilience is underpinned by expanding domestic demand and deeper integration with global markets, they said.

\n

In contrast to goods trade, trade in services refers to the sale and delivery of intangible services such as transportation, tourism, entertainment and professional services, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

\n

China's trade in services maintained steady growth in the first half, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($542.45 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, Ministry of Commerce data showed in early August.

\n

The continued growth of China's trade in services reflects structural shifts toward higher-value sectors, underpinned by the country's policy support, consumption and industrial upgrading, said Wang Bo, deputy director of the ministry's department of trade in services and commercial services.

\n

Zhao Jinping, vice-president of the China Association of Trade in Services, said that amid uncertainty created by protectionism and unilateralism, strengthening service trade can be essential for China to cushion against possible headwinds and support its economic growth.

\n

Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China, said that China's ongoing efforts to widen opening-up will make trade in services a key driver of fresh competitive advantages in the years ahead.

\n

She added that the company completed the upgrade of its international export services in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, last month.

\n

Wei Xiang, a researcher specializing in trade in services at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, said that with China's opening-up measures creating new opportunities in modern services, multinational corporations are increasing investment in areas such as entertainment, tourism and bonded maintenance.

\n

Bonded maintenance refers to activity in which enterprises, operating outside special Customs zones, import goods or transportation tools from overseas that have damaged components, functional failures or quality defects. These items are inspected and repaired and then reexported.

\n

Building on this momentum, policymakers at both the national and local levels have rolled out targeted measures to accelerate the growth of bonded maintenance, aiming to shorten turnaround times, lower operational costs and strengthen the sector's role as a competitive driver within China's expanding trade in services.

\n

Ma Tianshi, general manager of Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance, said, "The new policies enabled us to build a bonded maintenance center in Shenzhen last year, helping us better serve customers worldwide."

\n

Previously, magnetic resonance imaging components and much high-end medical equipment could not be repaired in China, requiring shipment to Germany, with cycles exceeding a month, Ma said.

\n

New bonded maintenance policies now cut turnaround times to five to seven days, enabling companies to meet customer needs far more efficiently, he added.

\n

The German company's bonded maintenance center completed repairs on nearly 2,000 MRI coils and filed bonded maintenance import and export declarations for nearly 6,000 MRI component items in the first half of the year, with a total trade value of about $9.3 million.

\n

In a further vote of confidence in the Chinese market, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) showcased eight Chinese-developed games — including yet-to-be-released titles — at the 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, or ChinaJoy, held earlier this month in Shanghai.

\n

Tatsuo Eguchi, chairman and president of SIE Shanghai, said that driven by the rapid growth of China's gaming industry and the distinctive appeal of its content, Sony is committed to expanding research and development and talent recruitment in China to drive long-term growth.

\n

zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

The sustained expansion of China's trade in services will remain a key driver of the country's broader economic growth and has emerged as a new magnet for foreign investment, said market observers and business executives.

\n

Such resilience is underpinned by expanding domestic demand and deeper integration with global markets, they said.

\n

In contrast to goods trade, trade in services refers to the sale and delivery of intangible services such as transportation, tourism, entertainment and professional services, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

\n

China's trade in services maintained steady growth in the first half, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($542.45 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, Ministry of Commerce data showed in early August.

\n

The continued growth of China's trade in services reflects structural shifts toward higher-value sectors, underpinned by the country's policy support, consumption and industrial upgrading, said Wang Bo, deputy director of the ministry's department of trade in services and commercial services.

\n

Zhao Jinping, vice-president of the China Association of Trade in Services, said that amid uncertainty created by protectionism and unilateralism, strengthening service trade can be essential for China to cushion against possible headwinds and support its economic growth.

\n

Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China, said that China's ongoing efforts to widen opening-up will make trade in services a key driver of fresh competitive advantages in the years ahead.

\n

She added that the company completed the upgrade of its international export services in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, last month.

\n

Wei Xiang, a researcher specializing in trade in services at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, said that with China's opening-up measures creating new opportunities in modern services, multinational corporations are increasing investment in areas such as entertainment, tourism and bonded maintenance.

\n

Bonded maintenance refers to activity in which enterprises, operating outside special Customs zones, import goods or transportation tools from overseas that have damaged components, functional failures or quality defects. These items are inspected and repaired and then reexported.

\n

Building on this momentum, policymakers at both the national and local levels have rolled out targeted measures to accelerate the growth of bonded maintenance, aiming to shorten turnaround times, lower operational costs and strengthen the sector's role as a competitive driver within China's expanding trade in services.

\n

Ma Tianshi, general manager of Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance, said, "The new policies enabled us to build a bonded maintenance center in Shenzhen last year, helping us better serve customers worldwide."

\n

Previously, magnetic resonance imaging components and much high-end medical equipment could not be repaired in China, requiring shipment to Germany, with cycles exceeding a month, Ma said.

\n

New bonded maintenance policies now cut turnaround times to five to seven days, enabling companies to meet customer needs far more efficiently, he added.

\n

The German company's bonded maintenance center completed repairs on nearly 2,000 MRI coils and filed bonded maintenance import and export declarations for nearly 6,000 MRI component items in the first half of the year, with a total trade value of about $9.3 million.

\n

In a further vote of confidence in the Chinese market, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) showcased eight Chinese-developed games — including yet-to-be-released titles — at the 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, or ChinaJoy, held earlier this month in Shanghai.

\n

Tatsuo Eguchi, chairman and president of SIE Shanghai, said that driven by the rapid growth of China's gaming industry and the distinctive appeal of its content, Sony is committed to expanding research and development and talent recruitment in China to drive long-term growth.

\n

zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf65ed50ccabe1517a65.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "8ae7a57d0b71396dc35868ac145f99f5", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - Briefly", + "description": "

Fire-safety net in scorching heat

\n

Chinese railway operators are assessing fire risks amid the record-high temperatures hitting many parts of the country. In Shanxi province, the Houma signaling and telecommunications section of China Railway Taiyuan Group has launched an "inspection-while-drilling" campaign to shore up fire prevention, targeting hazards at the source. Employees started a full-coverage check on offices, dormitories, warehouses and equipment rooms, as well as full reviews of extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits and evacuation routes, for any hidden hazards. They also conducted drills on "self-rescue, escape and protection", doing their utmost to safeguard the normal running of trains.

\n

Moutai reports 8.89% growth in net profit

\n

Kweichow Moutai, China's leading liquor maker, recorded a net profit of 45.4 billion yuan ($6.33 billion) in the first half, up 8.89 percent year-on-year. In the first six months, the company's revenue climbed 9.1 percent to 89.39 billion yuan, according to its interim report.

\n

", + "content": "

Fire-safety net in scorching heat

\n

Chinese railway operators are assessing fire risks amid the record-high temperatures hitting many parts of the country. In Shanxi province, the Houma signaling and telecommunications section of China Railway Taiyuan Group has launched an "inspection-while-drilling" campaign to shore up fire prevention, targeting hazards at the source. Employees started a full-coverage check on offices, dormitories, warehouses and equipment rooms, as well as full reviews of extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits and evacuation routes, for any hidden hazards. They also conducted drills on "self-rescue, escape and protection", doing their utmost to safeguard the normal running of trains.

\n

Moutai reports 8.89% growth in net profit

\n

Kweichow Moutai, China's leading liquor maker, recorded a net profit of 45.4 billion yuan ($6.33 billion) in the first half, up 8.89 percent year-on-year. In the first six months, the company's revenue climbed 9.1 percent to 89.39 billion yuan, according to its interim report.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf69ed50ccabe1517a66.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "10efee788b42998cc9d63280418ac8c0", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - Heat waves a boon for 'cooling economy'", + "description": "

Shoppers browse air conditioners at a shop in Chongqing.

\n

GUANGZHOU — As scorching heat waves grip the globe this summer, air conditioners are fast becoming essential household appliances, fueling a boom in sales both domestically and abroad.

\n

A local resident of Panjin in Northeast China's Liaoning province, surnamed Dong, described the summer as a relentless "sweat bath", despite it already being August. "This summer is just too hot. Even electric fans can't provide enough relief," Dong said, noting that he held out all summer but finally gave in and ordered air conditioners a few days ago.

\n

This sentiment is shared across coastal cities in Northeast China and Shandong province in East China, where temperatures have climbed above 35 C, turning air conditioners from an optional comfort for northerners into an almost essential refuge from the heat.

\n

Data from Chinese e-commerce giant JD reveal a telling trend. Starting from June, overall transactions for air conditioners on the platform increased by over 60 percent year-on-year, with the number of customers placing orders surging by nearly 90 percent. In the first half of July, purchases of air conditioners in Northeast China's Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang — provinces renowned for ice and snow tourism — soared by 25 times, 10 times and eight times, respectively.

\n

Notably, the number of first-time buyers in these northeastern provinces has jumped by over 800 percent year-on-year. Similar spikes are evident across North, Central, Northwest and Southwest China.

\n

At the Ouya Shopping Center in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, customers flocked to the home appliance section to learn about the various air conditioner models and inquire about prices.

\n

To meet the high demand, Hisense's production bases in Shandong, Zhejiang and Guangdong are operating at full capacity. Some popular air conditioner models have even sold out in physical stores in North and Northeast China.

\n

As regions that once relied on fans switch to air conditioners, the industry is responding with innovative solutions and strategic supply chains to keep up with the escalating demand.

\n

To ensure timely installations, companies have launched a "South-to-North workforce transfer," dispatching after-sales service teams to the northern regions for emergency support.

\n

The "cooling economy" is also powering air conditioner exports at a pace that has exceeded expectations. In July, temperatures soared above 40 C across much of Europe, upending the long-held belief that summers could be endured without air conditioning.

\n

Data from the General Administration of Customs show that in the first seven months of this year, China's air conditioner exports amounted to 46.81 billion yuan ($6.52 billion), up 4.9 percent year-on-year, with exports to Europe surging 28.9 percent to 12.92 billion yuan.

\n

This year, Hisense air conditioners have seen strong demand in many key overseas markets, such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. "With our continuous optimization in local marketing, product adaptation and channel layout, Hisense's air conditioner export growth rate reached 17 percent in the first half of 2025," said Yang Xiangxi, brand director of the air conditioning division at Hisense.

\n

In the first half of this year, Midea's air conditioner sales in Europe increased by 35 percent year-on-year. Zhu Zhou, director of the company's European air conditioner division, explained that Midea's Solstice model, featuring AI-powered Ecomaster technology, cuts unnecessary energy use by over 30 percent, and has seen strong sales in Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy.

\n

To tackle high installation costs in Europe, Midea developed the innovative PortaSplit air conditioner, designed for easy self-installation. This summer, Google searches for "Midea/PortaSplit" in Germany surged 20-fold year-on-year, with cumulative sales exceeding 80,000 units.

\n

China accounts for nearly 80 percent of the world's air conditioning production capacity, supplying energy-saving, efficient and low-carbon products globally. With climate extremes worsening and demand rising in developing countries, China's air conditioning export potential looks strong for the future, said Zhou Nan, secretary-general of the home appliances branch at the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.

\n

", + "content": "

Shoppers browse air conditioners at a shop in Chongqing.

\n

GUANGZHOU — As scorching heat waves grip the globe this summer, air conditioners are fast becoming essential household appliances, fueling a boom in sales both domestically and abroad.

\n

A local resident of Panjin in Northeast China's Liaoning province, surnamed Dong, described the summer as a relentless "sweat bath", despite it already being August. "This summer is just too hot. Even electric fans can't provide enough relief," Dong said, noting that he held out all summer but finally gave in and ordered air conditioners a few days ago.

\n

This sentiment is shared across coastal cities in Northeast China and Shandong province in East China, where temperatures have climbed above 35 C, turning air conditioners from an optional comfort for northerners into an almost essential refuge from the heat.

\n

Data from Chinese e-commerce giant JD reveal a telling trend. Starting from June, overall transactions for air conditioners on the platform increased by over 60 percent year-on-year, with the number of customers placing orders surging by nearly 90 percent. In the first half of July, purchases of air conditioners in Northeast China's Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang — provinces renowned for ice and snow tourism — soared by 25 times, 10 times and eight times, respectively.

\n

Notably, the number of first-time buyers in these northeastern provinces has jumped by over 800 percent year-on-year. Similar spikes are evident across North, Central, Northwest and Southwest China.

\n

At the Ouya Shopping Center in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, customers flocked to the home appliance section to learn about the various air conditioner models and inquire about prices.

\n

To meet the high demand, Hisense's production bases in Shandong, Zhejiang and Guangdong are operating at full capacity. Some popular air conditioner models have even sold out in physical stores in North and Northeast China.

\n

As regions that once relied on fans switch to air conditioners, the industry is responding with innovative solutions and strategic supply chains to keep up with the escalating demand.

\n

To ensure timely installations, companies have launched a "South-to-North workforce transfer," dispatching after-sales service teams to the northern regions for emergency support.

\n

The "cooling economy" is also powering air conditioner exports at a pace that has exceeded expectations. In July, temperatures soared above 40 C across much of Europe, upending the long-held belief that summers could be endured without air conditioning.

\n

Data from the General Administration of Customs show that in the first seven months of this year, China's air conditioner exports amounted to 46.81 billion yuan ($6.52 billion), up 4.9 percent year-on-year, with exports to Europe surging 28.9 percent to 12.92 billion yuan.

\n

This year, Hisense air conditioners have seen strong demand in many key overseas markets, such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. "With our continuous optimization in local marketing, product adaptation and channel layout, Hisense's air conditioner export growth rate reached 17 percent in the first half of 2025," said Yang Xiangxi, brand director of the air conditioning division at Hisense.

\n

In the first half of this year, Midea's air conditioner sales in Europe increased by 35 percent year-on-year. Zhu Zhou, director of the company's European air conditioner division, explained that Midea's Solstice model, featuring AI-powered Ecomaster technology, cuts unnecessary energy use by over 30 percent, and has seen strong sales in Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy.

\n

To tackle high installation costs in Europe, Midea developed the innovative PortaSplit air conditioner, designed for easy self-installation. This summer, Google searches for "Midea/PortaSplit" in Germany surged 20-fold year-on-year, with cumulative sales exceeding 80,000 units.

\n

China accounts for nearly 80 percent of the world's air conditioning production capacity, supplying energy-saving, efficient and low-carbon products globally. With climate extremes worsening and demand rising in developing countries, China's air conditioning export potential looks strong for the future, said Zhou Nan, secretary-general of the home appliances branch at the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf6eed50ccabe1517a67.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6486e7c0d9a6507358fc7c60f4cc0d38", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - Resilient power", + "description": "

An employee of State Grid Changji works to install 85 lowering brackets for lightning-arrester discharge counters on 220 kilovolt and 110 kV equipment, near the 220 kV Shiqiantan substation in Qitai county, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As the region faces a prolonged heat wave, the resilience of substations is expected to strengthen once the installation work is completed.

\n

", + "content": "

An employee of State Grid Changji works to install 85 lowering brackets for lightning-arrester discharge counters on 220 kilovolt and 110 kV equipment, near the 220 kV Shiqiantan substation in Qitai county, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As the region faces a prolonged heat wave, the resilience of substations is expected to strengthen once the installation work is completed.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf72ed50ccabe1517a68.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "95be74e57eb2ce2fc3b067fcf84317e6", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - EBL system marks leap in quantum technology", + "description": "

China's first commercial electron beam lithography system (EBL), "Xi Zhi", developed by Zhejiang University, has entered application testing, matching international precision standards and marking significant progress in domestic quantum chip research and development.

\n

At the university's Yuhang institute for quantum innovation, the research team is rigorously testing the large, cabinet-like machine.

\n

"This isn't an ordinary machine, but a 'nano-brush' capable of carving the map of an entire city on a single strand of hair!" the team leader said. Developed at a key provincial lab, the 100kV "Xi Zhi" system is now commercially available.

\n

The system is named after Wang Xizhi, a famous Chinese calligrapher. "The difference is that it uses an electron beam instead of a brush, carving circuits on chips," a senior researcher said. Targeting quantum chips and advanced semiconductors, "Xi Zhi" directly "writes" circuits onto silicon wafers with 0.6 nanometer precision and 8 nanometer line width. It enables flexible design modifications without traditional photomasks. "In the early research and development phase, numerous design iterations requiring line-by-line adjustments are common. EBL offers high precision and convenience in 'writing,' greatly boosting efficiency in chip development," the researcher added.

\n

The development of "Xi Zhi" breaks a critical barrier.

\n

Previously, such cutting-edge technology was restricted by international export controls, leaving top institutions like the University of Science and Technology of China and Zhejiang University's own labs unable to procure it.

\n

"Xi Zhi" is now in procurement discussions with entities like Huawei HiSilicon and multiple research institutes, priced below the international average.

\n

The success of "Xi Zhi" stems from the "dual-new integration" model put forth by Zhejiang province, which merges technological and industrial innovation.

\n

The application testing of "Xi Zhi" represents a major breakthrough in the localization of core high-end semiconductor equipment. This "graver", independently controlled by China, provides a solid foundation for accelerating the development of domestic high-end chips.

\n

Yuhang district of Hangzhou is prioritizing integrated reforms in education, science, and talent, with AI as a key driver, to build a demonstration zone for innovation. Future efforts will focus on creating more landmark achievements through high-level platforms, talent, enterprises, projects, and tech finance.

\n

chenye@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

China's first commercial electron beam lithography system (EBL), "Xi Zhi", developed by Zhejiang University, has entered application testing, matching international precision standards and marking significant progress in domestic quantum chip research and development.

\n

At the university's Yuhang institute for quantum innovation, the research team is rigorously testing the large, cabinet-like machine.

\n

"This isn't an ordinary machine, but a 'nano-brush' capable of carving the map of an entire city on a single strand of hair!" the team leader said. Developed at a key provincial lab, the 100kV "Xi Zhi" system is now commercially available.

\n

The system is named after Wang Xizhi, a famous Chinese calligrapher. "The difference is that it uses an electron beam instead of a brush, carving circuits on chips," a senior researcher said. Targeting quantum chips and advanced semiconductors, "Xi Zhi" directly "writes" circuits onto silicon wafers with 0.6 nanometer precision and 8 nanometer line width. It enables flexible design modifications without traditional photomasks. "In the early research and development phase, numerous design iterations requiring line-by-line adjustments are common. EBL offers high precision and convenience in 'writing,' greatly boosting efficiency in chip development," the researcher added.

\n

The development of "Xi Zhi" breaks a critical barrier.

\n

Previously, such cutting-edge technology was restricted by international export controls, leaving top institutions like the University of Science and Technology of China and Zhejiang University's own labs unable to procure it.

\n

"Xi Zhi" is now in procurement discussions with entities like Huawei HiSilicon and multiple research institutes, priced below the international average.

\n

The success of "Xi Zhi" stems from the "dual-new integration" model put forth by Zhejiang province, which merges technological and industrial innovation.

\n

The application testing of "Xi Zhi" represents a major breakthrough in the localization of core high-end semiconductor equipment. This "graver", independently controlled by China, provides a solid foundation for accelerating the development of domestic high-end chips.

\n

Yuhang district of Hangzhou is prioritizing integrated reforms in education, science, and talent, with AI as a key driver, to build a demonstration zone for innovation. Future efforts will focus on creating more landmark achievements through high-level platforms, talent, enterprises, projects, and tech finance.

\n

chenye@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf76ed50ccabe1517a69.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "c270701c16539dc3f6707f25f572110b", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005BUSINESS - Nation's AI-backed drug market hits global stride", + "description": "

China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered drug has yet reached the market.

\n

According to SDIC Securities, the global AI-driven drug market has more than doubled since 2021, hitting $1.76 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 30 percent.

\n

In China, the pace is even faster from 70 million yuan ($9.74 million) in 2019 to 410 million yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 57.4 percent. Lead-Leo Research Institute projects nearly 70 percent annual growth from 2024 to 2028, when the market could top 5.86 billion yuan.

\n

China's AI drug sector has also been striking deals with Big Pharma. This year alone, Syneron Bio inked a $3.4 billion agreement with AstraZeneca, while Helixon signed a $1.72 billion partnership with Sanofi, among others.

\n

"These collaborations show Chinese AI drug-discovery capabilities are gaining global recognition," said Fang Yang, executive director for healthcare and biotech at CEC Capital. "The industry is entering a new phase of going global and proving it can deliver results."

\n

The most recent deal capturing attention is China's XtalPi Holdings Ltd's $6 billion partnership with US biotech firm DoveTree. It ranks among the largest license-out deals in China's biopharma history.

\n

Under the deal, announced on Aug 5, XtalPi will deploy its AI platforms to run preclinical research on a mix of large — and small-molecule programs, including several targets picked by DoveTree. The US partner will hold exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the resulting drug candidates.

\n

XtalPi has already pocketed $51 million upfront, far exceeding its total 2024 revenue of 266 million yuan and is in line for another $49 million in near-term payments and as much as $5.89 billion in milestones and royalties.

\n

"AI can optimize molecular structures and streamline the earliest stages of drug research and development," said Chu Lei, a researcher at the Healthcare Executive Institute. "XtalPi's role is to deliver ready-to-test clinical candidates straight to DoveTree's labs."

\n

Still, the potential of AI in biotech is promising. Traditional drug development can take more than a decade and cost more than $1 billion. AI, particularly deep-learning models, can speed up target screening, molecular design, and even trial planning. Consultancy McKinsey experts estimated that AI could shrink the time from lab to patient to a tenth of current timelines.

\n

Ren Feng, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, described the global AI-driven biotech sector as moving into its 2.0 phase. The first wave dating back three decades relied on physics-based computer-aided design. The arrival of generative AI around 2013 marked a turning point, allowing algorithms to create novel molecules from scratch by drawing on vast troves of historical data.

\n

The next stage, Ren said, will see AI embedded in every step of drug R&D, from target discovery to clinical management — ushering in what he calls the "3.0 era" of fully integrated, intelligent drug development.

\n

Policy tailwinds are reinforcing the trend. In November 2024, the National Health Commission and two other ministries issued a blueprint for AI in healthcare, naming intelligent drug discovery and development and AI-assisted clinical trials as priority areas.

\n

Local governments are following suit. On Aug 12, Zhejiang province laid out a plan to build a national AI medical application base by 2027, aimed at fostering homegrown innovators, attracting composite talent, and building a complete AI healthcare industry chain.

\n

Despite the surge in dealmaking and investment, industry experts stress most AI-driven agreements today, including XtalPi's, focus on preclinical work. "No AI-discovered drug has yet been approved anywhere in the world, meaning the commercial loop remains incomplete," Chu noted.

\n

lijing2009@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered drug has yet reached the market.

\n

According to SDIC Securities, the global AI-driven drug market has more than doubled since 2021, hitting $1.76 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 30 percent.

\n

In China, the pace is even faster from 70 million yuan ($9.74 million) in 2019 to 410 million yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 57.4 percent. Lead-Leo Research Institute projects nearly 70 percent annual growth from 2024 to 2028, when the market could top 5.86 billion yuan.

\n

China's AI drug sector has also been striking deals with Big Pharma. This year alone, Syneron Bio inked a $3.4 billion agreement with AstraZeneca, while Helixon signed a $1.72 billion partnership with Sanofi, among others.

\n

"These collaborations show Chinese AI drug-discovery capabilities are gaining global recognition," said Fang Yang, executive director for healthcare and biotech at CEC Capital. "The industry is entering a new phase of going global and proving it can deliver results."

\n

The most recent deal capturing attention is China's XtalPi Holdings Ltd's $6 billion partnership with US biotech firm DoveTree. It ranks among the largest license-out deals in China's biopharma history.

\n

Under the deal, announced on Aug 5, XtalPi will deploy its AI platforms to run preclinical research on a mix of large — and small-molecule programs, including several targets picked by DoveTree. The US partner will hold exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the resulting drug candidates.

\n

XtalPi has already pocketed $51 million upfront, far exceeding its total 2024 revenue of 266 million yuan and is in line for another $49 million in near-term payments and as much as $5.89 billion in milestones and royalties.

\n

"AI can optimize molecular structures and streamline the earliest stages of drug research and development," said Chu Lei, a researcher at the Healthcare Executive Institute. "XtalPi's role is to deliver ready-to-test clinical candidates straight to DoveTree's labs."

\n

Still, the potential of AI in biotech is promising. Traditional drug development can take more than a decade and cost more than $1 billion. AI, particularly deep-learning models, can speed up target screening, molecular design, and even trial planning. Consultancy McKinsey experts estimated that AI could shrink the time from lab to patient to a tenth of current timelines.

\n

Ren Feng, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, described the global AI-driven biotech sector as moving into its 2.0 phase. The first wave dating back three decades relied on physics-based computer-aided design. The arrival of generative AI around 2013 marked a turning point, allowing algorithms to create novel molecules from scratch by drawing on vast troves of historical data.

\n

The next stage, Ren said, will see AI embedded in every step of drug R&D, from target discovery to clinical management — ushering in what he calls the "3.0 era" of fully integrated, intelligent drug development.

\n

Policy tailwinds are reinforcing the trend. In November 2024, the National Health Commission and two other ministries issued a blueprint for AI in healthcare, naming intelligent drug discovery and development and AI-assisted clinical trials as priority areas.

\n

Local governments are following suit. On Aug 12, Zhejiang province laid out a plan to build a national AI medical application base by 2027, aimed at fostering homegrown innovators, attracting composite talent, and building a complete AI healthcare industry chain.

\n

Despite the surge in dealmaking and investment, industry experts stress most AI-driven agreements today, including XtalPi's, focus on preclinical work. "No AI-discovered drug has yet been approved anywhere in the world, meaning the commercial loop remains incomplete," Chu noted.

\n

lijing2009@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf7aed50ccabe1517a6a.htm#005BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "7ab52abdb764b832be36baefb51b80a8", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - Lancang-Mekong nations pledge unity", + "description": "

Foreign ministers from China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam pledged on Friday to strengthen solidarity, openness and cooperation across various fields in the face of a complex and severe international landscape.

\n

At the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning, Southwest China's Yunnan province, they also vowed to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade, step up the fight against cross-border crime, jointly tackle challenges, and work together to maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

\n

The two-day meeting, which concluded on Friday, adopted three outcome documents outlining progress on the LMC's action plan, identifying new projects to be funded in the coming year, and setting out ways to strengthen cooperation on non-traditional security issues.

\n

Initiated and launched in 2015, the LMC is an innovative type of regional cooperation mechanism among the Lancang-Mekong countries. The Lancang-Mekong region refers to the countries along the Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China.

\n

All sides agreed at the meeting that the LMC has assisted the socioeconomic development in all six countries, promoted regional economic integration, improved the well-being of people in the river basin, and contributed to regional peace, stability and sustainable development.

\n

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that since the first foreign ministers' meeting held in Yunnan, the LMC has transformed from a seed into "a towering tree" over the past decade, with cooperation focusing on the five priority areas of connectivity, production capacity cooperation, cross-border economy, water resources, and agriculture and poverty reduction.

\n

Trade between China and the five Mekong countries reached $437 billion in 2024, up 125 percent from a decade ago.

\n

Noting that the world is facing greater instability with hegemonism, power politics, unilateralism and protectionism on the rise, Wang stressed that peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain the common aspirations of the people and the prevailing trend of the times.

\n

China, he said, will continue to follow the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, ensuring that Chinese modernization brings more benefits to Mekong countries.

\n

Looking ahead, he proposed strengthening top-level planning, promoting innovative development, deepening law enforcement cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges to build version 2.0 of the LMC and usher in a new golden decade.

\n

To hold on to the "steering wheel" of the LMC's institutional framework, Wang called for efforts to strengthen high-level strategic communication, make preparations for the leaders' meeting and promote the establishment of an international secretariat for the LMC.

\n

On the sidelines of the LMC meeting, as proposed by Thailand, the co-chair of the LMC, an informal discussion among the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand was held on Friday.

\n

Wang said that China, Laos and Thailand, as friendly neighbors of Myanmar, have a better understanding of its unique national conditions and hope even more for Myanmar to return to stability and achieve national reconciliation.

\n

He stressed the importance of supporting a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led peace process, promoting dialogue to resolve differences, prioritizing people's livelihoods and being vigilant against external interference that could disrupt regional stability.

\n

The Myanmar side briefed the meeting on the country's domestic situation and preparations for the upcoming elections, noting that tensions have eased since the last such four-party meeting held in August last year.

\n

During the meeting, the four ministers also exchanged views on joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.

\n

Wang said that since the previous meeting, the four countries have achieved notable results in tackling cross-border crime by strengthening border control and management, but continued collaboration is still needed given the region's security situation.

\n

The four sides agreed to continue strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation, intensifying efforts to combat online gambling, telecom fraud, drug and arms trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border crimes, in order to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

\n

mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Foreign ministers from China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam pledged on Friday to strengthen solidarity, openness and cooperation across various fields in the face of a complex and severe international landscape.

\n

At the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning, Southwest China's Yunnan province, they also vowed to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade, step up the fight against cross-border crime, jointly tackle challenges, and work together to maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

\n

The two-day meeting, which concluded on Friday, adopted three outcome documents outlining progress on the LMC's action plan, identifying new projects to be funded in the coming year, and setting out ways to strengthen cooperation on non-traditional security issues.

\n

Initiated and launched in 2015, the LMC is an innovative type of regional cooperation mechanism among the Lancang-Mekong countries. The Lancang-Mekong region refers to the countries along the Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China.

\n

All sides agreed at the meeting that the LMC has assisted the socioeconomic development in all six countries, promoted regional economic integration, improved the well-being of people in the river basin, and contributed to regional peace, stability and sustainable development.

\n

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that since the first foreign ministers' meeting held in Yunnan, the LMC has transformed from a seed into "a towering tree" over the past decade, with cooperation focusing on the five priority areas of connectivity, production capacity cooperation, cross-border economy, water resources, and agriculture and poverty reduction.

\n

Trade between China and the five Mekong countries reached $437 billion in 2024, up 125 percent from a decade ago.

\n

Noting that the world is facing greater instability with hegemonism, power politics, unilateralism and protectionism on the rise, Wang stressed that peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain the common aspirations of the people and the prevailing trend of the times.

\n

China, he said, will continue to follow the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, ensuring that Chinese modernization brings more benefits to Mekong countries.

\n

Looking ahead, he proposed strengthening top-level planning, promoting innovative development, deepening law enforcement cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges to build version 2.0 of the LMC and usher in a new golden decade.

\n

To hold on to the "steering wheel" of the LMC's institutional framework, Wang called for efforts to strengthen high-level strategic communication, make preparations for the leaders' meeting and promote the establishment of an international secretariat for the LMC.

\n

On the sidelines of the LMC meeting, as proposed by Thailand, the co-chair of the LMC, an informal discussion among the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand was held on Friday.

\n

Wang said that China, Laos and Thailand, as friendly neighbors of Myanmar, have a better understanding of its unique national conditions and hope even more for Myanmar to return to stability and achieve national reconciliation.

\n

He stressed the importance of supporting a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led peace process, promoting dialogue to resolve differences, prioritizing people's livelihoods and being vigilant against external interference that could disrupt regional stability.

\n

The Myanmar side briefed the meeting on the country's domestic situation and preparations for the upcoming elections, noting that tensions have eased since the last such four-party meeting held in August last year.

\n

During the meeting, the four ministers also exchanged views on joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.

\n

Wang said that since the previous meeting, the four countries have achieved notable results in tackling cross-border crime by strengthening border control and management, but continued collaboration is still needed given the region's security situation.

\n

The four sides agreed to continue strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation, intensifying efforts to combat online gambling, telecom fraud, drug and arms trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border crimes, in order to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

\n

mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf7fed50ccabe1517a6b.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "69223ebacd6ddc6b0cb6ddcb941558fd", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - Playful literacy", + "description": "

Children read books at Taman Warna Warni Jembatan 5, an educational and relaxing park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday. The 70-meter-long park is created as a place for children in the previously slum area to play and read books for free.

\n

", + "content": "

Children read books at Taman Warna Warni Jembatan 5, an educational and relaxing park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday. The 70-meter-long park is created as a place for children in the previously slum area to play and read books for free.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf83ed50ccabe1517a6c.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "ef208da90d173d7f311469cbc6bf4776", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - US families drowning in debt as prices go up", + "description": "
\n

People in the United States were drowning in $18.3 trillion of household debt in the second quarter of the year, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows, just as producer prices edged higher last month, which could mean that businesses will soon start raising consumer prices, warn experts.

\n

The findings in the latest quarterly report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, released in August, come amid multiple warnings that families will likely face extra costs due to the US administration's tariffs on imports.

\n

Arnold P., 55, an economist and financial adviser from Brooklyn, New York, withheld his surname to protect the anonymity of his clients. He revealed that many people he sees are desperate to find ways to lower their outgoings in preparation for higher costs, but are finding it difficult due to debt.

\n

"I see a lot of people whose finances are barely above water, mostly due to debt," he told China Daily. "(They have) college loans, a mortgage, some have six-figure credit card debt.

\n

"I warn them that when your debt service is 40 percent or more and you have inflation, your necessities are costing you much more and if you have very little savings, then this is a recipe for disaster. I believe this is the case for many working families and individuals who are already complaining about the cost of living."

\n

Household debt increased by $185 billion (1 percent) in Q2 2025, to $18.39 trillion, the New York Fed found.

\n

"This quarter's flow of household debt into serious delinquency was mixed across debt types, with credit card and auto loans holding steady, student loans continuing to rise, and mortgages edging up slightly," Joelle Scally, an economic policy adviser at the New York Fed, said in a statement.

\n

The rise in personal debt comes alongside the release of a separate report on Thursday by the Labor Department, which showed that US wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, in a sign that Trump's tariffs were not only pushing up costs for businesses, but higher prices could soon be a reality for consumers.

\n

Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at fwdbonds, a financial markets research firm, wrote in a note that "it will only be a matter of time before producers pass their higher tariff-related costs onto the backs of inflation-weary consumers".

\n

The producer price index measures inflation before it hits consumers, or the final demand goods and services prices. It rose 0.9 percent last month from June, compared with the Dow Jones estimate of a 0.2 percent gain. It was its biggest jump in three years. And compared with 2024, wholesale prices rose 3.3 percent.

\n

Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, told Reuters: "This is a kick in the teeth for anyone who thought that tariffs would not impact domestic prices in the United States economy. This report is a strong validation of the Fed's wait-and-see stance on policy changes."

\n

Financial markets anticipate that the Fed may cut rates in September.

\n

Joao F. Gomes, the Howard Butcher III professor of finance and senior vice-dean of research, centers, and academic initiatives at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is an expert on the role of financial markets in the macroeconomy.

\n

He told China Daily that the US economy is slowing down, "and this might be driven by some nervousness about hiring and investing by businesses in response to the new administration's changing policies".

\n

Overall, the impact of tariffs may mean an average family could pay $2,400 a year, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

\n

Yet 59 percent of US citizens don't have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense, a Bankrate emergency savings report conducted with SSRS and YouGov in January found.

\n

About 46 percent of adults surveyed by Bankrate, a consumer financial services firm based in New York, had enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses. But 24 percent had no emergency savings at all.

\n

Data from the New York Fed showed that credit card balances rose by $27 billion from the previous quarter to $1.21 trillion. Meanwhile, auto loan balances also increased by $13 billion to $1.66 trillion. Student loan balances went up $7 billion to $1.64 trillion.

\n

In total, non-housing balances rose by $45 billion, a 0.9 percent increase from Q1 2025. Lastly, mortgage balances rose by $131 billion in the second quarter and were $12.9 trillion by June 2025, the Fed said.

\n

Arnold, the financial adviser, says that households will undoubtedly be affected by higher prices on goods as the US relies on imports "of products from Canada, Mexico and China".

\n

He suggests that any household that is battling debt should focus on ensuring the basics are covered.

\n

"I mean, obviously, rent is high," he added. "It absolutely constricts the budget. … That's always your first priority, paying the rent, paying the mortgage, and then everything else, including food, is secondary."

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", + "content": "
\n

People in the United States were drowning in $18.3 trillion of household debt in the second quarter of the year, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows, just as producer prices edged higher last month, which could mean that businesses will soon start raising consumer prices, warn experts.

\n

The findings in the latest quarterly report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, released in August, come amid multiple warnings that families will likely face extra costs due to the US administration's tariffs on imports.

\n

Arnold P., 55, an economist and financial adviser from Brooklyn, New York, withheld his surname to protect the anonymity of his clients. He revealed that many people he sees are desperate to find ways to lower their outgoings in preparation for higher costs, but are finding it difficult due to debt.

\n

"I see a lot of people whose finances are barely above water, mostly due to debt," he told China Daily. "(They have) college loans, a mortgage, some have six-figure credit card debt.

\n

"I warn them that when your debt service is 40 percent or more and you have inflation, your necessities are costing you much more and if you have very little savings, then this is a recipe for disaster. I believe this is the case for many working families and individuals who are already complaining about the cost of living."

\n

Household debt increased by $185 billion (1 percent) in Q2 2025, to $18.39 trillion, the New York Fed found.

\n

"This quarter's flow of household debt into serious delinquency was mixed across debt types, with credit card and auto loans holding steady, student loans continuing to rise, and mortgages edging up slightly," Joelle Scally, an economic policy adviser at the New York Fed, said in a statement.

\n

The rise in personal debt comes alongside the release of a separate report on Thursday by the Labor Department, which showed that US wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, in a sign that Trump's tariffs were not only pushing up costs for businesses, but higher prices could soon be a reality for consumers.

\n

Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at fwdbonds, a financial markets research firm, wrote in a note that "it will only be a matter of time before producers pass their higher tariff-related costs onto the backs of inflation-weary consumers".

\n

The producer price index measures inflation before it hits consumers, or the final demand goods and services prices. It rose 0.9 percent last month from June, compared with the Dow Jones estimate of a 0.2 percent gain. It was its biggest jump in three years. And compared with 2024, wholesale prices rose 3.3 percent.

\n

Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, told Reuters: "This is a kick in the teeth for anyone who thought that tariffs would not impact domestic prices in the United States economy. This report is a strong validation of the Fed's wait-and-see stance on policy changes."

\n

Financial markets anticipate that the Fed may cut rates in September.

\n

Joao F. Gomes, the Howard Butcher III professor of finance and senior vice-dean of research, centers, and academic initiatives at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is an expert on the role of financial markets in the macroeconomy.

\n

He told China Daily that the US economy is slowing down, "and this might be driven by some nervousness about hiring and investing by businesses in response to the new administration's changing policies".

\n

Overall, the impact of tariffs may mean an average family could pay $2,400 a year, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

\n

Yet 59 percent of US citizens don't have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense, a Bankrate emergency savings report conducted with SSRS and YouGov in January found.

\n

About 46 percent of adults surveyed by Bankrate, a consumer financial services firm based in New York, had enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses. But 24 percent had no emergency savings at all.

\n

Data from the New York Fed showed that credit card balances rose by $27 billion from the previous quarter to $1.21 trillion. Meanwhile, auto loan balances also increased by $13 billion to $1.66 trillion. Student loan balances went up $7 billion to $1.64 trillion.

\n

In total, non-housing balances rose by $45 billion, a 0.9 percent increase from Q1 2025. Lastly, mortgage balances rose by $131 billion in the second quarter and were $12.9 trillion by June 2025, the Fed said.

\n

Arnold, the financial adviser, says that households will undoubtedly be affected by higher prices on goods as the US relies on imports "of products from Canada, Mexico and China".

\n

He suggests that any household that is battling debt should focus on ensuring the basics are covered.

\n

"I mean, obviously, rent is high," he added. "It absolutely constricts the budget. … That's always your first priority, paying the rent, paying the mortgage, and then everything else, including food, is secondary."

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf87ed50ccabe1517a6d.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "cfd369659042124b5ecf2fee6d3eb0ec", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - Flood havoc", + "description": "

Household goods are strewed around next to buildings damaged by flash floods in Chositi village of Kishtwar district, India-controlled Kashmir, on Friday. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 200 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

Household goods are strewed around next to buildings damaged by flash floods in Chositi village of Kishtwar district, India-controlled Kashmir, on Friday. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 200 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf8ced50ccabe1517a6e.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "ee5fbd04f0971276b31cd797be8149ce", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - Briefly", + "description": "

SWITZERLAND

\n

No deal after plastic pollution treaty talks

\n

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal. Delegates had been seeking a breakthrough in the deadlocked United Nations' talks in Geneva, but states pushing for an ambitious treaty said that the latest text released overnight failed to meet their expectations. The chair of the negotiations, Ecuador's Luis Vayas Valdivieso, adjourned the session with a pledge to resume talks at an undetermined later date, drawing weak applause from exhausted delegates who had worked into the early hours. UN officials and some countries, including Britain, said that negotiations should resume, but others described a broken process.

\n

CANADA

\n

Flights canceled as carrier, union clash

\n

Air Canada and its unionized flight attendants remained at odds on Friday, despite government pleas for both sides to return to bargaining to avert a strike that would upend travel for tens of thousands of passengers. Canada's largest carrier said that it expected to cancel 500 flights by the end of the day, ahead of the planned strike, leaving some 100,000 passengers scrambling for alternatives. The carrier's 10,000 flight attendants are gearing up to strike on Saturday over stalled contract talks on union demands for higher wages and compensation for unpaid work. On Thursday night, Air Canada and the union clashed over an agreement to avoid stranding thousands of passengers abroad when the strike is expected to begin on Saturday.

\n

INDIA

\n

Modi pushes self-reliance amid tariffs

\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defense systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall". Modi delivered his annual Independence Day address from the ramparts of New Delhi's Red Fort, at a time when India faces intense pressure and threats of additional tariffs from the United States. The prime minister urged the country to move toward more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilizers to jet engines and EV batteries, and vowed to protect farmers in the face of a trade conflict with Washington. He also announced lower goods and services taxes from October.

\n

", + "content": "

SWITZERLAND

\n

No deal after plastic pollution treaty talks

\n

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal. Delegates had been seeking a breakthrough in the deadlocked United Nations' talks in Geneva, but states pushing for an ambitious treaty said that the latest text released overnight failed to meet their expectations. The chair of the negotiations, Ecuador's Luis Vayas Valdivieso, adjourned the session with a pledge to resume talks at an undetermined later date, drawing weak applause from exhausted delegates who had worked into the early hours. UN officials and some countries, including Britain, said that negotiations should resume, but others described a broken process.

\n

CANADA

\n

Flights canceled as carrier, union clash

\n

Air Canada and its unionized flight attendants remained at odds on Friday, despite government pleas for both sides to return to bargaining to avert a strike that would upend travel for tens of thousands of passengers. Canada's largest carrier said that it expected to cancel 500 flights by the end of the day, ahead of the planned strike, leaving some 100,000 passengers scrambling for alternatives. The carrier's 10,000 flight attendants are gearing up to strike on Saturday over stalled contract talks on union demands for higher wages and compensation for unpaid work. On Thursday night, Air Canada and the union clashed over an agreement to avoid stranding thousands of passengers abroad when the strike is expected to begin on Saturday.

\n

INDIA

\n

Modi pushes self-reliance amid tariffs

\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defense systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall". Modi delivered his annual Independence Day address from the ramparts of New Delhi's Red Fort, at a time when India faces intense pressure and threats of additional tariffs from the United States. The prime minister urged the country to move toward more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilizers to jet engines and EV batteries, and vowed to protect farmers in the face of a trade conflict with Washington. He also announced lower goods and services taxes from October.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf90ed50ccabe1517a6f.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "305a316c14f0b73c96376cf630a40edf", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006WORLD - Trump administration tightens control over DC police", + "description": "

Members of the DC Metropolitan Police detain a person, who had an altercation between members of the public, in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

\n

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation's capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington's "emergency police commissioner" with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as part of the federal government's law-enforcement takeover.

\n

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued on Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police". The Metropolitan Police Department "must receive approval from Commissioner Cole" before issuing any orders, Bondi said.

\n

It was not immediately clear where the move left Pamela Smith, the city's current police chief, who works for the mayor.

\n

The attorney general's directive comes hours after Smith directed MPD officers to share information with immigration agencies regarding people not in custody, such as someone involved in a traffic stop or checkpoint. The Justice Department said Bondi disagreed with the police chief's directive because it allowed for continued enforcement of "sanctuary policies".

\n

Bondi said she was rescinding that order as well as other MPD policies limiting inquiries into immigration status and preventing arrests based solely on federal immigration warrants. All new directives must now receive approval from Cole, the attorney general said.

\n

The late-night announcement came after an eventful day in the ongoing federal operation. Smith's earlier directive effectively brought together Trump's moves on city law enforcement and his nationwide efforts to curb immigration, and Trump had praised it in the hours before Bondi's announcement.

\n

A population already tense from days of ramp-up began seeing more significant shows of force across the city on Thursday. National Guard troops watched over some of the world's most renowned landmarks and Humvees took position in front of the busy main train station.

\n

Volunteers helped homeless people leave long-standing encampments — to where, exactly, was often unclear. Department of Homeland Security police stood outside Nationals Park.

\n

Drug Enforcement Administration agents patrolled The Wharf, a popular nightlife area, while Secret Service officers patrolled the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

\n

The visibility of federal forces around the city, including in many high-traffic areas, was striking to residents going about their lives.

\n

Trump has the power to take over federal law enforcement for 30 days before Congress must review his actions, though he has said he'll reevaluate as that deadline approaches.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

Members of the DC Metropolitan Police detain a person, who had an altercation between members of the public, in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

\n

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation's capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington's "emergency police commissioner" with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as part of the federal government's law-enforcement takeover.

\n

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued on Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police". The Metropolitan Police Department "must receive approval from Commissioner Cole" before issuing any orders, Bondi said.

\n

It was not immediately clear where the move left Pamela Smith, the city's current police chief, who works for the mayor.

\n

The attorney general's directive comes hours after Smith directed MPD officers to share information with immigration agencies regarding people not in custody, such as someone involved in a traffic stop or checkpoint. The Justice Department said Bondi disagreed with the police chief's directive because it allowed for continued enforcement of "sanctuary policies".

\n

Bondi said she was rescinding that order as well as other MPD policies limiting inquiries into immigration status and preventing arrests based solely on federal immigration warrants. All new directives must now receive approval from Cole, the attorney general said.

\n

The late-night announcement came after an eventful day in the ongoing federal operation. Smith's earlier directive effectively brought together Trump's moves on city law enforcement and his nationwide efforts to curb immigration, and Trump had praised it in the hours before Bondi's announcement.

\n

A population already tense from days of ramp-up began seeing more significant shows of force across the city on Thursday. National Guard troops watched over some of the world's most renowned landmarks and Humvees took position in front of the busy main train station.

\n

Volunteers helped homeless people leave long-standing encampments — to where, exactly, was often unclear. Department of Homeland Security police stood outside Nationals Park.

\n

Drug Enforcement Administration agents patrolled The Wharf, a popular nightlife area, while Secret Service officers patrolled the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

\n

The visibility of federal forces around the city, including in many high-traffic areas, was striking to residents going about their lives.

\n

Trump has the power to take over federal law enforcement for 30 days before Congress must review his actions, though he has said he'll reevaluate as that deadline approaches.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf95ed50ccabe1517a70.htm#006WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "3a4285847eb7980a4c47dff9ddc09981", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007WORLD - Japan urged to reflect on its aggression", + "description": "

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on Japan to confront its wartime past, warning that only by facing history can the country avoid repeating past mistakes.

\n

Speaking at a joint news conference after the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Wang reiterated China's stance on historical issues, as Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

\n

Eight decades ago, Japan was defeated, accepted the Potsdam Proclamation, and announced its unconditional surrender, Wang said.

\n

Yet today, certain forces in Japan still attempt to whitewash, deny, distort, and even rewrite history, glorifying war criminals — a disgraceful act which Wang said only brings shame upon themselves.

\n

He condemned such actions as a challenge to the United Nations Charter, the post-war international order, human conscience, and all the victorious nations and their people.

\n

"Only by facing history can Japan earn respect; only by drawing lessons from the past can it forge a future; and only by remembering history can Japan avoid straying onto the wrong path again," Wang stressed.

\n

In Tokyo on Thursday, officials and experts at a symposium themed "80 Years since the End of the Pacific War, 80 Years since Japan's Defeat: Toward Building a Peaceful World", expressed similar viewpoints.

\n

The symposium was organized on Thursday by the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, a Japanese civic group dedicated to upholding the 1995 Murayama Statement that acknowledges Japan's wartime mistakes.

\n

Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama pointed out that true "patriotism" means confronting historical facts and acknowledging past mistakes with courage.

\n

He stressed that Japan cannot simply claim that "compensation has been completed and responsibility fulfilled". Responsibility ends only when the victorious countries or former colonies declare they will no longer pursue claims.

\n

He said: "I believe that promoting peace and the development of democracy, based on a profound reflection on past history, is the path Japan should follow."

\n

On Friday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "remorse" over the war, which he called a mistake, restoring the word in a Japanese leader's address for the first time since 2013, when former premier Shinzo Abe shunned it.

\n

Ishiba, however, did not mention Japan's aggression across Asia or apologize. Earlier in the day, at least one cabinet minister joined thousands of visitors at the notorious Yasukuni Shrine.

\n

Takakage Fujita, secretary-general of the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, quoted Japanese writer Shuichi Kato: "Distorting history brings absolutely no benefit and causes countless harms."

\n

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that 80 years after Japan's defeat, the country should fulfill its serious political commitments, thoroughly repudiate any actions that distort, glorify, or deny the history of aggression.

\n

"Japan should demonstrate through concrete actions its adherence to peaceful development, thereby earning the trust of the Chinese people, the Japanese people, neighboring Asian countries, and the international community," Wu said.

\n

Akira Yamada, a professor at Meiji University, noted that Japan's pacifism has often been framed by the slogan "not to become a new victim", but emphasized that "avoiding becoming a new aggressor" is even more important.

\n

Yamada stressed that Japan should foster friendly relations with China and warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is extremely dangerous. "Distorting historical understanding will ultimately erode our own politics and society," he said.

\n

Hajime Takano, director of the East Asian Community Institute, also warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is dangerous and argued that the idea that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency" is unfounded. He noted that the Taiwan question is a legacy of the Chinese civil war.

\n

Takano also criticized certain Japanese media for reporting on related events without considering the complex background.

\n

Tomoyoshi Kimura, director of the Northeast Asia Dynamics Study Group, emphasized that most people in Japan today were born after the war. Although they did not directly commit wartime crimes, they still bear a responsibility to humbly inherit and convey historical lessons.

\n

houjunjie@chinadaily.com

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on Japan to confront its wartime past, warning that only by facing history can the country avoid repeating past mistakes.

\n

Speaking at a joint news conference after the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Wang reiterated China's stance on historical issues, as Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

\n

Eight decades ago, Japan was defeated, accepted the Potsdam Proclamation, and announced its unconditional surrender, Wang said.

\n

Yet today, certain forces in Japan still attempt to whitewash, deny, distort, and even rewrite history, glorifying war criminals — a disgraceful act which Wang said only brings shame upon themselves.

\n

He condemned such actions as a challenge to the United Nations Charter, the post-war international order, human conscience, and all the victorious nations and their people.

\n

"Only by facing history can Japan earn respect; only by drawing lessons from the past can it forge a future; and only by remembering history can Japan avoid straying onto the wrong path again," Wang stressed.

\n

In Tokyo on Thursday, officials and experts at a symposium themed "80 Years since the End of the Pacific War, 80 Years since Japan's Defeat: Toward Building a Peaceful World", expressed similar viewpoints.

\n

The symposium was organized on Thursday by the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, a Japanese civic group dedicated to upholding the 1995 Murayama Statement that acknowledges Japan's wartime mistakes.

\n

Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama pointed out that true "patriotism" means confronting historical facts and acknowledging past mistakes with courage.

\n

He stressed that Japan cannot simply claim that "compensation has been completed and responsibility fulfilled". Responsibility ends only when the victorious countries or former colonies declare they will no longer pursue claims.

\n

He said: "I believe that promoting peace and the development of democracy, based on a profound reflection on past history, is the path Japan should follow."

\n

On Friday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "remorse" over the war, which he called a mistake, restoring the word in a Japanese leader's address for the first time since 2013, when former premier Shinzo Abe shunned it.

\n

Ishiba, however, did not mention Japan's aggression across Asia or apologize. Earlier in the day, at least one cabinet minister joined thousands of visitors at the notorious Yasukuni Shrine.

\n

Takakage Fujita, secretary-general of the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, quoted Japanese writer Shuichi Kato: "Distorting history brings absolutely no benefit and causes countless harms."

\n

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that 80 years after Japan's defeat, the country should fulfill its serious political commitments, thoroughly repudiate any actions that distort, glorify, or deny the history of aggression.

\n

"Japan should demonstrate through concrete actions its adherence to peaceful development, thereby earning the trust of the Chinese people, the Japanese people, neighboring Asian countries, and the international community," Wu said.

\n

Akira Yamada, a professor at Meiji University, noted that Japan's pacifism has often been framed by the slogan "not to become a new victim", but emphasized that "avoiding becoming a new aggressor" is even more important.

\n

Yamada stressed that Japan should foster friendly relations with China and warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is extremely dangerous. "Distorting historical understanding will ultimately erode our own politics and society," he said.

\n

Hajime Takano, director of the East Asian Community Institute, also warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is dangerous and argued that the idea that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency" is unfounded. He noted that the Taiwan question is a legacy of the Chinese civil war.

\n

Takano also criticized certain Japanese media for reporting on related events without considering the complex background.

\n

Tomoyoshi Kimura, director of the Northeast Asia Dynamics Study Group, emphasized that most people in Japan today were born after the war. Although they did not directly commit wartime crimes, they still bear a responsibility to humbly inherit and convey historical lessons.

\n

houjunjie@chinadaily.com

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_007_689faf99ed50ccabe1517a71.htm#007WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "3bd0602821b1ce30b9f3d4be5bf3cd98", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007WORLD - Israel's building plan for West Bank criticized", + "description": "

Palestinians collect humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a settlement project for the West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS — Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved plans overnight for a settlement that would split East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

It was not immediately clear if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the plan to revive the long-frozen E1 scheme, which Palestinians and world powers have said would lop the West Bank in two and will likely draw international ire.

\n

In a statement headlined "Burying the idea of a Palestinian State", Smotrich's spokesperson said the minister would give a news conference later on Thursday about the plan to build 3,401 houses for Israeli settlers between an existing settlement in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

\n

Israel had frozen construction plans there since 2012 because of objections from the United States, European allies and other world powers who considered the project a threat to any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

\n

Britain and France are among several countries to announce in recent weeks plans to recognize a Palestinian state later this year, saying they wanted to keep the two-state solution alive.

\n

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: "Our position is clear — the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law," in a note to correspondents.

\n

Construction in the E1 area would sever the northern and southern West Bank, severely undermining the prospects for the realization of a viable, contiguous State of Palestine, the note added.

\n

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday urged Israel to drop plans to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning the move would violate international law and irreparably damage prospects for a two-state solution.

\n

"If implemented, settlement construction in this area will permanently cut the geographical and territorial contiguity between occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank and sever the connection between the northern and southern West Bank," Kallas said in a statement.

\n

Germany said it "strongly objects" to the plan and called on the Israeli government to "stop settlement construction", while Saudi Arabia also condemned the move "in the strongest possible terms".

\n

Israeli NGO Peace Now, which monitors settlement activity in the West Bank, denounced the E1 plan as "deadly for the future of Israel and for any chance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution".

\n

Meanwhile, in Gaza, more than 100 nonprofit groups warned on Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda — charges that Israel denied.

\n

At the same time, hospital officials reported more deaths from Israeli airstrikes and an increasing toll from malnutrition.

\n

The mounting backlash over aid restrictions and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza have been cited by several countries as a factor in their moves toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.

\n

The aid groups, including Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders and CARE, stressed on Thursday that most of them have not been able to deliver "a single truck" of lifesaving assistance since Israel implemented a blockade in March.

\n

", + "content": "

Palestinians collect humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a settlement project for the West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS — Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved plans overnight for a settlement that would split East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

It was not immediately clear if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the plan to revive the long-frozen E1 scheme, which Palestinians and world powers have said would lop the West Bank in two and will likely draw international ire.

\n

In a statement headlined "Burying the idea of a Palestinian State", Smotrich's spokesperson said the minister would give a news conference later on Thursday about the plan to build 3,401 houses for Israeli settlers between an existing settlement in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

\n

Israel had frozen construction plans there since 2012 because of objections from the United States, European allies and other world powers who considered the project a threat to any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

\n

Britain and France are among several countries to announce in recent weeks plans to recognize a Palestinian state later this year, saying they wanted to keep the two-state solution alive.

\n

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: "Our position is clear — the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law," in a note to correspondents.

\n

Construction in the E1 area would sever the northern and southern West Bank, severely undermining the prospects for the realization of a viable, contiguous State of Palestine, the note added.

\n

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday urged Israel to drop plans to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning the move would violate international law and irreparably damage prospects for a two-state solution.

\n

"If implemented, settlement construction in this area will permanently cut the geographical and territorial contiguity between occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank and sever the connection between the northern and southern West Bank," Kallas said in a statement.

\n

Germany said it "strongly objects" to the plan and called on the Israeli government to "stop settlement construction", while Saudi Arabia also condemned the move "in the strongest possible terms".

\n

Israeli NGO Peace Now, which monitors settlement activity in the West Bank, denounced the E1 plan as "deadly for the future of Israel and for any chance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution".

\n

Meanwhile, in Gaza, more than 100 nonprofit groups warned on Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda — charges that Israel denied.

\n

At the same time, hospital officials reported more deaths from Israeli airstrikes and an increasing toll from malnutrition.

\n

The mounting backlash over aid restrictions and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza have been cited by several countries as a factor in their moves toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.

\n

The aid groups, including Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders and CARE, stressed on Thursday that most of them have not been able to deliver "a single truck" of lifesaving assistance since Israel implemented a blockade in March.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_007_689faf9ded50ccabe1517a72.htm#007WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "3de60f338609b34f1e22c580497536e8", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007WORLD - Liberation from colonial rule celebrated", + "description": "

Both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea have marked the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, with the ROK leader pledging to reduce bilateral tensions.

\n

In a speech at a celebration event held at the Arch of Triumph Plaza in Pyongyang on Thursday, DPRK's top leader, Kim Jong-un, emphasized the DPRK's resistance against Japanese imperialism and the bloodshed endured to gain independence, and called for steadily and undauntedly overcoming the challenges facing the DPRK.

\n

On Friday, ROK President Lee Jaemyung, in a speech marking the country's Liberation Day, said the ROK will take consistent measures to reduce tensions with the DPRK and restore the Sept 19 military agreement between the two sides to lower military tensions at the border.

\n

The agreement was signed during the 2018 inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang. In June 2024, the ROK's then Yoon Suk-yeol government suspended the deal. "It is time to break free from outdated Cold War mentality and open a new era of peace on the Korean Peninsula," said Lee, at a ceremony held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul.

\n

Lee said his government respects the DPRK's current political system and will not pursue any form of unification by absorption while asserting that it has no intention of engaging in hostile acts.

\n

The DPRK celebrations were joined by Russian guests led by Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Volodin, who met Kim on Thursday, read a congratulatory letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kim, expressing his willingness to further develop bilateral relations.

\n

"Today, the DPRK-Russia friendship has developed into an unprecedented alliance," Kim, who is general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, was quoted as saying by the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Friday.

\n

Kim said the bilateral relationship has been solidified amid their joint struggle against the revival of neo-Nazism and to safeguard sovereignty, security and international justice.

\n

The DPRK has been wary of military exercises to be held by the ROK with the United States.

\n

"The United States-ROK joint military drills to be started on Aug 18 will undoubtedly make the hostile nature of the ROK brought to light again," Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, said earlier.

\n

She also noted that she believed Seoul's policy toward the DPRK remained unchanged.

\n

Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Institute for National Unification in the ROK, told Reuters that Pyongyang likely anticipated further conciliatory gestures by the ROK.

\n

The joint military exercise is set to take place from Monday to Aug 28, but the allies said last week that around half of the 40 planned field training drills will be postponed to September.

\n

Lee said a peaceful Korean Peninsula must be nuclear-free.

\n

kelly@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", + "content": "

Both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea have marked the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, with the ROK leader pledging to reduce bilateral tensions.

\n

In a speech at a celebration event held at the Arch of Triumph Plaza in Pyongyang on Thursday, DPRK's top leader, Kim Jong-un, emphasized the DPRK's resistance against Japanese imperialism and the bloodshed endured to gain independence, and called for steadily and undauntedly overcoming the challenges facing the DPRK.

\n

On Friday, ROK President Lee Jaemyung, in a speech marking the country's Liberation Day, said the ROK will take consistent measures to reduce tensions with the DPRK and restore the Sept 19 military agreement between the two sides to lower military tensions at the border.

\n

The agreement was signed during the 2018 inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang. In June 2024, the ROK's then Yoon Suk-yeol government suspended the deal. "It is time to break free from outdated Cold War mentality and open a new era of peace on the Korean Peninsula," said Lee, at a ceremony held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul.

\n

Lee said his government respects the DPRK's current political system and will not pursue any form of unification by absorption while asserting that it has no intention of engaging in hostile acts.

\n

The DPRK celebrations were joined by Russian guests led by Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Volodin, who met Kim on Thursday, read a congratulatory letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kim, expressing his willingness to further develop bilateral relations.

\n

"Today, the DPRK-Russia friendship has developed into an unprecedented alliance," Kim, who is general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, was quoted as saying by the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Friday.

\n

Kim said the bilateral relationship has been solidified amid their joint struggle against the revival of neo-Nazism and to safeguard sovereignty, security and international justice.

\n

The DPRK has been wary of military exercises to be held by the ROK with the United States.

\n

"The United States-ROK joint military drills to be started on Aug 18 will undoubtedly make the hostile nature of the ROK brought to light again," Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, said earlier.

\n

She also noted that she believed Seoul's policy toward the DPRK remained unchanged.

\n

Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Institute for National Unification in the ROK, told Reuters that Pyongyang likely anticipated further conciliatory gestures by the ROK.

\n

The joint military exercise is set to take place from Monday to Aug 28, but the allies said last week that around half of the 40 planned field training drills will be postponed to September.

\n

Lee said a peaceful Korean Peninsula must be nuclear-free.

\n

kelly@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_007_689fafa2ed50ccabe1517a73.htm#007WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "2faf67a94223fc262bd26eacd95d5f06", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008LIFE - Reinventing adventures in history", + "description": "

Inside a hall at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, the projection of light and images produces an immersive experience on Tuesday.

\n

Students explore the This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in June.

\n

While in downtown Beijing, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum showcases Confucian rituals on Aug 3.

\n

On a warm August morning at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, a small crowd of children huddles around a bronze treasure that has been waiting more than three millennia to be admired. The famed owl-shaped zun — a Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) ritual vessel symbolizing the war god — sits in its case, silent yet commanding.

\n

Twelve-year-old Chen Mingxuan lifts an AI-enabled handheld device to eye level. The screen hums and trembles in his hands, then blooms with animation: the vessel's intricate patterns begin to glow, shifting into scenes that reveal their hidden meanings. Mingxuan lets out an excited gasp as the owl's eyes gleam to life. He then taps a button to record his own retelling of the artifact's story. Later, his narration will be embedded into a custom "talking" refrigerator magnet — a souvenir that fuses the weight of tradition with a spark of technology.

\n

This is Return of the Mythical Beasts, one of the museum's newest education programs, developed as part of its push to reinvent how history is experienced. Situated in Tongzhou district, where the ancient Grand Canal once pulsed with trade activities, the museum has launched AI-powered terminals, crafting workshops, and immersive storytelling to draw children into the world of the Shang Dynasty.

\n

"Our AI terminals recognize more than 100 artifacts," says Zhang Ning, head of the museum's creative culture team.

\n

"When children record their own explanations of what they've learned, they're not just memorizing the information but also building a better understanding of history."

\n

The program ties into the museum's This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition and its canal heritage collection. This summer, new offerings have multiplied. The Journey Through the Great Shang program uses a dual-terminal teaching system linking teachers and students in real-time. While instructors guide lessons on a master device, students receive synchronized high-resolution images, videos and text on their tablets, allowing them to zoom in on details far beyond what the glass cases reveal.

\n

"The system tracks the students' progress and awards digital badges," Zhang notes.

\n

"It keeps them curious, engaged and proud of what they're learning."

\n

For those craving a dash of drama, The Shang King's Banquet Treasure Hunt begins on the eve of a royal feast, only for the bronze vessels to vanish. Armed with the king's secret orders, young sleuths follow clues through the galleries, decode bronze motifs, and try their hand at clay mold casting to crack the case.

\n

"It's about curiosity, participation and immersion," Zhang says.

\n

"Children leave with a tangible connection to the Shang world," she adds.

\n

In downtown Dongcheng district, at the solemn gates of the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum, a group of children wearing traditional hanfu costume line up before the statue of Confucius, carefully adjusting their robes and using brushes to write Chinese characters that reflect Confucius thoughts.

\n

This signature program combines traditional rites and etiquette with immersive historical drama.

\n

The activities guide participants through the historical layers of China's classical learning, allowing them to explore the legacy of Confucian scholarship and ritual culture in a setting that once shaped the nation's intellectual elite.

\n

Once China's highest learning institution and a center for moral cultivation, the Imperial College draws on this profound legacy to inspire modern programs.

\n

Personnel at the facility have developed over 300 programs serving more than 7,000 participants since 2024, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, says Yan Jing, director of the education department with the museum.

\n

The two museums are among many across the capital that have rolled out learning experiences for summer vacationers.

\n

On Aug 8, the Study Tour Month of the Beijing Museum Season was launched, aiming to create a multidimensional space to combine cultural experiences, consumption scenarios and interactive activities.

\n

"Museums are more than repositories of history; they are cultural landmarks that preserve our legacy and pass on the heritage of civilization," said Chu Jianhao, a senior official with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, at the launch ceremony.

\n

Chu praised the rich array of exhibitions, technology-enhanced experiences, and creative programs that have attracted a growing public audience since the inaugural edition of the Beijing Museum Season's Exhibition Month in May. Science Month was held in June, and Cultural Creativity Month took place in July.

\n

The Study Tour Month embodies a commitment to culturalinheritance and innovative integration, he notes.

\n

"We will collaborate with museums across Beijing's districts to deliver diverse programs, including thematic study tours, interactive games and academic seminars," Chu says.

\n

"The goal is to transform museum resources into educational assets, enhance young people's cultural literacy, and bring high-quality cultural experiences to communities," he adds.

\n

By building on new partnerships with educational authorities, Chu reveals five freshly designed study routes along Beijing's Central Axis, along with extended summer hours to meet rising demand.

\n

On launch day, Dongcheng district's culture and tourism bureau unveiled a new set of themed educational travel routes that serve as a key to opening its history.

\n

"These routes are not just a string of attractions," Chu says, adding that at each stop, organizers include various activities.

\n

Chu calls upon participating museums to leverage Beijing's unique cultural heritage to design engaging and memorable programs for youth, ensure scholarly rigor and authenticity in historical storytelling, and embrace innovative formats including theatrical performances and digital interactivity, to enrich learning experiences.

\n

At the Bell and Drum Towers, students can participate in role-play activities and "time wisdom" workshops, solving clues through interactive games and augmented-reality treasure hunts to discover how ancient Chinese kept time — a glimpse into how museums turn history into living, breathing adventures.

\n

Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Inside a hall at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, the projection of light and images produces an immersive experience on Tuesday.

\n

Students explore the This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in June.

\n

While in downtown Beijing, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum showcases Confucian rituals on Aug 3.

\n

On a warm August morning at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, a small crowd of children huddles around a bronze treasure that has been waiting more than three millennia to be admired. The famed owl-shaped zun — a Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) ritual vessel symbolizing the war god — sits in its case, silent yet commanding.

\n

Twelve-year-old Chen Mingxuan lifts an AI-enabled handheld device to eye level. The screen hums and trembles in his hands, then blooms with animation: the vessel's intricate patterns begin to glow, shifting into scenes that reveal their hidden meanings. Mingxuan lets out an excited gasp as the owl's eyes gleam to life. He then taps a button to record his own retelling of the artifact's story. Later, his narration will be embedded into a custom "talking" refrigerator magnet — a souvenir that fuses the weight of tradition with a spark of technology.

\n

This is Return of the Mythical Beasts, one of the museum's newest education programs, developed as part of its push to reinvent how history is experienced. Situated in Tongzhou district, where the ancient Grand Canal once pulsed with trade activities, the museum has launched AI-powered terminals, crafting workshops, and immersive storytelling to draw children into the world of the Shang Dynasty.

\n

"Our AI terminals recognize more than 100 artifacts," says Zhang Ning, head of the museum's creative culture team.

\n

"When children record their own explanations of what they've learned, they're not just memorizing the information but also building a better understanding of history."

\n

The program ties into the museum's This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition and its canal heritage collection. This summer, new offerings have multiplied. The Journey Through the Great Shang program uses a dual-terminal teaching system linking teachers and students in real-time. While instructors guide lessons on a master device, students receive synchronized high-resolution images, videos and text on their tablets, allowing them to zoom in on details far beyond what the glass cases reveal.

\n

"The system tracks the students' progress and awards digital badges," Zhang notes.

\n

"It keeps them curious, engaged and proud of what they're learning."

\n

For those craving a dash of drama, The Shang King's Banquet Treasure Hunt begins on the eve of a royal feast, only for the bronze vessels to vanish. Armed with the king's secret orders, young sleuths follow clues through the galleries, decode bronze motifs, and try their hand at clay mold casting to crack the case.

\n

"It's about curiosity, participation and immersion," Zhang says.

\n

"Children leave with a tangible connection to the Shang world," she adds.

\n

In downtown Dongcheng district, at the solemn gates of the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum, a group of children wearing traditional hanfu costume line up before the statue of Confucius, carefully adjusting their robes and using brushes to write Chinese characters that reflect Confucius thoughts.

\n

This signature program combines traditional rites and etiquette with immersive historical drama.

\n

The activities guide participants through the historical layers of China's classical learning, allowing them to explore the legacy of Confucian scholarship and ritual culture in a setting that once shaped the nation's intellectual elite.

\n

Once China's highest learning institution and a center for moral cultivation, the Imperial College draws on this profound legacy to inspire modern programs.

\n

Personnel at the facility have developed over 300 programs serving more than 7,000 participants since 2024, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, says Yan Jing, director of the education department with the museum.

\n

The two museums are among many across the capital that have rolled out learning experiences for summer vacationers.

\n

On Aug 8, the Study Tour Month of the Beijing Museum Season was launched, aiming to create a multidimensional space to combine cultural experiences, consumption scenarios and interactive activities.

\n

"Museums are more than repositories of history; they are cultural landmarks that preserve our legacy and pass on the heritage of civilization," said Chu Jianhao, a senior official with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, at the launch ceremony.

\n

Chu praised the rich array of exhibitions, technology-enhanced experiences, and creative programs that have attracted a growing public audience since the inaugural edition of the Beijing Museum Season's Exhibition Month in May. Science Month was held in June, and Cultural Creativity Month took place in July.

\n

The Study Tour Month embodies a commitment to culturalinheritance and innovative integration, he notes.

\n

"We will collaborate with museums across Beijing's districts to deliver diverse programs, including thematic study tours, interactive games and academic seminars," Chu says.

\n

"The goal is to transform museum resources into educational assets, enhance young people's cultural literacy, and bring high-quality cultural experiences to communities," he adds.

\n

By building on new partnerships with educational authorities, Chu reveals five freshly designed study routes along Beijing's Central Axis, along with extended summer hours to meet rising demand.

\n

On launch day, Dongcheng district's culture and tourism bureau unveiled a new set of themed educational travel routes that serve as a key to opening its history.

\n

"These routes are not just a string of attractions," Chu says, adding that at each stop, organizers include various activities.

\n

Chu calls upon participating museums to leverage Beijing's unique cultural heritage to design engaging and memorable programs for youth, ensure scholarly rigor and authenticity in historical storytelling, and embrace innovative formats including theatrical performances and digital interactivity, to enrich learning experiences.

\n

At the Bell and Drum Towers, students can participate in role-play activities and "time wisdom" workshops, solving clues through interactive games and augmented-reality treasure hunts to discover how ancient Chinese kept time — a glimpse into how museums turn history into living, breathing adventures.

\n

Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_008_689fafa6ed50ccabe1517a74.htm#008LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6f81eb247c99cd042e5372d1dd0f80da", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008LIFE - Themed routes", + "description": "

The Central Axis Treasure Hunt takes young participants along the city's symbolic spine, visiting the National Museum of China, the historic Peking University Red Building and the Cloisonne Art Museum of China, to uncover cultural treasures along the way.

\n

The Drum Rhythms, New Voices route begins at the iconic Bell and Drum Towers and winds through the hutong neighborhood, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, inviting visitors to spend a day immersed in the rhythms of Beijing's historic streets.

\n

The Wandering Through Past and Present route connects Zhengyangmen and Arrow Tower to the south of Tian'anmen Square, Qianmen Street and the Natural History Museum of China, showcasing how Beijing's traditions continue in contemporary culture.

\n

", + "content": "

The Central Axis Treasure Hunt takes young participants along the city's symbolic spine, visiting the National Museum of China, the historic Peking University Red Building and the Cloisonne Art Museum of China, to uncover cultural treasures along the way.

\n

The Drum Rhythms, New Voices route begins at the iconic Bell and Drum Towers and winds through the hutong neighborhood, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, inviting visitors to spend a day immersed in the rhythms of Beijing's historic streets.

\n

The Wandering Through Past and Present route connects Zhengyangmen and Arrow Tower to the south of Tian'anmen Square, Qianmen Street and the Natural History Museum of China, showcasing how Beijing's traditions continue in contemporary culture.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_008_689fafaaed50ccabe1517a75.htm#008LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "f1dcdfeb790542a3c4799cc641ba5414", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008LIFE - Farmers plant roots in flowering lotus industry", + "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Picturesque scenes of lotus flowers in the pond and beside a bridge in Zhejiang province.

\n

Women in traditional costumes walk in procession along a lotus field in Wangjiangjing town of Jiaxing, Zhejiang.

\n

In the height of the summer heat, the vast lotus ponds in Wangjiangjing town, Zhejiang province, stretch out in an endless sea of green.

\n

Amid the rippling emerald waters, delicate pink blossoms quietly unfurl. A stroll along the water's ridges offers air filled with the sweet fragrance of lotus as streams of visitors weave through the scene to snap photos, with some rolling up their pants to wade into the pond to pick fresh seedpods.

\n

This mass lotus field in the Liansidang scenic area in Xiuzhou district of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been carefully cultivated by Yao Zhongbao, head of the Zhongbao agricultural products cooperative.

\n

"Tourists come here not only to get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also to taste fresh lotus seeds and take home handmade lotus root starch, organic lotus seeds, and lotus tea leaves produced by our cooperative," he says.

\n

The wetlands are one of nature's precious gifts to Wangjiangjing. Since 2009, the town has leveraged its natural environment to develop a thriving wetland agriculture centered on lotus root, building a robust lotus industry.

\n

Lotus thrives in warm, humid environments, tolerates waterlogging, and offers value in each part of the plant: the flowers are ornamental while the roots and seeds are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses.

\n

The economic benefits of lotus farming have encouraged many villagers to participate, including Yao.

\n

However, his journey with lotus plants wasn't always idyllic.

\n

After years of growing lotus root, he began facing an invisible but persistent challenge — the soil, worn down from long-term cultivation, showed signs of fatigue, and the crops grew increasingly prone to disease.

\n

"The land was tired. The lotus root wasn't growing as it used to," Yao recalls.

\n

However, during a study trip organized by the local government, Yao's path took a turn. In 2015, he and his fellow farmers learned about new varieties of lotus that were being cultivated not just for their roots, but for seeds and flowers too.

\n

"Our old fields were no longer suitable for lotus root," Yao explains, "so I decided to try the new varieties to see if I could grow lotus seeds."

\n

At first, it was purely for practical reasons. The dry lotus seeds, used in traditional Chinese desserts like eight-treasure porridge, were harvested and processed for sale.

\n

"I didn't think of selling flowers at the time," he says with a chuckle. "A few friends asked for some blooms as gifts, so I gave them away."

\n

Five years later, in 2020, the flower side of his business began to show real promise.

\n

Yao began to receive the occasional flower order.

\n

By 2023, demand exploded thanks to an unexpected moment of online fame. A video of an elderly man carrying two baskets of lotus flowers on a shoulder pole went viral on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.

\n

"That's when it really took off," Yao says. "Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the lotus field."

\n

To cater to market demand, Yao has grown 350 mu (23.3 hectares) of ornamental lotus fields.

\n

"This year, we're growing 16 varieties across four major color palettes, including single and double-petaled blooms," Yao explains. "The earliest varieties started blooming in May, and we'll be harvesting through October."

\n

Not all lotus flowers are created equal, though; some fetch significantly higher prices. The Guanyin Lotus, for example, is a tightly-budded, double-petaled variety that requires a gentle hand to coax it open, earning it the nickname "pet flower" among growers.

\n

Yao's fresh-cut lotus flowers are sold on site and distributed to major flower markets in Shanghai, as well as in Hangzhou and Jiaxing in Zhejiang.

\n

Currently, the cooperative ships around 2,500 stems daily. Preliminary estimates show that one mu of ornamental lotus can generate revenue between 6,000 and 8,000 ($835-$1,114) yuan, far more profitable than lotus root farming.

\n

Despite the growing success of his flower business, Yao still cultivates 86.7 hectares of lotus root, which he says maximizes the use of land and "nothing goes to waste".

\n

To date, Wangjiangjing has nearly 666.7 hectares of lotus cultivation, with its annual output value reaching approximately 150 million yuan, says Liu Qixun, deputy head of the town.

\n

Across town is one specialized lotus marketing cooperative, three lotus processing enterprises, and more than 60 lotus-growing households.

\n

Beyond lotus flowers and roots, the two core products, Wangjiangjing's thriving lotus industry has sparked the development of a wide range of spin-off goods, from lotus root starch and sweet braised lotus to wonton wrappers, herbal lotus leaf tea, drinks, and lotus-flavored noodles.

\n

Li Xiuying, chair of a local agricultural technology company, says it partnered with a major food company to produce lotus root starch wonton wrappers.

\n

They're springy, translucent, and offer the distinct flavor of Jiangnan (the southern regions of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). Consumers love them, Li says.

\n

", + "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Picturesque scenes of lotus flowers in the pond and beside a bridge in Zhejiang province.

\n

Women in traditional costumes walk in procession along a lotus field in Wangjiangjing town of Jiaxing, Zhejiang.

\n

In the height of the summer heat, the vast lotus ponds in Wangjiangjing town, Zhejiang province, stretch out in an endless sea of green.

\n

Amid the rippling emerald waters, delicate pink blossoms quietly unfurl. A stroll along the water's ridges offers air filled with the sweet fragrance of lotus as streams of visitors weave through the scene to snap photos, with some rolling up their pants to wade into the pond to pick fresh seedpods.

\n

This mass lotus field in the Liansidang scenic area in Xiuzhou district of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been carefully cultivated by Yao Zhongbao, head of the Zhongbao agricultural products cooperative.

\n

"Tourists come here not only to get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also to taste fresh lotus seeds and take home handmade lotus root starch, organic lotus seeds, and lotus tea leaves produced by our cooperative," he says.

\n

The wetlands are one of nature's precious gifts to Wangjiangjing. Since 2009, the town has leveraged its natural environment to develop a thriving wetland agriculture centered on lotus root, building a robust lotus industry.

\n

Lotus thrives in warm, humid environments, tolerates waterlogging, and offers value in each part of the plant: the flowers are ornamental while the roots and seeds are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses.

\n

The economic benefits of lotus farming have encouraged many villagers to participate, including Yao.

\n

However, his journey with lotus plants wasn't always idyllic.

\n

After years of growing lotus root, he began facing an invisible but persistent challenge — the soil, worn down from long-term cultivation, showed signs of fatigue, and the crops grew increasingly prone to disease.

\n

"The land was tired. The lotus root wasn't growing as it used to," Yao recalls.

\n

However, during a study trip organized by the local government, Yao's path took a turn. In 2015, he and his fellow farmers learned about new varieties of lotus that were being cultivated not just for their roots, but for seeds and flowers too.

\n

"Our old fields were no longer suitable for lotus root," Yao explains, "so I decided to try the new varieties to see if I could grow lotus seeds."

\n

At first, it was purely for practical reasons. The dry lotus seeds, used in traditional Chinese desserts like eight-treasure porridge, were harvested and processed for sale.

\n

"I didn't think of selling flowers at the time," he says with a chuckle. "A few friends asked for some blooms as gifts, so I gave them away."

\n

Five years later, in 2020, the flower side of his business began to show real promise.

\n

Yao began to receive the occasional flower order.

\n

By 2023, demand exploded thanks to an unexpected moment of online fame. A video of an elderly man carrying two baskets of lotus flowers on a shoulder pole went viral on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.

\n

"That's when it really took off," Yao says. "Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the lotus field."

\n

To cater to market demand, Yao has grown 350 mu (23.3 hectares) of ornamental lotus fields.

\n

"This year, we're growing 16 varieties across four major color palettes, including single and double-petaled blooms," Yao explains. "The earliest varieties started blooming in May, and we'll be harvesting through October."

\n

Not all lotus flowers are created equal, though; some fetch significantly higher prices. The Guanyin Lotus, for example, is a tightly-budded, double-petaled variety that requires a gentle hand to coax it open, earning it the nickname "pet flower" among growers.

\n

Yao's fresh-cut lotus flowers are sold on site and distributed to major flower markets in Shanghai, as well as in Hangzhou and Jiaxing in Zhejiang.

\n

Currently, the cooperative ships around 2,500 stems daily. Preliminary estimates show that one mu of ornamental lotus can generate revenue between 6,000 and 8,000 ($835-$1,114) yuan, far more profitable than lotus root farming.

\n

Despite the growing success of his flower business, Yao still cultivates 86.7 hectares of lotus root, which he says maximizes the use of land and "nothing goes to waste".

\n

To date, Wangjiangjing has nearly 666.7 hectares of lotus cultivation, with its annual output value reaching approximately 150 million yuan, says Liu Qixun, deputy head of the town.

\n

Across town is one specialized lotus marketing cooperative, three lotus processing enterprises, and more than 60 lotus-growing households.

\n

Beyond lotus flowers and roots, the two core products, Wangjiangjing's thriving lotus industry has sparked the development of a wide range of spin-off goods, from lotus root starch and sweet braised lotus to wonton wrappers, herbal lotus leaf tea, drinks, and lotus-flavored noodles.

\n

Li Xiuying, chair of a local agricultural technology company, says it partnered with a major food company to produce lotus root starch wonton wrappers.

\n

They're springy, translucent, and offer the distinct flavor of Jiangnan (the southern regions of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). Consumers love them, Li says.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_008_689fafafed50ccabe1517a76.htm#008LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "01c8a45a177675807097d4e70a311bd9", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "009LIFE - Reflections of a mastermind", + "description": "
\n

Shaped like a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, and mirrored in the water to give it a circular appearance, the Music on the River project, designed by Peter Guo-hua Fu in Hengqin, Guangdong province, is a landmark in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

\n

The Stories Behind 100 Designs at the 2025 Shanghai Book Fair.

\n

Fu's architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home on display at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center in May last year.

\n

Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award in September 2021.

\n

For Chinese Canadian architect Peter Guo-hua Fu, his career has always revolved around two passions: designing buildings and promoting the public's understanding of them. Fu has been in charge of design for 100 building projects worldwide since founding KFS Architects Inc Canada in 2001; and in order to promote architecture, he has spent the past decade exploring ways to merge architecture with music, dance, sculpture, painting, and other art forms — creating what he calls "a grand visual art based on architecture design".

\n

This energetic architect is still pushing boundaries to make architecture more accessible. His recent bilingual book, The Stories Behind 100 Designs, and an architecture-themed game titled Image of Space, set to launch later this year, are just the latest examples.

\n

The book, published in July in China, is jointly written by the 62-year-old architect and his son Richard. It depicts the stories behind the architecture of 100 buildings he designed since founding KFS Architects.

\n

"You could say I'm a child of my time. I happened to be working during a period of rapid economic growth in China, and I was fortunate to be involved in the design of many airport terminals and office buildings. Since 2001, I have been in charge of the design for 100 architectural projects. If you count each project as five buildings on average, that's about 500 buildings in total," he says.

\n

Regarding Shanghai as his muse, Fu says nearly half of these projects, involving more than 200 buildings, are scattered across the city.

\n

"Shanghai is my hometown, where I was born and learned my early grounding in architecture. It was in Shanghai that I first developed my passion for the field," he says.

\n

Fu says his connection with architecture began in childhood.

\n

"I would sit by the window, counting the red bricks on the buildings opposite my home. I also fondly remember accompanying my father to meet his business partners near the Bund, where I admired the views both inside and outside those beautiful buildings," he recalls.

\n

It was because of these experiences that, in 1980, he became an undergraduate student at Shanghai's Tongji University, majoring in architectural design and urban planning. After working for two years at Shenzhen University in Guangdong province, he returned to Tongji University as a postgraduate student in 1986, and further pursued a doctorate in architecture in 1989.

\n

"Shanghai is truly my blessed place. I came from Shanghai, and finally I returned. I spend most of my time here, and my greatest achievements have happened here too," he says.

\n

In 2021, Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award, given to outstanding foreigners for their significant contributions to the city's development and international exchanges.

\n

"Maybe it's because I've contributed to shaping Shanghai's skyline," he suggests.

\n

In 1990, he was granted a full scholarship by McGill University's School of Architecture, and started his studying and working in Canada. He founded KFS Architects, operating an architectural design business in both China and Canada.

\n

His contribution to architecture was equally recognized in Canada. In September 2017, McGill University permanently named its School of Architecture, with a history of more than 120 years, as the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture.

\n

"Peter Guo-hua Fu is an outstanding architect, as well as a contributor to the friendship and cooperation between China and Canada," said Peng Jingtao, then consul general of China in Montreal, during the ceremony.

\n

"He received good education in both China and Canada. His Canada-based company grew rapidly in China. Fu's success has fully demonstrated the broad prospects for cooperation in education, business and trade between China and Canada," Peng said.

\n

Asked about his future plans, Fu says he will continue his pursuits in grand visual art.

\n

"The 100 architectural stories are a reflection of my 25-year-long work and a contribution to the idea that cities have warmth. I believed that architecture can be read, and can also be expressed through theater, dance, sculpture and painting. This is the beginning of my journey into grand architecture, grand art, and grand visual storytelling," he wrote in his book's preface.

\n

In the past decade, he has integrated architecture with a variety of art forms. In 2014, 2016, and 2017, he created a series of architecture-themed musicals, including Memories of the Valley, My Albert, and Exchange Students. In 2024, his architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home was displayed at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.

\n

By the end of this year, he plans to launch an architecture-themed game aimed at reaching a wider audience, especially Generation Z. The game's goal is to popularize architectural design, culture, ideas and creativity.

\n

"Honestly, I've probably never done anything else in my life. I've been dedicated to architecture and sharing it with others — and I'm truly happy to have embraced this path," he says.

\n

Contact the writer at wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "
\n

Shaped like a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, and mirrored in the water to give it a circular appearance, the Music on the River project, designed by Peter Guo-hua Fu in Hengqin, Guangdong province, is a landmark in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

\n

The Stories Behind 100 Designs at the 2025 Shanghai Book Fair.

\n

Fu's architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home on display at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center in May last year.

\n

Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award in September 2021.

\n

For Chinese Canadian architect Peter Guo-hua Fu, his career has always revolved around two passions: designing buildings and promoting the public's understanding of them. Fu has been in charge of design for 100 building projects worldwide since founding KFS Architects Inc Canada in 2001; and in order to promote architecture, he has spent the past decade exploring ways to merge architecture with music, dance, sculpture, painting, and other art forms — creating what he calls "a grand visual art based on architecture design".

\n

This energetic architect is still pushing boundaries to make architecture more accessible. His recent bilingual book, The Stories Behind 100 Designs, and an architecture-themed game titled Image of Space, set to launch later this year, are just the latest examples.

\n

The book, published in July in China, is jointly written by the 62-year-old architect and his son Richard. It depicts the stories behind the architecture of 100 buildings he designed since founding KFS Architects.

\n

"You could say I'm a child of my time. I happened to be working during a period of rapid economic growth in China, and I was fortunate to be involved in the design of many airport terminals and office buildings. Since 2001, I have been in charge of the design for 100 architectural projects. If you count each project as five buildings on average, that's about 500 buildings in total," he says.

\n

Regarding Shanghai as his muse, Fu says nearly half of these projects, involving more than 200 buildings, are scattered across the city.

\n

"Shanghai is my hometown, where I was born and learned my early grounding in architecture. It was in Shanghai that I first developed my passion for the field," he says.

\n

Fu says his connection with architecture began in childhood.

\n

"I would sit by the window, counting the red bricks on the buildings opposite my home. I also fondly remember accompanying my father to meet his business partners near the Bund, where I admired the views both inside and outside those beautiful buildings," he recalls.

\n

It was because of these experiences that, in 1980, he became an undergraduate student at Shanghai's Tongji University, majoring in architectural design and urban planning. After working for two years at Shenzhen University in Guangdong province, he returned to Tongji University as a postgraduate student in 1986, and further pursued a doctorate in architecture in 1989.

\n

"Shanghai is truly my blessed place. I came from Shanghai, and finally I returned. I spend most of my time here, and my greatest achievements have happened here too," he says.

\n

In 2021, Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award, given to outstanding foreigners for their significant contributions to the city's development and international exchanges.

\n

"Maybe it's because I've contributed to shaping Shanghai's skyline," he suggests.

\n

In 1990, he was granted a full scholarship by McGill University's School of Architecture, and started his studying and working in Canada. He founded KFS Architects, operating an architectural design business in both China and Canada.

\n

His contribution to architecture was equally recognized in Canada. In September 2017, McGill University permanently named its School of Architecture, with a history of more than 120 years, as the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture.

\n

"Peter Guo-hua Fu is an outstanding architect, as well as a contributor to the friendship and cooperation between China and Canada," said Peng Jingtao, then consul general of China in Montreal, during the ceremony.

\n

"He received good education in both China and Canada. His Canada-based company grew rapidly in China. Fu's success has fully demonstrated the broad prospects for cooperation in education, business and trade between China and Canada," Peng said.

\n

Asked about his future plans, Fu says he will continue his pursuits in grand visual art.

\n

"The 100 architectural stories are a reflection of my 25-year-long work and a contribution to the idea that cities have warmth. I believed that architecture can be read, and can also be expressed through theater, dance, sculpture and painting. This is the beginning of my journey into grand architecture, grand art, and grand visual storytelling," he wrote in his book's preface.

\n

In the past decade, he has integrated architecture with a variety of art forms. In 2014, 2016, and 2017, he created a series of architecture-themed musicals, including Memories of the Valley, My Albert, and Exchange Students. In 2024, his architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home was displayed at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.

\n

By the end of this year, he plans to launch an architecture-themed game aimed at reaching a wider audience, especially Generation Z. The game's goal is to popularize architectural design, culture, ideas and creativity.

\n

"Honestly, I've probably never done anything else in my life. I've been dedicated to architecture and sharing it with others — and I'm truly happy to have embraced this path," he says.

\n

Contact the writer at wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_009_689fafb3ed50ccabe1517a77.htm#009LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "861833e055827af72e0284194e35533d", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "009LIFE - Camp fosters global passion for ancient structures", + "description": "

International volunteers participate in a summer camp on architectural heritage conservation in Shanxi province's Pingyao Ancient City.

\n

TAIYUAN — Amid the scorching summer heat of North China, 17 Chinese and international volunteers huddle beside the gatehouse of an ancient residence in the historic Pingyao county of Shanxi province, carefully restoring bricks under the watchful guidance of seasoned professionals.

\n

From Aug 1 to Wednesday, the Shanghai Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, together with Pingyao county, hosted a volunteer camp focused on architectural heritage conservation in Dongquan village, a traditional settlement in northern China.

\n

Over two weeks, the volunteers helped restore the gatehouse and surrounding walls of the centuries-old residence under the guidance of master craftsmen.

\n

They visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pingyao Ancient City, as well as historic landmarks like Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. The itinerary included meeting inheritors of local intangible cultural heritage, from traditional puppet performers to artisans of Pingyao's famed lacquerware craft.

\n

Of the 17 participants, six were from France. Leading the French group was 26-year-old Aurore Franche, a model with a deep passion for cultural heritage preservation. She saw it as a tangible link to the past, and joined the program to gain firsthand experience with traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

\n

"Chinese architecture is so beautiful, especially the incredible mortise and tenon structure," she says. "It's amazing how the pieces fit together so securely without glue or nails. That reflects the wisdom of ancient Chinese builders."

\n

Sara Zuniga, a university student from Mexico with a longstanding fascination for history, says her studies are fueled by a desire to understand the brilliance of past civilizations.

\n

"Unfortunately, many of Mexico's historical sites are damaged over time as development progresses. This makes me feel regretful and motivates me even more to protect what remains," she adds.

\n

For Zuniga, China — halfway across the globe — always seemed mysterious and captivating. "Before coming here, my impression of China was limited to what I had seen in films and reports from Western media. I wanted to see this ancient country for myself."

\n

At the restoration site, a young man fluent in Chinese soon caught the attention of fellow volunteers. Herwann Rocrou, 23, an archaeology student from France and an avid Sinology enthusiast, spends his spare time studying Chinese and has traveled to cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu province. He has also explored ancient Chinese cultures, including the Yangshao culture and the Shang (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and Zhou (c. 11th century–256 BC) dynasties.

\n

He says he joined the Pingyao volunteer program to deepen his understanding of how traditional Chinese architecture is preserved and restored. "I love Chinese history and culture, and it's my dream to one day live in China with my girlfriend."

\n

During the program, international volunteers teamed up with skilled masons in Dongquan village, a nationally recognized historic site.

\n

They also visited ancient structures and relics in Liangcun village and explored Pingyao at night, one of China's best-preserved and inhabited ancient walled cities.

\n

According to Ding Feng, secretary general of the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, the organization has held 48 volunteer camps across Shanxi, Guizhou, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces since 2010.

\n

More than half of these activities have taken place in Shanxi, a province famous for its ancient architecture and home to over 28,000 historic structures. Nearly 1,000 international volunteers have taken part in the initiative over the past 15 years.

\n

"Our goal is to give the public, particularly young people, more opportunities to get directly involved in heritage protection," Ding says. "By working with their hands, they form a physical connection to traditional architecture, which deepens their emotional ties and sparks greater enthusiasm, initiative, and awareness for preserving cultural heritage."

\n

", + "content": "

International volunteers participate in a summer camp on architectural heritage conservation in Shanxi province's Pingyao Ancient City.

\n

TAIYUAN — Amid the scorching summer heat of North China, 17 Chinese and international volunteers huddle beside the gatehouse of an ancient residence in the historic Pingyao county of Shanxi province, carefully restoring bricks under the watchful guidance of seasoned professionals.

\n

From Aug 1 to Wednesday, the Shanghai Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, together with Pingyao county, hosted a volunteer camp focused on architectural heritage conservation in Dongquan village, a traditional settlement in northern China.

\n

Over two weeks, the volunteers helped restore the gatehouse and surrounding walls of the centuries-old residence under the guidance of master craftsmen.

\n

They visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pingyao Ancient City, as well as historic landmarks like Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. The itinerary included meeting inheritors of local intangible cultural heritage, from traditional puppet performers to artisans of Pingyao's famed lacquerware craft.

\n

Of the 17 participants, six were from France. Leading the French group was 26-year-old Aurore Franche, a model with a deep passion for cultural heritage preservation. She saw it as a tangible link to the past, and joined the program to gain firsthand experience with traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

\n

"Chinese architecture is so beautiful, especially the incredible mortise and tenon structure," she says. "It's amazing how the pieces fit together so securely without glue or nails. That reflects the wisdom of ancient Chinese builders."

\n

Sara Zuniga, a university student from Mexico with a longstanding fascination for history, says her studies are fueled by a desire to understand the brilliance of past civilizations.

\n

"Unfortunately, many of Mexico's historical sites are damaged over time as development progresses. This makes me feel regretful and motivates me even more to protect what remains," she adds.

\n

For Zuniga, China — halfway across the globe — always seemed mysterious and captivating. "Before coming here, my impression of China was limited to what I had seen in films and reports from Western media. I wanted to see this ancient country for myself."

\n

At the restoration site, a young man fluent in Chinese soon caught the attention of fellow volunteers. Herwann Rocrou, 23, an archaeology student from France and an avid Sinology enthusiast, spends his spare time studying Chinese and has traveled to cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu province. He has also explored ancient Chinese cultures, including the Yangshao culture and the Shang (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and Zhou (c. 11th century–256 BC) dynasties.

\n

He says he joined the Pingyao volunteer program to deepen his understanding of how traditional Chinese architecture is preserved and restored. "I love Chinese history and culture, and it's my dream to one day live in China with my girlfriend."

\n

During the program, international volunteers teamed up with skilled masons in Dongquan village, a nationally recognized historic site.

\n

They also visited ancient structures and relics in Liangcun village and explored Pingyao at night, one of China's best-preserved and inhabited ancient walled cities.

\n

According to Ding Feng, secretary general of the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, the organization has held 48 volunteer camps across Shanxi, Guizhou, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces since 2010.

\n

More than half of these activities have taken place in Shanxi, a province famous for its ancient architecture and home to over 28,000 historic structures. Nearly 1,000 international volunteers have taken part in the initiative over the past 15 years.

\n

"Our goal is to give the public, particularly young people, more opportunities to get directly involved in heritage protection," Ding says. "By working with their hands, they form a physical connection to traditional architecture, which deepens their emotional ties and sparks greater enthusiasm, initiative, and awareness for preserving cultural heritage."

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_009_689fafb7ed50ccabe1517a78.htm#009LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "952b4f48af4f95a917bd443942021df5", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010LIFE - FRAMING the PAST", + "description": "

Mike Emery's photos on display at the exhibition Nice to Meet You in Shanghai offer a panoramic view of the daily lives of Chinese people in 1980. 1. People stroll on the frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing.

\n

2. The frozen waterway is a popular playground for Beijing residents.

\n

3. Blue is the dominant color of people's clothing, and bicycles are a common sight on the streets.

\n

4. A group of children on their way to school in Shanghai.

\n

A boy plays with a balloon in Beijing in 1980.

\n

Mike Emery's colleague roller-skates across the Waibaidu Bridge in Shanghai in 1980.

\n

In front of Emery's camera, children exhibit a mix of curiosity and shyness in their eyes.

\n

A boy stretches out his hands with a big smile.

\n

Emery meets Lili again in 2019, almost 40 years after he took the girl's photo.

\n

In the early spring of 1980, Mike Emery stepped onto the land of China for the very first time. As a crew member of a cruise ship and a photographer, Emery, 23, wandered with a camera through the streets and captured images of people's daily lives in several major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, framing many vibrant and colorful moments that are now gradually fading with time.

\n

Born in Staffordshire, England, and later settling down in Sydney, Australia, Emery vividly remembers his first trip to China 45 years ago, which he describes as exciting, lucky, and full of new discoveries.

\n

At that time, Emery got a job on a new cruise ship based in Japan that was heading to China. Over the course of about three months, he participated in seven cruise trips, making him one of the first foreign tourists to visit the nation since its reform and opening-up. He randomly captured scenes of daily lives during China's early transformative era.

\n

His photography book, China 1980, was published in 2019, and an exhibition, Nice to Meet You, running until Tuesday in Shanghai, displays over 100 photos from the book.

\n

"When our ship first docked at the port city of Tianjin, we didn't know what to expect, but it was like a carnival. There was an air of excitement, complete with flags, streamers and a marching band to greet us," Emery writes in the book.

\n

He clearly stood out at that time as a foreigner with fair hair, wearing colorful clothes and carrying a strange object — as many people had not seen such a camera before. Emery was curious about the nation and its residents.

\n

"Groups of up to 50 people would surround me, wanting to speak English, all supremely curious. They were all invariably polite and would ask, 'Excuse me, may I practice my English?'" writes Emery.

\n

Yet, language did not stop Emery from exploring the streets or diving into the crowds. He would put on a big smile, pull funny faces, stick his tongue out, or lie on his back in the middle of the street, trying to stimulate some kind of reaction.

\n

That was how Emery captured one of his highlighted photos during the trip — a boy stretching out his hands to the photographer with a big smile as if to say, "nice to meet you".

\n

Children make up a large part of Emery's photos. Through his lens, he captured children playing on the streets, as well as groups of children he encountered at a kindergarten or on their way to school, most giving him a smile and wave.

\n

"When you look at the laughing faces of these children, you can see the innocence in their eyes. There is no sense of stress. Life was simple. Pure happiness seems to erupt from the smiles of these beautiful people," says Emery.

\n

"They are wonderful subjects to photograph, and their characters shine through these pages. You will see … the way their stance evokes a sense of pride, both personal and cultural."

\n

The photographer noted that children everywhere in 1980 were dressed in brightly colored clothes, a distinct difference to the shades of blue, brown and khaki then worn by their parents and elders.

\n

It was a time when the nation was on the verge of dramatic changes. Emery's evocative imagery not only documents the vibrancy of Chinese street life, but also plays a crucial role in preserving memories of those days and Chinese culture for future generations.

\n

"The pace of life in China's cities in 1980, as I observed it, was steady. There was a calmness that was foreign to me. The bicycles weaved along the streets, and the buses meandered slowly. There was no hustle and bustle or sense of rush hour," says the photographer.

\n

During his trips to China, Emery observed and captured changes in the general appearance of society. He saw people start to become more individual, expressing themselves with new clothes and more adventurous hairstyles. Luxury goods, such as black-and-white TVs, started to appear in the shop windows in Shanghai, all signaling a complete change on the horizon.

\n

It was long after Emery's cruise trip days ended that he realized the significance of these old photos. There are very few photographs — especially in color — available from that period dedicated to people going about their daily lives. He hopes these photos can provide an insight into Chinese society in 1980 and by comparison, help people know how much it has changed since.

\n

Emery came back to China in 2019. When he stepped off the plane and got to see the brand-new country, he could hardly believe his eyes. More incredibly, shortly after the publishing of his book, he even unexpectedly reconnected to two girls featured in his photos taken 45 years ago.

\n

Still keeping over 300 photos of those trips in 1980, Emery says the people in the photos are the important ones who contributed to building China into what it is today. In a time when cameras or canvas were not common, such photos became the real records of their past and lives.

\n

"I think it is important for people nowadays to see these photos and learn about the stories, as they bring back memories that are fading," he says.

\n

With photos as the bond, the Australian photographer also aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation between Australian and Chinese people and cultures.

\n

Shi Hantao, curator of the exhibition, says: "As a traveler, Emery had no obligations for news reporting or publishing, nor did he need to maintain objectivity. His camera served as a tool to greet and converse with the strangers he met in China. In other words, what he captured was more about the encounter itself than any specific object."

\n

After Shanghai, the photo exhibition will travel to Suzhou in Jiangsu province and then continue to other cities.

\n

Contact the writer at wangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

If you go

\n

10 am-9 pm, until Tuesday.

\n

Fujifilm X-Space, 398 Huaihai Road (M), Huangpu district, Shanghai.

\n

", + "content": "

Mike Emery's photos on display at the exhibition Nice to Meet You in Shanghai offer a panoramic view of the daily lives of Chinese people in 1980. 1. People stroll on the frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing.

\n

2. The frozen waterway is a popular playground for Beijing residents.

\n

3. Blue is the dominant color of people's clothing, and bicycles are a common sight on the streets.

\n

4. A group of children on their way to school in Shanghai.

\n

A boy plays with a balloon in Beijing in 1980.

\n

Mike Emery's colleague roller-skates across the Waibaidu Bridge in Shanghai in 1980.

\n

In front of Emery's camera, children exhibit a mix of curiosity and shyness in their eyes.

\n

A boy stretches out his hands with a big smile.

\n

Emery meets Lili again in 2019, almost 40 years after he took the girl's photo.

\n

In the early spring of 1980, Mike Emery stepped onto the land of China for the very first time. As a crew member of a cruise ship and a photographer, Emery, 23, wandered with a camera through the streets and captured images of people's daily lives in several major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, framing many vibrant and colorful moments that are now gradually fading with time.

\n

Born in Staffordshire, England, and later settling down in Sydney, Australia, Emery vividly remembers his first trip to China 45 years ago, which he describes as exciting, lucky, and full of new discoveries.

\n

At that time, Emery got a job on a new cruise ship based in Japan that was heading to China. Over the course of about three months, he participated in seven cruise trips, making him one of the first foreign tourists to visit the nation since its reform and opening-up. He randomly captured scenes of daily lives during China's early transformative era.

\n

His photography book, China 1980, was published in 2019, and an exhibition, Nice to Meet You, running until Tuesday in Shanghai, displays over 100 photos from the book.

\n

"When our ship first docked at the port city of Tianjin, we didn't know what to expect, but it was like a carnival. There was an air of excitement, complete with flags, streamers and a marching band to greet us," Emery writes in the book.

\n

He clearly stood out at that time as a foreigner with fair hair, wearing colorful clothes and carrying a strange object — as many people had not seen such a camera before. Emery was curious about the nation and its residents.

\n

"Groups of up to 50 people would surround me, wanting to speak English, all supremely curious. They were all invariably polite and would ask, 'Excuse me, may I practice my English?'" writes Emery.

\n

Yet, language did not stop Emery from exploring the streets or diving into the crowds. He would put on a big smile, pull funny faces, stick his tongue out, or lie on his back in the middle of the street, trying to stimulate some kind of reaction.

\n

That was how Emery captured one of his highlighted photos during the trip — a boy stretching out his hands to the photographer with a big smile as if to say, "nice to meet you".

\n

Children make up a large part of Emery's photos. Through his lens, he captured children playing on the streets, as well as groups of children he encountered at a kindergarten or on their way to school, most giving him a smile and wave.

\n

"When you look at the laughing faces of these children, you can see the innocence in their eyes. There is no sense of stress. Life was simple. Pure happiness seems to erupt from the smiles of these beautiful people," says Emery.

\n

"They are wonderful subjects to photograph, and their characters shine through these pages. You will see … the way their stance evokes a sense of pride, both personal and cultural."

\n

The photographer noted that children everywhere in 1980 were dressed in brightly colored clothes, a distinct difference to the shades of blue, brown and khaki then worn by their parents and elders.

\n

It was a time when the nation was on the verge of dramatic changes. Emery's evocative imagery not only documents the vibrancy of Chinese street life, but also plays a crucial role in preserving memories of those days and Chinese culture for future generations.

\n

"The pace of life in China's cities in 1980, as I observed it, was steady. There was a calmness that was foreign to me. The bicycles weaved along the streets, and the buses meandered slowly. There was no hustle and bustle or sense of rush hour," says the photographer.

\n

During his trips to China, Emery observed and captured changes in the general appearance of society. He saw people start to become more individual, expressing themselves with new clothes and more adventurous hairstyles. Luxury goods, such as black-and-white TVs, started to appear in the shop windows in Shanghai, all signaling a complete change on the horizon.

\n

It was long after Emery's cruise trip days ended that he realized the significance of these old photos. There are very few photographs — especially in color — available from that period dedicated to people going about their daily lives. He hopes these photos can provide an insight into Chinese society in 1980 and by comparison, help people know how much it has changed since.

\n

Emery came back to China in 2019. When he stepped off the plane and got to see the brand-new country, he could hardly believe his eyes. More incredibly, shortly after the publishing of his book, he even unexpectedly reconnected to two girls featured in his photos taken 45 years ago.

\n

Still keeping over 300 photos of those trips in 1980, Emery says the people in the photos are the important ones who contributed to building China into what it is today. In a time when cameras or canvas were not common, such photos became the real records of their past and lives.

\n

"I think it is important for people nowadays to see these photos and learn about the stories, as they bring back memories that are fading," he says.

\n

With photos as the bond, the Australian photographer also aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation between Australian and Chinese people and cultures.

\n

Shi Hantao, curator of the exhibition, says: "As a traveler, Emery had no obligations for news reporting or publishing, nor did he need to maintain objectivity. His camera served as a tool to greet and converse with the strangers he met in China. In other words, what he captured was more about the encounter itself than any specific object."

\n

After Shanghai, the photo exhibition will travel to Suzhou in Jiangsu province and then continue to other cities.

\n

Contact the writer at wangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

If you go

\n

10 am-9 pm, until Tuesday.

\n

Fujifilm X-Space, 398 Huaihai Road (M), Huangpu district, Shanghai.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_010_689fafbbed50ccabe1517a79.htm#010LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "d1af7e6c50f98b0148c40f5cc878bd13", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010LIFE - Chengdu 'bears' in mind many benefits of panda policy", + "description": "

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding draws a big crowd during the summer vacation.

\n

CHENGDU — In the lush enclosures of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 50-year-old researcher James Edward Ayala leans in to observe 2-year-old panda cub Rong Shuo, whose name translates to "Shining Chengdu".

\n

With gentle precision, he measures the cub's paw size, part of a study tracking male pandas' development.

\n

"I love working with him. … It's kind of symbolic of my relationship with the city," says Ayala, who has spent 15 years in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

\n

For the US researcher, pandas aren't just animals; they're bridges between cultures, science and people.

\n

Ayala, a recipient of China's prestigious friendship award and a torchbearer for the 2025 Chengdu World Games, embodies the global collaboration behind panda conservation.

\n

His journey, from a New York zookeeper to a contributor in China's panda research, mirrors the species' transformation — from an endangered animal to a cross-border cultural ambassador.

\n

When Ayala first arrived in China in 2010, giant pandas were classified as "endangered". Today, their status has improved to "vulnerable", with wild populations rebounding from 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 last year, according to data released at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference.

\n

China's efforts, including the launch of the Giant Panda National Park, are massive milestones for conservation, and it shows how committed the government is to conserving its wildlife, he says, noting the Chinese government's increasing funding in research, national parks, and agreements to United Nations regulations regarding environmental laws.

\n

Today, 757 pandas thrive in global breeding programs, and this progress isn't confined to China. "Conservation to me is no longer the responsibility of a single country," says Ayala, citing international cooperation between the Chengdu base, the US National Zoo and Japan's Adventure World as vivid examples.

\n

"We have great relations with our partners. We exchange scientists and benefit from different aspects of conservation work."

\n

Pandas transcend cultures, according to Ayala. He recalls a recent tour he led for German athlete Marcel Hassemeier, a multiple World Games champion and fellow torchbearer for the Chengdu World Games. Hassemeier spent hours discussing panda anatomy and physiology with Ayala.

\n

"It's interesting to see celebrities drawn to the science behind the cuteness," says the researcher.

\n

Li Desheng, chief expert at China's Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, echoes this sentiment: "Giant pandas are one of China's best business cards. Overseas netizens know them intimately and dream of visiting Sichuan to see them."

\n

Beyond their diplomatic role, pandas have spawned a vibrant ecosystem spanning tourism, cultural creativity and innovation. Chengdu's panda base draws 10 million annual visitors, fueling a bustling local industry, from panda-shaped pastries to high-tech souvenirs.

\n

Hua Hua, a cub beloved for her endearing clumsiness, has 564,000 followers on Sina Weibo. Her lifelike dolls sell for 1,000 yuan ($139) each, with sales surpassing 3,000 units.

\n

", + "content": "

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding draws a big crowd during the summer vacation.

\n

CHENGDU — In the lush enclosures of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 50-year-old researcher James Edward Ayala leans in to observe 2-year-old panda cub Rong Shuo, whose name translates to "Shining Chengdu".

\n

With gentle precision, he measures the cub's paw size, part of a study tracking male pandas' development.

\n

"I love working with him. … It's kind of symbolic of my relationship with the city," says Ayala, who has spent 15 years in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

\n

For the US researcher, pandas aren't just animals; they're bridges between cultures, science and people.

\n

Ayala, a recipient of China's prestigious friendship award and a torchbearer for the 2025 Chengdu World Games, embodies the global collaboration behind panda conservation.

\n

His journey, from a New York zookeeper to a contributor in China's panda research, mirrors the species' transformation — from an endangered animal to a cross-border cultural ambassador.

\n

When Ayala first arrived in China in 2010, giant pandas were classified as "endangered". Today, their status has improved to "vulnerable", with wild populations rebounding from 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 last year, according to data released at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference.

\n

China's efforts, including the launch of the Giant Panda National Park, are massive milestones for conservation, and it shows how committed the government is to conserving its wildlife, he says, noting the Chinese government's increasing funding in research, national parks, and agreements to United Nations regulations regarding environmental laws.

\n

Today, 757 pandas thrive in global breeding programs, and this progress isn't confined to China. "Conservation to me is no longer the responsibility of a single country," says Ayala, citing international cooperation between the Chengdu base, the US National Zoo and Japan's Adventure World as vivid examples.

\n

"We have great relations with our partners. We exchange scientists and benefit from different aspects of conservation work."

\n

Pandas transcend cultures, according to Ayala. He recalls a recent tour he led for German athlete Marcel Hassemeier, a multiple World Games champion and fellow torchbearer for the Chengdu World Games. Hassemeier spent hours discussing panda anatomy and physiology with Ayala.

\n

"It's interesting to see celebrities drawn to the science behind the cuteness," says the researcher.

\n

Li Desheng, chief expert at China's Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, echoes this sentiment: "Giant pandas are one of China's best business cards. Overseas netizens know them intimately and dream of visiting Sichuan to see them."

\n

Beyond their diplomatic role, pandas have spawned a vibrant ecosystem spanning tourism, cultural creativity and innovation. Chengdu's panda base draws 10 million annual visitors, fueling a bustling local industry, from panda-shaped pastries to high-tech souvenirs.

\n

Hua Hua, a cub beloved for her endearing clumsiness, has 564,000 followers on Sina Weibo. Her lifelike dolls sell for 1,000 yuan ($139) each, with sales surpassing 3,000 units.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_010_689fafbfed50ccabe1517a7a.htm#010LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "eb33b8f0c48db2670e0078b82194db42", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011CULTURE - A dream destination", + "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

\n

A scene from Real and Illusory, one of the three acts in the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

A classic moment from the novel A Dream of Red Mansions is recreated.

\n

Jia Baoyu's wedding at the Readers' Theater.

\n

A performance at the Readers' Theater.

\n

Wang Chaoge is the general planner, director, and playwright of the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

Visitors can watch the performances while lying in bed at the Bed Theater.

\n

You've heard the phrase: "getting lost in a good book". Well, thanks to ingenious architecture, bold artistic devices and carefully-designed theaters, Unique Dream of Red Mansion in Langfang, Hebei province, enables fans of the eponymous Chinese classic to do — literally — just that.

\n

The novel written by Cao Xueqin, A Dream of Red Mansions, is an epic work that holds a mirror up to Chinese society during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), set against the backdrop of the rise and fall in the fortunes of four influential families. Told from the perspective of a tragic, but wealthy young man, Jia Baoyu, it depicts life through a mixture of reality and dreams.

\n

Inspired by the novel's philosophy, Wang Chaoge, as general planner, director, and playwright, built Unique Dream of Red Mansion to be a fusion of literature, architecture, technology and memory. She believes there are no words to describe what she has created, adding that even "dreamland" doesn't cover its scope.

\n

The ambitious project, funded by ENN Group, officially opened on July 23, 2023, and is now celebrating its second anniversary. The arts complex is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Beijing and is adjacent to the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone, allowing Wang ample space to make her sprawling vision a reality.

\n

"I want to bewilder visitors, and to keep everyone guessing what this place really is. I want to make you feel as if you've never seen anything like it," Wang explains.

\n

"I aim to shatter your preconceptions. For here, a new genre is born, one that, unless you witness it, defies all imagination; a place beyond mental sketching. Before its conception, no one ever merged theaters into a drama settlement cluster on such a scale."

\n

The Unique Dream of Red Mansion is a labyrinth of 108 spaces and 21 immersive performances, where audiences drift between reality and illusion, past and present.

\n

According to the latest figures, the complex has been in continuous operation for 730 days, attracting over 2 million visitors and staging more than 21,000 immersive performances. During this year's summer vacation, visitor traffic sees an increase of about 60 percent.

\n

The scenes and elements are inspired by the novel, with each location given a poetic name from the book, touching the audience's senses through the shifting currents of an epic that has haunted Chinese hearts for centuries.

\n

Wang spent nearly eight years bringing this project to life. As a keen lover of the novel, Wang believes it's not merely a book to be staged, but an infinite canvas. "Everyone has his own interpretation of A Dream of Red Mansions," Wang adds.

\n

"It is the dream you read, but never finish."

\n

The performances within the complex unfold along two intertwined threads: one reimagines the most iconic and climactic moments from the novel itself; the other explores the stories that have emerged throughout the years between readers and the novel. The entire work is divided among three grand theaters and multiple micro-theaters spread over an area of around 150,000 square meters. With 72,000 sq m of constructed performance space, the Unique Dream of Red Mansion feels less like a theater, and more like a living organism. Designed as a maze of "moving views and shifting scenes", it borrows from the aesthetics of Chinese ink painting — suggestion over detail, ambiguity over closure; a constant dance between presence and absence. Visitors wander through intricately crafted gardens, step into chambers alive with projection and sound, or slip into dim alleys, guided by a narrator's whispered voice.

\n

"And, I especially hope that, after you leave, a part of you will linger here, immersed for a long, long time. Because throughout the whole place, what we provide is experience," Wang adds, "This experience is my sole top priority. It's not just about plot or story."

\n

Inside, the unexpected is the norm. There is a Gate Theater, a hall lined with doors from different eras and regions in China, each a potential portal to an untold story. There is also a Bed Theater, where audiences lie down to watch performances. "Why can't you watch a play lying down? Or leaning forward? Or acting yourself? Who set these rules?" Wang says.

\n

"You can't impose boundaries on me, and can't set thresholds for me in art design … I consider myself more of a forward-thinking individual. This isn't about my personal recollections, but about resonating with the pulse of our times."

\n

Wang makes it clear that her intention was never to reconstruct the Daguan Garden from the novel, nor to create replicas of the main characters' homes. "You shouldn't anticipate replicating a storyline from A Dream of Red Mansions. Rather, you should come to collect yourself, encounter yourself, and bear witness to yourself, until finally, you can fall in love with yourself — perhaps even learn to help yourself," says Wang.

\n

Wang explains that the novel has played an important role in her life and that she has "cried for it" since her teenage years, when she would read it in secret and copy down the poems and couplets that struck her.

\n

When she finally finished, she recalls, "it felt like a world had left me, and I cried. For a week afterward, I was like a soul not fully here". Returning to it later in life, she was able to see the questions beneath the characters and plot.

\n

"Where life comes from? Where death leads? Are the book's Daguan Garden and realm between worlds real? Or is it an illusion? These are the questions that bothered me," says Wang.

\n

For many visitors, the main appeal of the venue's design is its balance between visual richness and deliberate emptiness. Visitors may encounter a plain white wall, or a room left seemingly bare — but never by accident.

\n

"In Chinese aesthetics, leaving blank space is not about creating absence — it's about creating larger space for imagination," Wang says, "What you do not see can be greater than what you see. If you fill everything in, it becomes dull."

\n

This technique, known as liubai, or leaving blank, echoes the untouched space in a scroll painting, the pause in a poem, or the silence between musical notes. It invites the audience to step in — to imagine the unseen, and in doing so, make it their own.

\n

"We have our own ways of seeing, our own ways of telling," says Wang, "If you leave here and, even for a moment, feel that something inside you has been touched — then I am satisfied. Because the story is not mine. It's yours."

\n

Contact the writer at tujiayi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

\n

A scene from Real and Illusory, one of the three acts in the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

A classic moment from the novel A Dream of Red Mansions is recreated.

\n

Jia Baoyu's wedding at the Readers' Theater.

\n

A performance at the Readers' Theater.

\n

Wang Chaoge is the general planner, director, and playwright of the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

Visitors can watch the performances while lying in bed at the Bed Theater.

\n

You've heard the phrase: "getting lost in a good book". Well, thanks to ingenious architecture, bold artistic devices and carefully-designed theaters, Unique Dream of Red Mansion in Langfang, Hebei province, enables fans of the eponymous Chinese classic to do — literally — just that.

\n

The novel written by Cao Xueqin, A Dream of Red Mansions, is an epic work that holds a mirror up to Chinese society during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), set against the backdrop of the rise and fall in the fortunes of four influential families. Told from the perspective of a tragic, but wealthy young man, Jia Baoyu, it depicts life through a mixture of reality and dreams.

\n

Inspired by the novel's philosophy, Wang Chaoge, as general planner, director, and playwright, built Unique Dream of Red Mansion to be a fusion of literature, architecture, technology and memory. She believes there are no words to describe what she has created, adding that even "dreamland" doesn't cover its scope.

\n

The ambitious project, funded by ENN Group, officially opened on July 23, 2023, and is now celebrating its second anniversary. The arts complex is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Beijing and is adjacent to the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone, allowing Wang ample space to make her sprawling vision a reality.

\n

"I want to bewilder visitors, and to keep everyone guessing what this place really is. I want to make you feel as if you've never seen anything like it," Wang explains.

\n

"I aim to shatter your preconceptions. For here, a new genre is born, one that, unless you witness it, defies all imagination; a place beyond mental sketching. Before its conception, no one ever merged theaters into a drama settlement cluster on such a scale."

\n

The Unique Dream of Red Mansion is a labyrinth of 108 spaces and 21 immersive performances, where audiences drift between reality and illusion, past and present.

\n

According to the latest figures, the complex has been in continuous operation for 730 days, attracting over 2 million visitors and staging more than 21,000 immersive performances. During this year's summer vacation, visitor traffic sees an increase of about 60 percent.

\n

The scenes and elements are inspired by the novel, with each location given a poetic name from the book, touching the audience's senses through the shifting currents of an epic that has haunted Chinese hearts for centuries.

\n

Wang spent nearly eight years bringing this project to life. As a keen lover of the novel, Wang believes it's not merely a book to be staged, but an infinite canvas. "Everyone has his own interpretation of A Dream of Red Mansions," Wang adds.

\n

"It is the dream you read, but never finish."

\n

The performances within the complex unfold along two intertwined threads: one reimagines the most iconic and climactic moments from the novel itself; the other explores the stories that have emerged throughout the years between readers and the novel. The entire work is divided among three grand theaters and multiple micro-theaters spread over an area of around 150,000 square meters. With 72,000 sq m of constructed performance space, the Unique Dream of Red Mansion feels less like a theater, and more like a living organism. Designed as a maze of "moving views and shifting scenes", it borrows from the aesthetics of Chinese ink painting — suggestion over detail, ambiguity over closure; a constant dance between presence and absence. Visitors wander through intricately crafted gardens, step into chambers alive with projection and sound, or slip into dim alleys, guided by a narrator's whispered voice.

\n

"And, I especially hope that, after you leave, a part of you will linger here, immersed for a long, long time. Because throughout the whole place, what we provide is experience," Wang adds, "This experience is my sole top priority. It's not just about plot or story."

\n

Inside, the unexpected is the norm. There is a Gate Theater, a hall lined with doors from different eras and regions in China, each a potential portal to an untold story. There is also a Bed Theater, where audiences lie down to watch performances. "Why can't you watch a play lying down? Or leaning forward? Or acting yourself? Who set these rules?" Wang says.

\n

"You can't impose boundaries on me, and can't set thresholds for me in art design … I consider myself more of a forward-thinking individual. This isn't about my personal recollections, but about resonating with the pulse of our times."

\n

Wang makes it clear that her intention was never to reconstruct the Daguan Garden from the novel, nor to create replicas of the main characters' homes. "You shouldn't anticipate replicating a storyline from A Dream of Red Mansions. Rather, you should come to collect yourself, encounter yourself, and bear witness to yourself, until finally, you can fall in love with yourself — perhaps even learn to help yourself," says Wang.

\n

Wang explains that the novel has played an important role in her life and that she has "cried for it" since her teenage years, when she would read it in secret and copy down the poems and couplets that struck her.

\n

When she finally finished, she recalls, "it felt like a world had left me, and I cried. For a week afterward, I was like a soul not fully here". Returning to it later in life, she was able to see the questions beneath the characters and plot.

\n

"Where life comes from? Where death leads? Are the book's Daguan Garden and realm between worlds real? Or is it an illusion? These are the questions that bothered me," says Wang.

\n

For many visitors, the main appeal of the venue's design is its balance between visual richness and deliberate emptiness. Visitors may encounter a plain white wall, or a room left seemingly bare — but never by accident.

\n

"In Chinese aesthetics, leaving blank space is not about creating absence — it's about creating larger space for imagination," Wang says, "What you do not see can be greater than what you see. If you fill everything in, it becomes dull."

\n

This technique, known as liubai, or leaving blank, echoes the untouched space in a scroll painting, the pause in a poem, or the silence between musical notes. It invites the audience to step in — to imagine the unseen, and in doing so, make it their own.

\n

"We have our own ways of seeing, our own ways of telling," says Wang, "If you leave here and, even for a moment, feel that something inside you has been touched — then I am satisfied. Because the story is not mine. It's yours."

\n

Contact the writer at tujiayi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_011_689fafc4ed50ccabe1517a7b.htm#011CULTURE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "8143ead6ad3142248f96dac4f1b86323", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011CULTURE - Good character shines through the ages", + "description": "

After the performance, the entire cast takes a bow on stage at the Second Store, a major performance space at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex in Langfang, Hebei.

\n

It's perhaps not so hard to imagine visiting a theater and encountering Jia Baoyu, the protagonist of the Chinese classic A Dream of Red Mansions. Perhaps somewhat more jarring would be meeting that same character, or maybe just his spirit, in a small alley in modern-day southern China.

\n

These are just the sort of surreal experiences that await visitors to the Unique Dream of Red Mansion, an arts complex in Langfang, Hebei province that has become a popular attraction with more than just lovers of the classic book.

\n

Within the complex's ethereal architecture and alongside its bold art devices, a number of theatrical plays tapping into the novel's themes are performed. Each production offers a new interpretation of the story, which was written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), or the characters within.

\n

Rather than simply retelling the well-known tale, the productions recreate the book's protagonists and transplant them into different times and places, and have them interact with visitors. Among them, a popular character is Jia.

\n

The complex's Reader's Theater is a prime example of this creative approach. It is a "walking play" that departs from traditional static viewing, allowing the audience to move through different spaces.

\n

The play reimagines some of the most dramatic moments from the novel, including the famous inspection of the Daguan Garden and the fate of Jia.

\n

This immersive production, which includes a circular stage and specially created art installations, requires the audience to physically follow the story, creating a seamless and engaging narrative experience.

\n

Zhao Xinlong, an actor who portrays Jia in the Reader's Theater, provides a classic interpretation of the character. He describes Jia as a fundamentally "free, kind and gentle person".

\n

"Though, he's not completely free due to his identity. He is very simple, without any sense of hierarchy or social distinction," says Zhao.

\n

"The entire story is a continuous experience, showing a more complete and three-dimensional Jia."

\n

His performance covers Jia's playful interactions with Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental character in the novel. The play also depicts their painful conflicts and the psychological collapse that follows a misunderstanding on his wedding day.

\n

For Zhao, the theater's intimate setup created a unique challenge. Unlike a traditional stage, the audience is in very close proximity, seeing every detail.

\n

"The stage is so close to the audience," he says. "They can see all of your expressions, your every movement, your lines — even normally imperceptible micro-expressions. This environment demands a different kind of performance, allowing me to bring Jia's inner world of joy and sorrow to life in a more delicate and precise way for the audience."

\n

While the Reader's Theater immerses the audience in the classic story, a smaller theater, the Second Store, takes a distinctly different direction, presenting a contemporary interpretation.

\n

The play is set in a small alley in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 1974, and focuses on a young man named Wang Zhigang, a simple, kindhearted person whom others call Baoyu.

\n

According to the actor who plays Wang, Mo Yening, this nickname is intentionally designed.

\n

"Wang likes to read A Dream of Red Mansions and has a lot of qualities just like the main character Jia Baoyu," says Mo. "The two characters, Wang and Jia, share a connection in their actions and values."

\n

For his role, Mo undertook extensive research of the time period to ensure his portrayal of Wang's motivations were convincing.

\n

"I watched films and documentaries and, most importantly, I learned about more about the lives and stories of my grandparents. That way, I could better understand the character who lived in a similar era to them," Mo explains.

\n

"My character's motivation is simple. He doesn't want to see others suffer," says Mo, who emphasizes that the character's earnest desire is to help others, even when it puts him in a difficult position.

\n

Just like Jia from the novel, Wang spends most of his time with his female friends, and is misunderstood because of his behavior. However, like Jia, Wang treats women with respect and warm heartedness, helping them in a good way.

\n

The "send-off" segment at the end of some performances is particularly popular, allowing for direct interaction. Mo recalls many touching moments on the stage, including once when a young girl ran to check on him after a scene where Wang is unexpectedly stabbed. Mo says he would often receive handwritten cards from fans, which also deeply moved him.

\n

"It really brings out the kind side of everyone," says Mo.

\n

"The audience deeply experiences each performance," Zhao says. "These interactions highlight the personal connection audiences form with these reinterpretations of Jia."

\n

One of the central ideas of Unique Dream of Red Mansion is to reinterpret tradition for a modern audience. The complex's director, Wang Chaoge, describes the project as "reading history with the eyes of the times".

\n

She explains that the aim of these plays is to engage in a "creative transformation" that allows the traditional classic to find new and innovative expression in a contemporary context.

\n

By bringing the spirit of the novel's characters to life in a variety of settings — from a grand, immersive spectacle, to a nuanced, modern tale — she demonstrates that the themes of empathy and kindness found in the park's plays are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.

\n

", + "content": "

After the performance, the entire cast takes a bow on stage at the Second Store, a major performance space at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex in Langfang, Hebei.

\n

It's perhaps not so hard to imagine visiting a theater and encountering Jia Baoyu, the protagonist of the Chinese classic A Dream of Red Mansions. Perhaps somewhat more jarring would be meeting that same character, or maybe just his spirit, in a small alley in modern-day southern China.

\n

These are just the sort of surreal experiences that await visitors to the Unique Dream of Red Mansion, an arts complex in Langfang, Hebei province that has become a popular attraction with more than just lovers of the classic book.

\n

Within the complex's ethereal architecture and alongside its bold art devices, a number of theatrical plays tapping into the novel's themes are performed. Each production offers a new interpretation of the story, which was written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), or the characters within.

\n

Rather than simply retelling the well-known tale, the productions recreate the book's protagonists and transplant them into different times and places, and have them interact with visitors. Among them, a popular character is Jia.

\n

The complex's Reader's Theater is a prime example of this creative approach. It is a "walking play" that departs from traditional static viewing, allowing the audience to move through different spaces.

\n

The play reimagines some of the most dramatic moments from the novel, including the famous inspection of the Daguan Garden and the fate of Jia.

\n

This immersive production, which includes a circular stage and specially created art installations, requires the audience to physically follow the story, creating a seamless and engaging narrative experience.

\n

Zhao Xinlong, an actor who portrays Jia in the Reader's Theater, provides a classic interpretation of the character. He describes Jia as a fundamentally "free, kind and gentle person".

\n

"Though, he's not completely free due to his identity. He is very simple, without any sense of hierarchy or social distinction," says Zhao.

\n

"The entire story is a continuous experience, showing a more complete and three-dimensional Jia."

\n

His performance covers Jia's playful interactions with Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental character in the novel. The play also depicts their painful conflicts and the psychological collapse that follows a misunderstanding on his wedding day.

\n

For Zhao, the theater's intimate setup created a unique challenge. Unlike a traditional stage, the audience is in very close proximity, seeing every detail.

\n

"The stage is so close to the audience," he says. "They can see all of your expressions, your every movement, your lines — even normally imperceptible micro-expressions. This environment demands a different kind of performance, allowing me to bring Jia's inner world of joy and sorrow to life in a more delicate and precise way for the audience."

\n

While the Reader's Theater immerses the audience in the classic story, a smaller theater, the Second Store, takes a distinctly different direction, presenting a contemporary interpretation.

\n

The play is set in a small alley in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 1974, and focuses on a young man named Wang Zhigang, a simple, kindhearted person whom others call Baoyu.

\n

According to the actor who plays Wang, Mo Yening, this nickname is intentionally designed.

\n

"Wang likes to read A Dream of Red Mansions and has a lot of qualities just like the main character Jia Baoyu," says Mo. "The two characters, Wang and Jia, share a connection in their actions and values."

\n

For his role, Mo undertook extensive research of the time period to ensure his portrayal of Wang's motivations were convincing.

\n

"I watched films and documentaries and, most importantly, I learned about more about the lives and stories of my grandparents. That way, I could better understand the character who lived in a similar era to them," Mo explains.

\n

"My character's motivation is simple. He doesn't want to see others suffer," says Mo, who emphasizes that the character's earnest desire is to help others, even when it puts him in a difficult position.

\n

Just like Jia from the novel, Wang spends most of his time with his female friends, and is misunderstood because of his behavior. However, like Jia, Wang treats women with respect and warm heartedness, helping them in a good way.

\n

The "send-off" segment at the end of some performances is particularly popular, allowing for direct interaction. Mo recalls many touching moments on the stage, including once when a young girl ran to check on him after a scene where Wang is unexpectedly stabbed. Mo says he would often receive handwritten cards from fans, which also deeply moved him.

\n

"It really brings out the kind side of everyone," says Mo.

\n

"The audience deeply experiences each performance," Zhao says. "These interactions highlight the personal connection audiences form with these reinterpretations of Jia."

\n

One of the central ideas of Unique Dream of Red Mansion is to reinterpret tradition for a modern audience. The complex's director, Wang Chaoge, describes the project as "reading history with the eyes of the times".

\n

She explains that the aim of these plays is to engage in a "creative transformation" that allows the traditional classic to find new and innovative expression in a contemporary context.

\n

By bringing the spirit of the novel's characters to life in a variety of settings — from a grand, immersive spectacle, to a nuanced, modern tale — she demonstrates that the themes of empathy and kindness found in the park's plays are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_011_689fafc8ed50ccabe1517a7c.htm#011CULTURE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "b8a76ed7b89c6bc83e9ff3ab7b75a547", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "012LIFE - Focusing on an old passion", + "description": "

Wei Wei (first right) sets the backdrop for a family portrait of tourists from Xi'an, Shaanxi province, at Agan Photo Studio in Lanzhou, Gansu province.

\n

Agan Photo Studio has seen its appeal rise on social media, attracting numerous tourists to document their memories.

\n

Wei, the studio owner, examines negatives the old-fashioned way before choosing which photos to develop.

\n

A wall of portraits provides a glimpse of bygone days while nostalgia for another era entices a new generation.

\n

In the darkroom, Wei carefully develops photos and makes prints.

\n

Wei packs photos before mailing them to customers.

\n

Wei Jiexiong, Wei Wei's father, examines a photo in the studio's darkroom in 2023.

\n

In Agan town, 20 kilometers southeast of Lanzhou's Qilihe district in Northwest China's Gansu province, a flicker of magnesium light pierces through 50 years of dust, still glowing in the window of Agan Photo Studio.

\n

This beam illuminates more than just yellowing film negatives — it captures the collective memory of a community shaped by the country's industrial past and digital present.

\n

Inside the cramped studio, 44-year-old Wei Wei adjusts his father's relic: a wooden large-format Seagull camera older than he is.

\n

As tourists queue for portraits, the vintage device — once used to photograph coal miners' sweat-streaked grins, children's wide-eyed wonder, and labor models' proud gazes — now freezes moments for a new generation seeking nostalgia in the digital age.

\n

Though analog photography — photography that uses a progressively changing recording medium that is either chemical-process based or electronic — took a backseat with the rise of digital photography, a renewed interest in the vintage process has since emerged at the photo studio.

\n

Founded in 1972 as a state-owned enterprise, the studio became a visual chronicle of its milestones under Wei's father Wei Jiexiong, who joined in 1974. At that time, photographers from the studio were often invited to take photos during festivals or celebrations in town.

\n

At the busiest period, Wei Jiexiong would start at 7 in the morning and work until late at night.

\n

Wei Wei spent his childhood in the studio with his father.

\n

The young man at that time watched, then learned: mixing chemicals, loading plates, framing shots.

\n

He recalls: "My father would shoot and print more than 100 photos on a busy day.

\n

"I'd assist him, then try myself. I wanted to preserve people's stories too, like what my father did," he says.

\n

When his father passed away last year, Wei Wei inherited both the studio and its analog legacy.

\n

For Wei Wei, this is not only a family trade, but also about safeguarding authentic stories sealed in monochrome.

\n

In recent years, Agan Photo Studio gained popularity on social media, attracting numerous tourists who come to document their memories.

\n

The studio has not only preserved the fondest memories for the town's residents but also borne witness to social development and transformation.

\n

All this through an appreciation for the past.

\n

", + "content": "

Wei Wei (first right) sets the backdrop for a family portrait of tourists from Xi'an, Shaanxi province, at Agan Photo Studio in Lanzhou, Gansu province.

\n

Agan Photo Studio has seen its appeal rise on social media, attracting numerous tourists to document their memories.

\n

Wei, the studio owner, examines negatives the old-fashioned way before choosing which photos to develop.

\n

A wall of portraits provides a glimpse of bygone days while nostalgia for another era entices a new generation.

\n

In the darkroom, Wei carefully develops photos and makes prints.

\n

Wei packs photos before mailing them to customers.

\n

Wei Jiexiong, Wei Wei's father, examines a photo in the studio's darkroom in 2023.

\n

In Agan town, 20 kilometers southeast of Lanzhou's Qilihe district in Northwest China's Gansu province, a flicker of magnesium light pierces through 50 years of dust, still glowing in the window of Agan Photo Studio.

\n

This beam illuminates more than just yellowing film negatives — it captures the collective memory of a community shaped by the country's industrial past and digital present.

\n

Inside the cramped studio, 44-year-old Wei Wei adjusts his father's relic: a wooden large-format Seagull camera older than he is.

\n

As tourists queue for portraits, the vintage device — once used to photograph coal miners' sweat-streaked grins, children's wide-eyed wonder, and labor models' proud gazes — now freezes moments for a new generation seeking nostalgia in the digital age.

\n

Though analog photography — photography that uses a progressively changing recording medium that is either chemical-process based or electronic — took a backseat with the rise of digital photography, a renewed interest in the vintage process has since emerged at the photo studio.

\n

Founded in 1972 as a state-owned enterprise, the studio became a visual chronicle of its milestones under Wei's father Wei Jiexiong, who joined in 1974. At that time, photographers from the studio were often invited to take photos during festivals or celebrations in town.

\n

At the busiest period, Wei Jiexiong would start at 7 in the morning and work until late at night.

\n

Wei Wei spent his childhood in the studio with his father.

\n

The young man at that time watched, then learned: mixing chemicals, loading plates, framing shots.

\n

He recalls: "My father would shoot and print more than 100 photos on a busy day.

\n

"I'd assist him, then try myself. I wanted to preserve people's stories too, like what my father did," he says.

\n

When his father passed away last year, Wei Wei inherited both the studio and its analog legacy.

\n

For Wei Wei, this is not only a family trade, but also about safeguarding authentic stories sealed in monochrome.

\n

In recent years, Agan Photo Studio gained popularity on social media, attracting numerous tourists who come to document their memories.

\n

The studio has not only preserved the fondest memories for the town's residents but also borne witness to social development and transformation.

\n

All this through an appreciation for the past.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_012_689fafcced50ccabe1517a7d.htm#012LIFE", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:03 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "7dddbc93fecdc209dc85198e4cc7d85f", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - Vision turns county into green model", + "description": "

Online See more by scanning the code.

\n

An African media delegation poses for a group photo in front of the stone monument that mentions the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in Anji county, Zhejiang province, on May 15.

\n

On a wooden shelf in his three-story home in Anji county of Zhejiang province, Ge Yuande keeps a stone — smooth, pale and vaguely shaped like a miner wearing a helmet — as the most treasured piece in his collection.

\n

The 63-year-old picked it up more than 20 years ago from a quarry in Yucun, his native village in Anji, where he once made a living extracting and selling stone. Back then, the hills were stripped bare, the air was thick with dust, and streams ran gray with industrial runoff.

\n

"I used to sell stone to make a living," Ge said in his living room, now lined with shelves full of stone sculptures. "But back then, it polluted everything. Now I still sell stone — but as art and as culture."

\n

Yucun's transformation — from a dusty quarry village to a model of rural vitalization and green development — epitomizes China's heightened emphasis on sustainable growth over the past two decades.

\n

In 2005, the village was standing at a crossroads. Its last quarry had just been closed, a decision that left villagers anxious about their livelihoods. The village's collective income plummeted from 3 million yuan ($417,600) to just 300,000 yuan that year.

\n

At this pivotal moment, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, visited the village on Aug 15, 2005, and offered residents a powerful message of reassurance.

\n

During a meeting with villagers, Xi said the closure was a "wise step" and introduced what would become a guiding principle of China's environmental policy: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

\n

In a column published in Zhejiang Daily a week after the visit, Xi expanded on the idea: "By transforming ecological and environmental strengths into advantages in eco-agriculture, eco-industry and eco-tourism, lucid waters and lush mountains can truly become invaluable assets."

\n

In 2020, Xi — now Chinese president and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee — returned to the county. The phrase "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" had by then become a national consensus and a core tenet of China's new development philosophy.

\n

"Experience has shown that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the environment," Xi told the villagers.

\n

Yu Xiaoping, deputy Party secretary of Yucun village, said the closure of quarries and continuous environmental improvements had opened up space for eco-tourism. Visitors now come for river rafting, fruit picking and rural guesthouse stays.

\n

Zhang Jianguo, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Sustainable Development at Huzhou University, noted that by prioritizing green, low-carbon development and preserving its environment, Anji has translated ecological assets into real economic and social gains.

\n

By giving top priority to environmental protection, the county has ensured that its air quality remains excellent on more than 90 percent of days. Surface water, drinking water and cross-boundary water all consistently meet national standards.

\n

Over the past 20 years, the average annual per capita disposable income of Anji's rural residents rose from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan — a nearly sevenfold increase.

\n

"Anji's long-term, consistent approach to preserving its environment has produced a compelling case study in sustainable development — one with growing relevance not only in China but globally," Zhang said.

\n

Enhanced protection

\n

Today, more than 70 percent of Anji is covered in forest, much of it bamboo. Once-overlooked villages are now home to pocket parks, hiking trails, open-air teahouses, and even artisanal coffee shops.

\n

Zheng Xuli, a senior engineer at Lingfengsi Forest Farm, patrols 120 hectares of forest land. Once a logging supervisor, he now focuses on conservation — from monitoring of termite infestations to forest maintenance.

\n

"In the past, forestry was about cutting and planting," Zheng said. "Now it's about watching, caring and minimizing harm."

\n

The biggest shift, he said, has been philosophical: "We treat the forest as an asset that gains value over time — not something to consume."

\n

Technology is also reshaping how Anji protects its environment. AI-powered drones and autonomous boats are now used to monitor rivers for illegal dumping and construction.

\n

"Before, it took weeks to patrol all our waterways," said Ye Liang, director of the river chief office with Anji county's water resources bureau. "Now drones and AI can do it in a single day. Problems are caught early, before they escalate."

\n

In 2022, Anji launched the Global Partnership Initiative, aimed at attracting digital nomads, green startups and remote workers to settle in the county.

\n

To local officials' surprise, the initiative gained rapid momentum. By the end of 2024, more than 50,000 young people had come to Anji to start businesses or seek job opportunities.

\n

Xu Liang, a cyclist and entrepreneur, said Anji's location near Yangtze River Delta cities and its clean environment are major draws for young professionals.

\n

"For many young people, the countryside is more than a retreat," Xu said. "It's a place to explore new ideas, new directions and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the city."

\n

Javier Ghaemi, a British expatriate, arrived in Anji in April with his girlfriend after a friend in Shanghai told them about a gym for rent. Within hours, they had made the decision to move from Malaysia to the county.

\n

They took over a dormant gym nestled in the hills and transformed it into a lifestyle hub offering yoga classes, wellness workshops and forest hikes.

\n

From his gym, perched above a bamboo grove, Ghaemi has found both peace and purpose.

\n

"For me, I want to help build Anji up," he said. "To promote it, and to show Westerners the reality of life here. I think the misconceptions are huge. Even if I can just show a few friends, have them visit, do a workout — they'll see that we're all the same. We all have the same dreams."

\n

Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, said that Xi demonstrated a clear vision when he proposed the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in 2005.

\n

"Back then, most people were still debating what 'going green' even meant," Nijs said. "So he introduced this concept in a very clear and poetic way — something that resonates deeply with the Chinese mind."

\n

Nijs now considers Anji one of his homes. "I'm a big fan of Xi Jinping because I think he is a visionary," he said.

\n

What Anji offers, Nijs added, is a development model rooted in culture, continuity and care.

\n

He pointed out that this philosophy has also underpinned China's sweeping investments in renewable energy. "China has invested in all facets of green energy — hydropower, solar panels, biomass, wind power and nuclear power — and is now a global leader."

\n

Contact the writers at xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Online See more by scanning the code.

\n

An African media delegation poses for a group photo in front of the stone monument that mentions the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in Anji county, Zhejiang province, on May 15.

\n

On a wooden shelf in his three-story home in Anji county of Zhejiang province, Ge Yuande keeps a stone — smooth, pale and vaguely shaped like a miner wearing a helmet — as the most treasured piece in his collection.

\n

The 63-year-old picked it up more than 20 years ago from a quarry in Yucun, his native village in Anji, where he once made a living extracting and selling stone. Back then, the hills were stripped bare, the air was thick with dust, and streams ran gray with industrial runoff.

\n

"I used to sell stone to make a living," Ge said in his living room, now lined with shelves full of stone sculptures. "But back then, it polluted everything. Now I still sell stone — but as art and as culture."

\n

Yucun's transformation — from a dusty quarry village to a model of rural vitalization and green development — epitomizes China's heightened emphasis on sustainable growth over the past two decades.

\n

In 2005, the village was standing at a crossroads. Its last quarry had just been closed, a decision that left villagers anxious about their livelihoods. The village's collective income plummeted from 3 million yuan ($417,600) to just 300,000 yuan that year.

\n

At this pivotal moment, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, visited the village on Aug 15, 2005, and offered residents a powerful message of reassurance.

\n

During a meeting with villagers, Xi said the closure was a "wise step" and introduced what would become a guiding principle of China's environmental policy: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

\n

In a column published in Zhejiang Daily a week after the visit, Xi expanded on the idea: "By transforming ecological and environmental strengths into advantages in eco-agriculture, eco-industry and eco-tourism, lucid waters and lush mountains can truly become invaluable assets."

\n

In 2020, Xi — now Chinese president and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee — returned to the county. The phrase "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" had by then become a national consensus and a core tenet of China's new development philosophy.

\n

"Experience has shown that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the environment," Xi told the villagers.

\n

Yu Xiaoping, deputy Party secretary of Yucun village, said the closure of quarries and continuous environmental improvements had opened up space for eco-tourism. Visitors now come for river rafting, fruit picking and rural guesthouse stays.

\n

Zhang Jianguo, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Sustainable Development at Huzhou University, noted that by prioritizing green, low-carbon development and preserving its environment, Anji has translated ecological assets into real economic and social gains.

\n

By giving top priority to environmental protection, the county has ensured that its air quality remains excellent on more than 90 percent of days. Surface water, drinking water and cross-boundary water all consistently meet national standards.

\n

Over the past 20 years, the average annual per capita disposable income of Anji's rural residents rose from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan — a nearly sevenfold increase.

\n

"Anji's long-term, consistent approach to preserving its environment has produced a compelling case study in sustainable development — one with growing relevance not only in China but globally," Zhang said.

\n

Enhanced protection

\n

Today, more than 70 percent of Anji is covered in forest, much of it bamboo. Once-overlooked villages are now home to pocket parks, hiking trails, open-air teahouses, and even artisanal coffee shops.

\n

Zheng Xuli, a senior engineer at Lingfengsi Forest Farm, patrols 120 hectares of forest land. Once a logging supervisor, he now focuses on conservation — from monitoring of termite infestations to forest maintenance.

\n

"In the past, forestry was about cutting and planting," Zheng said. "Now it's about watching, caring and minimizing harm."

\n

The biggest shift, he said, has been philosophical: "We treat the forest as an asset that gains value over time — not something to consume."

\n

Technology is also reshaping how Anji protects its environment. AI-powered drones and autonomous boats are now used to monitor rivers for illegal dumping and construction.

\n

"Before, it took weeks to patrol all our waterways," said Ye Liang, director of the river chief office with Anji county's water resources bureau. "Now drones and AI can do it in a single day. Problems are caught early, before they escalate."

\n

In 2022, Anji launched the Global Partnership Initiative, aimed at attracting digital nomads, green startups and remote workers to settle in the county.

\n

To local officials' surprise, the initiative gained rapid momentum. By the end of 2024, more than 50,000 young people had come to Anji to start businesses or seek job opportunities.

\n

Xu Liang, a cyclist and entrepreneur, said Anji's location near Yangtze River Delta cities and its clean environment are major draws for young professionals.

\n

"For many young people, the countryside is more than a retreat," Xu said. "It's a place to explore new ideas, new directions and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the city."

\n

Javier Ghaemi, a British expatriate, arrived in Anji in April with his girlfriend after a friend in Shanghai told them about a gym for rent. Within hours, they had made the decision to move from Malaysia to the county.

\n

They took over a dormant gym nestled in the hills and transformed it into a lifestyle hub offering yoga classes, wellness workshops and forest hikes.

\n

From his gym, perched above a bamboo grove, Ghaemi has found both peace and purpose.

\n

"For me, I want to help build Anji up," he said. "To promote it, and to show Westerners the reality of life here. I think the misconceptions are huge. Even if I can just show a few friends, have them visit, do a workout — they'll see that we're all the same. We all have the same dreams."

\n

Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, said that Xi demonstrated a clear vision when he proposed the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in 2005.

\n

"Back then, most people were still debating what 'going green' even meant," Nijs said. "So he introduced this concept in a very clear and poetic way — something that resonates deeply with the Chinese mind."

\n

Nijs now considers Anji one of his homes. "I'm a big fan of Xi Jinping because I think he is a visionary," he said.

\n

What Anji offers, Nijs added, is a development model rooted in culture, continuity and care.

\n

He pointed out that this philosophy has also underpinned China's sweeping investments in renewable energy. "China has invested in all facets of green energy — hydropower, solar panels, biomass, wind power and nuclear power — and is now a global leader."

\n

Contact the writers at xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e529eed50ccabe15178ec.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "7c34a93e24b8b00dad846d172c6f6f29", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - Ready to play", + "description": "

A humanoid robot plays the drums during the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on Thursday. The four-day event is the world's first multisport competition for humanoid robots. More than 500 humanoids from 16 countries are competing in 538 events, ranging from traditional sports such as track and field events, gymnastics and soccer to newly added events including martial arts performances, free fighting and group dancing. see story, page 5

\n

", + "content": "

A humanoid robot plays the drums during the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on Thursday. The four-day event is the world's first multisport competition for humanoid robots. More than 500 humanoids from 16 countries are competing in 538 events, ranging from traditional sports such as track and field events, gymnastics and soccer to newly added events including martial arts performances, free fighting and group dancing. see story, page 5

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52a2ed50ccabe15178ed.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "eff0ef7633559c5f15a4214f79eb5d41", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - Smart tech impresses all at World Games", + "description": "

For Italian freediving para-athlete Gianluca Visconti, donning an exoskeleton robot made him feel he could fly.

\n

Visconti, 53, who is taking part in the ongoing 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, tested the latest generation brain-controlled exoskeleton robot developed by Buffalo Robotics (Chengdu) Technology, describing the experience as "really impressive".

\n

Having suffered a severe neck injury after hitting the bottom of a swimming pool at the age of 17, Visconti still struggles with movement on his right side.

\n

After using the exoskeleton robot for just 10 minutes, the athlete said he could feel the improved coordination in his limbs. "It's really better," Visconti said. "It could be very useful for learning how to move my right leg again."

\n

As Visconti and fellow athletes push themselves to the limit at the Chengdu World Games, locally developed robots and intelligent devices are busy creating unique experiences for the competitors and officials from around the world.

\n

At a tech bazaar in the World Games Village, smart glasses capable of real-time translation in 40 languages are drawing crowds of athletes eager to try them out.

\n

The athletes are amazed that the augmented reality-powered device can project real-time bilingual subtitles onto the lenses, enabling seamless cross-lingual communication.

\n

They also burst into cheers as the Lingtong L3 quadruped robot dog performs backflips.

\n

Inside the games village, retail robots carrying up to 60 types of products accurately identify and approach potential customers, delivery robots handle indoor and cross-building transportation and patrol robots ensure security around the clock.

\n

At the standard events in dance-sport, a humanoid robot named Tangpa joined human performers in cheerleading dances and interacted with the audience through micro-expressions displayed on its face — a 48.3-centimeter screen.

\n

Inside the aquatic venues, a pool-cleaning robot goes about its job with ease, eliminating micron-level gravel, algae and other debris with powerful suction to ensure excellent water quality.

\n

More than 20 locally developed tech innovations are being used to assist with security, cheerleading, retail services, water supply, deliveries, cleaning and guest guidance throughout the games, organizers said.

\n

These technologies can streamline event operations, improve spectator engagement and promote the host city's image on the global stage, they added.

\n

Roland Hilfiker, honorary president and a member of International World Games Association, who has been involved in The World Games since 1995, said seeing so many robots at work during the games is a new experience for him.

\n

"The first few times they would kind of scare me when I came across one in the elevator. But then you get used to it," Hilfiker said.

\n

Ricardo Castro, a beach handball athlete from Portugal, said this was the first time he had seen a robot dog and humanoid robot, and of the two, the robot dog impressed him the most.

\n

"It's amazing technology. They can do so many tricks," he said, adding in jest that he was trying to take one home.

\n

Castro said he is interested in interacting with more robots during his stay.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

For Italian freediving para-athlete Gianluca Visconti, donning an exoskeleton robot made him feel he could fly.

\n

Visconti, 53, who is taking part in the ongoing 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, tested the latest generation brain-controlled exoskeleton robot developed by Buffalo Robotics (Chengdu) Technology, describing the experience as "really impressive".

\n

Having suffered a severe neck injury after hitting the bottom of a swimming pool at the age of 17, Visconti still struggles with movement on his right side.

\n

After using the exoskeleton robot for just 10 minutes, the athlete said he could feel the improved coordination in his limbs. "It's really better," Visconti said. "It could be very useful for learning how to move my right leg again."

\n

As Visconti and fellow athletes push themselves to the limit at the Chengdu World Games, locally developed robots and intelligent devices are busy creating unique experiences for the competitors and officials from around the world.

\n

At a tech bazaar in the World Games Village, smart glasses capable of real-time translation in 40 languages are drawing crowds of athletes eager to try them out.

\n

The athletes are amazed that the augmented reality-powered device can project real-time bilingual subtitles onto the lenses, enabling seamless cross-lingual communication.

\n

They also burst into cheers as the Lingtong L3 quadruped robot dog performs backflips.

\n

Inside the games village, retail robots carrying up to 60 types of products accurately identify and approach potential customers, delivery robots handle indoor and cross-building transportation and patrol robots ensure security around the clock.

\n

At the standard events in dance-sport, a humanoid robot named Tangpa joined human performers in cheerleading dances and interacted with the audience through micro-expressions displayed on its face — a 48.3-centimeter screen.

\n

Inside the aquatic venues, a pool-cleaning robot goes about its job with ease, eliminating micron-level gravel, algae and other debris with powerful suction to ensure excellent water quality.

\n

More than 20 locally developed tech innovations are being used to assist with security, cheerleading, retail services, water supply, deliveries, cleaning and guest guidance throughout the games, organizers said.

\n

These technologies can streamline event operations, improve spectator engagement and promote the host city's image on the global stage, they added.

\n

Roland Hilfiker, honorary president and a member of International World Games Association, who has been involved in The World Games since 1995, said seeing so many robots at work during the games is a new experience for him.

\n

"The first few times they would kind of scare me when I came across one in the elevator. But then you get used to it," Hilfiker said.

\n

Ricardo Castro, a beach handball athlete from Portugal, said this was the first time he had seen a robot dog and humanoid robot, and of the two, the robot dog impressed him the most.

\n

"It's amazing technology. They can do so many tricks," he said, adding in jest that he was trying to take one home.

\n

Castro said he is interested in interacting with more robots during his stay.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52a6ed50ccabe15178ee.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "3ad60f198f36a654373c8b80dd2c5fc5", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - China rolls out new visa type for young science talent", + "description": "

China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.

\n

The new visa type was unveiled after Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to promulgate a decision amending the country's regulations on the administration of foreigners' entries and exits.

\n

The decision came as China puts a greater emphasis on building a more proactive, open and effective talent policy.

\n

The K visa is a new addition to the ordinary visa categories and the new rules will take effect on Oct 1, according to the decision, which was drafted by the Ministry of Justice, along with the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Public Security and the National Immigration Administration.

\n

Applicants for the K visa should be young international professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from prestigious universities or research institutions.

\n

In addition, it will be available to individuals involved in educational or research activities at prestigious universities or research institutions, according to a joint statement released by the four departments on Thursday night.

\n

K visa holders are permitted to engage in activities in fields such as education, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, according to the joint statement.

\n

Before this addition, there were 12 visa types classified based on the purposes of visiting China, including the L visa for sightseeing and tourism, the D visa for permanent residence and the G visa for transit through the country.

\n

Compared with other visa types, the K visa will offer holders more convenience in terms of the number of entries, validity period and duration of stay. The eligibility criteria for the K visa are set based on applicants' age, educational background and work experience, without requiring them to have an employer or inviting organization within China, according to the statement.

\n

The application process for this visa is designed to be more convenient, streamlining the steps for eligible applicants, it added.

\n

The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security, along with embassies and consulates abroad, will step up collaboration in management of the issuance, extension, renewal and replacement of K visas, as well as the residence and stay of K visa holders. They will provide appropriate assistance to applicants and holders of K visas in accordance with the law, the statement said.

\n

jihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.

\n

The new visa type was unveiled after Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to promulgate a decision amending the country's regulations on the administration of foreigners' entries and exits.

\n

The decision came as China puts a greater emphasis on building a more proactive, open and effective talent policy.

\n

The K visa is a new addition to the ordinary visa categories and the new rules will take effect on Oct 1, according to the decision, which was drafted by the Ministry of Justice, along with the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Public Security and the National Immigration Administration.

\n

Applicants for the K visa should be young international professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from prestigious universities or research institutions.

\n

In addition, it will be available to individuals involved in educational or research activities at prestigious universities or research institutions, according to a joint statement released by the four departments on Thursday night.

\n

K visa holders are permitted to engage in activities in fields such as education, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, according to the joint statement.

\n

Before this addition, there were 12 visa types classified based on the purposes of visiting China, including the L visa for sightseeing and tourism, the D visa for permanent residence and the G visa for transit through the country.

\n

Compared with other visa types, the K visa will offer holders more convenience in terms of the number of entries, validity period and duration of stay. The eligibility criteria for the K visa are set based on applicants' age, educational background and work experience, without requiring them to have an employer or inviting organization within China, according to the statement.

\n

The application process for this visa is designed to be more convenient, streamlining the steps for eligible applicants, it added.

\n

The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security, along with embassies and consulates abroad, will step up collaboration in management of the issuance, extension, renewal and replacement of K visas, as well as the residence and stay of K visa holders. They will provide appropriate assistance to applicants and holders of K visas in accordance with the law, the statement said.

\n

jihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52abed50ccabe15178ef.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "4980dfab77f096bf333a5f6cdd4a0e11", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "001FRONT - 'DEAD TO RIGHTS' SMASHES BOX OFFICE RECORDS, RAISES AWARENESS", + "description": "
\n

The cast and crew of Dead to Rights interact with the audience after its roadshow in Shanghai on July 28.

\n

An audience member attends the film's premiere in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Monday.

\n

Visitors take photos at Shanghai Film Park, the main filming site of the movie, on Aug 1.

\n

The roadshow of the film is held on July 28 in Shanghai.

\n

A pedestrian walks past a billboard of Dead to Rights at a cinema in Sydney on Aug 8, the day the film was released in Australia.

\n

While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China's history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality.

\n

Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre perpetrated by Japanese troops in China during World War II, the film's takings surpassed 2.2 billion yuan ($308 million) on Sunday, according to movie-tracking data.

\n

The takings are a record for historical films screened during China's summer movie season, which runs from June to August.

\n

Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the film tells the story of a group of Nanjing residents, who sought refuge in a photo studio after the city's occupation by Japanese invaders.

\n

Forced to develop film for a Japanese military photographer, they discover photographic evidence of atrocities and risk their lives to smuggle the negatives out. The film has ignited nationwide interest since its July 25 release, according to media reports.

\n

The narrative of the historical drama draws on real events. The Nanjing Massacre began when Japanese troops captured Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Dec 13, 1937. Over six weeks, they slaughtered approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers.

\n

An apprentice at a photo studio in Nanjing secretly compiled an album of 16 photos of the atrocity taken by Japanese soldiers. These images ultimately became key evidence during subsequent war crime trials.

\n

Guarding the evidence

\n

When Japanese troops captured Nanjing, 15-year-old Luo Jin was an apprentice at Huadong Photo Studio on Changjiang Road, public records show.

\n

One day in January 1938, a Japanese officer brought two film rolls for development. As negatives emerged in the developer, Luo was shocked to see images of Japanese troops killing, raping and brutalizing Chinese civilians.

\n

Outraged, he secretly made copies of over 30 photos, selecting 16 for an album to preserve the evidence of these crimes.

\n

In 1941, while hiding the album during a search by Japanese troops, Luo lost the album. Wu Xuan, who was attending a same training program with Luo at the time found it, but was unaware of the owner. The Chinese character for "shame" on its cover convinced Wu the owner shared his patriotic fury.

\n

Wu guarded it at great personal risk and surrendered it after Japan's defeat. The album ultimately became key evidence in the war crimes trial of Hisao Tani, a Class-B war criminal.

\n

In 1995, Luo and Wu reunited at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. It was their first meeting in over half a century.

\n

"Archives are vital vessels of historical memory," said Zhou Feng, curator of the memorial hall.

\n

"The 16 photos preserved by Luo and Wu, as key trial evidence, possess irreplaceable historical value. The Nanjing Massacre history brooks no distortion or denial," he said.

\n

After seeing the film, Evan Kail, an American who donated an album of historic photos to China in 2022, praised the film as a "10 out of 10" cinematic achievement that confronts the Nanjing Massacre.

\n

His donated album contains photos of China dating back to World War II, including ones that document atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers.

\n

Kail said that "the most powerful aspect of the film is its tearing open the veil of history, allowing me, an outsider, to viscerally empathize with the unimaginable suffering endured by the Chinese nation during that catastrophe".

\n

Respecting history

\n

Drawing on the true story of Luo, Wu and the photos, Dead To Rights centers on a group of Chinese civilians who take refuge in a photography studio during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing.

\n

In a desperate attempt to stay alive, they are forced to assist a Japanese military photographer in developing film only to discover the negatives contain evidence of atrocities committed by Japanese forces across the city. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives to deliver them to the outside world, in the hope of revealing the truth.

\n

When discussing his inspiration for the film, director Shen Ao said he was deeply influenced by the 1987 movie Massacre in Nanjing, which is also based on historical accounts.

\n

In 2023, after meeting screenwriter Zhang Ke, they decided to retell this part of history for contemporary audiences. The film's preparation took a full year, with the most critical task being the meticulous collection and restoration of historical details.

\n

Shen said much of the Japanese soldiers' dialogue was sourced directly from interviews after the war.

\n

"Our suffering was twisted into a trophy of militarism in their eyes," said Shen. "What's even more infuriating is how they staged 'goodwill photos' — smiling with children, pretending there was harmony — while committing atrocities. This hypocrisy must be exposed."

\n

During the film's Nanjing premiere on July 22, Shen juxtaposed authentic historical "goodwill photos" with scenes from the film. Nearly identical in their composition and angles, they exposed how invaders staged images to whitewash atrocities.

\n

"Beneath every war lies propaganda battles. I hope this film inspires audiences to uncover historical truths," he said.

\n

During its Beijing premiere on July 24, Shen said that as a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy he had a special bond with film reels.

\n

The opening sequence of Dead to Rights, for instance, links bullets being fired from a chamber and camera shutters clicking. "Shooting" applies to both guns and cameras, connecting violence with its documentation, he said.

\n

"A photo was a bullet on that battlefield. The click of a shutter echoed the crack of gun. The negatives pierced invaders''goodwill' lies," Shen said.

\n

He compared today's skyscraper-filled Nanjing with the war-torn city depicted in the film. "Everything has transformed, but no Chinese will forget the horrors Japanese troops inflicted here 88 years ago," he said.

\n

The production team did extensive research for the film — consulting publications, documentaries, photos, and material from the memorial hall.

\n

"We discovered something profoundly admirable in that generation: conviction surpassing life itself," Shen wrote in an article in People's Daily. "Countless unsung heroes left no names in history books. This film is focusing on their resistance."

\n

In his view, a film must have dramatic elements, be thrilling, and ensure that it never distorts history. It is paramount to balance drama and historical accuracy.

\n

"To educate through truth demands utmost responsibility," Shen stressed in describing the team's approach to content.

\n

Zhang Guosong, a researcher at the memorial hall, called the massacre "not only an unprecedented catastrophe for China but also humanity's darkest chapter", and a warning for all humankind that requires perpetual remembrance.

\n

The film counters historical nihilism and revisionism, Zhang said. By showcasing citizens risking lives to preserve evidence, it upholds truth while underscoring remembrance.

\n

"Only through truth can we correctly evaluate history," he said, noting that Japanese right-wing forces still deny the massacre and glorify aggression.

\n

In 1982, Japan's Ministry of Education altered textbook accounts of imperialist invasions, sparking protests across Asia.

\n

"War harms both the victims and the perpetrators. Only by remembering lessons and thorough perpetrator reflection can future tragedies be prevented," said Zhang.

\n

Emotional resonance

\n

One scene in the film shows a Japanese soldier removing a stone from Nanjing's ancient wall to be placed in a tower in Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture.

\n

Wu Xianbin, curator of a private museum commemorating the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said Japan plundered over 370 stones for the tower. More than 200 came from China, including four from Nanjing.

\n

After Japan's 1945 defeat, Allied forces demanded the tower's demolition and repatriation of the stones.

\n

Japan has evaded this by "paying lip service but not taking actual action", Wu said. "This militarist symbol is now packaged as a 'peace tower'. Right-wing forces still poison Japanese youth with distorted history," Wu warned.

\n

China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng attended the premiere of the film in Washington, D.C., on Aug 6. In his remarks, Xie said that since its release in China, Dead To Rights has achieved both critical acclaim and box office success.

\n

With its weighty historical truth and powerful artistic impact, it has evoked strong emotional resonance. The film transcends time and space, revealing the darkest corners of history while also shining a light on the best of the human conscience, the ambassador said.

\n

It constantly reminds us of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace, and urges us to learn from history and create a better future, he said.

\n

Xie pointed out that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. The Chinese people nationwide united as one, fought heroically, and won the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with tremendous sacrifices, making an indelible contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

\n

The 1.4 billion Chinese people will never tolerate any attempt to tamper with the history of WWII, and all the peace-loving people in the world will never accept any move to turn back the wheel of history, he said.

\n

The ambassador stressed that remembering history is to pave the way for a brighter future.

\n

Connecting eras

\n

With international releases underway, director Shen said he hopes the film "will make more people clearly realize that anti-fascism represents humanity's shared yearning for peace — a legacy requiring collective guardianship."

\n

Filming this history today, Shen said, connects the past and present. He said in our era, we are saturated with information, "But in that era of scarce information, photos from documented atrocities preserved history, and transmitted crucial truths."

\n

In Nanjing, the film has ignited a surge in interest in genealogy records.

\n

The Nanjing Municipal Archives reports soaring queries for 1946-48 household registration cards. A total of 1.54 million documents discovered in 2006 have been digitized for public access.

\n

"Daily queries averaged 10 previously. Since the film's release, they have peaked at 1,200 a day," said archivist Yin Yanbin. "Staff now work overtime to meet demand."

\n

The documents "reunite" Nanjing residents with their ancestors. "People arrive with familial longing. Many tear up upon finding photos or rush to show elderly relatives. It moves us deeply," said Yin.

\n

Social media is buzzing with "finding Republican-era family records in Nanjing Archives" stories.

\n

Netizens share discoveries such as: "Our grandparents lived in Sanyuan Alley. They might've known each other."; "Your great-grandmother studied with my grandmother." Some even recognized relatives' names on the memorial hall's victim list, exclaiming "History feels so close".

\n

Amid the 80th anniversary commemorations, films, plays, music, and art themed on remembering the war are emerging.

\n

Dead to Rights makes history tangible. Many viewers connect its imagery to reality, sensing truth's weight.

\n

Tang Yitao, 40, a Nanjing restaurateur, took his sixth-grade son to see the film. "As locals, we grew up knowing this history's importance," he said. "For children, this impacts them more than textbooks, revealing war's cruelty and Japanese brutality."

\n

He teaches his son to remember suffering and humiliation, but not hatred, and encourages him to make himself stronger.

\n

One person who saw the film reflected online that photos traverse war, films cross time and textbooks make them vivid. "Children learn ancestors' courage, cherish peace, and grasp the meaning of self-strengthening."

\n

Another viewer declared the film has a "bonus scene" as evidenced by today's China. "When you exit the theater, today's thriving China — mountains and rivers unharmed, myriad lights glowing — that's its greatest reveal," the reviewer said.

\n

Contact the writers at cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "
\n

The cast and crew of Dead to Rights interact with the audience after its roadshow in Shanghai on July 28.

\n

An audience member attends the film's premiere in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Monday.

\n

Visitors take photos at Shanghai Film Park, the main filming site of the movie, on Aug 1.

\n

The roadshow of the film is held on July 28 in Shanghai.

\n

A pedestrian walks past a billboard of Dead to Rights at a cinema in Sydney on Aug 8, the day the film was released in Australia.

\n

While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China's history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality.

\n

Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre perpetrated by Japanese troops in China during World War II, the film's takings surpassed 2.2 billion yuan ($308 million) on Sunday, according to movie-tracking data.

\n

The takings are a record for historical films screened during China's summer movie season, which runs from June to August.

\n

Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the film tells the story of a group of Nanjing residents, who sought refuge in a photo studio after the city's occupation by Japanese invaders.

\n

Forced to develop film for a Japanese military photographer, they discover photographic evidence of atrocities and risk their lives to smuggle the negatives out. The film has ignited nationwide interest since its July 25 release, according to media reports.

\n

The narrative of the historical drama draws on real events. The Nanjing Massacre began when Japanese troops captured Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Dec 13, 1937. Over six weeks, they slaughtered approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers.

\n

An apprentice at a photo studio in Nanjing secretly compiled an album of 16 photos of the atrocity taken by Japanese soldiers. These images ultimately became key evidence during subsequent war crime trials.

\n

Guarding the evidence

\n

When Japanese troops captured Nanjing, 15-year-old Luo Jin was an apprentice at Huadong Photo Studio on Changjiang Road, public records show.

\n

One day in January 1938, a Japanese officer brought two film rolls for development. As negatives emerged in the developer, Luo was shocked to see images of Japanese troops killing, raping and brutalizing Chinese civilians.

\n

Outraged, he secretly made copies of over 30 photos, selecting 16 for an album to preserve the evidence of these crimes.

\n

In 1941, while hiding the album during a search by Japanese troops, Luo lost the album. Wu Xuan, who was attending a same training program with Luo at the time found it, but was unaware of the owner. The Chinese character for "shame" on its cover convinced Wu the owner shared his patriotic fury.

\n

Wu guarded it at great personal risk and surrendered it after Japan's defeat. The album ultimately became key evidence in the war crimes trial of Hisao Tani, a Class-B war criminal.

\n

In 1995, Luo and Wu reunited at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. It was their first meeting in over half a century.

\n

"Archives are vital vessels of historical memory," said Zhou Feng, curator of the memorial hall.

\n

"The 16 photos preserved by Luo and Wu, as key trial evidence, possess irreplaceable historical value. The Nanjing Massacre history brooks no distortion or denial," he said.

\n

After seeing the film, Evan Kail, an American who donated an album of historic photos to China in 2022, praised the film as a "10 out of 10" cinematic achievement that confronts the Nanjing Massacre.

\n

His donated album contains photos of China dating back to World War II, including ones that document atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers.

\n

Kail said that "the most powerful aspect of the film is its tearing open the veil of history, allowing me, an outsider, to viscerally empathize with the unimaginable suffering endured by the Chinese nation during that catastrophe".

\n

Respecting history

\n

Drawing on the true story of Luo, Wu and the photos, Dead To Rights centers on a group of Chinese civilians who take refuge in a photography studio during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing.

\n

In a desperate attempt to stay alive, they are forced to assist a Japanese military photographer in developing film only to discover the negatives contain evidence of atrocities committed by Japanese forces across the city. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives to deliver them to the outside world, in the hope of revealing the truth.

\n

When discussing his inspiration for the film, director Shen Ao said he was deeply influenced by the 1987 movie Massacre in Nanjing, which is also based on historical accounts.

\n

In 2023, after meeting screenwriter Zhang Ke, they decided to retell this part of history for contemporary audiences. The film's preparation took a full year, with the most critical task being the meticulous collection and restoration of historical details.

\n

Shen said much of the Japanese soldiers' dialogue was sourced directly from interviews after the war.

\n

"Our suffering was twisted into a trophy of militarism in their eyes," said Shen. "What's even more infuriating is how they staged 'goodwill photos' — smiling with children, pretending there was harmony — while committing atrocities. This hypocrisy must be exposed."

\n

During the film's Nanjing premiere on July 22, Shen juxtaposed authentic historical "goodwill photos" with scenes from the film. Nearly identical in their composition and angles, they exposed how invaders staged images to whitewash atrocities.

\n

"Beneath every war lies propaganda battles. I hope this film inspires audiences to uncover historical truths," he said.

\n

During its Beijing premiere on July 24, Shen said that as a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy he had a special bond with film reels.

\n

The opening sequence of Dead to Rights, for instance, links bullets being fired from a chamber and camera shutters clicking. "Shooting" applies to both guns and cameras, connecting violence with its documentation, he said.

\n

"A photo was a bullet on that battlefield. The click of a shutter echoed the crack of gun. The negatives pierced invaders''goodwill' lies," Shen said.

\n

He compared today's skyscraper-filled Nanjing with the war-torn city depicted in the film. "Everything has transformed, but no Chinese will forget the horrors Japanese troops inflicted here 88 years ago," he said.

\n

The production team did extensive research for the film — consulting publications, documentaries, photos, and material from the memorial hall.

\n

"We discovered something profoundly admirable in that generation: conviction surpassing life itself," Shen wrote in an article in People's Daily. "Countless unsung heroes left no names in history books. This film is focusing on their resistance."

\n

In his view, a film must have dramatic elements, be thrilling, and ensure that it never distorts history. It is paramount to balance drama and historical accuracy.

\n

"To educate through truth demands utmost responsibility," Shen stressed in describing the team's approach to content.

\n

Zhang Guosong, a researcher at the memorial hall, called the massacre "not only an unprecedented catastrophe for China but also humanity's darkest chapter", and a warning for all humankind that requires perpetual remembrance.

\n

The film counters historical nihilism and revisionism, Zhang said. By showcasing citizens risking lives to preserve evidence, it upholds truth while underscoring remembrance.

\n

"Only through truth can we correctly evaluate history," he said, noting that Japanese right-wing forces still deny the massacre and glorify aggression.

\n

In 1982, Japan's Ministry of Education altered textbook accounts of imperialist invasions, sparking protests across Asia.

\n

"War harms both the victims and the perpetrators. Only by remembering lessons and thorough perpetrator reflection can future tragedies be prevented," said Zhang.

\n

Emotional resonance

\n

One scene in the film shows a Japanese soldier removing a stone from Nanjing's ancient wall to be placed in a tower in Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture.

\n

Wu Xianbin, curator of a private museum commemorating the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said Japan plundered over 370 stones for the tower. More than 200 came from China, including four from Nanjing.

\n

After Japan's 1945 defeat, Allied forces demanded the tower's demolition and repatriation of the stones.

\n

Japan has evaded this by "paying lip service but not taking actual action", Wu said. "This militarist symbol is now packaged as a 'peace tower'. Right-wing forces still poison Japanese youth with distorted history," Wu warned.

\n

China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng attended the premiere of the film in Washington, D.C., on Aug 6. In his remarks, Xie said that since its release in China, Dead To Rights has achieved both critical acclaim and box office success.

\n

With its weighty historical truth and powerful artistic impact, it has evoked strong emotional resonance. The film transcends time and space, revealing the darkest corners of history while also shining a light on the best of the human conscience, the ambassador said.

\n

It constantly reminds us of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace, and urges us to learn from history and create a better future, he said.

\n

Xie pointed out that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. The Chinese people nationwide united as one, fought heroically, and won the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with tremendous sacrifices, making an indelible contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

\n

The 1.4 billion Chinese people will never tolerate any attempt to tamper with the history of WWII, and all the peace-loving people in the world will never accept any move to turn back the wheel of history, he said.

\n

The ambassador stressed that remembering history is to pave the way for a brighter future.

\n

Connecting eras

\n

With international releases underway, director Shen said he hopes the film "will make more people clearly realize that anti-fascism represents humanity's shared yearning for peace — a legacy requiring collective guardianship."

\n

Filming this history today, Shen said, connects the past and present. He said in our era, we are saturated with information, "But in that era of scarce information, photos from documented atrocities preserved history, and transmitted crucial truths."

\n

In Nanjing, the film has ignited a surge in interest in genealogy records.

\n

The Nanjing Municipal Archives reports soaring queries for 1946-48 household registration cards. A total of 1.54 million documents discovered in 2006 have been digitized for public access.

\n

"Daily queries averaged 10 previously. Since the film's release, they have peaked at 1,200 a day," said archivist Yin Yanbin. "Staff now work overtime to meet demand."

\n

The documents "reunite" Nanjing residents with their ancestors. "People arrive with familial longing. Many tear up upon finding photos or rush to show elderly relatives. It moves us deeply," said Yin.

\n

Social media is buzzing with "finding Republican-era family records in Nanjing Archives" stories.

\n

Netizens share discoveries such as: "Our grandparents lived in Sanyuan Alley. They might've known each other."; "Your great-grandmother studied with my grandmother." Some even recognized relatives' names on the memorial hall's victim list, exclaiming "History feels so close".

\n

Amid the 80th anniversary commemorations, films, plays, music, and art themed on remembering the war are emerging.

\n

Dead to Rights makes history tangible. Many viewers connect its imagery to reality, sensing truth's weight.

\n

Tang Yitao, 40, a Nanjing restaurateur, took his sixth-grade son to see the film. "As locals, we grew up knowing this history's importance," he said. "For children, this impacts them more than textbooks, revealing war's cruelty and Japanese brutality."

\n

He teaches his son to remember suffering and humiliation, but not hatred, and encourages him to make himself stronger.

\n

One person who saw the film reflected online that photos traverse war, films cross time and textbooks make them vivid. "Children learn ancestors' courage, cherish peace, and grasp the meaning of self-strengthening."

\n

Another viewer declared the film has a "bonus scene" as evidenced by today's China. "When you exit the theater, today's thriving China — mountains and rivers unharmed, myriad lights glowing — that's its greatest reveal," the reviewer said.

\n

Contact the writers at cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52afed50ccabe15178f0.htm#001FRONT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "56811b6cf980e819ddcee39af2270519", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Joint legal efforts to safeguard Yangtze", + "description": "

To improve the systematic protection of the Yangtze River, the Supreme People's Court and 11 other State-level departments have jointly released a guideline aimed at enhancing coordination between law enforcement and judicial bodies, while addressing existing problems and drawing on successful local practices.

\n

The guideline calls for stronger interdepartmental communication and unified law enforcement and judicial standards, focusing on frequently occurring cases and key areas such as pollution prevention, the Yangtze River's 10-year fishing ban and river sand mining management.

\n

Regarding enforcement actions, a balanced approach that combines strict law-based case handling with governance improvements should be adopted, according to the guideline. It also supports joint operations across administrative boundaries in ecologically sensitive areas, as well as in regions known for frequent ecological and environmental violations within the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

According to a case released by the top court in May 2024, three people used a three-layer gill net to fish in a national nature reserve for rare and endemic fish species in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Their catch included one Yangtze sturgeon and two rock carp, both of which are nationally protected species.

\n

The Jiangjin district people's procuratorate in Chongqing filed criminal charges and an accompanying civil public interest lawsuit against the three defendants for endangering precious and endangered wild animals. The court found the trio guilty and sentenced each to 15 months in prison, with suspended sentences of 18 months, along with fines ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 yuan ($697 to $1,255).

\n

The guideline also emphasizes strengthening professional and technical support to develop a sound and standardized environmental assessment and appraisal system. This includes improving expertise in investigation and evidence collection, damage assessment and ecological restoration.

\n

It further calls for enhanced cross-departmental information sharing, including promoting big data collaboration in case handling and regular updates, and joint use of ecological and environmental law enforcement and judicial data across the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

Another case cited by the court took place in Fujian province, where a man surnamed Chen illegally logged over 21 cubic meters of timber in a State-owned forest. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 10,000 yuan after undertaking ecological restoration efforts and compensating for environmental losses.

\n

The court said that restorative justice was applied throughout the case, with close cooperation between courts and forestry authorities to implement a compensation mechanism and valuation methods for losses in forest ecosystem service function.

\n

The guideline also calls for promoting diversified dispute resolution by strengthening coordination between government departments and courts, and ensuring effective integration of environmental and resource-related litigation with non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms.

\n

lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

To improve the systematic protection of the Yangtze River, the Supreme People's Court and 11 other State-level departments have jointly released a guideline aimed at enhancing coordination between law enforcement and judicial bodies, while addressing existing problems and drawing on successful local practices.

\n

The guideline calls for stronger interdepartmental communication and unified law enforcement and judicial standards, focusing on frequently occurring cases and key areas such as pollution prevention, the Yangtze River's 10-year fishing ban and river sand mining management.

\n

Regarding enforcement actions, a balanced approach that combines strict law-based case handling with governance improvements should be adopted, according to the guideline. It also supports joint operations across administrative boundaries in ecologically sensitive areas, as well as in regions known for frequent ecological and environmental violations within the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

According to a case released by the top court in May 2024, three people used a three-layer gill net to fish in a national nature reserve for rare and endemic fish species in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Their catch included one Yangtze sturgeon and two rock carp, both of which are nationally protected species.

\n

The Jiangjin district people's procuratorate in Chongqing filed criminal charges and an accompanying civil public interest lawsuit against the three defendants for endangering precious and endangered wild animals. The court found the trio guilty and sentenced each to 15 months in prison, with suspended sentences of 18 months, along with fines ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 yuan ($697 to $1,255).

\n

The guideline also emphasizes strengthening professional and technical support to develop a sound and standardized environmental assessment and appraisal system. This includes improving expertise in investigation and evidence collection, damage assessment and ecological restoration.

\n

It further calls for enhanced cross-departmental information sharing, including promoting big data collaboration in case handling and regular updates, and joint use of ecological and environmental law enforcement and judicial data across the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

Another case cited by the court took place in Fujian province, where a man surnamed Chen illegally logged over 21 cubic meters of timber in a State-owned forest. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 10,000 yuan after undertaking ecological restoration efforts and compensating for environmental losses.

\n

The court said that restorative justice was applied throughout the case, with close cooperation between courts and forestry authorities to implement a compensation mechanism and valuation methods for losses in forest ecosystem service function.

\n

The guideline also calls for promoting diversified dispute resolution by strengthening coordination between government departments and courts, and ensuring effective integration of environmental and resource-related litigation with non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms.

\n

lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52c1ed50ccabe15178f7.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "0863e154ab279ae37fcd6a727f4a9145", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Anhui officials punished over river pollution in demonstration zone", + "description": "

Officials of an agricultural demonstration zone in Anhui province were penalized over a water pollution incident, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

\n

A blogger posted a video online on Wednesday showing that a river in Baishan township, Suixi county, had turned black, with a "suffocating smell similar to pesticides".

\n

In the video, local villagers mentioned that the wastewater was discharged from a nearby factory, rendering the river water unusable for irrigating farmland.

\n

Thursday's statement said that a joint investigation team comprised of officials from the departments of ecology and environment, agriculture and rural affairs, and water resources was formed to verify and address the situation on-site.

\n

The statement confirmed that the issues raised by the video blogger were true. After further review, officials responsible for overseeing the Baishan modern agricultural comprehensive development demonstration zone were suspended from their duties. The investigation is ongoing.

\n

The local government has implemented measures such as building embankments to intercept pollution, pumping back wastewater, clearing silt and implementing environmental restoration efforts while simultaneously intensifying water quality monitoring to minimize the impact.

\n

Based on the investigation results, the local authorities will take strict action against the people responsible for the event in accordance with regulations and laws, according to the statement.

\n

The authorities will also conduct a county-wide inspection to identify and address similar issues, it said.

\n

zhulixin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Officials of an agricultural demonstration zone in Anhui province were penalized over a water pollution incident, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

\n

A blogger posted a video online on Wednesday showing that a river in Baishan township, Suixi county, had turned black, with a "suffocating smell similar to pesticides".

\n

In the video, local villagers mentioned that the wastewater was discharged from a nearby factory, rendering the river water unusable for irrigating farmland.

\n

Thursday's statement said that a joint investigation team comprised of officials from the departments of ecology and environment, agriculture and rural affairs, and water resources was formed to verify and address the situation on-site.

\n

The statement confirmed that the issues raised by the video blogger were true. After further review, officials responsible for overseeing the Baishan modern agricultural comprehensive development demonstration zone were suspended from their duties. The investigation is ongoing.

\n

The local government has implemented measures such as building embankments to intercept pollution, pumping back wastewater, clearing silt and implementing environmental restoration efforts while simultaneously intensifying water quality monitoring to minimize the impact.

\n

Based on the investigation results, the local authorities will take strict action against the people responsible for the event in accordance with regulations and laws, according to the statement.

\n

The authorities will also conduct a county-wide inspection to identify and address similar issues, it said.

\n

zhulixin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52c5ed50ccabe15178f8.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "3c9895984b42ec432a5a09f7589acefa", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - United in spirit", + "description": "

Visitors explore a memorial exhibition on the contribution of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, themed "united across vast distances", at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday.

\n

", + "content": "

Visitors explore a memorial exhibition on the contribution of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, themed "united across vast distances", at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52c9ed50ccabe15178f9.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "2c20c79ffa237e15b3e719cfe9092a38", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Guangxi mango products a big hit overseas", + "description": "

NANNING — Mango-flavored ice pops keep rolling off a production line in the county of Tiandong, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The tropical sweet treat will later embark on a long journey to Russia.

\n

"To meet rising demand, output has skyrocketed from a few hundred (metric) tons last year to over 3,000 tons so far this year. We're on track to hit 5,000 tons for the entire year," said Lin De'en, chairman of Tiandong Yisheng Import and Export Trade Co.

\n

Nearly 60 percent of the company's mango ice pop exports are bound for Russia, while the rest will be sent to Kazakhstan, South Korea and Japan.

\n

Tiandong aims to make itself "China's mango capital". With the local mango industry shifting from fresh fruit exports to deep processing, products such as mango chips, purees and jam are gradually breaking into emerging overseas markets.

\n

"We also supply mango products as raw materials to bubble tea brands across Anhui, Shandong, Fujian and Guangdong provinces," said Zeng Chengrui, assistant to the company's general manager. "During each mango season, our combined output of pulp and puree tops 6,000 tons, yet we still can't keep up with demand."

\n

Lin echoed Zeng's sentiments.

\n

"Now, our biggest challenge is not sales channels, but production capacity," he said.

\n

As one of the country's leading mango hubs, Tiandong is now home to some 22,666 hectares of mango orchards.

\n

It is accelerating the promotion of integrated water and fertilizer irrigation, and eco-friendly pest and disease control, said Liu Dehuan, chief agronomist of the county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

"In the past, farmers mainly relied on manual pesticide spraying. Now, drones equipped with high-precision sensors can accurately detect the growth of fruit trees and the distribution of pests and diseases, enabling precise pesticide application and intelligent pest control," he explained.

\n

", + "content": "

NANNING — Mango-flavored ice pops keep rolling off a production line in the county of Tiandong, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The tropical sweet treat will later embark on a long journey to Russia.

\n

"To meet rising demand, output has skyrocketed from a few hundred (metric) tons last year to over 3,000 tons so far this year. We're on track to hit 5,000 tons for the entire year," said Lin De'en, chairman of Tiandong Yisheng Import and Export Trade Co.

\n

Nearly 60 percent of the company's mango ice pop exports are bound for Russia, while the rest will be sent to Kazakhstan, South Korea and Japan.

\n

Tiandong aims to make itself "China's mango capital". With the local mango industry shifting from fresh fruit exports to deep processing, products such as mango chips, purees and jam are gradually breaking into emerging overseas markets.

\n

"We also supply mango products as raw materials to bubble tea brands across Anhui, Shandong, Fujian and Guangdong provinces," said Zeng Chengrui, assistant to the company's general manager. "During each mango season, our combined output of pulp and puree tops 6,000 tons, yet we still can't keep up with demand."

\n

Lin echoed Zeng's sentiments.

\n

"Now, our biggest challenge is not sales channels, but production capacity," he said.

\n

As one of the country's leading mango hubs, Tiandong is now home to some 22,666 hectares of mango orchards.

\n

It is accelerating the promotion of integrated water and fertilizer irrigation, and eco-friendly pest and disease control, said Liu Dehuan, chief agronomist of the county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

"In the past, farmers mainly relied on manual pesticide spraying. Now, drones equipped with high-precision sensors can accurately detect the growth of fruit trees and the distribution of pests and diseases, enabling precise pesticide application and intelligent pest control," he explained.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52cded50ccabe15178fa.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "bbf70e7506a78e3b44c31b026496bd54", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Briefly", + "description": "

Shenzhou XX crew to carry out spacewalk

\n

The Shenzhou XX mission crew members aboard the Tiangong space station are scheduled to carry out their third spacewalk in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday. The three orbital travelers — mission commander Senior Colonel Chen Dong and crew members Colonel Chen Zhongrui and Colonel Wang Jie — have been aboard the station for more than three months since their arrival on April 25. They have conducted a host of assignments, including examinations and maintenance work on instruments, installations of intravehicular devices, monitoring of inner environment, and unpacking and testing new spacewalk suits, the agency said in a media statement.

\n

Body of Beijing official lost in flood recovered

\n

The body of Yin Chunyan, Party secretary of Sunhugou village in Beijing's Huairou district, has been found following an intensive search, Beijing Radio and Television Station reported on Thursday. Rescuers discovered her remains on Wednesday afternoon near Baihewan in Baihebei village. Local authorities have set up a committee to handle the funeral arrangements, according to the report. Yin and her husband, Cai Yongzhang, were swept away by floodwaters on July 26 while helping villagers evacuate. Cai's body was recovered on Aug 4, about 300 to 400 meters downstream from where they were last seen.

\n

Death sentence for poisoning upheld

\n

The Hunan High People's Court rejected on Thursday a graduate student's appeal and upheld his death sentence after he poisoned his roommates' food, causing the death of one. The court said that after reviewing Zhou Liren's appeal of the first-instance verdict, it found the facts established at trial to be clear, the evidence conclusive and sufficient and the sentence appropriate. On April 7, the Xiangtan Intermediate People's Court sentenced Zhou to death for intentional homicide and deprived him of his political rights for life. The Xiangtan court determined that Zhou, motivated by personal vengeance, put a highly toxic substance into a can of oatmeal shared by two of his roommates. The Hunan High People's Court has submitted Zhou's death sentence to the Supreme People's Court for approval, as required by law.

\n

", + "content": "

Shenzhou XX crew to carry out spacewalk

\n

The Shenzhou XX mission crew members aboard the Tiangong space station are scheduled to carry out their third spacewalk in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday. The three orbital travelers — mission commander Senior Colonel Chen Dong and crew members Colonel Chen Zhongrui and Colonel Wang Jie — have been aboard the station for more than three months since their arrival on April 25. They have conducted a host of assignments, including examinations and maintenance work on instruments, installations of intravehicular devices, monitoring of inner environment, and unpacking and testing new spacewalk suits, the agency said in a media statement.

\n

Body of Beijing official lost in flood recovered

\n

The body of Yin Chunyan, Party secretary of Sunhugou village in Beijing's Huairou district, has been found following an intensive search, Beijing Radio and Television Station reported on Thursday. Rescuers discovered her remains on Wednesday afternoon near Baihewan in Baihebei village. Local authorities have set up a committee to handle the funeral arrangements, according to the report. Yin and her husband, Cai Yongzhang, were swept away by floodwaters on July 26 while helping villagers evacuate. Cai's body was recovered on Aug 4, about 300 to 400 meters downstream from where they were last seen.

\n

Death sentence for poisoning upheld

\n

The Hunan High People's Court rejected on Thursday a graduate student's appeal and upheld his death sentence after he poisoned his roommates' food, causing the death of one. The court said that after reviewing Zhou Liren's appeal of the first-instance verdict, it found the facts established at trial to be clear, the evidence conclusive and sufficient and the sentence appropriate. On April 7, the Xiangtan Intermediate People's Court sentenced Zhou to death for intentional homicide and deprived him of his political rights for life. The Xiangtan court determined that Zhou, motivated by personal vengeance, put a highly toxic substance into a can of oatmeal shared by two of his roommates. The Hunan High People's Court has submitted Zhou's death sentence to the Supreme People's Court for approval, as required by law.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52d2ed50ccabe15178fb.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "a2b661d402bdbb83f33645580eef079e", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Quick-test kit expedites Chikungunya response", + "description": "
\n

Chinese scientists have made breakthroughs in Chikungunya fever detection by developing a kit solution that accelerates the entire detection process to within half an hour, according to a laboratory based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

\n

Based on rapid qPCR technology, the detection kit was developed by the Guangzhou Laboratory in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University and other biomedical companies.

\n

The qPCR, or quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule.

\n

As an advanced form of PCR, it allows researchers to measure the amount of DNA in real time during the amplification process.

\n

The detection kit works in tandem with the nucleic acid extraction kit to establish a complete ultra-fast Chikungunya testing system, according to the laboratory.

\n

Under the detection system, serum sample extraction takes only 15 minutes, and nucleic acid amplification is reduced to 12 minutes, compressing the entire detection process to just half an hour and indicating a big leap from the traditional three to five hours for Chikungunya detection.

\n

Currently, there are several methods for detecting the Chikungunya virus, including nucleic acid tests and colloidal gold techniques.

\n

The mainstream clinical method is nucleic acid testing, which relies on real-time fluorescence PCR technology to accurately determine whether a sample contains the virus.

\n

Free nucleic acid screening for the Chikungunya fever was launched throughout Lecong township in Shunde district of Foshan in late July, as the township had been hard hit by the mosquito-borne viral disease.

\n

The Guangzhou-based laboratory's kit solution has undergone validation with nearly 1,000 samples at several authoritative institutions and hospitals in Guangdong, according to the laboratory.

\n

It has been compared with third-party reagents and has demonstrated excellent performance, it said.

\n

The system is now ready for promotion and application, providing strong support for control and prevention of the Chikungunya fever outbreak across the province.

\n

According to health authorities in Foshan, the hardest-hit area, the Chikungunya outbreak has showed a significant downward trend, with daily new cases dropping below 150 for six consecutive days.

\n

The number of newly reported cases per day has been on a steady decline since Aug 6. On Wednesday alone, only 96 new cases were reported in Foshan, according to local authorities.

\n

Additionally, the number of affected villages and communities has also steadily decreased, indicating significant progress in the prevention and control efforts.

\n

Although the current epidemic situation is gradually stabilizing and preventive measures have made positive progress, residents are still urged to remain vigilant against the disease, authorities said.

\n

qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "
\n

Chinese scientists have made breakthroughs in Chikungunya fever detection by developing a kit solution that accelerates the entire detection process to within half an hour, according to a laboratory based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

\n

Based on rapid qPCR technology, the detection kit was developed by the Guangzhou Laboratory in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University and other biomedical companies.

\n

The qPCR, or quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule.

\n

As an advanced form of PCR, it allows researchers to measure the amount of DNA in real time during the amplification process.

\n

The detection kit works in tandem with the nucleic acid extraction kit to establish a complete ultra-fast Chikungunya testing system, according to the laboratory.

\n

Under the detection system, serum sample extraction takes only 15 minutes, and nucleic acid amplification is reduced to 12 minutes, compressing the entire detection process to just half an hour and indicating a big leap from the traditional three to five hours for Chikungunya detection.

\n

Currently, there are several methods for detecting the Chikungunya virus, including nucleic acid tests and colloidal gold techniques.

\n

The mainstream clinical method is nucleic acid testing, which relies on real-time fluorescence PCR technology to accurately determine whether a sample contains the virus.

\n

Free nucleic acid screening for the Chikungunya fever was launched throughout Lecong township in Shunde district of Foshan in late July, as the township had been hard hit by the mosquito-borne viral disease.

\n

The Guangzhou-based laboratory's kit solution has undergone validation with nearly 1,000 samples at several authoritative institutions and hospitals in Guangdong, according to the laboratory.

\n

It has been compared with third-party reagents and has demonstrated excellent performance, it said.

\n

The system is now ready for promotion and application, providing strong support for control and prevention of the Chikungunya fever outbreak across the province.

\n

According to health authorities in Foshan, the hardest-hit area, the Chikungunya outbreak has showed a significant downward trend, with daily new cases dropping below 150 for six consecutive days.

\n

The number of newly reported cases per day has been on a steady decline since Aug 6. On Wednesday alone, only 96 new cases were reported in Foshan, according to local authorities.

\n

Additionally, the number of affected villages and communities has also steadily decreased, indicating significant progress in the prevention and control efforts.

\n

Although the current epidemic situation is gradually stabilizing and preventive measures have made positive progress, residents are still urged to remain vigilant against the disease, authorities said.

\n

qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52d6ed50ccabe15178fc.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "c14d5c7b25f6db22ae8c8da6c6de85fc", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Galloping glory", + "description": "

A performer showcases equestrian skills at the opening ceremony of the 16th Gesar Horse Racing Festival in Maqu county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, on Wednesday.

\n

", + "content": "

A performer showcases equestrian skills at the opening ceremony of the 16th Gesar Horse Racing Festival in Maqu county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, on Wednesday.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52daed50ccabe15178fd.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "acde978fe218b2e47f2f57661afd1c67", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "004CHINA - Missing boy found dead after extensive search", + "description": "

A rescue team that had searched extensively for an 8-year-old boy who went missing found him dead on Wednesday, according to a notice released by Dali city, part of the Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.

\n

The boy was found in a mountain stream north of Qingbi Creek in the city's Dali town at around 5 pm on Wednesday.

\n

Following an on-site examination and thorough investigation, authorities ruled out death by external injury, and found no evidence that the death was the result of a crime, the notice said.

\n

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the child and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," the team said in the notice. "We also express our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support during the search and rescue efforts. Further related work is currently underway."

\n

On Saturday, Dali city's public security bureau received a report that the boy had gone missing. In response, the city mobilized a coordinated search and rescue operation involving local police, fire rescue teams, forest firefighters, emergency services, the forestry and grassland administration, and volunteer groups of local civilian rescue teams, the team said in an earlier notice.

\n

By Sunday afternoon, more than 300 personnel, two search dogs, four unmanned drones, and five thermal imaging devices had been deployed to locate the child in the area, which features rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

\n

A resident surnamed Zhang from Dali city, who offered to help with the rescue, told China Daily on Monday that over 380 residents from Dali had created a WeChat group to aid in the rescue, and at least 200 of them had participated in the effort by joining the search on the mountain or organizing supplies.

\n

Contact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

A rescue team that had searched extensively for an 8-year-old boy who went missing found him dead on Wednesday, according to a notice released by Dali city, part of the Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.

\n

The boy was found in a mountain stream north of Qingbi Creek in the city's Dali town at around 5 pm on Wednesday.

\n

Following an on-site examination and thorough investigation, authorities ruled out death by external injury, and found no evidence that the death was the result of a crime, the notice said.

\n

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the child and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," the team said in the notice. "We also express our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support during the search and rescue efforts. Further related work is currently underway."

\n

On Saturday, Dali city's public security bureau received a report that the boy had gone missing. In response, the city mobilized a coordinated search and rescue operation involving local police, fire rescue teams, forest firefighters, emergency services, the forestry and grassland administration, and volunteer groups of local civilian rescue teams, the team said in an earlier notice.

\n

By Sunday afternoon, more than 300 personnel, two search dogs, four unmanned drones, and five thermal imaging devices had been deployed to locate the child in the area, which features rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

\n

A resident surnamed Zhang from Dali city, who offered to help with the rescue, told China Daily on Monday that over 380 residents from Dali had created a WeChat group to aid in the rescue, and at least 200 of them had participated in the effort by joining the search on the mountain or organizing supplies.

\n

Contact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52dfed50ccabe15178fe.htm#004CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "9f23dab169d5bfd433c5564924e25085", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005CHINA - Human-machine symbiosis on full display at Beijing games", + "description": "

The world's first humanoid robot games opened in Beijing on Thursday, offering a glimpse into what organizers describe as a "new era of human-machine symbiosis".

\n

The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games began on Thursday evening at the National Speed Skating Oval, known locally as the Ice Ribbon, and will run until Sunday. About 280 teams from 16 countries and regions, bringing together more than 500 robots, are competing in 26 events across 538 matches.

\n

The opening ceremony featured a cultural performance combining Chinese opera, martial arts and robotics, with 60 robots dressed in traditional costumes moving in sync with acrobatic performers.

\n

Stefan Hensel, supervisor of Germany's Sweaty team, praised the Beijing event as "a nice and open community and an Olympic Games for the industry".

\n

"During the games if you have a problem, everybody is ready to help you, and thus the event is set to boost the industry's progress, in particular the software," said Hensel, whose team is a four-time runner-up at the international RoboCup humanoid soccer competition.

\n

Preliminary rounds began on Monday.

\n

Some viewers online said the humanoid soccer matches lacked excitement, as the robots moved stiffly and made clumsy decisions on the pitch.

\n

Lyu Ming, an after-sales manager at Booster Robotics, a Beijing-based company providing the robots for the soccer match during the event, explained that in robot sports, the aim was not entertainment but advancing control, perception and decision-making.

\n

"The awkward movements, algorithm optimization and lessons from failure are all incremental steps as humanoid robots evolve from the lab to commercial use," he said.

\n

Beijing officials said the capital is positioning itself as a national hub for robotics innovation. Jiang Guangzhi, head of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, said the city has supported the development of 200 innovative robotic products across 12 categories. These innovative products have been tested and applied in 134 scenarios across 11 industries.

\n

"Through the implementation of a demonstration project featuring hundreds of application scenarios, we are leveraging Beijing's vast and diverse urban environment to enhance scenario innovation and strengthen the connection between supply and demand."

\n

He added that a robot-themed park is planned, featuring applications for ecological monitoring, disinfection, water cleaning and street sweeping.

\n

Industry leaders said continued investment and collaboration are vital if humanoid robotics is to progress beyond research prototypes.

\n

Wang Xingxing, CEO of Unitree Robotics, which is reported to hold an estimated 60 to 70 percent share of the global quadruped robot market, said that investment in the embodied robotics industry remained stable, but further breakthroughs were still needed.

\n

"Achieving humanlike capabilities in robots could take two to three years of technological advancements, or up to five at a slower pace," he said at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which was held in Beijing recently, adding that the robotics boom "is unlikely to last beyond a decade".

\n

About half of Unitree's revenue comes from overseas markets, and Wang said global collaboration was key to the company's strategy.

\n

yangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

The world's first humanoid robot games opened in Beijing on Thursday, offering a glimpse into what organizers describe as a "new era of human-machine symbiosis".

\n

The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games began on Thursday evening at the National Speed Skating Oval, known locally as the Ice Ribbon, and will run until Sunday. About 280 teams from 16 countries and regions, bringing together more than 500 robots, are competing in 26 events across 538 matches.

\n

The opening ceremony featured a cultural performance combining Chinese opera, martial arts and robotics, with 60 robots dressed in traditional costumes moving in sync with acrobatic performers.

\n

Stefan Hensel, supervisor of Germany's Sweaty team, praised the Beijing event as "a nice and open community and an Olympic Games for the industry".

\n

"During the games if you have a problem, everybody is ready to help you, and thus the event is set to boost the industry's progress, in particular the software," said Hensel, whose team is a four-time runner-up at the international RoboCup humanoid soccer competition.

\n

Preliminary rounds began on Monday.

\n

Some viewers online said the humanoid soccer matches lacked excitement, as the robots moved stiffly and made clumsy decisions on the pitch.

\n

Lyu Ming, an after-sales manager at Booster Robotics, a Beijing-based company providing the robots for the soccer match during the event, explained that in robot sports, the aim was not entertainment but advancing control, perception and decision-making.

\n

"The awkward movements, algorithm optimization and lessons from failure are all incremental steps as humanoid robots evolve from the lab to commercial use," he said.

\n

Beijing officials said the capital is positioning itself as a national hub for robotics innovation. Jiang Guangzhi, head of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, said the city has supported the development of 200 innovative robotic products across 12 categories. These innovative products have been tested and applied in 134 scenarios across 11 industries.

\n

"Through the implementation of a demonstration project featuring hundreds of application scenarios, we are leveraging Beijing's vast and diverse urban environment to enhance scenario innovation and strengthen the connection between supply and demand."

\n

He added that a robot-themed park is planned, featuring applications for ecological monitoring, disinfection, water cleaning and street sweeping.

\n

Industry leaders said continued investment and collaboration are vital if humanoid robotics is to progress beyond research prototypes.

\n

Wang Xingxing, CEO of Unitree Robotics, which is reported to hold an estimated 60 to 70 percent share of the global quadruped robot market, said that investment in the embodied robotics industry remained stable, but further breakthroughs were still needed.

\n

"Achieving humanlike capabilities in robots could take two to three years of technological advancements, or up to five at a slower pace," he said at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which was held in Beijing recently, adding that the robotics boom "is unlikely to last beyond a decade".

\n

About half of Unitree's revenue comes from overseas markets, and Wang said global collaboration was key to the company's strategy.

\n

yangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52e3ed50ccabe15178ff.htm#005CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "0fded994d4ff3fd0882a90239f7c2aea", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005CHINA - Officially adults", + "description": "

Senior students and their parents pose for a photo during a ceremony at a high school in Pingliang, Gansu province, on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of the students' adulthood. During the ceremony, typically held for high school seniors when they turn 18, a total of 1,200 students marked their transition by wearing special "adulthood caps", taking a group oath and crossing an "adulthood gate" in the presence of their teachers and parents.

\n

", + "content": "

Senior students and their parents pose for a photo during a ceremony at a high school in Pingliang, Gansu province, on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of the students' adulthood. During the ceremony, typically held for high school seniors when they turn 18, a total of 1,200 students marked their transition by wearing special "adulthood caps", taking a group oath and crossing an "adulthood gate" in the presence of their teachers and parents.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52e7ed50ccabe1517900.htm#005CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6940f96f8b8ed579610db95a646221e0", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005CHINA - Retailers tout robots at innovative tech festival", + "description": "
\n

As the doors swing open at Beijing's new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid workers who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays drums and guitars, turning a dining experience into a futuristic spectacle.

\n

"The restaurant gives me a fresh sense of technology. It's quite an amazing attempt," said Ding Wenjun, a tourist from Jiangxi province.

\n

Sun Ling, head of the Robot Restaurant, said, "It is not only an immersive dining place integrating cuisine, culture and technology, but also provides a scenario for robot application and data collection."

\n

The tech-savvy restaurant is participating in the E-Town Robot Consumption Festival, running from Aug 2 to Sunday. The event was organized by the administrative committee of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

Making its debut at the festival is the Robot Mall, a 4,000-square-meter "robot 4S" store. It features more than 50 products across medical, industrial and companion robotics.

\n

For example, the Galbot G1, a wheeled-chassis humanoid robot, can retrieve medications from shelves and deliver them directly to patients.

\n

"It can automatically dispense and distribute medications, alleviating the heavy workload of nurses and reducing the risk of human error," said Meng Yanpei, a manager at the mall. "In pharmacies, it serves emergency patients, especially at night, while also lowering operating costs by taking over repetitive tasks."

\n

Over 10 pharmacies in Beijing are now operating 24 hours a day with the use of a Galbot G1. The robot is priced at 680,000 yuan ($94,800), a 50,000 yuan discount, at the 4S store during the festival.

\n

As of Tuesday, more than 19,000 robots and related products have been sold during the festival, generating total sales of over 200 million yuan. Meanwhile, the distribution of consumption vouchers has boosted sales by over 60 million yuan, according to the administrative committee of Beijing E-Town.

\n

Meanwhile, shopping malls and e-commerce platform JD.com are hosting sales campaigns at the festival. Enterprises can enjoy subsidies of up to 250,000 yuan on robot purchases.

\n

Targeting online consumers, JD.com has showcased over 680 robots and related products, including quadruped, biped, exoskeleton, and educational and companion robots, offering a maximum subsidy of 600 yuan for a single product.

\n

"In the past, these robots were priced in the millions of yuan, but now they are becoming more affordable," said Xu Lei, head of the Intelligent Robot Business Department under the 3C Digital Business Group of JD.com. "We hope to leverage the advantages of online sales, brand support and supply chains to make robots accessible to more consumers."

\n

Zhang Hao, chief scientist of ALVA (Beijing) Technology Co, said that robots are still in their infancy and are often used mainly for display. "Even though they may stagger while walking, they captivate us because we can sense their intelligence gradually maturing."

\n

"Only when robots help customers make money will they buy and keep buying such machines," said Zhang, adding that such machines must be practical, affordable, versatile and of effective use for consumers.

\n

Zhang's perspective echoes that of Massimiliano Zecca, a professor of healthcare technology at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

\n

"Humanoid robots now require an engineering team to look after them," the professor said. "They need to bring real value to form a natural market."

\n

Despite the limitations of the robots, Zecca was clearly impressed by a humanoid coffee barista crafting intricate latte art at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which concluded on Tuesday.

\n

"I would pay for a cup of coffee with artistic flavor. The evolution of humanoid robots will surely provide more choices to meet personal preferences," Zecca said.

\n

", + "content": "
\n

As the doors swing open at Beijing's new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid workers who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays drums and guitars, turning a dining experience into a futuristic spectacle.

\n

"The restaurant gives me a fresh sense of technology. It's quite an amazing attempt," said Ding Wenjun, a tourist from Jiangxi province.

\n

Sun Ling, head of the Robot Restaurant, said, "It is not only an immersive dining place integrating cuisine, culture and technology, but also provides a scenario for robot application and data collection."

\n

The tech-savvy restaurant is participating in the E-Town Robot Consumption Festival, running from Aug 2 to Sunday. The event was organized by the administrative committee of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

Making its debut at the festival is the Robot Mall, a 4,000-square-meter "robot 4S" store. It features more than 50 products across medical, industrial and companion robotics.

\n

For example, the Galbot G1, a wheeled-chassis humanoid robot, can retrieve medications from shelves and deliver them directly to patients.

\n

"It can automatically dispense and distribute medications, alleviating the heavy workload of nurses and reducing the risk of human error," said Meng Yanpei, a manager at the mall. "In pharmacies, it serves emergency patients, especially at night, while also lowering operating costs by taking over repetitive tasks."

\n

Over 10 pharmacies in Beijing are now operating 24 hours a day with the use of a Galbot G1. The robot is priced at 680,000 yuan ($94,800), a 50,000 yuan discount, at the 4S store during the festival.

\n

As of Tuesday, more than 19,000 robots and related products have been sold during the festival, generating total sales of over 200 million yuan. Meanwhile, the distribution of consumption vouchers has boosted sales by over 60 million yuan, according to the administrative committee of Beijing E-Town.

\n

Meanwhile, shopping malls and e-commerce platform JD.com are hosting sales campaigns at the festival. Enterprises can enjoy subsidies of up to 250,000 yuan on robot purchases.

\n

Targeting online consumers, JD.com has showcased over 680 robots and related products, including quadruped, biped, exoskeleton, and educational and companion robots, offering a maximum subsidy of 600 yuan for a single product.

\n

"In the past, these robots were priced in the millions of yuan, but now they are becoming more affordable," said Xu Lei, head of the Intelligent Robot Business Department under the 3C Digital Business Group of JD.com. "We hope to leverage the advantages of online sales, brand support and supply chains to make robots accessible to more consumers."

\n

Zhang Hao, chief scientist of ALVA (Beijing) Technology Co, said that robots are still in their infancy and are often used mainly for display. "Even though they may stagger while walking, they captivate us because we can sense their intelligence gradually maturing."

\n

"Only when robots help customers make money will they buy and keep buying such machines," said Zhang, adding that such machines must be practical, affordable, versatile and of effective use for consumers.

\n

Zhang's perspective echoes that of Massimiliano Zecca, a professor of healthcare technology at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

\n

"Humanoid robots now require an engineering team to look after them," the professor said. "They need to bring real value to form a natural market."

\n

Despite the limitations of the robots, Zecca was clearly impressed by a humanoid coffee barista crafting intricate latte art at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which concluded on Tuesday.

\n

"I would pay for a cup of coffee with artistic flavor. The evolution of humanoid robots will surely provide more choices to meet personal preferences," Zecca said.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52eced50ccabe1517901.htm#005CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "e1fb88a56ea7c3bce75f1ea512b9c1c3", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "005CHINA - Tourist destinations in GBA unite to entice visitors", + "description": "

Tourists experience the unique charm of historical and modern elements on Rua do Cunha in Macao on April 14.

\n

Deeper collaboration among iconic commercial streets in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province's Shenzhen signifies a transition from business rivalry to joint development, a crucial step in developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a more appealing global tourism destination, experts said.

\n

Looking ahead, the experts aspire to witness creatively fused activities that authentically blend the unique characteristics of the three cities, more digitalized and intelligent business blocks, and a broader, more coordinated alliance among the cluster's major commercial streets.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen and Macao's Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands signed a cooperation agreement on Aug 8, linking two of the regions' best-known heritage shopping streets — the former's Dongmen Old Street and the latter's Rua do Cunha.

\n

Both streets are key cultural and commercial landmarks. Nestled in Shenzhen's Luohu district, Dongmen, which is among Shenzhen's earliest and largest commercial hubs, has witnessed the city's transformation from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Meanwhile, Rua do Cunha, formed in the late 19th century, is a pedestrian strip in Macao lined with shops and restaurants that blend Chinese and Portuguese culinary and cultural influences.

\n

The two sides will establish a regular communication mechanism to engage in deep collaboration in areas such as tourism promotion, cultural creativity, brand development, youth entrepreneurship and smart commerce.

\n

This is not the first such initiative. Last July, a similar agreement was struck between Dongmen and Hong Kong's Temple Street, which has since spawned joint food festivals, group tours and sports events, as well as a livestreaming talent program for young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

\n

In September, all three streets will jointly host a mid-autumn food and culture carnival, with synchronized events in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao.

\n

During this year's National Day Golden Week, travel agencies will also roll out a special itinerary linking the three sites, enabling visitors to experience their unique cultures.

\n

According to Shenzhen's Dongmen Chamber of Commerce, such collaborations facilitate the sharing of brand resources and product diversification among commercial streets. The deeper ties also help facilitate the organization of large scale festive events to stimulate consumption and promote tourism through cross-regional travel products.

\n

It attributes the emergence of this new type of collaborative model to the increasing demand for cross-border consumption; the complementary resource advantages among commercial streets; Luohu district's supportive policies for boosting consumption; and the convenient transportation options within the Greater Bay Area.

\n

Iun Ioc-va, chairman of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macao, said the effort not only greatly enriches the experience of diverse activities and cultures for travelers all in one single trip, but also boosts consumption in the hotel, dining, retail and other sectors.

\n

He also noted the joint promotion allows for resource integration, creating a stronger market presence that attracts more international visitors, making the Greater Bay Area a more compelling global tourism destination.

\n

Song Ding, director of the research institute of China Urban Experts Network and a researcher of the China Development Institute, pointed out that all three cities have realized that relying solely on individual development is no longer sufficient to support the growth of commercial streets, generating the need to band together for mutual support.

\n

Unlike traditional pure government-led business collaborations, this new model is based on cooperation between commercial districts, with the government providing essential behind-the-scenes support.

\n

Hailing it as a great breakthrough, Song noted that the history of Hong Kong and Macao as free ports and Shenzhen's leadership in free market reforms create a unique foundation for this partnership.

\n

From the chambers' perspectives, they are more attuned to market demands, with greater flexibility in operational decisions, while governments can assist by streamlining administrative procedures such as customs clearance and logistics.

\n

Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, described this "pairing" between the three regions as a "two-way pursuit". He noted that the collaboration will not only promote the exchange of goods, people and services, but also allow each region to retain its unique cultural traditions and commercial characteristics.

\n

He added that the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in November, is a key opportunity to further these exchanges.

\n

To improve the effectiveness of the collaboration, Iun said he is looking forward to the launch of brand crossover pop-up stores that bring local specialties to other cities; youth maker markets that showcase innovative products made by young people; and a culinary festival that invites chefs to develop fusion dishes.

\n

He also called for developing a mobile app to integrate merchant information, coupons, event calendars and transportation guides from the three regions, providing tourists with one-stop convenient services.

\n

In the long run, he envisioned forming an alliance to attract more influential commercial streets in the region. Featuring broader coverage and stronger interconnection, he said it will jointly enhance the overall competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area's cultural and tourism industry.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen advocates for enhancing the integration and sharing of distinctive products, cultural heritages and folk activities to bolster business cooperation and tourism route development.

\n

The chamber proposes standardizing logo design and promotional slogans to fortify brand construction and promotion. Additionally, improving customs clearance efficiency and enhancing transportation connections near the border will also help enhance visitors' experiences.

\n

Furthermore, the chamber encourages businesses to participate in cross-border livestreaming events to broaden their sales channels, and looks forward to partnerships among shops for joint operations and brand collaborations.

\n

It emphasized that the key to effectively blending the streets' features is finding the "connecting points" within differences. For instance, the three cities can leverage the cultural commonalities in the region and launch activities centered around Greater Bay Area residents' life memories or folk art expressions.

\n

Echoing the chambers, Song emphasized the need to deeply explore and appropriately present the cultural connotations of different commercial streets. For example, Dongmen Old Street can highlight Shenzhen's citizen culture and reform spirit.

\n

For the commercial streets' long-term development, Song called for upgrading existing facilities, enhancing the blocks' digitalization and intelligence, and making the bustling downtown areas more internationally appealing.

\n

bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

\n

", + "content": "

Tourists experience the unique charm of historical and modern elements on Rua do Cunha in Macao on April 14.

\n

Deeper collaboration among iconic commercial streets in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province's Shenzhen signifies a transition from business rivalry to joint development, a crucial step in developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a more appealing global tourism destination, experts said.

\n

Looking ahead, the experts aspire to witness creatively fused activities that authentically blend the unique characteristics of the three cities, more digitalized and intelligent business blocks, and a broader, more coordinated alliance among the cluster's major commercial streets.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen and Macao's Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands signed a cooperation agreement on Aug 8, linking two of the regions' best-known heritage shopping streets — the former's Dongmen Old Street and the latter's Rua do Cunha.

\n

Both streets are key cultural and commercial landmarks. Nestled in Shenzhen's Luohu district, Dongmen, which is among Shenzhen's earliest and largest commercial hubs, has witnessed the city's transformation from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Meanwhile, Rua do Cunha, formed in the late 19th century, is a pedestrian strip in Macao lined with shops and restaurants that blend Chinese and Portuguese culinary and cultural influences.

\n

The two sides will establish a regular communication mechanism to engage in deep collaboration in areas such as tourism promotion, cultural creativity, brand development, youth entrepreneurship and smart commerce.

\n

This is not the first such initiative. Last July, a similar agreement was struck between Dongmen and Hong Kong's Temple Street, which has since spawned joint food festivals, group tours and sports events, as well as a livestreaming talent program for young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

\n

In September, all three streets will jointly host a mid-autumn food and culture carnival, with synchronized events in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao.

\n

During this year's National Day Golden Week, travel agencies will also roll out a special itinerary linking the three sites, enabling visitors to experience their unique cultures.

\n

According to Shenzhen's Dongmen Chamber of Commerce, such collaborations facilitate the sharing of brand resources and product diversification among commercial streets. The deeper ties also help facilitate the organization of large scale festive events to stimulate consumption and promote tourism through cross-regional travel products.

\n

It attributes the emergence of this new type of collaborative model to the increasing demand for cross-border consumption; the complementary resource advantages among commercial streets; Luohu district's supportive policies for boosting consumption; and the convenient transportation options within the Greater Bay Area.

\n

Iun Ioc-va, chairman of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macao, said the effort not only greatly enriches the experience of diverse activities and cultures for travelers all in one single trip, but also boosts consumption in the hotel, dining, retail and other sectors.

\n

He also noted the joint promotion allows for resource integration, creating a stronger market presence that attracts more international visitors, making the Greater Bay Area a more compelling global tourism destination.

\n

Song Ding, director of the research institute of China Urban Experts Network and a researcher of the China Development Institute, pointed out that all three cities have realized that relying solely on individual development is no longer sufficient to support the growth of commercial streets, generating the need to band together for mutual support.

\n

Unlike traditional pure government-led business collaborations, this new model is based on cooperation between commercial districts, with the government providing essential behind-the-scenes support.

\n

Hailing it as a great breakthrough, Song noted that the history of Hong Kong and Macao as free ports and Shenzhen's leadership in free market reforms create a unique foundation for this partnership.

\n

From the chambers' perspectives, they are more attuned to market demands, with greater flexibility in operational decisions, while governments can assist by streamlining administrative procedures such as customs clearance and logistics.

\n

Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, described this "pairing" between the three regions as a "two-way pursuit". He noted that the collaboration will not only promote the exchange of goods, people and services, but also allow each region to retain its unique cultural traditions and commercial characteristics.

\n

He added that the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in November, is a key opportunity to further these exchanges.

\n

To improve the effectiveness of the collaboration, Iun said he is looking forward to the launch of brand crossover pop-up stores that bring local specialties to other cities; youth maker markets that showcase innovative products made by young people; and a culinary festival that invites chefs to develop fusion dishes.

\n

He also called for developing a mobile app to integrate merchant information, coupons, event calendars and transportation guides from the three regions, providing tourists with one-stop convenient services.

\n

In the long run, he envisioned forming an alliance to attract more influential commercial streets in the region. Featuring broader coverage and stronger interconnection, he said it will jointly enhance the overall competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area's cultural and tourism industry.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen advocates for enhancing the integration and sharing of distinctive products, cultural heritages and folk activities to bolster business cooperation and tourism route development.

\n

The chamber proposes standardizing logo design and promotional slogans to fortify brand construction and promotion. Additionally, improving customs clearance efficiency and enhancing transportation connections near the border will also help enhance visitors' experiences.

\n

Furthermore, the chamber encourages businesses to participate in cross-border livestreaming events to broaden their sales channels, and looks forward to partnerships among shops for joint operations and brand collaborations.

\n

It emphasized that the key to effectively blending the streets' features is finding the "connecting points" within differences. For instance, the three cities can leverage the cultural commonalities in the region and launch activities centered around Greater Bay Area residents' life memories or folk art expressions.

\n

Echoing the chambers, Song emphasized the need to deeply explore and appropriately present the cultural connotations of different commercial streets. For example, Dongmen Old Street can highlight Shenzhen's citizen culture and reform spirit.

\n

For the commercial streets' long-term development, Song called for upgrading existing facilities, enhancing the blocks' digitalization and intelligence, and making the bustling downtown areas more internationally appealing.

\n

bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52f0ed50ccabe1517902.htm#005CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "d74a754ca91737b688d06b459e4afdda", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006CHINA - Scientists break ground on DNA synthesis", + "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Yuan Yingjin

\n

Industrial biotechnology researchers work in a laboratory affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Tianjin in January last year.

\n

An artist's impression of DNA information storage technology.

\n

A recent breakthrough in synthetic biology in Tianjin could pave the way for new treatments for genetic diseases like sickle cell disease and congenital deafness.

\n

A study published in the science methodology journal Nature Methods on July 10 by a team of scientists from Tianjin University claimed to have synthesized a human genome fragment exceeding one million base pairs in length, and successfully transferred it into mice embryos to verify its function.

\n

According to those involved, this achievement marks a significant advancement in human genome synthesis and transfer technology.

\n

The human genome is closely linked to human life, health and disease. Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, scientists have been trying to synthesize the human genome, but have long struggled with technological bottlenecks.

\n

Over 50 percent of the human genome consists of complex repetitive sequences, posing a considerable challenge to precise synthesis.

\n

"It's like a jigsaw puzzle with millions of pieces, many of which look very similar, making the assembly extremely challenging," said Yuan Yingjin, who led the team.

\n

Yuan, who is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the State Key Lab of Synthetic Biology, said that even if long genome fragments are synthesized, validating their genetic function is difficult without transferring them into an animal.

\n

Yuan's team has developed the SynNICE method to tackle this problem.

\n

"Using this method, we have for the first time completed the synthesis of high-repetition human DNA at the million-base-pair level and efficiently transferred this fragment intact into early mice embryos using a yeast nucleus as the transfer shuttle," Yuan said.

\n

Internationally, most research teams in human DNA synthesis are still working at the hundred-kilo-base-pair level and find it challenging to efficiently transfer DNA into mammalian embryos.

\n

This makes this latest development a significant leap forward.

\n

"For decades, scientists have enhanced their understanding of the human genome through sequencing and reading information. By adopting a bottom-up approach to synthesize genes from basic units, we can more directly reveal causal relationships among genome sequences, functions and diseases," Yuan said.

\n

"Scientists are no longer content merely to 'read' and 'edit' the book of life — they now have the ability to 'write' new chapters in it," he added.

\n

The team's research focused on a segment called AZFa on the human Y chromosome, chosen because its deletion is a cause of untreatable male infertility. Synthesizing this segment posed significant challenges, as over 69 percent of its sequence consists of repetitive elements, making it extremely prone to mismatches and recombination, which could lead to failure, Yuan explained.

\n

To overcome this challenge, the team devised a combined assembly strategy. Initially, they divided the sequence into over 200 smaller fragments, which were then assembled into 23 medium-sized components using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast. These components were further assembled into four larger structures, again utilizing the yeast.

\n

Finally, employing the gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 and a yeast mating system, the team successfully assembled all fragments into a single, perfectly integrated artificial synthetic chromosome spanning 1.14 million base pairs.

\n

Brewer's yeast was used as it serves as a powerful biological tool equipped with a highly efficient homologous recombination system that automatically recognizes and seamlessly joins matching DNA sequences, said Yuan.

\n

The problem remained of how to safely transfer this large and fragile genome fragment into mice embryos. The team solved this by using yeast nuclei as natural, solid carriers.

\n

"If transferring DNA across species is like a moon landing mission on Earth, our use of yeast nuclei is akin to the spacecraft that safely transports astronauts between Earth and the moon, protecting and compressing the synthetic genome," said Yuan.

\n

This method involves isolating the entire yeast nucleus containing the synthetic DNA. This nucleus acts as a natural, sturdy transport capsule, providing perfect physical protection for the genetic material inside, said Liu Yue, a member of the research team.

\n

The research can shed new light on the treatment of diseases related to chromosomal anomalies. In the future, by synthesizing key gene fragments, scientists may be able to correct defects in the AZFa region causing infertility. Understanding the correlation between genomic variations and diseases can also guide treatments for conditions such as cancer.

\n

Tang Fuchou, a professor at Peking University, said the SynNICE method could potentially extend the functional lifespan of xenotransplantation with humanized pig donor organs in human bodies from two to three years to several decades, offering revolutionary hope for addressing the global organ shortage.

\n

Yuan said the substantial resources provided for basic research were crucial for the team to be able to tackle such "unclaimed territories" in science, such as repetitive sequence assembly and nuclear transfer.

\n

Interdisciplinary collaboration was essential, bringing together experts in synthetic biology, medicine, developmental biology and epigenetics, he said. Gene function validation in the research was carried out by teams from Tianjin University and Tsinghua University, with several hospitals providing real clinical cases for the study.

\n

"Humanity is still in the technology development stage for DNA synthesis. While advancing technological innovation, China remains highly attentive to biosecurity," he said.

\n

In 2017, Tianjin University led scientists from over 20 countries across four continents in drafting the "Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists", which the World Health Organization has recognized as a global biosecurity ethical standard.

\n

Yuan said the ability to synthesize large genomes could spark a medical revolution, potentially curing currently incurable diseases and paving the way for new treatments.

\n

The study report was titled De novo Assembly and Delivery of Synthetic Megabase-Scale Human DNA into Mouse Early Embryos.

\n

yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Yuan Yingjin

\n

Industrial biotechnology researchers work in a laboratory affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Tianjin in January last year.

\n

An artist's impression of DNA information storage technology.

\n

A recent breakthrough in synthetic biology in Tianjin could pave the way for new treatments for genetic diseases like sickle cell disease and congenital deafness.

\n

A study published in the science methodology journal Nature Methods on July 10 by a team of scientists from Tianjin University claimed to have synthesized a human genome fragment exceeding one million base pairs in length, and successfully transferred it into mice embryos to verify its function.

\n

According to those involved, this achievement marks a significant advancement in human genome synthesis and transfer technology.

\n

The human genome is closely linked to human life, health and disease. Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, scientists have been trying to synthesize the human genome, but have long struggled with technological bottlenecks.

\n

Over 50 percent of the human genome consists of complex repetitive sequences, posing a considerable challenge to precise synthesis.

\n

"It's like a jigsaw puzzle with millions of pieces, many of which look very similar, making the assembly extremely challenging," said Yuan Yingjin, who led the team.

\n

Yuan, who is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the State Key Lab of Synthetic Biology, said that even if long genome fragments are synthesized, validating their genetic function is difficult without transferring them into an animal.

\n

Yuan's team has developed the SynNICE method to tackle this problem.

\n

"Using this method, we have for the first time completed the synthesis of high-repetition human DNA at the million-base-pair level and efficiently transferred this fragment intact into early mice embryos using a yeast nucleus as the transfer shuttle," Yuan said.

\n

Internationally, most research teams in human DNA synthesis are still working at the hundred-kilo-base-pair level and find it challenging to efficiently transfer DNA into mammalian embryos.

\n

This makes this latest development a significant leap forward.

\n

"For decades, scientists have enhanced their understanding of the human genome through sequencing and reading information. By adopting a bottom-up approach to synthesize genes from basic units, we can more directly reveal causal relationships among genome sequences, functions and diseases," Yuan said.

\n

"Scientists are no longer content merely to 'read' and 'edit' the book of life — they now have the ability to 'write' new chapters in it," he added.

\n

The team's research focused on a segment called AZFa on the human Y chromosome, chosen because its deletion is a cause of untreatable male infertility. Synthesizing this segment posed significant challenges, as over 69 percent of its sequence consists of repetitive elements, making it extremely prone to mismatches and recombination, which could lead to failure, Yuan explained.

\n

To overcome this challenge, the team devised a combined assembly strategy. Initially, they divided the sequence into over 200 smaller fragments, which were then assembled into 23 medium-sized components using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast. These components were further assembled into four larger structures, again utilizing the yeast.

\n

Finally, employing the gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 and a yeast mating system, the team successfully assembled all fragments into a single, perfectly integrated artificial synthetic chromosome spanning 1.14 million base pairs.

\n

Brewer's yeast was used as it serves as a powerful biological tool equipped with a highly efficient homologous recombination system that automatically recognizes and seamlessly joins matching DNA sequences, said Yuan.

\n

The problem remained of how to safely transfer this large and fragile genome fragment into mice embryos. The team solved this by using yeast nuclei as natural, solid carriers.

\n

"If transferring DNA across species is like a moon landing mission on Earth, our use of yeast nuclei is akin to the spacecraft that safely transports astronauts between Earth and the moon, protecting and compressing the synthetic genome," said Yuan.

\n

This method involves isolating the entire yeast nucleus containing the synthetic DNA. This nucleus acts as a natural, sturdy transport capsule, providing perfect physical protection for the genetic material inside, said Liu Yue, a member of the research team.

\n

The research can shed new light on the treatment of diseases related to chromosomal anomalies. In the future, by synthesizing key gene fragments, scientists may be able to correct defects in the AZFa region causing infertility. Understanding the correlation between genomic variations and diseases can also guide treatments for conditions such as cancer.

\n

Tang Fuchou, a professor at Peking University, said the SynNICE method could potentially extend the functional lifespan of xenotransplantation with humanized pig donor organs in human bodies from two to three years to several decades, offering revolutionary hope for addressing the global organ shortage.

\n

Yuan said the substantial resources provided for basic research were crucial for the team to be able to tackle such "unclaimed territories" in science, such as repetitive sequence assembly and nuclear transfer.

\n

Interdisciplinary collaboration was essential, bringing together experts in synthetic biology, medicine, developmental biology and epigenetics, he said. Gene function validation in the research was carried out by teams from Tianjin University and Tsinghua University, with several hospitals providing real clinical cases for the study.

\n

"Humanity is still in the technology development stage for DNA synthesis. While advancing technological innovation, China remains highly attentive to biosecurity," he said.

\n

In 2017, Tianjin University led scientists from over 20 countries across four continents in drafting the "Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists", which the World Health Organization has recognized as a global biosecurity ethical standard.

\n

Yuan said the ability to synthesize large genomes could spark a medical revolution, potentially curing currently incurable diseases and paving the way for new treatments.

\n

The study report was titled De novo Assembly and Delivery of Synthetic Megabase-Scale Human DNA into Mouse Early Embryos.

\n

yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_006_689e52f4ed50ccabe1517903.htm#006CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "e90d626e1b0f50246ef67c71346551a7", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "006CHINA - China moves ahead with research into brain-computer interfaces", + "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Using mixed reality, a researcher demonstrates the spatial relationship between a micrometer-level brain-computer interface and a lab rat's brain in Beijing in March.

\n

China's first undergraduate students with a specialization in brain-computer interface conduct in-class experiments at Tianjin University in Tianjin in November last year.

\n

China has achieved a series of milestones in the field of brain-computer interface technology this year, notably in the clinical translation of invasive techniques, bringing new hope to patients with neurological disorders.

\n

These developments signify that China is among the forerunners of this cutting-edge field, scientists said.

\n

BCI technology is considered a revolutionary approach to addressing neurological function deficits. It works by decoding electrical signals in the brain and simulating the transmission of instructions, bypassing or bridging damaged neural pathways, according to the Institute of Automation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

\n

"This technology is expected to be widely applied to severe motor or communication dysfunctions caused by conditions like ALS, paraplegia and spinal cord injuries, helping patients regain some level of daily functionality," said Cao Shenghao, a doctoral student at the institute.

\n

For patients who have undergone amputations but still retain normal brain function, BCIs can transmit brain-generated motion commands to external devices such as computer cursors or robotic arms.

\n

For those with spinal cord injuries, the technology aims to establish "information bridges" above and below the nerve breakpoints to restore command transmission.

\n

Last month, a research team from Nankai University in Tianjin led the world's first interventional BCI trial to assist with the restoration of motor function in patients' affected limbs. It enabled a patient who had been paralyzed on the left side for six months due to a stroke to regain the capabilities of movement and take medication after the procedure.

\n

Significant breakthroughs have also been made in interventions for speech disabilities. A project led by the Beijing Institute for Brain Research achieved the first clinical application of a wireless implanted Chinese language BCI system in the country.

\n

In the trial, a patient who lost the ability to speak because of ALS was able to successfully express complete sentences like "I want a drink of water" and "I want to take a walk with my family" by having their brain signals decoded into language intentions.

\n

Last month, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology at the CAS announced that a man who lost all four limbs due to a high-voltage electricity accident had demonstrated proficiency in controlling chess pieces and racing games with his thoughts alone, just 2 to 3 weeks after a BCI device was implanted in March.

\n

His operational speed was close to that of normal people using a computer touch pad. This achievement made China only the second country in the world to successfully enter the clinical trial phase with invasive BCIs.

\n

BCI technology pathways are diverse, comprising invasive, semi-invasive and noninvasive types. "Among them, invasive BCIs, which involve implanting electrodes directly into the cerebral cortex, can capture higher resolution and more stable neural signals," Cao said.

\n

"They hold significant potential in neurorehabilitation but also face surgical risks and ethical challenges, representing the highest technical difficulty and regulatory requirements," he said.

\n

Obtaining high-quality signals requires deep brain access, but the surgery itself can cause damage, he said.

\n

"The goal of scientists in this field is to minimize such damage, and the most direct method is to reduce the size of the implantation window."

\n

Cui Yue, an associate researcher at the Institute of Automation at the CAS, said rigid electrodes cannot accommodate the slight movements of brain tissue during physiological activities and can easily cause nerve drag and damage. In contrast, flexible electrodes, which are made of soft, adaptive materials, can move naturally with brain tissue, reducing damage and scarring, making them more suitable for long-term stable implantation.

\n

Cui's team has reduced the implantation damage to 300 microns and replaced traditional rigid electrodes with flexible electrodes.

\n

However, the extreme softness of flexible electrodes brings implantation challenges. To address this, the Institute of Automation has developed the "CyberSense" flexible micro-electrode implantation robot, pioneering a "sewing machine-style" automatic implantation technology.

\n

"Just like threading a needle, we thread the flexible electrode wire into a fine needle and use the needle tip to precisely deliver the electrode to the designated brain area, then withdraw the needle, leaving only the electrode in place," Cui said.

\n

The efficiency of reading brain signals is critical, directly impacting the accuracy and complexity of BCI tools.

\n

Doctoral student Cao said that many factors affect the reading efficiency, including electrode materials and the number of collection channels.

\n

These are key areas of focus for BCI scientists. Increasing the number of signal collection channels within the same volume of implant devices allows for more complete brain activity information to be restored, laying the foundation for subsequent functional implementation, Cao said.

\n

"Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have contributed greatly to the current development of BCIs," he said. "Even when dealing with the same segment of brain signals, AI now enables us to decode richer neural information than before."

\n

BCIs not only serve clinical medical purposes but also have the potential to expand into everyday life applications in the future, according to Cao, such as providing sleep regulation, emotional monitoring and attention enhancement.

\n

"The current development stage of BCIs is still in its infancy, like a child just learning to walk, but it holds tremendous potential for breakthrough development in the future," he said.

\n

", + "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Using mixed reality, a researcher demonstrates the spatial relationship between a micrometer-level brain-computer interface and a lab rat's brain in Beijing in March.

\n

China's first undergraduate students with a specialization in brain-computer interface conduct in-class experiments at Tianjin University in Tianjin in November last year.

\n

China has achieved a series of milestones in the field of brain-computer interface technology this year, notably in the clinical translation of invasive techniques, bringing new hope to patients with neurological disorders.

\n

These developments signify that China is among the forerunners of this cutting-edge field, scientists said.

\n

BCI technology is considered a revolutionary approach to addressing neurological function deficits. It works by decoding electrical signals in the brain and simulating the transmission of instructions, bypassing or bridging damaged neural pathways, according to the Institute of Automation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

\n

"This technology is expected to be widely applied to severe motor or communication dysfunctions caused by conditions like ALS, paraplegia and spinal cord injuries, helping patients regain some level of daily functionality," said Cao Shenghao, a doctoral student at the institute.

\n

For patients who have undergone amputations but still retain normal brain function, BCIs can transmit brain-generated motion commands to external devices such as computer cursors or robotic arms.

\n

For those with spinal cord injuries, the technology aims to establish "information bridges" above and below the nerve breakpoints to restore command transmission.

\n

Last month, a research team from Nankai University in Tianjin led the world's first interventional BCI trial to assist with the restoration of motor function in patients' affected limbs. It enabled a patient who had been paralyzed on the left side for six months due to a stroke to regain the capabilities of movement and take medication after the procedure.

\n

Significant breakthroughs have also been made in interventions for speech disabilities. A project led by the Beijing Institute for Brain Research achieved the first clinical application of a wireless implanted Chinese language BCI system in the country.

\n

In the trial, a patient who lost the ability to speak because of ALS was able to successfully express complete sentences like "I want a drink of water" and "I want to take a walk with my family" by having their brain signals decoded into language intentions.

\n

Last month, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology at the CAS announced that a man who lost all four limbs due to a high-voltage electricity accident had demonstrated proficiency in controlling chess pieces and racing games with his thoughts alone, just 2 to 3 weeks after a BCI device was implanted in March.

\n

His operational speed was close to that of normal people using a computer touch pad. This achievement made China only the second country in the world to successfully enter the clinical trial phase with invasive BCIs.

\n

BCI technology pathways are diverse, comprising invasive, semi-invasive and noninvasive types. "Among them, invasive BCIs, which involve implanting electrodes directly into the cerebral cortex, can capture higher resolution and more stable neural signals," Cao said.

\n

"They hold significant potential in neurorehabilitation but also face surgical risks and ethical challenges, representing the highest technical difficulty and regulatory requirements," he said.

\n

Obtaining high-quality signals requires deep brain access, but the surgery itself can cause damage, he said.

\n

"The goal of scientists in this field is to minimize such damage, and the most direct method is to reduce the size of the implantation window."

\n

Cui Yue, an associate researcher at the Institute of Automation at the CAS, said rigid electrodes cannot accommodate the slight movements of brain tissue during physiological activities and can easily cause nerve drag and damage. In contrast, flexible electrodes, which are made of soft, adaptive materials, can move naturally with brain tissue, reducing damage and scarring, making them more suitable for long-term stable implantation.

\n

Cui's team has reduced the implantation damage to 300 microns and replaced traditional rigid electrodes with flexible electrodes.

\n

However, the extreme softness of flexible electrodes brings implantation challenges. To address this, the Institute of Automation has developed the "CyberSense" flexible micro-electrode implantation robot, pioneering a "sewing machine-style" automatic implantation technology.

\n

"Just like threading a needle, we thread the flexible electrode wire into a fine needle and use the needle tip to precisely deliver the electrode to the designated brain area, then withdraw the needle, leaving only the electrode in place," Cui said.

\n

The efficiency of reading brain signals is critical, directly impacting the accuracy and complexity of BCI tools.

\n

Doctoral student Cao said that many factors affect the reading efficiency, including electrode materials and the number of collection channels.

\n

These are key areas of focus for BCI scientists. Increasing the number of signal collection channels within the same volume of implant devices allows for more complete brain activity information to be restored, laying the foundation for subsequent functional implementation, Cao said.

\n

"Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have contributed greatly to the current development of BCIs," he said. "Even when dealing with the same segment of brain signals, AI now enables us to decode richer neural information than before."

\n

BCIs not only serve clinical medical purposes but also have the potential to expand into everyday life applications in the future, according to Cao, such as providing sleep regulation, emotional monitoring and attention enhancement.

\n

"The current development stage of BCIs is still in its infancy, like a child just learning to walk, but it holds tremendous potential for breakthrough development in the future," he said.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_006_689e52f8ed50ccabe1517904.htm#006CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "db8a4ab7c7a0c3bce4a6524f9e5fb156", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007CHINA - Algorithms help grow seedlings on hot days", + "description": "

A technician (right) checks the growth of seedlings through a monitor in a greenhouse at the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang county, Hebei province.

\n

In Raoyang county, Hebei province, a high-tech approach is overturning long-held beliefs that North China's sweltering summers are ill-suited for seedling cultivation.

\n

At the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang in Hengshui city, algorithms now replace gut instinct.

\n

The cutting-edge solutions are transforming challenging conditions of high temperatures, heavy rain and intense sunlight into precisely controlled parameters, enabling consistent and high-quality seedling production in the hot season.

\n

"In the past, we relied on experience. Now, we rely on algorithms," said Wei Fangcui, the park's director, while navigating the park's cloud-based management platform via a tablet.

\n

The system integrates over a dozen critical parameters, including micro-climate, soil conditions, and crop growth stages, using machines to autonomously optimize irrigation, nutrient delivery, light exposure and ventilation cycles.

\n

Stepping into the vast complex reveals a scene of quiet efficiency — automated rail-guided seedling beds glide smoothly, precision spray systems deliver moisture, and clusters of internet of things sensors display temperature and humidity data in real time.

\n

This highly integrated "breeding-cultivation-promotion" facility, a model of intelligent agriculture, now produces over 120 million robust seedlings annually, according to the park.

\n

"Problems are spotted instantly and solved with a click," said technician Xie Keju, using a mobile app to track seedlings' "body temperature" and "nutritional intake". Sensors in eight vast glass greenhouses — each nearly 10,000 square meters and housing up to one million plants — feed real time data into the system, triggering automatic adjustments to ensure every seedling receives balanced nourishment.

\n

"Crucially, the platform also provides early disease and pest warnings and tracks the growth history of individual plants," he said.

\n

The outcomes are compelling. According to Wei, the park achieves a five percent higher rate of strong, viable seedlings and reduces the overall cultivation cycle by five percent.

\n

"These tech-based seedlings are the 'chips' of modern agriculture," she said.

\n

Technology is also reshaping productivity. An artificial intelligence-powered precision seeder allows one worker to sow 45 trays in three minutes, work that once took four people almost an hour. Xie now manages 300,000 seedlings singlehandedly, with his monthly income rising from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan ($417 to 1,112).

\n

This transformation stems from Raoyang county's "Science Commissioner plus Local Expert" training program, which has delivered over 100 specialized trainings on smart equipment and pest management, grooming over 10,000 skilled fruit and vegetable technicians, according to local authorities.

\n

"Quality must be controlled from the very source," said Li Bingshun, deputy director of Raoyang county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

This focus has attracted over 30 prominent breeding enterprises to establish operations in Raoyang. Together with 44 local seedling bases, they form an integrated breeding and promotion network, he said.

\n

The technological journey extends seamlessly from greenhouse to market. In the packaging facility, automated sorting lines place seedlings into custom boxes at a rate of three per second, each affixed with a QR code tracing its origin and journey.

\n

"These 500,000 tomato seedlings head to Beijing tomorrow via refrigerated transport, reaching fields within 48 hours," Wei Fangcui said in an interview in July, pointing to live national demand data.

\n

Since its February launch, the park has supplied over four million premium seedlings to multiple places, including the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, as well as provinces of Hebei and Henan, Wei said.

\n

The supplies cover over a dozen varieties of common and specialty fruit and vegetable seedlings, she added.

\n

"The return on our technology investment is increasing rapidly," Wei said.

\n

Their seedlings, prized for superior genetics and consistent quality, have driven tangible benefits — farmers report average yield increases of 15 to 20 percent per hectare alongside significantly improved produce quality, achieving market satisfaction rates exceeding 90 percent, according to Wei.

\n

This revolution not only supplies premium seedlings nationally but also catalyzes local industry transformation.

\n

Raoyang has established Hebei's first High-Quality Fruit and Vegetable Seed Industry Alliance, guiding breeding bases and planning 10,667-hectare demonstration zones. Additionally, it integrates data from the entire industry chain to create a regulatory platform.

\n

Currently, Raoyang has cultivated 28,667 hectares of fruits and vegetables, including 22,667 hectares of protected greenhouse crops, producing 2.4 million metric tons annually and supplying 2,000 tons daily to neighboring Beijing and Tianjin, according to local statistics.

\n

"We will amplify our leading role, aiming to bring 40 more bases into the digital fold within two years, creating scale and synergy for shared resources and technology," Wei said.

\n

She added that continuous research& development investment will refine their algorithms and deepen IoT integration, embedding technology into every facet of seedling cultivation.

\n

zhangyu1@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

A technician (right) checks the growth of seedlings through a monitor in a greenhouse at the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang county, Hebei province.

\n

In Raoyang county, Hebei province, a high-tech approach is overturning long-held beliefs that North China's sweltering summers are ill-suited for seedling cultivation.

\n

At the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang in Hengshui city, algorithms now replace gut instinct.

\n

The cutting-edge solutions are transforming challenging conditions of high temperatures, heavy rain and intense sunlight into precisely controlled parameters, enabling consistent and high-quality seedling production in the hot season.

\n

"In the past, we relied on experience. Now, we rely on algorithms," said Wei Fangcui, the park's director, while navigating the park's cloud-based management platform via a tablet.

\n

The system integrates over a dozen critical parameters, including micro-climate, soil conditions, and crop growth stages, using machines to autonomously optimize irrigation, nutrient delivery, light exposure and ventilation cycles.

\n

Stepping into the vast complex reveals a scene of quiet efficiency — automated rail-guided seedling beds glide smoothly, precision spray systems deliver moisture, and clusters of internet of things sensors display temperature and humidity data in real time.

\n

This highly integrated "breeding-cultivation-promotion" facility, a model of intelligent agriculture, now produces over 120 million robust seedlings annually, according to the park.

\n

"Problems are spotted instantly and solved with a click," said technician Xie Keju, using a mobile app to track seedlings' "body temperature" and "nutritional intake". Sensors in eight vast glass greenhouses — each nearly 10,000 square meters and housing up to one million plants — feed real time data into the system, triggering automatic adjustments to ensure every seedling receives balanced nourishment.

\n

"Crucially, the platform also provides early disease and pest warnings and tracks the growth history of individual plants," he said.

\n

The outcomes are compelling. According to Wei, the park achieves a five percent higher rate of strong, viable seedlings and reduces the overall cultivation cycle by five percent.

\n

"These tech-based seedlings are the 'chips' of modern agriculture," she said.

\n

Technology is also reshaping productivity. An artificial intelligence-powered precision seeder allows one worker to sow 45 trays in three minutes, work that once took four people almost an hour. Xie now manages 300,000 seedlings singlehandedly, with his monthly income rising from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan ($417 to 1,112).

\n

This transformation stems from Raoyang county's "Science Commissioner plus Local Expert" training program, which has delivered over 100 specialized trainings on smart equipment and pest management, grooming over 10,000 skilled fruit and vegetable technicians, according to local authorities.

\n

"Quality must be controlled from the very source," said Li Bingshun, deputy director of Raoyang county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

This focus has attracted over 30 prominent breeding enterprises to establish operations in Raoyang. Together with 44 local seedling bases, they form an integrated breeding and promotion network, he said.

\n

The technological journey extends seamlessly from greenhouse to market. In the packaging facility, automated sorting lines place seedlings into custom boxes at a rate of three per second, each affixed with a QR code tracing its origin and journey.

\n

"These 500,000 tomato seedlings head to Beijing tomorrow via refrigerated transport, reaching fields within 48 hours," Wei Fangcui said in an interview in July, pointing to live national demand data.

\n

Since its February launch, the park has supplied over four million premium seedlings to multiple places, including the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, as well as provinces of Hebei and Henan, Wei said.

\n

The supplies cover over a dozen varieties of common and specialty fruit and vegetable seedlings, she added.

\n

"The return on our technology investment is increasing rapidly," Wei said.

\n

Their seedlings, prized for superior genetics and consistent quality, have driven tangible benefits — farmers report average yield increases of 15 to 20 percent per hectare alongside significantly improved produce quality, achieving market satisfaction rates exceeding 90 percent, according to Wei.

\n

This revolution not only supplies premium seedlings nationally but also catalyzes local industry transformation.

\n

Raoyang has established Hebei's first High-Quality Fruit and Vegetable Seed Industry Alliance, guiding breeding bases and planning 10,667-hectare demonstration zones. Additionally, it integrates data from the entire industry chain to create a regulatory platform.

\n

Currently, Raoyang has cultivated 28,667 hectares of fruits and vegetables, including 22,667 hectares of protected greenhouse crops, producing 2.4 million metric tons annually and supplying 2,000 tons daily to neighboring Beijing and Tianjin, according to local statistics.

\n

"We will amplify our leading role, aiming to bring 40 more bases into the digital fold within two years, creating scale and synergy for shared resources and technology," Wei said.

\n

She added that continuous research& development investment will refine their algorithms and deepen IoT integration, embedding technology into every facet of seedling cultivation.

\n

zhangyu1@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_007_689e52fded50ccabe1517905.htm#007CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "530b563fee5c117c4a82adb574c0934c", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007CHINA - War exhibition showcases heroic deeds of foreigners", + "description": "

A guide introduces the exhibition to visitors at the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Xingxian county, Shanxi province.

\n

In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Caijiaya village in Xingxian county, Shanxi province, a special exhibition titled International Friends in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has been attracting many visitors.

\n

Over 80 years ago, Caijiaya was the capital of the Shanxi-Suiyuan revolutionary base led by the Communist Party of China. As the political, military and cultural center of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region (part of today's Shanxi and Inner Mongolia autonomous region), it was one of the earliest revolutionary bases in China.

\n

"When the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was in full swing, many friends, fueled by their belief in justice, broke through blockades to support the revolutionary bases behind enemy lines," said Shi Huaiyong, director of the museum. "In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region, friends from countries such as Canada, Korea, the Soviet Union and the United States left behind many heroic stories."

\n

Among them were foreign medical workers who saved lives, logistical personnel who transported supplies, and soldiers who actively engaged in combat, supporting the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression in various ways.

\n

The story of the internationalist warrior Norman Bethune is particularly moving. This Canadian doctor established "mobile hospitals" in China amid relentless artillery fire, once performing surgeries for 115 wounded soldiers continuously for 69 hours. He disregarded his own safety until his last breath on the operating table.

\n

Similarly, the tale of British scholar Michael Lindsay is equally poignant: in the spring of 1944, he overcame numerous obstacles to reach the border region, reconfigured the command post's radio equipment in just three weeks, trained a group of technical experts and established a crucial communication network before heading to Yan'an in Shaanxi province a month later.

\n

Shi said, "During that time, numerous foreign journalists ventured to the front lines, using their pens and lenses to document the realities of the war and convey the spirit of resistance of the Chinese people to the world."

\n

Kang Yanhong, head of the museum's education department, said, "These stories are not just cold words on paper; they are memories filled with warmth and life."

\n

Engaged in guiding visitors for over 20 years, she delved into extensive research, interviewed descendants of revolutionaries, and verified details repeatedly to narrate the stories behind the exhibits effectively. "The war against Japanese aggression was a national war that marked the complete victory of the Chinese nation in defending against foreign aggression in modern times," she explained to the visitors. "Our resistance efforts received not only the support of the entire nation but also assistance from international friends."

\n

Today, various exhibitions and events are being held across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war and the World Anti-Fascist War victory.

\n

"I hope that more and more audiences, especially the youth, can step into these historical exhibition halls, understand this period of history, remember it, and cherish peace," Kang said.

\n

In recent years, the memorial hall has leveraged technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to aggregate and display red cultural resources efficiently, receiving over 300,000 visitors annually.

\n

Zeng Hongxiang, 68, from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and a veteran Party member, said, "Visiting the memorial hall for the first time holds great significance to me and I'm deeply moved."

\n

Shi said that through this exhibition, they aim to showcase a significant number of international friends who traveled great distances to China, their touching deeds, and noble spirits through precious historical materials and real stories. The special exhibition will remain open for visitors to Caijiaya village.

\n

Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

A guide introduces the exhibition to visitors at the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Xingxian county, Shanxi province.

\n

In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Caijiaya village in Xingxian county, Shanxi province, a special exhibition titled International Friends in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has been attracting many visitors.

\n

Over 80 years ago, Caijiaya was the capital of the Shanxi-Suiyuan revolutionary base led by the Communist Party of China. As the political, military and cultural center of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region (part of today's Shanxi and Inner Mongolia autonomous region), it was one of the earliest revolutionary bases in China.

\n

"When the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was in full swing, many friends, fueled by their belief in justice, broke through blockades to support the revolutionary bases behind enemy lines," said Shi Huaiyong, director of the museum. "In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region, friends from countries such as Canada, Korea, the Soviet Union and the United States left behind many heroic stories."

\n

Among them were foreign medical workers who saved lives, logistical personnel who transported supplies, and soldiers who actively engaged in combat, supporting the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression in various ways.

\n

The story of the internationalist warrior Norman Bethune is particularly moving. This Canadian doctor established "mobile hospitals" in China amid relentless artillery fire, once performing surgeries for 115 wounded soldiers continuously for 69 hours. He disregarded his own safety until his last breath on the operating table.

\n

Similarly, the tale of British scholar Michael Lindsay is equally poignant: in the spring of 1944, he overcame numerous obstacles to reach the border region, reconfigured the command post's radio equipment in just three weeks, trained a group of technical experts and established a crucial communication network before heading to Yan'an in Shaanxi province a month later.

\n

Shi said, "During that time, numerous foreign journalists ventured to the front lines, using their pens and lenses to document the realities of the war and convey the spirit of resistance of the Chinese people to the world."

\n

Kang Yanhong, head of the museum's education department, said, "These stories are not just cold words on paper; they are memories filled with warmth and life."

\n

Engaged in guiding visitors for over 20 years, she delved into extensive research, interviewed descendants of revolutionaries, and verified details repeatedly to narrate the stories behind the exhibits effectively. "The war against Japanese aggression was a national war that marked the complete victory of the Chinese nation in defending against foreign aggression in modern times," she explained to the visitors. "Our resistance efforts received not only the support of the entire nation but also assistance from international friends."

\n

Today, various exhibitions and events are being held across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war and the World Anti-Fascist War victory.

\n

"I hope that more and more audiences, especially the youth, can step into these historical exhibition halls, understand this period of history, remember it, and cherish peace," Kang said.

\n

In recent years, the memorial hall has leveraged technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to aggregate and display red cultural resources efficiently, receiving over 300,000 visitors annually.

\n

Zeng Hongxiang, 68, from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and a veteran Party member, said, "Visiting the memorial hall for the first time holds great significance to me and I'm deeply moved."

\n

Shi said that through this exhibition, they aim to showcase a significant number of international friends who traveled great distances to China, their touching deeds, and noble spirits through precious historical materials and real stories. The special exhibition will remain open for visitors to Caijiaya village.

\n

Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_007_689e5301ed50ccabe1517906.htm#007CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "fdabd1121f113b4f3264d7c6041c2fb6", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "007CHINA - Adventure sports make Guizhou a top draw for visitors", + "description": "

A tourist enjoys the Super Swing at the Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, Guizhou province.

\n

GUIYANG — Karst landscapes, typical in Southwest China's Guizhou province, have emerged as a magnet for adventurers and outdoor sports enthusiasts this summer, drawing crowds with their unique geological wonders.

\n

"Come here, and you'll shoot a viral life highlight reel — guaranteed to go trending!" a travel blogger wrote on a short-video platform, describing a scenic area in Guizhou.

\n

The Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, a typical karst collapse sinkhole with a diameter of 300 meters and a depth of 280 meters, has been transformed into an extreme sports park.

\n

The Super Swing, the world's first extreme swing installed inside a sinkhole at the tourist attraction, boasts a vertical drop of 92 meters and has drawn crowds of visitors eager to try it. "We release tickets in the early morning, and some people say they lose sleep over snatching them up," said general manager Wu Canhua. Due to its unique geographical environment, the area has a limited daily capacity and has implemented a reservation system since 2024.

\n

While visitors walk along the mountain path, vines hang from the sinkhole's cliffs, with winding streams below. The empty space in between is divided by ropes, resembling a spider's web strung inside the sinkhole.

\n

On the jumping platform, tourists, harnessed by two cables, took turns leaping into the sinkhole's depths. A first-person view drone followed tourists closely, while a smartphone and a 360-degree panoramic camera captured moments from multiple angles.

\n

Sinkhole highs

\n

Videos posted on social media by tourists have sparked widespread attention and discussion. On Douyin, China's version of TikTok, related topics about Hou'er Tiankeng have exceeded 2 billion views, with some videos garnering more than 3 million likes.

\n

"Long time no see, my brave and passionate self!" "Youth has no price tag — take the leap into the sinkhole." These are among the most popular comments on the trip after visitors challenged themselves.

\n

"It was so thrilling. I felt like I was flying!" said Zhou Muning, a tourist from Chengdu in Sichuan province. "I'd seen these extreme sports on short videos before, and I came specifically to try them this time. The experience is unforgettable."

\n

Wu said: "Among our visitors, Gen Z makes up the largest group. We've catered to current filming and aesthetic trends, satisfying their desire to express themselves. In the past, people traveled for a room or a view; now, they travel for an experience."

\n

Centering on visitors' experience, the scenic area continues to enrich its offerings. Beyond the Super Swing, it also provides options like via ferrata (iron path) climbing and cave exploration. "We're adopting a three-dimensional development approach, aiming to offer visitors a layered experience," said Wu. A newly developed high-altitude pipe track project has been completed and is undergoing third-party safety assessments.

\n

Shang Fajun, chief of the sports section in the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that the county fully leverages its mountain outdoor resources to promote deep integration of sports, culture and tourism.

\n

Data shows that from January to June this year, the site received 107,000 visitors, with total sales exceeding 67.97 million yuan ($9.47 million).

\n

Perfect for rafting

\n

In midsummer, the karst heartland of Southwest China resembles a naturally carved wonderland, where visitors drift with the waves, experiencing the wonder of excitement and tranquility.

\n

At Luobei River in Guiding county, under a blue sky and white clouds, visitors put on life jackets and helmets, grab oars and board rafts to embark on a summer adventure.

\n

Guizhou, with its magnificent karst landforms, dense water networks, and steep gorges, ranks among China's top rafting destinations.

\n

Luobei River, hailed by netizens as the Tongtian River in the ancient classic Journey to the West — renowned for its mythic perils and iconic episodes — boasts a perfect combination of karst gorges and dynamic hydrology. A rafting journey of over 10 kilometers allows visitors to savor the joy of mountains and waters in a "crack of the earth".

\n

The river, with a relatively wide channel, drops some 88 meters from start to finish. Its course includes seven major rapids — one with an 8-meter drop — making it perfect for rafting.

\n

Huang Runcheng, general manager of the raft operator, said that to ensure visitors' safety, the company has deployed 66 lifeguards along both sides of the river and equipped four inflatable rescue boats for rapid response to emergencies. All lifeguards have received training in rapid water and flood rescue and are stationed along the seven major rapids. In the heat of summer, the parking lot at the visitor service center is filled with cars from across the country. Huang noted that since the company reopened for rafting on June 20 this year, it has welcomed 35,000 visitors, a nearly 10-fold year-on-year increase.

\n

"The more activities we offer, the better the experience," Huang said. Since resuming rafting in 2023, the site has focused on a "sports+adventure+outdoor" model, using rafting as a pivot to expand diverse outdoor activities and experiences, developing new projects such as water swings, deep-water diving platforms and electric paddle boards.

\n

As rafts reached the endpoint, many visitors, soaked to the skin, still chose to dive into the water even amid light rain.

\n

Xiong Peng, from Liupanshui city, Guizhou, has been selling local snacks, waterproof bags, sun hats and other items at the rafting starting point since late June. He said that during the summer vacation, as long as the weather is fine, visitors pour in, with weekend sales reaching 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a day.

\n

Ma Yun, deputy director of the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that from a single rafting project to a composite experience of "rafting+folk customs" and "rafting+research", the county is continuously improving tourism quality to make every visitor's "wave-chasing journey" an unforgettable memory.

\n

With diverse and innovative activities ranging from sky-high adventures to underground explorations, the mountainous province's summer economy is brimming with vitality. From January to June 2025, the total number of tourists across the province increased by 8.2 percent year-on-year, and the total tourism spending grew by 10.6 percent year-on-year.

\n

", + "content": "

A tourist enjoys the Super Swing at the Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, Guizhou province.

\n

GUIYANG — Karst landscapes, typical in Southwest China's Guizhou province, have emerged as a magnet for adventurers and outdoor sports enthusiasts this summer, drawing crowds with their unique geological wonders.

\n

"Come here, and you'll shoot a viral life highlight reel — guaranteed to go trending!" a travel blogger wrote on a short-video platform, describing a scenic area in Guizhou.

\n

The Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, a typical karst collapse sinkhole with a diameter of 300 meters and a depth of 280 meters, has been transformed into an extreme sports park.

\n

The Super Swing, the world's first extreme swing installed inside a sinkhole at the tourist attraction, boasts a vertical drop of 92 meters and has drawn crowds of visitors eager to try it. "We release tickets in the early morning, and some people say they lose sleep over snatching them up," said general manager Wu Canhua. Due to its unique geographical environment, the area has a limited daily capacity and has implemented a reservation system since 2024.

\n

While visitors walk along the mountain path, vines hang from the sinkhole's cliffs, with winding streams below. The empty space in between is divided by ropes, resembling a spider's web strung inside the sinkhole.

\n

On the jumping platform, tourists, harnessed by two cables, took turns leaping into the sinkhole's depths. A first-person view drone followed tourists closely, while a smartphone and a 360-degree panoramic camera captured moments from multiple angles.

\n

Sinkhole highs

\n

Videos posted on social media by tourists have sparked widespread attention and discussion. On Douyin, China's version of TikTok, related topics about Hou'er Tiankeng have exceeded 2 billion views, with some videos garnering more than 3 million likes.

\n

"Long time no see, my brave and passionate self!" "Youth has no price tag — take the leap into the sinkhole." These are among the most popular comments on the trip after visitors challenged themselves.

\n

"It was so thrilling. I felt like I was flying!" said Zhou Muning, a tourist from Chengdu in Sichuan province. "I'd seen these extreme sports on short videos before, and I came specifically to try them this time. The experience is unforgettable."

\n

Wu said: "Among our visitors, Gen Z makes up the largest group. We've catered to current filming and aesthetic trends, satisfying their desire to express themselves. In the past, people traveled for a room or a view; now, they travel for an experience."

\n

Centering on visitors' experience, the scenic area continues to enrich its offerings. Beyond the Super Swing, it also provides options like via ferrata (iron path) climbing and cave exploration. "We're adopting a three-dimensional development approach, aiming to offer visitors a layered experience," said Wu. A newly developed high-altitude pipe track project has been completed and is undergoing third-party safety assessments.

\n

Shang Fajun, chief of the sports section in the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that the county fully leverages its mountain outdoor resources to promote deep integration of sports, culture and tourism.

\n

Data shows that from January to June this year, the site received 107,000 visitors, with total sales exceeding 67.97 million yuan ($9.47 million).

\n

Perfect for rafting

\n

In midsummer, the karst heartland of Southwest China resembles a naturally carved wonderland, where visitors drift with the waves, experiencing the wonder of excitement and tranquility.

\n

At Luobei River in Guiding county, under a blue sky and white clouds, visitors put on life jackets and helmets, grab oars and board rafts to embark on a summer adventure.

\n

Guizhou, with its magnificent karst landforms, dense water networks, and steep gorges, ranks among China's top rafting destinations.

\n

Luobei River, hailed by netizens as the Tongtian River in the ancient classic Journey to the West — renowned for its mythic perils and iconic episodes — boasts a perfect combination of karst gorges and dynamic hydrology. A rafting journey of over 10 kilometers allows visitors to savor the joy of mountains and waters in a "crack of the earth".

\n

The river, with a relatively wide channel, drops some 88 meters from start to finish. Its course includes seven major rapids — one with an 8-meter drop — making it perfect for rafting.

\n

Huang Runcheng, general manager of the raft operator, said that to ensure visitors' safety, the company has deployed 66 lifeguards along both sides of the river and equipped four inflatable rescue boats for rapid response to emergencies. All lifeguards have received training in rapid water and flood rescue and are stationed along the seven major rapids. In the heat of summer, the parking lot at the visitor service center is filled with cars from across the country. Huang noted that since the company reopened for rafting on June 20 this year, it has welcomed 35,000 visitors, a nearly 10-fold year-on-year increase.

\n

"The more activities we offer, the better the experience," Huang said. Since resuming rafting in 2023, the site has focused on a "sports+adventure+outdoor" model, using rafting as a pivot to expand diverse outdoor activities and experiences, developing new projects such as water swings, deep-water diving platforms and electric paddle boards.

\n

As rafts reached the endpoint, many visitors, soaked to the skin, still chose to dive into the water even amid light rain.

\n

Xiong Peng, from Liupanshui city, Guizhou, has been selling local snacks, waterproof bags, sun hats and other items at the rafting starting point since late June. He said that during the summer vacation, as long as the weather is fine, visitors pour in, with weekend sales reaching 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a day.

\n

Ma Yun, deputy director of the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that from a single rafting project to a composite experience of "rafting+folk customs" and "rafting+research", the county is continuously improving tourism quality to make every visitor's "wave-chasing journey" an unforgettable memory.

\n

With diverse and innovative activities ranging from sky-high adventures to underground explorations, the mountainous province's summer economy is brimming with vitality. From January to June 2025, the total number of tourists across the province increased by 8.2 percent year-on-year, and the total tourism spending grew by 10.6 percent year-on-year.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_007_689e5305ed50ccabe1517907.htm#007CHINA", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "29948e13d7c2845d00a0ee8cbd464098", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008COMMENT - Beautiful China vision has sown the seeds for the blossoming of an ecological civilization", + "description": "

It is the right actions based on the right answers to the right questions that determine whether progress can be achieved or not.

\n

This is exactly the case when it comes to the development of China's environmental protection and ecological conservation.

\n

Twenty years ago on Aug 15, 2005, President Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China provincial committee of Zhejiang, made the now well-known remark that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets when answering the question of how development can be ecologically and environmentally friendly. This was subsequently developed into one of his guiding theories for China's sustainable development.

\n

The recognition that economic growth can not be achieved at the expense of the natural environment is the cornerstone of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, which is firmly grounded in the traditional Chinese philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature. Under the guidance of this framework, a host of creative, forward-looking and important initiatives have been taken with the aim of building a Beautiful China that satisfies the ancient ideal. As a result, the country's ecological and environmental protection efforts have produced sweeping, historic and transformative changes.

\n

What makes this guiding theory particularly noteworthy is the fact that it points the way toward integrating ecological protection and economic development, creating a virtuous cycle.

\n

The output value of China's forest and grass industry increased from 726.9 billion yuan ($101.37 billion) in 2005 to 10.17 trillion yuan in 2024. At the same time, the forest coverage has expanded from 18.21 percent of the country's total territory in 2006 to more than 25 percent now. In the past two decades, of the increased green area worldwide, China has contributed 25 percent, the highest of all countries.

\n

Under the guidance of this theory, China's fight against desertification has made notable achievements. The desertification control rate in Kubuqi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has increased from 7 percent, early this century, to 40 percent today. The endeavors various localities have made in environmental protection and ecological conservation have resulted in the considerable improvement of air and water quality.

\n

Likewise, President Xi's insistence on ecological conservation has changed people's mentality about the relationship between environmental protection and economic development.

\n

Under the guidance of Xi's vision of an ecological civilization, the country has applied a system of ecological conservation red lines, established a protected areas system with national parks as the mainstay, carried out major biodiversity protection projects, and conducted stringent enforcement and supervision. A large number of rare and endangered species have been placed under effective protection, and the diversity, stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have kept improving.

\n

That quite a number of villages in various provinces and autonomous regions have shaken off poverty and become prosperous by leveraging their natural resources for eco-tourism has verified the truth that clear waters and lush mountains can produce development dividends if the right approach is adopted.

\n

Behind China's announcement of its dual carbon goals — carbon peaking before the year 2030 and carbon neutrality before the year 2060 — is the shift in mentality and awareness of the need to realize an ecological civilization. As a result, what the country has achieved in its environmental protection and ecological conservation as well as the technological breakthroughs it has made in this regard has become a reference for the world.

\n

More countries are drawing on China's experience in ecological civilization, from eco-cultural villages in South Africa to solar-powered land restoration in Uzbekistan and marine protection in Peru. Guided by the vision that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", China is advancing its own green transition while cooperating with over 100 countries on clean energy, supplying the majority of the world's photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment.

\n

This approach shows that economic growth and ecological protection can progress together, and China will continue working with the world to ensure a clean, beautiful planet for future generations.

\n

", + "content": "

It is the right actions based on the right answers to the right questions that determine whether progress can be achieved or not.

\n

This is exactly the case when it comes to the development of China's environmental protection and ecological conservation.

\n

Twenty years ago on Aug 15, 2005, President Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China provincial committee of Zhejiang, made the now well-known remark that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets when answering the question of how development can be ecologically and environmentally friendly. This was subsequently developed into one of his guiding theories for China's sustainable development.

\n

The recognition that economic growth can not be achieved at the expense of the natural environment is the cornerstone of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, which is firmly grounded in the traditional Chinese philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature. Under the guidance of this framework, a host of creative, forward-looking and important initiatives have been taken with the aim of building a Beautiful China that satisfies the ancient ideal. As a result, the country's ecological and environmental protection efforts have produced sweeping, historic and transformative changes.

\n

What makes this guiding theory particularly noteworthy is the fact that it points the way toward integrating ecological protection and economic development, creating a virtuous cycle.

\n

The output value of China's forest and grass industry increased from 726.9 billion yuan ($101.37 billion) in 2005 to 10.17 trillion yuan in 2024. At the same time, the forest coverage has expanded from 18.21 percent of the country's total territory in 2006 to more than 25 percent now. In the past two decades, of the increased green area worldwide, China has contributed 25 percent, the highest of all countries.

\n

Under the guidance of this theory, China's fight against desertification has made notable achievements. The desertification control rate in Kubuqi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has increased from 7 percent, early this century, to 40 percent today. The endeavors various localities have made in environmental protection and ecological conservation have resulted in the considerable improvement of air and water quality.

\n

Likewise, President Xi's insistence on ecological conservation has changed people's mentality about the relationship between environmental protection and economic development.

\n

Under the guidance of Xi's vision of an ecological civilization, the country has applied a system of ecological conservation red lines, established a protected areas system with national parks as the mainstay, carried out major biodiversity protection projects, and conducted stringent enforcement and supervision. A large number of rare and endangered species have been placed under effective protection, and the diversity, stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have kept improving.

\n

That quite a number of villages in various provinces and autonomous regions have shaken off poverty and become prosperous by leveraging their natural resources for eco-tourism has verified the truth that clear waters and lush mountains can produce development dividends if the right approach is adopted.

\n

Behind China's announcement of its dual carbon goals — carbon peaking before the year 2030 and carbon neutrality before the year 2060 — is the shift in mentality and awareness of the need to realize an ecological civilization. As a result, what the country has achieved in its environmental protection and ecological conservation as well as the technological breakthroughs it has made in this regard has become a reference for the world.

\n

More countries are drawing on China's experience in ecological civilization, from eco-cultural villages in South Africa to solar-powered land restoration in Uzbekistan and marine protection in Peru. Guided by the vision that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", China is advancing its own green transition while cooperating with over 100 countries on clean energy, supplying the majority of the world's photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment.

\n

This approach shows that economic growth and ecological protection can progress together, and China will continue working with the world to ensure a clean, beautiful planet for future generations.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e530aed50ccabe1517908.htm#008COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "de2c3411a51fcda8351b19ee3b81ead9", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008COMMENT - Manila needs to cut loose from Washington", + "description": "

The USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, "illegally entered China's territorial waters around Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government" on Wednesday, and the People's Liberation Army Navy "tracked, monitored, and warned the vessel to leave", the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement that day.

\n

Sarah Merrill, a spokesperson for the US Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, to which the USS Higgins belongs, said the warship was conducting a "freedom of navigation operation "in accordance with international law.

\n

But that's not the case. The only reason the US dispatched the vessel to those waters was to show its support for Manila to continue the hazardous game it is playing. A Philippine Coast Guard ship made some dangerous provocative maneuvers on Monday that posed a risk to the Chinese law enforcement ships patrolling in the waters. But US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, on Tuesday ridiculously pointed the finger of blame at China for "the latest reckless action".

\n

The claim of Merrill that the USS Higgins was upholding the US' right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows only exposes the hypocrisy of the US. As the PLA statement said, the US warship "seriously" infringed on China's sovereignty, severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and violated international law and basic norms governing international relations.

\n

The US Navy spokesperson's dismissal of these remarks — "Nothing China says otherwise will deter us" — reveals the US' intention to constantly escalate tensions in the South China Sea, by emboldening the Philippines. The reason why the US sent the warship to the waters around Huangyan Island is because it realizes the consequences of the Philippines' provocations two days ago might make Manila jittery, waiting for China's response.

\n

Since it assumed office over three years ago, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government has been fully aware of the dangerous position it is putting the Philippines in by acting as a US pawn against China in the South China Sea. It has practiced a brinkmanship policy to try and maximize its gains in the US-orchestrated geopolitical game — reaching for a yard after taking an inch and hiding low to weather the self-created storms.

\n

A review of what the Marcos government has done in playing its assigned role in the South China Sea clearly demonstrates that whenever it becomes hesitant and worried after playing with fire, the US will always show its support, usually by sending warships to the waters.

\n

Manila then has no choice but to continue playing its provocative game. Notably, its incursion into Chinese waters earlier this week came after Marcos' visit to the US late last month. Before that Marcos also made a series of irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and tried to drag India into the game it is playing with the US.

\n

During his visit to the Pentagon, the Philippine president was reassured by his hosts, who reaffirmed the US' commitment to the two countries' mutual defense treaty, which states that an attack on either the Philippines or the US is deemed to be an attack on the other. The treaty is the major source of the Marcos government's confidence that the US will not abandon the Philippines in the case of an emergency. The US is actually taking advantage of that mentality to use the Philippines as a tool in its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, squeezing the space for its autonomy and alienating it from the other countries in the region.

\n

But the US knows it has not yet dispelled Manila's fear of either being discarded by the US or reaping what it has sowed in advancing the US' agenda at its own cost. So whenever Manila thinks it has gone too far, the US has to reassure it. Yet the US' exploitative approach to other hotspot issues incessantly reminds Manila that the US will take its pound of flesh.

\n

Having been pressed to be increasingly provocative, the Marcos government has finally realized that it is not a case of asking what the US can do for the Philippines, but rather what the Philippines can do for the US.

\n

The Philippines will succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, which offers the Marcos government a chance to prove it can contribute to regional peace and stability. In an interview for his podcast on Friday, Marcos confirmed that Manila would "certainly try" to push for a legally binding code of conduct for the South China Sea to maintain stability in the region that regional countries have been negotiating.

\n

It is certainly to be hoped that this is the case.

\n

", + "content": "

The USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, "illegally entered China's territorial waters around Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government" on Wednesday, and the People's Liberation Army Navy "tracked, monitored, and warned the vessel to leave", the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement that day.

\n

Sarah Merrill, a spokesperson for the US Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, to which the USS Higgins belongs, said the warship was conducting a "freedom of navigation operation "in accordance with international law.

\n

But that's not the case. The only reason the US dispatched the vessel to those waters was to show its support for Manila to continue the hazardous game it is playing. A Philippine Coast Guard ship made some dangerous provocative maneuvers on Monday that posed a risk to the Chinese law enforcement ships patrolling in the waters. But US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, on Tuesday ridiculously pointed the finger of blame at China for "the latest reckless action".

\n

The claim of Merrill that the USS Higgins was upholding the US' right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows only exposes the hypocrisy of the US. As the PLA statement said, the US warship "seriously" infringed on China's sovereignty, severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and violated international law and basic norms governing international relations.

\n

The US Navy spokesperson's dismissal of these remarks — "Nothing China says otherwise will deter us" — reveals the US' intention to constantly escalate tensions in the South China Sea, by emboldening the Philippines. The reason why the US sent the warship to the waters around Huangyan Island is because it realizes the consequences of the Philippines' provocations two days ago might make Manila jittery, waiting for China's response.

\n

Since it assumed office over three years ago, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government has been fully aware of the dangerous position it is putting the Philippines in by acting as a US pawn against China in the South China Sea. It has practiced a brinkmanship policy to try and maximize its gains in the US-orchestrated geopolitical game — reaching for a yard after taking an inch and hiding low to weather the self-created storms.

\n

A review of what the Marcos government has done in playing its assigned role in the South China Sea clearly demonstrates that whenever it becomes hesitant and worried after playing with fire, the US will always show its support, usually by sending warships to the waters.

\n

Manila then has no choice but to continue playing its provocative game. Notably, its incursion into Chinese waters earlier this week came after Marcos' visit to the US late last month. Before that Marcos also made a series of irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and tried to drag India into the game it is playing with the US.

\n

During his visit to the Pentagon, the Philippine president was reassured by his hosts, who reaffirmed the US' commitment to the two countries' mutual defense treaty, which states that an attack on either the Philippines or the US is deemed to be an attack on the other. The treaty is the major source of the Marcos government's confidence that the US will not abandon the Philippines in the case of an emergency. The US is actually taking advantage of that mentality to use the Philippines as a tool in its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, squeezing the space for its autonomy and alienating it from the other countries in the region.

\n

But the US knows it has not yet dispelled Manila's fear of either being discarded by the US or reaping what it has sowed in advancing the US' agenda at its own cost. So whenever Manila thinks it has gone too far, the US has to reassure it. Yet the US' exploitative approach to other hotspot issues incessantly reminds Manila that the US will take its pound of flesh.

\n

Having been pressed to be increasingly provocative, the Marcos government has finally realized that it is not a case of asking what the US can do for the Philippines, but rather what the Philippines can do for the US.

\n

The Philippines will succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, which offers the Marcos government a chance to prove it can contribute to regional peace and stability. In an interview for his podcast on Friday, Marcos confirmed that Manila would "certainly try" to push for a legally binding code of conduct for the South China Sea to maintain stability in the region that regional countries have been negotiating.

\n

It is certainly to be hoped that this is the case.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e530eed50ccabe1517909.htm#008COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "8b3369a4bf354fb052986316bbc4daf9", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008COMMENT - Picture news", + "description": "

\n

", + "content": "

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e5313ed50ccabe151790a.htm#008COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "4befb28234767db494e32b0543d3e922", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008COMMENT - '15 percent cut' is 'unique' only for its unrealistic confidence", + "description": "

After Chinese authorities frowned upon security concerns over Nvidia's sales of downgraded H20 artificial intelligence semiconductors to China, the US administration has self-praised its approval of the sales as a "very unique solution" under certain conditions.

\n

Nvidia and AMD, another US tech company, have been permitted to resume the sales of downgraded AI chips to China on the condition that they share 15 percent of the revenue from sales with the US government.

\n

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Nvidia and AMD deals could serve as a model for others. "I think we could see it in other industries over time," Bessent said in a television interview on Wednesday. "Right now, this is unique, but now that we have the model and the beta test, why not expand it?"

\n

Yet Bessent's optimism might prove conditional too. To begin with, that Nvidia and AMD accepted the arrangement does not mean other US companies dealing with China will follow suit.

\n

The haste with which the US Treasury chief tried to hail the genius of the move even before the two US companies have started making profit from the arrangement, stems from the US administration's acute need to counter the opposition's charge that its approval of AI chip sales to China will threaten the US' national security.

\n

The administration first highlighted that the chips had been suitably "tailored", leaving no room for security concerns. When that failed to have the desired effect, it threw light on the 15 percent cut, which Bessent emphasized "will go to pay down debt", suggesting it is for the public good.

\n

"If we could make a substantial debt" repayment, that would then allow for discussions about a program for sending money to taxpayers, he said.

\n

But China's cautious approach to the US chips has apparently caught those who were calling the sales a seamless deal unprepared. If Chinese companies don't buy the chips — and they have enough reasons not to do so — the "Nvidia deal" might only prove to be a pipe dream.

\n

When asked about China's wariness, Bessent said "sure, we can discuss that" with the Chinese. "But it also tells me that they are worried about the Nvidia chips becoming the standard in China."

\n

Which is actually not true. Chinese companies have already developed similar AI chips, though with a different structure, which Bessent admitted was what prompted the US administration to revoke the ban on sales of H20 chips to China in the first place.

\n

But Bessent should be reminded why the US' exploitative approach might not work. According to a Reuters report quoting "two people with direct knowledge of the previously unreported law enforcement tactic", US authorities have placed location-tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they feel have a high risk of being illegally diverted to China.

\n

The tracking devices, typically hidden in the packaging, will detect diversion to destinations that face US exports restrictions, the sources said.

\n

This shows the lengths to which the US is willing to go to enforce its chip exports restrictions on China, even as the US administration seeks to relax some curbs on Chinese access to advanced US semiconductors, as Reuters observed in the report.

\n

The trackers are intended to help build cases against people and companies who profit from violating US exports controls, according to the report.

\n

Location trackers are a decades-old investigative tool used by US law enforcement agencies to track products subject to exports restrictions, such as aircraft parts. They have been used to combat the illegal diversion of semiconductors in recent years, one source said.

\n

If that is true, the US chips' journey to China will certainly become bumpier.

\n

", + "content": "

After Chinese authorities frowned upon security concerns over Nvidia's sales of downgraded H20 artificial intelligence semiconductors to China, the US administration has self-praised its approval of the sales as a "very unique solution" under certain conditions.

\n

Nvidia and AMD, another US tech company, have been permitted to resume the sales of downgraded AI chips to China on the condition that they share 15 percent of the revenue from sales with the US government.

\n

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Nvidia and AMD deals could serve as a model for others. "I think we could see it in other industries over time," Bessent said in a television interview on Wednesday. "Right now, this is unique, but now that we have the model and the beta test, why not expand it?"

\n

Yet Bessent's optimism might prove conditional too. To begin with, that Nvidia and AMD accepted the arrangement does not mean other US companies dealing with China will follow suit.

\n

The haste with which the US Treasury chief tried to hail the genius of the move even before the two US companies have started making profit from the arrangement, stems from the US administration's acute need to counter the opposition's charge that its approval of AI chip sales to China will threaten the US' national security.

\n

The administration first highlighted that the chips had been suitably "tailored", leaving no room for security concerns. When that failed to have the desired effect, it threw light on the 15 percent cut, which Bessent emphasized "will go to pay down debt", suggesting it is for the public good.

\n

"If we could make a substantial debt" repayment, that would then allow for discussions about a program for sending money to taxpayers, he said.

\n

But China's cautious approach to the US chips has apparently caught those who were calling the sales a seamless deal unprepared. If Chinese companies don't buy the chips — and they have enough reasons not to do so — the "Nvidia deal" might only prove to be a pipe dream.

\n

When asked about China's wariness, Bessent said "sure, we can discuss that" with the Chinese. "But it also tells me that they are worried about the Nvidia chips becoming the standard in China."

\n

Which is actually not true. Chinese companies have already developed similar AI chips, though with a different structure, which Bessent admitted was what prompted the US administration to revoke the ban on sales of H20 chips to China in the first place.

\n

But Bessent should be reminded why the US' exploitative approach might not work. According to a Reuters report quoting "two people with direct knowledge of the previously unreported law enforcement tactic", US authorities have placed location-tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they feel have a high risk of being illegally diverted to China.

\n

The tracking devices, typically hidden in the packaging, will detect diversion to destinations that face US exports restrictions, the sources said.

\n

This shows the lengths to which the US is willing to go to enforce its chip exports restrictions on China, even as the US administration seeks to relax some curbs on Chinese access to advanced US semiconductors, as Reuters observed in the report.

\n

The trackers are intended to help build cases against people and companies who profit from violating US exports controls, according to the report.

\n

Location trackers are a decades-old investigative tool used by US law enforcement agencies to track products subject to exports restrictions, such as aircraft parts. They have been used to combat the illegal diversion of semiconductors in recent years, one source said.

\n

If that is true, the US chips' journey to China will certainly become bumpier.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e5317ed50ccabe151790b.htm#008COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "74b40ef3be2656cdf3f37a31461119f2", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "008COMMENT - Focus now on improving urban living standards", + "description": "

Editor's Note: The recent Central Urban Work Conference held in Beijing proposed the building of networked modern city clusters and metropolitan areas. The goal is to enhance cities' capacity to accommodate population and address urban problems. Yin Zhi, executive vice-dean of the Institute for China Sustainable Urbanization at Tsinghua University, spoke about the proposal to Hong Kong-based newspaper Wen Wei Po and offered some suggestions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

The era of large-scale expansion is ending. China is in a transition period in which improving the quality of urban areas and promoting connotative development have become increasingly important. In the past, urban development placed emphasis on planning and construction. But now, greater importance should be on governance, a people-centric approach, efficient growth and the development of innovation-driven businesses. Efforts should be made to build comprehensive and livable cities.

\n

Some regions in China are not yet ready for coordinated development of entire urban agglomerations. It is necessary to first promote coordinated development at a smaller scale in metropolitan areas, and then gradually expand toward larger urban agglomerations.

\n

Large-scale urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have relatively mature systems. In contrast, many cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration are still smaller third-tier cities.

\n

Beijing has introduced development plans for some areas which will promote deeper coordination within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, channel the development momentum of the megacity into more areas, and gradually form an interconnected agglomeration with multiple growth poles.

\n

At present, some megacities in China are experiencing functional spillover. It is therefore necessary to reduce the population of central urban districts and streamline certain functions to prevent severe urban problems. But in doing so, their development momentum should not be unduly suppressed.

\n

Economic growth should be guided toward newly developed cities on the plains, enabling the release of new momentum. Meanwhile, efforts should be made to strengthen the second- and third-tier cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, making the urban system more complete and resilient.

\n

With the decline in population, the era of housing shortages has passed. It is estimated that from now until 2050, the remaining population that will move from rural to urban areas will account for less than 10 percent of the increase seen during the period of rising urbanization. Against this backdrop, prioritizing the improvement and efficiency of existing resources has become the focus of urban development efforts.

\n

The more a city's overall carrying capacity, the higher is its population-carrying efficiency and economic value per unit of resources, and the greater the efficiency of production and wealth accumulation. The key to improving this capacity lies in raising the output per unit of land, reducing per capita resource consumption through efficiency and guaranteeing ecological and food security.

\n

Enhancing the overall carrying capacity makes up for urban shortcomings but requires a significant improvement in the standards of urban infrastructure. Increased investment in infrastructure in turn creates favorable conditions for raising the output per unit of land.

\n

China's population distribution and social structure have already transformed from "rural China" to "urban China". It is now time to move toward "integrated urban-rural China", in which urban and rural areas prosper together.

\n

", + "content": "

Editor's Note: The recent Central Urban Work Conference held in Beijing proposed the building of networked modern city clusters and metropolitan areas. The goal is to enhance cities' capacity to accommodate population and address urban problems. Yin Zhi, executive vice-dean of the Institute for China Sustainable Urbanization at Tsinghua University, spoke about the proposal to Hong Kong-based newspaper Wen Wei Po and offered some suggestions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

The era of large-scale expansion is ending. China is in a transition period in which improving the quality of urban areas and promoting connotative development have become increasingly important. In the past, urban development placed emphasis on planning and construction. But now, greater importance should be on governance, a people-centric approach, efficient growth and the development of innovation-driven businesses. Efforts should be made to build comprehensive and livable cities.

\n

Some regions in China are not yet ready for coordinated development of entire urban agglomerations. It is necessary to first promote coordinated development at a smaller scale in metropolitan areas, and then gradually expand toward larger urban agglomerations.

\n

Large-scale urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have relatively mature systems. In contrast, many cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration are still smaller third-tier cities.

\n

Beijing has introduced development plans for some areas which will promote deeper coordination within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, channel the development momentum of the megacity into more areas, and gradually form an interconnected agglomeration with multiple growth poles.

\n

At present, some megacities in China are experiencing functional spillover. It is therefore necessary to reduce the population of central urban districts and streamline certain functions to prevent severe urban problems. But in doing so, their development momentum should not be unduly suppressed.

\n

Economic growth should be guided toward newly developed cities on the plains, enabling the release of new momentum. Meanwhile, efforts should be made to strengthen the second- and third-tier cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, making the urban system more complete and resilient.

\n

With the decline in population, the era of housing shortages has passed. It is estimated that from now until 2050, the remaining population that will move from rural to urban areas will account for less than 10 percent of the increase seen during the period of rising urbanization. Against this backdrop, prioritizing the improvement and efficiency of existing resources has become the focus of urban development efforts.

\n

The more a city's overall carrying capacity, the higher is its population-carrying efficiency and economic value per unit of resources, and the greater the efficiency of production and wealth accumulation. The key to improving this capacity lies in raising the output per unit of land, reducing per capita resource consumption through efficiency and guaranteeing ecological and food security.

\n

Enhancing the overall carrying capacity makes up for urban shortcomings but requires a significant improvement in the standards of urban infrastructure. Increased investment in infrastructure in turn creates favorable conditions for raising the output per unit of land.

\n

China's population distribution and social structure have already transformed from "rural China" to "urban China". It is now time to move toward "integrated urban-rural China", in which urban and rural areas prosper together.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e531bed50ccabe151790c.htm#008COMMENT", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "69a4d059c3de9aec136b3e2af6874149", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "009VIEWS - Japan must face up to its wartime past", + "description": "

\n

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Japan should learn from its past and desist from rebuilding its military. In an interview with Li Huixian for Dialogues with Thinkers, China Daily's high-end interview program, Fang Ke, a Japanese affairs expert at the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, said Japan should face up to its history, and stressed that Japanese right-wing forces should not distort history and mislead ordinary Japanese people, especially the younger generation. Excerpts follow:

\n

Question: Aug 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II. How should Japan behave now?

\n

Answer: Japanese invaders in China and other Asian countries killed and wounded millions of people, leaving a trail of destruction across much of East and Southeast Asia. For Japan, adopting a right view of history is imperative. Only by facing up to history can Japan truly atone for its atrocities before and during World War II. Facing up to history is a litmus test of its political sincerity.

\n

Also, Japan must adhere, both in letter and spirit, to the four political documents it has signed with China. It is equally crucial for Japan to enhance communication with China to build strategic mutual trust and better understand each other's legitimate concerns.

\n

Amid growing economic turbulence fueled by the United States' tariff war, China and Japan, as the Asia-Pacific's leading economies, have every reason to deepen economic cooperation, because it would not only mitigate economic risks but also bolster regional stability. Effective crisis management is critical, too, for Japan to improve relations with China and other countries in the region. So it should respect Beijing's core interests. Rather than exacerbating tensions, it should adopt a constructive approach to fostering regional stability, particularly bilateral relations with China.

\n

Q: To what extent will the far-right forces in Japan continue to influence the country's policies?

\n

A: Ever since the Meiji Restoration, militarists and far-right forces have been influencing, to various degrees, Japan's policies, even dragging it into the abyss of war. After World War II, the international community's oversight and the US-engineered democratization reforms temporarily marginalized these elements, even stripped them of political power.

\n

However, the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 prompted a US policy reversal. By remolding Japan into an anti-communist linchpin in East Asia, the US helped rehabilitate convicted war criminals and dismissed wartime officials, some of whom became part of Japan's power structure.

\n

Consequently, Japan has never truly atoned for its wartime crimes nor has it fully abandoned its militarist views. Although these elements' capacity to fundamentally alter Japan's domestic or foreign policy is constrained, they can still shape public views, especially influence young minds.

\n

Q: What sort of impact did the Chinese people's humanitarian act of adopting Japanese war orphans after the end of World War II have on the development of Sino-Japanese relations?

\n

A: The sort of treatment Japanese orphans got from kindhearted Chinese people has long been a testament to the friendship between China and Japan. After Japan's defeat in World War II, an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 war orphans were left behind in China. The older generation of Chinese leaders, including Chairman Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, treated them with kindness, as did ordinary Chinese people in Northeast China.

\n

This shows that China distinguishes between Japan's militarist clique and the Japanese people. By launching the war, the militarists not only dragged all the Japanese people into World War II but also made them victims of the war.

\n

After returning to Japan, those orphans acted as a bridge between China and Japan. Many of them formed organizations, revisited their adoptive families in China, and fostered goodwill between the two countries. Their story shows that a genuine people-to-people bond rooted in compassion and mutual understanding is irreplaceable.

\n

Q: Will Japan's labeling of China as the \"greatest strategic challenge\" in its recent defense white papers harm bilateral relations?

\n

A: Postwar Japan has oscillated between pursuing strategic autonomy to enhance its defense capabilities and relying on the US for national security. Yet by calling China the "greatest strategic challenge", Japan is fabricating stories to justify its militarization and rally domestic public support for it. Japan plans to increase its defense spending beyond 2 percent of GDP by 2027.

\n

The Japanese government argues that its "low defense spending" is inadequate to sustain its status as a major power or counter what it calls "diversified threats", whether from China or other sources. To this end, it seeks to increase defense budgets, expand offensive weapons capabilities, and procure advanced military hardware — all of which require securing public support to ensure smooth approval in both houses of the Diet when these policies are formally proposed.

\n

On the other hand, with the US advancing its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, Japan is concerned about its diminishing role in the alliance due to the US' growing diversified partners. For decades, Tokyo has followed Washington's lead, but it has been working to exercise greater influence and autonomy within the alliance.

\n

By calling China as such a "threat", both countries gain justification to deepen alliance integration, enabling Tokyo to harness US strategic weight for expanded regional influence and leadership. Japan also believes this will make it an indispensable ally of the US in the Asia-Pacific. But Japan should realize that in today's world, national security cannot be safeguarded by hyping up nonexistent threats. And clinging to the beggar-thy-neighbor approach will not help Japan win the support of its neighbors or the wider international community either.

\n

Q: Is Japan's strategy of boosting security and the economy sustainable?

\n

A: At the end of 2024, Japan was China's fifth-largest trading partner, third largest among individual countries, while China was Japan's largest trading partner and primary source of imports. Sino-Japanese trade has been mutually beneficial for decades. It is the US that has been trying to destabilize the global economic order by launching the tariff war.

\n

It is essential for China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as major economies in the Asia-Pacific, to deepen cooperation, especially in fields such as cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure development, to ensure the region's continued development.

\n

Japan's approach to China is inherently contradictory. Despite continuing to align with the US in matters of security and defense, Japan has been enjoying the economic gains from Sino-Japanese trade.

\n

Q: How should we respond to certain US and Japanese politicians' frequent hyping of the Taiwan question?

\n

A: This is a matter of serious concern. We should continue to make efforts to achieve the reunification of Taiwan with the motherland, and avoid making the mistake of "strategic overreach".

\n

Ineffective crisis management could turn a friction into conflict, potentially dragging other countries into it. To prevent this, China and Japan have established effective multi-tier, multi-channel crisis management mechanisms, including hotlines at the defense minister level.

\n

In recent years, through a series of military exercises and demonstrations of advanced weapons systems, China has showcased the modernization of its defense forces, as well as its resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieve national reunification.

\n

It will again do so at an opportune moment and location to demonstrate its military capabilities to deter hostile forces, and prevent them from exploiting sensitive issues.

\n

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

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

\n

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Japan should learn from its past and desist from rebuilding its military. In an interview with Li Huixian for Dialogues with Thinkers, China Daily's high-end interview program, Fang Ke, a Japanese affairs expert at the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, said Japan should face up to its history, and stressed that Japanese right-wing forces should not distort history and mislead ordinary Japanese people, especially the younger generation. Excerpts follow:

\n

Question: Aug 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II. How should Japan behave now?

\n

Answer: Japanese invaders in China and other Asian countries killed and wounded millions of people, leaving a trail of destruction across much of East and Southeast Asia. For Japan, adopting a right view of history is imperative. Only by facing up to history can Japan truly atone for its atrocities before and during World War II. Facing up to history is a litmus test of its political sincerity.

\n

Also, Japan must adhere, both in letter and spirit, to the four political documents it has signed with China. It is equally crucial for Japan to enhance communication with China to build strategic mutual trust and better understand each other's legitimate concerns.

\n

Amid growing economic turbulence fueled by the United States' tariff war, China and Japan, as the Asia-Pacific's leading economies, have every reason to deepen economic cooperation, because it would not only mitigate economic risks but also bolster regional stability. Effective crisis management is critical, too, for Japan to improve relations with China and other countries in the region. So it should respect Beijing's core interests. Rather than exacerbating tensions, it should adopt a constructive approach to fostering regional stability, particularly bilateral relations with China.

\n

Q: To what extent will the far-right forces in Japan continue to influence the country's policies?

\n

A: Ever since the Meiji Restoration, militarists and far-right forces have been influencing, to various degrees, Japan's policies, even dragging it into the abyss of war. After World War II, the international community's oversight and the US-engineered democratization reforms temporarily marginalized these elements, even stripped them of political power.

\n

However, the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 prompted a US policy reversal. By remolding Japan into an anti-communist linchpin in East Asia, the US helped rehabilitate convicted war criminals and dismissed wartime officials, some of whom became part of Japan's power structure.

\n

Consequently, Japan has never truly atoned for its wartime crimes nor has it fully abandoned its militarist views. Although these elements' capacity to fundamentally alter Japan's domestic or foreign policy is constrained, they can still shape public views, especially influence young minds.

\n

Q: What sort of impact did the Chinese people's humanitarian act of adopting Japanese war orphans after the end of World War II have on the development of Sino-Japanese relations?

\n

A: The sort of treatment Japanese orphans got from kindhearted Chinese people has long been a testament to the friendship between China and Japan. After Japan's defeat in World War II, an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 war orphans were left behind in China. The older generation of Chinese leaders, including Chairman Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, treated them with kindness, as did ordinary Chinese people in Northeast China.

\n

This shows that China distinguishes between Japan's militarist clique and the Japanese people. By launching the war, the militarists not only dragged all the Japanese people into World War II but also made them victims of the war.

\n

After returning to Japan, those orphans acted as a bridge between China and Japan. Many of them formed organizations, revisited their adoptive families in China, and fostered goodwill between the two countries. Their story shows that a genuine people-to-people bond rooted in compassion and mutual understanding is irreplaceable.

\n

Q: Will Japan's labeling of China as the \"greatest strategic challenge\" in its recent defense white papers harm bilateral relations?

\n

A: Postwar Japan has oscillated between pursuing strategic autonomy to enhance its defense capabilities and relying on the US for national security. Yet by calling China the "greatest strategic challenge", Japan is fabricating stories to justify its militarization and rally domestic public support for it. Japan plans to increase its defense spending beyond 2 percent of GDP by 2027.

\n

The Japanese government argues that its "low defense spending" is inadequate to sustain its status as a major power or counter what it calls "diversified threats", whether from China or other sources. To this end, it seeks to increase defense budgets, expand offensive weapons capabilities, and procure advanced military hardware — all of which require securing public support to ensure smooth approval in both houses of the Diet when these policies are formally proposed.

\n

On the other hand, with the US advancing its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, Japan is concerned about its diminishing role in the alliance due to the US' growing diversified partners. For decades, Tokyo has followed Washington's lead, but it has been working to exercise greater influence and autonomy within the alliance.

\n

By calling China as such a "threat", both countries gain justification to deepen alliance integration, enabling Tokyo to harness US strategic weight for expanded regional influence and leadership. Japan also believes this will make it an indispensable ally of the US in the Asia-Pacific. But Japan should realize that in today's world, national security cannot be safeguarded by hyping up nonexistent threats. And clinging to the beggar-thy-neighbor approach will not help Japan win the support of its neighbors or the wider international community either.

\n

Q: Is Japan's strategy of boosting security and the economy sustainable?

\n

A: At the end of 2024, Japan was China's fifth-largest trading partner, third largest among individual countries, while China was Japan's largest trading partner and primary source of imports. Sino-Japanese trade has been mutually beneficial for decades. It is the US that has been trying to destabilize the global economic order by launching the tariff war.

\n

It is essential for China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as major economies in the Asia-Pacific, to deepen cooperation, especially in fields such as cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure development, to ensure the region's continued development.

\n

Japan's approach to China is inherently contradictory. Despite continuing to align with the US in matters of security and defense, Japan has been enjoying the economic gains from Sino-Japanese trade.

\n

Q: How should we respond to certain US and Japanese politicians' frequent hyping of the Taiwan question?

\n

A: This is a matter of serious concern. We should continue to make efforts to achieve the reunification of Taiwan with the motherland, and avoid making the mistake of "strategic overreach".

\n

Ineffective crisis management could turn a friction into conflict, potentially dragging other countries into it. To prevent this, China and Japan have established effective multi-tier, multi-channel crisis management mechanisms, including hotlines at the defense minister level.

\n

In recent years, through a series of military exercises and demonstrations of advanced weapons systems, China has showcased the modernization of its defense forces, as well as its resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieve national reunification.

\n

It will again do so at an opportune moment and location to demonstrate its military capabilities to deter hostile forces, and prevent them from exploiting sensitive issues.

\n

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

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_009_689e531fed50ccabe151790d.htm#009VIEWS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "4e44db3a7017ecdb15f874dced4b163a", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "009VIEWS - Beijing leads global energy transition", + "description": "
\n

While China's economic miracle is well-known, what is less recognized is its remarkable advance in many scientific and technological fields, especially in renewable energy, since 2000.

\n

A pivotal point came in 2003, when the Chinese government realized the country's growing dependency on imported oil and gas. Since then China's investment in clean energy has continued to be significant.

\n

Because of such a remarkable policy environment, by 2023, more than 95 percent of new utility-scale solar PV panel installations and onshore wind turbines had lower electricity generation costs than new coal and gas plants. Current trends indicate the cost of innovation in the energy sector will continue in the coming decades, further consolidating China's premier global position.

\n

Apart from the reduction in the cost of energy transition, there have been two beneficial side effects. First, China's energy security has significantly strengthened. And second, air pollution levels in Chinese cities have steadily decreased over the past decade. For instance, Beijing witnessed 290 blue sky days in 2024, which was unthinkable a decade ago.

\n

When China started investing heavily in clean energy R&D in 2003, climate change was a matter of concern, but it was not as serious an issue as it is today. Due to rising carbon emissions, global climatic patterns are changing much faster than the forecasts made even five years ago. The world has been trying to reduce emissions so that the increase in global temperatures can be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius of the preindustrial levels, with many countries committing to achieve carbon neutrality between 2050 and 2060.

\n

But the breakneck speed with which China has built its solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power infrastructure, and mastered the technologies of EVs and high-speed trains suggests the country could peak its emissions around 2026, four years ahead of the target it announced only five years ago.

\n

China's installed solar PV capacity now exceeds 1,000 GW, equivalent to half of the world's total. And between January and May 2025, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind energy, equivalent to the total of Indonesia or Turkiye.

\n

As noted earlier, in 2000, China generated a little more than 1,300 TWh of electricity, much less than the US(3,800 TWh) at that time. Since then, China has added more than 8,700 TWh, whereas the US has added only 500 TWh. China is now, by far, the largest producer of electricity in the world, generating 2.32 times that of the US, becoming the world's first "electrostate".

\n

China has redefined the future of global energy thanks to its remarkable advances in the generation and use of all forms of clean energy. Importantly, Chinese companies are building EV plants in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hungary, Spain, Turkiye, Russia and Brazil, while manufacturing solar PV panels in Malaysia, Vietnam, Portugal and South Africa. In addition, they have become the preferred choice of many developing countries as dam builders.

\n

The availability of proper financing for timely transition to renewable energy is now a serious global challenge. Accordingly, China has granted energy-related funds worth $48 billion each to the China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China, for "small yet smart" and "small yet beautiful" projects. Also, at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China committed to providing $51 billion for African countries over the next three years to build, among other things, 30 clean energy facilities.

\n

In contrast, Washington has not only withdrawn from the Paris Agreement but also stopped funding US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Kingdom has drastically reduced its aid budget.

\n

But despite China's recent financial support, developing countries need much more funds to ensure global energy transition. China is making serious efforts within multilateral frameworks such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote modernization in developing countries and help maintain regional peace, as well as facilitate South-South knowledge and technology transfer, including renewable energy technology transfer.

\n

As global energy dynamics and leadership change, SCO member states are providing a viable platform for shaping new paradigms of energy cooperation and transition. Amid the continuing uncertainties due to climate change, and widespread technological disruptions and geopolitical tensions, SCO member states are engaging in energy collaboration with developing countries and helping them achieve energy transition. Central to these developments is China's continuing leadership in clean energy technologies, and its support to other countries.

\n

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

\n

", + "content": "
\n

While China's economic miracle is well-known, what is less recognized is its remarkable advance in many scientific and technological fields, especially in renewable energy, since 2000.

\n

A pivotal point came in 2003, when the Chinese government realized the country's growing dependency on imported oil and gas. Since then China's investment in clean energy has continued to be significant.

\n

Because of such a remarkable policy environment, by 2023, more than 95 percent of new utility-scale solar PV panel installations and onshore wind turbines had lower electricity generation costs than new coal and gas plants. Current trends indicate the cost of innovation in the energy sector will continue in the coming decades, further consolidating China's premier global position.

\n

Apart from the reduction in the cost of energy transition, there have been two beneficial side effects. First, China's energy security has significantly strengthened. And second, air pollution levels in Chinese cities have steadily decreased over the past decade. For instance, Beijing witnessed 290 blue sky days in 2024, which was unthinkable a decade ago.

\n

When China started investing heavily in clean energy R&D in 2003, climate change was a matter of concern, but it was not as serious an issue as it is today. Due to rising carbon emissions, global climatic patterns are changing much faster than the forecasts made even five years ago. The world has been trying to reduce emissions so that the increase in global temperatures can be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius of the preindustrial levels, with many countries committing to achieve carbon neutrality between 2050 and 2060.

\n

But the breakneck speed with which China has built its solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power infrastructure, and mastered the technologies of EVs and high-speed trains suggests the country could peak its emissions around 2026, four years ahead of the target it announced only five years ago.

\n

China's installed solar PV capacity now exceeds 1,000 GW, equivalent to half of the world's total. And between January and May 2025, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind energy, equivalent to the total of Indonesia or Turkiye.

\n

As noted earlier, in 2000, China generated a little more than 1,300 TWh of electricity, much less than the US(3,800 TWh) at that time. Since then, China has added more than 8,700 TWh, whereas the US has added only 500 TWh. China is now, by far, the largest producer of electricity in the world, generating 2.32 times that of the US, becoming the world's first "electrostate".

\n

China has redefined the future of global energy thanks to its remarkable advances in the generation and use of all forms of clean energy. Importantly, Chinese companies are building EV plants in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hungary, Spain, Turkiye, Russia and Brazil, while manufacturing solar PV panels in Malaysia, Vietnam, Portugal and South Africa. In addition, they have become the preferred choice of many developing countries as dam builders.

\n

The availability of proper financing for timely transition to renewable energy is now a serious global challenge. Accordingly, China has granted energy-related funds worth $48 billion each to the China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China, for "small yet smart" and "small yet beautiful" projects. Also, at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China committed to providing $51 billion for African countries over the next three years to build, among other things, 30 clean energy facilities.

\n

In contrast, Washington has not only withdrawn from the Paris Agreement but also stopped funding US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Kingdom has drastically reduced its aid budget.

\n

But despite China's recent financial support, developing countries need much more funds to ensure global energy transition. China is making serious efforts within multilateral frameworks such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote modernization in developing countries and help maintain regional peace, as well as facilitate South-South knowledge and technology transfer, including renewable energy technology transfer.

\n

As global energy dynamics and leadership change, SCO member states are providing a viable platform for shaping new paradigms of energy cooperation and transition. Amid the continuing uncertainties due to climate change, and widespread technological disruptions and geopolitical tensions, SCO member states are engaging in energy collaboration with developing countries and helping them achieve energy transition. Central to these developments is China's continuing leadership in clean energy technologies, and its support to other countries.

\n

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

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_009_689e5324ed50ccabe151790e.htm#009VIEWS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "599fd766e184cb35e3bf0ee27e7dc6d3", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "009VIEWS - Contrasting quality of services in China and EU show need for mutual learning", + "description": "

Chen Weihua

\n\n

After being a foreign correspondent for China Daily for 16 years, I returned home a week ago and began adjusting to life in the fast-changing metropolis of Shanghai. Just a day after my arrival, I received a call from a delivery man asking me whether I would mind if he delivered a parcel a few minutes later than scheduled.

\n

"No problem," I said, soon realizing that he could be penalized by his company for being even slightly late.

\n

Delivery personnel whizzing past vehicles on their e-bikes, despite the scorching temperatures in summer, torrential rain during monsoon and freezing cold in winter, are a common sight in Shanghai and other Chinese cities. They exemplify the diligence of ordinary Chinese workers.

\n

But their working conditions should be improved, not least because they have made life convenient for nearly 25 million Shanghai residents. Meituan and Ele.me, two of the largest food delivery platforms, together boast more than 11 million employees, many of them part-time workers. That is like the entire population of Belgium.

\n

My experience with courier companies in Brussels, especially Amazon Germany and Amazon Belgium, was often nightmarish. I had no clue when exactly the deliveryman would arrive. Waiting at home for half a day for a parcel to arrive, at times I received a message or two, saying the "delivery attempt" failed because there was no one at home. Clearly, the courier companies are not held to account for their lousy service.

\n

In contrast, the courier service in China is efficient to the other extreme. I believe a balance should be found between the courier services in the European Union and China. Chinese delivery personnel should slow down a bit while those in the EU improve.

\n

The same is true for the healthcare system. I've been a beneficiary of the excellent Belgian medical system for seven years. Doctors and nurses were very professional and the cost was quite low thanks to the mutual medical insurance plan. But fixing an appointment with a doctor was sometimes not easy. Two weeks before my departure from Brussels, I was trying to get an ultrasound test done, as recommended by my doctor. Unfortunately, the next available date was late August in one place and September in another.

\n

So I had to wait for the ultrasound till I returned home. In Shanghai, I got it done within one hour of reaching a hospital on Monday, and that too without an appointment, but after seeing a doctor. All is well, thank God.

\n

There is no doubt that, overall, Belgians enjoy a far better healthcare system than the average Chinese given the huge gap between the medical services in big cities and smaller cities and the vast Chinese countryside.

\n

The next day, I got up early to undergo a thorough medical checkup in a local hospital. Chinese companies usually have provisions for annual medical checkup for their employees. But such one-stop service is hard to find in the United States or the EU, the two places where I served as China Daily's foreign correspondent for 16 years. Such preventive medical services are necessary for the early detection of a disease or potential health problem.

\n

My checklist after arriving in Shanghai is shrinking fast, with an important remaining task being exchanging my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese one. My Chinese driver's license expired years ago. According to a bilateral agreement between Belgium and China, I can exchange my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese driver's license without taking any test. That's how I got my Belgian driver's license years ago. But all online information suggests that I still have to write a test in Shanghai, which could take days to prepare for, because I need to score at least 90 percent to qualify for a driver's license.

\n

I hope the information available online applies to countries other than Belgium, which is one of the few EU countries to have bilateral agreements with China.

\n

The comparisons are not to criticize the EU or Belgium, but to learn from each other and make things better.

\n

chenweihua@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Chen Weihua

\n\n

After being a foreign correspondent for China Daily for 16 years, I returned home a week ago and began adjusting to life in the fast-changing metropolis of Shanghai. Just a day after my arrival, I received a call from a delivery man asking me whether I would mind if he delivered a parcel a few minutes later than scheduled.

\n

"No problem," I said, soon realizing that he could be penalized by his company for being even slightly late.

\n

Delivery personnel whizzing past vehicles on their e-bikes, despite the scorching temperatures in summer, torrential rain during monsoon and freezing cold in winter, are a common sight in Shanghai and other Chinese cities. They exemplify the diligence of ordinary Chinese workers.

\n

But their working conditions should be improved, not least because they have made life convenient for nearly 25 million Shanghai residents. Meituan and Ele.me, two of the largest food delivery platforms, together boast more than 11 million employees, many of them part-time workers. That is like the entire population of Belgium.

\n

My experience with courier companies in Brussels, especially Amazon Germany and Amazon Belgium, was often nightmarish. I had no clue when exactly the deliveryman would arrive. Waiting at home for half a day for a parcel to arrive, at times I received a message or two, saying the "delivery attempt" failed because there was no one at home. Clearly, the courier companies are not held to account for their lousy service.

\n

In contrast, the courier service in China is efficient to the other extreme. I believe a balance should be found between the courier services in the European Union and China. Chinese delivery personnel should slow down a bit while those in the EU improve.

\n

The same is true for the healthcare system. I've been a beneficiary of the excellent Belgian medical system for seven years. Doctors and nurses were very professional and the cost was quite low thanks to the mutual medical insurance plan. But fixing an appointment with a doctor was sometimes not easy. Two weeks before my departure from Brussels, I was trying to get an ultrasound test done, as recommended by my doctor. Unfortunately, the next available date was late August in one place and September in another.

\n

So I had to wait for the ultrasound till I returned home. In Shanghai, I got it done within one hour of reaching a hospital on Monday, and that too without an appointment, but after seeing a doctor. All is well, thank God.

\n

There is no doubt that, overall, Belgians enjoy a far better healthcare system than the average Chinese given the huge gap between the medical services in big cities and smaller cities and the vast Chinese countryside.

\n

The next day, I got up early to undergo a thorough medical checkup in a local hospital. Chinese companies usually have provisions for annual medical checkup for their employees. But such one-stop service is hard to find in the United States or the EU, the two places where I served as China Daily's foreign correspondent for 16 years. Such preventive medical services are necessary for the early detection of a disease or potential health problem.

\n

My checklist after arriving in Shanghai is shrinking fast, with an important remaining task being exchanging my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese one. My Chinese driver's license expired years ago. According to a bilateral agreement between Belgium and China, I can exchange my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese driver's license without taking any test. That's how I got my Belgian driver's license years ago. But all online information suggests that I still have to write a test in Shanghai, which could take days to prepare for, because I need to score at least 90 percent to qualify for a driver's license.

\n

I hope the information available online applies to countries other than Belgium, which is one of the few EU countries to have bilateral agreements with China.

\n

The comparisons are not to criticize the EU or Belgium, but to learn from each other and make things better.

\n

chenweihua@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_009_689e5328ed50ccabe151790f.htm#009VIEWS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "266534927bc6a063edfa71da8d339581", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010WORLD - High stakes, low expectations before crucial US-Russia talks", + "description": "

A car burns on a street after a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod, Russia, on Thursday.

\n

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Pressure mounted ahead of a summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin had only one chance but Moscow pressed ahead with major battlefield gains in Ukraine.

\n

Putin and Trump will meet on Friday at an air base in the far-northern US state, marking the Russian leader's first trip to a Western country since the special military operation that began in February 2022.

\n

With such high stakes, all sides were pushing hard in the hours before the meeting.

\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has refused to cede territory to Russia, spoke by telephone on Wednesday with Trump, as did European leaders who voiced confidence afterward that the US leader would seek a ceasefire rather than concessions by Kyiv.

\n

Trump himself sent mixed messages, saying he could quickly organize a three-way summit afterward with both Zelensky and Putin but also warning of his impatience with the latter.

\n

"There may be no second meeting because, if I feel that it's not appropriate to have it because I didn't get the answers that we have to have, then we are not going to have a second meeting," Trump told reporters.

\n

Russia, he said, would face "severe consequences" if it does not halt its offensive.

\n

However, Trump added that "if the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one" involving both Putin and Zelensky.

\n

Putin pitched the meeting after Trump threatened sanctions on Russia. The US president has already ramped up tariffs on India, which has become a key buyer of Russian energy.

\n

Zelensky, after being berated by Trump at a February meeting in the White House, has publicly supported US diplomacy but made clear his deep skepticism.

\n

"I have told my colleagues — the US president and our European friends — that Putin definitely does not want peace," Zelensky said.

\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who welcomed Zelensky in Berlin, said Ukraine is ready to negotiate "on territorial issues" but emphasized that the legal recognition of Russia-claimed territories "would not be up for debate".

\n

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "The ball is now in Putin's court."

\n

Settling the conflict

\n

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump are expected to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict during their Alaska talks.

\n

"It is probably obvious to everyone that the central topic will be the resolution of the Ukraine crisis," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

\n

The talks are scheduled to start at 11:30 am (1930 GMT), with both leaders giving a joint news conference following their meeting, Ushakov said.

\n

The summit will be held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, a major US military hub in Alaska's most populous city of Anchorage that played a key role in monitoring the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

\n

Off the base, on the rainy streets of Anchorage, there were few signs that the world's eyes would soon be on the city, other than an influx of media who have booked up virtually all rooms.

\n

The US Treasury Department announced that it would temporarily ease sanctions on the visiting senior Russian officials, who normally would struggle to carry out simple transactions, such as withdrawing cash in Western countries.

\n

The most visible sign of the impending summit was in Ukraine itself.

\n

According to an AFP analysis of battlefield data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces made their biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in more than a year on Tuesday.

\n

Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk, an eastern city about 20 kilometers from the front, said they had low expectations for Trump's meeting with Putin.

\n

Artem, a 30-year-old serviceman, said the conflict would likely continue for "a long time".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

A car burns on a street after a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod, Russia, on Thursday.

\n

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Pressure mounted ahead of a summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin had only one chance but Moscow pressed ahead with major battlefield gains in Ukraine.

\n

Putin and Trump will meet on Friday at an air base in the far-northern US state, marking the Russian leader's first trip to a Western country since the special military operation that began in February 2022.

\n

With such high stakes, all sides were pushing hard in the hours before the meeting.

\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has refused to cede territory to Russia, spoke by telephone on Wednesday with Trump, as did European leaders who voiced confidence afterward that the US leader would seek a ceasefire rather than concessions by Kyiv.

\n

Trump himself sent mixed messages, saying he could quickly organize a three-way summit afterward with both Zelensky and Putin but also warning of his impatience with the latter.

\n

"There may be no second meeting because, if I feel that it's not appropriate to have it because I didn't get the answers that we have to have, then we are not going to have a second meeting," Trump told reporters.

\n

Russia, he said, would face "severe consequences" if it does not halt its offensive.

\n

However, Trump added that "if the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one" involving both Putin and Zelensky.

\n

Putin pitched the meeting after Trump threatened sanctions on Russia. The US president has already ramped up tariffs on India, which has become a key buyer of Russian energy.

\n

Zelensky, after being berated by Trump at a February meeting in the White House, has publicly supported US diplomacy but made clear his deep skepticism.

\n

"I have told my colleagues — the US president and our European friends — that Putin definitely does not want peace," Zelensky said.

\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who welcomed Zelensky in Berlin, said Ukraine is ready to negotiate "on territorial issues" but emphasized that the legal recognition of Russia-claimed territories "would not be up for debate".

\n

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "The ball is now in Putin's court."

\n

Settling the conflict

\n

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump are expected to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict during their Alaska talks.

\n

"It is probably obvious to everyone that the central topic will be the resolution of the Ukraine crisis," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

\n

The talks are scheduled to start at 11:30 am (1930 GMT), with both leaders giving a joint news conference following their meeting, Ushakov said.

\n

The summit will be held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, a major US military hub in Alaska's most populous city of Anchorage that played a key role in monitoring the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

\n

Off the base, on the rainy streets of Anchorage, there were few signs that the world's eyes would soon be on the city, other than an influx of media who have booked up virtually all rooms.

\n

The US Treasury Department announced that it would temporarily ease sanctions on the visiting senior Russian officials, who normally would struggle to carry out simple transactions, such as withdrawing cash in Western countries.

\n

The most visible sign of the impending summit was in Ukraine itself.

\n

According to an AFP analysis of battlefield data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces made their biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in more than a year on Tuesday.

\n

Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk, an eastern city about 20 kilometers from the front, said they had low expectations for Trump's meeting with Putin.

\n

Artem, a 30-year-old serviceman, said the conflict would likely continue for "a long time".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e532ced50ccabe1517910.htm#010WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "d0351460eb3f54edec6b8e494baedd99", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010WORLD - Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs", + "description": "

An employee handles semiconductor materials at a factory in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, on Wednesday. The United States has declared plans for a 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports.

\n

Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.

\n

The United States recently announced a new "reciprocal" tariff rate for Thailand at 19 percent, which is significantly lower than the previously proposed 36 percent. The new rate is almost on par with those on several other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but lower than the levy on Vietnam.

\n

"The reduced tariff attributed to the government's negotiation efforts is not over yet," said Wichai Kinchong Choi, a business development expert at Kasikorn Bank in Bangkok. "What's more important is to strengthen the country's own risk resistance capacity amid the future global challenges through building a robust economy."

\n

A cautiously optimistic attitude should be held as the US has not yet revealed its additional conditions, Wichai said. According to the agreement, for example, Thailand must fully open its domestic agricultural product market and exempt agricultural products imported from the US from tariffs.

\n

"The move will pose risks to Thailand's domestic fruit market," he said.

\n

In the long term, he said, Thailand should further expand into new markets to diversify risk and enhance its production processes to reduce costs while further strengthening its partnership with ASEAN countries and major trade partners such as China.

\n

"As the global trade will deepen, Thailand should urge its major sectors to accelerate reform by leveraging innovation and technology," Wichai said. "We need to adapt and enhance our own competition by investing more in industries such as clean energy, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles that contribute to the kingdom's industrial upgrading and sustainable development."

\n

After the announcement of the reduced tariff rate, Kasikorn Research Center in Bangkok released a report estimating that the Thai economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent this year, an improvement from the prior projection of 1.4 percent.

\n

Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Thai Finance Ministry, said in a recent interview with the Bangkok Post that the ministry plans to implement stimulus measures to spur domestic spending and investment to support the economy.

\n

Stimulus measures

\n

Measures may include accelerating the disbursement of public investment budgets for infrastructure projects, introducing tax policies to encourage consumption, and supporting the tourism and service sectors.

\n

In addition, the government has established a Competitiveness Enhancement Fund with a budget of 10 billion baht ($308 million), targeting vulnerable industries or those requiring urgent adaptation, which can also aid local businesses in adapting to changing trade conditions.

\n

Apart from solving the internal problems, experts said Thailand should join hands with Southeast Asian countries to open up further and improve market facilitation, as well as improve trade rules and regulations for deepening cooperation with more partners, including China.

\n

Piti Srisangnam, executive director of the ASEAN Foundation, said Thailand has so far joined several regional agreements, such as the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, which are crucial for it to strengthen cooperation with more partners.

\n

He urged the Thai government to upgrade regulations and agreements with other trade partners and enlarge existing cooperation frameworks, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

\n

"Apart from that, we also need to access the larger market, such as BRICS Plus, which will provide Thailand with access to a larger market, facilitating trade and investment opportunities," Piti said. "Being part of BRICS can elevate Thailand's political status on the global stage, providing it with a platform to voice its interests and contribute to global economic and political discussions."

\n

The tariff policy initiated by the US can be a good chance for Thailand to reshape its industry and economy, said Suthiphand Chirathivat, a professor emeritus of economics and former director of the ASEAN Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

\n

"Moreover, the trade war will very likely bring ASEAN and China even closer," Suthiphand said.

\n

yangwanli@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

An employee handles semiconductor materials at a factory in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, on Wednesday. The United States has declared plans for a 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports.

\n

Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.

\n

The United States recently announced a new "reciprocal" tariff rate for Thailand at 19 percent, which is significantly lower than the previously proposed 36 percent. The new rate is almost on par with those on several other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but lower than the levy on Vietnam.

\n

"The reduced tariff attributed to the government's negotiation efforts is not over yet," said Wichai Kinchong Choi, a business development expert at Kasikorn Bank in Bangkok. "What's more important is to strengthen the country's own risk resistance capacity amid the future global challenges through building a robust economy."

\n

A cautiously optimistic attitude should be held as the US has not yet revealed its additional conditions, Wichai said. According to the agreement, for example, Thailand must fully open its domestic agricultural product market and exempt agricultural products imported from the US from tariffs.

\n

"The move will pose risks to Thailand's domestic fruit market," he said.

\n

In the long term, he said, Thailand should further expand into new markets to diversify risk and enhance its production processes to reduce costs while further strengthening its partnership with ASEAN countries and major trade partners such as China.

\n

"As the global trade will deepen, Thailand should urge its major sectors to accelerate reform by leveraging innovation and technology," Wichai said. "We need to adapt and enhance our own competition by investing more in industries such as clean energy, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles that contribute to the kingdom's industrial upgrading and sustainable development."

\n

After the announcement of the reduced tariff rate, Kasikorn Research Center in Bangkok released a report estimating that the Thai economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent this year, an improvement from the prior projection of 1.4 percent.

\n

Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Thai Finance Ministry, said in a recent interview with the Bangkok Post that the ministry plans to implement stimulus measures to spur domestic spending and investment to support the economy.

\n

Stimulus measures

\n

Measures may include accelerating the disbursement of public investment budgets for infrastructure projects, introducing tax policies to encourage consumption, and supporting the tourism and service sectors.

\n

In addition, the government has established a Competitiveness Enhancement Fund with a budget of 10 billion baht ($308 million), targeting vulnerable industries or those requiring urgent adaptation, which can also aid local businesses in adapting to changing trade conditions.

\n

Apart from solving the internal problems, experts said Thailand should join hands with Southeast Asian countries to open up further and improve market facilitation, as well as improve trade rules and regulations for deepening cooperation with more partners, including China.

\n

Piti Srisangnam, executive director of the ASEAN Foundation, said Thailand has so far joined several regional agreements, such as the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, which are crucial for it to strengthen cooperation with more partners.

\n

He urged the Thai government to upgrade regulations and agreements with other trade partners and enlarge existing cooperation frameworks, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

\n

"Apart from that, we also need to access the larger market, such as BRICS Plus, which will provide Thailand with access to a larger market, facilitating trade and investment opportunities," Piti said. "Being part of BRICS can elevate Thailand's political status on the global stage, providing it with a platform to voice its interests and contribute to global economic and political discussions."

\n

The tariff policy initiated by the US can be a good chance for Thailand to reshape its industry and economy, said Suthiphand Chirathivat, a professor emeritus of economics and former director of the ASEAN Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

\n

"Moreover, the trade war will very likely bring ASEAN and China even closer," Suthiphand said.

\n

yangwanli@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e5331ed50ccabe1517911.htm#010WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "f32f92a3a468f4bebed2242c49936b77", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010WORLD - Lisbon Maru sinks, memories stay afloat", + "description": "

Xing Yi

\n\n

The first time I stepped into the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, I found myself among more than 400 statues, sculptures and slabs, commemorating soldiers and civilian communities who died in service during the two world wars.

\n

"Each one has a story behind it," a volunteer at the site told me. "Which one are you looking for?"

\n

"Lisbon Maru," I replied.

\n

As the volunteer gave me directions, I couldn't help but recall my very first reporting assignment after arriving in London three years ago — a screening of a documentary about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

What is it? I had wondered. Lisbon — the capital of Portugal, and maru seems to be a Japanese word. The juxtaposition puzzled me.

\n

After some research, I uncovered just the tip of the story — a vast, complicated, tragic yet heroic chapter of World War II, long buried in time and scattered across seas.

\n

Lisbon Maru was the name of a cargo ship requisitioned by the Japanese army during the war. Like many civilian freighters that transported Allied prisoners of war as forced labor, its conditions were inhumane. Hundreds of prisoners were crammed into the holds, denied proper food, water or ventilation.

\n

And the voyage was perilous. These ships were rarely marked as noncombatant, making them targets for fire from Allied forces. More than a dozen were sunk — including the Lisbon Maru. Thus, they were also known as "hell ships".

\n

In the darkest moments, the best of humanity — compassion, courage, resilience — comes to light. That's what I learned covering commemorations of the Lisbon Maru incident in the past three years.

\n

At the documentary screening event, I met Denise Wynnedaughter of the late Dennis Morley, the last survivor among the 1,816 prisoners of war, mostly British, aboard the Lisbon Maru, which was torpedoed by a United States submarine off the coast of East China's Zhejiang province on Oct 1, 1942.

\n

A musician of the second battalion of the Royal Scottish Regiment, Morley was 22 when he broke out from the locked hold and leapt into the sea, dodging bullets from Japanese guards.

\n

It so happened that when the Japanese soldiers were given the order to shoot those who escaped from the sinking ship, Chinese fishers in nearby villages of Dongji Island came on small boats to rescue the drowning men.

\n

"It was Chinese fishermen who changed everything," Morley said in a 2019 interview. "When they came out, the Japanese saw them, and they stopped shooting. That was when they started picking us up."

\n

Wu Buwei, grandson of the late fisherman Wu Qisheng, who was one of the main organizers of the rescue efforts, recounted the rescue, "Men and women, the old and the young, everyone in the village was mobilized." With only around 60 small boats, the fishers pulled as many drowning soldiers as they could and ferried back British soldiers ashore.

\n

The fishers saved 384 from the water, though 828 lives were lost.

\n

"And the fishermen fed soldiers with whatever they had — fish, sweet potatoes," Wu said.

\n

Wynne told me one of her father's final wishes was to see a memorial not only for the fallen soldiers, but also for the fishers who risked everything to save them.

\n

There was already a memorial erected at the National Memorial Arboretum, she said, adding that it would be comforting to her father that a twin memorial would be built on Dongji Island.

\n

Since then, I have covered many other stories, but the Lisbon Maru never left me. I kept returning to it.

\n

I interviewed Fang Li, the Chinese director of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, who spent eight years making the documentary. The rough cut of the film was screened for the survivors' families in 2023, a year before it was released.

\n

"It's an untold history," said Fang. "We see the bravery of our Chinese fishermen, we hear heartbreaking stories of individual British families one after another, and we are angered by Japan's attempt to cover up the brutal crime."

\n

I met Brian Finch, a retired major who has spent years collecting documents on the Lisbon Maru and helping reunite survivors' families.

\n

"Everyone who knows the story remembers it," he said. "But too many in the UK still don't know. We need to tell it — here and internationally."

\n

At the annual reunions hosted by the Chinese embassy in London, I met many other relatives. They brought their spouses, children and grandchildren — each carrying a unique thread of this shared history.

\n

I spoke to historian Tony Banham, one of the earliest researchers of the incident. He interviewed many survivors in the 1990s and published a book in 2006.

\n

"So many documentaries about war talk about the glamor of war, the aircraft, the tanks, the colorful explosions," he said. "But if there's one lesson we can teach people that might make them think twice, it is understanding that wars don't end when the last bullet is fired. It ends when the last survivor dies. War lasts a lifetime."

\n

In May, I read about the unveiling of the memorial to the Dongji fishers in Zhejiang. Wynne was there, along with other families of the Lisbon Maru prisoners of war.

\n

"Establishing this memorial was my father's wish, shared by all the surviving British POWs," she told reporters. "Now our descendants are accessible to visit and remember ancestors' sacrifices and the rescuers' bravery, and take pride in this legacy."

\n

That was when I knew it was time to visit the twin memorial in England. This time, I brought my own family, and told them about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

When war ends, we shall remember. And as a reporter, I know the best way to remember is to tell a story — so it is not only carved in stone, but also etched in the heart.

\n

Contact the writer at xingyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

Xing Yi

\n\n

The first time I stepped into the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, I found myself among more than 400 statues, sculptures and slabs, commemorating soldiers and civilian communities who died in service during the two world wars.

\n

"Each one has a story behind it," a volunteer at the site told me. "Which one are you looking for?"

\n

"Lisbon Maru," I replied.

\n

As the volunteer gave me directions, I couldn't help but recall my very first reporting assignment after arriving in London three years ago — a screening of a documentary about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

What is it? I had wondered. Lisbon — the capital of Portugal, and maru seems to be a Japanese word. The juxtaposition puzzled me.

\n

After some research, I uncovered just the tip of the story — a vast, complicated, tragic yet heroic chapter of World War II, long buried in time and scattered across seas.

\n

Lisbon Maru was the name of a cargo ship requisitioned by the Japanese army during the war. Like many civilian freighters that transported Allied prisoners of war as forced labor, its conditions were inhumane. Hundreds of prisoners were crammed into the holds, denied proper food, water or ventilation.

\n

And the voyage was perilous. These ships were rarely marked as noncombatant, making them targets for fire from Allied forces. More than a dozen were sunk — including the Lisbon Maru. Thus, they were also known as "hell ships".

\n

In the darkest moments, the best of humanity — compassion, courage, resilience — comes to light. That's what I learned covering commemorations of the Lisbon Maru incident in the past three years.

\n

At the documentary screening event, I met Denise Wynnedaughter of the late Dennis Morley, the last survivor among the 1,816 prisoners of war, mostly British, aboard the Lisbon Maru, which was torpedoed by a United States submarine off the coast of East China's Zhejiang province on Oct 1, 1942.

\n

A musician of the second battalion of the Royal Scottish Regiment, Morley was 22 when he broke out from the locked hold and leapt into the sea, dodging bullets from Japanese guards.

\n

It so happened that when the Japanese soldiers were given the order to shoot those who escaped from the sinking ship, Chinese fishers in nearby villages of Dongji Island came on small boats to rescue the drowning men.

\n

"It was Chinese fishermen who changed everything," Morley said in a 2019 interview. "When they came out, the Japanese saw them, and they stopped shooting. That was when they started picking us up."

\n

Wu Buwei, grandson of the late fisherman Wu Qisheng, who was one of the main organizers of the rescue efforts, recounted the rescue, "Men and women, the old and the young, everyone in the village was mobilized." With only around 60 small boats, the fishers pulled as many drowning soldiers as they could and ferried back British soldiers ashore.

\n

The fishers saved 384 from the water, though 828 lives were lost.

\n

"And the fishermen fed soldiers with whatever they had — fish, sweet potatoes," Wu said.

\n

Wynne told me one of her father's final wishes was to see a memorial not only for the fallen soldiers, but also for the fishers who risked everything to save them.

\n

There was already a memorial erected at the National Memorial Arboretum, she said, adding that it would be comforting to her father that a twin memorial would be built on Dongji Island.

\n

Since then, I have covered many other stories, but the Lisbon Maru never left me. I kept returning to it.

\n

I interviewed Fang Li, the Chinese director of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, who spent eight years making the documentary. The rough cut of the film was screened for the survivors' families in 2023, a year before it was released.

\n

"It's an untold history," said Fang. "We see the bravery of our Chinese fishermen, we hear heartbreaking stories of individual British families one after another, and we are angered by Japan's attempt to cover up the brutal crime."

\n

I met Brian Finch, a retired major who has spent years collecting documents on the Lisbon Maru and helping reunite survivors' families.

\n

"Everyone who knows the story remembers it," he said. "But too many in the UK still don't know. We need to tell it — here and internationally."

\n

At the annual reunions hosted by the Chinese embassy in London, I met many other relatives. They brought their spouses, children and grandchildren — each carrying a unique thread of this shared history.

\n

I spoke to historian Tony Banham, one of the earliest researchers of the incident. He interviewed many survivors in the 1990s and published a book in 2006.

\n

"So many documentaries about war talk about the glamor of war, the aircraft, the tanks, the colorful explosions," he said. "But if there's one lesson we can teach people that might make them think twice, it is understanding that wars don't end when the last bullet is fired. It ends when the last survivor dies. War lasts a lifetime."

\n

In May, I read about the unveiling of the memorial to the Dongji fishers in Zhejiang. Wynne was there, along with other families of the Lisbon Maru prisoners of war.

\n

"Establishing this memorial was my father's wish, shared by all the surviving British POWs," she told reporters. "Now our descendants are accessible to visit and remember ancestors' sacrifices and the rescuers' bravery, and take pride in this legacy."

\n

That was when I knew it was time to visit the twin memorial in England. This time, I brought my own family, and told them about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

When war ends, we shall remember. And as a reporter, I know the best way to remember is to tell a story — so it is not only carved in stone, but also etched in the heart.

\n

Contact the writer at xingyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e5335ed50ccabe1517912.htm#010WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "a3d1f4a743a5483d3269c5038e901697", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "010WORLD - Briefly", + "description": "

SOUTH ASIA

\n

Floods kill 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

\n

At least 34 people died and more than 200 were missing following sudden, heavy rain in India-controlled Kashmir, officials said on Thursday, the second such disaster in the Himalayas this month. The incident occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after heavy floods and mudslide engulfed an entire village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst and "could result in substantial casualties".

\n

DPRK

\n

Pyongyang says won't remove loudspeakers

\n

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has never removed loudspeakers installed along the border with the Republic of Korea and is not willing to remove them, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a statement from a senior official. Kim Yo-jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in a statement, criticized the ROK for spreading misleading narratives that the DPRK has removed loudspeakers installed on the southern border area, and creating a public opinion that bilateral relations are being "restored".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "content": "

SOUTH ASIA

\n

Floods kill 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

\n

At least 34 people died and more than 200 were missing following sudden, heavy rain in India-controlled Kashmir, officials said on Thursday, the second such disaster in the Himalayas this month. The incident occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after heavy floods and mudslide engulfed an entire village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst and "could result in substantial casualties".

\n

DPRK

\n

Pyongyang says won't remove loudspeakers

\n

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has never removed loudspeakers installed along the border with the Republic of Korea and is not willing to remove them, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a statement from a senior official. Kim Yo-jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in a statement, criticized the ROK for spreading misleading narratives that the DPRK has removed loudspeakers installed on the southern border area, and creating a public opinion that bilateral relations are being "restored".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e5339ed50ccabe1517913.htm#010WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "eb45a62749db1f4f80554c2262378e4b", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011WORLD - Washington's tariffs take toll on consumers", + "description": "

Customers shop at a supermarket in New York City, on Tuesday.

\n

US companies such as Walmart, Nike, Ford, Macy's, Black & Decker, Procter & Gamble, and Adidas, as well as fast fashion stores Shein and Temu have announced price increases due to tariffs, forcing US consumers to pay more for goods.

\n

The companies said that the US' imposition of tariffs had raised their operating costs, forcing them to find ways to offset the levies, such as raising prices.

\n

Macy's slashed its 2025 profit outlook this year. CEO Tony Spring told investors on a first-quarter earnings call that it would raise prices because of tariffs. The retailer plans to close 150 underperforming stores nationwide by 2027.

\n

The July Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices rose by a mild 2.7 percent on a 12-month basis.

\n

The key measure of underlying inflation rose in July as businesses navigated the levies. Although overall the increase was not as much as expected, economists said the impact is substantial.

\n

"A substantial portion, but not all, of the higher costs will be paid by US consumers," Tom Fullerton, an economist and professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, told China Daily. "Chinese companies and US importers will also see reduced profit margins, because not all of the tariffs will be completely passed on in the form of higher prices."

\n

Analysts also warned that the full impact of tariff increases on consumer prices is yet to unfold.

\n

Consumers absorbed 22 percent of tariff costs through June, Goldman Sachs economists said, while businesses bore nearly two-thirds of the tariffs. By October, the amount absorbed by consumers is expected to rise to 67 percent, the bank said.

\n

The latest data shows that core CPI rose 0.3 percent month-on-month, or 3.1 percent year-on-year. This is the highest level in six months. The costs of household goods, furniture and appliances, apparel and footwear were most affected by the tariffs.

\n

On Aug 7, the US administration rolled out its global tariffs on trade partners with rates ranging from 10 to 50 percent.

\n

The levies are on food, cars, clothes, electronics and more — much of which is imported, and this could mean that the average family will pay an extra $2,400 per year, the Budget Lab at Yale estimated.

\n

At least 90 percent of US citizens admitted to feeling "stressed" about the rising cost of groceries, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found. Groceries got more expensive in every category from June 2024 to June 2025, BLS data shows.

\n

Pricier coffee

\n

Even caffeine lovers have been forced to wake up and smell the coffee after prices rose 2.2 percent month-over-month, CPI data showed. The US administration has placed a 50 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, a major source of coffee imports for the US.

\n

David A. Gantz, an economist at the Baker Institute at Rice University, told China Daily: "The tariffs will… be passed on to the consumers purchasing coffee in the supermarket and coffee shops."

\n

The impact of tariffs has also spread to retailers and automakers.

\n

Ford, for example, is set to make pricing adjustments in the near future, according to Bloomberg.

\n

So too is German carmaker Volkswagen, which reported a $1.5 billion loss in the first half of the year, after the tariffs were launched, ABC News reported. Sales in North America plunged 16 percent due to tariffs.

\n

Some shoppers at Walmart have reported on social media seeing price tags ripped off most garments as the retail giant quietly adjusted its prices, though it displays them more readily on its app. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in May that the company could not "absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins".

\n

At least 75 percent of all toys, or $13.4 billion worth, were imported from China in 2024, according to the US Commerce Department. Toymakers Hasbro and Mattel warned that higher prices were on the way due to rising tariff costs.

\n

Nike said in a June earnings call that it would need to raise prices to offset a possible $1 billion in extra tariff costs in the 2026 fiscal year. Black & Decker, and Procter &Gamble are also raising prices. Retailer Target said in March that it would raise prices on groceries due to tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which ship in a lot of food items.

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", + "content": "

Customers shop at a supermarket in New York City, on Tuesday.

\n

US companies such as Walmart, Nike, Ford, Macy's, Black & Decker, Procter & Gamble, and Adidas, as well as fast fashion stores Shein and Temu have announced price increases due to tariffs, forcing US consumers to pay more for goods.

\n

The companies said that the US' imposition of tariffs had raised their operating costs, forcing them to find ways to offset the levies, such as raising prices.

\n

Macy's slashed its 2025 profit outlook this year. CEO Tony Spring told investors on a first-quarter earnings call that it would raise prices because of tariffs. The retailer plans to close 150 underperforming stores nationwide by 2027.

\n

The July Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices rose by a mild 2.7 percent on a 12-month basis.

\n

The key measure of underlying inflation rose in July as businesses navigated the levies. Although overall the increase was not as much as expected, economists said the impact is substantial.

\n

"A substantial portion, but not all, of the higher costs will be paid by US consumers," Tom Fullerton, an economist and professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, told China Daily. "Chinese companies and US importers will also see reduced profit margins, because not all of the tariffs will be completely passed on in the form of higher prices."

\n

Analysts also warned that the full impact of tariff increases on consumer prices is yet to unfold.

\n

Consumers absorbed 22 percent of tariff costs through June, Goldman Sachs economists said, while businesses bore nearly two-thirds of the tariffs. By October, the amount absorbed by consumers is expected to rise to 67 percent, the bank said.

\n

The latest data shows that core CPI rose 0.3 percent month-on-month, or 3.1 percent year-on-year. This is the highest level in six months. The costs of household goods, furniture and appliances, apparel and footwear were most affected by the tariffs.

\n

On Aug 7, the US administration rolled out its global tariffs on trade partners with rates ranging from 10 to 50 percent.

\n

The levies are on food, cars, clothes, electronics and more — much of which is imported, and this could mean that the average family will pay an extra $2,400 per year, the Budget Lab at Yale estimated.

\n

At least 90 percent of US citizens admitted to feeling "stressed" about the rising cost of groceries, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found. Groceries got more expensive in every category from June 2024 to June 2025, BLS data shows.

\n

Pricier coffee

\n

Even caffeine lovers have been forced to wake up and smell the coffee after prices rose 2.2 percent month-over-month, CPI data showed. The US administration has placed a 50 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, a major source of coffee imports for the US.

\n

David A. Gantz, an economist at the Baker Institute at Rice University, told China Daily: "The tariffs will… be passed on to the consumers purchasing coffee in the supermarket and coffee shops."

\n

The impact of tariffs has also spread to retailers and automakers.

\n

Ford, for example, is set to make pricing adjustments in the near future, according to Bloomberg.

\n

So too is German carmaker Volkswagen, which reported a $1.5 billion loss in the first half of the year, after the tariffs were launched, ABC News reported. Sales in North America plunged 16 percent due to tariffs.

\n

Some shoppers at Walmart have reported on social media seeing price tags ripped off most garments as the retail giant quietly adjusted its prices, though it displays them more readily on its app. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in May that the company could not "absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins".

\n

At least 75 percent of all toys, or $13.4 billion worth, were imported from China in 2024, according to the US Commerce Department. Toymakers Hasbro and Mattel warned that higher prices were on the way due to rising tariff costs.

\n

Nike said in a June earnings call that it would need to raise prices to offset a possible $1 billion in extra tariff costs in the 2026 fiscal year. Black & Decker, and Procter &Gamble are also raising prices. Retailer Target said in March that it would raise prices on groceries due to tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which ship in a lot of food items.

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e533eed50ccabe1517914.htm#011WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "faed7dc22520dc6a53b3f629c3a01055", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011WORLD - Aid package unveiled for Brazilian exporters hit by levies", + "description": "

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (second from right) and other government officials pose for a group photo during a signing ceremony to enact the Sovereign Brazil Plan, an aid program to support companies affected by the US tariffs, at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Wednesday.

\n

BRASILIA — Brazil's government unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited aid package for companies hurt by steep US tariffs, centered on credit lines for exporters and government purchases of products that face greater hurdles in finding alternative markets.

\n

US President Donald Trump hiked duties on several goods from Brazil to 50 percent from 10 percent earlier this month. Although some sectors were exempted from the steeper levies, the move is still set to hurt industries such as coffee, beef, seafood, textiles, footwear and fruit.

\n

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had already signaled his administration would not immediately retaliate against the tariff hike, instead prioritizing support for the most affected sectors.

\n

"We will insist on negotiating …but our sovereignty is untouchable," Lula told an event in Brasilia, saying he was open to talks on topics such as ethanol trade.

\n

"We are not announcing reciprocity measures. We don't want, at first, to do anything that could justify worsening our relations," the leader added.

\n

The centerpiece of the aid plan is a 30 billion-real ($5.55 billion) credit line via the existing Export Guarantee Fund, which is managed by state development bank BNDES, according to a statement.

\n

The government will also make additional contributions totaling 4.5 billion reais to strengthen some funds supporting aid for smaller companies, it added.

\n

The measures are part of an executive order signed by Lula, which takes effect immediately but must be approved by Congress within four months to remain in force.

\n

'Palliative but necessary'

\n

Ricardo Alban, the chairman of the Brazilian industry confederation, said he hopes "this plan is behind us as quickly as possible".He described it as "palliative, but necessary".

\n

"Nothing justifies us being on the lowest of tariffs to going to the highest of tariffs," Alban said.

\n

Brazil was among the nations hardest hit by Trump's tariffs.

\n

Washington exempted key goods such as aircraft, orange juice, oil and pulp from the higher rate, but products like coffee and beef, of which Brazil is a major US supplier, are now subject to the full rate, which took effect last week.

\n

Trump imposed the levies on US imports from Brazil largely in response to a Brazilian legal case he has accused of being a "witch hunt "against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election after his supporters overran government buildings.

\n

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said that he would continue to do his job and that Brazil's top court would not submit itself to foreign coercion and that it would guard the country's constitution.

\n

Brazil's new aid program also eases the tax burden on exporters to help them remain competitive in the US, a measure in place through the end of next year that the government estimated would cost 5 billion reais in foregone revenue.

\n

The plan extends the timeframe for using tax credits under the "drawback" regime, which reimburses import taxes on inputs used in the production of exported goods.

\n

", + "content": "

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (second from right) and other government officials pose for a group photo during a signing ceremony to enact the Sovereign Brazil Plan, an aid program to support companies affected by the US tariffs, at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Wednesday.

\n

BRASILIA — Brazil's government unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited aid package for companies hurt by steep US tariffs, centered on credit lines for exporters and government purchases of products that face greater hurdles in finding alternative markets.

\n

US President Donald Trump hiked duties on several goods from Brazil to 50 percent from 10 percent earlier this month. Although some sectors were exempted from the steeper levies, the move is still set to hurt industries such as coffee, beef, seafood, textiles, footwear and fruit.

\n

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had already signaled his administration would not immediately retaliate against the tariff hike, instead prioritizing support for the most affected sectors.

\n

"We will insist on negotiating …but our sovereignty is untouchable," Lula told an event in Brasilia, saying he was open to talks on topics such as ethanol trade.

\n

"We are not announcing reciprocity measures. We don't want, at first, to do anything that could justify worsening our relations," the leader added.

\n

The centerpiece of the aid plan is a 30 billion-real ($5.55 billion) credit line via the existing Export Guarantee Fund, which is managed by state development bank BNDES, according to a statement.

\n

The government will also make additional contributions totaling 4.5 billion reais to strengthen some funds supporting aid for smaller companies, it added.

\n

The measures are part of an executive order signed by Lula, which takes effect immediately but must be approved by Congress within four months to remain in force.

\n

'Palliative but necessary'

\n

Ricardo Alban, the chairman of the Brazilian industry confederation, said he hopes "this plan is behind us as quickly as possible".He described it as "palliative, but necessary".

\n

"Nothing justifies us being on the lowest of tariffs to going to the highest of tariffs," Alban said.

\n

Brazil was among the nations hardest hit by Trump's tariffs.

\n

Washington exempted key goods such as aircraft, orange juice, oil and pulp from the higher rate, but products like coffee and beef, of which Brazil is a major US supplier, are now subject to the full rate, which took effect last week.

\n

Trump imposed the levies on US imports from Brazil largely in response to a Brazilian legal case he has accused of being a "witch hunt "against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election after his supporters overran government buildings.

\n

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said that he would continue to do his job and that Brazil's top court would not submit itself to foreign coercion and that it would guard the country's constitution.

\n

Brazil's new aid program also eases the tax burden on exporters to help them remain competitive in the US, a measure in place through the end of next year that the government estimated would cost 5 billion reais in foregone revenue.

\n

The plan extends the timeframe for using tax credits under the "drawback" regime, which reimburses import taxes on inputs used in the production of exported goods.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e5342ed50ccabe1517915.htm#011WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6fd266806aaae5851790a1a71d9f4c4c", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011WORLD - Arab nations slam Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan", + "description": "

Zeng Jixin (left), head of China's office to the State of Palestine, shakes hands with Karim Amer, director of partnerships with the UNRWA Department of External Relations, after signing a contribution agreement in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.

\n

The Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council have rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "Greater Israel "remarks, denouncing the rhetoric as stemming from an "extremist mindset steeped in colonial delusions and a dangerous expansionist approach".

\n

They also said such rhetoric constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and an attempt to undermine security and stability in the region.

\n

Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that such dangerous statements and plans "clearly reveal the dangerous approach pursued by the occupation authorities", as he underlined the categorical rejection of the GCC countries of any attempts to prejudice the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab countries.

\n

Netanyahu's remarks were made in response to an interview with i24News, which aired on Tuesday, after he was asked if he "feels a connection" to a "vision" of "Greater Israel" and to which he responded "very much", the Times of Israel reported.

\n

His comments also come as farright Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he plans to approve tenders to build more than 3,000 homes that would connect Jerusalem and the existing Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, located several kilometers to the east that would "bury the Palestinian state".

\n

Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned Israel's issuance of tenders for the construction of thousands of new colonial units.

\n

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the tenders are part of Israel's plan "to undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, undermine its geographic and demographic unity, and perpetuate the division of the West Bank into isolated areas, submerged in a colonial environment to facilitate its eventual annexation".

\n

The ministry appealed to the international community to intervene and impose sanctions "to force the occupation to halt its plans, comply with the international consensus on resolving the Palestinian issue, halt genocide, displacement, and annexation, and enable the Palestinians to achieve their right to self-determination".

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, told China Daily that Netanyahu's public statements on expanding the "project of Greater Israel", though nothing new, at this stage "give different lessons".

\n

One could be to the Israeli public opinion that Netanyahu is an inspirational leader. The other even may be to the US administration, that there is an alliance of Israeli rightists and their US supporters, said Yousef.

\n

The third message is "to the Israeli army, to be ready for new adventures. Maybe in Syria and Lebanon and even Jordan", he added.

\n

The latest moves and policies by senior Israeli officials have narrowed the room for diplomacy as they all happen just weeks before a major United Nations conference on recognizing Palestinian statehood is set to take place in New York next month and as negotiations for reaching a Gaza truce continue in Cairo and Doha this week.

\n

However, Israeli killings are continuing in Gaza, with Al Jazeera reporting at least 23 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks in the besieged enclave since dawn on Thursday. Among the victims were 10 people who were seeking aid.

\n

Crisis for aid groups

\n

International aid organizations are also not pushing back on their claims that lifesaving supplies being allowed by Israel are just a drop in the ocean, ignoring Israeli claims that say otherwise.

\n

More than 100 aid groups — including Oxfam, Caritas Internationalis, and Doctors Without Borders — issued a joint statement on Thursday, calling on Israel to "end the weaponization of aid", including through bureaucratic obstruction, and for the immediate and unconditional opening of all land crossings for the delivery of lifesaving aid.

\n

On Wednesday, China signed an agreement to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an "existential crisis" from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap.

\n

The contribution agreement, part of Beijing's annual donation, was signed in the Jordanian capital by Zeng Jixin, head of China's office to the State of Palestine, and Karim Amer, UNRWA's director of partnerships.

\n

Zeng said China has increased its annual donation and provided medical supplies and other aid since the Gaza conflict erupted.

\n

Xinhua contributed to this story.

\n

jan@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", + "content": "

Zeng Jixin (left), head of China's office to the State of Palestine, shakes hands with Karim Amer, director of partnerships with the UNRWA Department of External Relations, after signing a contribution agreement in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.

\n

The Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council have rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "Greater Israel "remarks, denouncing the rhetoric as stemming from an "extremist mindset steeped in colonial delusions and a dangerous expansionist approach".

\n

They also said such rhetoric constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and an attempt to undermine security and stability in the region.

\n

Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that such dangerous statements and plans "clearly reveal the dangerous approach pursued by the occupation authorities", as he underlined the categorical rejection of the GCC countries of any attempts to prejudice the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab countries.

\n

Netanyahu's remarks were made in response to an interview with i24News, which aired on Tuesday, after he was asked if he "feels a connection" to a "vision" of "Greater Israel" and to which he responded "very much", the Times of Israel reported.

\n

His comments also come as farright Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he plans to approve tenders to build more than 3,000 homes that would connect Jerusalem and the existing Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, located several kilometers to the east that would "bury the Palestinian state".

\n

Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned Israel's issuance of tenders for the construction of thousands of new colonial units.

\n

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the tenders are part of Israel's plan "to undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, undermine its geographic and demographic unity, and perpetuate the division of the West Bank into isolated areas, submerged in a colonial environment to facilitate its eventual annexation".

\n

The ministry appealed to the international community to intervene and impose sanctions "to force the occupation to halt its plans, comply with the international consensus on resolving the Palestinian issue, halt genocide, displacement, and annexation, and enable the Palestinians to achieve their right to self-determination".

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, told China Daily that Netanyahu's public statements on expanding the "project of Greater Israel", though nothing new, at this stage "give different lessons".

\n

One could be to the Israeli public opinion that Netanyahu is an inspirational leader. The other even may be to the US administration, that there is an alliance of Israeli rightists and their US supporters, said Yousef.

\n

The third message is "to the Israeli army, to be ready for new adventures. Maybe in Syria and Lebanon and even Jordan", he added.

\n

The latest moves and policies by senior Israeli officials have narrowed the room for diplomacy as they all happen just weeks before a major United Nations conference on recognizing Palestinian statehood is set to take place in New York next month and as negotiations for reaching a Gaza truce continue in Cairo and Doha this week.

\n

However, Israeli killings are continuing in Gaza, with Al Jazeera reporting at least 23 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks in the besieged enclave since dawn on Thursday. Among the victims were 10 people who were seeking aid.

\n

Crisis for aid groups

\n

International aid organizations are also not pushing back on their claims that lifesaving supplies being allowed by Israel are just a drop in the ocean, ignoring Israeli claims that say otherwise.

\n

More than 100 aid groups — including Oxfam, Caritas Internationalis, and Doctors Without Borders — issued a joint statement on Thursday, calling on Israel to "end the weaponization of aid", including through bureaucratic obstruction, and for the immediate and unconditional opening of all land crossings for the delivery of lifesaving aid.

\n

On Wednesday, China signed an agreement to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an "existential crisis" from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap.

\n

The contribution agreement, part of Beijing's annual donation, was signed in the Jordanian capital by Zeng Jixin, head of China's office to the State of Palestine, and Karim Amer, UNRWA's director of partnerships.

\n

Zeng said China has increased its annual donation and provided medical supplies and other aid since the Gaza conflict erupted.

\n

Xinhua contributed to this story.

\n

jan@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e5346ed50ccabe1517916.htm#011WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "6c04a29d0995296770e48062bf2a1a4c", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "011WORLD - At least 27 dead as boats carrying migrants sink off Italy", + "description": "

LAMPEDUSA, Italy — Rescue vessels resumed a desperate search on Thursday for migrants missing at sea after two crowded boats sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, with 27 dead already confirmed.

\n

Sixty survivors were brought to shore on Wednesday, two of them taken by helicopter to Sicily for treatment and the others held in the reception centre on the island, according to the Red Cross.

\n

"Of the 58, 21 are minors. They spent a quiet night and are generally in good health," said Imad Dalil, the Red Cross official who runs the reception centre.

\n

The majority are Somali, with a few Egyptians, he added.

\n

Authorities have started efforts to identify the bodies found so far.

\n

Around 95 people were on the boats according to the UN, with the number of confirmed dead rising to 27 overnight, suggesting around eight people were missing.

\n

"At least 27 people have drowned in a tragic shipwreck near Lampedusa," said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in a social media statement.

\n

"Over 700 refugees and migrants have now died in 2025 in the Central Mediterranean," he said. "All responses — rescue at sea, safe pathways, helping transit countries and addressing root causes — must be strengthened."

\n

First port of call

\n

Lampedusa, just 145 kilometers off the coast of Tunisia, is often the first port of call for people trying to reach Europe in leaky or overcrowded boats.

\n

An Italian helicopter spotted a capsized boat and several bodies in the water on Wednesday, about 14 nautical miles off Lampedusa, the coastguard said.

\n

The boats had left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in the day, it said.

\n

According to survivors, one of the boats started taking on water, causing people to climb onto the other boat, which then capsized.

\n

A newborn baby was among the dead, according to Italian news reports.

\n

Five vessels searched for survivors, including one from the EU's Frontex border agency, alongside a helicopter and two aircraft.

\n

Despite the tragedy, the boats kept coming, with four others intercepted off Lampedusa overnight, according to the Red Cross.

\n

A total of 240 people are currently being held in the reception centre waiting for processing, Dalil said.

\n

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered her "deepest condolences "to the victims and vowed to step up efforts to tackle migrant traffickers.

\n

Her government took office in October 2022, vowing to cut the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.

\n

As part of this, it has cut deals with North African countries from which migrants embark, providing funding and training in exchange for help in stemming departures.

\n

Meloni said stepping up rescue efforts was not enough to tackle the scourge of trafficking, saying this could be done only by "preventing irregular departures and managing migration flows".

\n

More than 38,500 people have arrived on Italian shores so far this year, according to interior ministry figures.

\n

This is slightly up on last year, but significantly less than the 100,000 reported by the same time in 2023.

\n

", + "content": "

LAMPEDUSA, Italy — Rescue vessels resumed a desperate search on Thursday for migrants missing at sea after two crowded boats sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, with 27 dead already confirmed.

\n

Sixty survivors were brought to shore on Wednesday, two of them taken by helicopter to Sicily for treatment and the others held in the reception centre on the island, according to the Red Cross.

\n

"Of the 58, 21 are minors. They spent a quiet night and are generally in good health," said Imad Dalil, the Red Cross official who runs the reception centre.

\n

The majority are Somali, with a few Egyptians, he added.

\n

Authorities have started efforts to identify the bodies found so far.

\n

Around 95 people were on the boats according to the UN, with the number of confirmed dead rising to 27 overnight, suggesting around eight people were missing.

\n

"At least 27 people have drowned in a tragic shipwreck near Lampedusa," said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in a social media statement.

\n

"Over 700 refugees and migrants have now died in 2025 in the Central Mediterranean," he said. "All responses — rescue at sea, safe pathways, helping transit countries and addressing root causes — must be strengthened."

\n

First port of call

\n

Lampedusa, just 145 kilometers off the coast of Tunisia, is often the first port of call for people trying to reach Europe in leaky or overcrowded boats.

\n

An Italian helicopter spotted a capsized boat and several bodies in the water on Wednesday, about 14 nautical miles off Lampedusa, the coastguard said.

\n

The boats had left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in the day, it said.

\n

According to survivors, one of the boats started taking on water, causing people to climb onto the other boat, which then capsized.

\n

A newborn baby was among the dead, according to Italian news reports.

\n

Five vessels searched for survivors, including one from the EU's Frontex border agency, alongside a helicopter and two aircraft.

\n

Despite the tragedy, the boats kept coming, with four others intercepted off Lampedusa overnight, according to the Red Cross.

\n

A total of 240 people are currently being held in the reception centre waiting for processing, Dalil said.

\n

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered her "deepest condolences "to the victims and vowed to step up efforts to tackle migrant traffickers.

\n

Her government took office in October 2022, vowing to cut the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.

\n

As part of this, it has cut deals with North African countries from which migrants embark, providing funding and training in exchange for help in stemming departures.

\n

Meloni said stepping up rescue efforts was not enough to tackle the scourge of trafficking, saying this could be done only by "preventing irregular departures and managing migration flows".

\n

More than 38,500 people have arrived on Italian shores so far this year, according to interior ministry figures.

\n

This is slightly up on last year, but significantly less than the 100,000 reported by the same time in 2023.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e534aed50ccabe1517917.htm#011WORLD", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "31a9ff2d34a67cf2a9cbfbc984e9b31b", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - Beijing charts course for six high-tech frontiers", + "description": "

Medical robots at the world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store which opened in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

A bus fills up with hydrogen in Beijing's Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone.

\n

Beijing will advance 110 key tasks across six frontiers — information, health, manufacturing, energy, materials and space, propelling the city's future industries into an accelerated phase this year.

\n

Gu Jinxu, deputy director of the Beijing Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, made the remarks at a recent news conference.

\n

Within the future information segment, for example, the city will push forward the development of an original innovation hub for artificial intelligence. It aims to achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI, embodied intelligence and world models, while mapping out disruptive technological pathways such as brain-inspired computing and optoelectronic computing.

\n

AI will also be integrated into multiple scenarios to empower new industrialization. The city will press ahead with building a national AI pilot zone and foster the Haidian cluster for advanced AI manufacturing.

\n

As early as September 2023, Beijing released an implementation plan for the innovative development of future industries, outlining specific directions and execution routes.

\n

Over the past year or so, with joint efforts from municipal departments and district governments, the industrial landscape has become clearer, and a steady stream of new technologies, products, and application scenarios has emerged.

\n

A policy system targeting the segmented fields of future industries has been established. Based on one overarching plan, the city has rolled out 38 targeted policy measures in 15 domains, including 6G, brain-computer interfaces and novel energy storage. It is also exploring new ground in atomic-level manufacturing and other emerging sectors.

\n

"Following the full trajectory from conception to growth, and from basic research to industrialization, Beijing has set up 31 innovation platforms across 17 fields," Gu said. Since 2024, the city has established the Beijing Hydrogen General Aviation Innovation Research Institute, which has deployed major facilities in hydrogen energy and synthetic biology; upgraded its humanoid robot innovation center into a joint ministry-municipal initiative; and built 10 future-industry incubation bases in AI, optoelectronics, and related areas.

\n

Distinctive future industrial clusters are now taking shape in Beijing. Haidian district is home to more than 1,300 core AI enterprises, serving as China's major engine for AI technological breakthroughs and application deployment.

\n

The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area has built the city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone, while the main structure of Beijing Rocket Street — the nation's first commercial aerospace research and production complex — has been fully capped.

\n

Additionally, Shijingshan district hosts the nation's first metaverse digital experience complex, which has welcomed about 1 million visits. Daxing district's International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone covers the entire industry chain from production, storage and transportation to refueling and utilization. Meanwhile, Fangshan district is developing a new energy storage demonstration zone, and Changping district has attracted more than 70 energy technology giants.

\n

Tang Chao, deputy director of the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission and vice-mayor of Haidian, explained that Haidian is active across all six future-industry frontiers, spanning general AI, embodied intelligence, commercial aerospace and quantum information.

\n

In commercial aerospace, for instance, nearly 100 satellites currently in orbit — close to one-third of the national total — are from Haidian. In quantum information, the district has built the country's first quantum incubator and Beijing's first quantum industrial park.

\n

Furthermore, Beijing has forged a full-cycle capital system integrating government guidance funds, specialized funds and diversified financial services. As of mid-March, eight newly established municipal government guidance funds have supported 84 future industry projects, accounting for 56 percent of all invested initiatives.

\n

On Aug 1, Beijing released fresh measures to establish an investment mechanism for future industries, pledging to leverage the city's strengths in education, science and talent to coordinate resource inputs and boost productivity.

\n

The city will tap into its megacity-scale scenario incubation capacity, rolling out demonstration projects in urban transport, medical care, green energy and public services. It will also focus on planning new scenarios in general AI, humanoid robots, 6G and quantum information.

\n

Beijing will refine its engineering-oriented technology transfer system, encouraging universities and research institutes to collaborate with enterprises on laboratory technology verification and process optimization.

\n

Enterprises will be encouraged to partner with end-users for trials of their yet-to-be-finalized innovations, promoting product iteration and maturation. Innovations first put into use nationwide will receive subsidies.

\n

Looking ahead, Beijing will benchmark global advanced standards to achieve breakthroughs in the architecture and algorithms of large AI models and make landmark progress in key sectors. It will accelerate the design and research of optical chips, devices and modules, said Li Zhilei, an official at the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.

\n

Meanwhile, the city will conduct forward-looking research on AI-enabled fusion technology and speed up the industrialization of major achievements such as high-temperature superconducting magnets and iron-based superconducting materials.

\n

haonan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

Medical robots at the world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store which opened in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

A bus fills up with hydrogen in Beijing's Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone.

\n

Beijing will advance 110 key tasks across six frontiers — information, health, manufacturing, energy, materials and space, propelling the city's future industries into an accelerated phase this year.

\n

Gu Jinxu, deputy director of the Beijing Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, made the remarks at a recent news conference.

\n

Within the future information segment, for example, the city will push forward the development of an original innovation hub for artificial intelligence. It aims to achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI, embodied intelligence and world models, while mapping out disruptive technological pathways such as brain-inspired computing and optoelectronic computing.

\n

AI will also be integrated into multiple scenarios to empower new industrialization. The city will press ahead with building a national AI pilot zone and foster the Haidian cluster for advanced AI manufacturing.

\n

As early as September 2023, Beijing released an implementation plan for the innovative development of future industries, outlining specific directions and execution routes.

\n

Over the past year or so, with joint efforts from municipal departments and district governments, the industrial landscape has become clearer, and a steady stream of new technologies, products, and application scenarios has emerged.

\n

A policy system targeting the segmented fields of future industries has been established. Based on one overarching plan, the city has rolled out 38 targeted policy measures in 15 domains, including 6G, brain-computer interfaces and novel energy storage. It is also exploring new ground in atomic-level manufacturing and other emerging sectors.

\n

"Following the full trajectory from conception to growth, and from basic research to industrialization, Beijing has set up 31 innovation platforms across 17 fields," Gu said. Since 2024, the city has established the Beijing Hydrogen General Aviation Innovation Research Institute, which has deployed major facilities in hydrogen energy and synthetic biology; upgraded its humanoid robot innovation center into a joint ministry-municipal initiative; and built 10 future-industry incubation bases in AI, optoelectronics, and related areas.

\n

Distinctive future industrial clusters are now taking shape in Beijing. Haidian district is home to more than 1,300 core AI enterprises, serving as China's major engine for AI technological breakthroughs and application deployment.

\n

The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area has built the city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone, while the main structure of Beijing Rocket Street — the nation's first commercial aerospace research and production complex — has been fully capped.

\n

Additionally, Shijingshan district hosts the nation's first metaverse digital experience complex, which has welcomed about 1 million visits. Daxing district's International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone covers the entire industry chain from production, storage and transportation to refueling and utilization. Meanwhile, Fangshan district is developing a new energy storage demonstration zone, and Changping district has attracted more than 70 energy technology giants.

\n

Tang Chao, deputy director of the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission and vice-mayor of Haidian, explained that Haidian is active across all six future-industry frontiers, spanning general AI, embodied intelligence, commercial aerospace and quantum information.

\n

In commercial aerospace, for instance, nearly 100 satellites currently in orbit — close to one-third of the national total — are from Haidian. In quantum information, the district has built the country's first quantum incubator and Beijing's first quantum industrial park.

\n

Furthermore, Beijing has forged a full-cycle capital system integrating government guidance funds, specialized funds and diversified financial services. As of mid-March, eight newly established municipal government guidance funds have supported 84 future industry projects, accounting for 56 percent of all invested initiatives.

\n

On Aug 1, Beijing released fresh measures to establish an investment mechanism for future industries, pledging to leverage the city's strengths in education, science and talent to coordinate resource inputs and boost productivity.

\n

The city will tap into its megacity-scale scenario incubation capacity, rolling out demonstration projects in urban transport, medical care, green energy and public services. It will also focus on planning new scenarios in general AI, humanoid robots, 6G and quantum information.

\n

Beijing will refine its engineering-oriented technology transfer system, encouraging universities and research institutes to collaborate with enterprises on laboratory technology verification and process optimization.

\n

Enterprises will be encouraged to partner with end-users for trials of their yet-to-be-finalized innovations, promoting product iteration and maturation. Innovations first put into use nationwide will receive subsidies.

\n

Looking ahead, Beijing will benchmark global advanced standards to achieve breakthroughs in the architecture and algorithms of large AI models and make landmark progress in key sectors. It will accelerate the design and research of optical chips, devices and modules, said Li Zhilei, an official at the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.

\n

Meanwhile, the city will conduct forward-looking research on AI-enabled fusion technology and speed up the industrialization of major achievements such as high-temperature superconducting magnets and iron-based superconducting materials.

\n

haonan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e534fed50ccabe1517918.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "06d6803c6727d1860ccc5a99919356dc", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - Capital maps humanoid future at 2025 World Robot Conference", + "description": "
\n

Visitors interact with an intelligent robot imitating Confucius at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

Since robots are a crucial driving force in developing new quality productive forces and shaping an intelligent lifestyle, Beijing has been leveraging its technological and talent strengths to accelerate the development of common technologies, expand application scenarios, build industry exchange platforms, and continuously enhance the supply of essential resources in this field.

\n

As a result, the city's robotics industry ranks among the top in China, Beijing Mayor Yin Yong said at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Robot Conference.

\n

The event, held from Aug 8 to 12, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

It featured an exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters, comprising three main halls focused on innovation, application, and technology.

\n

Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies showcased more than 1,500 exhibits, with over 100 new products making their debut. Among the participants were 50 humanoid robot companies, the highest number among similar exhibitions worldwide.

\n

In the exhibition area of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics, different models of heterogeneous robots carried out cross-scenario collaborative operations through the coordination of Huisi Kaiwu, the world's first general embodied intelligence platform.

\n

Experts noted that this breaks the traditional barrier of "one machine for one post", marking an evolution from individual intelligence to group intelligence.

\n

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation in the United States, witnessed remarkable changes at this year's conference, one of the most noticeable being the significant increase in international participants. He added that since its inception, the conference has now grown into a truly global event.

\n

Today, the robotics industry is on the verge of large-scale industrialization. The guiding opinions on the innovative development of humanoid robots, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, state that by 2027, the humanoid robot industry is expected to achieve larger-scale growth, with related products deeply integrated into the real economy and becoming an important engine for economic growth.

\n

In response, Beijing aims to build an internationally influential hub for robotics innovation. It will collaborate with Tianjin and Hebei to strategically position key components, promoting the gradual development of high-level, large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.

\n

It also plans to establish the first national-level testing and verification platform for humanoid robots, continuously enhance the brand influence of major events such as the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games, and take the lead in setting up specialized robot service institutions to become a global benchmark city for human-robot collaboration.

\n

As for the World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing is hosting the event at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon". A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, featuring over 500 humanoid robots, will compete in 487 events, including running, basketball, dance, martial arts, and industrial material handling.

\n

The "Panda Eye" training base — the world's first professional venue for humanoid robot football — was recently officially unveiled. Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Games' organizing committee, said its semi-transparent design allows precise control of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.

\n

The base can create a laboratory-level stable competitive environment for robots while allowing natural sunlight, moonlight, and starlight to shine through, he added.

\n

Located on the southwestern side of the "Ice Ribbon", the ROBOLAND camp is expected to become a future hub for the humanoid robot industry. It is designed to promote domestic and international industrial cooperation and exchange, supporting the sustainable development of the robotics sector.

\n

", + "content": "
\n

Visitors interact with an intelligent robot imitating Confucius at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

Since robots are a crucial driving force in developing new quality productive forces and shaping an intelligent lifestyle, Beijing has been leveraging its technological and talent strengths to accelerate the development of common technologies, expand application scenarios, build industry exchange platforms, and continuously enhance the supply of essential resources in this field.

\n

As a result, the city's robotics industry ranks among the top in China, Beijing Mayor Yin Yong said at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Robot Conference.

\n

The event, held from Aug 8 to 12, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

It featured an exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters, comprising three main halls focused on innovation, application, and technology.

\n

Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies showcased more than 1,500 exhibits, with over 100 new products making their debut. Among the participants were 50 humanoid robot companies, the highest number among similar exhibitions worldwide.

\n

In the exhibition area of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics, different models of heterogeneous robots carried out cross-scenario collaborative operations through the coordination of Huisi Kaiwu, the world's first general embodied intelligence platform.

\n

Experts noted that this breaks the traditional barrier of "one machine for one post", marking an evolution from individual intelligence to group intelligence.

\n

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation in the United States, witnessed remarkable changes at this year's conference, one of the most noticeable being the significant increase in international participants. He added that since its inception, the conference has now grown into a truly global event.

\n

Today, the robotics industry is on the verge of large-scale industrialization. The guiding opinions on the innovative development of humanoid robots, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, state that by 2027, the humanoid robot industry is expected to achieve larger-scale growth, with related products deeply integrated into the real economy and becoming an important engine for economic growth.

\n

In response, Beijing aims to build an internationally influential hub for robotics innovation. It will collaborate with Tianjin and Hebei to strategically position key components, promoting the gradual development of high-level, large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.

\n

It also plans to establish the first national-level testing and verification platform for humanoid robots, continuously enhance the brand influence of major events such as the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games, and take the lead in setting up specialized robot service institutions to become a global benchmark city for human-robot collaboration.

\n

As for the World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing is hosting the event at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon". A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, featuring over 500 humanoid robots, will compete in 487 events, including running, basketball, dance, martial arts, and industrial material handling.

\n

The "Panda Eye" training base — the world's first professional venue for humanoid robot football — was recently officially unveiled. Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Games' organizing committee, said its semi-transparent design allows precise control of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.

\n

The base can create a laboratory-level stable competitive environment for robots while allowing natural sunlight, moonlight, and starlight to shine through, he added.

\n

Located on the southwestern side of the "Ice Ribbon", the ROBOLAND camp is expected to become a future hub for the humanoid robot industry. It is designed to promote domestic and international industrial cooperation and exchange, supporting the sustainable development of the robotics sector.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e5353ed50ccabe1517919.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "2e988ea2eafc2b801b772bf4b16f3222", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - City drives forward development of autonomous vehicle technology", + "description": "

An autonomous car drives through the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

\n

Beijing is taking the lead in advancing autonomous driving technology in China. The city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone has expanded from just two roads to 60 square kilometers in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, and 600 sq km across three districts. This expansion has significantly increased the number of test vehicles, total safe driving mileage, and diversity of scenarios.

\n

In E-Town, driverless minibuses are in operation. On a typical 5-km route, they can identify traffic lights and give way to pedestrians without human control. They can also anticipate and respond to sudden stops by other vehicles and seamlessly interact with various unmanned vehicles, such as passenger cars, delivery vehicles, and patrol cars.

\n

In September 2020, Beijing launched the construction of China's first high-level autopilot zone, providing an urban-level testing platform for this emerging technology. So far, the demonstration zone has implemented eight driving scenarios and attracted 35 autonomous driving enterprises, with cumulative mileage exceeding 38 million km.

\n

Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing South Railway Station have also introduced regular autonomous shuttle services, offering travelers a smart, efficient option for catching flights and high-speed trains.

\n

"Following the demonstration zone, Beijing has accelerated the establishment of the country's first intelligent connected vehicle policy pilot zone, accelerating the testing of new technologies, scenarios, products and models," said a spokesperson from the city's autonomous driving office.

\n

As part of Beijing's broader initiative to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, local autonomous vehicle enterprises are expanding overseas. For instance, Uisee, a leading company in the sector, has deployed driverless buses in six countries and regions, achieving a cumulative driverless mileage of 5.8 million km. The company's buses now operate in over 20 airports worldwide, including Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Changi Airport in Singapore.

\n

Autonomous driving is just one facet of Beijing's ambition to become a leading AI city. At the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, researchers are pushing the boundaries of multimodal world models.

\n

"The key for AI to truly evolve to the next stage is transitioning from the digital world to the physical world. We are trying to answer a more cutting-edge and grand proposition: how to make AI truly perceive, understand, and influence the physical world," said Wang Zhongyuan, dean of the academy.

\n

Han Jian, director of the information technology department at the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission, said the city is committed to fostering original innovation; exploring frontier fields such as embodied intelligence and AI-powered healthcare; and strengthening the technological reserves needed for future industries.

\n

By 2024, the capital was home to more than 2,400 AI enterprises, with a core industrial scale nearing 350 billion yuan ($48.7 billion), accounting for over half of the national total.

\n

In the future, Beijing aims to become a globally influential hub for AI innovation and a new growth engine for the industry, delivering advances that benefit people worldwide, according to local officials.

\n

", + "content": "

An autonomous car drives through the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

\n

Beijing is taking the lead in advancing autonomous driving technology in China. The city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone has expanded from just two roads to 60 square kilometers in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, and 600 sq km across three districts. This expansion has significantly increased the number of test vehicles, total safe driving mileage, and diversity of scenarios.

\n

In E-Town, driverless minibuses are in operation. On a typical 5-km route, they can identify traffic lights and give way to pedestrians without human control. They can also anticipate and respond to sudden stops by other vehicles and seamlessly interact with various unmanned vehicles, such as passenger cars, delivery vehicles, and patrol cars.

\n

In September 2020, Beijing launched the construction of China's first high-level autopilot zone, providing an urban-level testing platform for this emerging technology. So far, the demonstration zone has implemented eight driving scenarios and attracted 35 autonomous driving enterprises, with cumulative mileage exceeding 38 million km.

\n

Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing South Railway Station have also introduced regular autonomous shuttle services, offering travelers a smart, efficient option for catching flights and high-speed trains.

\n

"Following the demonstration zone, Beijing has accelerated the establishment of the country's first intelligent connected vehicle policy pilot zone, accelerating the testing of new technologies, scenarios, products and models," said a spokesperson from the city's autonomous driving office.

\n

As part of Beijing's broader initiative to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, local autonomous vehicle enterprises are expanding overseas. For instance, Uisee, a leading company in the sector, has deployed driverless buses in six countries and regions, achieving a cumulative driverless mileage of 5.8 million km. The company's buses now operate in over 20 airports worldwide, including Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Changi Airport in Singapore.

\n

Autonomous driving is just one facet of Beijing's ambition to become a leading AI city. At the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, researchers are pushing the boundaries of multimodal world models.

\n

"The key for AI to truly evolve to the next stage is transitioning from the digital world to the physical world. We are trying to answer a more cutting-edge and grand proposition: how to make AI truly perceive, understand, and influence the physical world," said Wang Zhongyuan, dean of the academy.

\n

Han Jian, director of the information technology department at the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission, said the city is committed to fostering original innovation; exploring frontier fields such as embodied intelligence and AI-powered healthcare; and strengthening the technological reserves needed for future industries.

\n

By 2024, the capital was home to more than 2,400 AI enterprises, with a core industrial scale nearing 350 billion yuan ($48.7 billion), accounting for over half of the national total.

\n

In the future, Beijing aims to become a globally influential hub for AI innovation and a new growth engine for the industry, delivering advances that benefit people worldwide, according to local officials.

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e5357ed50ccabe151791a.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "109f4105eb9898e7e19687100761d986", + "highlights": [] + }, + { + "title": "013BUSINESS - Space info sector hitting new orbits", + "description": "

A view of the booth of Geovis Technology Co Ltd during an expo in Nanchang, Jiangxi province.

\n

China is accelerating investment in the new and fast-growing space information — or "space computing" — sector which it sees as a future trillion-yuan driver of economic growth, with leading firms joining forces to develop the futuristic technology, which aims to process massive volumes of satellite and aerial data while in orbit.

\n

Geovis Technology Co Ltd, a Chinese geospatial services provider, recently signed a framework agreement with supercomputer manufacturer Sugon to jointly build what they call an "open and inclusive space computing network". The planned network will connect users' devices to satellites, space-based infrastructure and ground platforms, forming a space-ground integrated intelligent computing architecture.

\n

Shao Zongyou, president of Geovis, said in a recent interview with China Daily that computing in space could soon move from concept to reality. "Once the space computing network is completed, it will enhance global internet access capacity and stability, supporting applications such as remote work, telemedicine, online education, emergency communications and rural digital development," Shao said.

\n

The ambition is driven in part by the rapid expansion of satellite constellations and the rising sophistication of payloads.

\n

"With tens of thousands of satellites planned in the coming years and ever-higher payload and resolution demands, massive data — and thus computing needs — will surge," Shao said.

\n

"Transmission methods like microwaves are slower than many home networks, while laser communication is too weather-dependent. The ideal is to compute in space, then send only the processed results back to earth," he added.

\n

The space information sector, which spans navigation, weather forecasting, urban planning and resource exploration, has been developing rapidly under policy support, alongside China's push into the low-altitude economy and commercial spaceflight.

\n

Over the past year, China has introduced a group of policies to stimulate low-altitude industries. These include regulations on unmanned aircraft flight management that took effect in January and a roadmap released in March for upgrading general aviation equipment through 2030.

\n

Wu Yirong, academic dean and researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said: "China's aerospace information industry is integrating into all aspects of social production and everyday life at an unprecedented speed and depth. It is creating enormous economic value and social benefits."

\n

For Geovis, the deal with Sugon marks a strategic shift from its established strengths in digital earth, AI, big data and cloud integration into the more technically demanding realm of space-based computation.

\n

The two companies plan to develop high-performance, low-power high-reliability core components, build a space computing network, and integrate with China's national computing platforms. They will also explore industry standards and work to coordinate an ecosystem of partners.

\n

Shao said the aim is to upgrade the current one-way satellite "data collection service" into a two-way "computing-as-a-service" model. This would allow for in-orbit intelligent processing linked to deep ground-based applications, potentially opening new commercial opportunities in areas such as real-time Earth observation, emergency disaster response and global broadband coverage.

\n

Yet the road ahead is challenging. Shao said that deploying the same computing power in space could cost up to 1,000 times more than on the ground. Moreover, "space weather", including high-energy particles, radiation and temperature extremes, can damage electronic components and degrade performance over time.

\n

Despite these difficulties, Geovis sees space computing as a strategic imperative with long-term returns. "Three to five years may yield no returns," Shao said. "But for national capability and the future of space industries, this must be done."

\n

Deng Maicun, former secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said China's role in the field has transformed. "In recent years, China's aerospace information sector has made a remarkable leap from a follower to a front-runner, and in some areas even a leader, becoming a new engine for the development of the digital economy."

\n

chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "content": "

A view of the booth of Geovis Technology Co Ltd during an expo in Nanchang, Jiangxi province.

\n

China is accelerating investment in the new and fast-growing space information — or "space computing" — sector which it sees as a future trillion-yuan driver of economic growth, with leading firms joining forces to develop the futuristic technology, which aims to process massive volumes of satellite and aerial data while in orbit.

\n

Geovis Technology Co Ltd, a Chinese geospatial services provider, recently signed a framework agreement with supercomputer manufacturer Sugon to jointly build what they call an "open and inclusive space computing network". The planned network will connect users' devices to satellites, space-based infrastructure and ground platforms, forming a space-ground integrated intelligent computing architecture.

\n

Shao Zongyou, president of Geovis, said in a recent interview with China Daily that computing in space could soon move from concept to reality. "Once the space computing network is completed, it will enhance global internet access capacity and stability, supporting applications such as remote work, telemedicine, online education, emergency communications and rural digital development," Shao said.

\n

The ambition is driven in part by the rapid expansion of satellite constellations and the rising sophistication of payloads.

\n

"With tens of thousands of satellites planned in the coming years and ever-higher payload and resolution demands, massive data — and thus computing needs — will surge," Shao said.

\n

"Transmission methods like microwaves are slower than many home networks, while laser communication is too weather-dependent. The ideal is to compute in space, then send only the processed results back to earth," he added.

\n

The space information sector, which spans navigation, weather forecasting, urban planning and resource exploration, has been developing rapidly under policy support, alongside China's push into the low-altitude economy and commercial spaceflight.

\n

Over the past year, China has introduced a group of policies to stimulate low-altitude industries. These include regulations on unmanned aircraft flight management that took effect in January and a roadmap released in March for upgrading general aviation equipment through 2030.

\n

Wu Yirong, academic dean and researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said: "China's aerospace information industry is integrating into all aspects of social production and everyday life at an unprecedented speed and depth. It is creating enormous economic value and social benefits."

\n

For Geovis, the deal with Sugon marks a strategic shift from its established strengths in digital earth, AI, big data and cloud integration into the more technically demanding realm of space-based computation.

\n

The two companies plan to develop high-performance, low-power high-reliability core components, build a space computing network, and integrate with China's national computing platforms. They will also explore industry standards and work to coordinate an ecosystem of partners.

\n

Shao said the aim is to upgrade the current one-way satellite "data collection service" into a two-way "computing-as-a-service" model. This would allow for in-orbit intelligent processing linked to deep ground-based applications, potentially opening new commercial opportunities in areas such as real-time Earth observation, emergency disaster response and global broadband coverage.

\n

Yet the road ahead is challenging. Shao said that deploying the same computing power in space could cost up to 1,000 times more than on the ground. Moreover, "space weather", including high-energy particles, radiation and temperature extremes, can damage electronic components and degrade performance over time.

\n

Despite these difficulties, Geovis sees space computing as a strategic imperative with long-term returns. "Three to five years may yield no returns," Shao said. "But for national capability and the future of space industries, this must be done."

\n

Deng Maicun, former secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said China's role in the field has transformed. "In recent years, China's aerospace information sector has made a remarkable leap from a follower to a front-runner, and in some areas even a leader, becoming a new engine for the development of the digital economy."

\n

chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", + "category": "", + "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_013_689e535bed50ccabe151791b.htm#013BUSINESS", + "creator": "", + "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", + "enclosure": "", + "enclosureType": "", + "image": "", + "id": "", + "language": "", + "folder": "双语", + "feed": "ChinaDaily", + "read": false, + "favorite": false, + "created": false, + "tags": [], + "hash": "2f9d1f8675add404e48065afecbf47b9", + "highlights": [] + }, { "title": "下个假日遥遥无期，和划水学教授水獭复习如何科学摸鱼", "description": "这么重要的主题，之前怎么能没有整理一个专题出来呢！查看全文", @@ -323,28 +2083,6 @@ "hash": "5e29d3e78fbb6a24d97794881f2e4710", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！ -转自知乎", - "description": "长期以来没有找到符合自己需求的书籍管理工具，手机APP和Excel各有其局限，笔者一开始是使用notion建立个人图书馆，使用的过程中发现notion的文档与文档之间的关联性较差，恰好Obsidian支持双链功能，故此尝试在Obsidian建立个人图书馆，效果图如下： 本文将通过Douban插件快速获取图书信息，并通过Dataview处理图书信息，并在Minimal主题中显示。 前期准备 Obsidian插件——Dataview Obsidian插件——Douban Obsi […]", - "content": "

长期以来没有找到符合自己需求的书籍管理工具，手机APP和Excel各有其局限，笔者一开始是使用notion建立个人图书馆，使用的过程中发现notion的文档与文档之间的关联性较差，恰好Obsidian支持双链功能，故此尝试在Obsidian建立个人图书馆，效果图如下：

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

本文将通过Douban插件快速获取图书信息，并通过Dataview处理图书信息，并在Minimal主题中显示。

\n

前期准备

\n\n

下载和安装主题

\n

在线安装（需要科学上网）

\n\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

离线安装

\n\n

下载和安装插件

\n

在线安装（需要科学上网）

\n\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

离线安装

\n\n

配置Douban插件

\n

登陆豆瓣账号

\n

点击【登陆】按钮，将出现网页弹窗，输入豆瓣的账户和密码后并进行登陆，登陆成功后网页弹窗将关闭

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

设置快捷键

\n

当需要录入多本图书时，设置一个快捷键可以提高效率。点击【快捷键】菜单，找到“Douban：搜索豆瓣并创建文档”，笔者设置的快捷键为“F2”

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

创建并设置模板

\n

使用插件生成的图书文档包含许多的属性，其中有些属性可能是我们不需要的，所以我们将创建模板，使生成的图书文档包含的属性都是我们所需要的。

\n

1.开启模板功能

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

2.设置模板内容

\n

在根目录下创建文件夹，命名为“模板”，在该文件夹下创建文件，命名为“图书模板”，该文档的内容如下

\n
---\ntags:\n  - books\nauthor: "{{author}}"\nscoreStar: "{{scoreStar}}"\nimage: "{{imageData.url}}"\ndesc: "{{desc}}"\n---\n
\n

tags:表示文档的标签，这里的标签设置为“books”

\n

author、scoreStar、image、desc分别表示作者、评分、封面、简介。如果需要加入其他的属性，可参考下图

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

3.设置Douban插件生成的模板。进入Douban插件设置页面，在“书籍模板文件”中输入刚才创建的图书模板路径

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

通过插件创建图书文档

\n

点击快捷键，将出现弹窗，在输入框中输入图书的名称，点击【搜索】按钮，将出现搜索结果，选择其中的一条结果后，将在根目录下自动创建“book”文件夹，打开该文件夹即可看到该图书的文档。如果需要创建图书文档，重复以上步骤即可

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

使用模板生成的文档

\n

\"使用Obsidian打造个人图书馆！

\n

使用 Dataview 插件整理书籍

\n

根据以上步骤即可实现图书信息的录入，所有的图书文档将保存在“book”文件夹内，接下来就可以使用 Dataview 插件将图书信息以表格或列表的形式展示出来

\n

1.创建一个文件，用于书架展示

\n

创建文件后，在文件加入以下内容，表示显示的样式为卡片（注意需要将主题切换为Minimal才有卡片的样式效果）

\n
---\ncssclasses:\n  - cards\n---\n
\n

2.复制以下代码创建表格展示图书信息

\n
```dataview\ntable ("![](" + image + ")") as "封面",\n"作者:"+author,\n"类型:"+type,\n"评分:"+ scoreStar\nfrom #books\n
\n
\n*   “table”表明生成的是表格，此外也可以改成“list”表示生成列表\n*   "作者:"+author,"类型:"+type……表示表格中要展示的属性\n*   “from #books”表示搜索关键词为“books”的文档。\n\ndataview的强大之处在于通过简单的指令语句和函数，可以很方便的实现信息可视化，完成诸如排序、分类统计等很多功能。\n\n*   点击预览，可查看效果图如下。可以根据自己的喜好设置模板中的字段以及表格中显示的字段，也可以利用已有的信息进行简单的计算或分类\n*   点击书名可跳转到对应书籍的文件，方便修改信息、记录笔记等\n\n![v2-9f9b51f2020f8fd18c421810cc179483_1440w](https://joyimg.cpolar.top/i/2025/07/04/6867af633dd13.png)\n\n如果显示失败，可以参考文档的内容是否如下：\n\n​\n\n![v2-a8ba0b919deb598309b416c8a9f8e00f_1440w](https://joyimg.cpolar.top/i/2025/07/04/6867af6449f04.png)
\n", - "category": "系统技术", - "link": "https://joyagain.me/2025/07/04/%e4%bd%bf%e7%94%a8obsidian%e6%89%93%e9%80%a0%e4%b8%aa%e4%ba%ba%e5%9b%be%e4%b9%a6%e9%a6%86%ef%bc%81-%e8%bd%ac%e8%87%aa%e7%9f%a5%e4%b9%8e-2/", - "creator": "Again", - "pubDate": "Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:40:26 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "zh", - "folder": "博客", - "feed": "我的博客", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "9c86b6bf2d777e97ba17e7518628fb7f", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "回不去的童年", "description": "*绘画/张石", @@ -367,28 +2105,6 @@ "hash": "35fc83539ea635542fcbf4e387dfced3", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "Progressive Web App(PWA)", - "description": "一、前期介绍 1、为什么要将PWA作为本次的技术分享 2017年11月份，谷歌在上海举办了一个开发者大会，期间在很多会场都有关于PWA的介绍，作者认为谷歌在致力于推行这项技术，那么技术上还是很先进的，于是有了如下分享。 2、简单介绍 PWA的中文名叫做渐进式网页应用，早在2014年， W3C 公布过 Service Worker 的相关草案，但是其在生产环境被 Chrome 支持是在 2015 年。因此，如果我们把 PWA 的关键技术之一 Service Worker 的出现 […]", - "content": "

一、前期介绍

\n

1、为什么要将PWA作为本次的技术分享

\n

2017年11月份，谷歌在上海举办了一个开发者大会，期间在很多会场都有关于PWA的介绍，作者认为谷歌在致力于推行这项技术，那么技术上还是很先进的，于是有了如下分享。

\n

2、简单介绍

\n

PWA的中文名叫做渐进式网页应用，早在2014年， W3C 公布过 Service Worker 的相关草案，但是其在生产环境被 Chrome 支持是在 2015 年。因此，如果我们把 PWA 的关键技术之一 Service Worker 的出现作为 PWA 的诞生时间，那就应该是 2015 年。

\n

自 2015 年以来，PWA 相关的技术不断升级优化，在用户体验和用户留存两方面都提供了非常好的解决方案。PWA 可以将 Web 和 App 各自的优势融合在一起：渐进式、可响应、可离线、实现类似 App 的交互、即时更新、安全、可以被搜索引擎检索、可推送、可安装、可链接。

\n

需要特别说明的是，PWA** 不是特指某一项技术，而是应用了多项技术的 Web App。其核心技术包括 App Manifest、Service Worker、Web Push，等等。**

\n

3、为什么W3C和谷歌在推广这项技术

\n

这就要从前端的现状说起：

\n

Native APP 用起来很流畅，但是也有其天然的基因缺陷：

\n
\n\n
\n

WEB前端虽然天生具有开放的基因，但是很多时候页面会卡顿，用户体验不佳。虽然社区之前也做过很多努力，例如virtual dom、spa、混合编程、用canvas将整个页面画出来，用户体验也有了很大的改善，但是仍然无法解决几个重要的问题：

\n
\n\n
\n

W3C和谷歌看到了这些问题，于是推出了PWA。

\n

4、PWA的核心目标

\n

PWA的核心目标就是提升 Web App 的性能，改善 Web App 的用户体验。媲美native的流畅体验，将网络之长与应用之长相结合。

\n

二、特点

\n

1、PWA的特点

\n

PWA具有以下一些特点：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

这边有一个关于PWA特点的列表清单，有兴趣的同学可以点进去看看.

\n

2、特点详解

\n

（1）、可安装

\n

1、可安装指的是可以像原生APP在主屏幕上留有图标。

\n

2、但是这需要我们提供 Web app manifest，manifest.json 是一个简单的JSON文件，我们在 html 页面如下引用他：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

它描述了我们的图标在主屏幕上如何显示，以及图标点击进去的启动页是什么，它的JSON格式如下所示：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

其中：

\n
\n\n
\n

关于manifest.json里字段更加具体的含义，感兴趣的同学可以参考MDN文档或者谷歌开发者文档里的这篇文章

\n

3、实际上 豆瓣移动端就是一个PWA应用，如果我们用高版本的浏览器打开，就会发现有横幅提示，不过需要注意的是，IOS似乎还不支持，以下作者用安卓手机来做一个演示：

\n

打开豆瓣后，浏览器会提示添加到主屏幕：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

点击确定后，他会提示添加成功，然后在主屏幕上留有一个豆瓣的图标。

\n

\"Progressive

\n

\"Progressive

\n

（2）、离线使用

\n

1、PWA 另一项令人兴奋的特性就是可以离线使用,其背后用到的技术是 Service worker ;

\n

2、Service worker实际上是一段脚本，在后台运行。作为一个独立的线程，运行环境与普通脚本不同，所以不能直接参与 Web 交互行为。Service Worker 的出现是正是为了使得 Web App 也可以做到像 Native App 那样可以离线使用、消息推送的功能。

\n

我们可以把Service worker当做是一种客户端代理，

\n

\"Progressive

\n

3、我们来看看如何注册一个 Service Worker

\n

\"Progressive

\n

关于Service Worker更加详细的介绍，感兴趣的同学可以参考MDN文档或者Github上的Basic Service Worker Sample这篇介绍。

\n

4、 当然 Service Worker 也有生命周期，参考下图：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

关于 Service Worker 生命周期的详细介绍可以参考下面这张图：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

关于Service Worker 生命周期更加详细的介绍，感兴趣的同学可以参考MDN文档

\n

（3）、消息推送

\n

消息推送具体可以参考谷歌的官方教程Your First Web Push Notification,里面有详细的代码Demo和说明，以及相应的后台配置（带好梯子）。

\n

3、开发者如何了解是否具备这些特点

\n

说了这么多，那我们开发者如何了解一个网页是否具备了 PWA 的一些特点呢？

\n

这时候谷歌开发者工具可以帮上我们的忙，在 Chrome浏览器的开发者工具里有一个Audits面板，它可以帮我们检测网页是否具备了PWA的一些特点：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

三、有哪些企业已经在使用PWA？

\n

1、国内已经有豆瓣、饿了么使用了部分PWA技术；

\n

2、国外用PWA的企业相对较多，例如Twitter、Filpboard;

\n

3、特别需要注意的是Twitter ，Twitter 在 2017 年上线了 Twitter Lite PWA，其获得了相当惊人的收益：

\n
\n\n
\n

Twitter Lite 能取得这样的成绩，归功于 PWA 的新技术和用户体验至上的设计原则：它通过 Service Worker 缓存文件，让页面可以离线，同时降低网络消耗；通过 Web Push 接受服务器推送的消息；采用 App Shell 的设计模型，配合 Service Worker 能让页面瞬间展现。

\n

4、另外一些采用了PWA的网站可以参考这个链接

\n

四、代码细节

\n

1、代码可以参考的是谷歌的官方教程

\n

1、Your First Progressive Web App会帮我们了解如何从头构建一个PWA应用。 2、Debugging Service Workers会辅导我们如何调试Service Worker。

\n

2、缓存策略

\n

有缓存可以优化用户体验，但是如果没有合理的缓存策略，我们会发现我们的网站将会很难更新。

\n

在用户重新加载新的Service Worker的时候，我们需要将之前旧的资源文件都删掉,如下图所示：

\n

\"Progressive

\n

更多的缓存策略有兴趣的同学可以参考这篇文章 -- The offline cookbook

\n

3、官方工具

\n

除了前面提到的手工编写 Service Worker 脚本, Google 提供了 sw-toolbox 和 sw-precache 两个工具方便快速生成 service-worker.js 文件:

\n
\n\n
\n

五、小结

\n

Progressive Web App仍处于初级阶段，国内普及度还不够，但我们不可忽视其背后的的技术，以及对前端全新的定位。或许它会像十年前的AJAX那样重新改变前端的生态。

\n

【转自网络】

\n

参考文章（部分链接需要带好梯子）

\n

谷歌开发者网站关于PWA的搜索结果

\n

Your First Progressive Web App

\n

Exemplary Progressive Web App Checklist

\n

The offline cookbook

\n

Your First Web Push Notification

\n

Debugging Service Workers

\n

PWA网站清单列表

\n

PWA是否能带来新一轮大前端技术洗牌？

\n

PWA 入门: 理解和创建 Service Worker 脚本

\n

web-app-manifest

\n

Basic Service Worker Sample

\n

'ServiceWorker'MDN文档

\n

'ServiceWorker'MDN文档

\n

'Using_Service_Workers'MDN文档

\n", - "category": "系统技术", - "link": "https://joyagain.me/2025/05/29/progressive-web-apppwa/", - "creator": "Again", - "pubDate": "Thu, 29 May 2025 03:15:12 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "zh", - "folder": "博客", - "feed": "我的博客", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "7eb605f2f7855ad45e64e364eb14a32d", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "发现一个奇怪的现象：夫妻之间凡是感情不和的，大都“五感不通”", "description": "听过这样一句话：“婚姻是围城，三观不合的人困于其中，既无法亲近，也难以脱身，只能在彼此消耗中苦苦挣扎。” 年少时，总以为找个三观契合的人，婚姻就会幸福。 可现实是，哪怕三观一致，也会因生活方式不同而争执不断，频繁冷战，最终相看生厌。 直到后来才明白，好的婚姻，不仅在于想法一致，更在于五感相通。 一个眼神、一句肯定、一次倾听、一个拥抱、一分理解……这些细微之处，才是感情长久的养分。 看见对方，比争对错更重要 有句话说：“爱情是一颗蜜糖，会不断放大对方的优点；婚姻是现实，会放大对 […]", @@ -411,28 +2127,6 @@ "hash": "9728f15dd91d2a3640e9e0f9d0243462", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "为什么中国古代只有朱元璋做到了从南到北统一全国？", - "description": "在中国古代历史长河中，“由北向南”统一天下几乎是铁律。 从秦汉到隋唐，再到元清，北方政权始终占据压倒性优势。 明朝的朱元璋却打破了这一规律，成为唯一从南方起兵并成功统一全国的帝王。 为何其他南方政权屡战屡败，唯独朱元璋能逆天改命？ 一、北方霸权的千年根基：为何“由南统北”难如登天？ 在朱元璋之前，东晋的桓温、刘裕，南朝的刘义隆，甚至南宋的岳飞，都曾试图北伐却功亏一篑。 其背后是北方政权不可撼动的三大优势： 1、经济与人口的绝对碾压 唐朝以前，黄河流域是中国的经济中心。北方土地 […]", - "content": "

在中国古代历史长河中，“由北向南”统一天下几乎是铁律。

\n

从秦汉到隋唐，再到元清，北方政权始终占据压倒性优势。

\n

明朝的朱元璋却打破了这一规律，成为唯一从南方起兵并成功统一全国的帝王。

\n

为何其他南方政权屡战屡败，唯独朱元璋能逆天改命？

\n

\"为什么中国古代只有朱元璋做到了从南到北统一全国？\"

\n

一、北方霸权的千年根基：为何“由南统北”难如登天？

\n

在朱元璋之前，东晋的桓温、刘裕，南朝的刘义隆，甚至南宋的岳飞，都曾试图北伐却功亏一篑。

\n

其背后是北方政权不可撼动的三大优势：

\n

1、经济与人口的绝对碾压

\n

唐朝以前，黄河流域是中国的经济中心。北方土地开发成熟，人口稠密，仅三国时期曹魏的人口就超过孙吴和蜀汉的总和。

\n

农业发达带来充足的粮草和兵源，而南方长期“刀耕火种”，直到南宋才完成经济重心南移。

\n

2、骑兵霸权的军事代差

\n

冷兵器时代，骑兵是战场之王。北方拥有广袤牧场，战马数量和品质远超南方。

\n

南宋岳家军拼尽全力仅能组建万人骑兵，而金军动辄以数万铁骑冲锋，马匹高度、铠甲防护均占优。

\n

南方水网密布的地形更限制了骑兵机动性，反成劣势。

\n

3、地理与气候的天然屏障

\n

北伐需跨越淮河、黄河，冬季严寒对南方军队是致命考验。

\n

北方政权可“坚壁清野”，烧毁农田、断粮道，而南方补给线一旦被截，溃败如山倒。

\n

刘裕北伐因后方内乱被迫回师，桓温因粮尽焚船撤退，皆是明证。

\n

\"为什么中国古代只有朱元璋做到了从南到北统一全国？\"

\n

二、朱元璋的逆袭：天时、地利、人和

\n

朱元璋的成功绝非偶然，而是多重历史条件与个人能力的共振：

\n

1、经济重心南移：南方终于“有钱任性”

\n

南宋时期，“苏湖熟，天下足”的谚语已印证江南的经济地位。

\n

元朝依赖海运将南方粮食北运，朱元璋占据江南后，不仅粮草无忧，还能通过海运高效补给前线。

\n

反观元末北方因战乱和黄河水患，经济凋敝，此消彼长下，南方首次具备碾压北方的物质基础。

\n

2、元朝的内乱与衰落：对手自毁长城

\n

元朝后期内斗不休，军阀混战，对南方起义军“放任自流”。

\n

朱元璋击败陈友谅、张士诚时，元廷甚至无暇干预。

\n

曾经的蒙古铁骑因腐化丧失战斗力，连马匹都“自甘堕落”，体型瘦小，不复成吉思汗时代的雄风。

\n

3、战略与执行的教科书级操作

\n

步步为营：朱元璋采纳“高筑墙、广积粮、缓称王”策略，先稳固江南，再北伐中原，避免战线过长。

\n

海运粮道：北伐时沿大运河和海运双线补给，攻山东、取河南，步步为营，避免粮草危机。

\n

民族旗帜：以“驱除胡虏，恢复中华”为口号，激发汉人反抗元朝压迫的民族情绪，赢得民心。

\n

4、精英团队的降维打击

\n

朱元璋麾下的徐达、常遇春等将领堪称“史上最强创业团队”，而元朝名将察罕帖木儿早逝，继任者王保保难堪大任。

\n

\"为什么中国古代只有朱元璋做到了从南到北统一全国？\"

\n

三、对比失败案例：为何别人不行？

\n

1、刘裕：后院失火的悲剧

\n

东晋刘裕北伐一度收复长安，却因谋士刘穆之病逝、担忧后方叛乱，被迫回师建康，错失良机。

\n

2、刘义隆：元嘉草草的教训

\n

南朝刘义隆三次北伐，因战略僵化（只盯河南）、任人唯亲（启用无能的王玄谟）、干预前线指挥，导致“赢得仓皇北顾”。

\n

3、南宋：骑兵短板与政治掣肘

\n

岳飞北伐被“十二道金牌”召回，背后是南宋朝廷对武将的猜忌。即便没有秦桧，南方缺马的问题也注定其难以持久。

\n

\"为什么中国古代只有朱元璋做到了从南到北统一全国？\"

\n

四、历史的启示：朱元璋的不可复制性

\n

朱元璋的成功是天时、地利、人和的极致结合：经济南移完成、对手空前衰弱、战略无懈可击。

\n

此后，民国北伐虽形式上统一中国，但依赖近代化军队和北方军阀分裂，已非冷兵器时代的逻辑。

\n

可以说，朱元璋的奇迹是古代中国地理、经济、军事格局剧变的产物，更是个人能力在历史夹缝中的爆发。

\n

结语：

\n

历史没有必然，只有偶然与必然的交织。

\n

朱元璋的“由南统北”，既是对北方千年霸权的颠覆，也印证了“时势造英雄”的真理。

\n

当我们回望那些失败的北伐者，或许会感叹：不是他们不够强，而是朱元璋的剧本，实在难以复刻。

\n

【转自网络】

\n", - "category": "人文历史", - "link": "https://joyagain.me/2025/05/27/wei-shen-me-zhong-guo-gu-dai-zhi-you-zhu-yuan-zhan/", - "creator": "Again", - "pubDate": "Tue, 27 May 2025 12:21:36 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "zh", - "folder": "博客", - "feed": "我的博客", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3eb98f8ba07190ee1af92f619a345f23", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "本月玩什么 | 咚奇刚 蕉力全开、改善：工厂物语、Wheel World", "description": "欢迎来到「本月玩什么」，本栏目将从作者个人角度出发，独立挑选一些本月新发售的游戏作品/内容做简要介绍、评论，不保证收录覆盖面，且并非每一款都是笔者推荐游玩的，主要涵盖PlayStation、Xbox、 ...查看全文", @@ -776,28 +2470,6 @@ "hash": "cc05dd303f99b28b400c1b4203745a87", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "一年来改错，越用错越多：HMD Skyline 一年主力使用评测", - "description": "HMD Skyline 这次在一年里把能明显影响到使用的软件和硬件故障都「来了一个遍」。查看全文", - "content": "HMD Skyline 这次在一年里把能明显影响到使用的软件和硬件故障都「来了一个遍」。查看全文", - "category": "", - "link": "https://sspai.com/post/101718", - "creator": "晓浙Jillies", - "pubDate": "Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:30:48 +0800", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "zh", - "folder": "资讯", - "feed": "少数派", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "2b9833305aa822324daa6d6175057a57", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "现在的中国男人为啥大多不戴帽子了？", "description": "




本 文 约 6800 字
阅 读 需 要 20 分 钟


这些年来，时尚潮流来了又去，戴帽子的习惯似乎也在不经意间发生着改变。回顾20世纪60-80年代的老照片，还可以看到许多赵本山同款鸭舌帽，和年轻人青睐的草绿色仿军帽。但在几十年后的今天，已经很难找到真正的“群众性”帽子了。



如今，除了军人、警察、医护等职业需要，或是取得学位时履行拨穗仪式，大多数人在正式场合通常不会戴帽子。平时如果戴帽子，主要也是为了保暖、防晒的实际需要，或是和衣服搭配，甚至用来掩盖没洗头等情况。这一习惯和秉承“冠礼”的古代似乎正好相反。

 

为什么现代人，特别是男性不如古人爱戴帽子了？

 

“冠”与“巾”：构成古人头上的风景

 

大概为了修饰脸型，今天的古装剧男主角（清代背景除外）不是潇洒地披散着及腰长发，就是活泼地扎着高马尾，但在现实中，古人并不会以这些发型示人。看似简单的“衣冠”二字，在中国传统文化中被赋予了特殊意义，既是缙绅阶层的代指，又能衍生出文明礼教的含义。

  

究其根源，在宗法制度森严的古代中国，自上而下都需秉承服饰礼制，头上的帽子和身上的着装不仅要满足实际的保暖、装饰功能，更是不同社会地位的直观体现。《礼记》载：

 

“礼义之始在于正容体，齐颜色，顺辞令……故冠而后服备，服备而后容体正，颜色齐，辞令顺。故曰:冠者礼之始也。”



从西周到清代初年，冠帽或巾帻始终是华夏成年男子头顶必备之物。与之对应的“散发”，甚至成为放浪形骸的代称，如袁闳“散发绝世”、李白“散发弄扁舟”等。

 

《说文》对冠的字形和字意做出诠释：

 

“冠，絭也，所以絭发，弁冕之总名也。”

 

冠中的“元”不仅表声，也有“首”的含义，表示冠的作用。《释名》谓：“冠，贯也，所以贯韬发也。”早在周代，“加冠之礼”已经成为贵族男子专属的成年仪式，在二十岁（天子、诸侯可提前至十二岁）举行，改变儿童时梳的“总角”发型，将头发聚拢在头顶束成发髻，髻上戴冠。冠需要用横穿发髻的“簪”和系在下巴下的“缨”来固定，“气昂昂头戴簪缨”便成为显贵者的代指。孔子弟子子路（仲由）任卫国大夫孔悝的邑宰，因反对孔悝叛乱而遭到袭击，交战中冠缨被打断，子路说：“君子死而冠不免。”于是正冠结缨而死，体现出“冠”对于彰显士大夫身份和气节的意义。

 


《后汉书·舆服志》记载的冠式有十九种，后来历代冠式更为多样，形制各异。从周代到西汉，冠的形制还比较小，装饰性大于实用性，《淮南子》总结为“寒不能暖，风不能障，暴不能蔽”。东汉时，冠的形制变大，文官戴“进贤冠”，公侯冠上有三梁，官职越低，梁数越少。武官则戴“武弁大冠”，无需插簪固定。

 


作为礼冠的“冕”，曾是帝王、诸侯、公卿所戴的礼帽，后来专指皇冠。冕由束发的冕圈“武”、绕在颔下固定的冕带“紘”、覆在冕圈上的冕板“延”、延前垂下的玉珠串“旒”组成，周天子之冕十二旒（十二根丝绳，分别串十二枚玉珠），诸侯九旒、上大夫七旒、下大夫五旒。

 



在“礼不下庶人”的古代，平民百姓不能戴冠，但也不能直接袒露着头顶，头巾成为他们必备的覆盖发髻之物，又名“帻”，《仪礼》称：


“二十成人，士冠，庶人巾。”


《方言》记载了头巾的不同别名：


“自关以西，秦、晋之郊曰络头，南楚、江、湘之间曰陌头；自河以北，赵、魏之间曰幧头。”


古代称平民为“黔首”，并不是因为他们头发尚未变白，而是用黑布头巾裹头。“苍头”在战国时原指用青布裹头的军队士卒，汉代因为仆役戴青色头巾，也用此词来代指奴仆，后来才衍生出白头老人的含义。东汉末年，太平道首领张角等发动农民起义，以头裹黄巾作为标志，史称“黄巾军”。甚至在后世道教关于天界的传说里，值勤神将也都是“黄巾力士”。

 

原本地位低下的头巾，随着时间的推移逐渐从民间进入上层，和冠帽悄然融合。汉元帝“额有壮发”，发际线过低，王莽头秃，两人虽然面临的困扰不一样，解决方法却是相同的，都是用巾帻裹住头再戴冠。好在这时冠的形制变大了，可以盖住整个头顶。东汉后期，王公名士“以幅巾为雅”，“袁绍、崔豹之徒，虽为将帅，皆着缣巾”。这和老庄谈玄影响下的不拘礼节的社会风气有一定关系。东汉郭泰（东汉时期名士）的品学为时人所重，一日外出遇雨，折起头巾一角垫着遮雨，人们争相仿效，都将头巾的一角折起来，称为“林宗巾”（郭泰字林宗），侧面体现出头巾在各阶层的普及。


现在熟悉的“帽”字，原本写作“冃（mào）”，含义为“小儿及蛮夷头衣也”，字形也是一顶帽子的形状。北方少数民族的御寒帽子古名“搭耳帽”，用牛皮制作，以羔毛络缝，能够护住头顶和耳朵。赵武灵王实施“胡服骑射”改革，以绫绢仿制搭耳帽，取名“爪牙帽子”，作为赵国军服。汉乐府诗《陌上桑》中，有“少年见罗敷，脱帽著帩头”的诗句，侧面反映出那时的帽子还不登大雅之堂，不如头巾体面。

 


两晋南北朝时期，“帽”已经不局限于便帽，开始具有和“冠”相近的含义。如南朝梁皇帝平时习惯戴白纱帽，百姓戴杂色纱帽，南朝宋的官员戴乌纱帽，隋朝也沿袭此制。但冠与帽毕竟有所区别，即使在古人的口语中帽逐渐取代了冠，诗中“冠”“帽”可为互文，“羞将短发还吹帽，笑倩旁人为正冠”，但在成语中也很难完全替换，比如“怒发冲冠”可以形容愤怒时头发上竖的形态，但“怒发冲帽”别人根本看不见。

 

古代关于帽子最著名的典故之一“侧帽”，来自西魏“八柱国”之一的独孤信，他是北周明帝宇文毓、隋朝开国皇帝隋文帝杨坚的岳父，也是唐高祖李渊的外祖父，在历史上实在罕见。独孤信以“美风仪”著称，在秦州做官时，有一天出城打猎，日暮时骑马入城，帽子被风吹斜了也来不及扶正。很快，全城人都学着他的样子戴帽子，成为独特的风景。《新唐书》称：“天宝初，贵族及士民好为胡服胡帽。”长孙无忌曾用乌羊毛作浑脱毡帽，“浑脱”意为盛装乳酪的牛皮囊。产于扬州的毡帽可能是模仿“胡帽”的创制，唐宪宗时，御史中丞裴度曾遭李师道派来的杀手刺杀，头上挨了一刀，质地厚实的扬州毡帽救了他一命，仅受轻伤。唐代舞女表演从西域传来的“柘枝舞”时，头戴尖顶帽，帽侧缀有铃铛，装饰珠子图案，又名“珠帽”。士人穿便服时多以“乌帽”和“白衣”搭配。



早期头巾的包头方法是从脑后拢起，在前额打结，类似近代陕北农民在头上系手巾的方法。汉代梁冀对头巾进行改制，从前向后包头，折起上角，叫“折上巾”，到北周武帝时，将折上巾裁出四脚（四带），二带系脑后下垂，二带反系头上，发展成巾的一种新类型“襆头”。

 


幞头问世后，经历了材质从软到硬的演变，外形也从头巾变得越来越像帽子。在电影《长安的荔枝》里以反派身份出现的宦官鱼朝恩，曾任“天下观军容宣慰处置使”，专典神策军，权宠一时，其头饰“军容”幞头，时人争效，称为“军容头”。流行头饰“军容头”，应当就是这种权势的视觉展现。



五代末期，更加轻巧的漆纱幞头得以流行，宋代已经直接称幞头为“幞头帽子”。幞头系在脑后的带子，原有“短脚”“长脚”的区别，后来又改制为用竹木或铁丝为骨的硬脚，可以方便地将它们固定成各种形状：平直展开、弯曲、交叉、一上一下、两脚偏向同一侧……显得很有创意。“展脚幞头”是士大夫阶层的象征，伸出的两根长脚可以有效防止官员上朝时交头接耳。明代官员戴的乌纱帽成为幞头最后的一个变体，帽主体由前低后高的两部分组成，称为前屋和后山，后山下固定着两个外伸的帽翅，和幞头帽子的结构相似。

 


元代，在蒙古族服饰的影响下，帽子的种类更为多样，“官民皆戴帽，其檐或圆，或前圆后方，或楼子，盖兜鍪之遗制也”。明代皇帝和官员继承了“直檐大帽”的传统，普通人常戴六瓣合缝的瓜皮小帽，别名“六合一统帽”。《金瓶梅》中，富甲一方的西门庆在送人出门时说：“你休怪我不送你，我戴着小帽不好出去。”体现出小帽在当时通常象征庶民身份。

 


在帽子流行的同时，头巾也在同步使用，明代士人服饰以“方巾圆领”为主要特点，儒巾通常以黑绉纱为表，漆藤丝或麻布为里，质坚而轻。秀才以上士绅惯戴“四方平定巾”，它是一种四角黑漆方巾，据说是杨维祯见明太祖朱元璋时所戴。太祖问：“此巾何名？”杨维桢回答：“此四方平定巾也。”朱元璋认为此名甚佳，便诏令天下士人戴此巾。

 

冠巾之下，明代男性还要戴一种“基本款”束发网巾，以黑丝结成，形如渔网，上有总绳拴紧，意为“一统山河”。据传也是明太祖看到道士以茧丝结网约发后，询问缘由，得知“裹以头，则万发俱齐”，下旨要求推广的。从达官贵人到生员吏隶，都必须在冠下戴网巾，催生了专门的市场，南京有地名“网巾市”，就是制作和出售网巾的集散地。明朝灭亡后，时人笔记中记载了一位在福建邵武被捕的抗清者，坚持不改衣冠，从容赴死，临刑前让仆人用笔墨在他额上画了网巾，表示不忘明制。清将杨名高问他姓名，他回答：“叫我‘画网巾’就可以了。”


清代由于男性发型特殊，剃过的头上更需要帽子挡风遮阳，方巾就无法再用了。官员的官帽用不同的“顶珠”体现官职高低，共有东珠、红宝石、红珊瑚、蓝宝石、青金石、水晶、砗磲（chē qú）、金和银9种。特别在清朝廷看来，产于东北地区松花江流域的东珠有着特殊的地位，一品官以下不得以此做顶戴，否则将以僭越罪论处。其实明代也有关于帽饰的制度，洪武六年（1373）曾规定：职官一品、二品的帽顶、帽珠用玉，三品至五品的帽顶用金，帽珠除玉外都可用，六品至九品帽顶用银，帽珠用玛瑙、水晶、香木。

 


在走向现代化的过程里

帽子曾经仍是国家规定的礼服

 

随着中国走向近代化、现代化的过程，帽子并不是在封建王朝覆灭后的一夜之间离开了人们的头顶，而是经历了较长的演变过程。辛亥革命后，伴随着政治、经济、文化的巨变，普通人的服饰、发型也不可避免地发生了变革。曾作为等级符号而存在的官帽、不同材质的帽顶珠，随着帝制的废除失去了社会基础。在西方潮流的冲击下，与我国传统冠帽不同的西式礼帽甚至一度成为国家规定的礼服组成部分。

 

在欧美的社会传统里，帽子曾经同样和穿着者的地位紧密相关，并衍生出了相关礼仪。一些流行段子称，西方男人戴礼帽，是因为中世纪的欧洲人不讲卫生，经常从城堡高处往下倒垃圾，高礼帽正好可以起到遮挡效果。实际上，这种高顶礼帽在18世纪末才出现。

 


1912年，中华民国临时参议院通过《服制案》，规定了男女礼服制度，其中男子礼服分为大礼服和常礼服两种，大礼服需搭配高而有檐的平顶黑色礼帽，常礼服需搭配较低而有檐的圆顶黑色礼帽。1929年，民国政府重新颁布《民国服制条例》，男子礼服在冬季搭配凹顶椭圆边黑色软礼帽，夏天则是平顶白色硬草帽。

 

尽管基于民国的实际，关于服制的规章并不能普及到全体民众，仍然对礼帽的流行起到了促进作用。头戴西式礼帽、身穿长衫或西服的成年男性，在老照片中定格成特有的“民国范儿”。学生常戴帽围较坚实的鸭舌帽，俗称“学生帽”。陈鸿年著《北平风物》中，写到自己在民国读书时流行的冬季穿戴：


“一条毛围脖儿，一件短大衣，一顶鸭舌帽。俏皮小伙儿不穿棉，耍的是这个漂亮劲儿！”


1938年，民国政府颁布了《学生制服规程》，规定小学、中学学生帽为圆形，大学学生帽为正方形。



为了凸显民族自豪感，政府要求礼帽的制作材料均为国货。市场的需求催生了制帽业的繁荣，各大城市都有专门经营帽子的老字号店铺，如“盛锡福”“马聚源”等等，现代人已经很难想象帽子生意也有过如此繁荣的气象。在北平前门外鲜鱼口，相传有两家从清代开始经营的帽店开展过“logo商战”，一家帽店在门口摆了个捧着元宝的黑漆木猴做招牌，见它生意兴隆，旁边的一家店也摆了个一模一样的木猴，借以迷惑顾客。


与西式礼帽相映成趣的是，广大农民仍然习惯戴清代沿袭下来的瓜皮帽、毡帽，夏季劳动时戴草帽。鲁迅笔下，结实耐用的“乌毡帽”是绍兴农民必备之物——


“是一种黑色的、半圆形的东西，将那帽边翻起一寸多，戴在头上的。”


闰土从小戴到老，阿Q没钱的时候就用乌毡帽抵押几个钱喝酒。陕北农民习惯用白羊肚手巾缠头代替帽子，既能遮挡黄土高原的漫天尘土，又方便解下来擦汗。



民国时期，军人、警察、护士等职业的制服在西方影响下配备了专门的制式帽子。1910年，清末“新军”模仿德国普鲁士风格设计了军服和大檐军帽，北伐战争时期，不同军阀势力的军帽常有模仿日式军帽造型，但源头仍然是西方的军帽。抗战时期，国民党部队佩戴的仿德国式军帽前面有两枚扣子，用来固定护耳，在国共合作阶段，八路军戴的帽子也是这一款式。解放战争期间，国民党军配发仿美式军帽，在相关题材的影视剧里经常有所体现。民国警服样式经历多次改变，配备的帽子主要沿袭了德国、日本等国家的制式。


在1928年召开的全国护士代表大会上，规定护士统一佩戴白色燕尾帽作为行业标志，这一制式一直流传到当代，有些高校的护理专业还会在学生进入临床实习或毕业时专门举办授帽仪式。


现在的中国男性为啥大多不戴帽子了？

 

新中国成立后，帽子经历了一段流行期。但和过去的时代最大不同的是，除了军人、警察等职业规范和统一了制服和对应的帽子外，国家层面并没有面向民众规定专门的“礼服”形制。尽管如此，大众的着装选择很自然地受到社会大潮的影响，帽子也不例外。

 

民国盛行的西式礼帽在1949年后逐渐退出了历史舞台，男性群体特别是城市居民群体中流行戴外形类似军帽的“解放帽”，灵感源于列宁在十月革命期间戴过的八角帽，也叫列宁帽，和当时的“干部服”“人民装”搭配协调。冬季，同样源自军人制服的护耳剪绒帽在北方几乎人手一顶，既保暖又显示出威武之气。因为雷锋最为人熟知的照片上戴着这种帽子，它又名“雷锋帽”。对军帽的推崇在20世纪60、70年代达到了顶峰，在那个特殊的历史时期，群众的服装款式、色彩趋于整齐划一，民谚称：“远看一大堆，近看蓝绿灰。”由于军人受到尊崇，绿军帽在此时最受欢迎，成为独特的身份象征而广受追捧，在反映“大院子弟”生活的影视剧里，身穿父兄军装、头戴军帽的年轻人骑着二八大杠（自行车的一种），在街头呼啸而过，囿于“出身”而没有资格戴的人只能望而生羡。

 


改革开放后，国外和港澳台影视剧的陆续热播，让观众见识到了风格更多的帽子。市场经济的繁荣为人们带来了更多的选择余地，城乡居民之间原本的落差可以通过购买力来弥补，民众对帽子的选择进一步趋于多样化，不再千篇一律。《平凡的世界》里，成为“农民企业家”的孙少安给自己置备了城里人穿戴的毛料制服和单帽，为的是更加自如地谈生意。进入90年代，港台明星影响下发型时尚的不断变化，也潜移默化地影响着人们对帽子的态度。“四大天王”火遍大江南北的时候，同款发型在年轻人里备受追捧，如果在精心打理的四六分“郭富城头”上扣一顶帽子，反而影响了帅气的外观。

 

而在这个大变迁的时期，需要佩戴统一帽子的行业却在增多。不仅军装和警服经历了数次变化，其他职业的帽子也逐渐走向统一化。比如，在20世纪70年代，工地施工者戴的“安全帽”还是柳条编的头盔，具有一定硬度和弹性，常常被工人扣过来当小凳子坐，但这种安全帽比较笨重，保护效果也难以实现，甚至有人因为不戴而发生了事故。80年代后，随着安全管理相关规章制度的完善，安全帽经历了塑胶材质、高密度聚乙烯材质、玻璃钢材质的不断演化，现在已经出现了带有智能芯片和物联网卡的智能安全帽，让安全系数再上一个台阶。中国传统厨师行业并没有戴帽子的习惯，1984年，中国成立了第一个厨师帽会组织，象征卫生的白色工作帽逐渐成为“官方认证”的标志，成为现在人们最熟悉的厨师形象。帽子越高、褶皱越多，代表等级越高。总厨、大厨佩戴29.5厘米高的厨师长帽，普通厨工的帽子高度仅有10.5厘米。这些职业帽向着规范化的演变，正是高速发展的中国社会现代化的缩影。

 



和“职业帽”的普及相映成趣的是，成年男性群体的“生活帽”少了。私家车、公共交通等便捷的出行工具，让人们的上班之路不再有风吹日晒之苦，不断提高的卫生条件和城市环境也减少了灰尘弄脏头发的烦恼，即使遇到降温，连帽外套也可以基本解决需要。可能只有头发稀疏的老年人，还在降温后保留着戴帽子的习惯。农民虽然劳动时还会戴帽子，这一习惯也在悄然发生着变化。有关报道称，近年来陕北黄土高原全面绿化，原本农民出门必扎的白羊肚手巾正在宣告“退休”。

 


不过，时尚常常是轮回的。由于现代人在快节奏的生活和较大的工作压力下常常面临脱发的困扰，或许某个时候需要继续重拾帽子来修饰外表也未可知。

 

参考文献：

1、蒋栋元.帽子民俗的文化解读[J].西北民族大学学报(哲学社会科学版),2005(01).

2、牛佳鑫.古代头衣常用字“帽、冠、巾”的演变研究[J].文教资料,2017(12).

3、滕维雅.帽文化之瑰宝──巾[J].上海大学学报(社会科学版),1997(03).

4、钟林轩.冠巾纵横谈──历史剧服装设计杂谈之一[J].戏剧(中央戏剧学院学报),1994(03).

5、骆文.巾帽 头上的“革命”[J].中华遗产,2015,(第2期).

6、刘小方.中华冕冠与欧美自由帽——帽子旅行记[J].百科知识,2021(13).


*本文系“国家人文历史”独家稿件，欢迎读者转发朋友圈。



\"图片\"
END
作者 | 瑶华
编辑 | 胡心雅 
 主编 | 周斌
排版 | 刘是琪（实习）
校对 |  火炬 李栋 张斌 古月 戈雨
\"图片\"

国历好物
\"图片\"

蓄势、顺势、借势、逆势

于危机中寻先机

于危局中开新局

历史的每一步转折

都是危机与机遇的博弈

《国家人文历史》团队最新力作

讲透中国古代多个关键转折时期

新旧更迭的内在逻辑

\"图片\"


点击下方封面，即可购买



↓↓↓


\"图片\"
\"图片\"

“在看”的永远18岁~

\n \n\n \n
\n\n \n 文章原文\n
\n \n\n \n\n \"\"
", @@ -1989,28 +3661,6 @@ "tags": [], "hash": "70391c560d13fa2ded36785145ef6474", "highlights": [] - }, - { - "title": "RackNerd 最新优惠 10.96刀/年，高性价比（廉价）VPS 提供商｜DC-03 机房补货，支持支付宝[250811]", - "description": "RackNerd 是一家高性价比（廉价）VPS 提供商，前几日发来邮件说已经针对各机房进行补货，包括受欢迎的洛杉矶 DC-03 机房和都柏林机房，并提供了比黑五硬盘更大、价格更便宜的优惠套餐。@App ", - "content": "\n

RackNerd 是一家高性价比（廉价）VPS 提供商，前几日发来邮件说已经针对各机房进行补货，包括受欢迎的洛杉矶 DC-03 机房和都柏林机房，并提供了比黑五硬盘更大、价格更便宜的优惠套餐。@Appinn

\n\n\n\n
\"RackNerd
\n\n\n\n

20250811 补货

\n\n\n\n

刚刚收到 RackNerd 的邮件，DC-03 新上了 40 台新机器，目前已经可以购买。

\n\n\n\n

在哪买？

\n\n\n\n

支持支付宝，1个 IPv4 地址、1Gb 带宽、完整 root 权限：

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

硬盘大小也高于上次黑五套餐。

\n\n\n
\n
\"RackNerd
\n\n\n

机房可选：Los Angeles DC-03, Dublin, San Jose 以及 Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, New York。

\n\n\n\n

按需选择吧，你要问我选哪个，其实自用区别不大，也都支持支付宝，流量都非常充足，用不完的。网速方面，都是 1G 带宽，选美国西海岸的。

\n\n\n\n

测速 && 测速文件

\n\n\n\n

测速页面：https://lg-lax03.racknerd.com

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n

原文：https://www.appinn.com/racknerd-cheap-vps-latest-deals/

\n

[ 点击前往获取链接 ]

", - "category": "团购", - "link": "https://www.appinn.com/racknerd-cheap-vps-latest-deals/", - "creator": "青小蛙", - "pubDate": "Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:54:03 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "zh", - "folder": "资讯", - "feed": "小众软件", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "556ff53fd8e089d31335128f64b79094", - "highlights": [] } ], "folder": "资讯", @@ -3798,28 +5448,6 @@ "image": "http://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_png/Nc53lZXDjZwDTSISGR4xlicLicHSZQ2Az6yzuTwWm4iboHMSnJhn5s6HodjpicYZW8YxeqiaPoMJ1rJdCW8a0Ywllug/0?wx_fmt=png", "description": "", "items": [ - { - "title": "001FRONT - Heroic rescue forges lasting friendship", - "description": "

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This series of special reports by China Daily presents how and why China cherishes and keeps revisiting the wartime friendship with its foreign friends.

\n

Denise Wynne, a 76-year-old woman from Britain, has long been advocating for raising public awareness of a Japanese wartime atrocity and the Chinese people's rescue of prisoners of war, including her father, from a sinking ship in 1942.

\n

In October 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a cargo vessel requisitioned by the Japanese army to transfer more than 1,800 British POWs from Hong Kong to Japan, was torpedoed by US forces off Dongji Island of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province.

\n

As the ship started to sink, Japanese soldiers tried to prevent their prisoners from escaping before abandoning the ship. Over 800 British POWs drowned or were shot dead by the Japanese troops, and Chinese fishermen risked their lives and saved 384 British POWs.

\n

Wynne's father, Dennis Morley, passed away in 2021, and she noted that he was the last survivor of the Lisbon Maru. "Before he died, he told me to honor the Dongji fishermen on his behalf," Wynne said.

\n

"My father was very emotional to think of all the POWs being trapped below deck and the ship was sinking. Then to finally escape and jump into the sea to be shot by the Japanese!" she wrote in a letter sent to the production team of Dongji Rescue, a movie that recalls the Lisbon Maru incident and is now being shown in China.

\n

"My dad remembered the Chinese fishermen as being angels coming along to rescue them all out of the hell, because he said it really was a hell," she said.

\n

During his state visit to Britain in 2015, President Xi Jinping took the Chinese fishermen's rescue of POWs on the Lisbon Maru as an example, stressing that the friendship forged by the Chinese and British people during the war will never fade and has become a valuable asset in bilateral ties.

\n

In 2022, Wynne wrote to Xi to express her support for building on the friendship between generations of British and Chinese people.

\n

In her letter, Wynne suggested a monument be built in Zhoushan to allow people to pay tribute to the brave Chinese fishermen and the British soldiers who were entombed in the sea beneath.

\n

Xi, in a reply letter, encouraged family members of the survivors to make efforts to further advance the bilateral friendship. He told Wynne that he had instructed relevant departments to look into her proposal of building a monument in Zhoushan for the Lisbon Maru rescue.

\n

In May, Wynne traveled to China to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Memorial for Dongji Fishermen's Rescue of British Prisoners of War in Zhoushan.

\n

When recalling the moment she opened and read the reply letter from Xi, Wynne said she was moved to tears, and she expressed her appreciation for Xi's honoring of his words. "I'm very honored that he replied to me. President Xi said he would look into it, and … he has done it," she said.

\n

As a witness of this special bond forged between the two peoples because of the wartime rescue, Zheng Zeguang, Chinese ambassador to the UK, met Wynne at her home in 2022 to deliver Xi's reply letter to her.

\n

Zheng also attended events related to the Lisbon Maru, including a Spring Festival reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in the UK for the families of Lisbon Maru survivors in February and the premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru in March in the UK.

\n

When attending and addressing a reception held last month by the embassy to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zheng said "it should never be forgotten that China and the UK were allies and fought shoulder to shoulder during the war", and the peoples of China and the UK "made enormous contributions to the global victory against fascism".

\n

He revisited the story of the Lisbon Maru rescue in 1942, noting that in the same year, the Chinese Expeditionary Force successfully rescued British troops besieged by the Japanese army in Myanmar.

\n

"We should remember history, honor those fallen heroes, cherish peace and strive for a better future, and this is why China holds a series of important commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War," he said.

\n

As this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Zheng said countries must "resolutely defend the outcomes of the victory in World War II, firmly uphold true multilateralism and steadfastly safeguard world peace, stability, fairness and justice".

\n

Anthony Jones, chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, is the grandson of Thomas Theodore Jones, a Lisbon Maru survivor and a UK Royal Navy telegraphist. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the memorial in Zhoushan in May.

\n

"Amid the horror of that day, a light of humanity shone through — the bravery of local Chinese fishermen, who risked their lives to save strangers. They went out in small boats, pulling men from the water, showing courage and compassion that will never be forgotten," he said at the ceremony.

\n

He voiced appreciation for all those who have a connection to the tragedy — descendants, researchers, supporters, filmmakers and "those who have worked tirelessly to ensure this history is not forgotten".

\n

"Your dedication helps keep the memory of the Lisbon Maru alive, and your efforts are woven into the legacy we honor here today," he said.

\n

Such lasting efforts made by the Chinese and British people in preserving evidence of the wartime atrocity and revisiting the friendship forged through rescue are now making a difference.

\n

Following its UK premiere in March, the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru hit screens at cinemas in Britain on Friday.

\n

A review of the documentary by Phil Hoad in The Guardian said the British wartime tragedy has been "told with potent empathy", and the documentary "excavates the emotional wreckage on all sides".

\n

Hoad mentioned the prevalent silence practiced by the tragedy's survivors, "including the Japanese civilian captain later convicted for his role", and that their descendants "knew nothing about the ordeal" before the facts were brought to light.

\n

British actor Kevin Lee starred in the movie Dongji Rescue, and his character is based on a real British high-ranking POW.

\n

"When I first read the script, I was shocked," Lee told Variety in a recent interview.

\n

"I'd never heard of the Lisbon Maru incident, yet here was this deeply moving story of ordinary Chinese fishermen risking everything to save British POWs. As a Brit who's lived in China for over a decade, it hit me on many levels," he said.

\n

Lee has played antagonists in some Chinese films. "But Dongji Rescue let me step into truth and empathy," he said.

\n

zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. This series of special reports by China Daily presents how and why China cherishes and keeps revisiting the wartime friendship with its foreign friends.

\n

Denise Wynne, a 76-year-old woman from Britain, has long been advocating for raising public awareness of a Japanese wartime atrocity and the Chinese people's rescue of prisoners of war, including her father, from a sinking ship in 1942.

\n

In October 1942, the Lisbon Maru, a cargo vessel requisitioned by the Japanese army to transfer more than 1,800 British POWs from Hong Kong to Japan, was torpedoed by US forces off Dongji Island of Zhoushan in Zhejiang province.

\n

As the ship started to sink, Japanese soldiers tried to prevent their prisoners from escaping before abandoning the ship. Over 800 British POWs drowned or were shot dead by the Japanese troops, and Chinese fishermen risked their lives and saved 384 British POWs.

\n

Wynne's father, Dennis Morley, passed away in 2021, and she noted that he was the last survivor of the Lisbon Maru. "Before he died, he told me to honor the Dongji fishermen on his behalf," Wynne said.

\n

"My father was very emotional to think of all the POWs being trapped below deck and the ship was sinking. Then to finally escape and jump into the sea to be shot by the Japanese!" she wrote in a letter sent to the production team of Dongji Rescue, a movie that recalls the Lisbon Maru incident and is now being shown in China.

\n

"My dad remembered the Chinese fishermen as being angels coming along to rescue them all out of the hell, because he said it really was a hell," she said.

\n

During his state visit to Britain in 2015, President Xi Jinping took the Chinese fishermen's rescue of POWs on the Lisbon Maru as an example, stressing that the friendship forged by the Chinese and British people during the war will never fade and has become a valuable asset in bilateral ties.

\n

In 2022, Wynne wrote to Xi to express her support for building on the friendship between generations of British and Chinese people.

\n

In her letter, Wynne suggested a monument be built in Zhoushan to allow people to pay tribute to the brave Chinese fishermen and the British soldiers who were entombed in the sea beneath.

\n

Xi, in a reply letter, encouraged family members of the survivors to make efforts to further advance the bilateral friendship. He told Wynne that he had instructed relevant departments to look into her proposal of building a monument in Zhoushan for the Lisbon Maru rescue.

\n

In May, Wynne traveled to China to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Memorial for Dongji Fishermen's Rescue of British Prisoners of War in Zhoushan.

\n

When recalling the moment she opened and read the reply letter from Xi, Wynne said she was moved to tears, and she expressed her appreciation for Xi's honoring of his words. "I'm very honored that he replied to me. President Xi said he would look into it, and … he has done it," she said.

\n

As a witness of this special bond forged between the two peoples because of the wartime rescue, Zheng Zeguang, Chinese ambassador to the UK, met Wynne at her home in 2022 to deliver Xi's reply letter to her.

\n

Zheng also attended events related to the Lisbon Maru, including a Spring Festival reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in the UK for the families of Lisbon Maru survivors in February and the premiere of the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru in March in the UK.

\n

When attending and addressing a reception held last month by the embassy to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Zheng said "it should never be forgotten that China and the UK were allies and fought shoulder to shoulder during the war", and the peoples of China and the UK "made enormous contributions to the global victory against fascism".

\n

He revisited the story of the Lisbon Maru rescue in 1942, noting that in the same year, the Chinese Expeditionary Force successfully rescued British troops besieged by the Japanese army in Myanmar.

\n

"We should remember history, honor those fallen heroes, cherish peace and strive for a better future, and this is why China holds a series of important commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War," he said.

\n

As this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Zheng said countries must "resolutely defend the outcomes of the victory in World War II, firmly uphold true multilateralism and steadfastly safeguard world peace, stability, fairness and justice".

\n

Anthony Jones, chairman of the Lisbon Maru Memorial Association, is the grandson of Thomas Theodore Jones, a Lisbon Maru survivor and a UK Royal Navy telegraphist. He also attended the unveiling ceremony of the memorial in Zhoushan in May.

\n

"Amid the horror of that day, a light of humanity shone through — the bravery of local Chinese fishermen, who risked their lives to save strangers. They went out in small boats, pulling men from the water, showing courage and compassion that will never be forgotten," he said at the ceremony.

\n

He voiced appreciation for all those who have a connection to the tragedy — descendants, researchers, supporters, filmmakers and "those who have worked tirelessly to ensure this history is not forgotten".

\n

"Your dedication helps keep the memory of the Lisbon Maru alive, and your efforts are woven into the legacy we honor here today," he said.

\n

Such lasting efforts made by the Chinese and British people in preserving evidence of the wartime atrocity and revisiting the friendship forged through rescue are now making a difference.

\n

Following its UK premiere in March, the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru hit screens at cinemas in Britain on Friday.

\n

A review of the documentary by Phil Hoad in The Guardian said the British wartime tragedy has been "told with potent empathy", and the documentary "excavates the emotional wreckage on all sides".

\n

Hoad mentioned the prevalent silence practiced by the tragedy's survivors, "including the Japanese civilian captain later convicted for his role", and that their descendants "knew nothing about the ordeal" before the facts were brought to light.

\n

British actor Kevin Lee starred in the movie Dongji Rescue, and his character is based on a real British high-ranking POW.

\n

"When I first read the script, I was shocked," Lee told Variety in a recent interview.

\n

"I'd never heard of the Lisbon Maru incident, yet here was this deeply moving story of ordinary Chinese fishermen risking everything to save British POWs. As a Brit who's lived in China for over a decade, it hit me on many levels," he said.

\n

Lee has played antagonists in some Chinese films. "But Dongji Rescue let me step into truth and empathy," he said.

\n

zhangyunbi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf1bed50ccabe1517a52.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "0ac970c674e39cb752792ec4e05b777f", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - New evidence revealed", "description": "

Visitors take photos on Friday of newly unveiled evidence of Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare unit during World War II, at the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the exhibition hall.

\n

Photos exposing Japanese germ-warfare crimes are on display at the Exhibition Hall in Harbin on Friday. The new evidence includes 3,010 pages of archive documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards and eight letters. See story, page 2; see more, pages 4, 7

\n

", @@ -3842,28 +5470,6 @@ "hash": "886bfdb6bf8aa038b940e621a29040d5", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "001FRONT - Experts say more policy stimulus may be needed", - "description": "

Additional policy stimulus may be needed later this year to reinforce the growth momentum of the Chinese economy and support employment, as July data pointed to renewed downward pressures, economists and analysts said.

\n

While extreme weather weighed on overall economic activity last month, the robust expansion in high-end manufacturing, resilient export growth and improving capital market sentiment have still pointed to a steady outlook for high-quality development, they added.

\n

Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, said economic momentum remained stable but eased in July as domestic consumption and investment slowed amid high temperatures and flooding in some regions, the fading impact of consumption subsidies and the continuous adjustment in the property market.

\n

"Looking ahead, to maintain the stability of the macroeconomy and the job market, major new stimulus measures might be introduced around the start of the fourth quarter," he said.

\n

Possible measures could include stronger fiscal support, interest rate cuts and more forceful steps to stabilize the property market, Wang added.

\n

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, pledged on Friday in its second-quarter monetary policy report that it will strive for better implementation of the moderately loose monetary policy, maintain abundant liquidity, reduce the cost of bank liabilities and promote a decline in overall social financing costs.

\n

Figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Chinese economy maintained its overall stability but showed signs of softening, with industrial output up by 5.7 percent year-on-year in July, down from 6.8 percent in June.

\n

Retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 3.7 percent year-on-year in July versus a 4.8 percent rise in June, while the surveyed urban unemployment rate came in at 5.2 percent in July, up from 5 percent a month earlier, the NBS said.

\n

"The foundation for economic recovery and improvement still needs to be consolidated," said Fu Linghui, spokesman and chief economist at the NBS.

\n

Authorities should maintain policy continuity and stability, and focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations to promote steady and healthy economic development, Fu said.

\n

Despite the headwinds, Fu said that China's economy has maintained a trajectory of stability with improvement, with innovation driving the growth of new economic dynamics and export resilience expected to be sustained by a string of favorable conditions in the second half.

\n

The NBS data showed that the expansion of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing remained strong at 8.4 percent and 9.3 percent year-on-year in July, respectively.

\n

China's goods exports expanded by 8 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms last month, up from 7.2 percent in June, the bureau said, with diversified export destinations, upgraded industrial capacity and policies to stabilize trade offsetting the impact of persistent trade protectionism.

\n

Resilience is also evident in the robust performance of China's A-share market. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up by 0.83 percent to close at 3,696.77 points on Friday, rising by 3.46 percent so far this month.

\n

Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said he expects macroeconomic policies to continue bolstering the economy in the second half, with a focus on advancing key infrastructure investment projects and improving people's living standards, as reflected by the recent launch of subsidies for consumer loans and childcare.

\n

Wen added that despite disruptions to economic activity in July, expansion in industrial production and services activity in the January-July period remained above 5 percent, keeping the full-year GDP growth target of around 5 percent within reach under sustained policy support.

\n

zhoulanxv@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Additional policy stimulus may be needed later this year to reinforce the growth momentum of the Chinese economy and support employment, as July data pointed to renewed downward pressures, economists and analysts said.

\n

While extreme weather weighed on overall economic activity last month, the robust expansion in high-end manufacturing, resilient export growth and improving capital market sentiment have still pointed to a steady outlook for high-quality development, they added.

\n

Wang Qing, chief macroeconomic analyst at Golden Credit Rating International, said economic momentum remained stable but eased in July as domestic consumption and investment slowed amid high temperatures and flooding in some regions, the fading impact of consumption subsidies and the continuous adjustment in the property market.

\n

"Looking ahead, to maintain the stability of the macroeconomy and the job market, major new stimulus measures might be introduced around the start of the fourth quarter," he said.

\n

Possible measures could include stronger fiscal support, interest rate cuts and more forceful steps to stabilize the property market, Wang added.

\n

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, pledged on Friday in its second-quarter monetary policy report that it will strive for better implementation of the moderately loose monetary policy, maintain abundant liquidity, reduce the cost of bank liabilities and promote a decline in overall social financing costs.

\n

Figures released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the Chinese economy maintained its overall stability but showed signs of softening, with industrial output up by 5.7 percent year-on-year in July, down from 6.8 percent in June.

\n

Retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 3.7 percent year-on-year in July versus a 4.8 percent rise in June, while the surveyed urban unemployment rate came in at 5.2 percent in July, up from 5 percent a month earlier, the NBS said.

\n

"The foundation for economic recovery and improvement still needs to be consolidated," said Fu Linghui, spokesman and chief economist at the NBS.

\n

Authorities should maintain policy continuity and stability, and focus on stabilizing employment, businesses, markets and expectations to promote steady and healthy economic development, Fu said.

\n

Despite the headwinds, Fu said that China's economy has maintained a trajectory of stability with improvement, with innovation driving the growth of new economic dynamics and export resilience expected to be sustained by a string of favorable conditions in the second half.

\n

The NBS data showed that the expansion of equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing remained strong at 8.4 percent and 9.3 percent year-on-year in July, respectively.

\n

China's goods exports expanded by 8 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms last month, up from 7.2 percent in June, the bureau said, with diversified export destinations, upgraded industrial capacity and policies to stabilize trade offsetting the impact of persistent trade protectionism.

\n

Resilience is also evident in the robust performance of China's A-share market. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index went up by 0.83 percent to close at 3,696.77 points on Friday, rising by 3.46 percent so far this month.

\n

Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said he expects macroeconomic policies to continue bolstering the economy in the second half, with a focus on advancing key infrastructure investment projects and improving people's living standards, as reflected by the recent launch of subsidies for consumer loans and childcare.

\n

Wen added that despite disruptions to economic activity in July, expansion in industrial production and services activity in the January-July period remained above 5 percent, keeping the full-year GDP growth target of around 5 percent within reach under sustained policy support.

\n

zhoulanxv@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf24ed50ccabe1517a54.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "ab6513c15dc484b2ba047a5d1d1a8f77", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - World Games blend sports, cultural discoveries", "description": "

A foreigner participating in the 12th World Games experiences tea art in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

\n

As the 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, approach their closing ceremony on Sunday, athletes will take home more than just medals and glory — they will also carry indelible memories of China's profound culture.

\n

Cecilia Jaques, an athlete from the Brazilian women's fistball team, has paid frequent visits with her teammates to a cultural bazaar in the World Games Village, which exudes the charm of ancient traditions.

\n

There, they can immerse themselves in diverse cultural activities, such as learning Chinese calligraphy and painting, wearing traditional Chinese attire, practicing tai chi or Baduanjin exercises, a traditional Chinese form of aerobics, and experiencing traditional Chinese medical massage.

\n

The interactive workshops also allow them to learn Chinese intangible cultural heritage crafts, including bamboo weaving, embroidery, shadow puppetry and paper-cutting.

\n

"There are so many different activities every day, and we enjoyed them," Jaques said, adding that her favorite was a traditional woodblock printing workshop, where she learned to press intricate designs onto paper.

\n

"I didn't even know the exact name of the craft, but it was so nice," she said.

\n

Su Bo, deputy director of the games executive committee's World Games Village department, said that an average of over 900 people have participated in the interactive cultural activities every day.

\n

"All the handmade creations at the interactive workshops can be taken home as special gifts that carry the wonderful memories of the games," he said.

\n

The organizers also set up a "Chinese Bridge" language zone in the games village, which attracts over 600 daily visitors seeking to learn to speak Chinese, write Chinese characters, sing Chinese songs, cook Chinese dishes, and get a Chinese name, Su said.

\n

Meanwhile, the night cultural performances, which started on Aug 8, have seen the total participation of over 3,000 people as of Thursday, he added.

\n

Outside the games village, athletes and delegation officials have been discovering more cultural offerings in the city's urban area.

\n

Marie Stephan, a squash athlete from France, went on a city tour during competition breaks and was amazed by the stunning night views of Chengdu.

\n

"We went through an ancient corridor bridge and walked a bit downtown. It was really a nice experience," she said, adding that she also loves the local cuisine.

\n

Stephan said she is super happy that the games are being held in China this year. "We didn't have much time to do all the tourist activities, but I definitely think I'll come back to China for a tour of the whole country," she said.

\n

Wang Feng, head of the games executive committee's urban services department, said they offer seven urban cultural experience routes covering a total of 17 spots, with over 2,200 athletes and guests having registered to participate.

\n

The most popular route has turned out to be the one to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where more than 200 giant pandas live and visitors get to see them up close, Wang said.

\n

Another popular option is the nighttime tour route, which includes a bus ride to enjoy urban night views and taste hot pot, a cruise on the Jinjiang River for light shows, and finally a Sichuan opera face-changing performance at Wangjianglou Park, he added.

\n

Gao Yiqiang, deputy director of the games executive committee's publicity department (opening and closing ceremonies department), said that the World Games Plaza in Chengdu Eastern New Area has also been providing diverse cultural offerings since Aug 8.

\n

From artistic performances and sports demonstrations to technology exhibitions and hands-on experience of intangible cultural heritage crafts, the cultural activities have attracted a total of over 13,000 participants, Gao said.

\n

"By hosting all these cultural activities, we aim to facilitate cross-cultural exchanges and foster friendship among participants worldwide," he added.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -3886,28 +5492,6 @@ "hash": "a46f1b8860f3fa185630a0fbc521a955", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "001FRONT - Rocket engine test paves way for manned lunar mission", - "description": "

China conducted on Friday afternoon a key test on the propulsion system to be used in a new type of carrier rocket, which will be crucial in realizing China's plan to send astronauts to the moon.

\n

During the ignition test at around 3 pm at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Hainan province, seven powerful engines, packed inside a prototype first stage of the Long March 10 rocket, were ignited, completing several tasks and generating a great deal of data, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

\n

The agency said in a statement that the engines generated a massive combined thrust of nearly 1,000 metric tons during the event, setting a new domestic record for the most powerful engine ignition test.

\n

Zhu Pingping, an engineer from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp who took part in the test, said that in addition to the engines, the performance of heat-resistant structures and coating on the first stage was also checked and recorded during the test.

\n

According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the Long March 10 is a brand-new type of launch vehicle and will be tasked with launching the country's new-generation crewed spacecraft and the lunar landing module.

\n

The rocket is expected to be ready for its maiden flight around 2027.

\n

The moon-mission rocket will consist of a core booster and several side boosters and will be 92.5 meters tall, which is roughly the height of a 32-story residential building, and five meters wide. The gigantic vehicle will have a liftoff weight of 2,189 metric tons and a thrust of 2,678 tons.

\n

It will be capable of transporting spacecraft weighing at least 27 tons to an Earth-moon transfer trajectory, according to designers.

\n

The rocket will also have a variant, the Long March 10A, which will not have side boosters. The Long March 10A, which will have a reusable first stage, will be 67 meters tall and have a liftoff weight of about 740 tons.

\n

With a carrying capacity of 14 tons, it will be used to transport astronauts or cargoes to the Tiangong space station in low-Earth orbit, according to designers.

\n

China's roadmap for its first manned lunar expedition involves two Long March 10 launches from the Wenchang spaceport to transport a landing module and a manned spacecraft into lunar orbit.

\n

After reaching their preset orbital positions, the landing module and the spacecraft carrying astronauts will rendezvous and dock with each other. Two crew members will enter the landing module, which will then undock and descend toward the lunar surface for an engine-assisted soft landing.

\n

On the lunar surface, the astronauts will drive a rover to carry out scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon the completion of their assignments, they will return to the landing module, which will fly them back to their spaceship waiting in lunar orbit.

\n

In the final stage, the astronauts will carry the samples into their spacecraft, which will then undock and return the crew to Earth.

\n

zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

China conducted on Friday afternoon a key test on the propulsion system to be used in a new type of carrier rocket, which will be crucial in realizing China's plan to send astronauts to the moon.

\n

During the ignition test at around 3 pm at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, a coastal spaceport in Hainan province, seven powerful engines, packed inside a prototype first stage of the Long March 10 rocket, were ignited, completing several tasks and generating a great deal of data, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

\n

The agency said in a statement that the engines generated a massive combined thrust of nearly 1,000 metric tons during the event, setting a new domestic record for the most powerful engine ignition test.

\n

Zhu Pingping, an engineer from China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp who took part in the test, said that in addition to the engines, the performance of heat-resistant structures and coating on the first stage was also checked and recorded during the test.

\n

According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the Long March 10 is a brand-new type of launch vehicle and will be tasked with launching the country's new-generation crewed spacecraft and the lunar landing module.

\n

The rocket is expected to be ready for its maiden flight around 2027.

\n

The moon-mission rocket will consist of a core booster and several side boosters and will be 92.5 meters tall, which is roughly the height of a 32-story residential building, and five meters wide. The gigantic vehicle will have a liftoff weight of 2,189 metric tons and a thrust of 2,678 tons.

\n

It will be capable of transporting spacecraft weighing at least 27 tons to an Earth-moon transfer trajectory, according to designers.

\n

The rocket will also have a variant, the Long March 10A, which will not have side boosters. The Long March 10A, which will have a reusable first stage, will be 67 meters tall and have a liftoff weight of about 740 tons.

\n

With a carrying capacity of 14 tons, it will be used to transport astronauts or cargoes to the Tiangong space station in low-Earth orbit, according to designers.

\n

China's roadmap for its first manned lunar expedition involves two Long March 10 launches from the Wenchang spaceport to transport a landing module and a manned spacecraft into lunar orbit.

\n

After reaching their preset orbital positions, the landing module and the spacecraft carrying astronauts will rendezvous and dock with each other. Two crew members will enter the landing module, which will then undock and descend toward the lunar surface for an engine-assisted soft landing.

\n

On the lunar surface, the astronauts will drive a rover to carry out scientific tasks and collect samples. Upon the completion of their assignments, they will return to the landing module, which will fly them back to their spaceship waiting in lunar orbit.

\n

In the final stage, the astronauts will carry the samples into their spacecraft, which will then undock and return the crew to Earth.

\n

zhaolei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_001_689faf2ced50ccabe1517a56.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "da6f850e6aea355f0c15690b9a7e3caf", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "002CHINA - New evidence of Japanese germ warfare made public", "description": "

New evidence detailing the atrocities committed by Unit 731, the notorious germ warfare detachment of the Imperial Japanese Army, was made public on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, exposing Japanese germ warfare crimes in detail.

\n

The latest release comprises 3,010 pages of archival documents, 194 minutes of video footage, 312 photographs, 12 postcards, and eight letters, most of which have been shown to the public for the first time.

\n

The materials involve multiple military and medical institutions, including the Imperial Japanese Army Medical School, Unit 731 in Harbin, Unit 1644 in Nanjing of Jiangsu province, and Unit 8604 in Guangzhou of Guangdong province.

\n

They cover a broad range of topics, from personnel rosters and daily life records to pathological dissection manuals, photographic archives, and combat handbooks used during Japan's biological warfare campaigns.

\n

According to Jin Chengmin, curator of the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army, the latest evidence is drawn from three main sources, including official Japanese archives, oral testimonies from former Unit 731 members, and evidence collected from Japanese private sources, Xinhua News Agency reported.

\n

The combined textual, photographic, oral and physical evidence offers direct proof of the existence of Unit 731 and its organizational structure, scale, and personnel.

\n

It reveals extensive collaboration between certain government, military, medical and academic sectors of Japan in waging biological warfare.

\n

The new evidence and historical materials reveal further details of Japan's germ warfare system, and prove again that the existence of Unit 731 was a top-down, premeditated and organized state crime, Jin said.

\n

For decades, the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army has conducted investigations across China and abroad to collect evidence of Japan's wartime biological warfare.

\n

Its work has extended to Japan, the United States, Russia and Germany, preserving over 423 hours of oral testimony from former Unit 731 members and amassing more than 300,000 pages of documents.

\n

Established in Harbin in 1933, Unit 731 served as the nerve center of Japan's germ warfare during World War II.

\n

Operating under the guise of "epidemic prevention", it carried out inhumane human experiments, inflicting extreme suffering on victims from multiple countries.

\n

To further expose these crimes, the exhibition hall announced on Friday that it will open a special exhibition showcasing 3,482 pages of documents and 662 artifacts collected over the past decade from China, Japan, the US and Russia.

\n

Friday also saw the launch of an illustrated catalogue of the cultural relics from the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime Committed by Unit 731. Published in Chinese, Korean, English, Russian and Japanese, the comprehensive volume compiles decades of archaeological discoveries, field investigations, cross-border evidence collection and artifact donations.

\n

Friday marked the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II in 1945, and the 40th anniversary of the exhibition hall's establishment in 1985.

\n

Contact the writers at guoyanqi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -3930,28 +5514,6 @@ "hash": "6246ce78c2bc2f9e127fe9b4503bd659", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "002CHINA - Cultivating interest", - "description": "

Visitors view handmade artifacts at the China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo (Trade) in Changchun, Jilin province. The 10-day event, inaugurated at the Changchun modern agricultural park on Friday, drew many visitors interested in experiencing modern farming techniques and high-quality agricultural products up close.

\n

", - "content": "

Visitors view handmade artifacts at the China Changchun International Agriculture and Food Expo (Trade) in Changchun, Jilin province. The 10-day event, inaugurated at the Changchun modern agricultural park on Friday, drew many visitors interested in experiencing modern farming techniques and high-quality agricultural products up close.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf35ed50ccabe1517a58.htm#002CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "11c732e518b67ba350c82b0eb2949b4a", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "002CHINA - Drive against harm to wildlife intensifies", "description": "

Rescued nationally protected wild birds are released during an activity in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Wednesday. Over 30 birds from 5 different species were released at the event.

\n

Police in China have investigated more than 7,000 criminal cases of harm to birds and other wild animals so far this year, capturing more than 11,000 suspects, the Ministry of Public Security said.

\n

Through continuous campaigns in recent years, police across the country have responded harshly to criminal activities harming wild animals, the ministry said in a statement on Friday, which marked National Ecology Day, and disclosed five typical cases harming wild birds.

\n

In one of the cases, in October 2023, police in Gaizhou, Liaoning province, captured 10 people suspected of hunting wild birds.

\n

The police confiscated from the suspects 31 wild birds under second-class State protection and more than 25,000 wild birds that are of important ecological, scientific and social value.

\n

From September to October in 2023, these people used nets and other tools to hunt wild birds in no-hunting zones or during hunting moratoriums, and purchased, transported and sold wild birds illegally, the ministry said.

\n

In another case, police in Jianli, Hubei province, captured 50 people suspected of illegal hunting, purchasing and selling of wild birds in October 2024.

\n

The police seized over 2,600 yellow-breasted buntings, which are classified as State first-class protected animals, along with a total of 28,800 protected animals like the yellow-throated bunting and black-faced bunting. Additionally, they confiscated over 40 sets of trapping equipment and more than 150 nets.

\n

Investigations by local public security authorities showed that from June to October in 2024, a suspect surnamed Zeng and another surnamed Zhang had others hunt protected wild birds in Jianli, and shipped the birds outside Hubei province to sell them, the ministry said.

\n

A third case was cracked in December 2023 by police in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, where six people suspected of hunting eagles and Chinese hwameis were captured.

\n

Despite being fully aware that eagles and Chinese hwameis are wildlife under special State protection, the suspects traveled to different places in the country to purchase, transport and sell them for personal breeding and profit without obtaining permits from relevant authorities, the ministry said.

\n

They were also said to have trained and manipulated eagles to hunt other wild birds, livestreamed Chinese hwamei fighting and organized online gambling.

\n

China has a list of species of wild animals, including birds, which it places under special State protection. Animals on the list are subject to first or second-class State protection.

\n

It also has an extensive list of terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific and social value. Listed animals are also placed under strict protection.

\n

In order to protect biodiversity, the Ministry of Public Security has recently initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at combating criminal activities that harm State-protected wildlife, including birds. This campaign calls for a rigorous crackdown on such illegal activities to ensure the preservation of these species.

\n

wangqingyun@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -3974,28 +5536,6 @@ "hash": "80cf10b7a38028c1e1794a4daea902b0", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "002CHINA - 19 punished for role in medical admission case", - "description": "

A total of 19 officials, doctors and educators from nine institutions in Beijing have been held accountable in the case of a junior physician who fabricated academic records and committed plagiarism to gain admission into a prestigious medical program, China's top health authority announced on Friday.

\n

The National Health Commission also urged the Peking Union Medical College to tighten checks on applications for its four-year doctoral program — which provides outstanding students majoring in another discipline with an accelerated pathway to become a doctor — strengthen academic integrity education and ensure a mandatory three-year residency program for all.

\n

The academic misconduct of the junior physician, surnamed Dong, surfaced after her extramarital affair with a senior surgeon at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Xiao, was made public by his wife in mid-April.

\n

Following public doubts cast on Dong's enrollment certifications, dissertations and dubious residency experiences, the commission launched an official investigation in early May and announced the revocation of the medical licenses of Dong and Xiao for violations of professional and academic ethics later that month.

\n

In the latest investigation results published on Friday, the commission said that the China-Japan Friendship Hospital failed to rigorously implement medical quality safety management and medical ethics nurturing. Previously, Xiao was confirmed to have arbitrarily left a surgical room while a patient was under anesthesia due to an argument involving Dong, who was a trainee there.

\n

Moreover, officials and doctors from the Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have been found to have overlooked loopholes in Dong's application materials and dissertations. Some resorted to nepotism to illegally transfer Dong to different departments during her residency.

\n

Dong's aunt, surnamed Ban, an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, aided in falsifying Dong's academic records that were later used as application materials. She also arranged for a university teacher to help her niece write a doctoral thesis.

\n

The commission said that the vice-president of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Cui, was given a disciplinary admonition. The then vice-president of Peking Union Medical College, who was responsible for admissions and teaching, surnamed Zhang, was given a serious warning.

\n

Seventeen other officials or workers from hospitals and universities, including several chief physicians and surgeons, have also been given punishment, including admonitions, disciplinary reviews and warnings.

\n

A head nurse at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, the director of academic affairs at the Peking Union Medical College and an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing have been removed from their positions. Dong's aunt was dismissed and removed from the teaching position.

\n

The commission added that the "four-plus-four-year" doctoral program that admitted Dong is meant to advance integration of medical education with other disciplines.

\n

It has now joined efforts with the Ministry of Education to urge the Peking Union Medical College to deepen rectifications, including specifying the range of applicants' undergraduate institutions and major categories, enhancing checks of academic records, and strength education on academic integrity and oversight over clinical internships.

\n

The commission also stresses ramping up quality requirements and defense procedures for theses and implementing an additional plagiarism check in the second year after thesis defense.

\n

All graduates from the program must complete a uniform three-year residency training period, it added.

\n

wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

A total of 19 officials, doctors and educators from nine institutions in Beijing have been held accountable in the case of a junior physician who fabricated academic records and committed plagiarism to gain admission into a prestigious medical program, China's top health authority announced on Friday.

\n

The National Health Commission also urged the Peking Union Medical College to tighten checks on applications for its four-year doctoral program — which provides outstanding students majoring in another discipline with an accelerated pathway to become a doctor — strengthen academic integrity education and ensure a mandatory three-year residency program for all.

\n

The academic misconduct of the junior physician, surnamed Dong, surfaced after her extramarital affair with a senior surgeon at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Xiao, was made public by his wife in mid-April.

\n

Following public doubts cast on Dong's enrollment certifications, dissertations and dubious residency experiences, the commission launched an official investigation in early May and announced the revocation of the medical licenses of Dong and Xiao for violations of professional and academic ethics later that month.

\n

In the latest investigation results published on Friday, the commission said that the China-Japan Friendship Hospital failed to rigorously implement medical quality safety management and medical ethics nurturing. Previously, Xiao was confirmed to have arbitrarily left a surgical room while a patient was under anesthesia due to an argument involving Dong, who was a trainee there.

\n

Moreover, officials and doctors from the Peking Union Medical College, Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences have been found to have overlooked loopholes in Dong's application materials and dissertations. Some resorted to nepotism to illegally transfer Dong to different departments during her residency.

\n

Dong's aunt, surnamed Ban, an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, aided in falsifying Dong's academic records that were later used as application materials. She also arranged for a university teacher to help her niece write a doctoral thesis.

\n

The commission said that the vice-president of the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, surnamed Cui, was given a disciplinary admonition. The then vice-president of Peking Union Medical College, who was responsible for admissions and teaching, surnamed Zhang, was given a serious warning.

\n

Seventeen other officials or workers from hospitals and universities, including several chief physicians and surgeons, have also been given punishment, including admonitions, disciplinary reviews and warnings.

\n

A head nurse at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, the director of academic affairs at the Peking Union Medical College and an official at the University of Science and Technology Beijing have been removed from their positions. Dong's aunt was dismissed and removed from the teaching position.

\n

The commission added that the "four-plus-four-year" doctoral program that admitted Dong is meant to advance integration of medical education with other disciplines.

\n

It has now joined efforts with the Ministry of Education to urge the Peking Union Medical College to deepen rectifications, including specifying the range of applicants' undergraduate institutions and major categories, enhancing checks of academic records, and strength education on academic integrity and oversight over clinical internships.

\n

The commission also stresses ramping up quality requirements and defense procedures for theses and implementing an additional plagiarism check in the second year after thesis defense.

\n

All graduates from the program must complete a uniform three-year residency training period, it added.

\n

wangxiaoyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_002_689faf3eed50ccabe1517a5a.htm#002CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "5794ab1bdfbe57f6043a19ce5e81f555", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "002CHINA - Assistance turns county into top plum producer", "description": "

Payzawat county in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has become China's largest plum producer, thanks in part to assistance from South China's Guangdong province.

\n

"The county boasts 38,000 hectares of plum orchards, accounting for about half of China's total," said Wu Congying, head of Guangdong's assistance work team, who now works as the deputy secretary of the county Party committee.

\n

The county's annual plum production makes up 70 percent of the country's total, according to the county's data.

\n

Plum cultivation in Payzawat has a long history, but was previously unstructured and less profitable. Preserving fresh plums was also once a major challenge for local farmers.

\n

In recent years, assistance programs from Guangdong have helped transform the industry by integrating research, education and production, leading to the establishment of a modern plum industrial park.

\n

To support the growth of the local plum industry, eight research teams have been set up in the park, focusing on the key challenges such as product development and pest control.

\n

Meanwhile, a countywide cold chain logistics system has been established to improve storage and distribution.

\n

"The abundant sunlight, along with trace elements like calcium, potassium and selenium in land and water, creates an ideal environment for plum cultivation," said Dang Yu, the Party secretary of the development service center of Payzawat's modern agricultural industrial park, where the plum park is based.

\n

"The plums are rich in anthocyanins and vitamins, offering antioxidant and digestive benefits, making them highly popular among consumers," said Dang.

\n

The quality plums have attracted 25 enterprises to produce 22 types of products, including juice, dried fruit, wine and jam.

\n

Currently, 70 percent of Payzawat's plums are sold fresh, while the remaining are processed into juices, jams and other goods.

\n

Today, the plum industry in the county has evolved from simple plantation into a full-fledged industrial chain covering planting, harvesting, sorting, packaging, processing, cold storage and sales. It has created jobs for more than 150,000 people.

\n

"The plum harvest season lasts nearly two months, during which over 300 farmers work daily at our company, earning more than 200 yuan ($28) per day," said Guo Haijun, head of Kashgar Pagoda Anda Smart Agriculture Company.

\n

Last year, the company purchased 3,000 metric tons of plums from local growers.

\n

"My family planted one hectare of plum trees, and this is the first fruit-bearing year," said Elminur Ablat, a local resident. "The fresh fruit sales have already brought in an income of around 18,000 yuan this year."

\n

With the trees reaching full productivity by the third year, Ablat expects her annual income from the orchard to exceed 80,000 yuan, based on local growers' experience.

\n

The county aims to further expand its plum industry into a national-level modern agricultural cluster, according to the local government.

\n

zhaoruixue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4018,28 +5558,6 @@ "hash": "0b057f1a8cf22f5acbcca0338371e486", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004COMMENT - A year's rainfall in a single day", - "description": "

\n

Since late July, northern China has been battered by rainstorms and record high downpours, with places like Miyun district in Beijing and some counties in Hebei province receiving record levels of rainfall. In Miyun, heavy downpours flooded the mountainous areas and lowlands alike, causing the tragic loss of lives and leaving many missing — the worst such disaster Beijing has faced in nearly a decade because of the area receiving almost a year's rainfall in a single day.

\n

Several factors caused this disaster. The Western Pacific subtropical high, a large-scale anti-cyclonic circulation located over the subtropical Pacific throughout the year which reaches its peak in boreal summer (Northern Hemisphere summer) and heavily influences East Asian summer, shifted unusually northward, gaining in strength, nudging China's primary rain belt further north and prolonging its stay. Meanwhile, distant typhoons acted like offshore "pressure pumps" funneling warm, moist air from the Western Pacific into northern China. This continuous infusion of moist air saturated the rain belt, causing extreme precipitation.

\n

The topography amplified the effect. Northern China is surrounded by the Taihang Mountains in the west and the Yanshan Mountains in the north. The warm, moist air flowing inland, forced upward by these mountains, first cools down and then condenses to cause heavy rainfall. That's why the mountainous areas as well as the foothills — Miyun district in Beijing and Yixian county in Hebei — had to bear the brunt of the deluge.

\n

But not just the mountains are at play here. Situated along the mid-latitude, northern China is exposed to cold fronts sweeping down from the higher latitudes. When they collide with tropical moist air, huge walls of cloud form, triggering torrential downpours.

\n

Rainfall involves the transformation of staggering amounts of energy into water in vapor form, which changes to liquid. During China's summer-rainy season, these rain belts span vast areas, generating super-strong winds, lightning, hail, and even tornadoes. Nature's power, in short, is spectacular and indiscriminate.

\n

Northern China's climate adds another twist. The region experiences sharply contrasting winter and summer winds, which create distinctly dry and wet seasons. Summer heat coincides with peak rainfall, further nourishing fertile farmlands. Yet this "rain-heat synchronicity" is a double-edged sword: a large percentage of the annual precipitation develops within a few months, often in concentrated bursts, which cause floods and landslides.

\n

Climate change has made matters worse. Rising temperatures increase atmospheric moisture, intensifying storms and a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, so when storms form, they can dump more rain in a shorter time. According to the World Meteorological Organization, every degree of global warming is projected to cause a 7 percent increase in extreme daily rainfall. And the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says heavy precipitation events are increasing in intensity and frequency globally. In China, this has manifested as more destructive flooding, underscoring the urgent need for forward-looking policies.

\n

In the past, northern China's wetlands, ponds and rivers acted as natural buffers, absorbing rainwater and gradually releasing it, diminishing the contrast between the wet and dry seasons. But development and modernization disturbed the natural phenomenon. Flood management, therefore, should not be only about "draining" water; it should be also about integrating year-round water resource planning.

\n

The frontline has shifted from major rivers to small streams, mountain gullies and local watersheds. Traditional solutions — dredging, widening and deepening of channels — often backfire, unleashing the full force of floods downstream and overwhelming flat, low-lying areas. Decentralized, nature-based structures — small dams, terraces, stepwise wetlands — are needed to dissipate energy, and "pocket reservoirs" are required for absorbing peak water flows during storms. Multifunctional flood storage areas can double as recreational spaces when they are dry, providing safety while enhancing local tourism and green infrastructure.

\n

Truly extreme events — "a year's rainfall in a single day" — are still rare. Building "millennial" infrastructure is costly, disruptive, and could still be insufficient to deal with worsening climate change. A more pragmatic approach would be to embrace the limits of engineering and the extremes of disasters. Certain areas can be designated as temporary flood zones, parks or water retention spaces, turning potential catastrophes into ecological and recreational opportunities. Green spaces and wetlands will thus become essential buffers safeguarding lives and livelihoods.

\n

Extreme rainfall affords no trial and error. We need meticulous planning and investment to reduce future losses. Governments, communities and individuals must be aware of the looming risks, and build adaptive infrastructure and devise emergency plans. Only then can we declare "we are ready" when storm clouds gather.

\n

Downpours in northern China remind us that nature can be both generous and ruthless. We cannot command the clouds, but we can prepare intelligently to deal with heavy downpours. By respecting ecological limits, integrating urban planning with water management, and embracing flexible, multi-functional solutions, we can turn extreme rainfall from a threat to an opportunity, thus protecting lives, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring that when an entire year's rainfall falls in a single day, we are not caught off guard.

\n

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

\n

", - "content": "

\n

Since late July, northern China has been battered by rainstorms and record high downpours, with places like Miyun district in Beijing and some counties in Hebei province receiving record levels of rainfall. In Miyun, heavy downpours flooded the mountainous areas and lowlands alike, causing the tragic loss of lives and leaving many missing — the worst such disaster Beijing has faced in nearly a decade because of the area receiving almost a year's rainfall in a single day.

\n

Several factors caused this disaster. The Western Pacific subtropical high, a large-scale anti-cyclonic circulation located over the subtropical Pacific throughout the year which reaches its peak in boreal summer (Northern Hemisphere summer) and heavily influences East Asian summer, shifted unusually northward, gaining in strength, nudging China's primary rain belt further north and prolonging its stay. Meanwhile, distant typhoons acted like offshore "pressure pumps" funneling warm, moist air from the Western Pacific into northern China. This continuous infusion of moist air saturated the rain belt, causing extreme precipitation.

\n

The topography amplified the effect. Northern China is surrounded by the Taihang Mountains in the west and the Yanshan Mountains in the north. The warm, moist air flowing inland, forced upward by these mountains, first cools down and then condenses to cause heavy rainfall. That's why the mountainous areas as well as the foothills — Miyun district in Beijing and Yixian county in Hebei — had to bear the brunt of the deluge.

\n

But not just the mountains are at play here. Situated along the mid-latitude, northern China is exposed to cold fronts sweeping down from the higher latitudes. When they collide with tropical moist air, huge walls of cloud form, triggering torrential downpours.

\n

Rainfall involves the transformation of staggering amounts of energy into water in vapor form, which changes to liquid. During China's summer-rainy season, these rain belts span vast areas, generating super-strong winds, lightning, hail, and even tornadoes. Nature's power, in short, is spectacular and indiscriminate.

\n

Northern China's climate adds another twist. The region experiences sharply contrasting winter and summer winds, which create distinctly dry and wet seasons. Summer heat coincides with peak rainfall, further nourishing fertile farmlands. Yet this "rain-heat synchronicity" is a double-edged sword: a large percentage of the annual precipitation develops within a few months, often in concentrated bursts, which cause floods and landslides.

\n

Climate change has made matters worse. Rising temperatures increase atmospheric moisture, intensifying storms and a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor, so when storms form, they can dump more rain in a shorter time. According to the World Meteorological Organization, every degree of global warming is projected to cause a 7 percent increase in extreme daily rainfall. And the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says heavy precipitation events are increasing in intensity and frequency globally. In China, this has manifested as more destructive flooding, underscoring the urgent need for forward-looking policies.

\n

In the past, northern China's wetlands, ponds and rivers acted as natural buffers, absorbing rainwater and gradually releasing it, diminishing the contrast between the wet and dry seasons. But development and modernization disturbed the natural phenomenon. Flood management, therefore, should not be only about "draining" water; it should be also about integrating year-round water resource planning.

\n

The frontline has shifted from major rivers to small streams, mountain gullies and local watersheds. Traditional solutions — dredging, widening and deepening of channels — often backfire, unleashing the full force of floods downstream and overwhelming flat, low-lying areas. Decentralized, nature-based structures — small dams, terraces, stepwise wetlands — are needed to dissipate energy, and "pocket reservoirs" are required for absorbing peak water flows during storms. Multifunctional flood storage areas can double as recreational spaces when they are dry, providing safety while enhancing local tourism and green infrastructure.

\n

Truly extreme events — "a year's rainfall in a single day" — are still rare. Building "millennial" infrastructure is costly, disruptive, and could still be insufficient to deal with worsening climate change. A more pragmatic approach would be to embrace the limits of engineering and the extremes of disasters. Certain areas can be designated as temporary flood zones, parks or water retention spaces, turning potential catastrophes into ecological and recreational opportunities. Green spaces and wetlands will thus become essential buffers safeguarding lives and livelihoods.

\n

Extreme rainfall affords no trial and error. We need meticulous planning and investment to reduce future losses. Governments, communities and individuals must be aware of the looming risks, and build adaptive infrastructure and devise emergency plans. Only then can we declare "we are ready" when storm clouds gather.

\n

Downpours in northern China remind us that nature can be both generous and ruthless. We cannot command the clouds, but we can prepare intelligently to deal with heavy downpours. By respecting ecological limits, integrating urban planning with water management, and embracing flexible, multi-functional solutions, we can turn extreme rainfall from a threat to an opportunity, thus protecting lives, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring that when an entire year's rainfall falls in a single day, we are not caught off guard.

\n

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

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_004_689faf58ed50ccabe1517a62.htm#004COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "6da490e31a5109e7eb1bab0d1bd3ba8b", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "004COMMENT - When parental anxiety is sparked by summer break", "description": "

The high temperatures this summer were unbearable — and so was the pressure on many parents. While students enjoy almost complete freedom during summer vacation, their parents and/or guardians are often worried to the core: Who's watching the kids? Are they becoming lazy? Will they fall behind academically? Are they glued to their smartphone/tablet screens?

\n

In their anxiety, some parents eagerly await the reopening of schools or cram courses.

\n

But after China implemented the "double reduction" policy in 2021, in order to ease students' burden by banning excessive homework and off-campus tutoring, the chances of cram courses' revival have largely disappeared. Schools are barred from holding formal classes or special tutorials during holidays, tutoring centers have been shut down, and paid private tutoring by schoolteachers is strictly forbidden. While the policy has been enforced, anxiety continues to plague parents.

\n

The policy was designed with good intentions: to reduce the pressure of academic overload on students, and make families happier.

\n

Some researchers, however, said the policy's impact has been far from uniform: while some families welcomed the move, allowing their children to relax or play some sports, some have doubled down on their children, fearing they would lose precious ground. After all, no parents want to see their children falling behind at the starting line.

\n

In such a situation, what should parents do? Giving children total freedom is not the answer nor is constantly pressuring children to keep on making achievements. To deal with the situation, we need balance, wisdom, and a long-term vision.

\n

To begin with, parents must understand the deeper reasons behind the "double reduction" policy, because it is not only about reducing homework, but also about reforming the education system, promoting holistic development, and improving the quality of teaching and after-school support. If parents understand the policy's goals, they can reduce their anxiety.

\n

They also need to recognize the changing nature of the world their children are growing up in. Today's era is marked by rapid technological advancement — artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and tools like GPT are reshaping industries. In such a world, rote learning and doing repetitive drills are not only ineffective but also harmful. They stifle curiosity and could lead to learning fatigue and emotional distress. Parents must shift their focus from their children getting high grades to helping sharpen their problem-solving skills, and increase their scientific knowledge. And the summer break is the perfect time for children to explore society and broaden horizons.

\n

At the same time, physical and emotional wellbeing should not be neglected. Studies have shown a worrying rise in issues such as myopia, obesity, poor posture, and anxiety among children. Reducing academic pressure must be accompanied by efforts to increase children's exposure to music, sports, art, and hands-on activities. Well-rounded development — moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic and practical — is not a luxury, but a necessity for healthy growth.

\n

Yet parenting is not easy. Without proper guidance, some parents may feel frustrated and some may retreat entirely, while others could try to offload their responsibilities on others. Since parenting is a special skill, would-be and new parents should seek elders' advice and guidance on how to bring up children. Parents who reflect on their behavior and seek guidance tend to feel more confident. And confidence is an antidote to anxiety.

\n

Another crucial factor in parenting is the role of fathers. In many households, parenting duties are disproportionately shared by mothers. This "widowed parenting" practice leaves children without a strong male role model and mothers feeling overwhelmed. A father's steady presence, quiet authority and long-term influence help shape children's character, and build resilience in them. When both parents share the parenting duties, the family functions better and children benefit from a more balanced, secure upbringing.

\n

So parents must look inward. Parents' high expectations from their children often stem from the unfulfilled dreams of their own. As a saying goes, some birds don't fly, but instead lay eggs in the nest and hope their offspring will excel in all departments. Children sense this pressure. What children need most is not perfection, but a role model. Parents who pursue their own dreams with purpose and integrity inspire in their children admiration and respect. This strengthens the parent-child bond and makes a family more united.

\n

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

\n

", @@ -4062,28 +5580,6 @@ "hash": "fca6e6751d565f1420a328c63c76ee74", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004COMMENT - Japan's white paper for kids raises a red flag", - "description": "

The recent release of the annual defense white paper, "Defense of Japan 2025", by the Japanese government may be a known trick being used by Japan to militarize the country. But what is unprecedented and especially worrisome is the release of a booklet based on the 2024 defense white paper for primary school students. Almost 6,100 copies of a comic book version of the white paper have been sent to about 2,400 primary schools across Japan.

\n

The publication, aimed at upper primary and secondary school students, presents military policies and geopolitical dynamics in an oversimplified, emotionally charged manner, labeling national defense a matter of existential urgency and military strength the ultimate safeguard for Japan. This is especially shocking given that pacifism is enshrined in the country's Constitution.

\n

Comprising colorful illustrations and mascots, the booklet appears harmless. But its message is far from benign. By citing neighboring countries — China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia — as looming threats and portraying Japan as the lone sentinel in a hostile region, it sends a dangerous message to young readers: fear your neighbors, trust the military.

\n

It is one thing to teach children the importance of national defense, quite another to ingrain in them a worldview shaped by anxiety and antagonism. Japan's new approach, cloaked in pedagogy but steeped in politics, represents a troubling shift from education to indoctrination.

\n

Equally worrying is the way the booklet frames the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rather than exploring the complex political and historical roots of the conflict, it sends a singular message: Ukraine lacks a strong military, and is paying the price for it. The underlying message is even more alarming: peace comes not through diplomacy or cooperation, but through superior firepower.

\n

The militaristic worldview fosters binary thinking — us versus them, strong versus weak. It teaches a generation of students to see international relations, not as a way to build mutual understanding, but as a contest of force. In doing so, it feeds a nationalist narrative that legitimizes Japan's departure from its long-held principle of "exclusively defensive defense".

\n

The booklet promotes Japan's "counterstrike capabilities", a significant break from the country's postwar pacifist norms. Although Japan's Constitution renounces war, the publication normalizes aggressive policies by presenting them as a necessary response to a deteriorating security environment. Its goal is clear: to familiarize children with Japan's "need to build a strong military" and shape public opinion in favor of it.

\n

The narrative architecture of the booklet rests on a steady escalation of perceived threats. It claims Japan is part of a dangerous neighborhood, surrounded by nuclear-armed countries that do not share its values, making it easy to portray diplomacy as naive, and deterrence as the only rational option.

\n

Absent from the text is any discussion on peaceful coexistence of countries, regional cooperation, or historical context. There is no mention of Japan's own militarist past or its responsibility in shaping East Asia's security landscape, meaning it completely ignores history.

\n

This kind of message, aimed at children whose critical thinking is still developing, has long-term consequences. It risks instilling in young minds a sense of victimhood and suspicion, while discouraging them from seeing and forming their own views about the outside world. If left unchallenged, it could build a generation that welcomes militarism and views foreign countries with mistrust.

\n

The political timing is hard to ignore. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, which should be an occasion for sober reflection. Instead, the Japanese government appears to be reviving the very ideology that led the country down the disastrous path in the 1930s.

\n

Japan has been revising its historical narrative in recent years, softening accounts of its wartime aggression and atrocities in textbooks, and offering vague official accounts on its wartime past. Now, with militarized materials entering elementary schools, Japan is reviving a nationalist form of education reminiscent of its prewar era.

\n

Schools should be sanctuaries for open thought, empathy and critical reasoning, not battlegrounds for ideological campaigns. When governments use education to amplify threat narratives, they undermine the very values they claim to protect. National security may be a legitimate concern, but instilling fear in young minds is a sign of a country's belligerence.

\n

Moreover, the booklet is a thinly veiled military recruitment strategy. With Japan's Self-Defense Forces struggling to meet enlistment targets, the booklet appears designed to inspire children to join the SDF when they grow up. Soldiers are portrayed as noble, military life as honorable and exciting to normalize the presence of military in everyday life.

\n

Fortunately, civil society in Japan is not silent. Several citizens' groups have petitioned the government and are calling for the booklet's withdrawal. Their resistance reminds us that democratic values still have a place in Japan's public discourse.

\n

Japan's move risks fueling regional distrust, exacerbating xenophobia in the country and destabilizing East Asia's already fragile peace. The seeds sown in classrooms today could grow into conflicts tomorrow.

\n

History shows what happens when education is used as a vehicle for militarization. Japan's prewar history offers a cautionary tale that should not be forgotten. At a time when the world is facing growing uncertainty, countries should not propagate fear-based ideas; instead they should foster understanding, dialogue and critical thinking.

\n

Japan cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

\n

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

\n

", - "content": "

The recent release of the annual defense white paper, "Defense of Japan 2025", by the Japanese government may be a known trick being used by Japan to militarize the country. But what is unprecedented and especially worrisome is the release of a booklet based on the 2024 defense white paper for primary school students. Almost 6,100 copies of a comic book version of the white paper have been sent to about 2,400 primary schools across Japan.

\n

The publication, aimed at upper primary and secondary school students, presents military policies and geopolitical dynamics in an oversimplified, emotionally charged manner, labeling national defense a matter of existential urgency and military strength the ultimate safeguard for Japan. This is especially shocking given that pacifism is enshrined in the country's Constitution.

\n

Comprising colorful illustrations and mascots, the booklet appears harmless. But its message is far from benign. By citing neighboring countries — China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia — as looming threats and portraying Japan as the lone sentinel in a hostile region, it sends a dangerous message to young readers: fear your neighbors, trust the military.

\n

It is one thing to teach children the importance of national defense, quite another to ingrain in them a worldview shaped by anxiety and antagonism. Japan's new approach, cloaked in pedagogy but steeped in politics, represents a troubling shift from education to indoctrination.

\n

Equally worrying is the way the booklet frames the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rather than exploring the complex political and historical roots of the conflict, it sends a singular message: Ukraine lacks a strong military, and is paying the price for it. The underlying message is even more alarming: peace comes not through diplomacy or cooperation, but through superior firepower.

\n

The militaristic worldview fosters binary thinking — us versus them, strong versus weak. It teaches a generation of students to see international relations, not as a way to build mutual understanding, but as a contest of force. In doing so, it feeds a nationalist narrative that legitimizes Japan's departure from its long-held principle of "exclusively defensive defense".

\n

The booklet promotes Japan's "counterstrike capabilities", a significant break from the country's postwar pacifist norms. Although Japan's Constitution renounces war, the publication normalizes aggressive policies by presenting them as a necessary response to a deteriorating security environment. Its goal is clear: to familiarize children with Japan's "need to build a strong military" and shape public opinion in favor of it.

\n

The narrative architecture of the booklet rests on a steady escalation of perceived threats. It claims Japan is part of a dangerous neighborhood, surrounded by nuclear-armed countries that do not share its values, making it easy to portray diplomacy as naive, and deterrence as the only rational option.

\n

Absent from the text is any discussion on peaceful coexistence of countries, regional cooperation, or historical context. There is no mention of Japan's own militarist past or its responsibility in shaping East Asia's security landscape, meaning it completely ignores history.

\n

This kind of message, aimed at children whose critical thinking is still developing, has long-term consequences. It risks instilling in young minds a sense of victimhood and suspicion, while discouraging them from seeing and forming their own views about the outside world. If left unchallenged, it could build a generation that welcomes militarism and views foreign countries with mistrust.

\n

The political timing is hard to ignore. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War, which should be an occasion for sober reflection. Instead, the Japanese government appears to be reviving the very ideology that led the country down the disastrous path in the 1930s.

\n

Japan has been revising its historical narrative in recent years, softening accounts of its wartime aggression and atrocities in textbooks, and offering vague official accounts on its wartime past. Now, with militarized materials entering elementary schools, Japan is reviving a nationalist form of education reminiscent of its prewar era.

\n

Schools should be sanctuaries for open thought, empathy and critical reasoning, not battlegrounds for ideological campaigns. When governments use education to amplify threat narratives, they undermine the very values they claim to protect. National security may be a legitimate concern, but instilling fear in young minds is a sign of a country's belligerence.

\n

Moreover, the booklet is a thinly veiled military recruitment strategy. With Japan's Self-Defense Forces struggling to meet enlistment targets, the booklet appears designed to inspire children to join the SDF when they grow up. Soldiers are portrayed as noble, military life as honorable and exciting to normalize the presence of military in everyday life.

\n

Fortunately, civil society in Japan is not silent. Several citizens' groups have petitioned the government and are calling for the booklet's withdrawal. Their resistance reminds us that democratic values still have a place in Japan's public discourse.

\n

Japan's move risks fueling regional distrust, exacerbating xenophobia in the country and destabilizing East Asia's already fragile peace. The seeds sown in classrooms today could grow into conflicts tomorrow.

\n

History shows what happens when education is used as a vehicle for militarization. Japan's prewar history offers a cautionary tale that should not be forgotten. At a time when the world is facing growing uncertainty, countries should not propagate fear-based ideas; instead they should foster understanding, dialogue and critical thinking.

\n

Japan cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past.

\n

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

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_004_689faf61ed50ccabe1517a64.htm#004COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "bd9027b4c8e1c67d311cca73acc4a2a8", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005BUSINESS - Trade in services to help drive further growth", "description": "

The sustained expansion of China's trade in services will remain a key driver of the country's broader economic growth and has emerged as a new magnet for foreign investment, said market observers and business executives.

\n

Such resilience is underpinned by expanding domestic demand and deeper integration with global markets, they said.

\n

In contrast to goods trade, trade in services refers to the sale and delivery of intangible services such as transportation, tourism, entertainment and professional services, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

\n

China's trade in services maintained steady growth in the first half, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($542.45 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year, Ministry of Commerce data showed in early August.

\n

The continued growth of China's trade in services reflects structural shifts toward higher-value sectors, underpinned by the country's policy support, consumption and industrial upgrading, said Wang Bo, deputy director of the ministry's department of trade in services and commercial services.

\n

Zhao Jinping, vice-president of the China Association of Trade in Services, said that amid uncertainty created by protectionism and unilateralism, strengthening service trade can be essential for China to cushion against possible headwinds and support its economic growth.

\n

Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China, said that China's ongoing efforts to widen opening-up will make trade in services a key driver of fresh competitive advantages in the years ahead.

\n

She added that the company completed the upgrade of its international export services in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, last month.

\n

Wei Xiang, a researcher specializing in trade in services at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing, said that with China's opening-up measures creating new opportunities in modern services, multinational corporations are increasing investment in areas such as entertainment, tourism and bonded maintenance.

\n

Bonded maintenance refers to activity in which enterprises, operating outside special Customs zones, import goods or transportation tools from overseas that have damaged components, functional failures or quality defects. These items are inspected and repaired and then reexported.

\n

Building on this momentum, policymakers at both the national and local levels have rolled out targeted measures to accelerate the growth of bonded maintenance, aiming to shorten turnaround times, lower operational costs and strengthen the sector's role as a competitive driver within China's expanding trade in services.

\n

Ma Tianshi, general manager of Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance, said, "The new policies enabled us to build a bonded maintenance center in Shenzhen last year, helping us better serve customers worldwide."

\n

Previously, magnetic resonance imaging components and much high-end medical equipment could not be repaired in China, requiring shipment to Germany, with cycles exceeding a month, Ma said.

\n

New bonded maintenance policies now cut turnaround times to five to seven days, enabling companies to meet customer needs far more efficiently, he added.

\n

The German company's bonded maintenance center completed repairs on nearly 2,000 MRI coils and filed bonded maintenance import and export declarations for nearly 6,000 MRI component items in the first half of the year, with a total trade value of about $9.3 million.

\n

In a further vote of confidence in the Chinese market, Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) showcased eight Chinese-developed games — including yet-to-be-released titles — at the 22nd China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, or ChinaJoy, held earlier this month in Shanghai.

\n

Tatsuo Eguchi, chairman and president of SIE Shanghai, said that driven by the rapid growth of China's gaming industry and the distinctive appeal of its content, Sony is committed to expanding research and development and talent recruitment in China to drive long-term growth.

\n

zhongnan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -4106,28 +5602,6 @@ "hash": "8ae7a57d0b71396dc35868ac145f99f5", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005BUSINESS - Briefly", - "description": "

Fire-safety net in scorching heat

\n

Chinese railway operators are assessing fire risks amid the record-high temperatures hitting many parts of the country. In Shanxi province, the Houma signaling and telecommunications section of China Railway Taiyuan Group has launched an "inspection-while-drilling" campaign to shore up fire prevention, targeting hazards at the source. Employees started a full-coverage check on offices, dormitories, warehouses and equipment rooms, as well as full reviews of extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits and evacuation routes, for any hidden hazards. They also conducted drills on "self-rescue, escape and protection", doing their utmost to safeguard the normal running of trains.

\n

Moutai reports 8.89% growth in net profit

\n

Kweichow Moutai, China's leading liquor maker, recorded a net profit of 45.4 billion yuan ($6.33 billion) in the first half, up 8.89 percent year-on-year. In the first six months, the company's revenue climbed 9.1 percent to 89.39 billion yuan, according to its interim report.

\n

", - "content": "

Fire-safety net in scorching heat

\n

Chinese railway operators are assessing fire risks amid the record-high temperatures hitting many parts of the country. In Shanxi province, the Houma signaling and telecommunications section of China Railway Taiyuan Group has launched an "inspection-while-drilling" campaign to shore up fire prevention, targeting hazards at the source. Employees started a full-coverage check on offices, dormitories, warehouses and equipment rooms, as well as full reviews of extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits and evacuation routes, for any hidden hazards. They also conducted drills on "self-rescue, escape and protection", doing their utmost to safeguard the normal running of trains.

\n

Moutai reports 8.89% growth in net profit

\n

Kweichow Moutai, China's leading liquor maker, recorded a net profit of 45.4 billion yuan ($6.33 billion) in the first half, up 8.89 percent year-on-year. In the first six months, the company's revenue climbed 9.1 percent to 89.39 billion yuan, according to its interim report.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf69ed50ccabe1517a66.htm#005BUSINESS", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "10efee788b42998cc9d63280418ac8c0", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005BUSINESS - Heat waves a boon for 'cooling economy'", "description": "

Shoppers browse air conditioners at a shop in Chongqing.

\n

GUANGZHOU — As scorching heat waves grip the globe this summer, air conditioners are fast becoming essential household appliances, fueling a boom in sales both domestically and abroad.

\n

A local resident of Panjin in Northeast China's Liaoning province, surnamed Dong, described the summer as a relentless "sweat bath", despite it already being August. "This summer is just too hot. Even electric fans can't provide enough relief," Dong said, noting that he held out all summer but finally gave in and ordered air conditioners a few days ago.

\n

This sentiment is shared across coastal cities in Northeast China and Shandong province in East China, where temperatures have climbed above 35 C, turning air conditioners from an optional comfort for northerners into an almost essential refuge from the heat.

\n

Data from Chinese e-commerce giant JD reveal a telling trend. Starting from June, overall transactions for air conditioners on the platform increased by over 60 percent year-on-year, with the number of customers placing orders surging by nearly 90 percent. In the first half of July, purchases of air conditioners in Northeast China's Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang — provinces renowned for ice and snow tourism — soared by 25 times, 10 times and eight times, respectively.

\n

Notably, the number of first-time buyers in these northeastern provinces has jumped by over 800 percent year-on-year. Similar spikes are evident across North, Central, Northwest and Southwest China.

\n

At the Ouya Shopping Center in Changchun, capital of Northeast China's Jilin province, customers flocked to the home appliance section to learn about the various air conditioner models and inquire about prices.

\n

To meet the high demand, Hisense's production bases in Shandong, Zhejiang and Guangdong are operating at full capacity. Some popular air conditioner models have even sold out in physical stores in North and Northeast China.

\n

As regions that once relied on fans switch to air conditioners, the industry is responding with innovative solutions and strategic supply chains to keep up with the escalating demand.

\n

To ensure timely installations, companies have launched a "South-to-North workforce transfer," dispatching after-sales service teams to the northern regions for emergency support.

\n

The "cooling economy" is also powering air conditioner exports at a pace that has exceeded expectations. In July, temperatures soared above 40 C across much of Europe, upending the long-held belief that summers could be endured without air conditioning.

\n

Data from the General Administration of Customs show that in the first seven months of this year, China's air conditioner exports amounted to 46.81 billion yuan ($6.52 billion), up 4.9 percent year-on-year, with exports to Europe surging 28.9 percent to 12.92 billion yuan.

\n

This year, Hisense air conditioners have seen strong demand in many key overseas markets, such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. "With our continuous optimization in local marketing, product adaptation and channel layout, Hisense's air conditioner export growth rate reached 17 percent in the first half of 2025," said Yang Xiangxi, brand director of the air conditioning division at Hisense.

\n

In the first half of this year, Midea's air conditioner sales in Europe increased by 35 percent year-on-year. Zhu Zhou, director of the company's European air conditioner division, explained that Midea's Solstice model, featuring AI-powered Ecomaster technology, cuts unnecessary energy use by over 30 percent, and has seen strong sales in Greece, Cyprus, Spain and Italy.

\n

To tackle high installation costs in Europe, Midea developed the innovative PortaSplit air conditioner, designed for easy self-installation. This summer, Google searches for "Midea/PortaSplit" in Germany surged 20-fold year-on-year, with cumulative sales exceeding 80,000 units.

\n

China accounts for nearly 80 percent of the world's air conditioning production capacity, supplying energy-saving, efficient and low-carbon products globally. With climate extremes worsening and demand rising in developing countries, China's air conditioning export potential looks strong for the future, said Zhou Nan, secretary-general of the home appliances branch at the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.

\n

", @@ -4150,28 +5624,6 @@ "hash": "6486e7c0d9a6507358fc7c60f4cc0d38", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005BUSINESS - Resilient power", - "description": "

An employee of State Grid Changji works to install 85 lowering brackets for lightning-arrester discharge counters on 220 kilovolt and 110 kV equipment, near the 220 kV Shiqiantan substation in Qitai county, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As the region faces a prolonged heat wave, the resilience of substations is expected to strengthen once the installation work is completed.

\n

", - "content": "

An employee of State Grid Changji works to install 85 lowering brackets for lightning-arrester discharge counters on 220 kilovolt and 110 kV equipment, near the 220 kV Shiqiantan substation in Qitai county, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. As the region faces a prolonged heat wave, the resilience of substations is expected to strengthen once the installation work is completed.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf72ed50ccabe1517a68.htm#005BUSINESS", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "95be74e57eb2ce2fc3b067fcf84317e6", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005BUSINESS - EBL system marks leap in quantum technology", "description": "

China's first commercial electron beam lithography system (EBL), "Xi Zhi", developed by Zhejiang University, has entered application testing, matching international precision standards and marking significant progress in domestic quantum chip research and development.

\n

At the university's Yuhang institute for quantum innovation, the research team is rigorously testing the large, cabinet-like machine.

\n

"This isn't an ordinary machine, but a 'nano-brush' capable of carving the map of an entire city on a single strand of hair!" the team leader said. Developed at a key provincial lab, the 100kV "Xi Zhi" system is now commercially available.

\n

The system is named after Wang Xizhi, a famous Chinese calligrapher. "The difference is that it uses an electron beam instead of a brush, carving circuits on chips," a senior researcher said. Targeting quantum chips and advanced semiconductors, "Xi Zhi" directly "writes" circuits onto silicon wafers with 0.6 nanometer precision and 8 nanometer line width. It enables flexible design modifications without traditional photomasks. "In the early research and development phase, numerous design iterations requiring line-by-line adjustments are common. EBL offers high precision and convenience in 'writing,' greatly boosting efficiency in chip development," the researcher added.

\n

The development of "Xi Zhi" breaks a critical barrier.

\n

Previously, such cutting-edge technology was restricted by international export controls, leaving top institutions like the University of Science and Technology of China and Zhejiang University's own labs unable to procure it.

\n

"Xi Zhi" is now in procurement discussions with entities like Huawei HiSilicon and multiple research institutes, priced below the international average.

\n

The success of "Xi Zhi" stems from the "dual-new integration" model put forth by Zhejiang province, which merges technological and industrial innovation.

\n

The application testing of "Xi Zhi" represents a major breakthrough in the localization of core high-end semiconductor equipment. This "graver", independently controlled by China, provides a solid foundation for accelerating the development of domestic high-end chips.

\n

Yuhang district of Hangzhou is prioritizing integrated reforms in education, science, and talent, with AI as a key driver, to build a demonstration zone for innovation. Future efforts will focus on creating more landmark achievements through high-level platforms, talent, enterprises, projects, and tech finance.

\n

chenye@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4194,28 +5646,6 @@ "hash": "c270701c16539dc3f6707f25f572110b", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005BUSINESS - Nation's AI-backed drug market hits global stride", - "description": "

China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered drug has yet reached the market.

\n

According to SDIC Securities, the global AI-driven drug market has more than doubled since 2021, hitting $1.76 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 30 percent.

\n

In China, the pace is even faster from 70 million yuan ($9.74 million) in 2019 to 410 million yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 57.4 percent. Lead-Leo Research Institute projects nearly 70 percent annual growth from 2024 to 2028, when the market could top 5.86 billion yuan.

\n

China's AI drug sector has also been striking deals with Big Pharma. This year alone, Syneron Bio inked a $3.4 billion agreement with AstraZeneca, while Helixon signed a $1.72 billion partnership with Sanofi, among others.

\n

"These collaborations show Chinese AI drug-discovery capabilities are gaining global recognition," said Fang Yang, executive director for healthcare and biotech at CEC Capital. "The industry is entering a new phase of going global and proving it can deliver results."

\n

The most recent deal capturing attention is China's XtalPi Holdings Ltd's $6 billion partnership with US biotech firm DoveTree. It ranks among the largest license-out deals in China's biopharma history.

\n

Under the deal, announced on Aug 5, XtalPi will deploy its AI platforms to run preclinical research on a mix of large — and small-molecule programs, including several targets picked by DoveTree. The US partner will hold exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the resulting drug candidates.

\n

XtalPi has already pocketed $51 million upfront, far exceeding its total 2024 revenue of 266 million yuan and is in line for another $49 million in near-term payments and as much as $5.89 billion in milestones and royalties.

\n

"AI can optimize molecular structures and streamline the earliest stages of drug research and development," said Chu Lei, a researcher at the Healthcare Executive Institute. "XtalPi's role is to deliver ready-to-test clinical candidates straight to DoveTree's labs."

\n

Still, the potential of AI in biotech is promising. Traditional drug development can take more than a decade and cost more than $1 billion. AI, particularly deep-learning models, can speed up target screening, molecular design, and even trial planning. Consultancy McKinsey experts estimated that AI could shrink the time from lab to patient to a tenth of current timelines.

\n

Ren Feng, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, described the global AI-driven biotech sector as moving into its 2.0 phase. The first wave dating back three decades relied on physics-based computer-aided design. The arrival of generative AI around 2013 marked a turning point, allowing algorithms to create novel molecules from scratch by drawing on vast troves of historical data.

\n

The next stage, Ren said, will see AI embedded in every step of drug R&D, from target discovery to clinical management — ushering in what he calls the "3.0 era" of fully integrated, intelligent drug development.

\n

Policy tailwinds are reinforcing the trend. In November 2024, the National Health Commission and two other ministries issued a blueprint for AI in healthcare, naming intelligent drug discovery and development and AI-assisted clinical trials as priority areas.

\n

Local governments are following suit. On Aug 12, Zhejiang province laid out a plan to build a national AI medical application base by 2027, aimed at fostering homegrown innovators, attracting composite talent, and building a complete AI healthcare industry chain.

\n

Despite the surge in dealmaking and investment, industry experts stress most AI-driven agreements today, including XtalPi's, focus on preclinical work. "No AI-discovered drug has yet been approved anywhere in the world, meaning the commercial loop remains incomplete," Chu noted.

\n

lijing2009@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered drug has yet reached the market.

\n

According to SDIC Securities, the global AI-driven drug market has more than doubled since 2021, hitting $1.76 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of more than 30 percent.

\n

In China, the pace is even faster from 70 million yuan ($9.74 million) in 2019 to 410 million yuan in 2023, with a CAGR of 57.4 percent. Lead-Leo Research Institute projects nearly 70 percent annual growth from 2024 to 2028, when the market could top 5.86 billion yuan.

\n

China's AI drug sector has also been striking deals with Big Pharma. This year alone, Syneron Bio inked a $3.4 billion agreement with AstraZeneca, while Helixon signed a $1.72 billion partnership with Sanofi, among others.

\n

"These collaborations show Chinese AI drug-discovery capabilities are gaining global recognition," said Fang Yang, executive director for healthcare and biotech at CEC Capital. "The industry is entering a new phase of going global and proving it can deliver results."

\n

The most recent deal capturing attention is China's XtalPi Holdings Ltd's $6 billion partnership with US biotech firm DoveTree. It ranks among the largest license-out deals in China's biopharma history.

\n

Under the deal, announced on Aug 5, XtalPi will deploy its AI platforms to run preclinical research on a mix of large — and small-molecule programs, including several targets picked by DoveTree. The US partner will hold exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialize the resulting drug candidates.

\n

XtalPi has already pocketed $51 million upfront, far exceeding its total 2024 revenue of 266 million yuan and is in line for another $49 million in near-term payments and as much as $5.89 billion in milestones and royalties.

\n

"AI can optimize molecular structures and streamline the earliest stages of drug research and development," said Chu Lei, a researcher at the Healthcare Executive Institute. "XtalPi's role is to deliver ready-to-test clinical candidates straight to DoveTree's labs."

\n

Still, the potential of AI in biotech is promising. Traditional drug development can take more than a decade and cost more than $1 billion. AI, particularly deep-learning models, can speed up target screening, molecular design, and even trial planning. Consultancy McKinsey experts estimated that AI could shrink the time from lab to patient to a tenth of current timelines.

\n

Ren Feng, co-CEO of Insilico Medicine, described the global AI-driven biotech sector as moving into its 2.0 phase. The first wave dating back three decades relied on physics-based computer-aided design. The arrival of generative AI around 2013 marked a turning point, allowing algorithms to create novel molecules from scratch by drawing on vast troves of historical data.

\n

The next stage, Ren said, will see AI embedded in every step of drug R&D, from target discovery to clinical management — ushering in what he calls the "3.0 era" of fully integrated, intelligent drug development.

\n

Policy tailwinds are reinforcing the trend. In November 2024, the National Health Commission and two other ministries issued a blueprint for AI in healthcare, naming intelligent drug discovery and development and AI-assisted clinical trials as priority areas.

\n

Local governments are following suit. On Aug 12, Zhejiang province laid out a plan to build a national AI medical application base by 2027, aimed at fostering homegrown innovators, attracting composite talent, and building a complete AI healthcare industry chain.

\n

Despite the surge in dealmaking and investment, industry experts stress most AI-driven agreements today, including XtalPi's, focus on preclinical work. "No AI-discovered drug has yet been approved anywhere in the world, meaning the commercial loop remains incomplete," Chu noted.

\n

lijing2009@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_005_689faf7aed50ccabe1517a6a.htm#005BUSINESS", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "7ab52abdb764b832be36baefb51b80a8", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "006WORLD - Lancang-Mekong nations pledge unity", "description": "

Foreign ministers from China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam pledged on Friday to strengthen solidarity, openness and cooperation across various fields in the face of a complex and severe international landscape.

\n

At the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning, Southwest China's Yunnan province, they also vowed to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade, step up the fight against cross-border crime, jointly tackle challenges, and work together to maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

\n

The two-day meeting, which concluded on Friday, adopted three outcome documents outlining progress on the LMC's action plan, identifying new projects to be funded in the coming year, and setting out ways to strengthen cooperation on non-traditional security issues.

\n

Initiated and launched in 2015, the LMC is an innovative type of regional cooperation mechanism among the Lancang-Mekong countries. The Lancang-Mekong region refers to the countries along the Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China.

\n

All sides agreed at the meeting that the LMC has assisted the socioeconomic development in all six countries, promoted regional economic integration, improved the well-being of people in the river basin, and contributed to regional peace, stability and sustainable development.

\n

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that since the first foreign ministers' meeting held in Yunnan, the LMC has transformed from a seed into "a towering tree" over the past decade, with cooperation focusing on the five priority areas of connectivity, production capacity cooperation, cross-border economy, water resources, and agriculture and poverty reduction.

\n

Trade between China and the five Mekong countries reached $437 billion in 2024, up 125 percent from a decade ago.

\n

Noting that the world is facing greater instability with hegemonism, power politics, unilateralism and protectionism on the rise, Wang stressed that peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain the common aspirations of the people and the prevailing trend of the times.

\n

China, he said, will continue to follow the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, ensuring that Chinese modernization brings more benefits to Mekong countries.

\n

Looking ahead, he proposed strengthening top-level planning, promoting innovative development, deepening law enforcement cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges to build version 2.0 of the LMC and usher in a new golden decade.

\n

To hold on to the "steering wheel" of the LMC's institutional framework, Wang called for efforts to strengthen high-level strategic communication, make preparations for the leaders' meeting and promote the establishment of an international secretariat for the LMC.

\n

On the sidelines of the LMC meeting, as proposed by Thailand, the co-chair of the LMC, an informal discussion among the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand was held on Friday.

\n

Wang said that China, Laos and Thailand, as friendly neighbors of Myanmar, have a better understanding of its unique national conditions and hope even more for Myanmar to return to stability and achieve national reconciliation.

\n

He stressed the importance of supporting a Myanmar-owned and Myanmar-led peace process, promoting dialogue to resolve differences, prioritizing people's livelihoods and being vigilant against external interference that could disrupt regional stability.

\n

The Myanmar side briefed the meeting on the country's domestic situation and preparations for the upcoming elections, noting that tensions have eased since the last such four-party meeting held in August last year.

\n

During the meeting, the four ministers also exchanged views on joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.

\n

Wang said that since the previous meeting, the four countries have achieved notable results in tackling cross-border crime by strengthening border control and management, but continued collaboration is still needed given the region's security situation.

\n

The four sides agreed to continue strengthening law enforcement and security cooperation, intensifying efforts to combat online gambling, telecom fraud, drug and arms trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border crimes, in order to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

\n

mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4238,28 +5668,6 @@ "hash": "69223ebacd6ddc6b0cb6ddcb941558fd", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "006WORLD - Playful literacy", - "description": "

Children read books at Taman Warna Warni Jembatan 5, an educational and relaxing park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday. The 70-meter-long park is created as a place for children in the previously slum area to play and read books for free.

\n

", - "content": "

Children read books at Taman Warna Warni Jembatan 5, an educational and relaxing park in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday. The 70-meter-long park is created as a place for children in the previously slum area to play and read books for free.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf83ed50ccabe1517a6c.htm#006WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "ef208da90d173d7f311469cbc6bf4776", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "006WORLD - US families drowning in debt as prices go up", "description": "
\n

People in the United States were drowning in $18.3 trillion of household debt in the second quarter of the year, a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows, just as producer prices edged higher last month, which could mean that businesses will soon start raising consumer prices, warn experts.

\n

The findings in the latest quarterly report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data, released in August, come amid multiple warnings that families will likely face extra costs due to the US administration's tariffs on imports.

\n

Arnold P., 55, an economist and financial adviser from Brooklyn, New York, withheld his surname to protect the anonymity of his clients. He revealed that many people he sees are desperate to find ways to lower their outgoings in preparation for higher costs, but are finding it difficult due to debt.

\n

"I see a lot of people whose finances are barely above water, mostly due to debt," he told China Daily. "(They have) college loans, a mortgage, some have six-figure credit card debt.

\n

"I warn them that when your debt service is 40 percent or more and you have inflation, your necessities are costing you much more and if you have very little savings, then this is a recipe for disaster. I believe this is the case for many working families and individuals who are already complaining about the cost of living."

\n

Household debt increased by $185 billion (1 percent) in Q2 2025, to $18.39 trillion, the New York Fed found.

\n

"This quarter's flow of household debt into serious delinquency was mixed across debt types, with credit card and auto loans holding steady, student loans continuing to rise, and mortgages edging up slightly," Joelle Scally, an economic policy adviser at the New York Fed, said in a statement.

\n

The rise in personal debt comes alongside the release of a separate report on Thursday by the Labor Department, which showed that US wholesale inflation surged unexpectedly last month, in a sign that Trump's tariffs were not only pushing up costs for businesses, but higher prices could soon be a reality for consumers.

\n

Christopher Rupkey, chief economist at fwdbonds, a financial markets research firm, wrote in a note that "it will only be a matter of time before producers pass their higher tariff-related costs onto the backs of inflation-weary consumers".

\n

The producer price index measures inflation before it hits consumers, or the final demand goods and services prices. It rose 0.9 percent last month from June, compared with the Dow Jones estimate of a 0.2 percent gain. It was its biggest jump in three years. And compared with 2024, wholesale prices rose 3.3 percent.

\n

Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics, told Reuters: "This is a kick in the teeth for anyone who thought that tariffs would not impact domestic prices in the United States economy. This report is a strong validation of the Fed's wait-and-see stance on policy changes."

\n

Financial markets anticipate that the Fed may cut rates in September.

\n

Joao F. Gomes, the Howard Butcher III professor of finance and senior vice-dean of research, centers, and academic initiatives at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is an expert on the role of financial markets in the macroeconomy.

\n

He told China Daily that the US economy is slowing down, "and this might be driven by some nervousness about hiring and investing by businesses in response to the new administration's changing policies".

\n

Overall, the impact of tariffs may mean an average family could pay $2,400 a year, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

\n

Yet 59 percent of US citizens don't have enough savings to cover an unexpected $1,000 emergency expense, a Bankrate emergency savings report conducted with SSRS and YouGov in January found.

\n

About 46 percent of adults surveyed by Bankrate, a consumer financial services firm based in New York, had enough emergency savings to cover three months of expenses. But 24 percent had no emergency savings at all.

\n

Data from the New York Fed showed that credit card balances rose by $27 billion from the previous quarter to $1.21 trillion. Meanwhile, auto loan balances also increased by $13 billion to $1.66 trillion. Student loan balances went up $7 billion to $1.64 trillion.

\n

In total, non-housing balances rose by $45 billion, a 0.9 percent increase from Q1 2025. Lastly, mortgage balances rose by $131 billion in the second quarter and were $12.9 trillion by June 2025, the Fed said.

\n

Arnold, the financial adviser, says that households will undoubtedly be affected by higher prices on goods as the US relies on imports "of products from Canada, Mexico and China".

\n

He suggests that any household that is battling debt should focus on ensuring the basics are covered.

\n

"I mean, obviously, rent is high," he added. "It absolutely constricts the budget. … That's always your first priority, paying the rent, paying the mortgage, and then everything else, including food, is secondary."

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", @@ -4282,28 +5690,6 @@ "hash": "cfd369659042124b5ecf2fee6d3eb0ec", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "006WORLD - Flood havoc", - "description": "

Household goods are strewed around next to buildings damaged by flash floods in Chositi village of Kishtwar district, India-controlled Kashmir, on Friday. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 200 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "

Household goods are strewed around next to buildings damaged by flash floods in Chositi village of Kishtwar district, India-controlled Kashmir, on Friday. Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 200 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf8ced50ccabe1517a6e.htm#006WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "ee5fbd04f0971276b31cd797be8149ce", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "006WORLD - Briefly", "description": "

SWITZERLAND

\n

No deal after plastic pollution treaty talks

\n

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said on Friday, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal. Delegates had been seeking a breakthrough in the deadlocked United Nations' talks in Geneva, but states pushing for an ambitious treaty said that the latest text released overnight failed to meet their expectations. The chair of the negotiations, Ecuador's Luis Vayas Valdivieso, adjourned the session with a pledge to resume talks at an undetermined later date, drawing weak applause from exhausted delegates who had worked into the early hours. UN officials and some countries, including Britain, said that negotiations should resume, but others described a broken process.

\n

CANADA

\n

Flights canceled as carrier, union clash

\n

Air Canada and its unionized flight attendants remained at odds on Friday, despite government pleas for both sides to return to bargaining to avert a strike that would upend travel for tens of thousands of passengers. Canada's largest carrier said that it expected to cancel 500 flights by the end of the day, ahead of the planned strike, leaving some 100,000 passengers scrambling for alternatives. The carrier's 10,000 flight attendants are gearing up to strike on Saturday over stalled contract talks on union demands for higher wages and compensation for unpaid work. On Thursday night, Air Canada and the union clashed over an agreement to avoid stranding thousands of passengers abroad when the strike is expected to begin on Saturday.

\n

INDIA

\n

Modi pushes self-reliance amid tariffs

\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India is seeking self-reliance in energy independence and the development of its own powerful defense systems, vowing to defend his country's interests "like a wall". Modi delivered his annual Independence Day address from the ramparts of New Delhi's Red Fort, at a time when India faces intense pressure and threats of additional tariffs from the United States. The prime minister urged the country to move toward more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilizers to jet engines and EV batteries, and vowed to protect farmers in the face of a trade conflict with Washington. He also announced lower goods and services taxes from October.

\n

", @@ -4326,28 +5712,6 @@ "hash": "305a316c14f0b73c96376cf630a40edf", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "006WORLD - Trump administration tightens control over DC police", - "description": "

Members of the DC Metropolitan Police detain a person, who had an altercation between members of the public, in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

\n

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation's capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington's "emergency police commissioner" with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as part of the federal government's law-enforcement takeover.

\n

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued on Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police". The Metropolitan Police Department "must receive approval from Commissioner Cole" before issuing any orders, Bondi said.

\n

It was not immediately clear where the move left Pamela Smith, the city's current police chief, who works for the mayor.

\n

The attorney general's directive comes hours after Smith directed MPD officers to share information with immigration agencies regarding people not in custody, such as someone involved in a traffic stop or checkpoint. The Justice Department said Bondi disagreed with the police chief's directive because it allowed for continued enforcement of "sanctuary policies".

\n

Bondi said she was rescinding that order as well as other MPD policies limiting inquiries into immigration status and preventing arrests based solely on federal immigration warrants. All new directives must now receive approval from Cole, the attorney general said.

\n

The late-night announcement came after an eventful day in the ongoing federal operation. Smith's earlier directive effectively brought together Trump's moves on city law enforcement and his nationwide efforts to curb immigration, and Trump had praised it in the hours before Bondi's announcement.

\n

A population already tense from days of ramp-up began seeing more significant shows of force across the city on Thursday. National Guard troops watched over some of the world's most renowned landmarks and Humvees took position in front of the busy main train station.

\n

Volunteers helped homeless people leave long-standing encampments — to where, exactly, was often unclear. Department of Homeland Security police stood outside Nationals Park.

\n

Drug Enforcement Administration agents patrolled The Wharf, a popular nightlife area, while Secret Service officers patrolled the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

\n

The visibility of federal forces around the city, including in many high-traffic areas, was striking to residents going about their lives.

\n

Trump has the power to take over federal law enforcement for 30 days before Congress must review his actions, though he has said he'll reevaluate as that deadline approaches.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "

Members of the DC Metropolitan Police detain a person, who had an altercation between members of the public, in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

\n

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation's capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington's "emergency police commissioner" with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as part of the federal government's law-enforcement takeover.

\n

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued on Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police". The Metropolitan Police Department "must receive approval from Commissioner Cole" before issuing any orders, Bondi said.

\n

It was not immediately clear where the move left Pamela Smith, the city's current police chief, who works for the mayor.

\n

The attorney general's directive comes hours after Smith directed MPD officers to share information with immigration agencies regarding people not in custody, such as someone involved in a traffic stop or checkpoint. The Justice Department said Bondi disagreed with the police chief's directive because it allowed for continued enforcement of "sanctuary policies".

\n

Bondi said she was rescinding that order as well as other MPD policies limiting inquiries into immigration status and preventing arrests based solely on federal immigration warrants. All new directives must now receive approval from Cole, the attorney general said.

\n

The late-night announcement came after an eventful day in the ongoing federal operation. Smith's earlier directive effectively brought together Trump's moves on city law enforcement and his nationwide efforts to curb immigration, and Trump had praised it in the hours before Bondi's announcement.

\n

A population already tense from days of ramp-up began seeing more significant shows of force across the city on Thursday. National Guard troops watched over some of the world's most renowned landmarks and Humvees took position in front of the busy main train station.

\n

Volunteers helped homeless people leave long-standing encampments — to where, exactly, was often unclear. Department of Homeland Security police stood outside Nationals Park.

\n

Drug Enforcement Administration agents patrolled The Wharf, a popular nightlife area, while Secret Service officers patrolled the Foggy Bottom neighborhood.

\n

The visibility of federal forces around the city, including in many high-traffic areas, was striking to residents going about their lives.

\n

Trump has the power to take over federal law enforcement for 30 days before Congress must review his actions, though he has said he'll reevaluate as that deadline approaches.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_006_689faf95ed50ccabe1517a70.htm#006WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3a4285847eb7980a4c47dff9ddc09981", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "007WORLD - Japan urged to reflect on its aggression", "description": "

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday called on Japan to confront its wartime past, warning that only by facing history can the country avoid repeating past mistakes.

\n

Speaking at a joint news conference after the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Wang reiterated China's stance on historical issues, as Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

\n

Eight decades ago, Japan was defeated, accepted the Potsdam Proclamation, and announced its unconditional surrender, Wang said.

\n

Yet today, certain forces in Japan still attempt to whitewash, deny, distort, and even rewrite history, glorifying war criminals — a disgraceful act which Wang said only brings shame upon themselves.

\n

He condemned such actions as a challenge to the United Nations Charter, the post-war international order, human conscience, and all the victorious nations and their people.

\n

"Only by facing history can Japan earn respect; only by drawing lessons from the past can it forge a future; and only by remembering history can Japan avoid straying onto the wrong path again," Wang stressed.

\n

In Tokyo on Thursday, officials and experts at a symposium themed "80 Years since the End of the Pacific War, 80 Years since Japan's Defeat: Toward Building a Peaceful World", expressed similar viewpoints.

\n

The symposium was organized on Thursday by the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, a Japanese civic group dedicated to upholding the 1995 Murayama Statement that acknowledges Japan's wartime mistakes.

\n

Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama pointed out that true "patriotism" means confronting historical facts and acknowledging past mistakes with courage.

\n

He stressed that Japan cannot simply claim that "compensation has been completed and responsibility fulfilled". Responsibility ends only when the victorious countries or former colonies declare they will no longer pursue claims.

\n

He said: "I believe that promoting peace and the development of democracy, based on a profound reflection on past history, is the path Japan should follow."

\n

On Friday, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "remorse" over the war, which he called a mistake, restoring the word in a Japanese leader's address for the first time since 2013, when former premier Shinzo Abe shunned it.

\n

Ishiba, however, did not mention Japan's aggression across Asia or apologize. Earlier in the day, at least one cabinet minister joined thousands of visitors at the notorious Yasukuni Shrine.

\n

Takakage Fujita, secretary-general of the Association for Inheriting and Propagating the Murayama Statement, quoted Japanese writer Shuichi Kato: "Distorting history brings absolutely no benefit and causes countless harms."

\n

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that 80 years after Japan's defeat, the country should fulfill its serious political commitments, thoroughly repudiate any actions that distort, glorify, or deny the history of aggression.

\n

"Japan should demonstrate through concrete actions its adherence to peaceful development, thereby earning the trust of the Chinese people, the Japanese people, neighboring Asian countries, and the international community," Wu said.

\n

Akira Yamada, a professor at Meiji University, noted that Japan's pacifism has often been framed by the slogan "not to become a new victim", but emphasized that "avoiding becoming a new aggressor" is even more important.

\n

Yamada stressed that Japan should foster friendly relations with China and warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is extremely dangerous. "Distorting historical understanding will ultimately erode our own politics and society," he said.

\n

Hajime Takano, director of the East Asian Community Institute, also warned that hostile rhetoric toward China is dangerous and argued that the idea that "a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency" is unfounded. He noted that the Taiwan question is a legacy of the Chinese civil war.

\n

Takano also criticized certain Japanese media for reporting on related events without considering the complex background.

\n

Tomoyoshi Kimura, director of the Northeast Asia Dynamics Study Group, emphasized that most people in Japan today were born after the war. Although they did not directly commit wartime crimes, they still bear a responsibility to humbly inherit and convey historical lessons.

\n

houjunjie@chinadaily.com

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -4370,28 +5734,6 @@ "hash": "3bd0602821b1ce30b9f3d4be5bf3cd98", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "007WORLD - Israel's building plan for West Bank criticized", - "description": "

Palestinians collect humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a settlement project for the West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS — Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved plans overnight for a settlement that would split East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

It was not immediately clear if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the plan to revive the long-frozen E1 scheme, which Palestinians and world powers have said would lop the West Bank in two and will likely draw international ire.

\n

In a statement headlined "Burying the idea of a Palestinian State", Smotrich's spokesperson said the minister would give a news conference later on Thursday about the plan to build 3,401 houses for Israeli settlers between an existing settlement in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

\n

Israel had frozen construction plans there since 2012 because of objections from the United States, European allies and other world powers who considered the project a threat to any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

\n

Britain and France are among several countries to announce in recent weeks plans to recognize a Palestinian state later this year, saying they wanted to keep the two-state solution alive.

\n

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: "Our position is clear — the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law," in a note to correspondents.

\n

Construction in the E1 area would sever the northern and southern West Bank, severely undermining the prospects for the realization of a viable, contiguous State of Palestine, the note added.

\n

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday urged Israel to drop plans to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning the move would violate international law and irreparably damage prospects for a two-state solution.

\n

"If implemented, settlement construction in this area will permanently cut the geographical and territorial contiguity between occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank and sever the connection between the northern and southern West Bank," Kallas said in a statement.

\n

Germany said it "strongly objects" to the plan and called on the Israeli government to "stop settlement construction", while Saudi Arabia also condemned the move "in the strongest possible terms".

\n

Israeli NGO Peace Now, which monitors settlement activity in the West Bank, denounced the E1 plan as "deadly for the future of Israel and for any chance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution".

\n

Meanwhile, in Gaza, more than 100 nonprofit groups warned on Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda — charges that Israel denied.

\n

At the same time, hospital officials reported more deaths from Israeli airstrikes and an increasing toll from malnutrition.

\n

The mounting backlash over aid restrictions and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza have been cited by several countries as a factor in their moves toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.

\n

The aid groups, including Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders and CARE, stressed on Thursday that most of them have not been able to deliver "a single truck" of lifesaving assistance since Israel implemented a blockade in March.

\n

", - "content": "

Palestinians collect humanitarian aid in Gaza City on Thursday. Also on Thursday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a settlement project for the West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

JERUSALEM/UNITED NATIONS — Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich approved plans overnight for a settlement that would split East Jerusalem from the northern West Bank, a move his office said would "bury the idea of a Palestinian state".

\n

It was not immediately clear if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the plan to revive the long-frozen E1 scheme, which Palestinians and world powers have said would lop the West Bank in two and will likely draw international ire.

\n

In a statement headlined "Burying the idea of a Palestinian State", Smotrich's spokesperson said the minister would give a news conference later on Thursday about the plan to build 3,401 houses for Israeli settlers between an existing settlement in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

\n

Israel had frozen construction plans there since 2012 because of objections from the United States, European allies and other world powers who considered the project a threat to any future peace deal with the Palestinians.

\n

Britain and France are among several countries to announce in recent weeks plans to recognize a Palestinian state later this year, saying they wanted to keep the two-state solution alive.

\n

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said: "Our position is clear — the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the regime associated with them, have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law," in a note to correspondents.

\n

Construction in the E1 area would sever the northern and southern West Bank, severely undermining the prospects for the realization of a viable, contiguous State of Palestine, the note added.

\n

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday urged Israel to drop plans to advance settlement construction in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, warning the move would violate international law and irreparably damage prospects for a two-state solution.

\n

"If implemented, settlement construction in this area will permanently cut the geographical and territorial contiguity between occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank and sever the connection between the northern and southern West Bank," Kallas said in a statement.

\n

Germany said it "strongly objects" to the plan and called on the Israeli government to "stop settlement construction", while Saudi Arabia also condemned the move "in the strongest possible terms".

\n

Israeli NGO Peace Now, which monitors settlement activity in the West Bank, denounced the E1 plan as "deadly for the future of Israel and for any chance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution".

\n

Meanwhile, in Gaza, more than 100 nonprofit groups warned on Thursday that Israel's rules for aid groups working in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank will block much-needed relief and replace independent organizations with those that serve Israel's political and military agenda — charges that Israel denied.

\n

At the same time, hospital officials reported more deaths from Israeli airstrikes and an increasing toll from malnutrition.

\n

The mounting backlash over aid restrictions and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza have been cited by several countries as a factor in their moves toward recognizing Palestinian statehood.

\n

The aid groups, including Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders and CARE, stressed on Thursday that most of them have not been able to deliver "a single truck" of lifesaving assistance since Israel implemented a blockade in March.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_007_689faf9ded50ccabe1517a72.htm#007WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3de60f338609b34f1e22c580497536e8", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "007WORLD - Liberation from colonial rule celebrated", "description": "

Both the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea have marked the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, with the ROK leader pledging to reduce bilateral tensions.

\n

In a speech at a celebration event held at the Arch of Triumph Plaza in Pyongyang on Thursday, DPRK's top leader, Kim Jong-un, emphasized the DPRK's resistance against Japanese imperialism and the bloodshed endured to gain independence, and called for steadily and undauntedly overcoming the challenges facing the DPRK.

\n

On Friday, ROK President Lee Jaemyung, in a speech marking the country's Liberation Day, said the ROK will take consistent measures to reduce tensions with the DPRK and restore the Sept 19 military agreement between the two sides to lower military tensions at the border.

\n

The agreement was signed during the 2018 inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang. In June 2024, the ROK's then Yoon Suk-yeol government suspended the deal. "It is time to break free from outdated Cold War mentality and open a new era of peace on the Korean Peninsula," said Lee, at a ceremony held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul.

\n

Lee said his government respects the DPRK's current political system and will not pursue any form of unification by absorption while asserting that it has no intention of engaging in hostile acts.

\n

The DPRK celebrations were joined by Russian guests led by Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin. According to the Korean Central News Agency, Volodin, who met Kim on Thursday, read a congratulatory letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kim, expressing his willingness to further develop bilateral relations.

\n

"Today, the DPRK-Russia friendship has developed into an unprecedented alliance," Kim, who is general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, was quoted as saying by the official Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Friday.

\n

Kim said the bilateral relationship has been solidified amid their joint struggle against the revival of neo-Nazism and to safeguard sovereignty, security and international justice.

\n

The DPRK has been wary of military exercises to be held by the ROK with the United States.

\n

"The United States-ROK joint military drills to be started on Aug 18 will undoubtedly make the hostile nature of the ROK brought to light again," Kim Yo-jong, vice department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, said earlier.

\n

She also noted that she believed Seoul's policy toward the DPRK remained unchanged.

\n

Hong Min, a senior analyst at the Institute for National Unification in the ROK, told Reuters that Pyongyang likely anticipated further conciliatory gestures by the ROK.

\n

The joint military exercise is set to take place from Monday to Aug 28, but the allies said last week that around half of the 40 planned field training drills will be postponed to September.

\n

Lee said a peaceful Korean Peninsula must be nuclear-free.

\n

kelly@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", @@ -4414,28 +5756,6 @@ "hash": "2faf67a94223fc262bd26eacd95d5f06", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008LIFE - Reinventing adventures in history", - "description": "

Inside a hall at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, the projection of light and images produces an immersive experience on Tuesday.

\n

Students explore the This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in June.

\n

While in downtown Beijing, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum showcases Confucian rituals on Aug 3.

\n

On a warm August morning at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, a small crowd of children huddles around a bronze treasure that has been waiting more than three millennia to be admired. The famed owl-shaped zun — a Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) ritual vessel symbolizing the war god — sits in its case, silent yet commanding.

\n

Twelve-year-old Chen Mingxuan lifts an AI-enabled handheld device to eye level. The screen hums and trembles in his hands, then blooms with animation: the vessel's intricate patterns begin to glow, shifting into scenes that reveal their hidden meanings. Mingxuan lets out an excited gasp as the owl's eyes gleam to life. He then taps a button to record his own retelling of the artifact's story. Later, his narration will be embedded into a custom "talking" refrigerator magnet — a souvenir that fuses the weight of tradition with a spark of technology.

\n

This is Return of the Mythical Beasts, one of the museum's newest education programs, developed as part of its push to reinvent how history is experienced. Situated in Tongzhou district, where the ancient Grand Canal once pulsed with trade activities, the museum has launched AI-powered terminals, crafting workshops, and immersive storytelling to draw children into the world of the Shang Dynasty.

\n

"Our AI terminals recognize more than 100 artifacts," says Zhang Ning, head of the museum's creative culture team.

\n

"When children record their own explanations of what they've learned, they're not just memorizing the information but also building a better understanding of history."

\n

The program ties into the museum's This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition and its canal heritage collection. This summer, new offerings have multiplied. The Journey Through the Great Shang program uses a dual-terminal teaching system linking teachers and students in real-time. While instructors guide lessons on a master device, students receive synchronized high-resolution images, videos and text on their tablets, allowing them to zoom in on details far beyond what the glass cases reveal.

\n

"The system tracks the students' progress and awards digital badges," Zhang notes.

\n

"It keeps them curious, engaged and proud of what they're learning."

\n

For those craving a dash of drama, The Shang King's Banquet Treasure Hunt begins on the eve of a royal feast, only for the bronze vessels to vanish. Armed with the king's secret orders, young sleuths follow clues through the galleries, decode bronze motifs, and try their hand at clay mold casting to crack the case.

\n

"It's about curiosity, participation and immersion," Zhang says.

\n

"Children leave with a tangible connection to the Shang world," she adds.

\n

In downtown Dongcheng district, at the solemn gates of the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum, a group of children wearing traditional hanfu costume line up before the statue of Confucius, carefully adjusting their robes and using brushes to write Chinese characters that reflect Confucius thoughts.

\n

This signature program combines traditional rites and etiquette with immersive historical drama.

\n

The activities guide participants through the historical layers of China's classical learning, allowing them to explore the legacy of Confucian scholarship and ritual culture in a setting that once shaped the nation's intellectual elite.

\n

Once China's highest learning institution and a center for moral cultivation, the Imperial College draws on this profound legacy to inspire modern programs.

\n

Personnel at the facility have developed over 300 programs serving more than 7,000 participants since 2024, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, says Yan Jing, director of the education department with the museum.

\n

The two museums are among many across the capital that have rolled out learning experiences for summer vacationers.

\n

On Aug 8, the Study Tour Month of the Beijing Museum Season was launched, aiming to create a multidimensional space to combine cultural experiences, consumption scenarios and interactive activities.

\n

"Museums are more than repositories of history; they are cultural landmarks that preserve our legacy and pass on the heritage of civilization," said Chu Jianhao, a senior official with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, at the launch ceremony.

\n

Chu praised the rich array of exhibitions, technology-enhanced experiences, and creative programs that have attracted a growing public audience since the inaugural edition of the Beijing Museum Season's Exhibition Month in May. Science Month was held in June, and Cultural Creativity Month took place in July.

\n

The Study Tour Month embodies a commitment to culturalinheritance and innovative integration, he notes.

\n

"We will collaborate with museums across Beijing's districts to deliver diverse programs, including thematic study tours, interactive games and academic seminars," Chu says.

\n

"The goal is to transform museum resources into educational assets, enhance young people's cultural literacy, and bring high-quality cultural experiences to communities," he adds.

\n

By building on new partnerships with educational authorities, Chu reveals five freshly designed study routes along Beijing's Central Axis, along with extended summer hours to meet rising demand.

\n

On launch day, Dongcheng district's culture and tourism bureau unveiled a new set of themed educational travel routes that serve as a key to opening its history.

\n

"These routes are not just a string of attractions," Chu says, adding that at each stop, organizers include various activities.

\n

Chu calls upon participating museums to leverage Beijing's unique cultural heritage to design engaging and memorable programs for youth, ensure scholarly rigor and authenticity in historical storytelling, and embrace innovative formats including theatrical performances and digital interactivity, to enrich learning experiences.

\n

At the Bell and Drum Towers, students can participate in role-play activities and "time wisdom" workshops, solving clues through interactive games and augmented-reality treasure hunts to discover how ancient Chinese kept time — a glimpse into how museums turn history into living, breathing adventures.

\n

Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Inside a hall at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, the projection of light and images produces an immersive experience on Tuesday.

\n

Students explore the This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in June.

\n

While in downtown Beijing, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum showcases Confucian rituals on Aug 3.

\n

On a warm August morning at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing, a small crowd of children huddles around a bronze treasure that has been waiting more than three millennia to be admired. The famed owl-shaped zun — a Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) ritual vessel symbolizing the war god — sits in its case, silent yet commanding.

\n

Twelve-year-old Chen Mingxuan lifts an AI-enabled handheld device to eye level. The screen hums and trembles in his hands, then blooms with animation: the vessel's intricate patterns begin to glow, shifting into scenes that reveal their hidden meanings. Mingxuan lets out an excited gasp as the owl's eyes gleam to life. He then taps a button to record his own retelling of the artifact's story. Later, his narration will be embedded into a custom "talking" refrigerator magnet — a souvenir that fuses the weight of tradition with a spark of technology.

\n

This is Return of the Mythical Beasts, one of the museum's newest education programs, developed as part of its push to reinvent how history is experienced. Situated in Tongzhou district, where the ancient Grand Canal once pulsed with trade activities, the museum has launched AI-powered terminals, crafting workshops, and immersive storytelling to draw children into the world of the Shang Dynasty.

\n

"Our AI terminals recognize more than 100 artifacts," says Zhang Ning, head of the museum's creative culture team.

\n

"When children record their own explanations of what they've learned, they're not just memorizing the information but also building a better understanding of history."

\n

The program ties into the museum's This Is Shang Dynasty exhibition and its canal heritage collection. This summer, new offerings have multiplied. The Journey Through the Great Shang program uses a dual-terminal teaching system linking teachers and students in real-time. While instructors guide lessons on a master device, students receive synchronized high-resolution images, videos and text on their tablets, allowing them to zoom in on details far beyond what the glass cases reveal.

\n

"The system tracks the students' progress and awards digital badges," Zhang notes.

\n

"It keeps them curious, engaged and proud of what they're learning."

\n

For those craving a dash of drama, The Shang King's Banquet Treasure Hunt begins on the eve of a royal feast, only for the bronze vessels to vanish. Armed with the king's secret orders, young sleuths follow clues through the galleries, decode bronze motifs, and try their hand at clay mold casting to crack the case.

\n

"It's about curiosity, participation and immersion," Zhang says.

\n

"Children leave with a tangible connection to the Shang world," she adds.

\n

In downtown Dongcheng district, at the solemn gates of the Confucius Temple and Guozijian (Imperial College) Museum, a group of children wearing traditional hanfu costume line up before the statue of Confucius, carefully adjusting their robes and using brushes to write Chinese characters that reflect Confucius thoughts.

\n

This signature program combines traditional rites and etiquette with immersive historical drama.

\n

The activities guide participants through the historical layers of China's classical learning, allowing them to explore the legacy of Confucian scholarship and ritual culture in a setting that once shaped the nation's intellectual elite.

\n

Once China's highest learning institution and a center for moral cultivation, the Imperial College draws on this profound legacy to inspire modern programs.

\n

Personnel at the facility have developed over 300 programs serving more than 7,000 participants since 2024, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback, says Yan Jing, director of the education department with the museum.

\n

The two museums are among many across the capital that have rolled out learning experiences for summer vacationers.

\n

On Aug 8, the Study Tour Month of the Beijing Museum Season was launched, aiming to create a multidimensional space to combine cultural experiences, consumption scenarios and interactive activities.

\n

"Museums are more than repositories of history; they are cultural landmarks that preserve our legacy and pass on the heritage of civilization," said Chu Jianhao, a senior official with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, at the launch ceremony.

\n

Chu praised the rich array of exhibitions, technology-enhanced experiences, and creative programs that have attracted a growing public audience since the inaugural edition of the Beijing Museum Season's Exhibition Month in May. Science Month was held in June, and Cultural Creativity Month took place in July.

\n

The Study Tour Month embodies a commitment to culturalinheritance and innovative integration, he notes.

\n

"We will collaborate with museums across Beijing's districts to deliver diverse programs, including thematic study tours, interactive games and academic seminars," Chu says.

\n

"The goal is to transform museum resources into educational assets, enhance young people's cultural literacy, and bring high-quality cultural experiences to communities," he adds.

\n

By building on new partnerships with educational authorities, Chu reveals five freshly designed study routes along Beijing's Central Axis, along with extended summer hours to meet rising demand.

\n

On launch day, Dongcheng district's culture and tourism bureau unveiled a new set of themed educational travel routes that serve as a key to opening its history.

\n

"These routes are not just a string of attractions," Chu says, adding that at each stop, organizers include various activities.

\n

Chu calls upon participating museums to leverage Beijing's unique cultural heritage to design engaging and memorable programs for youth, ensure scholarly rigor and authenticity in historical storytelling, and embrace innovative formats including theatrical performances and digital interactivity, to enrich learning experiences.

\n

At the Bell and Drum Towers, students can participate in role-play activities and "time wisdom" workshops, solving clues through interactive games and augmented-reality treasure hunts to discover how ancient Chinese kept time — a glimpse into how museums turn history into living, breathing adventures.

\n

Contact the writer at yangfeiyue@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_008_689fafa6ed50ccabe1517a74.htm#008LIFE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "6f81eb247c99cd042e5372d1dd0f80da", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "008LIFE - Themed routes", "description": "

The Central Axis Treasure Hunt takes young participants along the city's symbolic spine, visiting the National Museum of China, the historic Peking University Red Building and the Cloisonne Art Museum of China, to uncover cultural treasures along the way.

\n

The Drum Rhythms, New Voices route begins at the iconic Bell and Drum Towers and winds through the hutong neighborhood, the Confucius Temple and Guozijian Museum, inviting visitors to spend a day immersed in the rhythms of Beijing's historic streets.

\n

The Wandering Through Past and Present route connects Zhengyangmen and Arrow Tower to the south of Tian'anmen Square, Qianmen Street and the Natural History Museum of China, showcasing how Beijing's traditions continue in contemporary culture.

\n

", @@ -4458,28 +5778,6 @@ "hash": "f1dcdfeb790542a3c4799cc641ba5414", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008LIFE - Farmers plant roots in flowering lotus industry", - "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Picturesque scenes of lotus flowers in the pond and beside a bridge in Zhejiang province.

\n

Women in traditional costumes walk in procession along a lotus field in Wangjiangjing town of Jiaxing, Zhejiang.

\n

In the height of the summer heat, the vast lotus ponds in Wangjiangjing town, Zhejiang province, stretch out in an endless sea of green.

\n

Amid the rippling emerald waters, delicate pink blossoms quietly unfurl. A stroll along the water's ridges offers air filled with the sweet fragrance of lotus as streams of visitors weave through the scene to snap photos, with some rolling up their pants to wade into the pond to pick fresh seedpods.

\n

This mass lotus field in the Liansidang scenic area in Xiuzhou district of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been carefully cultivated by Yao Zhongbao, head of the Zhongbao agricultural products cooperative.

\n

"Tourists come here not only to get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also to taste fresh lotus seeds and take home handmade lotus root starch, organic lotus seeds, and lotus tea leaves produced by our cooperative," he says.

\n

The wetlands are one of nature's precious gifts to Wangjiangjing. Since 2009, the town has leveraged its natural environment to develop a thriving wetland agriculture centered on lotus root, building a robust lotus industry.

\n

Lotus thrives in warm, humid environments, tolerates waterlogging, and offers value in each part of the plant: the flowers are ornamental while the roots and seeds are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses.

\n

The economic benefits of lotus farming have encouraged many villagers to participate, including Yao.

\n

However, his journey with lotus plants wasn't always idyllic.

\n

After years of growing lotus root, he began facing an invisible but persistent challenge — the soil, worn down from long-term cultivation, showed signs of fatigue, and the crops grew increasingly prone to disease.

\n

"The land was tired. The lotus root wasn't growing as it used to," Yao recalls.

\n

However, during a study trip organized by the local government, Yao's path took a turn. In 2015, he and his fellow farmers learned about new varieties of lotus that were being cultivated not just for their roots, but for seeds and flowers too.

\n

"Our old fields were no longer suitable for lotus root," Yao explains, "so I decided to try the new varieties to see if I could grow lotus seeds."

\n

At first, it was purely for practical reasons. The dry lotus seeds, used in traditional Chinese desserts like eight-treasure porridge, were harvested and processed for sale.

\n

"I didn't think of selling flowers at the time," he says with a chuckle. "A few friends asked for some blooms as gifts, so I gave them away."

\n

Five years later, in 2020, the flower side of his business began to show real promise.

\n

Yao began to receive the occasional flower order.

\n

By 2023, demand exploded thanks to an unexpected moment of online fame. A video of an elderly man carrying two baskets of lotus flowers on a shoulder pole went viral on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.

\n

"That's when it really took off," Yao says. "Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the lotus field."

\n

To cater to market demand, Yao has grown 350 mu (23.3 hectares) of ornamental lotus fields.

\n

"This year, we're growing 16 varieties across four major color palettes, including single and double-petaled blooms," Yao explains. "The earliest varieties started blooming in May, and we'll be harvesting through October."

\n

Not all lotus flowers are created equal, though; some fetch significantly higher prices. The Guanyin Lotus, for example, is a tightly-budded, double-petaled variety that requires a gentle hand to coax it open, earning it the nickname "pet flower" among growers.

\n

Yao's fresh-cut lotus flowers are sold on site and distributed to major flower markets in Shanghai, as well as in Hangzhou and Jiaxing in Zhejiang.

\n

Currently, the cooperative ships around 2,500 stems daily. Preliminary estimates show that one mu of ornamental lotus can generate revenue between 6,000 and 8,000 ($835-$1,114) yuan, far more profitable than lotus root farming.

\n

Despite the growing success of his flower business, Yao still cultivates 86.7 hectares of lotus root, which he says maximizes the use of land and "nothing goes to waste".

\n

To date, Wangjiangjing has nearly 666.7 hectares of lotus cultivation, with its annual output value reaching approximately 150 million yuan, says Liu Qixun, deputy head of the town.

\n

Across town is one specialized lotus marketing cooperative, three lotus processing enterprises, and more than 60 lotus-growing households.

\n

Beyond lotus flowers and roots, the two core products, Wangjiangjing's thriving lotus industry has sparked the development of a wide range of spin-off goods, from lotus root starch and sweet braised lotus to wonton wrappers, herbal lotus leaf tea, drinks, and lotus-flavored noodles.

\n

Li Xiuying, chair of a local agricultural technology company, says it partnered with a major food company to produce lotus root starch wonton wrappers.

\n

They're springy, translucent, and offer the distinct flavor of Jiangnan (the southern regions of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). Consumers love them, Li says.

\n

", - "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Picturesque scenes of lotus flowers in the pond and beside a bridge in Zhejiang province.

\n

Women in traditional costumes walk in procession along a lotus field in Wangjiangjing town of Jiaxing, Zhejiang.

\n

In the height of the summer heat, the vast lotus ponds in Wangjiangjing town, Zhejiang province, stretch out in an endless sea of green.

\n

Amid the rippling emerald waters, delicate pink blossoms quietly unfurl. A stroll along the water's ridges offers air filled with the sweet fragrance of lotus as streams of visitors weave through the scene to snap photos, with some rolling up their pants to wade into the pond to pick fresh seedpods.

\n

This mass lotus field in the Liansidang scenic area in Xiuzhou district of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, has been carefully cultivated by Yao Zhongbao, head of the Zhongbao agricultural products cooperative.

\n

"Tourists come here not only to get close to nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also to taste fresh lotus seeds and take home handmade lotus root starch, organic lotus seeds, and lotus tea leaves produced by our cooperative," he says.

\n

The wetlands are one of nature's precious gifts to Wangjiangjing. Since 2009, the town has leveraged its natural environment to develop a thriving wetland agriculture centered on lotus root, building a robust lotus industry.

\n

Lotus thrives in warm, humid environments, tolerates waterlogging, and offers value in each part of the plant: the flowers are ornamental while the roots and seeds are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses.

\n

The economic benefits of lotus farming have encouraged many villagers to participate, including Yao.

\n

However, his journey with lotus plants wasn't always idyllic.

\n

After years of growing lotus root, he began facing an invisible but persistent challenge — the soil, worn down from long-term cultivation, showed signs of fatigue, and the crops grew increasingly prone to disease.

\n

"The land was tired. The lotus root wasn't growing as it used to," Yao recalls.

\n

However, during a study trip organized by the local government, Yao's path took a turn. In 2015, he and his fellow farmers learned about new varieties of lotus that were being cultivated not just for their roots, but for seeds and flowers too.

\n

"Our old fields were no longer suitable for lotus root," Yao explains, "so I decided to try the new varieties to see if I could grow lotus seeds."

\n

At first, it was purely for practical reasons. The dry lotus seeds, used in traditional Chinese desserts like eight-treasure porridge, were harvested and processed for sale.

\n

"I didn't think of selling flowers at the time," he says with a chuckle. "A few friends asked for some blooms as gifts, so I gave them away."

\n

Five years later, in 2020, the flower side of his business began to show real promise.

\n

Yao began to receive the occasional flower order.

\n

By 2023, demand exploded thanks to an unexpected moment of online fame. A video of an elderly man carrying two baskets of lotus flowers on a shoulder pole went viral on Douyin, China's version of TikTok.

\n

"That's when it really took off," Yao says. "Suddenly, everyone wanted a piece of the lotus field."

\n

To cater to market demand, Yao has grown 350 mu (23.3 hectares) of ornamental lotus fields.

\n

"This year, we're growing 16 varieties across four major color palettes, including single and double-petaled blooms," Yao explains. "The earliest varieties started blooming in May, and we'll be harvesting through October."

\n

Not all lotus flowers are created equal, though; some fetch significantly higher prices. The Guanyin Lotus, for example, is a tightly-budded, double-petaled variety that requires a gentle hand to coax it open, earning it the nickname "pet flower" among growers.

\n

Yao's fresh-cut lotus flowers are sold on site and distributed to major flower markets in Shanghai, as well as in Hangzhou and Jiaxing in Zhejiang.

\n

Currently, the cooperative ships around 2,500 stems daily. Preliminary estimates show that one mu of ornamental lotus can generate revenue between 6,000 and 8,000 ($835-$1,114) yuan, far more profitable than lotus root farming.

\n

Despite the growing success of his flower business, Yao still cultivates 86.7 hectares of lotus root, which he says maximizes the use of land and "nothing goes to waste".

\n

To date, Wangjiangjing has nearly 666.7 hectares of lotus cultivation, with its annual output value reaching approximately 150 million yuan, says Liu Qixun, deputy head of the town.

\n

Across town is one specialized lotus marketing cooperative, three lotus processing enterprises, and more than 60 lotus-growing households.

\n

Beyond lotus flowers and roots, the two core products, Wangjiangjing's thriving lotus industry has sparked the development of a wide range of spin-off goods, from lotus root starch and sweet braised lotus to wonton wrappers, herbal lotus leaf tea, drinks, and lotus-flavored noodles.

\n

Li Xiuying, chair of a local agricultural technology company, says it partnered with a major food company to produce lotus root starch wonton wrappers.

\n

They're springy, translucent, and offer the distinct flavor of Jiangnan (the southern regions of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). Consumers love them, Li says.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_008_689fafafed50ccabe1517a76.htm#008LIFE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "01c8a45a177675807097d4e70a311bd9", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "009LIFE - Reflections of a mastermind", "description": "
\n

Shaped like a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, and mirrored in the water to give it a circular appearance, the Music on the River project, designed by Peter Guo-hua Fu in Hengqin, Guangdong province, is a landmark in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

\n

The Stories Behind 100 Designs at the 2025 Shanghai Book Fair.

\n

Fu's architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home on display at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center in May last year.

\n

Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award in September 2021.

\n

For Chinese Canadian architect Peter Guo-hua Fu, his career has always revolved around two passions: designing buildings and promoting the public's understanding of them. Fu has been in charge of design for 100 building projects worldwide since founding KFS Architects Inc Canada in 2001; and in order to promote architecture, he has spent the past decade exploring ways to merge architecture with music, dance, sculpture, painting, and other art forms — creating what he calls "a grand visual art based on architecture design".

\n

This energetic architect is still pushing boundaries to make architecture more accessible. His recent bilingual book, The Stories Behind 100 Designs, and an architecture-themed game titled Image of Space, set to launch later this year, are just the latest examples.

\n

The book, published in July in China, is jointly written by the 62-year-old architect and his son Richard. It depicts the stories behind the architecture of 100 buildings he designed since founding KFS Architects.

\n

"You could say I'm a child of my time. I happened to be working during a period of rapid economic growth in China, and I was fortunate to be involved in the design of many airport terminals and office buildings. Since 2001, I have been in charge of the design for 100 architectural projects. If you count each project as five buildings on average, that's about 500 buildings in total," he says.

\n

Regarding Shanghai as his muse, Fu says nearly half of these projects, involving more than 200 buildings, are scattered across the city.

\n

"Shanghai is my hometown, where I was born and learned my early grounding in architecture. It was in Shanghai that I first developed my passion for the field," he says.

\n

Fu says his connection with architecture began in childhood.

\n

"I would sit by the window, counting the red bricks on the buildings opposite my home. I also fondly remember accompanying my father to meet his business partners near the Bund, where I admired the views both inside and outside those beautiful buildings," he recalls.

\n

It was because of these experiences that, in 1980, he became an undergraduate student at Shanghai's Tongji University, majoring in architectural design and urban planning. After working for two years at Shenzhen University in Guangdong province, he returned to Tongji University as a postgraduate student in 1986, and further pursued a doctorate in architecture in 1989.

\n

"Shanghai is truly my blessed place. I came from Shanghai, and finally I returned. I spend most of my time here, and my greatest achievements have happened here too," he says.

\n

In 2021, Fu received the Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award, given to outstanding foreigners for their significant contributions to the city's development and international exchanges.

\n

"Maybe it's because I've contributed to shaping Shanghai's skyline," he suggests.

\n

In 1990, he was granted a full scholarship by McGill University's School of Architecture, and started his studying and working in Canada. He founded KFS Architects, operating an architectural design business in both China and Canada.

\n

His contribution to architecture was equally recognized in Canada. In September 2017, McGill University permanently named its School of Architecture, with a history of more than 120 years, as the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture.

\n

"Peter Guo-hua Fu is an outstanding architect, as well as a contributor to the friendship and cooperation between China and Canada," said Peng Jingtao, then consul general of China in Montreal, during the ceremony.

\n

"He received good education in both China and Canada. His Canada-based company grew rapidly in China. Fu's success has fully demonstrated the broad prospects for cooperation in education, business and trade between China and Canada," Peng said.

\n

Asked about his future plans, Fu says he will continue his pursuits in grand visual art.

\n

"The 100 architectural stories are a reflection of my 25-year-long work and a contribution to the idea that cities have warmth. I believed that architecture can be read, and can also be expressed through theater, dance, sculpture and painting. This is the beginning of my journey into grand architecture, grand art, and grand visual storytelling," he wrote in his book's preface.

\n

In the past decade, he has integrated architecture with a variety of art forms. In 2014, 2016, and 2017, he created a series of architecture-themed musicals, including Memories of the Valley, My Albert, and Exchange Students. In 2024, his architectural sculpture Memories of the Valley: Golden Home was displayed at the Shanghai Oriental Art Center.

\n

By the end of this year, he plans to launch an architecture-themed game aimed at reaching a wider audience, especially Generation Z. The game's goal is to popularize architectural design, culture, ideas and creativity.

\n

"Honestly, I've probably never done anything else in my life. I've been dedicated to architecture and sharing it with others — and I'm truly happy to have embraced this path," he says.

\n

Contact the writer at wang_ying@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4502,28 +5800,6 @@ "hash": "861833e055827af72e0284194e35533d", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "009LIFE - Camp fosters global passion for ancient structures", - "description": "

International volunteers participate in a summer camp on architectural heritage conservation in Shanxi province's Pingyao Ancient City.

\n

TAIYUAN — Amid the scorching summer heat of North China, 17 Chinese and international volunteers huddle beside the gatehouse of an ancient residence in the historic Pingyao county of Shanxi province, carefully restoring bricks under the watchful guidance of seasoned professionals.

\n

From Aug 1 to Wednesday, the Shanghai Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, together with Pingyao county, hosted a volunteer camp focused on architectural heritage conservation in Dongquan village, a traditional settlement in northern China.

\n

Over two weeks, the volunteers helped restore the gatehouse and surrounding walls of the centuries-old residence under the guidance of master craftsmen.

\n

They visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pingyao Ancient City, as well as historic landmarks like Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. The itinerary included meeting inheritors of local intangible cultural heritage, from traditional puppet performers to artisans of Pingyao's famed lacquerware craft.

\n

Of the 17 participants, six were from France. Leading the French group was 26-year-old Aurore Franche, a model with a deep passion for cultural heritage preservation. She saw it as a tangible link to the past, and joined the program to gain firsthand experience with traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

\n

"Chinese architecture is so beautiful, especially the incredible mortise and tenon structure," she says. "It's amazing how the pieces fit together so securely without glue or nails. That reflects the wisdom of ancient Chinese builders."

\n

Sara Zuniga, a university student from Mexico with a longstanding fascination for history, says her studies are fueled by a desire to understand the brilliance of past civilizations.

\n

"Unfortunately, many of Mexico's historical sites are damaged over time as development progresses. This makes me feel regretful and motivates me even more to protect what remains," she adds.

\n

For Zuniga, China — halfway across the globe — always seemed mysterious and captivating. "Before coming here, my impression of China was limited to what I had seen in films and reports from Western media. I wanted to see this ancient country for myself."

\n

At the restoration site, a young man fluent in Chinese soon caught the attention of fellow volunteers. Herwann Rocrou, 23, an archaeology student from France and an avid Sinology enthusiast, spends his spare time studying Chinese and has traveled to cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu province. He has also explored ancient Chinese cultures, including the Yangshao culture and the Shang (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and Zhou (c. 11th century–256 BC) dynasties.

\n

He says he joined the Pingyao volunteer program to deepen his understanding of how traditional Chinese architecture is preserved and restored. "I love Chinese history and culture, and it's my dream to one day live in China with my girlfriend."

\n

During the program, international volunteers teamed up with skilled masons in Dongquan village, a nationally recognized historic site.

\n

They also visited ancient structures and relics in Liangcun village and explored Pingyao at night, one of China's best-preserved and inhabited ancient walled cities.

\n

According to Ding Feng, secretary general of the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, the organization has held 48 volunteer camps across Shanxi, Guizhou, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces since 2010.

\n

More than half of these activities have taken place in Shanxi, a province famous for its ancient architecture and home to over 28,000 historic structures. Nearly 1,000 international volunteers have taken part in the initiative over the past 15 years.

\n

"Our goal is to give the public, particularly young people, more opportunities to get directly involved in heritage protection," Ding says. "By working with their hands, they form a physical connection to traditional architecture, which deepens their emotional ties and sparks greater enthusiasm, initiative, and awareness for preserving cultural heritage."

\n

", - "content": "

International volunteers participate in a summer camp on architectural heritage conservation in Shanxi province's Pingyao Ancient City.

\n

TAIYUAN — Amid the scorching summer heat of North China, 17 Chinese and international volunteers huddle beside the gatehouse of an ancient residence in the historic Pingyao county of Shanxi province, carefully restoring bricks under the watchful guidance of seasoned professionals.

\n

From Aug 1 to Wednesday, the Shanghai Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, together with Pingyao county, hosted a volunteer camp focused on architectural heritage conservation in Dongquan village, a traditional settlement in northern China.

\n

Over two weeks, the volunteers helped restore the gatehouse and surrounding walls of the centuries-old residence under the guidance of master craftsmen.

\n

They visited the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pingyao Ancient City, as well as historic landmarks like Shuanglin Temple and Zhenguo Temple. The itinerary included meeting inheritors of local intangible cultural heritage, from traditional puppet performers to artisans of Pingyao's famed lacquerware craft.

\n

Of the 17 participants, six were from France. Leading the French group was 26-year-old Aurore Franche, a model with a deep passion for cultural heritage preservation. She saw it as a tangible link to the past, and joined the program to gain firsthand experience with traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

\n

"Chinese architecture is so beautiful, especially the incredible mortise and tenon structure," she says. "It's amazing how the pieces fit together so securely without glue or nails. That reflects the wisdom of ancient Chinese builders."

\n

Sara Zuniga, a university student from Mexico with a longstanding fascination for history, says her studies are fueled by a desire to understand the brilliance of past civilizations.

\n

"Unfortunately, many of Mexico's historical sites are damaged over time as development progresses. This makes me feel regretful and motivates me even more to protect what remains," she adds.

\n

For Zuniga, China — halfway across the globe — always seemed mysterious and captivating. "Before coming here, my impression of China was limited to what I had seen in films and reports from Western media. I wanted to see this ancient country for myself."

\n

At the restoration site, a young man fluent in Chinese soon caught the attention of fellow volunteers. Herwann Rocrou, 23, an archaeology student from France and an avid Sinology enthusiast, spends his spare time studying Chinese and has traveled to cities such as Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu province. He has also explored ancient Chinese cultures, including the Yangshao culture and the Shang (c. 16th century-11th century BC) and Zhou (c. 11th century–256 BC) dynasties.

\n

He says he joined the Pingyao volunteer program to deepen his understanding of how traditional Chinese architecture is preserved and restored. "I love Chinese history and culture, and it's my dream to one day live in China with my girlfriend."

\n

During the program, international volunteers teamed up with skilled masons in Dongquan village, a nationally recognized historic site.

\n

They also visited ancient structures and relics in Liangcun village and explored Pingyao at night, one of China's best-preserved and inhabited ancient walled cities.

\n

According to Ding Feng, secretary general of the Ruan Yisan Heritage Foundation, the organization has held 48 volunteer camps across Shanxi, Guizhou, Fujian, Yunnan and other provinces since 2010.

\n

More than half of these activities have taken place in Shanxi, a province famous for its ancient architecture and home to over 28,000 historic structures. Nearly 1,000 international volunteers have taken part in the initiative over the past 15 years.

\n

"Our goal is to give the public, particularly young people, more opportunities to get directly involved in heritage protection," Ding says. "By working with their hands, they form a physical connection to traditional architecture, which deepens their emotional ties and sparks greater enthusiasm, initiative, and awareness for preserving cultural heritage."

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_009_689fafb7ed50ccabe1517a78.htm#009LIFE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "952b4f48af4f95a917bd443942021df5", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "010LIFE - FRAMING the PAST", "description": "

Mike Emery's photos on display at the exhibition Nice to Meet You in Shanghai offer a panoramic view of the daily lives of Chinese people in 1980. 1. People stroll on the frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing.

\n

2. The frozen waterway is a popular playground for Beijing residents.

\n

3. Blue is the dominant color of people's clothing, and bicycles are a common sight on the streets.

\n

4. A group of children on their way to school in Shanghai.

\n

A boy plays with a balloon in Beijing in 1980.

\n

Mike Emery's colleague roller-skates across the Waibaidu Bridge in Shanghai in 1980.

\n

In front of Emery's camera, children exhibit a mix of curiosity and shyness in their eyes.

\n

A boy stretches out his hands with a big smile.

\n

Emery meets Lili again in 2019, almost 40 years after he took the girl's photo.

\n

In the early spring of 1980, Mike Emery stepped onto the land of China for the very first time. As a crew member of a cruise ship and a photographer, Emery, 23, wandered with a camera through the streets and captured images of people's daily lives in several major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin, framing many vibrant and colorful moments that are now gradually fading with time.

\n

Born in Staffordshire, England, and later settling down in Sydney, Australia, Emery vividly remembers his first trip to China 45 years ago, which he describes as exciting, lucky, and full of new discoveries.

\n

At that time, Emery got a job on a new cruise ship based in Japan that was heading to China. Over the course of about three months, he participated in seven cruise trips, making him one of the first foreign tourists to visit the nation since its reform and opening-up. He randomly captured scenes of daily lives during China's early transformative era.

\n

His photography book, China 1980, was published in 2019, and an exhibition, Nice to Meet You, running until Tuesday in Shanghai, displays over 100 photos from the book.

\n

"When our ship first docked at the port city of Tianjin, we didn't know what to expect, but it was like a carnival. There was an air of excitement, complete with flags, streamers and a marching band to greet us," Emery writes in the book.

\n

He clearly stood out at that time as a foreigner with fair hair, wearing colorful clothes and carrying a strange object — as many people had not seen such a camera before. Emery was curious about the nation and its residents.

\n

"Groups of up to 50 people would surround me, wanting to speak English, all supremely curious. They were all invariably polite and would ask, 'Excuse me, may I practice my English?'" writes Emery.

\n

Yet, language did not stop Emery from exploring the streets or diving into the crowds. He would put on a big smile, pull funny faces, stick his tongue out, or lie on his back in the middle of the street, trying to stimulate some kind of reaction.

\n

That was how Emery captured one of his highlighted photos during the trip — a boy stretching out his hands to the photographer with a big smile as if to say, "nice to meet you".

\n

Children make up a large part of Emery's photos. Through his lens, he captured children playing on the streets, as well as groups of children he encountered at a kindergarten or on their way to school, most giving him a smile and wave.

\n

"When you look at the laughing faces of these children, you can see the innocence in their eyes. There is no sense of stress. Life was simple. Pure happiness seems to erupt from the smiles of these beautiful people," says Emery.

\n

"They are wonderful subjects to photograph, and their characters shine through these pages. You will see … the way their stance evokes a sense of pride, both personal and cultural."

\n

The photographer noted that children everywhere in 1980 were dressed in brightly colored clothes, a distinct difference to the shades of blue, brown and khaki then worn by their parents and elders.

\n

It was a time when the nation was on the verge of dramatic changes. Emery's evocative imagery not only documents the vibrancy of Chinese street life, but also plays a crucial role in preserving memories of those days and Chinese culture for future generations.

\n

"The pace of life in China's cities in 1980, as I observed it, was steady. There was a calmness that was foreign to me. The bicycles weaved along the streets, and the buses meandered slowly. There was no hustle and bustle or sense of rush hour," says the photographer.

\n

During his trips to China, Emery observed and captured changes in the general appearance of society. He saw people start to become more individual, expressing themselves with new clothes and more adventurous hairstyles. Luxury goods, such as black-and-white TVs, started to appear in the shop windows in Shanghai, all signaling a complete change on the horizon.

\n

It was long after Emery's cruise trip days ended that he realized the significance of these old photos. There are very few photographs — especially in color — available from that period dedicated to people going about their daily lives. He hopes these photos can provide an insight into Chinese society in 1980 and by comparison, help people know how much it has changed since.

\n

Emery came back to China in 2019. When he stepped off the plane and got to see the brand-new country, he could hardly believe his eyes. More incredibly, shortly after the publishing of his book, he even unexpectedly reconnected to two girls featured in his photos taken 45 years ago.

\n

Still keeping over 300 photos of those trips in 1980, Emery says the people in the photos are the important ones who contributed to building China into what it is today. In a time when cameras or canvas were not common, such photos became the real records of their past and lives.

\n

"I think it is important for people nowadays to see these photos and learn about the stories, as they bring back memories that are fading," he says.

\n

With photos as the bond, the Australian photographer also aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation between Australian and Chinese people and cultures.

\n

Shi Hantao, curator of the exhibition, says: "As a traveler, Emery had no obligations for news reporting or publishing, nor did he need to maintain objectivity. His camera served as a tool to greet and converse with the strangers he met in China. In other words, what he captured was more about the encounter itself than any specific object."

\n

After Shanghai, the photo exhibition will travel to Suzhou in Jiangsu province and then continue to other cities.

\n

Contact the writer at wangxin2@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

If you go

\n

10 am-9 pm, until Tuesday.

\n

Fujifilm X-Space, 398 Huaihai Road (M), Huangpu district, Shanghai.

\n

", @@ -4546,28 +5822,6 @@ "hash": "d1af7e6c50f98b0148c40f5cc878bd13", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "010LIFE - Chengdu 'bears' in mind many benefits of panda policy", - "description": "

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding draws a big crowd during the summer vacation.

\n

CHENGDU — In the lush enclosures of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 50-year-old researcher James Edward Ayala leans in to observe 2-year-old panda cub Rong Shuo, whose name translates to "Shining Chengdu".

\n

With gentle precision, he measures the cub's paw size, part of a study tracking male pandas' development.

\n

"I love working with him. … It's kind of symbolic of my relationship with the city," says Ayala, who has spent 15 years in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

\n

For the US researcher, pandas aren't just animals; they're bridges between cultures, science and people.

\n

Ayala, a recipient of China's prestigious friendship award and a torchbearer for the 2025 Chengdu World Games, embodies the global collaboration behind panda conservation.

\n

His journey, from a New York zookeeper to a contributor in China's panda research, mirrors the species' transformation — from an endangered animal to a cross-border cultural ambassador.

\n

When Ayala first arrived in China in 2010, giant pandas were classified as "endangered". Today, their status has improved to "vulnerable", with wild populations rebounding from 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 last year, according to data released at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference.

\n

China's efforts, including the launch of the Giant Panda National Park, are massive milestones for conservation, and it shows how committed the government is to conserving its wildlife, he says, noting the Chinese government's increasing funding in research, national parks, and agreements to United Nations regulations regarding environmental laws.

\n

Today, 757 pandas thrive in global breeding programs, and this progress isn't confined to China. "Conservation to me is no longer the responsibility of a single country," says Ayala, citing international cooperation between the Chengdu base, the US National Zoo and Japan's Adventure World as vivid examples.

\n

"We have great relations with our partners. We exchange scientists and benefit from different aspects of conservation work."

\n

Pandas transcend cultures, according to Ayala. He recalls a recent tour he led for German athlete Marcel Hassemeier, a multiple World Games champion and fellow torchbearer for the Chengdu World Games. Hassemeier spent hours discussing panda anatomy and physiology with Ayala.

\n

"It's interesting to see celebrities drawn to the science behind the cuteness," says the researcher.

\n

Li Desheng, chief expert at China's Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, echoes this sentiment: "Giant pandas are one of China's best business cards. Overseas netizens know them intimately and dream of visiting Sichuan to see them."

\n

Beyond their diplomatic role, pandas have spawned a vibrant ecosystem spanning tourism, cultural creativity and innovation. Chengdu's panda base draws 10 million annual visitors, fueling a bustling local industry, from panda-shaped pastries to high-tech souvenirs.

\n

Hua Hua, a cub beloved for her endearing clumsiness, has 564,000 followers on Sina Weibo. Her lifelike dolls sell for 1,000 yuan ($139) each, with sales surpassing 3,000 units.

\n

", - "content": "

The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding draws a big crowd during the summer vacation.

\n

CHENGDU — In the lush enclosures of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, 50-year-old researcher James Edward Ayala leans in to observe 2-year-old panda cub Rong Shuo, whose name translates to "Shining Chengdu".

\n

With gentle precision, he measures the cub's paw size, part of a study tracking male pandas' development.

\n

"I love working with him. … It's kind of symbolic of my relationship with the city," says Ayala, who has spent 15 years in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan province.

\n

For the US researcher, pandas aren't just animals; they're bridges between cultures, science and people.

\n

Ayala, a recipient of China's prestigious friendship award and a torchbearer for the 2025 Chengdu World Games, embodies the global collaboration behind panda conservation.

\n

His journey, from a New York zookeeper to a contributor in China's panda research, mirrors the species' transformation — from an endangered animal to a cross-border cultural ambassador.

\n

When Ayala first arrived in China in 2010, giant pandas were classified as "endangered". Today, their status has improved to "vulnerable", with wild populations rebounding from 1,100 in the 1980s to nearly 1,900 last year, according to data released at the Global Panda Partners 2024 conference.

\n

China's efforts, including the launch of the Giant Panda National Park, are massive milestones for conservation, and it shows how committed the government is to conserving its wildlife, he says, noting the Chinese government's increasing funding in research, national parks, and agreements to United Nations regulations regarding environmental laws.

\n

Today, 757 pandas thrive in global breeding programs, and this progress isn't confined to China. "Conservation to me is no longer the responsibility of a single country," says Ayala, citing international cooperation between the Chengdu base, the US National Zoo and Japan's Adventure World as vivid examples.

\n

"We have great relations with our partners. We exchange scientists and benefit from different aspects of conservation work."

\n

Pandas transcend cultures, according to Ayala. He recalls a recent tour he led for German athlete Marcel Hassemeier, a multiple World Games champion and fellow torchbearer for the Chengdu World Games. Hassemeier spent hours discussing panda anatomy and physiology with Ayala.

\n

"It's interesting to see celebrities drawn to the science behind the cuteness," says the researcher.

\n

Li Desheng, chief expert at China's Giant Panda Conservation Research Center, echoes this sentiment: "Giant pandas are one of China's best business cards. Overseas netizens know them intimately and dream of visiting Sichuan to see them."

\n

Beyond their diplomatic role, pandas have spawned a vibrant ecosystem spanning tourism, cultural creativity and innovation. Chengdu's panda base draws 10 million annual visitors, fueling a bustling local industry, from panda-shaped pastries to high-tech souvenirs.

\n

Hua Hua, a cub beloved for her endearing clumsiness, has 564,000 followers on Sina Weibo. Her lifelike dolls sell for 1,000 yuan ($139) each, with sales surpassing 3,000 units.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_010_689fafbfed50ccabe1517a7a.htm#010LIFE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "eb33b8f0c48db2670e0078b82194db42", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "011CULTURE - A dream destination", "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

\n

A scene from Real and Illusory, one of the three acts in the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

A classic moment from the novel A Dream of Red Mansions is recreated.

\n

Jia Baoyu's wedding at the Readers' Theater.

\n

A performance at the Readers' Theater.

\n

Wang Chaoge is the general planner, director, and playwright of the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex.

\n

Visitors can watch the performances while lying in bed at the Bed Theater.

\n

You've heard the phrase: "getting lost in a good book". Well, thanks to ingenious architecture, bold artistic devices and carefully-designed theaters, Unique Dream of Red Mansion in Langfang, Hebei province, enables fans of the eponymous Chinese classic to do — literally — just that.

\n

The novel written by Cao Xueqin, A Dream of Red Mansions, is an epic work that holds a mirror up to Chinese society during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), set against the backdrop of the rise and fall in the fortunes of four influential families. Told from the perspective of a tragic, but wealthy young man, Jia Baoyu, it depicts life through a mixture of reality and dreams.

\n

Inspired by the novel's philosophy, Wang Chaoge, as general planner, director, and playwright, built Unique Dream of Red Mansion to be a fusion of literature, architecture, technology and memory. She believes there are no words to describe what she has created, adding that even "dreamland" doesn't cover its scope.

\n

The ambitious project, funded by ENN Group, officially opened on July 23, 2023, and is now celebrating its second anniversary. The arts complex is located approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Beijing and is adjacent to the Beijing Daxing International Airport Economic Zone, allowing Wang ample space to make her sprawling vision a reality.

\n

"I want to bewilder visitors, and to keep everyone guessing what this place really is. I want to make you feel as if you've never seen anything like it," Wang explains.

\n

"I aim to shatter your preconceptions. For here, a new genre is born, one that, unless you witness it, defies all imagination; a place beyond mental sketching. Before its conception, no one ever merged theaters into a drama settlement cluster on such a scale."

\n

The Unique Dream of Red Mansion is a labyrinth of 108 spaces and 21 immersive performances, where audiences drift between reality and illusion, past and present.

\n

According to the latest figures, the complex has been in continuous operation for 730 days, attracting over 2 million visitors and staging more than 21,000 immersive performances. During this year's summer vacation, visitor traffic sees an increase of about 60 percent.

\n

The scenes and elements are inspired by the novel, with each location given a poetic name from the book, touching the audience's senses through the shifting currents of an epic that has haunted Chinese hearts for centuries.

\n

Wang spent nearly eight years bringing this project to life. As a keen lover of the novel, Wang believes it's not merely a book to be staged, but an infinite canvas. "Everyone has his own interpretation of A Dream of Red Mansions," Wang adds.

\n

"It is the dream you read, but never finish."

\n

The performances within the complex unfold along two intertwined threads: one reimagines the most iconic and climactic moments from the novel itself; the other explores the stories that have emerged throughout the years between readers and the novel. The entire work is divided among three grand theaters and multiple micro-theaters spread over an area of around 150,000 square meters. With 72,000 sq m of constructed performance space, the Unique Dream of Red Mansion feels less like a theater, and more like a living organism. Designed as a maze of "moving views and shifting scenes", it borrows from the aesthetics of Chinese ink painting — suggestion over detail, ambiguity over closure; a constant dance between presence and absence. Visitors wander through intricately crafted gardens, step into chambers alive with projection and sound, or slip into dim alleys, guided by a narrator's whispered voice.

\n

"And, I especially hope that, after you leave, a part of you will linger here, immersed for a long, long time. Because throughout the whole place, what we provide is experience," Wang adds, "This experience is my sole top priority. It's not just about plot or story."

\n

Inside, the unexpected is the norm. There is a Gate Theater, a hall lined with doors from different eras and regions in China, each a potential portal to an untold story. There is also a Bed Theater, where audiences lie down to watch performances. "Why can't you watch a play lying down? Or leaning forward? Or acting yourself? Who set these rules?" Wang says.

\n

"You can't impose boundaries on me, and can't set thresholds for me in art design … I consider myself more of a forward-thinking individual. This isn't about my personal recollections, but about resonating with the pulse of our times."

\n

Wang makes it clear that her intention was never to reconstruct the Daguan Garden from the novel, nor to create replicas of the main characters' homes. "You shouldn't anticipate replicating a storyline from A Dream of Red Mansions. Rather, you should come to collect yourself, encounter yourself, and bear witness to yourself, until finally, you can fall in love with yourself — perhaps even learn to help yourself," says Wang.

\n

Wang explains that the novel has played an important role in her life and that she has "cried for it" since her teenage years, when she would read it in secret and copy down the poems and couplets that struck her.

\n

When she finally finished, she recalls, "it felt like a world had left me, and I cried. For a week afterward, I was like a soul not fully here". Returning to it later in life, she was able to see the questions beneath the characters and plot.

\n

"Where life comes from? Where death leads? Are the book's Daguan Garden and realm between worlds real? Or is it an illusion? These are the questions that bothered me," says Wang.

\n

For many visitors, the main appeal of the venue's design is its balance between visual richness and deliberate emptiness. Visitors may encounter a plain white wall, or a room left seemingly bare — but never by accident.

\n

"In Chinese aesthetics, leaving blank space is not about creating absence — it's about creating larger space for imagination," Wang says, "What you do not see can be greater than what you see. If you fill everything in, it becomes dull."

\n

This technique, known as liubai, or leaving blank, echoes the untouched space in a scroll painting, the pause in a poem, or the silence between musical notes. It invites the audience to step in — to imagine the unseen, and in doing so, make it their own.

\n

"We have our own ways of seeing, our own ways of telling," says Wang, "If you leave here and, even for a moment, feel that something inside you has been touched — then I am satisfied. Because the story is not mine. It's yours."

\n

Contact the writer at tujiayi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4590,28 +5844,6 @@ "hash": "8143ead6ad3142248f96dac4f1b86323", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "011CULTURE - Good character shines through the ages", - "description": "

After the performance, the entire cast takes a bow on stage at the Second Store, a major performance space at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex in Langfang, Hebei.

\n

It's perhaps not so hard to imagine visiting a theater and encountering Jia Baoyu, the protagonist of the Chinese classic A Dream of Red Mansions. Perhaps somewhat more jarring would be meeting that same character, or maybe just his spirit, in a small alley in modern-day southern China.

\n

These are just the sort of surreal experiences that await visitors to the Unique Dream of Red Mansion, an arts complex in Langfang, Hebei province that has become a popular attraction with more than just lovers of the classic book.

\n

Within the complex's ethereal architecture and alongside its bold art devices, a number of theatrical plays tapping into the novel's themes are performed. Each production offers a new interpretation of the story, which was written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), or the characters within.

\n

Rather than simply retelling the well-known tale, the productions recreate the book's protagonists and transplant them into different times and places, and have them interact with visitors. Among them, a popular character is Jia.

\n

The complex's Reader's Theater is a prime example of this creative approach. It is a "walking play" that departs from traditional static viewing, allowing the audience to move through different spaces.

\n

The play reimagines some of the most dramatic moments from the novel, including the famous inspection of the Daguan Garden and the fate of Jia.

\n

This immersive production, which includes a circular stage and specially created art installations, requires the audience to physically follow the story, creating a seamless and engaging narrative experience.

\n

Zhao Xinlong, an actor who portrays Jia in the Reader's Theater, provides a classic interpretation of the character. He describes Jia as a fundamentally "free, kind and gentle person".

\n

"Though, he's not completely free due to his identity. He is very simple, without any sense of hierarchy or social distinction," says Zhao.

\n

"The entire story is a continuous experience, showing a more complete and three-dimensional Jia."

\n

His performance covers Jia's playful interactions with Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental character in the novel. The play also depicts their painful conflicts and the psychological collapse that follows a misunderstanding on his wedding day.

\n

For Zhao, the theater's intimate setup created a unique challenge. Unlike a traditional stage, the audience is in very close proximity, seeing every detail.

\n

"The stage is so close to the audience," he says. "They can see all of your expressions, your every movement, your lines — even normally imperceptible micro-expressions. This environment demands a different kind of performance, allowing me to bring Jia's inner world of joy and sorrow to life in a more delicate and precise way for the audience."

\n

While the Reader's Theater immerses the audience in the classic story, a smaller theater, the Second Store, takes a distinctly different direction, presenting a contemporary interpretation.

\n

The play is set in a small alley in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 1974, and focuses on a young man named Wang Zhigang, a simple, kindhearted person whom others call Baoyu.

\n

According to the actor who plays Wang, Mo Yening, this nickname is intentionally designed.

\n

"Wang likes to read A Dream of Red Mansions and has a lot of qualities just like the main character Jia Baoyu," says Mo. "The two characters, Wang and Jia, share a connection in their actions and values."

\n

For his role, Mo undertook extensive research of the time period to ensure his portrayal of Wang's motivations were convincing.

\n

"I watched films and documentaries and, most importantly, I learned about more about the lives and stories of my grandparents. That way, I could better understand the character who lived in a similar era to them," Mo explains.

\n

"My character's motivation is simple. He doesn't want to see others suffer," says Mo, who emphasizes that the character's earnest desire is to help others, even when it puts him in a difficult position.

\n

Just like Jia from the novel, Wang spends most of his time with his female friends, and is misunderstood because of his behavior. However, like Jia, Wang treats women with respect and warm heartedness, helping them in a good way.

\n

The "send-off" segment at the end of some performances is particularly popular, allowing for direct interaction. Mo recalls many touching moments on the stage, including once when a young girl ran to check on him after a scene where Wang is unexpectedly stabbed. Mo says he would often receive handwritten cards from fans, which also deeply moved him.

\n

"It really brings out the kind side of everyone," says Mo.

\n

"The audience deeply experiences each performance," Zhao says. "These interactions highlight the personal connection audiences form with these reinterpretations of Jia."

\n

One of the central ideas of Unique Dream of Red Mansion is to reinterpret tradition for a modern audience. The complex's director, Wang Chaoge, describes the project as "reading history with the eyes of the times".

\n

She explains that the aim of these plays is to engage in a "creative transformation" that allows the traditional classic to find new and innovative expression in a contemporary context.

\n

By bringing the spirit of the novel's characters to life in a variety of settings — from a grand, immersive spectacle, to a nuanced, modern tale — she demonstrates that the themes of empathy and kindness found in the park's plays are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.

\n

", - "content": "

After the performance, the entire cast takes a bow on stage at the Second Store, a major performance space at the Unique Dream of Red Mansion complex in Langfang, Hebei.

\n

It's perhaps not so hard to imagine visiting a theater and encountering Jia Baoyu, the protagonist of the Chinese classic A Dream of Red Mansions. Perhaps somewhat more jarring would be meeting that same character, or maybe just his spirit, in a small alley in modern-day southern China.

\n

These are just the sort of surreal experiences that await visitors to the Unique Dream of Red Mansion, an arts complex in Langfang, Hebei province that has become a popular attraction with more than just lovers of the classic book.

\n

Within the complex's ethereal architecture and alongside its bold art devices, a number of theatrical plays tapping into the novel's themes are performed. Each production offers a new interpretation of the story, which was written by Cao Xueqin during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), or the characters within.

\n

Rather than simply retelling the well-known tale, the productions recreate the book's protagonists and transplant them into different times and places, and have them interact with visitors. Among them, a popular character is Jia.

\n

The complex's Reader's Theater is a prime example of this creative approach. It is a "walking play" that departs from traditional static viewing, allowing the audience to move through different spaces.

\n

The play reimagines some of the most dramatic moments from the novel, including the famous inspection of the Daguan Garden and the fate of Jia.

\n

This immersive production, which includes a circular stage and specially created art installations, requires the audience to physically follow the story, creating a seamless and engaging narrative experience.

\n

Zhao Xinlong, an actor who portrays Jia in the Reader's Theater, provides a classic interpretation of the character. He describes Jia as a fundamentally "free, kind and gentle person".

\n

"Though, he's not completely free due to his identity. He is very simple, without any sense of hierarchy or social distinction," says Zhao.

\n

"The entire story is a continuous experience, showing a more complete and three-dimensional Jia."

\n

His performance covers Jia's playful interactions with Lin Daiyu, a beautiful and sentimental character in the novel. The play also depicts their painful conflicts and the psychological collapse that follows a misunderstanding on his wedding day.

\n

For Zhao, the theater's intimate setup created a unique challenge. Unlike a traditional stage, the audience is in very close proximity, seeing every detail.

\n

"The stage is so close to the audience," he says. "They can see all of your expressions, your every movement, your lines — even normally imperceptible micro-expressions. This environment demands a different kind of performance, allowing me to bring Jia's inner world of joy and sorrow to life in a more delicate and precise way for the audience."

\n

While the Reader's Theater immerses the audience in the classic story, a smaller theater, the Second Store, takes a distinctly different direction, presenting a contemporary interpretation.

\n

The play is set in a small alley in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 1974, and focuses on a young man named Wang Zhigang, a simple, kindhearted person whom others call Baoyu.

\n

According to the actor who plays Wang, Mo Yening, this nickname is intentionally designed.

\n

"Wang likes to read A Dream of Red Mansions and has a lot of qualities just like the main character Jia Baoyu," says Mo. "The two characters, Wang and Jia, share a connection in their actions and values."

\n

For his role, Mo undertook extensive research of the time period to ensure his portrayal of Wang's motivations were convincing.

\n

"I watched films and documentaries and, most importantly, I learned about more about the lives and stories of my grandparents. That way, I could better understand the character who lived in a similar era to them," Mo explains.

\n

"My character's motivation is simple. He doesn't want to see others suffer," says Mo, who emphasizes that the character's earnest desire is to help others, even when it puts him in a difficult position.

\n

Just like Jia from the novel, Wang spends most of his time with his female friends, and is misunderstood because of his behavior. However, like Jia, Wang treats women with respect and warm heartedness, helping them in a good way.

\n

The "send-off" segment at the end of some performances is particularly popular, allowing for direct interaction. Mo recalls many touching moments on the stage, including once when a young girl ran to check on him after a scene where Wang is unexpectedly stabbed. Mo says he would often receive handwritten cards from fans, which also deeply moved him.

\n

"It really brings out the kind side of everyone," says Mo.

\n

"The audience deeply experiences each performance," Zhao says. "These interactions highlight the personal connection audiences form with these reinterpretations of Jia."

\n

One of the central ideas of Unique Dream of Red Mansion is to reinterpret tradition for a modern audience. The complex's director, Wang Chaoge, describes the project as "reading history with the eyes of the times".

\n

She explains that the aim of these plays is to engage in a "creative transformation" that allows the traditional classic to find new and innovative expression in a contemporary context.

\n

By bringing the spirit of the novel's characters to life in a variety of settings — from a grand, immersive spectacle, to a nuanced, modern tale — she demonstrates that the themes of empathy and kindness found in the park's plays are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/16/content_011_689fafc8ed50ccabe1517a7c.htm#011CULTURE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "b8a76ed7b89c6bc83e9ff3ab7b75a547", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "012LIFE - Focusing on an old passion", "description": "

Wei Wei (first right) sets the backdrop for a family portrait of tourists from Xi'an, Shaanxi province, at Agan Photo Studio in Lanzhou, Gansu province.

\n

Agan Photo Studio has seen its appeal rise on social media, attracting numerous tourists to document their memories.

\n

Wei, the studio owner, examines negatives the old-fashioned way before choosing which photos to develop.

\n

A wall of portraits provides a glimpse of bygone days while nostalgia for another era entices a new generation.

\n

In the darkroom, Wei carefully develops photos and makes prints.

\n

Wei packs photos before mailing them to customers.

\n

Wei Jiexiong, Wei Wei's father, examines a photo in the studio's darkroom in 2023.

\n

In Agan town, 20 kilometers southeast of Lanzhou's Qilihe district in Northwest China's Gansu province, a flicker of magnesium light pierces through 50 years of dust, still glowing in the window of Agan Photo Studio.

\n

This beam illuminates more than just yellowing film negatives — it captures the collective memory of a community shaped by the country's industrial past and digital present.

\n

Inside the cramped studio, 44-year-old Wei Wei adjusts his father's relic: a wooden large-format Seagull camera older than he is.

\n

As tourists queue for portraits, the vintage device — once used to photograph coal miners' sweat-streaked grins, children's wide-eyed wonder, and labor models' proud gazes — now freezes moments for a new generation seeking nostalgia in the digital age.

\n

Though analog photography — photography that uses a progressively changing recording medium that is either chemical-process based or electronic — took a backseat with the rise of digital photography, a renewed interest in the vintage process has since emerged at the photo studio.

\n

Founded in 1972 as a state-owned enterprise, the studio became a visual chronicle of its milestones under Wei's father Wei Jiexiong, who joined in 1974. At that time, photographers from the studio were often invited to take photos during festivals or celebrations in town.

\n

At the busiest period, Wei Jiexiong would start at 7 in the morning and work until late at night.

\n

Wei Wei spent his childhood in the studio with his father.

\n

The young man at that time watched, then learned: mixing chemicals, loading plates, framing shots.

\n

He recalls: "My father would shoot and print more than 100 photos on a busy day.

\n

"I'd assist him, then try myself. I wanted to preserve people's stories too, like what my father did," he says.

\n

When his father passed away last year, Wei Wei inherited both the studio and its analog legacy.

\n

For Wei Wei, this is not only a family trade, but also about safeguarding authentic stories sealed in monochrome.

\n

In recent years, Agan Photo Studio gained popularity on social media, attracting numerous tourists who come to document their memories.

\n

The studio has not only preserved the fondest memories for the town's residents but also borne witness to social development and transformation.

\n

All this through an appreciation for the past.

\n

", @@ -4634,28 +5866,6 @@ "hash": "7dddbc93fecdc209dc85198e4cc7d85f", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "001FRONT - Vision turns county into green model", - "description": "

Online See more by scanning the code.

\n

An African media delegation poses for a group photo in front of the stone monument that mentions the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in Anji county, Zhejiang province, on May 15.

\n

On a wooden shelf in his three-story home in Anji county of Zhejiang province, Ge Yuande keeps a stone — smooth, pale and vaguely shaped like a miner wearing a helmet — as the most treasured piece in his collection.

\n

The 63-year-old picked it up more than 20 years ago from a quarry in Yucun, his native village in Anji, where he once made a living extracting and selling stone. Back then, the hills were stripped bare, the air was thick with dust, and streams ran gray with industrial runoff.

\n

"I used to sell stone to make a living," Ge said in his living room, now lined with shelves full of stone sculptures. "But back then, it polluted everything. Now I still sell stone — but as art and as culture."

\n

Yucun's transformation — from a dusty quarry village to a model of rural vitalization and green development — epitomizes China's heightened emphasis on sustainable growth over the past two decades.

\n

In 2005, the village was standing at a crossroads. Its last quarry had just been closed, a decision that left villagers anxious about their livelihoods. The village's collective income plummeted from 3 million yuan ($417,600) to just 300,000 yuan that year.

\n

At this pivotal moment, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, visited the village on Aug 15, 2005, and offered residents a powerful message of reassurance.

\n

During a meeting with villagers, Xi said the closure was a "wise step" and introduced what would become a guiding principle of China's environmental policy: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

\n

In a column published in Zhejiang Daily a week after the visit, Xi expanded on the idea: "By transforming ecological and environmental strengths into advantages in eco-agriculture, eco-industry and eco-tourism, lucid waters and lush mountains can truly become invaluable assets."

\n

In 2020, Xi — now Chinese president and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee — returned to the county. The phrase "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" had by then become a national consensus and a core tenet of China's new development philosophy.

\n

"Experience has shown that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the environment," Xi told the villagers.

\n

Yu Xiaoping, deputy Party secretary of Yucun village, said the closure of quarries and continuous environmental improvements had opened up space for eco-tourism. Visitors now come for river rafting, fruit picking and rural guesthouse stays.

\n

Zhang Jianguo, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Sustainable Development at Huzhou University, noted that by prioritizing green, low-carbon development and preserving its environment, Anji has translated ecological assets into real economic and social gains.

\n

By giving top priority to environmental protection, the county has ensured that its air quality remains excellent on more than 90 percent of days. Surface water, drinking water and cross-boundary water all consistently meet national standards.

\n

Over the past 20 years, the average annual per capita disposable income of Anji's rural residents rose from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan — a nearly sevenfold increase.

\n

"Anji's long-term, consistent approach to preserving its environment has produced a compelling case study in sustainable development — one with growing relevance not only in China but globally," Zhang said.

\n

Enhanced protection

\n

Today, more than 70 percent of Anji is covered in forest, much of it bamboo. Once-overlooked villages are now home to pocket parks, hiking trails, open-air teahouses, and even artisanal coffee shops.

\n

Zheng Xuli, a senior engineer at Lingfengsi Forest Farm, patrols 120 hectares of forest land. Once a logging supervisor, he now focuses on conservation — from monitoring of termite infestations to forest maintenance.

\n

"In the past, forestry was about cutting and planting," Zheng said. "Now it's about watching, caring and minimizing harm."

\n

The biggest shift, he said, has been philosophical: "We treat the forest as an asset that gains value over time — not something to consume."

\n

Technology is also reshaping how Anji protects its environment. AI-powered drones and autonomous boats are now used to monitor rivers for illegal dumping and construction.

\n

"Before, it took weeks to patrol all our waterways," said Ye Liang, director of the river chief office with Anji county's water resources bureau. "Now drones and AI can do it in a single day. Problems are caught early, before they escalate."

\n

In 2022, Anji launched the Global Partnership Initiative, aimed at attracting digital nomads, green startups and remote workers to settle in the county.

\n

To local officials' surprise, the initiative gained rapid momentum. By the end of 2024, more than 50,000 young people had come to Anji to start businesses or seek job opportunities.

\n

Xu Liang, a cyclist and entrepreneur, said Anji's location near Yangtze River Delta cities and its clean environment are major draws for young professionals.

\n

"For many young people, the countryside is more than a retreat," Xu said. "It's a place to explore new ideas, new directions and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the city."

\n

Javier Ghaemi, a British expatriate, arrived in Anji in April with his girlfriend after a friend in Shanghai told them about a gym for rent. Within hours, they had made the decision to move from Malaysia to the county.

\n

They took over a dormant gym nestled in the hills and transformed it into a lifestyle hub offering yoga classes, wellness workshops and forest hikes.

\n

From his gym, perched above a bamboo grove, Ghaemi has found both peace and purpose.

\n

"For me, I want to help build Anji up," he said. "To promote it, and to show Westerners the reality of life here. I think the misconceptions are huge. Even if I can just show a few friends, have them visit, do a workout — they'll see that we're all the same. We all have the same dreams."

\n

Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, said that Xi demonstrated a clear vision when he proposed the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in 2005.

\n

"Back then, most people were still debating what 'going green' even meant," Nijs said. "So he introduced this concept in a very clear and poetic way — something that resonates deeply with the Chinese mind."

\n

Nijs now considers Anji one of his homes. "I'm a big fan of Xi Jinping because I think he is a visionary," he said.

\n

What Anji offers, Nijs added, is a development model rooted in culture, continuity and care.

\n

He pointed out that this philosophy has also underpinned China's sweeping investments in renewable energy. "China has invested in all facets of green energy — hydropower, solar panels, biomass, wind power and nuclear power — and is now a global leader."

\n

Contact the writers at xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Online See more by scanning the code.

\n

An African media delegation poses for a group photo in front of the stone monument that mentions the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in Anji county, Zhejiang province, on May 15.

\n

On a wooden shelf in his three-story home in Anji county of Zhejiang province, Ge Yuande keeps a stone — smooth, pale and vaguely shaped like a miner wearing a helmet — as the most treasured piece in his collection.

\n

The 63-year-old picked it up more than 20 years ago from a quarry in Yucun, his native village in Anji, where he once made a living extracting and selling stone. Back then, the hills were stripped bare, the air was thick with dust, and streams ran gray with industrial runoff.

\n

"I used to sell stone to make a living," Ge said in his living room, now lined with shelves full of stone sculptures. "But back then, it polluted everything. Now I still sell stone — but as art and as culture."

\n

Yucun's transformation — from a dusty quarry village to a model of rural vitalization and green development — epitomizes China's heightened emphasis on sustainable growth over the past two decades.

\n

In 2005, the village was standing at a crossroads. Its last quarry had just been closed, a decision that left villagers anxious about their livelihoods. The village's collective income plummeted from 3 million yuan ($417,600) to just 300,000 yuan that year.

\n

At this pivotal moment, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, visited the village on Aug 15, 2005, and offered residents a powerful message of reassurance.

\n

During a meeting with villagers, Xi said the closure was a "wise step" and introduced what would become a guiding principle of China's environmental policy: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

\n

In a column published in Zhejiang Daily a week after the visit, Xi expanded on the idea: "By transforming ecological and environmental strengths into advantages in eco-agriculture, eco-industry and eco-tourism, lucid waters and lush mountains can truly become invaluable assets."

\n

In 2020, Xi — now Chinese president and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee — returned to the county. The phrase "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" had by then become a national consensus and a core tenet of China's new development philosophy.

\n

"Experience has shown that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the environment," Xi told the villagers.

\n

Yu Xiaoping, deputy Party secretary of Yucun village, said the closure of quarries and continuous environmental improvements had opened up space for eco-tourism. Visitors now come for river rafting, fruit picking and rural guesthouse stays.

\n

Zhang Jianguo, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Sustainable Development at Huzhou University, noted that by prioritizing green, low-carbon development and preserving its environment, Anji has translated ecological assets into real economic and social gains.

\n

By giving top priority to environmental protection, the county has ensured that its air quality remains excellent on more than 90 percent of days. Surface water, drinking water and cross-boundary water all consistently meet national standards.

\n

Over the past 20 years, the average annual per capita disposable income of Anji's rural residents rose from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan — a nearly sevenfold increase.

\n

"Anji's long-term, consistent approach to preserving its environment has produced a compelling case study in sustainable development — one with growing relevance not only in China but globally," Zhang said.

\n

Enhanced protection

\n

Today, more than 70 percent of Anji is covered in forest, much of it bamboo. Once-overlooked villages are now home to pocket parks, hiking trails, open-air teahouses, and even artisanal coffee shops.

\n

Zheng Xuli, a senior engineer at Lingfengsi Forest Farm, patrols 120 hectares of forest land. Once a logging supervisor, he now focuses on conservation — from monitoring of termite infestations to forest maintenance.

\n

"In the past, forestry was about cutting and planting," Zheng said. "Now it's about watching, caring and minimizing harm."

\n

The biggest shift, he said, has been philosophical: "We treat the forest as an asset that gains value over time — not something to consume."

\n

Technology is also reshaping how Anji protects its environment. AI-powered drones and autonomous boats are now used to monitor rivers for illegal dumping and construction.

\n

"Before, it took weeks to patrol all our waterways," said Ye Liang, director of the river chief office with Anji county's water resources bureau. "Now drones and AI can do it in a single day. Problems are caught early, before they escalate."

\n

In 2022, Anji launched the Global Partnership Initiative, aimed at attracting digital nomads, green startups and remote workers to settle in the county.

\n

To local officials' surprise, the initiative gained rapid momentum. By the end of 2024, more than 50,000 young people had come to Anji to start businesses or seek job opportunities.

\n

Xu Liang, a cyclist and entrepreneur, said Anji's location near Yangtze River Delta cities and its clean environment are major draws for young professionals.

\n

"For many young people, the countryside is more than a retreat," Xu said. "It's a place to explore new ideas, new directions and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the city."

\n

Javier Ghaemi, a British expatriate, arrived in Anji in April with his girlfriend after a friend in Shanghai told them about a gym for rent. Within hours, they had made the decision to move from Malaysia to the county.

\n

They took over a dormant gym nestled in the hills and transformed it into a lifestyle hub offering yoga classes, wellness workshops and forest hikes.

\n

From his gym, perched above a bamboo grove, Ghaemi has found both peace and purpose.

\n

"For me, I want to help build Anji up," he said. "To promote it, and to show Westerners the reality of life here. I think the misconceptions are huge. Even if I can just show a few friends, have them visit, do a workout — they'll see that we're all the same. We all have the same dreams."

\n

Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, said that Xi demonstrated a clear vision when he proposed the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in 2005.

\n

"Back then, most people were still debating what 'going green' even meant," Nijs said. "So he introduced this concept in a very clear and poetic way — something that resonates deeply with the Chinese mind."

\n

Nijs now considers Anji one of his homes. "I'm a big fan of Xi Jinping because I think he is a visionary," he said.

\n

What Anji offers, Nijs added, is a development model rooted in culture, continuity and care.

\n

He pointed out that this philosophy has also underpinned China's sweeping investments in renewable energy. "China has invested in all facets of green energy — hydropower, solar panels, biomass, wind power and nuclear power — and is now a global leader."

\n

Contact the writers at xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e529eed50ccabe15178ec.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "7c34a93e24b8b00dad846d172c6f6f29", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - Ready to play", "description": "

A humanoid robot plays the drums during the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on Thursday. The four-day event is the world's first multisport competition for humanoid robots. More than 500 humanoids from 16 countries are competing in 538 events, ranging from traditional sports such as track and field events, gymnastics and soccer to newly added events including martial arts performances, free fighting and group dancing. see story, page 5

\n

", @@ -4678,28 +5888,6 @@ "hash": "eff0ef7633559c5f15a4214f79eb5d41", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "001FRONT - Smart tech impresses all at World Games", - "description": "

For Italian freediving para-athlete Gianluca Visconti, donning an exoskeleton robot made him feel he could fly.

\n

Visconti, 53, who is taking part in the ongoing 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, tested the latest generation brain-controlled exoskeleton robot developed by Buffalo Robotics (Chengdu) Technology, describing the experience as "really impressive".

\n

Having suffered a severe neck injury after hitting the bottom of a swimming pool at the age of 17, Visconti still struggles with movement on his right side.

\n

After using the exoskeleton robot for just 10 minutes, the athlete said he could feel the improved coordination in his limbs. "It's really better," Visconti said. "It could be very useful for learning how to move my right leg again."

\n

As Visconti and fellow athletes push themselves to the limit at the Chengdu World Games, locally developed robots and intelligent devices are busy creating unique experiences for the competitors and officials from around the world.

\n

At a tech bazaar in the World Games Village, smart glasses capable of real-time translation in 40 languages are drawing crowds of athletes eager to try them out.

\n

The athletes are amazed that the augmented reality-powered device can project real-time bilingual subtitles onto the lenses, enabling seamless cross-lingual communication.

\n

They also burst into cheers as the Lingtong L3 quadruped robot dog performs backflips.

\n

Inside the games village, retail robots carrying up to 60 types of products accurately identify and approach potential customers, delivery robots handle indoor and cross-building transportation and patrol robots ensure security around the clock.

\n

At the standard events in dance-sport, a humanoid robot named Tangpa joined human performers in cheerleading dances and interacted with the audience through micro-expressions displayed on its face — a 48.3-centimeter screen.

\n

Inside the aquatic venues, a pool-cleaning robot goes about its job with ease, eliminating micron-level gravel, algae and other debris with powerful suction to ensure excellent water quality.

\n

More than 20 locally developed tech innovations are being used to assist with security, cheerleading, retail services, water supply, deliveries, cleaning and guest guidance throughout the games, organizers said.

\n

These technologies can streamline event operations, improve spectator engagement and promote the host city's image on the global stage, they added.

\n

Roland Hilfiker, honorary president and a member of International World Games Association, who has been involved in The World Games since 1995, said seeing so many robots at work during the games is a new experience for him.

\n

"The first few times they would kind of scare me when I came across one in the elevator. But then you get used to it," Hilfiker said.

\n

Ricardo Castro, a beach handball athlete from Portugal, said this was the first time he had seen a robot dog and humanoid robot, and of the two, the robot dog impressed him the most.

\n

"It's amazing technology. They can do so many tricks," he said, adding in jest that he was trying to take one home.

\n

Castro said he is interested in interacting with more robots during his stay.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

For Italian freediving para-athlete Gianluca Visconti, donning an exoskeleton robot made him feel he could fly.

\n

Visconti, 53, who is taking part in the ongoing 12th World Games in Chengdu, Sichuan province, tested the latest generation brain-controlled exoskeleton robot developed by Buffalo Robotics (Chengdu) Technology, describing the experience as "really impressive".

\n

Having suffered a severe neck injury after hitting the bottom of a swimming pool at the age of 17, Visconti still struggles with movement on his right side.

\n

After using the exoskeleton robot for just 10 minutes, the athlete said he could feel the improved coordination in his limbs. "It's really better," Visconti said. "It could be very useful for learning how to move my right leg again."

\n

As Visconti and fellow athletes push themselves to the limit at the Chengdu World Games, locally developed robots and intelligent devices are busy creating unique experiences for the competitors and officials from around the world.

\n

At a tech bazaar in the World Games Village, smart glasses capable of real-time translation in 40 languages are drawing crowds of athletes eager to try them out.

\n

The athletes are amazed that the augmented reality-powered device can project real-time bilingual subtitles onto the lenses, enabling seamless cross-lingual communication.

\n

They also burst into cheers as the Lingtong L3 quadruped robot dog performs backflips.

\n

Inside the games village, retail robots carrying up to 60 types of products accurately identify and approach potential customers, delivery robots handle indoor and cross-building transportation and patrol robots ensure security around the clock.

\n

At the standard events in dance-sport, a humanoid robot named Tangpa joined human performers in cheerleading dances and interacted with the audience through micro-expressions displayed on its face — a 48.3-centimeter screen.

\n

Inside the aquatic venues, a pool-cleaning robot goes about its job with ease, eliminating micron-level gravel, algae and other debris with powerful suction to ensure excellent water quality.

\n

More than 20 locally developed tech innovations are being used to assist with security, cheerleading, retail services, water supply, deliveries, cleaning and guest guidance throughout the games, organizers said.

\n

These technologies can streamline event operations, improve spectator engagement and promote the host city's image on the global stage, they added.

\n

Roland Hilfiker, honorary president and a member of International World Games Association, who has been involved in The World Games since 1995, said seeing so many robots at work during the games is a new experience for him.

\n

"The first few times they would kind of scare me when I came across one in the elevator. But then you get used to it," Hilfiker said.

\n

Ricardo Castro, a beach handball athlete from Portugal, said this was the first time he had seen a robot dog and humanoid robot, and of the two, the robot dog impressed him the most.

\n

"It's amazing technology. They can do so many tricks," he said, adding in jest that he was trying to take one home.

\n

Castro said he is interested in interacting with more robots during his stay.

\n

pengchao@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52a6ed50ccabe15178ee.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3ad60f198f36a654373c8b80dd2c5fc5", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - China rolls out new visa type for young science talent", "description": "

China announced on Thursday that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.

\n

The new visa type was unveiled after Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council decree to promulgate a decision amending the country's regulations on the administration of foreigners' entries and exits.

\n

The decision came as China puts a greater emphasis on building a more proactive, open and effective talent policy.

\n

The K visa is a new addition to the ordinary visa categories and the new rules will take effect on Oct 1, according to the decision, which was drafted by the Ministry of Justice, along with the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Public Security and the National Immigration Administration.

\n

Applicants for the K visa should be young international professionals in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from prestigious universities or research institutions.

\n

In addition, it will be available to individuals involved in educational or research activities at prestigious universities or research institutions, according to a joint statement released by the four departments on Thursday night.

\n

K visa holders are permitted to engage in activities in fields such as education, science and technology, and cultural exchanges, according to the joint statement.

\n

Before this addition, there were 12 visa types classified based on the purposes of visiting China, including the L visa for sightseeing and tourism, the D visa for permanent residence and the G visa for transit through the country.

\n

Compared with other visa types, the K visa will offer holders more convenience in terms of the number of entries, validity period and duration of stay. The eligibility criteria for the K visa are set based on applicants' age, educational background and work experience, without requiring them to have an employer or inviting organization within China, according to the statement.

\n

The application process for this visa is designed to be more convenient, streamlining the steps for eligible applicants, it added.

\n

The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Public Security, along with embassies and consulates abroad, will step up collaboration in management of the issuance, extension, renewal and replacement of K visas, as well as the residence and stay of K visa holders. They will provide appropriate assistance to applicants and holders of K visas in accordance with the law, the statement said.

\n

jihaisheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4722,28 +5910,6 @@ "hash": "4980dfab77f096bf333a5f6cdd4a0e11", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "001FRONT - 'DEAD TO RIGHTS' SMASHES BOX OFFICE RECORDS, RAISES AWARENESS", - "description": "
\n

The cast and crew of Dead to Rights interact with the audience after its roadshow in Shanghai on July 28.

\n

An audience member attends the film's premiere in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Monday.

\n

Visitors take photos at Shanghai Film Park, the main filming site of the movie, on Aug 1.

\n

The roadshow of the film is held on July 28 in Shanghai.

\n

A pedestrian walks past a billboard of Dead to Rights at a cinema in Sydney on Aug 8, the day the film was released in Australia.

\n

While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China's history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality.

\n

Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre perpetrated by Japanese troops in China during World War II, the film's takings surpassed 2.2 billion yuan ($308 million) on Sunday, according to movie-tracking data.

\n

The takings are a record for historical films screened during China's summer movie season, which runs from June to August.

\n

Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the film tells the story of a group of Nanjing residents, who sought refuge in a photo studio after the city's occupation by Japanese invaders.

\n

Forced to develop film for a Japanese military photographer, they discover photographic evidence of atrocities and risk their lives to smuggle the negatives out. The film has ignited nationwide interest since its July 25 release, according to media reports.

\n

The narrative of the historical drama draws on real events. The Nanjing Massacre began when Japanese troops captured Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Dec 13, 1937. Over six weeks, they slaughtered approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers.

\n

An apprentice at a photo studio in Nanjing secretly compiled an album of 16 photos of the atrocity taken by Japanese soldiers. These images ultimately became key evidence during subsequent war crime trials.

\n

Guarding the evidence

\n

When Japanese troops captured Nanjing, 15-year-old Luo Jin was an apprentice at Huadong Photo Studio on Changjiang Road, public records show.

\n

One day in January 1938, a Japanese officer brought two film rolls for development. As negatives emerged in the developer, Luo was shocked to see images of Japanese troops killing, raping and brutalizing Chinese civilians.

\n

Outraged, he secretly made copies of over 30 photos, selecting 16 for an album to preserve the evidence of these crimes.

\n

In 1941, while hiding the album during a search by Japanese troops, Luo lost the album. Wu Xuan, who was attending a same training program with Luo at the time found it, but was unaware of the owner. The Chinese character for "shame" on its cover convinced Wu the owner shared his patriotic fury.

\n

Wu guarded it at great personal risk and surrendered it after Japan's defeat. The album ultimately became key evidence in the war crimes trial of Hisao Tani, a Class-B war criminal.

\n

In 1995, Luo and Wu reunited at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. It was their first meeting in over half a century.

\n

"Archives are vital vessels of historical memory," said Zhou Feng, curator of the memorial hall.

\n

"The 16 photos preserved by Luo and Wu, as key trial evidence, possess irreplaceable historical value. The Nanjing Massacre history brooks no distortion or denial," he said.

\n

After seeing the film, Evan Kail, an American who donated an album of historic photos to China in 2022, praised the film as a "10 out of 10" cinematic achievement that confronts the Nanjing Massacre.

\n

His donated album contains photos of China dating back to World War II, including ones that document atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers.

\n

Kail said that "the most powerful aspect of the film is its tearing open the veil of history, allowing me, an outsider, to viscerally empathize with the unimaginable suffering endured by the Chinese nation during that catastrophe".

\n

Respecting history

\n

Drawing on the true story of Luo, Wu and the photos, Dead To Rights centers on a group of Chinese civilians who take refuge in a photography studio during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing.

\n

In a desperate attempt to stay alive, they are forced to assist a Japanese military photographer in developing film only to discover the negatives contain evidence of atrocities committed by Japanese forces across the city. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives to deliver them to the outside world, in the hope of revealing the truth.

\n

When discussing his inspiration for the film, director Shen Ao said he was deeply influenced by the 1987 movie Massacre in Nanjing, which is also based on historical accounts.

\n

In 2023, after meeting screenwriter Zhang Ke, they decided to retell this part of history for contemporary audiences. The film's preparation took a full year, with the most critical task being the meticulous collection and restoration of historical details.

\n

Shen said much of the Japanese soldiers' dialogue was sourced directly from interviews after the war.

\n

"Our suffering was twisted into a trophy of militarism in their eyes," said Shen. "What's even more infuriating is how they staged 'goodwill photos' — smiling with children, pretending there was harmony — while committing atrocities. This hypocrisy must be exposed."

\n

During the film's Nanjing premiere on July 22, Shen juxtaposed authentic historical "goodwill photos" with scenes from the film. Nearly identical in their composition and angles, they exposed how invaders staged images to whitewash atrocities.

\n

"Beneath every war lies propaganda battles. I hope this film inspires audiences to uncover historical truths," he said.

\n

During its Beijing premiere on July 24, Shen said that as a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy he had a special bond with film reels.

\n

The opening sequence of Dead to Rights, for instance, links bullets being fired from a chamber and camera shutters clicking. "Shooting" applies to both guns and cameras, connecting violence with its documentation, he said.

\n

"A photo was a bullet on that battlefield. The click of a shutter echoed the crack of gun. The negatives pierced invaders''goodwill' lies," Shen said.

\n

He compared today's skyscraper-filled Nanjing with the war-torn city depicted in the film. "Everything has transformed, but no Chinese will forget the horrors Japanese troops inflicted here 88 years ago," he said.

\n

The production team did extensive research for the film — consulting publications, documentaries, photos, and material from the memorial hall.

\n

"We discovered something profoundly admirable in that generation: conviction surpassing life itself," Shen wrote in an article in People's Daily. "Countless unsung heroes left no names in history books. This film is focusing on their resistance."

\n

In his view, a film must have dramatic elements, be thrilling, and ensure that it never distorts history. It is paramount to balance drama and historical accuracy.

\n

"To educate through truth demands utmost responsibility," Shen stressed in describing the team's approach to content.

\n

Zhang Guosong, a researcher at the memorial hall, called the massacre "not only an unprecedented catastrophe for China but also humanity's darkest chapter", and a warning for all humankind that requires perpetual remembrance.

\n

The film counters historical nihilism and revisionism, Zhang said. By showcasing citizens risking lives to preserve evidence, it upholds truth while underscoring remembrance.

\n

"Only through truth can we correctly evaluate history," he said, noting that Japanese right-wing forces still deny the massacre and glorify aggression.

\n

In 1982, Japan's Ministry of Education altered textbook accounts of imperialist invasions, sparking protests across Asia.

\n

"War harms both the victims and the perpetrators. Only by remembering lessons and thorough perpetrator reflection can future tragedies be prevented," said Zhang.

\n

Emotional resonance

\n

One scene in the film shows a Japanese soldier removing a stone from Nanjing's ancient wall to be placed in a tower in Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture.

\n

Wu Xianbin, curator of a private museum commemorating the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said Japan plundered over 370 stones for the tower. More than 200 came from China, including four from Nanjing.

\n

After Japan's 1945 defeat, Allied forces demanded the tower's demolition and repatriation of the stones.

\n

Japan has evaded this by "paying lip service but not taking actual action", Wu said. "This militarist symbol is now packaged as a 'peace tower'. Right-wing forces still poison Japanese youth with distorted history," Wu warned.

\n

China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng attended the premiere of the film in Washington, D.C., on Aug 6. In his remarks, Xie said that since its release in China, Dead To Rights has achieved both critical acclaim and box office success.

\n

With its weighty historical truth and powerful artistic impact, it has evoked strong emotional resonance. The film transcends time and space, revealing the darkest corners of history while also shining a light on the best of the human conscience, the ambassador said.

\n

It constantly reminds us of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace, and urges us to learn from history and create a better future, he said.

\n

Xie pointed out that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. The Chinese people nationwide united as one, fought heroically, and won the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with tremendous sacrifices, making an indelible contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

\n

The 1.4 billion Chinese people will never tolerate any attempt to tamper with the history of WWII, and all the peace-loving people in the world will never accept any move to turn back the wheel of history, he said.

\n

The ambassador stressed that remembering history is to pave the way for a brighter future.

\n

Connecting eras

\n

With international releases underway, director Shen said he hopes the film "will make more people clearly realize that anti-fascism represents humanity's shared yearning for peace — a legacy requiring collective guardianship."

\n

Filming this history today, Shen said, connects the past and present. He said in our era, we are saturated with information, "But in that era of scarce information, photos from documented atrocities preserved history, and transmitted crucial truths."

\n

In Nanjing, the film has ignited a surge in interest in genealogy records.

\n

The Nanjing Municipal Archives reports soaring queries for 1946-48 household registration cards. A total of 1.54 million documents discovered in 2006 have been digitized for public access.

\n

"Daily queries averaged 10 previously. Since the film's release, they have peaked at 1,200 a day," said archivist Yin Yanbin. "Staff now work overtime to meet demand."

\n

The documents "reunite" Nanjing residents with their ancestors. "People arrive with familial longing. Many tear up upon finding photos or rush to show elderly relatives. It moves us deeply," said Yin.

\n

Social media is buzzing with "finding Republican-era family records in Nanjing Archives" stories.

\n

Netizens share discoveries such as: "Our grandparents lived in Sanyuan Alley. They might've known each other."; "Your great-grandmother studied with my grandmother." Some even recognized relatives' names on the memorial hall's victim list, exclaiming "History feels so close".

\n

Amid the 80th anniversary commemorations, films, plays, music, and art themed on remembering the war are emerging.

\n

Dead to Rights makes history tangible. Many viewers connect its imagery to reality, sensing truth's weight.

\n

Tang Yitao, 40, a Nanjing restaurateur, took his sixth-grade son to see the film. "As locals, we grew up knowing this history's importance," he said. "For children, this impacts them more than textbooks, revealing war's cruelty and Japanese brutality."

\n

He teaches his son to remember suffering and humiliation, but not hatred, and encourages him to make himself stronger.

\n

One person who saw the film reflected online that photos traverse war, films cross time and textbooks make them vivid. "Children learn ancestors' courage, cherish peace, and grasp the meaning of self-strengthening."

\n

Another viewer declared the film has a "bonus scene" as evidenced by today's China. "When you exit the theater, today's thriving China — mountains and rivers unharmed, myriad lights glowing — that's its greatest reveal," the reviewer said.

\n

Contact the writers at cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "
\n

The cast and crew of Dead to Rights interact with the audience after its roadshow in Shanghai on July 28.

\n

An audience member attends the film's premiere in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Monday.

\n

Visitors take photos at Shanghai Film Park, the main filming site of the movie, on Aug 1.

\n

The roadshow of the film is held on July 28 in Shanghai.

\n

A pedestrian walks past a billboard of Dead to Rights at a cinema in Sydney on Aug 8, the day the film was released in Australia.

\n

While the film Dead to Rights, with the original Chinese title translated to Nanjing Photo Studio, smashes summer box office records, it is also reigniting national awareness of a dark chapter in China's history and the courage of unsung heroes who stood up to fascism and brutality.

\n

Set against the backdrop of the Nanjing Massacre perpetrated by Japanese troops in China during World War II, the film's takings surpassed 2.2 billion yuan ($308 million) on Sunday, according to movie-tracking data.

\n

The takings are a record for historical films screened during China's summer movie season, which runs from June to August.

\n

Marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), the film tells the story of a group of Nanjing residents, who sought refuge in a photo studio after the city's occupation by Japanese invaders.

\n

Forced to develop film for a Japanese military photographer, they discover photographic evidence of atrocities and risk their lives to smuggle the negatives out. The film has ignited nationwide interest since its July 25 release, according to media reports.

\n

The narrative of the historical drama draws on real events. The Nanjing Massacre began when Japanese troops captured Nanjing, Jiangsu province, on Dec 13, 1937. Over six weeks, they slaughtered approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers.

\n

An apprentice at a photo studio in Nanjing secretly compiled an album of 16 photos of the atrocity taken by Japanese soldiers. These images ultimately became key evidence during subsequent war crime trials.

\n

Guarding the evidence

\n

When Japanese troops captured Nanjing, 15-year-old Luo Jin was an apprentice at Huadong Photo Studio on Changjiang Road, public records show.

\n

One day in January 1938, a Japanese officer brought two film rolls for development. As negatives emerged in the developer, Luo was shocked to see images of Japanese troops killing, raping and brutalizing Chinese civilians.

\n

Outraged, he secretly made copies of over 30 photos, selecting 16 for an album to preserve the evidence of these crimes.

\n

In 1941, while hiding the album during a search by Japanese troops, Luo lost the album. Wu Xuan, who was attending a same training program with Luo at the time found it, but was unaware of the owner. The Chinese character for "shame" on its cover convinced Wu the owner shared his patriotic fury.

\n

Wu guarded it at great personal risk and surrendered it after Japan's defeat. The album ultimately became key evidence in the war crimes trial of Hisao Tani, a Class-B war criminal.

\n

In 1995, Luo and Wu reunited at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders. It was their first meeting in over half a century.

\n

"Archives are vital vessels of historical memory," said Zhou Feng, curator of the memorial hall.

\n

"The 16 photos preserved by Luo and Wu, as key trial evidence, possess irreplaceable historical value. The Nanjing Massacre history brooks no distortion or denial," he said.

\n

After seeing the film, Evan Kail, an American who donated an album of historic photos to China in 2022, praised the film as a "10 out of 10" cinematic achievement that confronts the Nanjing Massacre.

\n

His donated album contains photos of China dating back to World War II, including ones that document atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers.

\n

Kail said that "the most powerful aspect of the film is its tearing open the veil of history, allowing me, an outsider, to viscerally empathize with the unimaginable suffering endured by the Chinese nation during that catastrophe".

\n

Respecting history

\n

Drawing on the true story of Luo, Wu and the photos, Dead To Rights centers on a group of Chinese civilians who take refuge in a photography studio during the Japanese occupation of Nanjing.

\n

In a desperate attempt to stay alive, they are forced to assist a Japanese military photographer in developing film only to discover the negatives contain evidence of atrocities committed by Japanese forces across the city. They secretly keep the negatives and risk their lives to deliver them to the outside world, in the hope of revealing the truth.

\n

When discussing his inspiration for the film, director Shen Ao said he was deeply influenced by the 1987 movie Massacre in Nanjing, which is also based on historical accounts.

\n

In 2023, after meeting screenwriter Zhang Ke, they decided to retell this part of history for contemporary audiences. The film's preparation took a full year, with the most critical task being the meticulous collection and restoration of historical details.

\n

Shen said much of the Japanese soldiers' dialogue was sourced directly from interviews after the war.

\n

"Our suffering was twisted into a trophy of militarism in their eyes," said Shen. "What's even more infuriating is how they staged 'goodwill photos' — smiling with children, pretending there was harmony — while committing atrocities. This hypocrisy must be exposed."

\n

During the film's Nanjing premiere on July 22, Shen juxtaposed authentic historical "goodwill photos" with scenes from the film. Nearly identical in their composition and angles, they exposed how invaders staged images to whitewash atrocities.

\n

"Beneath every war lies propaganda battles. I hope this film inspires audiences to uncover historical truths," he said.

\n

During its Beijing premiere on July 24, Shen said that as a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy he had a special bond with film reels.

\n

The opening sequence of Dead to Rights, for instance, links bullets being fired from a chamber and camera shutters clicking. "Shooting" applies to both guns and cameras, connecting violence with its documentation, he said.

\n

"A photo was a bullet on that battlefield. The click of a shutter echoed the crack of gun. The negatives pierced invaders''goodwill' lies," Shen said.

\n

He compared today's skyscraper-filled Nanjing with the war-torn city depicted in the film. "Everything has transformed, but no Chinese will forget the horrors Japanese troops inflicted here 88 years ago," he said.

\n

The production team did extensive research for the film — consulting publications, documentaries, photos, and material from the memorial hall.

\n

"We discovered something profoundly admirable in that generation: conviction surpassing life itself," Shen wrote in an article in People's Daily. "Countless unsung heroes left no names in history books. This film is focusing on their resistance."

\n

In his view, a film must have dramatic elements, be thrilling, and ensure that it never distorts history. It is paramount to balance drama and historical accuracy.

\n

"To educate through truth demands utmost responsibility," Shen stressed in describing the team's approach to content.

\n

Zhang Guosong, a researcher at the memorial hall, called the massacre "not only an unprecedented catastrophe for China but also humanity's darkest chapter", and a warning for all humankind that requires perpetual remembrance.

\n

The film counters historical nihilism and revisionism, Zhang said. By showcasing citizens risking lives to preserve evidence, it upholds truth while underscoring remembrance.

\n

"Only through truth can we correctly evaluate history," he said, noting that Japanese right-wing forces still deny the massacre and glorify aggression.

\n

In 1982, Japan's Ministry of Education altered textbook accounts of imperialist invasions, sparking protests across Asia.

\n

"War harms both the victims and the perpetrators. Only by remembering lessons and thorough perpetrator reflection can future tragedies be prevented," said Zhang.

\n

Emotional resonance

\n

One scene in the film shows a Japanese soldier removing a stone from Nanjing's ancient wall to be placed in a tower in Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture.

\n

Wu Xianbin, curator of a private museum commemorating the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said Japan plundered over 370 stones for the tower. More than 200 came from China, including four from Nanjing.

\n

After Japan's 1945 defeat, Allied forces demanded the tower's demolition and repatriation of the stones.

\n

Japan has evaded this by "paying lip service but not taking actual action", Wu said. "This militarist symbol is now packaged as a 'peace tower'. Right-wing forces still poison Japanese youth with distorted history," Wu warned.

\n

China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng attended the premiere of the film in Washington, D.C., on Aug 6. In his remarks, Xie said that since its release in China, Dead To Rights has achieved both critical acclaim and box office success.

\n

With its weighty historical truth and powerful artistic impact, it has evoked strong emotional resonance. The film transcends time and space, revealing the darkest corners of history while also shining a light on the best of the human conscience, the ambassador said.

\n

It constantly reminds us of the cruelty of war and the preciousness of peace, and urges us to learn from history and create a better future, he said.

\n

Xie pointed out that those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. The Chinese people nationwide united as one, fought heroically, and won the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with tremendous sacrifices, making an indelible contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

\n

The 1.4 billion Chinese people will never tolerate any attempt to tamper with the history of WWII, and all the peace-loving people in the world will never accept any move to turn back the wheel of history, he said.

\n

The ambassador stressed that remembering history is to pave the way for a brighter future.

\n

Connecting eras

\n

With international releases underway, director Shen said he hopes the film "will make more people clearly realize that anti-fascism represents humanity's shared yearning for peace — a legacy requiring collective guardianship."

\n

Filming this history today, Shen said, connects the past and present. He said in our era, we are saturated with information, "But in that era of scarce information, photos from documented atrocities preserved history, and transmitted crucial truths."

\n

In Nanjing, the film has ignited a surge in interest in genealogy records.

\n

The Nanjing Municipal Archives reports soaring queries for 1946-48 household registration cards. A total of 1.54 million documents discovered in 2006 have been digitized for public access.

\n

"Daily queries averaged 10 previously. Since the film's release, they have peaked at 1,200 a day," said archivist Yin Yanbin. "Staff now work overtime to meet demand."

\n

The documents "reunite" Nanjing residents with their ancestors. "People arrive with familial longing. Many tear up upon finding photos or rush to show elderly relatives. It moves us deeply," said Yin.

\n

Social media is buzzing with "finding Republican-era family records in Nanjing Archives" stories.

\n

Netizens share discoveries such as: "Our grandparents lived in Sanyuan Alley. They might've known each other."; "Your great-grandmother studied with my grandmother." Some even recognized relatives' names on the memorial hall's victim list, exclaiming "History feels so close".

\n

Amid the 80th anniversary commemorations, films, plays, music, and art themed on remembering the war are emerging.

\n

Dead to Rights makes history tangible. Many viewers connect its imagery to reality, sensing truth's weight.

\n

Tang Yitao, 40, a Nanjing restaurateur, took his sixth-grade son to see the film. "As locals, we grew up knowing this history's importance," he said. "For children, this impacts them more than textbooks, revealing war's cruelty and Japanese brutality."

\n

He teaches his son to remember suffering and humiliation, but not hatred, and encourages him to make himself stronger.

\n

One person who saw the film reflected online that photos traverse war, films cross time and textbooks make them vivid. "Children learn ancestors' courage, cherish peace, and grasp the meaning of self-strengthening."

\n

Another viewer declared the film has a "bonus scene" as evidenced by today's China. "When you exit the theater, today's thriving China — mountains and rivers unharmed, myriad lights glowing — that's its greatest reveal," the reviewer said.

\n

Contact the writers at cangwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_001_689e52afed50ccabe15178f0.htm#001FRONT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "56811b6cf980e819ddcee39af2270519", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "004CHINA - Joint legal efforts to safeguard Yangtze", "description": "

To improve the systematic protection of the Yangtze River, the Supreme People's Court and 11 other State-level departments have jointly released a guideline aimed at enhancing coordination between law enforcement and judicial bodies, while addressing existing problems and drawing on successful local practices.

\n

The guideline calls for stronger interdepartmental communication and unified law enforcement and judicial standards, focusing on frequently occurring cases and key areas such as pollution prevention, the Yangtze River's 10-year fishing ban and river sand mining management.

\n

Regarding enforcement actions, a balanced approach that combines strict law-based case handling with governance improvements should be adopted, according to the guideline. It also supports joint operations across administrative boundaries in ecologically sensitive areas, as well as in regions known for frequent ecological and environmental violations within the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

According to a case released by the top court in May 2024, three people used a three-layer gill net to fish in a national nature reserve for rare and endemic fish species in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Their catch included one Yangtze sturgeon and two rock carp, both of which are nationally protected species.

\n

The Jiangjin district people's procuratorate in Chongqing filed criminal charges and an accompanying civil public interest lawsuit against the three defendants for endangering precious and endangered wild animals. The court found the trio guilty and sentenced each to 15 months in prison, with suspended sentences of 18 months, along with fines ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 yuan ($697 to $1,255).

\n

The guideline also emphasizes strengthening professional and technical support to develop a sound and standardized environmental assessment and appraisal system. This includes improving expertise in investigation and evidence collection, damage assessment and ecological restoration.

\n

It further calls for enhanced cross-departmental information sharing, including promoting big data collaboration in case handling and regular updates, and joint use of ecological and environmental law enforcement and judicial data across the Yangtze River Basin.

\n

Another case cited by the court took place in Fujian province, where a man surnamed Chen illegally logged over 21 cubic meters of timber in a State-owned forest. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined 10,000 yuan after undertaking ecological restoration efforts and compensating for environmental losses.

\n

The court said that restorative justice was applied throughout the case, with close cooperation between courts and forestry authorities to implement a compensation mechanism and valuation methods for losses in forest ecosystem service function.

\n

The guideline also calls for promoting diversified dispute resolution by strengthening coordination between government departments and courts, and ensuring effective integration of environmental and resource-related litigation with non-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms.

\n

lishangyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -4766,28 +5932,6 @@ "hash": "0863e154ab279ae37fcd6a727f4a9145", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Anhui officials punished over river pollution in demonstration zone", - "description": "

Officials of an agricultural demonstration zone in Anhui province were penalized over a water pollution incident, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

\n

A blogger posted a video online on Wednesday showing that a river in Baishan township, Suixi county, had turned black, with a "suffocating smell similar to pesticides".

\n

In the video, local villagers mentioned that the wastewater was discharged from a nearby factory, rendering the river water unusable for irrigating farmland.

\n

Thursday's statement said that a joint investigation team comprised of officials from the departments of ecology and environment, agriculture and rural affairs, and water resources was formed to verify and address the situation on-site.

\n

The statement confirmed that the issues raised by the video blogger were true. After further review, officials responsible for overseeing the Baishan modern agricultural comprehensive development demonstration zone were suspended from their duties. The investigation is ongoing.

\n

The local government has implemented measures such as building embankments to intercept pollution, pumping back wastewater, clearing silt and implementing environmental restoration efforts while simultaneously intensifying water quality monitoring to minimize the impact.

\n

Based on the investigation results, the local authorities will take strict action against the people responsible for the event in accordance with regulations and laws, according to the statement.

\n

The authorities will also conduct a county-wide inspection to identify and address similar issues, it said.

\n

zhulixin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Officials of an agricultural demonstration zone in Anhui province were penalized over a water pollution incident, according to an official statement released on Thursday.

\n

A blogger posted a video online on Wednesday showing that a river in Baishan township, Suixi county, had turned black, with a "suffocating smell similar to pesticides".

\n

In the video, local villagers mentioned that the wastewater was discharged from a nearby factory, rendering the river water unusable for irrigating farmland.

\n

Thursday's statement said that a joint investigation team comprised of officials from the departments of ecology and environment, agriculture and rural affairs, and water resources was formed to verify and address the situation on-site.

\n

The statement confirmed that the issues raised by the video blogger were true. After further review, officials responsible for overseeing the Baishan modern agricultural comprehensive development demonstration zone were suspended from their duties. The investigation is ongoing.

\n

The local government has implemented measures such as building embankments to intercept pollution, pumping back wastewater, clearing silt and implementing environmental restoration efforts while simultaneously intensifying water quality monitoring to minimize the impact.

\n

Based on the investigation results, the local authorities will take strict action against the people responsible for the event in accordance with regulations and laws, according to the statement.

\n

The authorities will also conduct a county-wide inspection to identify and address similar issues, it said.

\n

zhulixin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52c5ed50ccabe15178f8.htm#004CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3c9895984b42ec432a5a09f7589acefa", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "004CHINA - United in spirit", "description": "

Visitors explore a memorial exhibition on the contribution of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, themed "united across vast distances", at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday.

\n

", @@ -4810,28 +5954,6 @@ "hash": "2c20c79ffa237e15b3e719cfe9092a38", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Guangxi mango products a big hit overseas", - "description": "

NANNING — Mango-flavored ice pops keep rolling off a production line in the county of Tiandong, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The tropical sweet treat will later embark on a long journey to Russia.

\n

"To meet rising demand, output has skyrocketed from a few hundred (metric) tons last year to over 3,000 tons so far this year. We're on track to hit 5,000 tons for the entire year," said Lin De'en, chairman of Tiandong Yisheng Import and Export Trade Co.

\n

Nearly 60 percent of the company's mango ice pop exports are bound for Russia, while the rest will be sent to Kazakhstan, South Korea and Japan.

\n

Tiandong aims to make itself "China's mango capital". With the local mango industry shifting from fresh fruit exports to deep processing, products such as mango chips, purees and jam are gradually breaking into emerging overseas markets.

\n

"We also supply mango products as raw materials to bubble tea brands across Anhui, Shandong, Fujian and Guangdong provinces," said Zeng Chengrui, assistant to the company's general manager. "During each mango season, our combined output of pulp and puree tops 6,000 tons, yet we still can't keep up with demand."

\n

Lin echoed Zeng's sentiments.

\n

"Now, our biggest challenge is not sales channels, but production capacity," he said.

\n

As one of the country's leading mango hubs, Tiandong is now home to some 22,666 hectares of mango orchards.

\n

It is accelerating the promotion of integrated water and fertilizer irrigation, and eco-friendly pest and disease control, said Liu Dehuan, chief agronomist of the county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

"In the past, farmers mainly relied on manual pesticide spraying. Now, drones equipped with high-precision sensors can accurately detect the growth of fruit trees and the distribution of pests and diseases, enabling precise pesticide application and intelligent pest control," he explained.

\n

", - "content": "

NANNING — Mango-flavored ice pops keep rolling off a production line in the county of Tiandong, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The tropical sweet treat will later embark on a long journey to Russia.

\n

"To meet rising demand, output has skyrocketed from a few hundred (metric) tons last year to over 3,000 tons so far this year. We're on track to hit 5,000 tons for the entire year," said Lin De'en, chairman of Tiandong Yisheng Import and Export Trade Co.

\n

Nearly 60 percent of the company's mango ice pop exports are bound for Russia, while the rest will be sent to Kazakhstan, South Korea and Japan.

\n

Tiandong aims to make itself "China's mango capital". With the local mango industry shifting from fresh fruit exports to deep processing, products such as mango chips, purees and jam are gradually breaking into emerging overseas markets.

\n

"We also supply mango products as raw materials to bubble tea brands across Anhui, Shandong, Fujian and Guangdong provinces," said Zeng Chengrui, assistant to the company's general manager. "During each mango season, our combined output of pulp and puree tops 6,000 tons, yet we still can't keep up with demand."

\n

Lin echoed Zeng's sentiments.

\n

"Now, our biggest challenge is not sales channels, but production capacity," he said.

\n

As one of the country's leading mango hubs, Tiandong is now home to some 22,666 hectares of mango orchards.

\n

It is accelerating the promotion of integrated water and fertilizer irrigation, and eco-friendly pest and disease control, said Liu Dehuan, chief agronomist of the county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

"In the past, farmers mainly relied on manual pesticide spraying. Now, drones equipped with high-precision sensors can accurately detect the growth of fruit trees and the distribution of pests and diseases, enabling precise pesticide application and intelligent pest control," he explained.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52cded50ccabe15178fa.htm#004CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "bbf70e7506a78e3b44c31b026496bd54", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "004CHINA - Briefly", "description": "

Shenzhou XX crew to carry out spacewalk

\n

The Shenzhou XX mission crew members aboard the Tiangong space station are scheduled to carry out their third spacewalk in the coming days, the China Manned Space Agency said on Thursday. The three orbital travelers — mission commander Senior Colonel Chen Dong and crew members Colonel Chen Zhongrui and Colonel Wang Jie — have been aboard the station for more than three months since their arrival on April 25. They have conducted a host of assignments, including examinations and maintenance work on instruments, installations of intravehicular devices, monitoring of inner environment, and unpacking and testing new spacewalk suits, the agency said in a media statement.

\n

Body of Beijing official lost in flood recovered

\n

The body of Yin Chunyan, Party secretary of Sunhugou village in Beijing's Huairou district, has been found following an intensive search, Beijing Radio and Television Station reported on Thursday. Rescuers discovered her remains on Wednesday afternoon near Baihewan in Baihebei village. Local authorities have set up a committee to handle the funeral arrangements, according to the report. Yin and her husband, Cai Yongzhang, were swept away by floodwaters on July 26 while helping villagers evacuate. Cai's body was recovered on Aug 4, about 300 to 400 meters downstream from where they were last seen.

\n

Death sentence for poisoning upheld

\n

The Hunan High People's Court rejected on Thursday a graduate student's appeal and upheld his death sentence after he poisoned his roommates' food, causing the death of one. The court said that after reviewing Zhou Liren's appeal of the first-instance verdict, it found the facts established at trial to be clear, the evidence conclusive and sufficient and the sentence appropriate. On April 7, the Xiangtan Intermediate People's Court sentenced Zhou to death for intentional homicide and deprived him of his political rights for life. The Xiangtan court determined that Zhou, motivated by personal vengeance, put a highly toxic substance into a can of oatmeal shared by two of his roommates. The Hunan High People's Court has submitted Zhou's death sentence to the Supreme People's Court for approval, as required by law.

\n

", @@ -4854,28 +5976,6 @@ "hash": "a2b661d402bdbb83f33645580eef079e", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Quick-test kit expedites Chikungunya response", - "description": "
\n

Chinese scientists have made breakthroughs in Chikungunya fever detection by developing a kit solution that accelerates the entire detection process to within half an hour, according to a laboratory based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

\n

Based on rapid qPCR technology, the detection kit was developed by the Guangzhou Laboratory in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University and other biomedical companies.

\n

The qPCR, or quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule.

\n

As an advanced form of PCR, it allows researchers to measure the amount of DNA in real time during the amplification process.

\n

The detection kit works in tandem with the nucleic acid extraction kit to establish a complete ultra-fast Chikungunya testing system, according to the laboratory.

\n

Under the detection system, serum sample extraction takes only 15 minutes, and nucleic acid amplification is reduced to 12 minutes, compressing the entire detection process to just half an hour and indicating a big leap from the traditional three to five hours for Chikungunya detection.

\n

Currently, there are several methods for detecting the Chikungunya virus, including nucleic acid tests and colloidal gold techniques.

\n

The mainstream clinical method is nucleic acid testing, which relies on real-time fluorescence PCR technology to accurately determine whether a sample contains the virus.

\n

Free nucleic acid screening for the Chikungunya fever was launched throughout Lecong township in Shunde district of Foshan in late July, as the township had been hard hit by the mosquito-borne viral disease.

\n

The Guangzhou-based laboratory's kit solution has undergone validation with nearly 1,000 samples at several authoritative institutions and hospitals in Guangdong, according to the laboratory.

\n

It has been compared with third-party reagents and has demonstrated excellent performance, it said.

\n

The system is now ready for promotion and application, providing strong support for control and prevention of the Chikungunya fever outbreak across the province.

\n

According to health authorities in Foshan, the hardest-hit area, the Chikungunya outbreak has showed a significant downward trend, with daily new cases dropping below 150 for six consecutive days.

\n

The number of newly reported cases per day has been on a steady decline since Aug 6. On Wednesday alone, only 96 new cases were reported in Foshan, according to local authorities.

\n

Additionally, the number of affected villages and communities has also steadily decreased, indicating significant progress in the prevention and control efforts.

\n

Although the current epidemic situation is gradually stabilizing and preventive measures have made positive progress, residents are still urged to remain vigilant against the disease, authorities said.

\n

qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "
\n

Chinese scientists have made breakthroughs in Chikungunya fever detection by developing a kit solution that accelerates the entire detection process to within half an hour, according to a laboratory based in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

\n

Based on rapid qPCR technology, the detection kit was developed by the Guangzhou Laboratory in collaboration with the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Eighth People's Hospital affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University and other biomedical companies.

\n

The qPCR, or quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule.

\n

As an advanced form of PCR, it allows researchers to measure the amount of DNA in real time during the amplification process.

\n

The detection kit works in tandem with the nucleic acid extraction kit to establish a complete ultra-fast Chikungunya testing system, according to the laboratory.

\n

Under the detection system, serum sample extraction takes only 15 minutes, and nucleic acid amplification is reduced to 12 minutes, compressing the entire detection process to just half an hour and indicating a big leap from the traditional three to five hours for Chikungunya detection.

\n

Currently, there are several methods for detecting the Chikungunya virus, including nucleic acid tests and colloidal gold techniques.

\n

The mainstream clinical method is nucleic acid testing, which relies on real-time fluorescence PCR technology to accurately determine whether a sample contains the virus.

\n

Free nucleic acid screening for the Chikungunya fever was launched throughout Lecong township in Shunde district of Foshan in late July, as the township had been hard hit by the mosquito-borne viral disease.

\n

The Guangzhou-based laboratory's kit solution has undergone validation with nearly 1,000 samples at several authoritative institutions and hospitals in Guangdong, according to the laboratory.

\n

It has been compared with third-party reagents and has demonstrated excellent performance, it said.

\n

The system is now ready for promotion and application, providing strong support for control and prevention of the Chikungunya fever outbreak across the province.

\n

According to health authorities in Foshan, the hardest-hit area, the Chikungunya outbreak has showed a significant downward trend, with daily new cases dropping below 150 for six consecutive days.

\n

The number of newly reported cases per day has been on a steady decline since Aug 6. On Wednesday alone, only 96 new cases were reported in Foshan, according to local authorities.

\n

Additionally, the number of affected villages and communities has also steadily decreased, indicating significant progress in the prevention and control efforts.

\n

Although the current epidemic situation is gradually stabilizing and preventive measures have made positive progress, residents are still urged to remain vigilant against the disease, authorities said.

\n

qiuquanlin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52d6ed50ccabe15178fc.htm#004CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "c14d5c7b25f6db22ae8c8da6c6de85fc", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "004CHINA - Galloping glory", "description": "

A performer showcases equestrian skills at the opening ceremony of the 16th Gesar Horse Racing Festival in Maqu county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, on Wednesday.

\n

", @@ -4898,28 +5998,6 @@ "hash": "acde978fe218b2e47f2f57661afd1c67", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "004CHINA - Missing boy found dead after extensive search", - "description": "

A rescue team that had searched extensively for an 8-year-old boy who went missing found him dead on Wednesday, according to a notice released by Dali city, part of the Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.

\n

The boy was found in a mountain stream north of Qingbi Creek in the city's Dali town at around 5 pm on Wednesday.

\n

Following an on-site examination and thorough investigation, authorities ruled out death by external injury, and found no evidence that the death was the result of a crime, the notice said.

\n

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the child and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," the team said in the notice. "We also express our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support during the search and rescue efforts. Further related work is currently underway."

\n

On Saturday, Dali city's public security bureau received a report that the boy had gone missing. In response, the city mobilized a coordinated search and rescue operation involving local police, fire rescue teams, forest firefighters, emergency services, the forestry and grassland administration, and volunteer groups of local civilian rescue teams, the team said in an earlier notice.

\n

By Sunday afternoon, more than 300 personnel, two search dogs, four unmanned drones, and five thermal imaging devices had been deployed to locate the child in the area, which features rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

\n

A resident surnamed Zhang from Dali city, who offered to help with the rescue, told China Daily on Monday that over 380 residents from Dali had created a WeChat group to aid in the rescue, and at least 200 of them had participated in the effort by joining the search on the mountain or organizing supplies.

\n

Contact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

A rescue team that had searched extensively for an 8-year-old boy who went missing found him dead on Wednesday, according to a notice released by Dali city, part of the Dali Bai autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province.

\n

The boy was found in a mountain stream north of Qingbi Creek in the city's Dali town at around 5 pm on Wednesday.

\n

Following an on-site examination and thorough investigation, authorities ruled out death by external injury, and found no evidence that the death was the result of a crime, the notice said.

\n

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of the child and extend our heartfelt condolences to the family," the team said in the notice. "We also express our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support during the search and rescue efforts. Further related work is currently underway."

\n

On Saturday, Dali city's public security bureau received a report that the boy had gone missing. In response, the city mobilized a coordinated search and rescue operation involving local police, fire rescue teams, forest firefighters, emergency services, the forestry and grassland administration, and volunteer groups of local civilian rescue teams, the team said in an earlier notice.

\n

By Sunday afternoon, more than 300 personnel, two search dogs, four unmanned drones, and five thermal imaging devices had been deployed to locate the child in the area, which features rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

\n

A resident surnamed Zhang from Dali city, who offered to help with the rescue, told China Daily on Monday that over 380 residents from Dali had created a WeChat group to aid in the rescue, and at least 200 of them had participated in the effort by joining the search on the mountain or organizing supplies.

\n

Contact the writers at lihongyang@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52dfed50ccabe15178fe.htm#004CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "9f23dab169d5bfd433c5564924e25085", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005CHINA - Human-machine symbiosis on full display at Beijing games", "description": "

The world's first humanoid robot games opened in Beijing on Thursday, offering a glimpse into what organizers describe as a "new era of human-machine symbiosis".

\n

The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games began on Thursday evening at the National Speed Skating Oval, known locally as the Ice Ribbon, and will run until Sunday. About 280 teams from 16 countries and regions, bringing together more than 500 robots, are competing in 26 events across 538 matches.

\n

The opening ceremony featured a cultural performance combining Chinese opera, martial arts and robotics, with 60 robots dressed in traditional costumes moving in sync with acrobatic performers.

\n

Stefan Hensel, supervisor of Germany's Sweaty team, praised the Beijing event as "a nice and open community and an Olympic Games for the industry".

\n

"During the games if you have a problem, everybody is ready to help you, and thus the event is set to boost the industry's progress, in particular the software," said Hensel, whose team is a four-time runner-up at the international RoboCup humanoid soccer competition.

\n

Preliminary rounds began on Monday.

\n

Some viewers online said the humanoid soccer matches lacked excitement, as the robots moved stiffly and made clumsy decisions on the pitch.

\n

Lyu Ming, an after-sales manager at Booster Robotics, a Beijing-based company providing the robots for the soccer match during the event, explained that in robot sports, the aim was not entertainment but advancing control, perception and decision-making.

\n

"The awkward movements, algorithm optimization and lessons from failure are all incremental steps as humanoid robots evolve from the lab to commercial use," he said.

\n

Beijing officials said the capital is positioning itself as a national hub for robotics innovation. Jiang Guangzhi, head of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, said the city has supported the development of 200 innovative robotic products across 12 categories. These innovative products have been tested and applied in 134 scenarios across 11 industries.

\n

"Through the implementation of a demonstration project featuring hundreds of application scenarios, we are leveraging Beijing's vast and diverse urban environment to enhance scenario innovation and strengthen the connection between supply and demand."

\n

He added that a robot-themed park is planned, featuring applications for ecological monitoring, disinfection, water cleaning and street sweeping.

\n

Industry leaders said continued investment and collaboration are vital if humanoid robotics is to progress beyond research prototypes.

\n

Wang Xingxing, CEO of Unitree Robotics, which is reported to hold an estimated 60 to 70 percent share of the global quadruped robot market, said that investment in the embodied robotics industry remained stable, but further breakthroughs were still needed.

\n

"Achieving humanlike capabilities in robots could take two to three years of technological advancements, or up to five at a slower pace," he said at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which was held in Beijing recently, adding that the robotics boom "is unlikely to last beyond a decade".

\n

About half of Unitree's revenue comes from overseas markets, and Wang said global collaboration was key to the company's strategy.

\n

yangcheng@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -4942,28 +6020,6 @@ "hash": "0fded994d4ff3fd0882a90239f7c2aea", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005CHINA - Officially adults", - "description": "

Senior students and their parents pose for a photo during a ceremony at a high school in Pingliang, Gansu province, on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of the students' adulthood. During the ceremony, typically held for high school seniors when they turn 18, a total of 1,200 students marked their transition by wearing special "adulthood caps", taking a group oath and crossing an "adulthood gate" in the presence of their teachers and parents.

\n

", - "content": "

Senior students and their parents pose for a photo during a ceremony at a high school in Pingliang, Gansu province, on Wednesday to celebrate the beginning of the students' adulthood. During the ceremony, typically held for high school seniors when they turn 18, a total of 1,200 students marked their transition by wearing special "adulthood caps", taking a group oath and crossing an "adulthood gate" in the presence of their teachers and parents.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52e7ed50ccabe1517900.htm#005CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "6940f96f8b8ed579610db95a646221e0", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005CHINA - Retailers tout robots at innovative tech festival", "description": "
\n

As the doors swing open at Beijing's new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid workers who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays drums and guitars, turning a dining experience into a futuristic spectacle.

\n

"The restaurant gives me a fresh sense of technology. It's quite an amazing attempt," said Ding Wenjun, a tourist from Jiangxi province.

\n

Sun Ling, head of the Robot Restaurant, said, "It is not only an immersive dining place integrating cuisine, culture and technology, but also provides a scenario for robot application and data collection."

\n

The tech-savvy restaurant is participating in the E-Town Robot Consumption Festival, running from Aug 2 to Sunday. The event was organized by the administrative committee of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

Making its debut at the festival is the Robot Mall, a 4,000-square-meter "robot 4S" store. It features more than 50 products across medical, industrial and companion robotics.

\n

For example, the Galbot G1, a wheeled-chassis humanoid robot, can retrieve medications from shelves and deliver them directly to patients.

\n

"It can automatically dispense and distribute medications, alleviating the heavy workload of nurses and reducing the risk of human error," said Meng Yanpei, a manager at the mall. "In pharmacies, it serves emergency patients, especially at night, while also lowering operating costs by taking over repetitive tasks."

\n

Over 10 pharmacies in Beijing are now operating 24 hours a day with the use of a Galbot G1. The robot is priced at 680,000 yuan ($94,800), a 50,000 yuan discount, at the 4S store during the festival.

\n

As of Tuesday, more than 19,000 robots and related products have been sold during the festival, generating total sales of over 200 million yuan. Meanwhile, the distribution of consumption vouchers has boosted sales by over 60 million yuan, according to the administrative committee of Beijing E-Town.

\n

Meanwhile, shopping malls and e-commerce platform JD.com are hosting sales campaigns at the festival. Enterprises can enjoy subsidies of up to 250,000 yuan on robot purchases.

\n

Targeting online consumers, JD.com has showcased over 680 robots and related products, including quadruped, biped, exoskeleton, and educational and companion robots, offering a maximum subsidy of 600 yuan for a single product.

\n

"In the past, these robots were priced in the millions of yuan, but now they are becoming more affordable," said Xu Lei, head of the Intelligent Robot Business Department under the 3C Digital Business Group of JD.com. "We hope to leverage the advantages of online sales, brand support and supply chains to make robots accessible to more consumers."

\n

Zhang Hao, chief scientist of ALVA (Beijing) Technology Co, said that robots are still in their infancy and are often used mainly for display. "Even though they may stagger while walking, they captivate us because we can sense their intelligence gradually maturing."

\n

"Only when robots help customers make money will they buy and keep buying such machines," said Zhang, adding that such machines must be practical, affordable, versatile and of effective use for consumers.

\n

Zhang's perspective echoes that of Massimiliano Zecca, a professor of healthcare technology at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

\n

"Humanoid robots now require an engineering team to look after them," the professor said. "They need to bring real value to form a natural market."

\n

Despite the limitations of the robots, Zecca was clearly impressed by a humanoid coffee barista crafting intricate latte art at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which concluded on Tuesday.

\n

"I would pay for a cup of coffee with artistic flavor. The evolution of humanoid robots will surely provide more choices to meet personal preferences," Zecca said.

\n

", @@ -4986,28 +6042,6 @@ "hash": "e1fb88a56ea7c3bce75f1ea512b9c1c3", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005CHINA - Tourist destinations in GBA unite to entice visitors", - "description": "

Tourists experience the unique charm of historical and modern elements on Rua do Cunha in Macao on April 14.

\n

Deeper collaboration among iconic commercial streets in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province's Shenzhen signifies a transition from business rivalry to joint development, a crucial step in developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a more appealing global tourism destination, experts said.

\n

Looking ahead, the experts aspire to witness creatively fused activities that authentically blend the unique characteristics of the three cities, more digitalized and intelligent business blocks, and a broader, more coordinated alliance among the cluster's major commercial streets.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen and Macao's Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands signed a cooperation agreement on Aug 8, linking two of the regions' best-known heritage shopping streets — the former's Dongmen Old Street and the latter's Rua do Cunha.

\n

Both streets are key cultural and commercial landmarks. Nestled in Shenzhen's Luohu district, Dongmen, which is among Shenzhen's earliest and largest commercial hubs, has witnessed the city's transformation from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Meanwhile, Rua do Cunha, formed in the late 19th century, is a pedestrian strip in Macao lined with shops and restaurants that blend Chinese and Portuguese culinary and cultural influences.

\n

The two sides will establish a regular communication mechanism to engage in deep collaboration in areas such as tourism promotion, cultural creativity, brand development, youth entrepreneurship and smart commerce.

\n

This is not the first such initiative. Last July, a similar agreement was struck between Dongmen and Hong Kong's Temple Street, which has since spawned joint food festivals, group tours and sports events, as well as a livestreaming talent program for young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

\n

In September, all three streets will jointly host a mid-autumn food and culture carnival, with synchronized events in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao.

\n

During this year's National Day Golden Week, travel agencies will also roll out a special itinerary linking the three sites, enabling visitors to experience their unique cultures.

\n

According to Shenzhen's Dongmen Chamber of Commerce, such collaborations facilitate the sharing of brand resources and product diversification among commercial streets. The deeper ties also help facilitate the organization of large scale festive events to stimulate consumption and promote tourism through cross-regional travel products.

\n

It attributes the emergence of this new type of collaborative model to the increasing demand for cross-border consumption; the complementary resource advantages among commercial streets; Luohu district's supportive policies for boosting consumption; and the convenient transportation options within the Greater Bay Area.

\n

Iun Ioc-va, chairman of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macao, said the effort not only greatly enriches the experience of diverse activities and cultures for travelers all in one single trip, but also boosts consumption in the hotel, dining, retail and other sectors.

\n

He also noted the joint promotion allows for resource integration, creating a stronger market presence that attracts more international visitors, making the Greater Bay Area a more compelling global tourism destination.

\n

Song Ding, director of the research institute of China Urban Experts Network and a researcher of the China Development Institute, pointed out that all three cities have realized that relying solely on individual development is no longer sufficient to support the growth of commercial streets, generating the need to band together for mutual support.

\n

Unlike traditional pure government-led business collaborations, this new model is based on cooperation between commercial districts, with the government providing essential behind-the-scenes support.

\n

Hailing it as a great breakthrough, Song noted that the history of Hong Kong and Macao as free ports and Shenzhen's leadership in free market reforms create a unique foundation for this partnership.

\n

From the chambers' perspectives, they are more attuned to market demands, with greater flexibility in operational decisions, while governments can assist by streamlining administrative procedures such as customs clearance and logistics.

\n

Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, described this "pairing" between the three regions as a "two-way pursuit". He noted that the collaboration will not only promote the exchange of goods, people and services, but also allow each region to retain its unique cultural traditions and commercial characteristics.

\n

He added that the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in November, is a key opportunity to further these exchanges.

\n

To improve the effectiveness of the collaboration, Iun said he is looking forward to the launch of brand crossover pop-up stores that bring local specialties to other cities; youth maker markets that showcase innovative products made by young people; and a culinary festival that invites chefs to develop fusion dishes.

\n

He also called for developing a mobile app to integrate merchant information, coupons, event calendars and transportation guides from the three regions, providing tourists with one-stop convenient services.

\n

In the long run, he envisioned forming an alliance to attract more influential commercial streets in the region. Featuring broader coverage and stronger interconnection, he said it will jointly enhance the overall competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area's cultural and tourism industry.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen advocates for enhancing the integration and sharing of distinctive products, cultural heritages and folk activities to bolster business cooperation and tourism route development.

\n

The chamber proposes standardizing logo design and promotional slogans to fortify brand construction and promotion. Additionally, improving customs clearance efficiency and enhancing transportation connections near the border will also help enhance visitors' experiences.

\n

Furthermore, the chamber encourages businesses to participate in cross-border livestreaming events to broaden their sales channels, and looks forward to partnerships among shops for joint operations and brand collaborations.

\n

It emphasized that the key to effectively blending the streets' features is finding the "connecting points" within differences. For instance, the three cities can leverage the cultural commonalities in the region and launch activities centered around Greater Bay Area residents' life memories or folk art expressions.

\n

Echoing the chambers, Song emphasized the need to deeply explore and appropriately present the cultural connotations of different commercial streets. For example, Dongmen Old Street can highlight Shenzhen's citizen culture and reform spirit.

\n

For the commercial streets' long-term development, Song called for upgrading existing facilities, enhancing the blocks' digitalization and intelligence, and making the bustling downtown areas more internationally appealing.

\n

bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

\n

", - "content": "

Tourists experience the unique charm of historical and modern elements on Rua do Cunha in Macao on April 14.

\n

Deeper collaboration among iconic commercial streets in Hong Kong, Macao and Guangdong province's Shenzhen signifies a transition from business rivalry to joint development, a crucial step in developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a more appealing global tourism destination, experts said.

\n

Looking ahead, the experts aspire to witness creatively fused activities that authentically blend the unique characteristics of the three cities, more digitalized and intelligent business blocks, and a broader, more coordinated alliance among the cluster's major commercial streets.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen and Macao's Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands signed a cooperation agreement on Aug 8, linking two of the regions' best-known heritage shopping streets — the former's Dongmen Old Street and the latter's Rua do Cunha.

\n

Both streets are key cultural and commercial landmarks. Nestled in Shenzhen's Luohu district, Dongmen, which is among Shenzhen's earliest and largest commercial hubs, has witnessed the city's transformation from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Meanwhile, Rua do Cunha, formed in the late 19th century, is a pedestrian strip in Macao lined with shops and restaurants that blend Chinese and Portuguese culinary and cultural influences.

\n

The two sides will establish a regular communication mechanism to engage in deep collaboration in areas such as tourism promotion, cultural creativity, brand development, youth entrepreneurship and smart commerce.

\n

This is not the first such initiative. Last July, a similar agreement was struck between Dongmen and Hong Kong's Temple Street, which has since spawned joint food festivals, group tours and sports events, as well as a livestreaming talent program for young people from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

\n

In September, all three streets will jointly host a mid-autumn food and culture carnival, with synchronized events in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macao.

\n

During this year's National Day Golden Week, travel agencies will also roll out a special itinerary linking the three sites, enabling visitors to experience their unique cultures.

\n

According to Shenzhen's Dongmen Chamber of Commerce, such collaborations facilitate the sharing of brand resources and product diversification among commercial streets. The deeper ties also help facilitate the organization of large scale festive events to stimulate consumption and promote tourism through cross-regional travel products.

\n

It attributes the emergence of this new type of collaborative model to the increasing demand for cross-border consumption; the complementary resource advantages among commercial streets; Luohu district's supportive policies for boosting consumption; and the convenient transportation options within the Greater Bay Area.

\n

Iun Ioc-va, chairman of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Islands of Macao, said the effort not only greatly enriches the experience of diverse activities and cultures for travelers all in one single trip, but also boosts consumption in the hotel, dining, retail and other sectors.

\n

He also noted the joint promotion allows for resource integration, creating a stronger market presence that attracts more international visitors, making the Greater Bay Area a more compelling global tourism destination.

\n

Song Ding, director of the research institute of China Urban Experts Network and a researcher of the China Development Institute, pointed out that all three cities have realized that relying solely on individual development is no longer sufficient to support the growth of commercial streets, generating the need to band together for mutual support.

\n

Unlike traditional pure government-led business collaborations, this new model is based on cooperation between commercial districts, with the government providing essential behind-the-scenes support.

\n

Hailing it as a great breakthrough, Song noted that the history of Hong Kong and Macao as free ports and Shenzhen's leadership in free market reforms create a unique foundation for this partnership.

\n

From the chambers' perspectives, they are more attuned to market demands, with greater flexibility in operational decisions, while governments can assist by streamlining administrative procedures such as customs clearance and logistics.

\n

Timothy Chui, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, described this "pairing" between the three regions as a "two-way pursuit". He noted that the collaboration will not only promote the exchange of goods, people and services, but also allow each region to retain its unique cultural traditions and commercial characteristics.

\n

He added that the upcoming 15th National Games, which will be jointly hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in November, is a key opportunity to further these exchanges.

\n

To improve the effectiveness of the collaboration, Iun said he is looking forward to the launch of brand crossover pop-up stores that bring local specialties to other cities; youth maker markets that showcase innovative products made by young people; and a culinary festival that invites chefs to develop fusion dishes.

\n

He also called for developing a mobile app to integrate merchant information, coupons, event calendars and transportation guides from the three regions, providing tourists with one-stop convenient services.

\n

In the long run, he envisioned forming an alliance to attract more influential commercial streets in the region. Featuring broader coverage and stronger interconnection, he said it will jointly enhance the overall competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area's cultural and tourism industry.

\n

The Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen advocates for enhancing the integration and sharing of distinctive products, cultural heritages and folk activities to bolster business cooperation and tourism route development.

\n

The chamber proposes standardizing logo design and promotional slogans to fortify brand construction and promotion. Additionally, improving customs clearance efficiency and enhancing transportation connections near the border will also help enhance visitors' experiences.

\n

Furthermore, the chamber encourages businesses to participate in cross-border livestreaming events to broaden their sales channels, and looks forward to partnerships among shops for joint operations and brand collaborations.

\n

It emphasized that the key to effectively blending the streets' features is finding the "connecting points" within differences. For instance, the three cities can leverage the cultural commonalities in the region and launch activities centered around Greater Bay Area residents' life memories or folk art expressions.

\n

Echoing the chambers, Song emphasized the need to deeply explore and appropriately present the cultural connotations of different commercial streets. For example, Dongmen Old Street can highlight Shenzhen's citizen culture and reform spirit.

\n

For the commercial streets' long-term development, Song called for upgrading existing facilities, enhancing the blocks' digitalization and intelligence, and making the bustling downtown areas more internationally appealing.

\n

bingcun@chinadailyhk.com

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_005_689e52f0ed50ccabe1517902.htm#005CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "d74a754ca91737b688d06b459e4afdda", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "006CHINA - Scientists break ground on DNA synthesis", "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Yuan Yingjin

\n

Industrial biotechnology researchers work in a laboratory affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Tianjin in January last year.

\n

An artist's impression of DNA information storage technology.

\n

A recent breakthrough in synthetic biology in Tianjin could pave the way for new treatments for genetic diseases like sickle cell disease and congenital deafness.

\n

A study published in the science methodology journal Nature Methods on July 10 by a team of scientists from Tianjin University claimed to have synthesized a human genome fragment exceeding one million base pairs in length, and successfully transferred it into mice embryos to verify its function.

\n

According to those involved, this achievement marks a significant advancement in human genome synthesis and transfer technology.

\n

The human genome is closely linked to human life, health and disease. Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, scientists have been trying to synthesize the human genome, but have long struggled with technological bottlenecks.

\n

Over 50 percent of the human genome consists of complex repetitive sequences, posing a considerable challenge to precise synthesis.

\n

"It's like a jigsaw puzzle with millions of pieces, many of which look very similar, making the assembly extremely challenging," said Yuan Yingjin, who led the team.

\n

Yuan, who is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the State Key Lab of Synthetic Biology, said that even if long genome fragments are synthesized, validating their genetic function is difficult without transferring them into an animal.

\n

Yuan's team has developed the SynNICE method to tackle this problem.

\n

"Using this method, we have for the first time completed the synthesis of high-repetition human DNA at the million-base-pair level and efficiently transferred this fragment intact into early mice embryos using a yeast nucleus as the transfer shuttle," Yuan said.

\n

Internationally, most research teams in human DNA synthesis are still working at the hundred-kilo-base-pair level and find it challenging to efficiently transfer DNA into mammalian embryos.

\n

This makes this latest development a significant leap forward.

\n

"For decades, scientists have enhanced their understanding of the human genome through sequencing and reading information. By adopting a bottom-up approach to synthesize genes from basic units, we can more directly reveal causal relationships among genome sequences, functions and diseases," Yuan said.

\n

"Scientists are no longer content merely to 'read' and 'edit' the book of life — they now have the ability to 'write' new chapters in it," he added.

\n

The team's research focused on a segment called AZFa on the human Y chromosome, chosen because its deletion is a cause of untreatable male infertility. Synthesizing this segment posed significant challenges, as over 69 percent of its sequence consists of repetitive elements, making it extremely prone to mismatches and recombination, which could lead to failure, Yuan explained.

\n

To overcome this challenge, the team devised a combined assembly strategy. Initially, they divided the sequence into over 200 smaller fragments, which were then assembled into 23 medium-sized components using Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as brewer's yeast. These components were further assembled into four larger structures, again utilizing the yeast.

\n

Finally, employing the gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9 and a yeast mating system, the team successfully assembled all fragments into a single, perfectly integrated artificial synthetic chromosome spanning 1.14 million base pairs.

\n

Brewer's yeast was used as it serves as a powerful biological tool equipped with a highly efficient homologous recombination system that automatically recognizes and seamlessly joins matching DNA sequences, said Yuan.

\n

The problem remained of how to safely transfer this large and fragile genome fragment into mice embryos. The team solved this by using yeast nuclei as natural, solid carriers.

\n

"If transferring DNA across species is like a moon landing mission on Earth, our use of yeast nuclei is akin to the spacecraft that safely transports astronauts between Earth and the moon, protecting and compressing the synthetic genome," said Yuan.

\n

This method involves isolating the entire yeast nucleus containing the synthetic DNA. This nucleus acts as a natural, sturdy transport capsule, providing perfect physical protection for the genetic material inside, said Liu Yue, a member of the research team.

\n

The research can shed new light on the treatment of diseases related to chromosomal anomalies. In the future, by synthesizing key gene fragments, scientists may be able to correct defects in the AZFa region causing infertility. Understanding the correlation between genomic variations and diseases can also guide treatments for conditions such as cancer.

\n

Tang Fuchou, a professor at Peking University, said the SynNICE method could potentially extend the functional lifespan of xenotransplantation with humanized pig donor organs in human bodies from two to three years to several decades, offering revolutionary hope for addressing the global organ shortage.

\n

Yuan said the substantial resources provided for basic research were crucial for the team to be able to tackle such "unclaimed territories" in science, such as repetitive sequence assembly and nuclear transfer.

\n

Interdisciplinary collaboration was essential, bringing together experts in synthetic biology, medicine, developmental biology and epigenetics, he said. Gene function validation in the research was carried out by teams from Tianjin University and Tsinghua University, with several hospitals providing real clinical cases for the study.

\n

"Humanity is still in the technology development stage for DNA synthesis. While advancing technological innovation, China remains highly attentive to biosecurity," he said.

\n

In 2017, Tianjin University led scientists from over 20 countries across four continents in drafting the "Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists", which the World Health Organization has recognized as a global biosecurity ethical standard.

\n

Yuan said the ability to synthesize large genomes could spark a medical revolution, potentially curing currently incurable diseases and paving the way for new treatments.

\n

The study report was titled De novo Assembly and Delivery of Synthetic Megabase-Scale Human DNA into Mouse Early Embryos.

\n

yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -5030,28 +6064,6 @@ "hash": "e90d626e1b0f50246ef67c71346551a7", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "006CHINA - China moves ahead with research into brain-computer interfaces", - "description": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Using mixed reality, a researcher demonstrates the spatial relationship between a micrometer-level brain-computer interface and a lab rat's brain in Beijing in March.

\n

China's first undergraduate students with a specialization in brain-computer interface conduct in-class experiments at Tianjin University in Tianjin in November last year.

\n

China has achieved a series of milestones in the field of brain-computer interface technology this year, notably in the clinical translation of invasive techniques, bringing new hope to patients with neurological disorders.

\n

These developments signify that China is among the forerunners of this cutting-edge field, scientists said.

\n

BCI technology is considered a revolutionary approach to addressing neurological function deficits. It works by decoding electrical signals in the brain and simulating the transmission of instructions, bypassing or bridging damaged neural pathways, according to the Institute of Automation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

\n

"This technology is expected to be widely applied to severe motor or communication dysfunctions caused by conditions like ALS, paraplegia and spinal cord injuries, helping patients regain some level of daily functionality," said Cao Shenghao, a doctoral student at the institute.

\n

For patients who have undergone amputations but still retain normal brain function, BCIs can transmit brain-generated motion commands to external devices such as computer cursors or robotic arms.

\n

For those with spinal cord injuries, the technology aims to establish "information bridges" above and below the nerve breakpoints to restore command transmission.

\n

Last month, a research team from Nankai University in Tianjin led the world's first interventional BCI trial to assist with the restoration of motor function in patients' affected limbs. It enabled a patient who had been paralyzed on the left side for six months due to a stroke to regain the capabilities of movement and take medication after the procedure.

\n

Significant breakthroughs have also been made in interventions for speech disabilities. A project led by the Beijing Institute for Brain Research achieved the first clinical application of a wireless implanted Chinese language BCI system in the country.

\n

In the trial, a patient who lost the ability to speak because of ALS was able to successfully express complete sentences like "I want a drink of water" and "I want to take a walk with my family" by having their brain signals decoded into language intentions.

\n

Last month, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology at the CAS announced that a man who lost all four limbs due to a high-voltage electricity accident had demonstrated proficiency in controlling chess pieces and racing games with his thoughts alone, just 2 to 3 weeks after a BCI device was implanted in March.

\n

His operational speed was close to that of normal people using a computer touch pad. This achievement made China only the second country in the world to successfully enter the clinical trial phase with invasive BCIs.

\n

BCI technology pathways are diverse, comprising invasive, semi-invasive and noninvasive types. "Among them, invasive BCIs, which involve implanting electrodes directly into the cerebral cortex, can capture higher resolution and more stable neural signals," Cao said.

\n

"They hold significant potential in neurorehabilitation but also face surgical risks and ethical challenges, representing the highest technical difficulty and regulatory requirements," he said.

\n

Obtaining high-quality signals requires deep brain access, but the surgery itself can cause damage, he said.

\n

"The goal of scientists in this field is to minimize such damage, and the most direct method is to reduce the size of the implantation window."

\n

Cui Yue, an associate researcher at the Institute of Automation at the CAS, said rigid electrodes cannot accommodate the slight movements of brain tissue during physiological activities and can easily cause nerve drag and damage. In contrast, flexible electrodes, which are made of soft, adaptive materials, can move naturally with brain tissue, reducing damage and scarring, making them more suitable for long-term stable implantation.

\n

Cui's team has reduced the implantation damage to 300 microns and replaced traditional rigid electrodes with flexible electrodes.

\n

However, the extreme softness of flexible electrodes brings implantation challenges. To address this, the Institute of Automation has developed the "CyberSense" flexible micro-electrode implantation robot, pioneering a "sewing machine-style" automatic implantation technology.

\n

"Just like threading a needle, we thread the flexible electrode wire into a fine needle and use the needle tip to precisely deliver the electrode to the designated brain area, then withdraw the needle, leaving only the electrode in place," Cui said.

\n

The efficiency of reading brain signals is critical, directly impacting the accuracy and complexity of BCI tools.

\n

Doctoral student Cao said that many factors affect the reading efficiency, including electrode materials and the number of collection channels.

\n

These are key areas of focus for BCI scientists. Increasing the number of signal collection channels within the same volume of implant devices allows for more complete brain activity information to be restored, laying the foundation for subsequent functional implementation, Cao said.

\n

"Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have contributed greatly to the current development of BCIs," he said. "Even when dealing with the same segment of brain signals, AI now enables us to decode richer neural information than before."

\n

BCIs not only serve clinical medical purposes but also have the potential to expand into everyday life applications in the future, according to Cao, such as providing sleep regulation, emotional monitoring and attention enhancement.

\n

"The current development stage of BCIs is still in its infancy, like a child just learning to walk, but it holds tremendous potential for breakthrough development in the future," he said.

\n

", - "content": "

Online Scan the code to watch the video.

\n

Using mixed reality, a researcher demonstrates the spatial relationship between a micrometer-level brain-computer interface and a lab rat's brain in Beijing in March.

\n

China's first undergraduate students with a specialization in brain-computer interface conduct in-class experiments at Tianjin University in Tianjin in November last year.

\n

China has achieved a series of milestones in the field of brain-computer interface technology this year, notably in the clinical translation of invasive techniques, bringing new hope to patients with neurological disorders.

\n

These developments signify that China is among the forerunners of this cutting-edge field, scientists said.

\n

BCI technology is considered a revolutionary approach to addressing neurological function deficits. It works by decoding electrical signals in the brain and simulating the transmission of instructions, bypassing or bridging damaged neural pathways, according to the Institute of Automation at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

\n

"This technology is expected to be widely applied to severe motor or communication dysfunctions caused by conditions like ALS, paraplegia and spinal cord injuries, helping patients regain some level of daily functionality," said Cao Shenghao, a doctoral student at the institute.

\n

For patients who have undergone amputations but still retain normal brain function, BCIs can transmit brain-generated motion commands to external devices such as computer cursors or robotic arms.

\n

For those with spinal cord injuries, the technology aims to establish "information bridges" above and below the nerve breakpoints to restore command transmission.

\n

Last month, a research team from Nankai University in Tianjin led the world's first interventional BCI trial to assist with the restoration of motor function in patients' affected limbs. It enabled a patient who had been paralyzed on the left side for six months due to a stroke to regain the capabilities of movement and take medication after the procedure.

\n

Significant breakthroughs have also been made in interventions for speech disabilities. A project led by the Beijing Institute for Brain Research achieved the first clinical application of a wireless implanted Chinese language BCI system in the country.

\n

In the trial, a patient who lost the ability to speak because of ALS was able to successfully express complete sentences like "I want a drink of water" and "I want to take a walk with my family" by having their brain signals decoded into language intentions.

\n

Last month, the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology at the CAS announced that a man who lost all four limbs due to a high-voltage electricity accident had demonstrated proficiency in controlling chess pieces and racing games with his thoughts alone, just 2 to 3 weeks after a BCI device was implanted in March.

\n

His operational speed was close to that of normal people using a computer touch pad. This achievement made China only the second country in the world to successfully enter the clinical trial phase with invasive BCIs.

\n

BCI technology pathways are diverse, comprising invasive, semi-invasive and noninvasive types. "Among them, invasive BCIs, which involve implanting electrodes directly into the cerebral cortex, can capture higher resolution and more stable neural signals," Cao said.

\n

"They hold significant potential in neurorehabilitation but also face surgical risks and ethical challenges, representing the highest technical difficulty and regulatory requirements," he said.

\n

Obtaining high-quality signals requires deep brain access, but the surgery itself can cause damage, he said.

\n

"The goal of scientists in this field is to minimize such damage, and the most direct method is to reduce the size of the implantation window."

\n

Cui Yue, an associate researcher at the Institute of Automation at the CAS, said rigid electrodes cannot accommodate the slight movements of brain tissue during physiological activities and can easily cause nerve drag and damage. In contrast, flexible electrodes, which are made of soft, adaptive materials, can move naturally with brain tissue, reducing damage and scarring, making them more suitable for long-term stable implantation.

\n

Cui's team has reduced the implantation damage to 300 microns and replaced traditional rigid electrodes with flexible electrodes.

\n

However, the extreme softness of flexible electrodes brings implantation challenges. To address this, the Institute of Automation has developed the "CyberSense" flexible micro-electrode implantation robot, pioneering a "sewing machine-style" automatic implantation technology.

\n

"Just like threading a needle, we thread the flexible electrode wire into a fine needle and use the needle tip to precisely deliver the electrode to the designated brain area, then withdraw the needle, leaving only the electrode in place," Cui said.

\n

The efficiency of reading brain signals is critical, directly impacting the accuracy and complexity of BCI tools.

\n

Doctoral student Cao said that many factors affect the reading efficiency, including electrode materials and the number of collection channels.

\n

These are key areas of focus for BCI scientists. Increasing the number of signal collection channels within the same volume of implant devices allows for more complete brain activity information to be restored, laying the foundation for subsequent functional implementation, Cao said.

\n

"Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology have contributed greatly to the current development of BCIs," he said. "Even when dealing with the same segment of brain signals, AI now enables us to decode richer neural information than before."

\n

BCIs not only serve clinical medical purposes but also have the potential to expand into everyday life applications in the future, according to Cao, such as providing sleep regulation, emotional monitoring and attention enhancement.

\n

"The current development stage of BCIs is still in its infancy, like a child just learning to walk, but it holds tremendous potential for breakthrough development in the future," he said.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_006_689e52f8ed50ccabe1517904.htm#006CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "db8a4ab7c7a0c3bce4a6524f9e5fb156", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "007CHINA - Algorithms help grow seedlings on hot days", "description": "

A technician (right) checks the growth of seedlings through a monitor in a greenhouse at the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang county, Hebei province.

\n

In Raoyang county, Hebei province, a high-tech approach is overturning long-held beliefs that North China's sweltering summers are ill-suited for seedling cultivation.

\n

At the Zhixin Digital Seedling Breeding Industrial Park in Raoyang in Hengshui city, algorithms now replace gut instinct.

\n

The cutting-edge solutions are transforming challenging conditions of high temperatures, heavy rain and intense sunlight into precisely controlled parameters, enabling consistent and high-quality seedling production in the hot season.

\n

"In the past, we relied on experience. Now, we rely on algorithms," said Wei Fangcui, the park's director, while navigating the park's cloud-based management platform via a tablet.

\n

The system integrates over a dozen critical parameters, including micro-climate, soil conditions, and crop growth stages, using machines to autonomously optimize irrigation, nutrient delivery, light exposure and ventilation cycles.

\n

Stepping into the vast complex reveals a scene of quiet efficiency — automated rail-guided seedling beds glide smoothly, precision spray systems deliver moisture, and clusters of internet of things sensors display temperature and humidity data in real time.

\n

This highly integrated "breeding-cultivation-promotion" facility, a model of intelligent agriculture, now produces over 120 million robust seedlings annually, according to the park.

\n

"Problems are spotted instantly and solved with a click," said technician Xie Keju, using a mobile app to track seedlings' "body temperature" and "nutritional intake". Sensors in eight vast glass greenhouses — each nearly 10,000 square meters and housing up to one million plants — feed real time data into the system, triggering automatic adjustments to ensure every seedling receives balanced nourishment.

\n

"Crucially, the platform also provides early disease and pest warnings and tracks the growth history of individual plants," he said.

\n

The outcomes are compelling. According to Wei, the park achieves a five percent higher rate of strong, viable seedlings and reduces the overall cultivation cycle by five percent.

\n

"These tech-based seedlings are the 'chips' of modern agriculture," she said.

\n

Technology is also reshaping productivity. An artificial intelligence-powered precision seeder allows one worker to sow 45 trays in three minutes, work that once took four people almost an hour. Xie now manages 300,000 seedlings singlehandedly, with his monthly income rising from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan ($417 to 1,112).

\n

This transformation stems from Raoyang county's "Science Commissioner plus Local Expert" training program, which has delivered over 100 specialized trainings on smart equipment and pest management, grooming over 10,000 skilled fruit and vegetable technicians, according to local authorities.

\n

"Quality must be controlled from the very source," said Li Bingshun, deputy director of Raoyang county's agriculture and rural affairs bureau.

\n

This focus has attracted over 30 prominent breeding enterprises to establish operations in Raoyang. Together with 44 local seedling bases, they form an integrated breeding and promotion network, he said.

\n

The technological journey extends seamlessly from greenhouse to market. In the packaging facility, automated sorting lines place seedlings into custom boxes at a rate of three per second, each affixed with a QR code tracing its origin and journey.

\n

"These 500,000 tomato seedlings head to Beijing tomorrow via refrigerated transport, reaching fields within 48 hours," Wei Fangcui said in an interview in July, pointing to live national demand data.

\n

Since its February launch, the park has supplied over four million premium seedlings to multiple places, including the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, as well as provinces of Hebei and Henan, Wei said.

\n

The supplies cover over a dozen varieties of common and specialty fruit and vegetable seedlings, she added.

\n

"The return on our technology investment is increasing rapidly," Wei said.

\n

Their seedlings, prized for superior genetics and consistent quality, have driven tangible benefits — farmers report average yield increases of 15 to 20 percent per hectare alongside significantly improved produce quality, achieving market satisfaction rates exceeding 90 percent, according to Wei.

\n

This revolution not only supplies premium seedlings nationally but also catalyzes local industry transformation.

\n

Raoyang has established Hebei's first High-Quality Fruit and Vegetable Seed Industry Alliance, guiding breeding bases and planning 10,667-hectare demonstration zones. Additionally, it integrates data from the entire industry chain to create a regulatory platform.

\n

Currently, Raoyang has cultivated 28,667 hectares of fruits and vegetables, including 22,667 hectares of protected greenhouse crops, producing 2.4 million metric tons annually and supplying 2,000 tons daily to neighboring Beijing and Tianjin, according to local statistics.

\n

"We will amplify our leading role, aiming to bring 40 more bases into the digital fold within two years, creating scale and synergy for shared resources and technology," Wei said.

\n

She added that continuous research& development investment will refine their algorithms and deepen IoT integration, embedding technology into every facet of seedling cultivation.

\n

zhangyu1@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -5074,28 +6086,6 @@ "hash": "530b563fee5c117c4a82adb574c0934c", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "007CHINA - War exhibition showcases heroic deeds of foreigners", - "description": "

A guide introduces the exhibition to visitors at the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Xingxian county, Shanxi province.

\n

In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Caijiaya village in Xingxian county, Shanxi province, a special exhibition titled International Friends in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has been attracting many visitors.

\n

Over 80 years ago, Caijiaya was the capital of the Shanxi-Suiyuan revolutionary base led by the Communist Party of China. As the political, military and cultural center of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region (part of today's Shanxi and Inner Mongolia autonomous region), it was one of the earliest revolutionary bases in China.

\n

"When the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was in full swing, many friends, fueled by their belief in justice, broke through blockades to support the revolutionary bases behind enemy lines," said Shi Huaiyong, director of the museum. "In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region, friends from countries such as Canada, Korea, the Soviet Union and the United States left behind many heroic stories."

\n

Among them were foreign medical workers who saved lives, logistical personnel who transported supplies, and soldiers who actively engaged in combat, supporting the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression in various ways.

\n

The story of the internationalist warrior Norman Bethune is particularly moving. This Canadian doctor established "mobile hospitals" in China amid relentless artillery fire, once performing surgeries for 115 wounded soldiers continuously for 69 hours. He disregarded his own safety until his last breath on the operating table.

\n

Similarly, the tale of British scholar Michael Lindsay is equally poignant: in the spring of 1944, he overcame numerous obstacles to reach the border region, reconfigured the command post's radio equipment in just three weeks, trained a group of technical experts and established a crucial communication network before heading to Yan'an in Shaanxi province a month later.

\n

Shi said, "During that time, numerous foreign journalists ventured to the front lines, using their pens and lenses to document the realities of the war and convey the spirit of resistance of the Chinese people to the world."

\n

Kang Yanhong, head of the museum's education department, said, "These stories are not just cold words on paper; they are memories filled with warmth and life."

\n

Engaged in guiding visitors for over 20 years, she delved into extensive research, interviewed descendants of revolutionaries, and verified details repeatedly to narrate the stories behind the exhibits effectively. "The war against Japanese aggression was a national war that marked the complete victory of the Chinese nation in defending against foreign aggression in modern times," she explained to the visitors. "Our resistance efforts received not only the support of the entire nation but also assistance from international friends."

\n

Today, various exhibitions and events are being held across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war and the World Anti-Fascist War victory.

\n

"I hope that more and more audiences, especially the youth, can step into these historical exhibition halls, understand this period of history, remember it, and cherish peace," Kang said.

\n

In recent years, the memorial hall has leveraged technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to aggregate and display red cultural resources efficiently, receiving over 300,000 visitors annually.

\n

Zeng Hongxiang, 68, from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and a veteran Party member, said, "Visiting the memorial hall for the first time holds great significance to me and I'm deeply moved."

\n

Shi said that through this exhibition, they aim to showcase a significant number of international friends who traveled great distances to China, their touching deeds, and noble spirits through precious historical materials and real stories. The special exhibition will remain open for visitors to Caijiaya village.

\n

Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "

A guide introduces the exhibition to visitors at the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Xingxian county, Shanxi province.

\n

In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Caijiaya village in Xingxian county, Shanxi province, a special exhibition titled International Friends in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has been attracting many visitors.

\n

Over 80 years ago, Caijiaya was the capital of the Shanxi-Suiyuan revolutionary base led by the Communist Party of China. As the political, military and cultural center of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region (part of today's Shanxi and Inner Mongolia autonomous region), it was one of the earliest revolutionary bases in China.

\n

"When the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) was in full swing, many friends, fueled by their belief in justice, broke through blockades to support the revolutionary bases behind enemy lines," said Shi Huaiyong, director of the museum. "In the Shanxi-Suiyuan Border Region, friends from countries such as Canada, Korea, the Soviet Union and the United States left behind many heroic stories."

\n

Among them were foreign medical workers who saved lives, logistical personnel who transported supplies, and soldiers who actively engaged in combat, supporting the Chinese resistance against Japanese aggression in various ways.

\n

The story of the internationalist warrior Norman Bethune is particularly moving. This Canadian doctor established "mobile hospitals" in China amid relentless artillery fire, once performing surgeries for 115 wounded soldiers continuously for 69 hours. He disregarded his own safety until his last breath on the operating table.

\n

Similarly, the tale of British scholar Michael Lindsay is equally poignant: in the spring of 1944, he overcame numerous obstacles to reach the border region, reconfigured the command post's radio equipment in just three weeks, trained a group of technical experts and established a crucial communication network before heading to Yan'an in Shaanxi province a month later.

\n

Shi said, "During that time, numerous foreign journalists ventured to the front lines, using their pens and lenses to document the realities of the war and convey the spirit of resistance of the Chinese people to the world."

\n

Kang Yanhong, head of the museum's education department, said, "These stories are not just cold words on paper; they are memories filled with warmth and life."

\n

Engaged in guiding visitors for over 20 years, she delved into extensive research, interviewed descendants of revolutionaries, and verified details repeatedly to narrate the stories behind the exhibits effectively. "The war against Japanese aggression was a national war that marked the complete victory of the Chinese nation in defending against foreign aggression in modern times," she explained to the visitors. "Our resistance efforts received not only the support of the entire nation but also assistance from international friends."

\n

Today, various exhibitions and events are being held across the country to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war and the World Anti-Fascist War victory.

\n

"I hope that more and more audiences, especially the youth, can step into these historical exhibition halls, understand this period of history, remember it, and cherish peace," Kang said.

\n

In recent years, the memorial hall has leveraged technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to aggregate and display red cultural resources efficiently, receiving over 300,000 visitors annually.

\n

Zeng Hongxiang, 68, from Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and a veteran Party member, said, "Visiting the memorial hall for the first time holds great significance to me and I'm deeply moved."

\n

Shi said that through this exhibition, they aim to showcase a significant number of international friends who traveled great distances to China, their touching deeds, and noble spirits through precious historical materials and real stories. The special exhibition will remain open for visitors to Caijiaya village.

\n

Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_007_689e5301ed50ccabe1517906.htm#007CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "fdabd1121f113b4f3264d7c6041c2fb6", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "007CHINA - Adventure sports make Guizhou a top draw for visitors", "description": "

A tourist enjoys the Super Swing at the Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, Guizhou province.

\n

GUIYANG — Karst landscapes, typical in Southwest China's Guizhou province, have emerged as a magnet for adventurers and outdoor sports enthusiasts this summer, drawing crowds with their unique geological wonders.

\n

"Come here, and you'll shoot a viral life highlight reel — guaranteed to go trending!" a travel blogger wrote on a short-video platform, describing a scenic area in Guizhou.

\n

The Hou'er Tiankeng scenic area in Kaiyang county, a typical karst collapse sinkhole with a diameter of 300 meters and a depth of 280 meters, has been transformed into an extreme sports park.

\n

The Super Swing, the world's first extreme swing installed inside a sinkhole at the tourist attraction, boasts a vertical drop of 92 meters and has drawn crowds of visitors eager to try it. "We release tickets in the early morning, and some people say they lose sleep over snatching them up," said general manager Wu Canhua. Due to its unique geographical environment, the area has a limited daily capacity and has implemented a reservation system since 2024.

\n

While visitors walk along the mountain path, vines hang from the sinkhole's cliffs, with winding streams below. The empty space in between is divided by ropes, resembling a spider's web strung inside the sinkhole.

\n

On the jumping platform, tourists, harnessed by two cables, took turns leaping into the sinkhole's depths. A first-person view drone followed tourists closely, while a smartphone and a 360-degree panoramic camera captured moments from multiple angles.

\n

Sinkhole highs

\n

Videos posted on social media by tourists have sparked widespread attention and discussion. On Douyin, China's version of TikTok, related topics about Hou'er Tiankeng have exceeded 2 billion views, with some videos garnering more than 3 million likes.

\n

"Long time no see, my brave and passionate self!" "Youth has no price tag — take the leap into the sinkhole." These are among the most popular comments on the trip after visitors challenged themselves.

\n

"It was so thrilling. I felt like I was flying!" said Zhou Muning, a tourist from Chengdu in Sichuan province. "I'd seen these extreme sports on short videos before, and I came specifically to try them this time. The experience is unforgettable."

\n

Wu said: "Among our visitors, Gen Z makes up the largest group. We've catered to current filming and aesthetic trends, satisfying their desire to express themselves. In the past, people traveled for a room or a view; now, they travel for an experience."

\n

Centering on visitors' experience, the scenic area continues to enrich its offerings. Beyond the Super Swing, it also provides options like via ferrata (iron path) climbing and cave exploration. "We're adopting a three-dimensional development approach, aiming to offer visitors a layered experience," said Wu. A newly developed high-altitude pipe track project has been completed and is undergoing third-party safety assessments.

\n

Shang Fajun, chief of the sports section in the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that the county fully leverages its mountain outdoor resources to promote deep integration of sports, culture and tourism.

\n

Data shows that from January to June this year, the site received 107,000 visitors, with total sales exceeding 67.97 million yuan ($9.47 million).

\n

Perfect for rafting

\n

In midsummer, the karst heartland of Southwest China resembles a naturally carved wonderland, where visitors drift with the waves, experiencing the wonder of excitement and tranquility.

\n

At Luobei River in Guiding county, under a blue sky and white clouds, visitors put on life jackets and helmets, grab oars and board rafts to embark on a summer adventure.

\n

Guizhou, with its magnificent karst landforms, dense water networks, and steep gorges, ranks among China's top rafting destinations.

\n

Luobei River, hailed by netizens as the Tongtian River in the ancient classic Journey to the West — renowned for its mythic perils and iconic episodes — boasts a perfect combination of karst gorges and dynamic hydrology. A rafting journey of over 10 kilometers allows visitors to savor the joy of mountains and waters in a "crack of the earth".

\n

The river, with a relatively wide channel, drops some 88 meters from start to finish. Its course includes seven major rapids — one with an 8-meter drop — making it perfect for rafting.

\n

Huang Runcheng, general manager of the raft operator, said that to ensure visitors' safety, the company has deployed 66 lifeguards along both sides of the river and equipped four inflatable rescue boats for rapid response to emergencies. All lifeguards have received training in rapid water and flood rescue and are stationed along the seven major rapids. In the heat of summer, the parking lot at the visitor service center is filled with cars from across the country. Huang noted that since the company reopened for rafting on June 20 this year, it has welcomed 35,000 visitors, a nearly 10-fold year-on-year increase.

\n

"The more activities we offer, the better the experience," Huang said. Since resuming rafting in 2023, the site has focused on a "sports+adventure+outdoor" model, using rafting as a pivot to expand diverse outdoor activities and experiences, developing new projects such as water swings, deep-water diving platforms and electric paddle boards.

\n

As rafts reached the endpoint, many visitors, soaked to the skin, still chose to dive into the water even amid light rain.

\n

Xiong Peng, from Liupanshui city, Guizhou, has been selling local snacks, waterproof bags, sun hats and other items at the rafting starting point since late June. He said that during the summer vacation, as long as the weather is fine, visitors pour in, with weekend sales reaching 3,000 to 4,000 yuan a day.

\n

Ma Yun, deputy director of the county's culture and tourism bureau, said that from a single rafting project to a composite experience of "rafting+folk customs" and "rafting+research", the county is continuously improving tourism quality to make every visitor's "wave-chasing journey" an unforgettable memory.

\n

With diverse and innovative activities ranging from sky-high adventures to underground explorations, the mountainous province's summer economy is brimming with vitality. From January to June 2025, the total number of tourists across the province increased by 8.2 percent year-on-year, and the total tourism spending grew by 10.6 percent year-on-year.

\n

", @@ -5118,28 +6108,6 @@ "hash": "29948e13d7c2845d00a0ee8cbd464098", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Beautiful China vision has sown the seeds for the blossoming of an ecological civilization", - "description": "

It is the right actions based on the right answers to the right questions that determine whether progress can be achieved or not.

\n

This is exactly the case when it comes to the development of China's environmental protection and ecological conservation.

\n

Twenty years ago on Aug 15, 2005, President Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China provincial committee of Zhejiang, made the now well-known remark that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets when answering the question of how development can be ecologically and environmentally friendly. This was subsequently developed into one of his guiding theories for China's sustainable development.

\n

The recognition that economic growth can not be achieved at the expense of the natural environment is the cornerstone of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, which is firmly grounded in the traditional Chinese philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature. Under the guidance of this framework, a host of creative, forward-looking and important initiatives have been taken with the aim of building a Beautiful China that satisfies the ancient ideal. As a result, the country's ecological and environmental protection efforts have produced sweeping, historic and transformative changes.

\n

What makes this guiding theory particularly noteworthy is the fact that it points the way toward integrating ecological protection and economic development, creating a virtuous cycle.

\n

The output value of China's forest and grass industry increased from 726.9 billion yuan ($101.37 billion) in 2005 to 10.17 trillion yuan in 2024. At the same time, the forest coverage has expanded from 18.21 percent of the country's total territory in 2006 to more than 25 percent now. In the past two decades, of the increased green area worldwide, China has contributed 25 percent, the highest of all countries.

\n

Under the guidance of this theory, China's fight against desertification has made notable achievements. The desertification control rate in Kubuqi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has increased from 7 percent, early this century, to 40 percent today. The endeavors various localities have made in environmental protection and ecological conservation have resulted in the considerable improvement of air and water quality.

\n

Likewise, President Xi's insistence on ecological conservation has changed people's mentality about the relationship between environmental protection and economic development.

\n

Under the guidance of Xi's vision of an ecological civilization, the country has applied a system of ecological conservation red lines, established a protected areas system with national parks as the mainstay, carried out major biodiversity protection projects, and conducted stringent enforcement and supervision. A large number of rare and endangered species have been placed under effective protection, and the diversity, stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have kept improving.

\n

That quite a number of villages in various provinces and autonomous regions have shaken off poverty and become prosperous by leveraging their natural resources for eco-tourism has verified the truth that clear waters and lush mountains can produce development dividends if the right approach is adopted.

\n

Behind China's announcement of its dual carbon goals — carbon peaking before the year 2030 and carbon neutrality before the year 2060 — is the shift in mentality and awareness of the need to realize an ecological civilization. As a result, what the country has achieved in its environmental protection and ecological conservation as well as the technological breakthroughs it has made in this regard has become a reference for the world.

\n

More countries are drawing on China's experience in ecological civilization, from eco-cultural villages in South Africa to solar-powered land restoration in Uzbekistan and marine protection in Peru. Guided by the vision that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", China is advancing its own green transition while cooperating with over 100 countries on clean energy, supplying the majority of the world's photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment.

\n

This approach shows that economic growth and ecological protection can progress together, and China will continue working with the world to ensure a clean, beautiful planet for future generations.

\n

", - "content": "

It is the right actions based on the right answers to the right questions that determine whether progress can be achieved or not.

\n

This is exactly the case when it comes to the development of China's environmental protection and ecological conservation.

\n

Twenty years ago on Aug 15, 2005, President Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China provincial committee of Zhejiang, made the now well-known remark that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets when answering the question of how development can be ecologically and environmentally friendly. This was subsequently developed into one of his guiding theories for China's sustainable development.

\n

The recognition that economic growth can not be achieved at the expense of the natural environment is the cornerstone of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization, which is firmly grounded in the traditional Chinese philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature. Under the guidance of this framework, a host of creative, forward-looking and important initiatives have been taken with the aim of building a Beautiful China that satisfies the ancient ideal. As a result, the country's ecological and environmental protection efforts have produced sweeping, historic and transformative changes.

\n

What makes this guiding theory particularly noteworthy is the fact that it points the way toward integrating ecological protection and economic development, creating a virtuous cycle.

\n

The output value of China's forest and grass industry increased from 726.9 billion yuan ($101.37 billion) in 2005 to 10.17 trillion yuan in 2024. At the same time, the forest coverage has expanded from 18.21 percent of the country's total territory in 2006 to more than 25 percent now. In the past two decades, of the increased green area worldwide, China has contributed 25 percent, the highest of all countries.

\n

Under the guidance of this theory, China's fight against desertification has made notable achievements. The desertification control rate in Kubuqi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region has increased from 7 percent, early this century, to 40 percent today. The endeavors various localities have made in environmental protection and ecological conservation have resulted in the considerable improvement of air and water quality.

\n

Likewise, President Xi's insistence on ecological conservation has changed people's mentality about the relationship between environmental protection and economic development.

\n

Under the guidance of Xi's vision of an ecological civilization, the country has applied a system of ecological conservation red lines, established a protected areas system with national parks as the mainstay, carried out major biodiversity protection projects, and conducted stringent enforcement and supervision. A large number of rare and endangered species have been placed under effective protection, and the diversity, stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have kept improving.

\n

That quite a number of villages in various provinces and autonomous regions have shaken off poverty and become prosperous by leveraging their natural resources for eco-tourism has verified the truth that clear waters and lush mountains can produce development dividends if the right approach is adopted.

\n

Behind China's announcement of its dual carbon goals — carbon peaking before the year 2030 and carbon neutrality before the year 2060 — is the shift in mentality and awareness of the need to realize an ecological civilization. As a result, what the country has achieved in its environmental protection and ecological conservation as well as the technological breakthroughs it has made in this regard has become a reference for the world.

\n

More countries are drawing on China's experience in ecological civilization, from eco-cultural villages in South Africa to solar-powered land restoration in Uzbekistan and marine protection in Peru. Guided by the vision that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", China is advancing its own green transition while cooperating with over 100 countries on clean energy, supplying the majority of the world's photovoltaic modules and wind power equipment.

\n

This approach shows that economic growth and ecological protection can progress together, and China will continue working with the world to ensure a clean, beautiful planet for future generations.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e530aed50ccabe1517908.htm#008COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "de2c3411a51fcda8351b19ee3b81ead9", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "008COMMENT - Manila needs to cut loose from Washington", "description": "

The USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, "illegally entered China's territorial waters around Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government" on Wednesday, and the People's Liberation Army Navy "tracked, monitored, and warned the vessel to leave", the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement that day.

\n

Sarah Merrill, a spokesperson for the US Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, to which the USS Higgins belongs, said the warship was conducting a "freedom of navigation operation "in accordance with international law.

\n

But that's not the case. The only reason the US dispatched the vessel to those waters was to show its support for Manila to continue the hazardous game it is playing. A Philippine Coast Guard ship made some dangerous provocative maneuvers on Monday that posed a risk to the Chinese law enforcement ships patrolling in the waters. But US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, on Tuesday ridiculously pointed the finger of blame at China for "the latest reckless action".

\n

The claim of Merrill that the USS Higgins was upholding the US' right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows only exposes the hypocrisy of the US. As the PLA statement said, the US warship "seriously" infringed on China's sovereignty, severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and violated international law and basic norms governing international relations.

\n

The US Navy spokesperson's dismissal of these remarks — "Nothing China says otherwise will deter us" — reveals the US' intention to constantly escalate tensions in the South China Sea, by emboldening the Philippines. The reason why the US sent the warship to the waters around Huangyan Island is because it realizes the consequences of the Philippines' provocations two days ago might make Manila jittery, waiting for China's response.

\n

Since it assumed office over three years ago, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government has been fully aware of the dangerous position it is putting the Philippines in by acting as a US pawn against China in the South China Sea. It has practiced a brinkmanship policy to try and maximize its gains in the US-orchestrated geopolitical game — reaching for a yard after taking an inch and hiding low to weather the self-created storms.

\n

A review of what the Marcos government has done in playing its assigned role in the South China Sea clearly demonstrates that whenever it becomes hesitant and worried after playing with fire, the US will always show its support, usually by sending warships to the waters.

\n

Manila then has no choice but to continue playing its provocative game. Notably, its incursion into Chinese waters earlier this week came after Marcos' visit to the US late last month. Before that Marcos also made a series of irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and tried to drag India into the game it is playing with the US.

\n

During his visit to the Pentagon, the Philippine president was reassured by his hosts, who reaffirmed the US' commitment to the two countries' mutual defense treaty, which states that an attack on either the Philippines or the US is deemed to be an attack on the other. The treaty is the major source of the Marcos government's confidence that the US will not abandon the Philippines in the case of an emergency. The US is actually taking advantage of that mentality to use the Philippines as a tool in its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, squeezing the space for its autonomy and alienating it from the other countries in the region.

\n

But the US knows it has not yet dispelled Manila's fear of either being discarded by the US or reaping what it has sowed in advancing the US' agenda at its own cost. So whenever Manila thinks it has gone too far, the US has to reassure it. Yet the US' exploitative approach to other hotspot issues incessantly reminds Manila that the US will take its pound of flesh.

\n

Having been pressed to be increasingly provocative, the Marcos government has finally realized that it is not a case of asking what the US can do for the Philippines, but rather what the Philippines can do for the US.

\n

The Philippines will succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, which offers the Marcos government a chance to prove it can contribute to regional peace and stability. In an interview for his podcast on Friday, Marcos confirmed that Manila would "certainly try" to push for a legally binding code of conduct for the South China Sea to maintain stability in the region that regional countries have been negotiating.

\n

It is certainly to be hoped that this is the case.

\n

", @@ -5162,28 +6130,6 @@ "hash": "8b3369a4bf354fb052986316bbc4daf9", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Picture news", - "description": "

\n

", - "content": "

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e5313ed50ccabe151790a.htm#008COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "4befb28234767db494e32b0543d3e922", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "008COMMENT - '15 percent cut' is 'unique' only for its unrealistic confidence", "description": "

After Chinese authorities frowned upon security concerns over Nvidia's sales of downgraded H20 artificial intelligence semiconductors to China, the US administration has self-praised its approval of the sales as a "very unique solution" under certain conditions.

\n

Nvidia and AMD, another US tech company, have been permitted to resume the sales of downgraded AI chips to China on the condition that they share 15 percent of the revenue from sales with the US government.

\n

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Nvidia and AMD deals could serve as a model for others. "I think we could see it in other industries over time," Bessent said in a television interview on Wednesday. "Right now, this is unique, but now that we have the model and the beta test, why not expand it?"

\n

Yet Bessent's optimism might prove conditional too. To begin with, that Nvidia and AMD accepted the arrangement does not mean other US companies dealing with China will follow suit.

\n

The haste with which the US Treasury chief tried to hail the genius of the move even before the two US companies have started making profit from the arrangement, stems from the US administration's acute need to counter the opposition's charge that its approval of AI chip sales to China will threaten the US' national security.

\n

The administration first highlighted that the chips had been suitably "tailored", leaving no room for security concerns. When that failed to have the desired effect, it threw light on the 15 percent cut, which Bessent emphasized "will go to pay down debt", suggesting it is for the public good.

\n

"If we could make a substantial debt" repayment, that would then allow for discussions about a program for sending money to taxpayers, he said.

\n

But China's cautious approach to the US chips has apparently caught those who were calling the sales a seamless deal unprepared. If Chinese companies don't buy the chips — and they have enough reasons not to do so — the "Nvidia deal" might only prove to be a pipe dream.

\n

When asked about China's wariness, Bessent said "sure, we can discuss that" with the Chinese. "But it also tells me that they are worried about the Nvidia chips becoming the standard in China."

\n

Which is actually not true. Chinese companies have already developed similar AI chips, though with a different structure, which Bessent admitted was what prompted the US administration to revoke the ban on sales of H20 chips to China in the first place.

\n

But Bessent should be reminded why the US' exploitative approach might not work. According to a Reuters report quoting "two people with direct knowledge of the previously unreported law enforcement tactic", US authorities have placed location-tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they feel have a high risk of being illegally diverted to China.

\n

The tracking devices, typically hidden in the packaging, will detect diversion to destinations that face US exports restrictions, the sources said.

\n

This shows the lengths to which the US is willing to go to enforce its chip exports restrictions on China, even as the US administration seeks to relax some curbs on Chinese access to advanced US semiconductors, as Reuters observed in the report.

\n

The trackers are intended to help build cases against people and companies who profit from violating US exports controls, according to the report.

\n

Location trackers are a decades-old investigative tool used by US law enforcement agencies to track products subject to exports restrictions, such as aircraft parts. They have been used to combat the illegal diversion of semiconductors in recent years, one source said.

\n

If that is true, the US chips' journey to China will certainly become bumpier.

\n

", @@ -5206,28 +6152,6 @@ "hash": "74b40ef3be2656cdf3f37a31461119f2", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Focus now on improving urban living standards", - "description": "

Editor's Note: The recent Central Urban Work Conference held in Beijing proposed the building of networked modern city clusters and metropolitan areas. The goal is to enhance cities' capacity to accommodate population and address urban problems. Yin Zhi, executive vice-dean of the Institute for China Sustainable Urbanization at Tsinghua University, spoke about the proposal to Hong Kong-based newspaper Wen Wei Po and offered some suggestions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

The era of large-scale expansion is ending. China is in a transition period in which improving the quality of urban areas and promoting connotative development have become increasingly important. In the past, urban development placed emphasis on planning and construction. But now, greater importance should be on governance, a people-centric approach, efficient growth and the development of innovation-driven businesses. Efforts should be made to build comprehensive and livable cities.

\n

Some regions in China are not yet ready for coordinated development of entire urban agglomerations. It is necessary to first promote coordinated development at a smaller scale in metropolitan areas, and then gradually expand toward larger urban agglomerations.

\n

Large-scale urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have relatively mature systems. In contrast, many cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration are still smaller third-tier cities.

\n

Beijing has introduced development plans for some areas which will promote deeper coordination within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, channel the development momentum of the megacity into more areas, and gradually form an interconnected agglomeration with multiple growth poles.

\n

At present, some megacities in China are experiencing functional spillover. It is therefore necessary to reduce the population of central urban districts and streamline certain functions to prevent severe urban problems. But in doing so, their development momentum should not be unduly suppressed.

\n

Economic growth should be guided toward newly developed cities on the plains, enabling the release of new momentum. Meanwhile, efforts should be made to strengthen the second- and third-tier cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, making the urban system more complete and resilient.

\n

With the decline in population, the era of housing shortages has passed. It is estimated that from now until 2050, the remaining population that will move from rural to urban areas will account for less than 10 percent of the increase seen during the period of rising urbanization. Against this backdrop, prioritizing the improvement and efficiency of existing resources has become the focus of urban development efforts.

\n

The more a city's overall carrying capacity, the higher is its population-carrying efficiency and economic value per unit of resources, and the greater the efficiency of production and wealth accumulation. The key to improving this capacity lies in raising the output per unit of land, reducing per capita resource consumption through efficiency and guaranteeing ecological and food security.

\n

Enhancing the overall carrying capacity makes up for urban shortcomings but requires a significant improvement in the standards of urban infrastructure. Increased investment in infrastructure in turn creates favorable conditions for raising the output per unit of land.

\n

China's population distribution and social structure have already transformed from "rural China" to "urban China". It is now time to move toward "integrated urban-rural China", in which urban and rural areas prosper together.

\n

", - "content": "

Editor's Note: The recent Central Urban Work Conference held in Beijing proposed the building of networked modern city clusters and metropolitan areas. The goal is to enhance cities' capacity to accommodate population and address urban problems. Yin Zhi, executive vice-dean of the Institute for China Sustainable Urbanization at Tsinghua University, spoke about the proposal to Hong Kong-based newspaper Wen Wei Po and offered some suggestions. Below are excerpts from the interview. The views don't necessarily represent those of China Daily.

\n

The era of large-scale expansion is ending. China is in a transition period in which improving the quality of urban areas and promoting connotative development have become increasingly important. In the past, urban development placed emphasis on planning and construction. But now, greater importance should be on governance, a people-centric approach, efficient growth and the development of innovation-driven businesses. Efforts should be made to build comprehensive and livable cities.

\n

Some regions in China are not yet ready for coordinated development of entire urban agglomerations. It is necessary to first promote coordinated development at a smaller scale in metropolitan areas, and then gradually expand toward larger urban agglomerations.

\n

Large-scale urban agglomerations in the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have relatively mature systems. In contrast, many cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration are still smaller third-tier cities.

\n

Beijing has introduced development plans for some areas which will promote deeper coordination within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, channel the development momentum of the megacity into more areas, and gradually form an interconnected agglomeration with multiple growth poles.

\n

At present, some megacities in China are experiencing functional spillover. It is therefore necessary to reduce the population of central urban districts and streamline certain functions to prevent severe urban problems. But in doing so, their development momentum should not be unduly suppressed.

\n

Economic growth should be guided toward newly developed cities on the plains, enabling the release of new momentum. Meanwhile, efforts should be made to strengthen the second- and third-tier cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, making the urban system more complete and resilient.

\n

With the decline in population, the era of housing shortages has passed. It is estimated that from now until 2050, the remaining population that will move from rural to urban areas will account for less than 10 percent of the increase seen during the period of rising urbanization. Against this backdrop, prioritizing the improvement and efficiency of existing resources has become the focus of urban development efforts.

\n

The more a city's overall carrying capacity, the higher is its population-carrying efficiency and economic value per unit of resources, and the greater the efficiency of production and wealth accumulation. The key to improving this capacity lies in raising the output per unit of land, reducing per capita resource consumption through efficiency and guaranteeing ecological and food security.

\n

Enhancing the overall carrying capacity makes up for urban shortcomings but requires a significant improvement in the standards of urban infrastructure. Increased investment in infrastructure in turn creates favorable conditions for raising the output per unit of land.

\n

China's population distribution and social structure have already transformed from "rural China" to "urban China". It is now time to move toward "integrated urban-rural China", in which urban and rural areas prosper together.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e531bed50ccabe151790c.htm#008COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "69a4d059c3de9aec136b3e2af6874149", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "009VIEWS - Japan must face up to its wartime past", "description": "

\n

Editor's note: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War. Japan should learn from its past and desist from rebuilding its military. In an interview with Li Huixian for Dialogues with Thinkers, China Daily's high-end interview program, Fang Ke, a Japanese affairs expert at the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, said Japan should face up to its history, and stressed that Japanese right-wing forces should not distort history and mislead ordinary Japanese people, especially the younger generation. Excerpts follow:

\n

Question: Aug 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II. How should Japan behave now?

\n

Answer: Japanese invaders in China and other Asian countries killed and wounded millions of people, leaving a trail of destruction across much of East and Southeast Asia. For Japan, adopting a right view of history is imperative. Only by facing up to history can Japan truly atone for its atrocities before and during World War II. Facing up to history is a litmus test of its political sincerity.

\n

Also, Japan must adhere, both in letter and spirit, to the four political documents it has signed with China. It is equally crucial for Japan to enhance communication with China to build strategic mutual trust and better understand each other's legitimate concerns.

\n

Amid growing economic turbulence fueled by the United States' tariff war, China and Japan, as the Asia-Pacific's leading economies, have every reason to deepen economic cooperation, because it would not only mitigate economic risks but also bolster regional stability. Effective crisis management is critical, too, for Japan to improve relations with China and other countries in the region. So it should respect Beijing's core interests. Rather than exacerbating tensions, it should adopt a constructive approach to fostering regional stability, particularly bilateral relations with China.

\n

Q: To what extent will the far-right forces in Japan continue to influence the country's policies?

\n

A: Ever since the Meiji Restoration, militarists and far-right forces have been influencing, to various degrees, Japan's policies, even dragging it into the abyss of war. After World War II, the international community's oversight and the US-engineered democratization reforms temporarily marginalized these elements, even stripped them of political power.

\n

However, the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 prompted a US policy reversal. By remolding Japan into an anti-communist linchpin in East Asia, the US helped rehabilitate convicted war criminals and dismissed wartime officials, some of whom became part of Japan's power structure.

\n

Consequently, Japan has never truly atoned for its wartime crimes nor has it fully abandoned its militarist views. Although these elements' capacity to fundamentally alter Japan's domestic or foreign policy is constrained, they can still shape public views, especially influence young minds.

\n

Q: What sort of impact did the Chinese people's humanitarian act of adopting Japanese war orphans after the end of World War II have on the development of Sino-Japanese relations?

\n

A: The sort of treatment Japanese orphans got from kindhearted Chinese people has long been a testament to the friendship between China and Japan. After Japan's defeat in World War II, an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 war orphans were left behind in China. The older generation of Chinese leaders, including Chairman Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, treated them with kindness, as did ordinary Chinese people in Northeast China.

\n

This shows that China distinguishes between Japan's militarist clique and the Japanese people. By launching the war, the militarists not only dragged all the Japanese people into World War II but also made them victims of the war.

\n

After returning to Japan, those orphans acted as a bridge between China and Japan. Many of them formed organizations, revisited their adoptive families in China, and fostered goodwill between the two countries. Their story shows that a genuine people-to-people bond rooted in compassion and mutual understanding is irreplaceable.

\n

Q: Will Japan's labeling of China as the \"greatest strategic challenge\" in its recent defense white papers harm bilateral relations?

\n

A: Postwar Japan has oscillated between pursuing strategic autonomy to enhance its defense capabilities and relying on the US for national security. Yet by calling China the "greatest strategic challenge", Japan is fabricating stories to justify its militarization and rally domestic public support for it. Japan plans to increase its defense spending beyond 2 percent of GDP by 2027.

\n

The Japanese government argues that its "low defense spending" is inadequate to sustain its status as a major power or counter what it calls "diversified threats", whether from China or other sources. To this end, it seeks to increase defense budgets, expand offensive weapons capabilities, and procure advanced military hardware — all of which require securing public support to ensure smooth approval in both houses of the Diet when these policies are formally proposed.

\n

On the other hand, with the US advancing its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, Japan is concerned about its diminishing role in the alliance due to the US' growing diversified partners. For decades, Tokyo has followed Washington's lead, but it has been working to exercise greater influence and autonomy within the alliance.

\n

By calling China as such a "threat", both countries gain justification to deepen alliance integration, enabling Tokyo to harness US strategic weight for expanded regional influence and leadership. Japan also believes this will make it an indispensable ally of the US in the Asia-Pacific. But Japan should realize that in today's world, national security cannot be safeguarded by hyping up nonexistent threats. And clinging to the beggar-thy-neighbor approach will not help Japan win the support of its neighbors or the wider international community either.

\n

Q: Is Japan's strategy of boosting security and the economy sustainable?

\n

A: At the end of 2024, Japan was China's fifth-largest trading partner, third largest among individual countries, while China was Japan's largest trading partner and primary source of imports. Sino-Japanese trade has been mutually beneficial for decades. It is the US that has been trying to destabilize the global economic order by launching the tariff war.

\n

It is essential for China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, as major economies in the Asia-Pacific, to deepen cooperation, especially in fields such as cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure development, to ensure the region's continued development.

\n

Japan's approach to China is inherently contradictory. Despite continuing to align with the US in matters of security and defense, Japan has been enjoying the economic gains from Sino-Japanese trade.

\n

Q: How should we respond to certain US and Japanese politicians' frequent hyping of the Taiwan question?

\n

A: This is a matter of serious concern. We should continue to make efforts to achieve the reunification of Taiwan with the motherland, and avoid making the mistake of "strategic overreach".

\n

Ineffective crisis management could turn a friction into conflict, potentially dragging other countries into it. To prevent this, China and Japan have established effective multi-tier, multi-channel crisis management mechanisms, including hotlines at the defense minister level.

\n

In recent years, through a series of military exercises and demonstrations of advanced weapons systems, China has showcased the modernization of its defense forces, as well as its resolve to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieve national reunification.

\n

It will again do so at an opportune moment and location to demonstrate its military capabilities to deter hostile forces, and prevent them from exploiting sensitive issues.

\n

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

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -5250,28 +6174,6 @@ "hash": "4e44db3a7017ecdb15f874dced4b163a", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "009VIEWS - Beijing leads global energy transition", - "description": "
\n

While China's economic miracle is well-known, what is less recognized is its remarkable advance in many scientific and technological fields, especially in renewable energy, since 2000.

\n

A pivotal point came in 2003, when the Chinese government realized the country's growing dependency on imported oil and gas. Since then China's investment in clean energy has continued to be significant.

\n

Because of such a remarkable policy environment, by 2023, more than 95 percent of new utility-scale solar PV panel installations and onshore wind turbines had lower electricity generation costs than new coal and gas plants. Current trends indicate the cost of innovation in the energy sector will continue in the coming decades, further consolidating China's premier global position.

\n

Apart from the reduction in the cost of energy transition, there have been two beneficial side effects. First, China's energy security has significantly strengthened. And second, air pollution levels in Chinese cities have steadily decreased over the past decade. For instance, Beijing witnessed 290 blue sky days in 2024, which was unthinkable a decade ago.

\n

When China started investing heavily in clean energy R&D in 2003, climate change was a matter of concern, but it was not as serious an issue as it is today. Due to rising carbon emissions, global climatic patterns are changing much faster than the forecasts made even five years ago. The world has been trying to reduce emissions so that the increase in global temperatures can be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius of the preindustrial levels, with many countries committing to achieve carbon neutrality between 2050 and 2060.

\n

But the breakneck speed with which China has built its solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power infrastructure, and mastered the technologies of EVs and high-speed trains suggests the country could peak its emissions around 2026, four years ahead of the target it announced only five years ago.

\n

China's installed solar PV capacity now exceeds 1,000 GW, equivalent to half of the world's total. And between January and May 2025, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind energy, equivalent to the total of Indonesia or Turkiye.

\n

As noted earlier, in 2000, China generated a little more than 1,300 TWh of electricity, much less than the US(3,800 TWh) at that time. Since then, China has added more than 8,700 TWh, whereas the US has added only 500 TWh. China is now, by far, the largest producer of electricity in the world, generating 2.32 times that of the US, becoming the world's first "electrostate".

\n

China has redefined the future of global energy thanks to its remarkable advances in the generation and use of all forms of clean energy. Importantly, Chinese companies are building EV plants in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hungary, Spain, Turkiye, Russia and Brazil, while manufacturing solar PV panels in Malaysia, Vietnam, Portugal and South Africa. In addition, they have become the preferred choice of many developing countries as dam builders.

\n

The availability of proper financing for timely transition to renewable energy is now a serious global challenge. Accordingly, China has granted energy-related funds worth $48 billion each to the China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China, for "small yet smart" and "small yet beautiful" projects. Also, at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China committed to providing $51 billion for African countries over the next three years to build, among other things, 30 clean energy facilities.

\n

In contrast, Washington has not only withdrawn from the Paris Agreement but also stopped funding US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Kingdom has drastically reduced its aid budget.

\n

But despite China's recent financial support, developing countries need much more funds to ensure global energy transition. China is making serious efforts within multilateral frameworks such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote modernization in developing countries and help maintain regional peace, as well as facilitate South-South knowledge and technology transfer, including renewable energy technology transfer.

\n

As global energy dynamics and leadership change, SCO member states are providing a viable platform for shaping new paradigms of energy cooperation and transition. Amid the continuing uncertainties due to climate change, and widespread technological disruptions and geopolitical tensions, SCO member states are engaging in energy collaboration with developing countries and helping them achieve energy transition. Central to these developments is China's continuing leadership in clean energy technologies, and its support to other countries.

\n

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

\n

", - "content": "
\n

While China's economic miracle is well-known, what is less recognized is its remarkable advance in many scientific and technological fields, especially in renewable energy, since 2000.

\n

A pivotal point came in 2003, when the Chinese government realized the country's growing dependency on imported oil and gas. Since then China's investment in clean energy has continued to be significant.

\n

Because of such a remarkable policy environment, by 2023, more than 95 percent of new utility-scale solar PV panel installations and onshore wind turbines had lower electricity generation costs than new coal and gas plants. Current trends indicate the cost of innovation in the energy sector will continue in the coming decades, further consolidating China's premier global position.

\n

Apart from the reduction in the cost of energy transition, there have been two beneficial side effects. First, China's energy security has significantly strengthened. And second, air pollution levels in Chinese cities have steadily decreased over the past decade. For instance, Beijing witnessed 290 blue sky days in 2024, which was unthinkable a decade ago.

\n

When China started investing heavily in clean energy R&D in 2003, climate change was a matter of concern, but it was not as serious an issue as it is today. Due to rising carbon emissions, global climatic patterns are changing much faster than the forecasts made even five years ago. The world has been trying to reduce emissions so that the increase in global temperatures can be kept below 1.5 degrees Celsius of the preindustrial levels, with many countries committing to achieve carbon neutrality between 2050 and 2060.

\n

But the breakneck speed with which China has built its solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power infrastructure, and mastered the technologies of EVs and high-speed trains suggests the country could peak its emissions around 2026, four years ahead of the target it announced only five years ago.

\n

China's installed solar PV capacity now exceeds 1,000 GW, equivalent to half of the world's total. And between January and May 2025, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind energy, equivalent to the total of Indonesia or Turkiye.

\n

As noted earlier, in 2000, China generated a little more than 1,300 TWh of electricity, much less than the US(3,800 TWh) at that time. Since then, China has added more than 8,700 TWh, whereas the US has added only 500 TWh. China is now, by far, the largest producer of electricity in the world, generating 2.32 times that of the US, becoming the world's first "electrostate".

\n

China has redefined the future of global energy thanks to its remarkable advances in the generation and use of all forms of clean energy. Importantly, Chinese companies are building EV plants in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Hungary, Spain, Turkiye, Russia and Brazil, while manufacturing solar PV panels in Malaysia, Vietnam, Portugal and South Africa. In addition, they have become the preferred choice of many developing countries as dam builders.

\n

The availability of proper financing for timely transition to renewable energy is now a serious global challenge. Accordingly, China has granted energy-related funds worth $48 billion each to the China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China, for "small yet smart" and "small yet beautiful" projects. Also, at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China committed to providing $51 billion for African countries over the next three years to build, among other things, 30 clean energy facilities.

\n

In contrast, Washington has not only withdrawn from the Paris Agreement but also stopped funding US Agency for International Development (USAID), and the United Kingdom has drastically reduced its aid budget.

\n

But despite China's recent financial support, developing countries need much more funds to ensure global energy transition. China is making serious efforts within multilateral frameworks such as Shanghai Cooperation Organization to promote modernization in developing countries and help maintain regional peace, as well as facilitate South-South knowledge and technology transfer, including renewable energy technology transfer.

\n

As global energy dynamics and leadership change, SCO member states are providing a viable platform for shaping new paradigms of energy cooperation and transition. Amid the continuing uncertainties due to climate change, and widespread technological disruptions and geopolitical tensions, SCO member states are engaging in energy collaboration with developing countries and helping them achieve energy transition. Central to these developments is China's continuing leadership in clean energy technologies, and its support to other countries.

\n

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

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_009_689e5324ed50ccabe151790e.htm#009VIEWS", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "599fd766e184cb35e3bf0ee27e7dc6d3", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "009VIEWS - Contrasting quality of services in China and EU show need for mutual learning", "description": "

Chen Weihua

\n\n

After being a foreign correspondent for China Daily for 16 years, I returned home a week ago and began adjusting to life in the fast-changing metropolis of Shanghai. Just a day after my arrival, I received a call from a delivery man asking me whether I would mind if he delivered a parcel a few minutes later than scheduled.

\n

"No problem," I said, soon realizing that he could be penalized by his company for being even slightly late.

\n

Delivery personnel whizzing past vehicles on their e-bikes, despite the scorching temperatures in summer, torrential rain during monsoon and freezing cold in winter, are a common sight in Shanghai and other Chinese cities. They exemplify the diligence of ordinary Chinese workers.

\n

But their working conditions should be improved, not least because they have made life convenient for nearly 25 million Shanghai residents. Meituan and Ele.me, two of the largest food delivery platforms, together boast more than 11 million employees, many of them part-time workers. That is like the entire population of Belgium.

\n

My experience with courier companies in Brussels, especially Amazon Germany and Amazon Belgium, was often nightmarish. I had no clue when exactly the deliveryman would arrive. Waiting at home for half a day for a parcel to arrive, at times I received a message or two, saying the "delivery attempt" failed because there was no one at home. Clearly, the courier companies are not held to account for their lousy service.

\n

In contrast, the courier service in China is efficient to the other extreme. I believe a balance should be found between the courier services in the European Union and China. Chinese delivery personnel should slow down a bit while those in the EU improve.

\n

The same is true for the healthcare system. I've been a beneficiary of the excellent Belgian medical system for seven years. Doctors and nurses were very professional and the cost was quite low thanks to the mutual medical insurance plan. But fixing an appointment with a doctor was sometimes not easy. Two weeks before my departure from Brussels, I was trying to get an ultrasound test done, as recommended by my doctor. Unfortunately, the next available date was late August in one place and September in another.

\n

So I had to wait for the ultrasound till I returned home. In Shanghai, I got it done within one hour of reaching a hospital on Monday, and that too without an appointment, but after seeing a doctor. All is well, thank God.

\n

There is no doubt that, overall, Belgians enjoy a far better healthcare system than the average Chinese given the huge gap between the medical services in big cities and smaller cities and the vast Chinese countryside.

\n

The next day, I got up early to undergo a thorough medical checkup in a local hospital. Chinese companies usually have provisions for annual medical checkup for their employees. But such one-stop service is hard to find in the United States or the EU, the two places where I served as China Daily's foreign correspondent for 16 years. Such preventive medical services are necessary for the early detection of a disease or potential health problem.

\n

My checklist after arriving in Shanghai is shrinking fast, with an important remaining task being exchanging my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese one. My Chinese driver's license expired years ago. According to a bilateral agreement between Belgium and China, I can exchange my Belgian driver's license for a Chinese driver's license without taking any test. That's how I got my Belgian driver's license years ago. But all online information suggests that I still have to write a test in Shanghai, which could take days to prepare for, because I need to score at least 90 percent to qualify for a driver's license.

\n

I hope the information available online applies to countries other than Belgium, which is one of the few EU countries to have bilateral agreements with China.

\n

The comparisons are not to criticize the EU or Belgium, but to learn from each other and make things better.

\n

chenweihua@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -5294,28 +6196,6 @@ "hash": "266534927bc6a063edfa71da8d339581", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "010WORLD - High stakes, low expectations before crucial US-Russia talks", - "description": "

A car burns on a street after a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod, Russia, on Thursday.

\n

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Pressure mounted ahead of a summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin had only one chance but Moscow pressed ahead with major battlefield gains in Ukraine.

\n

Putin and Trump will meet on Friday at an air base in the far-northern US state, marking the Russian leader's first trip to a Western country since the special military operation that began in February 2022.

\n

With such high stakes, all sides were pushing hard in the hours before the meeting.

\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has refused to cede territory to Russia, spoke by telephone on Wednesday with Trump, as did European leaders who voiced confidence afterward that the US leader would seek a ceasefire rather than concessions by Kyiv.

\n

Trump himself sent mixed messages, saying he could quickly organize a three-way summit afterward with both Zelensky and Putin but also warning of his impatience with the latter.

\n

"There may be no second meeting because, if I feel that it's not appropriate to have it because I didn't get the answers that we have to have, then we are not going to have a second meeting," Trump told reporters.

\n

Russia, he said, would face "severe consequences" if it does not halt its offensive.

\n

However, Trump added that "if the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one" involving both Putin and Zelensky.

\n

Putin pitched the meeting after Trump threatened sanctions on Russia. The US president has already ramped up tariffs on India, which has become a key buyer of Russian energy.

\n

Zelensky, after being berated by Trump at a February meeting in the White House, has publicly supported US diplomacy but made clear his deep skepticism.

\n

"I have told my colleagues — the US president and our European friends — that Putin definitely does not want peace," Zelensky said.

\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who welcomed Zelensky in Berlin, said Ukraine is ready to negotiate "on territorial issues" but emphasized that the legal recognition of Russia-claimed territories "would not be up for debate".

\n

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "The ball is now in Putin's court."

\n

Settling the conflict

\n

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump are expected to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict during their Alaska talks.

\n

"It is probably obvious to everyone that the central topic will be the resolution of the Ukraine crisis," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

\n

The talks are scheduled to start at 11:30 am (1930 GMT), with both leaders giving a joint news conference following their meeting, Ushakov said.

\n

The summit will be held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, a major US military hub in Alaska's most populous city of Anchorage that played a key role in monitoring the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

\n

Off the base, on the rainy streets of Anchorage, there were few signs that the world's eyes would soon be on the city, other than an influx of media who have booked up virtually all rooms.

\n

The US Treasury Department announced that it would temporarily ease sanctions on the visiting senior Russian officials, who normally would struggle to carry out simple transactions, such as withdrawing cash in Western countries.

\n

The most visible sign of the impending summit was in Ukraine itself.

\n

According to an AFP analysis of battlefield data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces made their biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in more than a year on Tuesday.

\n

Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk, an eastern city about 20 kilometers from the front, said they had low expectations for Trump's meeting with Putin.

\n

Artem, a 30-year-old serviceman, said the conflict would likely continue for "a long time".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "

A car burns on a street after a reported Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod, Russia, on Thursday.

\n

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Pressure mounted ahead of a summit in Alaska between the United States and Russia, as Donald Trump warned that Vladimir Putin had only one chance but Moscow pressed ahead with major battlefield gains in Ukraine.

\n

Putin and Trump will meet on Friday at an air base in the far-northern US state, marking the Russian leader's first trip to a Western country since the special military operation that began in February 2022.

\n

With such high stakes, all sides were pushing hard in the hours before the meeting.

\n

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has refused to cede territory to Russia, spoke by telephone on Wednesday with Trump, as did European leaders who voiced confidence afterward that the US leader would seek a ceasefire rather than concessions by Kyiv.

\n

Trump himself sent mixed messages, saying he could quickly organize a three-way summit afterward with both Zelensky and Putin but also warning of his impatience with the latter.

\n

"There may be no second meeting because, if I feel that it's not appropriate to have it because I didn't get the answers that we have to have, then we are not going to have a second meeting," Trump told reporters.

\n

Russia, he said, would face "severe consequences" if it does not halt its offensive.

\n

However, Trump added that "if the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one" involving both Putin and Zelensky.

\n

Putin pitched the meeting after Trump threatened sanctions on Russia. The US president has already ramped up tariffs on India, which has become a key buyer of Russian energy.

\n

Zelensky, after being berated by Trump at a February meeting in the White House, has publicly supported US diplomacy but made clear his deep skepticism.

\n

"I have told my colleagues — the US president and our European friends — that Putin definitely does not want peace," Zelensky said.

\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who welcomed Zelensky in Berlin, said Ukraine is ready to negotiate "on territorial issues" but emphasized that the legal recognition of Russia-claimed territories "would not be up for debate".

\n

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said, "The ball is now in Putin's court."

\n

Settling the conflict

\n

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump are expected to discuss ways to settle the Ukraine conflict during their Alaska talks.

\n

"It is probably obvious to everyone that the central topic will be the resolution of the Ukraine crisis," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

\n

The talks are scheduled to start at 11:30 am (1930 GMT), with both leaders giving a joint news conference following their meeting, Ushakov said.

\n

The summit will be held at Elmendorf Air Force Base, a major US military hub in Alaska's most populous city of Anchorage that played a key role in monitoring the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

\n

Off the base, on the rainy streets of Anchorage, there were few signs that the world's eyes would soon be on the city, other than an influx of media who have booked up virtually all rooms.

\n

The US Treasury Department announced that it would temporarily ease sanctions on the visiting senior Russian officials, who normally would struggle to carry out simple transactions, such as withdrawing cash in Western countries.

\n

The most visible sign of the impending summit was in Ukraine itself.

\n

According to an AFP analysis of battlefield data from the US-based Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces made their biggest 24-hour advance into Ukraine in more than a year on Tuesday.

\n

Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk, an eastern city about 20 kilometers from the front, said they had low expectations for Trump's meeting with Putin.

\n

Artem, a 30-year-old serviceman, said the conflict would likely continue for "a long time".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e532ced50ccabe1517910.htm#010WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "d0351460eb3f54edec6b8e494baedd99", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "010WORLD - Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs", "description": "

An employee handles semiconductor materials at a factory in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, on Wednesday. The United States has declared plans for a 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports.

\n

Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.

\n

The United States recently announced a new "reciprocal" tariff rate for Thailand at 19 percent, which is significantly lower than the previously proposed 36 percent. The new rate is almost on par with those on several other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but lower than the levy on Vietnam.

\n

"The reduced tariff attributed to the government's negotiation efforts is not over yet," said Wichai Kinchong Choi, a business development expert at Kasikorn Bank in Bangkok. "What's more important is to strengthen the country's own risk resistance capacity amid the future global challenges through building a robust economy."

\n

A cautiously optimistic attitude should be held as the US has not yet revealed its additional conditions, Wichai said. According to the agreement, for example, Thailand must fully open its domestic agricultural product market and exempt agricultural products imported from the US from tariffs.

\n

"The move will pose risks to Thailand's domestic fruit market," he said.

\n

In the long term, he said, Thailand should further expand into new markets to diversify risk and enhance its production processes to reduce costs while further strengthening its partnership with ASEAN countries and major trade partners such as China.

\n

"As the global trade will deepen, Thailand should urge its major sectors to accelerate reform by leveraging innovation and technology," Wichai said. "We need to adapt and enhance our own competition by investing more in industries such as clean energy, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles that contribute to the kingdom's industrial upgrading and sustainable development."

\n

After the announcement of the reduced tariff rate, Kasikorn Research Center in Bangkok released a report estimating that the Thai economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent this year, an improvement from the prior projection of 1.4 percent.

\n

Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Thai Finance Ministry, said in a recent interview with the Bangkok Post that the ministry plans to implement stimulus measures to spur domestic spending and investment to support the economy.

\n

Stimulus measures

\n

Measures may include accelerating the disbursement of public investment budgets for infrastructure projects, introducing tax policies to encourage consumption, and supporting the tourism and service sectors.

\n

In addition, the government has established a Competitiveness Enhancement Fund with a budget of 10 billion baht ($308 million), targeting vulnerable industries or those requiring urgent adaptation, which can also aid local businesses in adapting to changing trade conditions.

\n

Apart from solving the internal problems, experts said Thailand should join hands with Southeast Asian countries to open up further and improve market facilitation, as well as improve trade rules and regulations for deepening cooperation with more partners, including China.

\n

Piti Srisangnam, executive director of the ASEAN Foundation, said Thailand has so far joined several regional agreements, such as the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, which are crucial for it to strengthen cooperation with more partners.

\n

He urged the Thai government to upgrade regulations and agreements with other trade partners and enlarge existing cooperation frameworks, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

\n

"Apart from that, we also need to access the larger market, such as BRICS Plus, which will provide Thailand with access to a larger market, facilitating trade and investment opportunities," Piti said. "Being part of BRICS can elevate Thailand's political status on the global stage, providing it with a platform to voice its interests and contribute to global economic and political discussions."

\n

The tariff policy initiated by the US can be a good chance for Thailand to reshape its industry and economy, said Suthiphand Chirathivat, a professor emeritus of economics and former director of the ASEAN Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

\n

"Moreover, the trade war will very likely bring ASEAN and China even closer," Suthiphand said.

\n

yangwanli@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -5338,28 +6218,6 @@ "hash": "f32f92a3a468f4bebed2242c49936b77", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "010WORLD - Lisbon Maru sinks, memories stay afloat", - "description": "

Xing Yi

\n\n

The first time I stepped into the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, I found myself among more than 400 statues, sculptures and slabs, commemorating soldiers and civilian communities who died in service during the two world wars.

\n

"Each one has a story behind it," a volunteer at the site told me. "Which one are you looking for?"

\n

"Lisbon Maru," I replied.

\n

As the volunteer gave me directions, I couldn't help but recall my very first reporting assignment after arriving in London three years ago — a screening of a documentary about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

What is it? I had wondered. Lisbon — the capital of Portugal, and maru seems to be a Japanese word. The juxtaposition puzzled me.

\n

After some research, I uncovered just the tip of the story — a vast, complicated, tragic yet heroic chapter of World War II, long buried in time and scattered across seas.

\n

Lisbon Maru was the name of a cargo ship requisitioned by the Japanese army during the war. Like many civilian freighters that transported Allied prisoners of war as forced labor, its conditions were inhumane. Hundreds of prisoners were crammed into the holds, denied proper food, water or ventilation.

\n

And the voyage was perilous. These ships were rarely marked as noncombatant, making them targets for fire from Allied forces. More than a dozen were sunk — including the Lisbon Maru. Thus, they were also known as "hell ships".

\n

In the darkest moments, the best of humanity — compassion, courage, resilience — comes to light. That's what I learned covering commemorations of the Lisbon Maru incident in the past three years.

\n

At the documentary screening event, I met Denise Wynnedaughter of the late Dennis Morley, the last survivor among the 1,816 prisoners of war, mostly British, aboard the Lisbon Maru, which was torpedoed by a United States submarine off the coast of East China's Zhejiang province on Oct 1, 1942.

\n

A musician of the second battalion of the Royal Scottish Regiment, Morley was 22 when he broke out from the locked hold and leapt into the sea, dodging bullets from Japanese guards.

\n

It so happened that when the Japanese soldiers were given the order to shoot those who escaped from the sinking ship, Chinese fishers in nearby villages of Dongji Island came on small boats to rescue the drowning men.

\n

"It was Chinese fishermen who changed everything," Morley said in a 2019 interview. "When they came out, the Japanese saw them, and they stopped shooting. That was when they started picking us up."

\n

Wu Buwei, grandson of the late fisherman Wu Qisheng, who was one of the main organizers of the rescue efforts, recounted the rescue, "Men and women, the old and the young, everyone in the village was mobilized." With only around 60 small boats, the fishers pulled as many drowning soldiers as they could and ferried back British soldiers ashore.

\n

The fishers saved 384 from the water, though 828 lives were lost.

\n

"And the fishermen fed soldiers with whatever they had — fish, sweet potatoes," Wu said.

\n

Wynne told me one of her father's final wishes was to see a memorial not only for the fallen soldiers, but also for the fishers who risked everything to save them.

\n

There was already a memorial erected at the National Memorial Arboretum, she said, adding that it would be comforting to her father that a twin memorial would be built on Dongji Island.

\n

Since then, I have covered many other stories, but the Lisbon Maru never left me. I kept returning to it.

\n

I interviewed Fang Li, the Chinese director of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, who spent eight years making the documentary. The rough cut of the film was screened for the survivors' families in 2023, a year before it was released.

\n

"It's an untold history," said Fang. "We see the bravery of our Chinese fishermen, we hear heartbreaking stories of individual British families one after another, and we are angered by Japan's attempt to cover up the brutal crime."

\n

I met Brian Finch, a retired major who has spent years collecting documents on the Lisbon Maru and helping reunite survivors' families.

\n

"Everyone who knows the story remembers it," he said. "But too many in the UK still don't know. We need to tell it — here and internationally."

\n

At the annual reunions hosted by the Chinese embassy in London, I met many other relatives. They brought their spouses, children and grandchildren — each carrying a unique thread of this shared history.

\n

I spoke to historian Tony Banham, one of the earliest researchers of the incident. He interviewed many survivors in the 1990s and published a book in 2006.

\n

"So many documentaries about war talk about the glamor of war, the aircraft, the tanks, the colorful explosions," he said. "But if there's one lesson we can teach people that might make them think twice, it is understanding that wars don't end when the last bullet is fired. It ends when the last survivor dies. War lasts a lifetime."

\n

In May, I read about the unveiling of the memorial to the Dongji fishers in Zhejiang. Wynne was there, along with other families of the Lisbon Maru prisoners of war.

\n

"Establishing this memorial was my father's wish, shared by all the surviving British POWs," she told reporters. "Now our descendants are accessible to visit and remember ancestors' sacrifices and the rescuers' bravery, and take pride in this legacy."

\n

That was when I knew it was time to visit the twin memorial in England. This time, I brought my own family, and told them about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

When war ends, we shall remember. And as a reporter, I know the best way to remember is to tell a story — so it is not only carved in stone, but also etched in the heart.

\n

Contact the writer at xingyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "

Xing Yi

\n\n

The first time I stepped into the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, I found myself among more than 400 statues, sculptures and slabs, commemorating soldiers and civilian communities who died in service during the two world wars.

\n

"Each one has a story behind it," a volunteer at the site told me. "Which one are you looking for?"

\n

"Lisbon Maru," I replied.

\n

As the volunteer gave me directions, I couldn't help but recall my very first reporting assignment after arriving in London three years ago — a screening of a documentary about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

What is it? I had wondered. Lisbon — the capital of Portugal, and maru seems to be a Japanese word. The juxtaposition puzzled me.

\n

After some research, I uncovered just the tip of the story — a vast, complicated, tragic yet heroic chapter of World War II, long buried in time and scattered across seas.

\n

Lisbon Maru was the name of a cargo ship requisitioned by the Japanese army during the war. Like many civilian freighters that transported Allied prisoners of war as forced labor, its conditions were inhumane. Hundreds of prisoners were crammed into the holds, denied proper food, water or ventilation.

\n

And the voyage was perilous. These ships were rarely marked as noncombatant, making them targets for fire from Allied forces. More than a dozen were sunk — including the Lisbon Maru. Thus, they were also known as "hell ships".

\n

In the darkest moments, the best of humanity — compassion, courage, resilience — comes to light. That's what I learned covering commemorations of the Lisbon Maru incident in the past three years.

\n

At the documentary screening event, I met Denise Wynnedaughter of the late Dennis Morley, the last survivor among the 1,816 prisoners of war, mostly British, aboard the Lisbon Maru, which was torpedoed by a United States submarine off the coast of East China's Zhejiang province on Oct 1, 1942.

\n

A musician of the second battalion of the Royal Scottish Regiment, Morley was 22 when he broke out from the locked hold and leapt into the sea, dodging bullets from Japanese guards.

\n

It so happened that when the Japanese soldiers were given the order to shoot those who escaped from the sinking ship, Chinese fishers in nearby villages of Dongji Island came on small boats to rescue the drowning men.

\n

"It was Chinese fishermen who changed everything," Morley said in a 2019 interview. "When they came out, the Japanese saw them, and they stopped shooting. That was when they started picking us up."

\n

Wu Buwei, grandson of the late fisherman Wu Qisheng, who was one of the main organizers of the rescue efforts, recounted the rescue, "Men and women, the old and the young, everyone in the village was mobilized." With only around 60 small boats, the fishers pulled as many drowning soldiers as they could and ferried back British soldiers ashore.

\n

The fishers saved 384 from the water, though 828 lives were lost.

\n

"And the fishermen fed soldiers with whatever they had — fish, sweet potatoes," Wu said.

\n

Wynne told me one of her father's final wishes was to see a memorial not only for the fallen soldiers, but also for the fishers who risked everything to save them.

\n

There was already a memorial erected at the National Memorial Arboretum, she said, adding that it would be comforting to her father that a twin memorial would be built on Dongji Island.

\n

Since then, I have covered many other stories, but the Lisbon Maru never left me. I kept returning to it.

\n

I interviewed Fang Li, the Chinese director of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, who spent eight years making the documentary. The rough cut of the film was screened for the survivors' families in 2023, a year before it was released.

\n

"It's an untold history," said Fang. "We see the bravery of our Chinese fishermen, we hear heartbreaking stories of individual British families one after another, and we are angered by Japan's attempt to cover up the brutal crime."

\n

I met Brian Finch, a retired major who has spent years collecting documents on the Lisbon Maru and helping reunite survivors' families.

\n

"Everyone who knows the story remembers it," he said. "But too many in the UK still don't know. We need to tell it — here and internationally."

\n

At the annual reunions hosted by the Chinese embassy in London, I met many other relatives. They brought their spouses, children and grandchildren — each carrying a unique thread of this shared history.

\n

I spoke to historian Tony Banham, one of the earliest researchers of the incident. He interviewed many survivors in the 1990s and published a book in 2006.

\n

"So many documentaries about war talk about the glamor of war, the aircraft, the tanks, the colorful explosions," he said. "But if there's one lesson we can teach people that might make them think twice, it is understanding that wars don't end when the last bullet is fired. It ends when the last survivor dies. War lasts a lifetime."

\n

In May, I read about the unveiling of the memorial to the Dongji fishers in Zhejiang. Wynne was there, along with other families of the Lisbon Maru prisoners of war.

\n

"Establishing this memorial was my father's wish, shared by all the surviving British POWs," she told reporters. "Now our descendants are accessible to visit and remember ancestors' sacrifices and the rescuers' bravery, and take pride in this legacy."

\n

That was when I knew it was time to visit the twin memorial in England. This time, I brought my own family, and told them about the Lisbon Maru.

\n

When war ends, we shall remember. And as a reporter, I know the best way to remember is to tell a story — so it is not only carved in stone, but also etched in the heart.

\n

Contact the writer at xingyi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_010_689e5335ed50ccabe1517912.htm#010WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "a3d1f4a743a5483d3269c5038e901697", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "010WORLD - Briefly", "description": "

SOUTH ASIA

\n

Floods kill 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

\n

At least 34 people died and more than 200 were missing following sudden, heavy rain in India-controlled Kashmir, officials said on Thursday, the second such disaster in the Himalayas this month. The incident occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. It comes a little over a week after heavy floods and mudslide engulfed an entire village in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. India's deputy minister for science and technology, Jitendra Singh, said the floods were triggered by a cloudburst and "could result in substantial casualties".

\n

DPRK

\n

Pyongyang says won't remove loudspeakers

\n

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea has never removed loudspeakers installed along the border with the Republic of Korea and is not willing to remove them, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a statement from a senior official. Kim Yo-jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in a statement, criticized the ROK for spreading misleading narratives that the DPRK has removed loudspeakers installed on the southern border area, and creating a public opinion that bilateral relations are being "restored".

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -5382,28 +6240,6 @@ "hash": "eb45a62749db1f4f80554c2262378e4b", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "011WORLD - Washington's tariffs take toll on consumers", - "description": "

Customers shop at a supermarket in New York City, on Tuesday.

\n

US companies such as Walmart, Nike, Ford, Macy's, Black & Decker, Procter & Gamble, and Adidas, as well as fast fashion stores Shein and Temu have announced price increases due to tariffs, forcing US consumers to pay more for goods.

\n

The companies said that the US' imposition of tariffs had raised their operating costs, forcing them to find ways to offset the levies, such as raising prices.

\n

Macy's slashed its 2025 profit outlook this year. CEO Tony Spring told investors on a first-quarter earnings call that it would raise prices because of tariffs. The retailer plans to close 150 underperforming stores nationwide by 2027.

\n

The July Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices rose by a mild 2.7 percent on a 12-month basis.

\n

The key measure of underlying inflation rose in July as businesses navigated the levies. Although overall the increase was not as much as expected, economists said the impact is substantial.

\n

"A substantial portion, but not all, of the higher costs will be paid by US consumers," Tom Fullerton, an economist and professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, told China Daily. "Chinese companies and US importers will also see reduced profit margins, because not all of the tariffs will be completely passed on in the form of higher prices."

\n

Analysts also warned that the full impact of tariff increases on consumer prices is yet to unfold.

\n

Consumers absorbed 22 percent of tariff costs through June, Goldman Sachs economists said, while businesses bore nearly two-thirds of the tariffs. By October, the amount absorbed by consumers is expected to rise to 67 percent, the bank said.

\n

The latest data shows that core CPI rose 0.3 percent month-on-month, or 3.1 percent year-on-year. This is the highest level in six months. The costs of household goods, furniture and appliances, apparel and footwear were most affected by the tariffs.

\n

On Aug 7, the US administration rolled out its global tariffs on trade partners with rates ranging from 10 to 50 percent.

\n

The levies are on food, cars, clothes, electronics and more — much of which is imported, and this could mean that the average family will pay an extra $2,400 per year, the Budget Lab at Yale estimated.

\n

At least 90 percent of US citizens admitted to feeling "stressed" about the rising cost of groceries, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found. Groceries got more expensive in every category from June 2024 to June 2025, BLS data shows.

\n

Pricier coffee

\n

Even caffeine lovers have been forced to wake up and smell the coffee after prices rose 2.2 percent month-over-month, CPI data showed. The US administration has placed a 50 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, a major source of coffee imports for the US.

\n

David A. Gantz, an economist at the Baker Institute at Rice University, told China Daily: "The tariffs will… be passed on to the consumers purchasing coffee in the supermarket and coffee shops."

\n

The impact of tariffs has also spread to retailers and automakers.

\n

Ford, for example, is set to make pricing adjustments in the near future, according to Bloomberg.

\n

So too is German carmaker Volkswagen, which reported a $1.5 billion loss in the first half of the year, after the tariffs were launched, ABC News reported. Sales in North America plunged 16 percent due to tariffs.

\n

Some shoppers at Walmart have reported on social media seeing price tags ripped off most garments as the retail giant quietly adjusted its prices, though it displays them more readily on its app. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in May that the company could not "absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins".

\n

At least 75 percent of all toys, or $13.4 billion worth, were imported from China in 2024, according to the US Commerce Department. Toymakers Hasbro and Mattel warned that higher prices were on the way due to rising tariff costs.

\n

Nike said in a June earnings call that it would need to raise prices to offset a possible $1 billion in extra tariff costs in the 2026 fiscal year. Black & Decker, and Procter &Gamble are also raising prices. Retailer Target said in March that it would raise prices on groceries due to tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which ship in a lot of food items.

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", - "content": "

Customers shop at a supermarket in New York City, on Tuesday.

\n

US companies such as Walmart, Nike, Ford, Macy's, Black & Decker, Procter & Gamble, and Adidas, as well as fast fashion stores Shein and Temu have announced price increases due to tariffs, forcing US consumers to pay more for goods.

\n

The companies said that the US' imposition of tariffs had raised their operating costs, forcing them to find ways to offset the levies, such as raising prices.

\n

Macy's slashed its 2025 profit outlook this year. CEO Tony Spring told investors on a first-quarter earnings call that it would raise prices because of tariffs. The retailer plans to close 150 underperforming stores nationwide by 2027.

\n

The July Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices rose by a mild 2.7 percent on a 12-month basis.

\n

The key measure of underlying inflation rose in July as businesses navigated the levies. Although overall the increase was not as much as expected, economists said the impact is substantial.

\n

"A substantial portion, but not all, of the higher costs will be paid by US consumers," Tom Fullerton, an economist and professor at the University of Texas at El Paso, told China Daily. "Chinese companies and US importers will also see reduced profit margins, because not all of the tariffs will be completely passed on in the form of higher prices."

\n

Analysts also warned that the full impact of tariff increases on consumer prices is yet to unfold.

\n

Consumers absorbed 22 percent of tariff costs through June, Goldman Sachs economists said, while businesses bore nearly two-thirds of the tariffs. By October, the amount absorbed by consumers is expected to rise to 67 percent, the bank said.

\n

The latest data shows that core CPI rose 0.3 percent month-on-month, or 3.1 percent year-on-year. This is the highest level in six months. The costs of household goods, furniture and appliances, apparel and footwear were most affected by the tariffs.

\n

On Aug 7, the US administration rolled out its global tariffs on trade partners with rates ranging from 10 to 50 percent.

\n

The levies are on food, cars, clothes, electronics and more — much of which is imported, and this could mean that the average family will pay an extra $2,400 per year, the Budget Lab at Yale estimated.

\n

At least 90 percent of US citizens admitted to feeling "stressed" about the rising cost of groceries, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found. Groceries got more expensive in every category from June 2024 to June 2025, BLS data shows.

\n

Pricier coffee

\n

Even caffeine lovers have been forced to wake up and smell the coffee after prices rose 2.2 percent month-over-month, CPI data showed. The US administration has placed a 50 percent tariff on imports from Brazil, a major source of coffee imports for the US.

\n

David A. Gantz, an economist at the Baker Institute at Rice University, told China Daily: "The tariffs will… be passed on to the consumers purchasing coffee in the supermarket and coffee shops."

\n

The impact of tariffs has also spread to retailers and automakers.

\n

Ford, for example, is set to make pricing adjustments in the near future, according to Bloomberg.

\n

So too is German carmaker Volkswagen, which reported a $1.5 billion loss in the first half of the year, after the tariffs were launched, ABC News reported. Sales in North America plunged 16 percent due to tariffs.

\n

Some shoppers at Walmart have reported on social media seeing price tags ripped off most garments as the retail giant quietly adjusted its prices, though it displays them more readily on its app. Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said in May that the company could not "absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins".

\n

At least 75 percent of all toys, or $13.4 billion worth, were imported from China in 2024, according to the US Commerce Department. Toymakers Hasbro and Mattel warned that higher prices were on the way due to rising tariff costs.

\n

Nike said in a June earnings call that it would need to raise prices to offset a possible $1 billion in extra tariff costs in the 2026 fiscal year. Black & Decker, and Procter &Gamble are also raising prices. Retailer Target said in March that it would raise prices on groceries due to tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which ship in a lot of food items.

\n

belindarobinson@chinadailyusa.com

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e533eed50ccabe1517914.htm#011WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "faed7dc22520dc6a53b3f629c3a01055", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "011WORLD - Aid package unveiled for Brazilian exporters hit by levies", "description": "

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (second from right) and other government officials pose for a group photo during a signing ceremony to enact the Sovereign Brazil Plan, an aid program to support companies affected by the US tariffs, at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on Wednesday.

\n

BRASILIA — Brazil's government unveiled on Wednesday a long-awaited aid package for companies hurt by steep US tariffs, centered on credit lines for exporters and government purchases of products that face greater hurdles in finding alternative markets.

\n

US President Donald Trump hiked duties on several goods from Brazil to 50 percent from 10 percent earlier this month. Although some sectors were exempted from the steeper levies, the move is still set to hurt industries such as coffee, beef, seafood, textiles, footwear and fruit.

\n

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had already signaled his administration would not immediately retaliate against the tariff hike, instead prioritizing support for the most affected sectors.

\n

"We will insist on negotiating …but our sovereignty is untouchable," Lula told an event in Brasilia, saying he was open to talks on topics such as ethanol trade.

\n

"We are not announcing reciprocity measures. We don't want, at first, to do anything that could justify worsening our relations," the leader added.

\n

The centerpiece of the aid plan is a 30 billion-real ($5.55 billion) credit line via the existing Export Guarantee Fund, which is managed by state development bank BNDES, according to a statement.

\n

The government will also make additional contributions totaling 4.5 billion reais to strengthen some funds supporting aid for smaller companies, it added.

\n

The measures are part of an executive order signed by Lula, which takes effect immediately but must be approved by Congress within four months to remain in force.

\n

'Palliative but necessary'

\n

Ricardo Alban, the chairman of the Brazilian industry confederation, said he hopes "this plan is behind us as quickly as possible".He described it as "palliative, but necessary".

\n

"Nothing justifies us being on the lowest of tariffs to going to the highest of tariffs," Alban said.

\n

Brazil was among the nations hardest hit by Trump's tariffs.

\n

Washington exempted key goods such as aircraft, orange juice, oil and pulp from the higher rate, but products like coffee and beef, of which Brazil is a major US supplier, are now subject to the full rate, which took effect last week.

\n

Trump imposed the levies on US imports from Brazil largely in response to a Brazilian legal case he has accused of being a "witch hunt "against former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2022 election after his supporters overran government buildings.

\n

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case, said that he would continue to do his job and that Brazil's top court would not submit itself to foreign coercion and that it would guard the country's constitution.

\n

Brazil's new aid program also eases the tax burden on exporters to help them remain competitive in the US, a measure in place through the end of next year that the government estimated would cost 5 billion reais in foregone revenue.

\n

The plan extends the timeframe for using tax credits under the "drawback" regime, which reimburses import taxes on inputs used in the production of exported goods.

\n

", @@ -5426,28 +6262,6 @@ "hash": "6fd266806aaae5851790a1a71d9f4c4c", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "011WORLD - Arab nations slam Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' plan", - "description": "

Zeng Jixin (left), head of China's office to the State of Palestine, shakes hands with Karim Amer, director of partnerships with the UNRWA Department of External Relations, after signing a contribution agreement in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.

\n

The Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council have rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "Greater Israel "remarks, denouncing the rhetoric as stemming from an "extremist mindset steeped in colonial delusions and a dangerous expansionist approach".

\n

They also said such rhetoric constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and an attempt to undermine security and stability in the region.

\n

Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that such dangerous statements and plans "clearly reveal the dangerous approach pursued by the occupation authorities", as he underlined the categorical rejection of the GCC countries of any attempts to prejudice the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab countries.

\n

Netanyahu's remarks were made in response to an interview with i24News, which aired on Tuesday, after he was asked if he "feels a connection" to a "vision" of "Greater Israel" and to which he responded "very much", the Times of Israel reported.

\n

His comments also come as farright Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he plans to approve tenders to build more than 3,000 homes that would connect Jerusalem and the existing Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, located several kilometers to the east that would "bury the Palestinian state".

\n

Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned Israel's issuance of tenders for the construction of thousands of new colonial units.

\n

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the tenders are part of Israel's plan "to undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, undermine its geographic and demographic unity, and perpetuate the division of the West Bank into isolated areas, submerged in a colonial environment to facilitate its eventual annexation".

\n

The ministry appealed to the international community to intervene and impose sanctions "to force the occupation to halt its plans, comply with the international consensus on resolving the Palestinian issue, halt genocide, displacement, and annexation, and enable the Palestinians to achieve their right to self-determination".

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, told China Daily that Netanyahu's public statements on expanding the "project of Greater Israel", though nothing new, at this stage "give different lessons".

\n

One could be to the Israeli public opinion that Netanyahu is an inspirational leader. The other even may be to the US administration, that there is an alliance of Israeli rightists and their US supporters, said Yousef.

\n

The third message is "to the Israeli army, to be ready for new adventures. Maybe in Syria and Lebanon and even Jordan", he added.

\n

The latest moves and policies by senior Israeli officials have narrowed the room for diplomacy as they all happen just weeks before a major United Nations conference on recognizing Palestinian statehood is set to take place in New York next month and as negotiations for reaching a Gaza truce continue in Cairo and Doha this week.

\n

However, Israeli killings are continuing in Gaza, with Al Jazeera reporting at least 23 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks in the besieged enclave since dawn on Thursday. Among the victims were 10 people who were seeking aid.

\n

Crisis for aid groups

\n

International aid organizations are also not pushing back on their claims that lifesaving supplies being allowed by Israel are just a drop in the ocean, ignoring Israeli claims that say otherwise.

\n

More than 100 aid groups — including Oxfam, Caritas Internationalis, and Doctors Without Borders — issued a joint statement on Thursday, calling on Israel to "end the weaponization of aid", including through bureaucratic obstruction, and for the immediate and unconditional opening of all land crossings for the delivery of lifesaving aid.

\n

On Wednesday, China signed an agreement to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an "existential crisis" from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap.

\n

The contribution agreement, part of Beijing's annual donation, was signed in the Jordanian capital by Zeng Jixin, head of China's office to the State of Palestine, and Karim Amer, UNRWA's director of partnerships.

\n

Zeng said China has increased its annual donation and provided medical supplies and other aid since the Gaza conflict erupted.

\n

Xinhua contributed to this story.

\n

jan@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", - "content": "

Zeng Jixin (left), head of China's office to the State of Palestine, shakes hands with Karim Amer, director of partnerships with the UNRWA Department of External Relations, after signing a contribution agreement in Amman, Jordan, on Wednesday.

\n

The Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council have rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "Greater Israel "remarks, denouncing the rhetoric as stemming from an "extremist mindset steeped in colonial delusions and a dangerous expansionist approach".

\n

They also said such rhetoric constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and an attempt to undermine security and stability in the region.

\n

Secretary-General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed that such dangerous statements and plans "clearly reveal the dangerous approach pursued by the occupation authorities", as he underlined the categorical rejection of the GCC countries of any attempts to prejudice the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Arab countries.

\n

Netanyahu's remarks were made in response to an interview with i24News, which aired on Tuesday, after he was asked if he "feels a connection" to a "vision" of "Greater Israel" and to which he responded "very much", the Times of Israel reported.

\n

His comments also come as farright Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that he plans to approve tenders to build more than 3,000 homes that would connect Jerusalem and the existing Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, located several kilometers to the east that would "bury the Palestinian state".

\n

Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned Israel's issuance of tenders for the construction of thousands of new colonial units.

\n

In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the tenders are part of Israel's plan "to undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, undermine its geographic and demographic unity, and perpetuate the division of the West Bank into isolated areas, submerged in a colonial environment to facilitate its eventual annexation".

\n

The ministry appealed to the international community to intervene and impose sanctions "to force the occupation to halt its plans, comply with the international consensus on resolving the Palestinian issue, halt genocide, displacement, and annexation, and enable the Palestinians to achieve their right to self-determination".

\n

Ayman Yousef, a professor of international relations at the Arab American University in Jenin, West Bank, told China Daily that Netanyahu's public statements on expanding the "project of Greater Israel", though nothing new, at this stage "give different lessons".

\n

One could be to the Israeli public opinion that Netanyahu is an inspirational leader. The other even may be to the US administration, that there is an alliance of Israeli rightists and their US supporters, said Yousef.

\n

The third message is "to the Israeli army, to be ready for new adventures. Maybe in Syria and Lebanon and even Jordan", he added.

\n

The latest moves and policies by senior Israeli officials have narrowed the room for diplomacy as they all happen just weeks before a major United Nations conference on recognizing Palestinian statehood is set to take place in New York next month and as negotiations for reaching a Gaza truce continue in Cairo and Doha this week.

\n

However, Israeli killings are continuing in Gaza, with Al Jazeera reporting at least 23 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks in the besieged enclave since dawn on Thursday. Among the victims were 10 people who were seeking aid.

\n

Crisis for aid groups

\n

International aid organizations are also not pushing back on their claims that lifesaving supplies being allowed by Israel are just a drop in the ocean, ignoring Israeli claims that say otherwise.

\n

More than 100 aid groups — including Oxfam, Caritas Internationalis, and Doctors Without Borders — issued a joint statement on Thursday, calling on Israel to "end the weaponization of aid", including through bureaucratic obstruction, and for the immediate and unconditional opening of all land crossings for the delivery of lifesaving aid.

\n

On Wednesday, China signed an agreement to contribute to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, or UNRWA, and called for continued international support for the body, which says it faces an "existential crisis" from the war in Gaza and a severe funding gap.

\n

The contribution agreement, part of Beijing's annual donation, was signed in the Jordanian capital by Zeng Jixin, head of China's office to the State of Palestine, and Karim Amer, UNRWA's director of partnerships.

\n

Zeng said China has increased its annual donation and provided medical supplies and other aid since the Gaza conflict erupted.

\n

Xinhua contributed to this story.

\n

jan@chinadailyapac.com

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_011_689e5346ed50ccabe1517916.htm#011WORLD", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "6c04a29d0995296770e48062bf2a1a4c", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "011WORLD - At least 27 dead as boats carrying migrants sink off Italy", "description": "

LAMPEDUSA, Italy — Rescue vessels resumed a desperate search on Thursday for migrants missing at sea after two crowded boats sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, with 27 dead already confirmed.

\n

Sixty survivors were brought to shore on Wednesday, two of them taken by helicopter to Sicily for treatment and the others held in the reception centre on the island, according to the Red Cross.

\n

"Of the 58, 21 are minors. They spent a quiet night and are generally in good health," said Imad Dalil, the Red Cross official who runs the reception centre.

\n

The majority are Somali, with a few Egyptians, he added.

\n

Authorities have started efforts to identify the bodies found so far.

\n

Around 95 people were on the boats according to the UN, with the number of confirmed dead rising to 27 overnight, suggesting around eight people were missing.

\n

"At least 27 people have drowned in a tragic shipwreck near Lampedusa," said Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in a social media statement.

\n

"Over 700 refugees and migrants have now died in 2025 in the Central Mediterranean," he said. "All responses — rescue at sea, safe pathways, helping transit countries and addressing root causes — must be strengthened."

\n

First port of call

\n

Lampedusa, just 145 kilometers off the coast of Tunisia, is often the first port of call for people trying to reach Europe in leaky or overcrowded boats.

\n

An Italian helicopter spotted a capsized boat and several bodies in the water on Wednesday, about 14 nautical miles off Lampedusa, the coastguard said.

\n

The boats had left Tripoli, Libya, earlier in the day, it said.

\n

According to survivors, one of the boats started taking on water, causing people to climb onto the other boat, which then capsized.

\n

A newborn baby was among the dead, according to Italian news reports.

\n

Five vessels searched for survivors, including one from the EU's Frontex border agency, alongside a helicopter and two aircraft.

\n

Despite the tragedy, the boats kept coming, with four others intercepted off Lampedusa overnight, according to the Red Cross.

\n

A total of 240 people are currently being held in the reception centre waiting for processing, Dalil said.

\n

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered her "deepest condolences "to the victims and vowed to step up efforts to tackle migrant traffickers.

\n

Her government took office in October 2022, vowing to cut the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.

\n

As part of this, it has cut deals with North African countries from which migrants embark, providing funding and training in exchange for help in stemming departures.

\n

Meloni said stepping up rescue efforts was not enough to tackle the scourge of trafficking, saying this could be done only by "preventing irregular departures and managing migration flows".

\n

More than 38,500 people have arrived on Italian shores so far this year, according to interior ministry figures.

\n

This is slightly up on last year, but significantly less than the 100,000 reported by the same time in 2023.

\n

", @@ -5470,28 +6284,6 @@ "hash": "31a9ff2d34a67cf2a9cbfbc984e9b31b", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - Beijing charts course for six high-tech frontiers", - "description": "

Medical robots at the world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store which opened in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

A bus fills up with hydrogen in Beijing's Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone.

\n

Beijing will advance 110 key tasks across six frontiers — information, health, manufacturing, energy, materials and space, propelling the city's future industries into an accelerated phase this year.

\n

Gu Jinxu, deputy director of the Beijing Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, made the remarks at a recent news conference.

\n

Within the future information segment, for example, the city will push forward the development of an original innovation hub for artificial intelligence. It aims to achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI, embodied intelligence and world models, while mapping out disruptive technological pathways such as brain-inspired computing and optoelectronic computing.

\n

AI will also be integrated into multiple scenarios to empower new industrialization. The city will press ahead with building a national AI pilot zone and foster the Haidian cluster for advanced AI manufacturing.

\n

As early as September 2023, Beijing released an implementation plan for the innovative development of future industries, outlining specific directions and execution routes.

\n

Over the past year or so, with joint efforts from municipal departments and district governments, the industrial landscape has become clearer, and a steady stream of new technologies, products, and application scenarios has emerged.

\n

A policy system targeting the segmented fields of future industries has been established. Based on one overarching plan, the city has rolled out 38 targeted policy measures in 15 domains, including 6G, brain-computer interfaces and novel energy storage. It is also exploring new ground in atomic-level manufacturing and other emerging sectors.

\n

"Following the full trajectory from conception to growth, and from basic research to industrialization, Beijing has set up 31 innovation platforms across 17 fields," Gu said. Since 2024, the city has established the Beijing Hydrogen General Aviation Innovation Research Institute, which has deployed major facilities in hydrogen energy and synthetic biology; upgraded its humanoid robot innovation center into a joint ministry-municipal initiative; and built 10 future-industry incubation bases in AI, optoelectronics, and related areas.

\n

Distinctive future industrial clusters are now taking shape in Beijing. Haidian district is home to more than 1,300 core AI enterprises, serving as China's major engine for AI technological breakthroughs and application deployment.

\n

The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area has built the city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone, while the main structure of Beijing Rocket Street — the nation's first commercial aerospace research and production complex — has been fully capped.

\n

Additionally, Shijingshan district hosts the nation's first metaverse digital experience complex, which has welcomed about 1 million visits. Daxing district's International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone covers the entire industry chain from production, storage and transportation to refueling and utilization. Meanwhile, Fangshan district is developing a new energy storage demonstration zone, and Changping district has attracted more than 70 energy technology giants.

\n

Tang Chao, deputy director of the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission and vice-mayor of Haidian, explained that Haidian is active across all six future-industry frontiers, spanning general AI, embodied intelligence, commercial aerospace and quantum information.

\n

In commercial aerospace, for instance, nearly 100 satellites currently in orbit — close to one-third of the national total — are from Haidian. In quantum information, the district has built the country's first quantum incubator and Beijing's first quantum industrial park.

\n

Furthermore, Beijing has forged a full-cycle capital system integrating government guidance funds, specialized funds and diversified financial services. As of mid-March, eight newly established municipal government guidance funds have supported 84 future industry projects, accounting for 56 percent of all invested initiatives.

\n

On Aug 1, Beijing released fresh measures to establish an investment mechanism for future industries, pledging to leverage the city's strengths in education, science and talent to coordinate resource inputs and boost productivity.

\n

The city will tap into its megacity-scale scenario incubation capacity, rolling out demonstration projects in urban transport, medical care, green energy and public services. It will also focus on planning new scenarios in general AI, humanoid robots, 6G and quantum information.

\n

Beijing will refine its engineering-oriented technology transfer system, encouraging universities and research institutes to collaborate with enterprises on laboratory technology verification and process optimization.

\n

Enterprises will be encouraged to partner with end-users for trials of their yet-to-be-finalized innovations, promoting product iteration and maturation. Innovations first put into use nationwide will receive subsidies.

\n

Looking ahead, Beijing will benchmark global advanced standards to achieve breakthroughs in the architecture and algorithms of large AI models and make landmark progress in key sectors. It will accelerate the design and research of optical chips, devices and modules, said Li Zhilei, an official at the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.

\n

Meanwhile, the city will conduct forward-looking research on AI-enabled fusion technology and speed up the industrialization of major achievements such as high-temperature superconducting magnets and iron-based superconducting materials.

\n

haonan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Medical robots at the world's first embodied intelligent robot 4S store which opened in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

A bus fills up with hydrogen in Beijing's Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone.

\n

Beijing will advance 110 key tasks across six frontiers — information, health, manufacturing, energy, materials and space, propelling the city's future industries into an accelerated phase this year.

\n

Gu Jinxu, deputy director of the Beijing Bureau of Economy and Information Technology, made the remarks at a recent news conference.

\n

Within the future information segment, for example, the city will push forward the development of an original innovation hub for artificial intelligence. It aims to achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI, embodied intelligence and world models, while mapping out disruptive technological pathways such as brain-inspired computing and optoelectronic computing.

\n

AI will also be integrated into multiple scenarios to empower new industrialization. The city will press ahead with building a national AI pilot zone and foster the Haidian cluster for advanced AI manufacturing.

\n

As early as September 2023, Beijing released an implementation plan for the innovative development of future industries, outlining specific directions and execution routes.

\n

Over the past year or so, with joint efforts from municipal departments and district governments, the industrial landscape has become clearer, and a steady stream of new technologies, products, and application scenarios has emerged.

\n

A policy system targeting the segmented fields of future industries has been established. Based on one overarching plan, the city has rolled out 38 targeted policy measures in 15 domains, including 6G, brain-computer interfaces and novel energy storage. It is also exploring new ground in atomic-level manufacturing and other emerging sectors.

\n

"Following the full trajectory from conception to growth, and from basic research to industrialization, Beijing has set up 31 innovation platforms across 17 fields," Gu said. Since 2024, the city has established the Beijing Hydrogen General Aviation Innovation Research Institute, which has deployed major facilities in hydrogen energy and synthetic biology; upgraded its humanoid robot innovation center into a joint ministry-municipal initiative; and built 10 future-industry incubation bases in AI, optoelectronics, and related areas.

\n

Distinctive future industrial clusters are now taking shape in Beijing. Haidian district is home to more than 1,300 core AI enterprises, serving as China's major engine for AI technological breakthroughs and application deployment.

\n

The Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area has built the city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone, while the main structure of Beijing Rocket Street — the nation's first commercial aerospace research and production complex — has been fully capped.

\n

Additionally, Shijingshan district hosts the nation's first metaverse digital experience complex, which has welcomed about 1 million visits. Daxing district's International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone covers the entire industry chain from production, storage and transportation to refueling and utilization. Meanwhile, Fangshan district is developing a new energy storage demonstration zone, and Changping district has attracted more than 70 energy technology giants.

\n

Tang Chao, deputy director of the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission and vice-mayor of Haidian, explained that Haidian is active across all six future-industry frontiers, spanning general AI, embodied intelligence, commercial aerospace and quantum information.

\n

In commercial aerospace, for instance, nearly 100 satellites currently in orbit — close to one-third of the national total — are from Haidian. In quantum information, the district has built the country's first quantum incubator and Beijing's first quantum industrial park.

\n

Furthermore, Beijing has forged a full-cycle capital system integrating government guidance funds, specialized funds and diversified financial services. As of mid-March, eight newly established municipal government guidance funds have supported 84 future industry projects, accounting for 56 percent of all invested initiatives.

\n

On Aug 1, Beijing released fresh measures to establish an investment mechanism for future industries, pledging to leverage the city's strengths in education, science and talent to coordinate resource inputs and boost productivity.

\n

The city will tap into its megacity-scale scenario incubation capacity, rolling out demonstration projects in urban transport, medical care, green energy and public services. It will also focus on planning new scenarios in general AI, humanoid robots, 6G and quantum information.

\n

Beijing will refine its engineering-oriented technology transfer system, encouraging universities and research institutes to collaborate with enterprises on laboratory technology verification and process optimization.

\n

Enterprises will be encouraged to partner with end-users for trials of their yet-to-be-finalized innovations, promoting product iteration and maturation. Innovations first put into use nationwide will receive subsidies.

\n

Looking ahead, Beijing will benchmark global advanced standards to achieve breakthroughs in the architecture and algorithms of large AI models and make landmark progress in key sectors. It will accelerate the design and research of optical chips, devices and modules, said Li Zhilei, an official at the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Commission of Zhongguancun Science Park.

\n

Meanwhile, the city will conduct forward-looking research on AI-enabled fusion technology and speed up the industrialization of major achievements such as high-temperature superconducting magnets and iron-based superconducting materials.

\n

haonan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e534fed50ccabe1517918.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "06d6803c6727d1860ccc5a99919356dc", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - Capital maps humanoid future at 2025 World Robot Conference", "description": "
\n

Visitors interact with an intelligent robot imitating Confucius at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

Since robots are a crucial driving force in developing new quality productive forces and shaping an intelligent lifestyle, Beijing has been leveraging its technological and talent strengths to accelerate the development of common technologies, expand application scenarios, build industry exchange platforms, and continuously enhance the supply of essential resources in this field.

\n

As a result, the city's robotics industry ranks among the top in China, Beijing Mayor Yin Yong said at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Robot Conference.

\n

The event, held from Aug 8 to 12, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

It featured an exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters, comprising three main halls focused on innovation, application, and technology.

\n

Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies showcased more than 1,500 exhibits, with over 100 new products making their debut. Among the participants were 50 humanoid robot companies, the highest number among similar exhibitions worldwide.

\n

In the exhibition area of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics, different models of heterogeneous robots carried out cross-scenario collaborative operations through the coordination of Huisi Kaiwu, the world's first general embodied intelligence platform.

\n

Experts noted that this breaks the traditional barrier of "one machine for one post", marking an evolution from individual intelligence to group intelligence.

\n

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation in the United States, witnessed remarkable changes at this year's conference, one of the most noticeable being the significant increase in international participants. He added that since its inception, the conference has now grown into a truly global event.

\n

Today, the robotics industry is on the verge of large-scale industrialization. The guiding opinions on the innovative development of humanoid robots, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, state that by 2027, the humanoid robot industry is expected to achieve larger-scale growth, with related products deeply integrated into the real economy and becoming an important engine for economic growth.

\n

In response, Beijing aims to build an internationally influential hub for robotics innovation. It will collaborate with Tianjin and Hebei to strategically position key components, promoting the gradual development of high-level, large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.

\n

It also plans to establish the first national-level testing and verification platform for humanoid robots, continuously enhance the brand influence of major events such as the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games, and take the lead in setting up specialized robot service institutions to become a global benchmark city for human-robot collaboration.

\n

As for the World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing is hosting the event at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon". A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, featuring over 500 humanoid robots, will compete in 487 events, including running, basketball, dance, martial arts, and industrial material handling.

\n

The "Panda Eye" training base — the world's first professional venue for humanoid robot football — was recently officially unveiled. Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Games' organizing committee, said its semi-transparent design allows precise control of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.

\n

The base can create a laboratory-level stable competitive environment for robots while allowing natural sunlight, moonlight, and starlight to shine through, he added.

\n

Located on the southwestern side of the "Ice Ribbon", the ROBOLAND camp is expected to become a future hub for the humanoid robot industry. It is designed to promote domestic and international industrial cooperation and exchange, supporting the sustainable development of the robotics sector.

\n

", @@ -5514,28 +6306,6 @@ "hash": "2e988ea2eafc2b801b772bf4b16f3222", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - City drives forward development of autonomous vehicle technology", - "description": "

An autonomous car drives through the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

\n

Beijing is taking the lead in advancing autonomous driving technology in China. The city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone has expanded from just two roads to 60 square kilometers in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, and 600 sq km across three districts. This expansion has significantly increased the number of test vehicles, total safe driving mileage, and diversity of scenarios.

\n

In E-Town, driverless minibuses are in operation. On a typical 5-km route, they can identify traffic lights and give way to pedestrians without human control. They can also anticipate and respond to sudden stops by other vehicles and seamlessly interact with various unmanned vehicles, such as passenger cars, delivery vehicles, and patrol cars.

\n

In September 2020, Beijing launched the construction of China's first high-level autopilot zone, providing an urban-level testing platform for this emerging technology. So far, the demonstration zone has implemented eight driving scenarios and attracted 35 autonomous driving enterprises, with cumulative mileage exceeding 38 million km.

\n

Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing South Railway Station have also introduced regular autonomous shuttle services, offering travelers a smart, efficient option for catching flights and high-speed trains.

\n

"Following the demonstration zone, Beijing has accelerated the establishment of the country's first intelligent connected vehicle policy pilot zone, accelerating the testing of new technologies, scenarios, products and models," said a spokesperson from the city's autonomous driving office.

\n

As part of Beijing's broader initiative to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, local autonomous vehicle enterprises are expanding overseas. For instance, Uisee, a leading company in the sector, has deployed driverless buses in six countries and regions, achieving a cumulative driverless mileage of 5.8 million km. The company's buses now operate in over 20 airports worldwide, including Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Changi Airport in Singapore.

\n

Autonomous driving is just one facet of Beijing's ambition to become a leading AI city. At the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, researchers are pushing the boundaries of multimodal world models.

\n

"The key for AI to truly evolve to the next stage is transitioning from the digital world to the physical world. We are trying to answer a more cutting-edge and grand proposition: how to make AI truly perceive, understand, and influence the physical world," said Wang Zhongyuan, dean of the academy.

\n

Han Jian, director of the information technology department at the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission, said the city is committed to fostering original innovation; exploring frontier fields such as embodied intelligence and AI-powered healthcare; and strengthening the technological reserves needed for future industries.

\n

By 2024, the capital was home to more than 2,400 AI enterprises, with a core industrial scale nearing 350 billion yuan ($48.7 billion), accounting for over half of the national total.

\n

In the future, Beijing aims to become a globally influential hub for AI innovation and a new growth engine for the industry, delivering advances that benefit people worldwide, according to local officials.

\n

", - "content": "

An autonomous car drives through the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area.

\n

Beijing is taking the lead in advancing autonomous driving technology in China. The city's High-Level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Zone has expanded from just two roads to 60 square kilometers in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, and 600 sq km across three districts. This expansion has significantly increased the number of test vehicles, total safe driving mileage, and diversity of scenarios.

\n

In E-Town, driverless minibuses are in operation. On a typical 5-km route, they can identify traffic lights and give way to pedestrians without human control. They can also anticipate and respond to sudden stops by other vehicles and seamlessly interact with various unmanned vehicles, such as passenger cars, delivery vehicles, and patrol cars.

\n

In September 2020, Beijing launched the construction of China's first high-level autopilot zone, providing an urban-level testing platform for this emerging technology. So far, the demonstration zone has implemented eight driving scenarios and attracted 35 autonomous driving enterprises, with cumulative mileage exceeding 38 million km.

\n

Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing South Railway Station have also introduced regular autonomous shuttle services, offering travelers a smart, efficient option for catching flights and high-speed trains.

\n

"Following the demonstration zone, Beijing has accelerated the establishment of the country's first intelligent connected vehicle policy pilot zone, accelerating the testing of new technologies, scenarios, products and models," said a spokesperson from the city's autonomous driving office.

\n

As part of Beijing's broader initiative to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities, local autonomous vehicle enterprises are expanding overseas. For instance, Uisee, a leading company in the sector, has deployed driverless buses in six countries and regions, achieving a cumulative driverless mileage of 5.8 million km. The company's buses now operate in over 20 airports worldwide, including Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Changi Airport in Singapore.

\n

Autonomous driving is just one facet of Beijing's ambition to become a leading AI city. At the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, researchers are pushing the boundaries of multimodal world models.

\n

"The key for AI to truly evolve to the next stage is transitioning from the digital world to the physical world. We are trying to answer a more cutting-edge and grand proposition: how to make AI truly perceive, understand, and influence the physical world," said Wang Zhongyuan, dean of the academy.

\n

Han Jian, director of the information technology department at the Zhongguancun Science Park Administrative Commission, said the city is committed to fostering original innovation; exploring frontier fields such as embodied intelligence and AI-powered healthcare; and strengthening the technological reserves needed for future industries.

\n

By 2024, the capital was home to more than 2,400 AI enterprises, with a core industrial scale nearing 350 billion yuan ($48.7 billion), accounting for over half of the national total.

\n

In the future, Beijing aims to become a globally influential hub for AI innovation and a new growth engine for the industry, delivering advances that benefit people worldwide, according to local officials.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e5357ed50ccabe151791a.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "109f4105eb9898e7e19687100761d986", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "013BUSINESS - Space info sector hitting new orbits", "description": "

A view of the booth of Geovis Technology Co Ltd during an expo in Nanchang, Jiangxi province.

\n

China is accelerating investment in the new and fast-growing space information — or "space computing" — sector which it sees as a future trillion-yuan driver of economic growth, with leading firms joining forces to develop the futuristic technology, which aims to process massive volumes of satellite and aerial data while in orbit.

\n

Geovis Technology Co Ltd, a Chinese geospatial services provider, recently signed a framework agreement with supercomputer manufacturer Sugon to jointly build what they call an "open and inclusive space computing network". The planned network will connect users' devices to satellites, space-based infrastructure and ground platforms, forming a space-ground integrated intelligent computing architecture.

\n

Shao Zongyou, president of Geovis, said in a recent interview with China Daily that computing in space could soon move from concept to reality. "Once the space computing network is completed, it will enhance global internet access capacity and stability, supporting applications such as remote work, telemedicine, online education, emergency communications and rural digital development," Shao said.

\n

The ambition is driven in part by the rapid expansion of satellite constellations and the rising sophistication of payloads.

\n

"With tens of thousands of satellites planned in the coming years and ever-higher payload and resolution demands, massive data — and thus computing needs — will surge," Shao said.

\n

"Transmission methods like microwaves are slower than many home networks, while laser communication is too weather-dependent. The ideal is to compute in space, then send only the processed results back to earth," he added.

\n

The space information sector, which spans navigation, weather forecasting, urban planning and resource exploration, has been developing rapidly under policy support, alongside China's push into the low-altitude economy and commercial spaceflight.

\n

Over the past year, China has introduced a group of policies to stimulate low-altitude industries. These include regulations on unmanned aircraft flight management that took effect in January and a roadmap released in March for upgrading general aviation equipment through 2030.

\n

Wu Yirong, academic dean and researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said: "China's aerospace information industry is integrating into all aspects of social production and everyday life at an unprecedented speed and depth. It is creating enormous economic value and social benefits."

\n

For Geovis, the deal with Sugon marks a strategic shift from its established strengths in digital earth, AI, big data and cloud integration into the more technically demanding realm of space-based computation.

\n

The two companies plan to develop high-performance, low-power high-reliability core components, build a space computing network, and integrate with China's national computing platforms. They will also explore industry standards and work to coordinate an ecosystem of partners.

\n

Shao said the aim is to upgrade the current one-way satellite "data collection service" into a two-way "computing-as-a-service" model. This would allow for in-orbit intelligent processing linked to deep ground-based applications, potentially opening new commercial opportunities in areas such as real-time Earth observation, emergency disaster response and global broadband coverage.

\n

Yet the road ahead is challenging. Shao said that deploying the same computing power in space could cost up to 1,000 times more than on the ground. Moreover, "space weather", including high-energy particles, radiation and temperature extremes, can damage electronic components and degrade performance over time.

\n

Despite these difficulties, Geovis sees space computing as a strategic imperative with long-term returns. "Three to five years may yield no returns," Shao said. "But for national capability and the future of space industries, this must be done."

\n

Deng Maicun, former secretary-general of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said China's role in the field has transformed. "In recent years, China's aerospace information sector has made a remarkable leap from a follower to a front-runner, and in some areas even a leader, becoming a new engine for the development of the digital economy."

\n

chengyu@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -5558,28 +6328,6 @@ "hash": "2f9d1f8675add404e48065afecbf47b9", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "有什么动物的牙齿天生是金属的？", - "description": "
\"头图\"/
\n

之前写了一个回答，河狸啃树时会不会夹到头？，用了一张图片：

\n
\"\"
\n

有人在评论区问，那牙齿经常磨，应该白花花才对，怎么还那么黄？

\n

当然不是因为没用高 X 洁，而是因为牙齿里有铁（水合物的形式）。

\n
\"\"
\n

它不是整个牙齿都是金属的，只有珐琅质部分是含铁的，根据研究[1]，含铁的河狸牙齿比普通的牙齿更耐酸，可以加强牙齿，减少腐蚀。

\n

副作用也很明显，就是牙齿变成黄澄澄的，看起来不够清爽。

\n

还有另一个家伙，它的牙齿里也有金属。它就是石鳖，在地球上存在了四亿多年。

\n

科学家感兴趣的是它的牙，因为它的牙由磁铁矿（

\n

\"\"

\n

晶体）构成，堪称地球上最坚硬的牙。下图是石鳖牙齿在光学显微镜下的照片。

\n
\"\"
\n

上个世纪六十年代，科学家在石鳖齿舌主要横向牙齿中发现了磁铁矿。因为磁铁矿的存在，横向牙齿出现不透明的黑色，和其他透明的牙有明显区别。

\n

后来研究发现，除了磁铁矿，石鳖齿舌中还有其他形式的铁矿化合物。不同的石鳖种类，有着不同成分、结构、分布不同的铁矿化合物。

\n

下图是另一种石鳖的牙，斯特勒氏隐石鳖，黑色牙齿就是最硬的[2]。

\n
\"\"
\n

石鳖的牙齿长在舌头上，有数百颗牙齿。

\n
\"\"
\n

在扫描电子显微镜能量色散 X 射线光谱元素图中，你可以看到它牙齿尖端部分富含磁铁矿。

\n
\"\"
\n
\"\"
\n

人工合成磁铁矿需要在一些严苛的条件下进行，而生物体只在常温常压下就合成了物理性能良好的纳米磁铁矿，这就是大自然神奇的地方。石鳖虽然是”软“体动物，却有着最硬的牙。

\n

有一种吻沙蚕，生活在浅海环境中，它 4 个黑色的尖牙里有 10%的铜（水合物形式）[3]，可以咬穿一些生物的外骨骼，将毒液注入猎物体内，使猎物瘫痪。

\n
\"\"
\n

被咬到的话，手指可能会肿上半个多月。

\n
\"\"
\n

如果你说牙齿是由金属单质构成，那只有人类的假牙了，非天然。

\n
\n
\n\n\n
查看知乎讨论
\n\n
\n\n\n\n", - "content": "
\"头图\"/
\n

之前写了一个回答，河狸啃树时会不会夹到头？，用了一张图片：

\n
\"\"
\n

有人在评论区问，那牙齿经常磨，应该白花花才对，怎么还那么黄？

\n

当然不是因为没用高 X 洁，而是因为牙齿里有铁（水合物的形式）。

\n
\"\"
\n

它不是整个牙齿都是金属的，只有珐琅质部分是含铁的，根据研究[1]，含铁的河狸牙齿比普通的牙齿更耐酸，可以加强牙齿，减少腐蚀。

\n

副作用也很明显，就是牙齿变成黄澄澄的，看起来不够清爽。

\n

还有另一个家伙，它的牙齿里也有金属。它就是石鳖，在地球上存在了四亿多年。

\n

科学家感兴趣的是它的牙，因为它的牙由磁铁矿（

\n

\"\"

\n

晶体）构成，堪称地球上最坚硬的牙。下图是石鳖牙齿在光学显微镜下的照片。

\n
\"\"
\n

上个世纪六十年代，科学家在石鳖齿舌主要横向牙齿中发现了磁铁矿。因为磁铁矿的存在，横向牙齿出现不透明的黑色，和其他透明的牙有明显区别。

\n

后来研究发现，除了磁铁矿，石鳖齿舌中还有其他形式的铁矿化合物。不同的石鳖种类，有着不同成分、结构、分布不同的铁矿化合物。

\n

下图是另一种石鳖的牙，斯特勒氏隐石鳖，黑色牙齿就是最硬的[2]。

\n
\"\"
\n

石鳖的牙齿长在舌头上，有数百颗牙齿。

\n
\"\"
\n

在扫描电子显微镜能量色散 X 射线光谱元素图中，你可以看到它牙齿尖端部分富含磁铁矿。

\n
\"\"
\n
\"\"
\n

人工合成磁铁矿需要在一些严苛的条件下进行，而生物体只在常温常压下就合成了物理性能良好的纳米磁铁矿，这就是大自然神奇的地方。石鳖虽然是”软“体动物，却有着最硬的牙。

\n

有一种吻沙蚕，生活在浅海环境中，它 4 个黑色的尖牙里有 10%的铜（水合物形式）[3]，可以咬穿一些生物的外骨骼，将毒液注入猎物体内，使猎物瘫痪。

\n
\"\"
\n

被咬到的话，手指可能会肿上半个多月。

\n
\"\"
\n

如果你说牙齿是由金属单质构成，那只有人类的假牙了，非天然。

\n
\n
\n\n\n
查看知乎讨论
\n\n
\n\n\n\n", - "category": "", - "link": "https://daily.zhihu.com/story/9783248", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:27:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "资讯", - "feed": "知乎", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "a8c83903cdc486302c92b57ecea19a24", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "为什么馒头蒸好后表面会有一层皮？", "description": "
\"头图\"/
\n
\"\"
图源于网络
\n

说到馒头皮的形成，就不得不先聊聊馒头的发酵过程。发酵时，面粉与酵母、水混合后，酵母在面团中开始活动。开始的时候氧气充足，酵母会快速繁殖并释放大量的二氧化碳。随着氧气被消耗殆尽，酵母进入厌氧发酵阶段，继续产生少量的二氧化碳和酒精。

\n

随着发酵的进行，气体在面团中形成气泡，导致面团膨胀。馒头表面的气泡壁会随着气泡的膨胀变得越来越薄，直到破裂。破裂后的气泡壁在表面张力的作用下重新融合，形成一层均匀的表皮，这就是馒头的原始表皮。

\n

在这层表皮的形成过程中，温度和水蒸汽起到了至关重要的作用。蒸馒头的时候，热量是从外向内传递，面团表皮会最先接触热量，其中的蛋白质和淀粉会首先发生变形或糊化，形成一种具有一定强度的凝胶网络结构（即馒头皮）。这一过程使表皮变得坚韧且光滑，能够有效地防止内部气体的快速逸出，并帮助馒头继续膨胀。

\n

参考资料：

\n
    \n
  1. 馒头、面包为什么会有“皮”？
    2. \n
  2. F.M. Vanin, T. Lucas, G. Trystram,Crust formation and its role during bread baking, Trends in Food Science & Technology, Volume 20, Issue 8,2009, Pages 333-343,ISSN 0924-2244.
    3. \n
\n

by Sid

\n
\n
\n\n\n
查看知乎讨论
\n\n
\n\n\n\n", @@ -6583,28 +7331,6 @@ "image": "http://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_png/Cibq2rFYLAaFkMxiccLjtib3HibLwnBiaw2wayC2qpwKSibe1vTprpMoNT0hTDyMoJlnOWyfbiaLw1MgNIgMcJ3ibWVa7w/0?wx_fmt=png", "description": "", "items": [ - { - "title": "004CHINA - United in spirit", - "description": "

Visitors explore a memorial exhibition on the contribution of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, themed "united across vast distances", at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday.

\n

", - "content": "

Visitors explore a memorial exhibition on the contribution of overseas Chinese in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, themed "united across vast distances", at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_004_689e52c9ed50ccabe15178f9.htm#004CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "2c20c79ffa237e15b3e719cfe9092a38", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "005CHINA - Retailers tout robots at innovative tech festival", "description": "
\n

As the doors swing open at Beijing's new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid workers who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays drums and guitars, turning a dining experience into a futuristic spectacle.

\n

"The restaurant gives me a fresh sense of technology. It's quite an amazing attempt," said Ding Wenjun, a tourist from Jiangxi province.

\n

Sun Ling, head of the Robot Restaurant, said, "It is not only an immersive dining place integrating cuisine, culture and technology, but also provides a scenario for robot application and data collection."

\n

The tech-savvy restaurant is participating in the E-Town Robot Consumption Festival, running from Aug 2 to Sunday. The event was organized by the administrative committee of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

Making its debut at the festival is the Robot Mall, a 4,000-square-meter "robot 4S" store. It features more than 50 products across medical, industrial and companion robotics.

\n

For example, the Galbot G1, a wheeled-chassis humanoid robot, can retrieve medications from shelves and deliver them directly to patients.

\n

"It can automatically dispense and distribute medications, alleviating the heavy workload of nurses and reducing the risk of human error," said Meng Yanpei, a manager at the mall. "In pharmacies, it serves emergency patients, especially at night, while also lowering operating costs by taking over repetitive tasks."

\n

Over 10 pharmacies in Beijing are now operating 24 hours a day with the use of a Galbot G1. The robot is priced at 680,000 yuan ($94,800), a 50,000 yuan discount, at the 4S store during the festival.

\n

As of Tuesday, more than 19,000 robots and related products have been sold during the festival, generating total sales of over 200 million yuan. Meanwhile, the distribution of consumption vouchers has boosted sales by over 60 million yuan, according to the administrative committee of Beijing E-Town.

\n

Meanwhile, shopping malls and e-commerce platform JD.com are hosting sales campaigns at the festival. Enterprises can enjoy subsidies of up to 250,000 yuan on robot purchases.

\n

Targeting online consumers, JD.com has showcased over 680 robots and related products, including quadruped, biped, exoskeleton, and educational and companion robots, offering a maximum subsidy of 600 yuan for a single product.

\n

"In the past, these robots were priced in the millions of yuan, but now they are becoming more affordable," said Xu Lei, head of the Intelligent Robot Business Department under the 3C Digital Business Group of JD.com. "We hope to leverage the advantages of online sales, brand support and supply chains to make robots accessible to more consumers."

\n

Zhang Hao, chief scientist of ALVA (Beijing) Technology Co, said that robots are still in their infancy and are often used mainly for display. "Even though they may stagger while walking, they captivate us because we can sense their intelligence gradually maturing."

\n

"Only when robots help customers make money will they buy and keep buying such machines," said Zhang, adding that such machines must be practical, affordable, versatile and of effective use for consumers.

\n

Zhang's perspective echoes that of Massimiliano Zecca, a professor of healthcare technology at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.

\n

"Humanoid robots now require an engineering team to look after them," the professor said. "They need to bring real value to form a natural market."

\n

Despite the limitations of the robots, Zecca was clearly impressed by a humanoid coffee barista crafting intricate latte art at the 2025 World Robot Conference, which concluded on Tuesday.

\n

"I would pay for a cup of coffee with artistic flavor. The evolution of humanoid robots will surely provide more choices to meet personal preferences," Zecca said.

\n

", @@ -6627,28 +7353,6 @@ "hash": "e1fb88a56ea7c3bce75f1ea512b9c1c3", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "008COMMENT - Manila needs to cut loose from Washington", - "description": "

The USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, "illegally entered China's territorial waters around Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government" on Wednesday, and the People's Liberation Army Navy "tracked, monitored, and warned the vessel to leave", the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement that day.

\n

Sarah Merrill, a spokesperson for the US Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, to which the USS Higgins belongs, said the warship was conducting a "freedom of navigation operation "in accordance with international law.

\n

But that's not the case. The only reason the US dispatched the vessel to those waters was to show its support for Manila to continue the hazardous game it is playing. A Philippine Coast Guard ship made some dangerous provocative maneuvers on Monday that posed a risk to the Chinese law enforcement ships patrolling in the waters. But US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, on Tuesday ridiculously pointed the finger of blame at China for "the latest reckless action".

\n

The claim of Merrill that the USS Higgins was upholding the US' right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows only exposes the hypocrisy of the US. As the PLA statement said, the US warship "seriously" infringed on China's sovereignty, severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and violated international law and basic norms governing international relations.

\n

The US Navy spokesperson's dismissal of these remarks — "Nothing China says otherwise will deter us" — reveals the US' intention to constantly escalate tensions in the South China Sea, by emboldening the Philippines. The reason why the US sent the warship to the waters around Huangyan Island is because it realizes the consequences of the Philippines' provocations two days ago might make Manila jittery, waiting for China's response.

\n

Since it assumed office over three years ago, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government has been fully aware of the dangerous position it is putting the Philippines in by acting as a US pawn against China in the South China Sea. It has practiced a brinkmanship policy to try and maximize its gains in the US-orchestrated geopolitical game — reaching for a yard after taking an inch and hiding low to weather the self-created storms.

\n

A review of what the Marcos government has done in playing its assigned role in the South China Sea clearly demonstrates that whenever it becomes hesitant and worried after playing with fire, the US will always show its support, usually by sending warships to the waters.

\n

Manila then has no choice but to continue playing its provocative game. Notably, its incursion into Chinese waters earlier this week came after Marcos' visit to the US late last month. Before that Marcos also made a series of irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and tried to drag India into the game it is playing with the US.

\n

During his visit to the Pentagon, the Philippine president was reassured by his hosts, who reaffirmed the US' commitment to the two countries' mutual defense treaty, which states that an attack on either the Philippines or the US is deemed to be an attack on the other. The treaty is the major source of the Marcos government's confidence that the US will not abandon the Philippines in the case of an emergency. The US is actually taking advantage of that mentality to use the Philippines as a tool in its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, squeezing the space for its autonomy and alienating it from the other countries in the region.

\n

But the US knows it has not yet dispelled Manila's fear of either being discarded by the US or reaping what it has sowed in advancing the US' agenda at its own cost. So whenever Manila thinks it has gone too far, the US has to reassure it. Yet the US' exploitative approach to other hotspot issues incessantly reminds Manila that the US will take its pound of flesh.

\n

Having been pressed to be increasingly provocative, the Marcos government has finally realized that it is not a case of asking what the US can do for the Philippines, but rather what the Philippines can do for the US.

\n

The Philippines will succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, which offers the Marcos government a chance to prove it can contribute to regional peace and stability. In an interview for his podcast on Friday, Marcos confirmed that Manila would "certainly try" to push for a legally binding code of conduct for the South China Sea to maintain stability in the region that regional countries have been negotiating.

\n

It is certainly to be hoped that this is the case.

\n

", - "content": "

The USS Higgins, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, "illegally entered China's territorial waters around Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government" on Wednesday, and the People's Liberation Army Navy "tracked, monitored, and warned the vessel to leave", the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement that day.

\n

Sarah Merrill, a spokesperson for the US Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, to which the USS Higgins belongs, said the warship was conducting a "freedom of navigation operation "in accordance with international law.

\n

But that's not the case. The only reason the US dispatched the vessel to those waters was to show its support for Manila to continue the hazardous game it is playing. A Philippine Coast Guard ship made some dangerous provocative maneuvers on Monday that posed a risk to the Chinese law enforcement ships patrolling in the waters. But US ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, on Tuesday ridiculously pointed the finger of blame at China for "the latest reckless action".

\n

The claim of Merrill that the USS Higgins was upholding the US' right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows only exposes the hypocrisy of the US. As the PLA statement said, the US warship "seriously" infringed on China's sovereignty, severely undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea, and violated international law and basic norms governing international relations.

\n

The US Navy spokesperson's dismissal of these remarks — "Nothing China says otherwise will deter us" — reveals the US' intention to constantly escalate tensions in the South China Sea, by emboldening the Philippines. The reason why the US sent the warship to the waters around Huangyan Island is because it realizes the consequences of the Philippines' provocations two days ago might make Manila jittery, waiting for China's response.

\n

Since it assumed office over three years ago, the Ferdinand Marcos Jr government has been fully aware of the dangerous position it is putting the Philippines in by acting as a US pawn against China in the South China Sea. It has practiced a brinkmanship policy to try and maximize its gains in the US-orchestrated geopolitical game — reaching for a yard after taking an inch and hiding low to weather the self-created storms.

\n

A review of what the Marcos government has done in playing its assigned role in the South China Sea clearly demonstrates that whenever it becomes hesitant and worried after playing with fire, the US will always show its support, usually by sending warships to the waters.

\n

Manila then has no choice but to continue playing its provocative game. Notably, its incursion into Chinese waters earlier this week came after Marcos' visit to the US late last month. Before that Marcos also made a series of irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan question and tried to drag India into the game it is playing with the US.

\n

During his visit to the Pentagon, the Philippine president was reassured by his hosts, who reaffirmed the US' commitment to the two countries' mutual defense treaty, which states that an attack on either the Philippines or the US is deemed to be an attack on the other. The treaty is the major source of the Marcos government's confidence that the US will not abandon the Philippines in the case of an emergency. The US is actually taking advantage of that mentality to use the Philippines as a tool in its "Indo-Pacific" strategy, squeezing the space for its autonomy and alienating it from the other countries in the region.

\n

But the US knows it has not yet dispelled Manila's fear of either being discarded by the US or reaping what it has sowed in advancing the US' agenda at its own cost. So whenever Manila thinks it has gone too far, the US has to reassure it. Yet the US' exploitative approach to other hotspot issues incessantly reminds Manila that the US will take its pound of flesh.

\n

Having been pressed to be increasingly provocative, the Marcos government has finally realized that it is not a case of asking what the US can do for the Philippines, but rather what the Philippines can do for the US.

\n

The Philippines will succeed Malaysia as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations next year, which offers the Marcos government a chance to prove it can contribute to regional peace and stability. In an interview for his podcast on Friday, Marcos confirmed that Manila would "certainly try" to push for a legally binding code of conduct for the South China Sea to maintain stability in the region that regional countries have been negotiating.

\n

It is certainly to be hoped that this is the case.

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_008_689e530eed50ccabe1517909.htm#008COMMENT", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "8b3369a4bf354fb052986316bbc4daf9", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "010WORLD - Thai experts urge innovation push to counter tariffs", "description": "

An employee handles semiconductor materials at a factory in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, on Wednesday. The United States has declared plans for a 100 percent tariff on semiconductor imports.

\n

Thai experts have called for a long-term strategy to offset the negative effects of US tariffs, saying Thailand should strengthen its competitiveness by investing more in innovation and technology while expanding its trade partners, including focusing more on China.

\n

The United States recently announced a new "reciprocal" tariff rate for Thailand at 19 percent, which is significantly lower than the previously proposed 36 percent. The new rate is almost on par with those on several other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, but lower than the levy on Vietnam.

\n

"The reduced tariff attributed to the government's negotiation efforts is not over yet," said Wichai Kinchong Choi, a business development expert at Kasikorn Bank in Bangkok. "What's more important is to strengthen the country's own risk resistance capacity amid the future global challenges through building a robust economy."

\n

A cautiously optimistic attitude should be held as the US has not yet revealed its additional conditions, Wichai said. According to the agreement, for example, Thailand must fully open its domestic agricultural product market and exempt agricultural products imported from the US from tariffs.

\n

"The move will pose risks to Thailand's domestic fruit market," he said.

\n

In the long term, he said, Thailand should further expand into new markets to diversify risk and enhance its production processes to reduce costs while further strengthening its partnership with ASEAN countries and major trade partners such as China.

\n

"As the global trade will deepen, Thailand should urge its major sectors to accelerate reform by leveraging innovation and technology," Wichai said. "We need to adapt and enhance our own competition by investing more in industries such as clean energy, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles that contribute to the kingdom's industrial upgrading and sustainable development."

\n

After the announcement of the reduced tariff rate, Kasikorn Research Center in Bangkok released a report estimating that the Thai economy is expected to grow by 1.5 percent this year, an improvement from the prior projection of 1.4 percent.

\n

Pornchai Thiraveja, director-general of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Thai Finance Ministry, said in a recent interview with the Bangkok Post that the ministry plans to implement stimulus measures to spur domestic spending and investment to support the economy.

\n

Stimulus measures

\n

Measures may include accelerating the disbursement of public investment budgets for infrastructure projects, introducing tax policies to encourage consumption, and supporting the tourism and service sectors.

\n

In addition, the government has established a Competitiveness Enhancement Fund with a budget of 10 billion baht ($308 million), targeting vulnerable industries or those requiring urgent adaptation, which can also aid local businesses in adapting to changing trade conditions.

\n

Apart from solving the internal problems, experts said Thailand should join hands with Southeast Asian countries to open up further and improve market facilitation, as well as improve trade rules and regulations for deepening cooperation with more partners, including China.

\n

Piti Srisangnam, executive director of the ASEAN Foundation, said Thailand has so far joined several regional agreements, such as the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, which are crucial for it to strengthen cooperation with more partners.

\n

He urged the Thai government to upgrade regulations and agreements with other trade partners and enlarge existing cooperation frameworks, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

\n

"Apart from that, we also need to access the larger market, such as BRICS Plus, which will provide Thailand with access to a larger market, facilitating trade and investment opportunities," Piti said. "Being part of BRICS can elevate Thailand's political status on the global stage, providing it with a platform to voice its interests and contribute to global economic and political discussions."

\n

The tariff policy initiated by the US can be a good chance for Thailand to reshape its industry and economy, said Suthiphand Chirathivat, a professor emeritus of economics and former director of the ASEAN Studies Center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

\n

"Moreover, the trade war will very likely bring ASEAN and China even closer," Suthiphand said.

\n

yangwanli@chinadaily.com.cn

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", @@ -6671,28 +7375,6 @@ "hash": "f32f92a3a468f4bebed2242c49936b77", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "012ADVERTORIAL - Capital maps humanoid future at 2025 World Robot Conference", - "description": "
\n

Visitors interact with an intelligent robot imitating Confucius at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

Since robots are a crucial driving force in developing new quality productive forces and shaping an intelligent lifestyle, Beijing has been leveraging its technological and talent strengths to accelerate the development of common technologies, expand application scenarios, build industry exchange platforms, and continuously enhance the supply of essential resources in this field.

\n

As a result, the city's robotics industry ranks among the top in China, Beijing Mayor Yin Yong said at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Robot Conference.

\n

The event, held from Aug 8 to 12, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

It featured an exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters, comprising three main halls focused on innovation, application, and technology.

\n

Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies showcased more than 1,500 exhibits, with over 100 new products making their debut. Among the participants were 50 humanoid robot companies, the highest number among similar exhibitions worldwide.

\n

In the exhibition area of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics, different models of heterogeneous robots carried out cross-scenario collaborative operations through the coordination of Huisi Kaiwu, the world's first general embodied intelligence platform.

\n

Experts noted that this breaks the traditional barrier of "one machine for one post", marking an evolution from individual intelligence to group intelligence.

\n

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation in the United States, witnessed remarkable changes at this year's conference, one of the most noticeable being the significant increase in international participants. He added that since its inception, the conference has now grown into a truly global event.

\n

Today, the robotics industry is on the verge of large-scale industrialization. The guiding opinions on the innovative development of humanoid robots, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, state that by 2027, the humanoid robot industry is expected to achieve larger-scale growth, with related products deeply integrated into the real economy and becoming an important engine for economic growth.

\n

In response, Beijing aims to build an internationally influential hub for robotics innovation. It will collaborate with Tianjin and Hebei to strategically position key components, promoting the gradual development of high-level, large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.

\n

It also plans to establish the first national-level testing and verification platform for humanoid robots, continuously enhance the brand influence of major events such as the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games, and take the lead in setting up specialized robot service institutions to become a global benchmark city for human-robot collaboration.

\n

As for the World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing is hosting the event at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon". A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, featuring over 500 humanoid robots, will compete in 487 events, including running, basketball, dance, martial arts, and industrial material handling.

\n

The "Panda Eye" training base — the world's first professional venue for humanoid robot football — was recently officially unveiled. Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Games' organizing committee, said its semi-transparent design allows precise control of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.

\n

The base can create a laboratory-level stable competitive environment for robots while allowing natural sunlight, moonlight, and starlight to shine through, he added.

\n

Located on the southwestern side of the "Ice Ribbon", the ROBOLAND camp is expected to become a future hub for the humanoid robot industry. It is designed to promote domestic and international industrial cooperation and exchange, supporting the sustainable development of the robotics sector.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "content": "
\n

Visitors interact with an intelligent robot imitating Confucius at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug 8.

\n

Since robots are a crucial driving force in developing new quality productive forces and shaping an intelligent lifestyle, Beijing has been leveraging its technological and talent strengths to accelerate the development of common technologies, expand application scenarios, build industry exchange platforms, and continuously enhance the supply of essential resources in this field.

\n

As a result, the city's robotics industry ranks among the top in China, Beijing Mayor Yin Yong said at the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Robot Conference.

\n

The event, held from Aug 8 to 12, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Institute of Electronics and the World Robot Cooperation Organization in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town.

\n

It featured an exhibition area of approximately 50,000 square meters, comprising three main halls focused on innovation, application, and technology.

\n

Over 200 domestic and international robotics companies showcased more than 1,500 exhibits, with over 100 new products making their debut. Among the participants were 50 humanoid robot companies, the highest number among similar exhibitions worldwide.

\n

In the exhibition area of the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics, different models of heterogeneous robots carried out cross-scenario collaborative operations through the coordination of Huisi Kaiwu, the world's first general embodied intelligence platform.

\n

Experts noted that this breaks the traditional barrier of "one machine for one post", marking an evolution from individual intelligence to group intelligence.

\n

Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation in the United States, witnessed remarkable changes at this year's conference, one of the most noticeable being the significant increase in international participants. He added that since its inception, the conference has now grown into a truly global event.

\n

Today, the robotics industry is on the verge of large-scale industrialization. The guiding opinions on the innovative development of humanoid robots, released by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, state that by 2027, the humanoid robot industry is expected to achieve larger-scale growth, with related products deeply integrated into the real economy and becoming an important engine for economic growth.

\n

In response, Beijing aims to build an internationally influential hub for robotics innovation. It will collaborate with Tianjin and Hebei to strategically position key components, promoting the gradual development of high-level, large-scale production capabilities for humanoid robots.

\n

It also plans to establish the first national-level testing and verification platform for humanoid robots, continuously enhance the brand influence of major events such as the World Robot Conference and the World Humanoid Robot Games, and take the lead in setting up specialized robot service institutions to become a global benchmark city for human-robot collaboration.

\n

As for the World Humanoid Robot Games, Beijing is hosting the event at the National Speed Skating Oval, known as the "Ice Ribbon". A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, featuring over 500 humanoid robots, will compete in 487 events, including running, basketball, dance, martial arts, and industrial material handling.

\n

The "Panda Eye" training base — the world's first professional venue for humanoid robot football — was recently officially unveiled. Guo Yonghao, executive deputy director of the Games' organizing committee, said its semi-transparent design allows precise control of temperature, humidity, and cleanliness.

\n

The base can create a laboratory-level stable competitive environment for robots while allowing natural sunlight, moonlight, and starlight to shine through, he added.

\n

Located on the southwestern side of the "Ice Ribbon", the ROBOLAND camp is expected to become a future hub for the humanoid robot industry. It is designed to promote domestic and international industrial cooperation and exchange, supporting the sustainable development of the robotics sector.

\n


获取更多RSS：
https://feedx.net
https://feedx.site
", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_012_689e5353ed50ccabe1517919.htm#012ADVERTORIAL", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "2e988ea2eafc2b801b772bf4b16f3222", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "014BUSINESS - US tracking device claims under lens", "description": "
\n

The US government's reported practice of secretly placing location tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips showcases that it is using all kinds of tactics to implement its export control measures, experts said.

\n

Such moves severely disrupt normal business cooperation and undermine trust in US technologies and products, they added.

\n

The comments came after Reuters quoted anonymous sources as saying that US authorities have secretly placed location tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they see as being at high risk of unauthorized diversion to China.

\n

Xiang Ligang, director-general of the Zhongguancun Modern Information Consumer Application Industry Technology Alliance, a telecom industry association, said such behavior only fuels Chinese companies' distrust toward US companies such as Nvidia.

\n

Reuters reported that five people actively involved in the AI server supply chain claim they are aware of the use of the trackers in shipments of servers from manufacturers such as Dell and Supermicro, which include chips from Nvidia and AMD.

\n

Xiang said users, not only companies in China, but also clients across the world, may abandon US products over fears of potential risks.

\n

In addition, in late July, the Cyberspace Administration of China summoned Nvidia over alleged security risks concerning its H20 AI chips sold to China.

\n

"The demand for H20 chips was lower than expected, according to the latest feedback of our customers," said a regional manager of a major Chinese information technology distributor, on condition of anonymity.

\n

The manager said that for chips like the H20, demand depends heavily on large corporations, which are reluctant to buy the products from Nvidia.

\n

An engineer at a Chinese internet company, also on condition of anonymity, said: "Cybersecurity is of crucial importance to us. We cannot tolerate any potential risks. Even if H20 chips are available now, we are not that eager to buy."

\n

Last year, the Cyber Security Association of China urged a comprehensive review of products from US tech company Intel, citing recurring cybersecurity vulnerabilities and high failure rates, so as to safeguard the country's national security and protect the rights of Chinese consumers.

\n

On July 26, 2023, the Wuhan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau published a statement that 360 Security Group detected a cyberattack from overseas organizations on its earthquake monitoring center. Some front-end station collection points of seismic reporting data had been implanted with back-door programs.

\n

Lu Chuanying, a professor at the School of Political Science and International Relations at Tongji University, said: "Digital space is a virtual domain where information travels at light speed, defying the conventional boundaries of time and space that govern human society. In doing so, it neutralizes the role of geography in shaping the digital geopolitical landscape.

\n

"China-US relations in the digital sphere have undergone a profound transformation over the years — evolving from initial technological collaboration to strategic decoupling, and escalating from random disputes to systemic geopolitical maneuvering."

\n

The Financial Times reported on Monday that Nvidia has agreed to pay the US government 15 percent of its revenue from H20 chip sales in China as part of a deal to secure export licenses to Beijing.

\n

In response to the report, Nvidia said in a statement to China Daily, "We follow rules the US government sets for our participation in worldwide markets."

\n

Charlie Dai, vice-president and principal analyst at market research company Forrester, said the 15 percent fee agreement starkly underscores how trade tensions drive up market access costs.

\n

masi@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -6715,28 +7397,6 @@ "hash": "8448185d675841e6d49b858b605f1446", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "018LIFE - Drama pushes Chinese sci-fi frontiers", - "description": "

Ling Cage, a popular sci-fi animated series, fictionalizes a postapocalyptic world where humans rely on cutting-edge technology to battle catastrophe.

\n

Marc, the protagonist of the franchise.

\n

A scene from the second season featuring Bai Yuekui, a powerful female character, wielding a weapon inspired by Chinese martial arts.

\n

An artistic rendering of a futuristic world.

\n

When Dong Xiangbo was in primary school, his father once caught him skipping homework to watch Dinosaur Corps Koseidon, a popular Japanese sci-fi series. The punishment was swift: a spanking that left the boy in tears. Yet, even as his father scolded him, Dong kept sneaking glances at the TV, where a superhero battled aliens.

\n

Decades later, that childhood moment feels almost prophetic. Today, the 38-year-old director is at the helm of Ling Cage, one of China's most ambitious sci-fi animated series.

\n

The latest, its second season, marks a return to the futuristic world after a six-year hiatus. Since its release, it has racked up over 320 million online views and earned a stellar 8.9 out of 10 on the popular review site Douban.

\n

Set in a postapocalyptic world, Ling Cage envisions humanity on the brink of extinction after a catastrophic geological disaster. The survivors take refuge in a floating fortress governed by draconian laws: emotional bonds are banned, reproduction is strictly controlled to ensure genetic superiority, and the weak are exiled.

\n

Marc, the series' protagonist, was once a commander tasked with retrieving vital supplies like food and medicine from the dangerous surface, overrun by monstrous predators. But after losing his beloved in a scheme engineered by the fortress ruler's son — once his friend and mentor — Marc transforms into one of the very creatures he hunted.

\n

The new season picks up where the first left off, introducing a seemingly utopian village, a stark contrast to the fortress. At first idyllic, with residents enjoying peaceful lives, the settlement is soon revealed to harbor sinister experiments and moral compromises. Marc, still clinging to his human consciousness, embarks on a new adventure to face even greater challenges.

\n

The second season, enhanced by advanced technologies like motion capture, features over 10,000 different shots.

\n

For producer Ruan Rui, also the founder of animation studio YHKT Entertainment, the village's design draws from ancient Chinese philosophy — particularly the belief that human perseverance can overcome even the harshest environments. While sci-fi has long thrived in the West, Ruan says he and his fellow creators have worked hard to develop sci-fi stories rooted in Chinese culture that reflect distinctly Chinese ideas.

\n

Such instances range from characters using martial arts to fight monsters to engaging in typical Chinese pastimes like playing mahjong, eating hotpot, and gathering elderly villagers for square dancing as a form of exercise.

\n

When the idea for the franchise emerged around 2015 or 2016, global tensions also shaped its themes. "We originally wanted to explore how people from different countries could unite and work together to confront a global crisis," Ruan explains.

\n

Director Dong, also the cofounder of Wuhan-based YHKT Entertainment, says it took them four years to produce the second season. It aims to delve deeper into thought-provoking sci-fi themes — such as the limits of human potential and whether social systems trap us in patterns that are hard to escape.

\n

A self-taught animator, Dong traces his passion back to a chance encounter in an internet cafe where he saw a middle-aged man creating animations on a computer. Fascinated, Dong bought nearly every animation book he could find and taught himself when he was in college.

\n

Fueled by his interest in sci-fi — from classics by British novelist Arthur C. Clarke to works by Asia's first Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin, as well as Hollywood blockbusters like Canadian director Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016) — Dong says he aims to blend universal sci-fi themes with Chinese cultural elements, even weaving acupuncture into the story.

\n

Now leading his team in writing the script for the third season, Dong says he visited several research institutions, including the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, consulting experts on incorporating cutting-edge ideas such as brain-computer interfaces to make the new season even more compelling.

\n

"We hope that, through more high-quality scifi animated projects like the Ling Cage franchise, Chinese animators can elevate the global recognition of domestic animation and earn a place alongside top players in countries like the United States and Japan," says Dong.

\n

Contact the writer at xufan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

Ling Cage, a popular sci-fi animated series, fictionalizes a postapocalyptic world where humans rely on cutting-edge technology to battle catastrophe.

\n

Marc, the protagonist of the franchise.

\n

A scene from the second season featuring Bai Yuekui, a powerful female character, wielding a weapon inspired by Chinese martial arts.

\n

An artistic rendering of a futuristic world.

\n

When Dong Xiangbo was in primary school, his father once caught him skipping homework to watch Dinosaur Corps Koseidon, a popular Japanese sci-fi series. The punishment was swift: a spanking that left the boy in tears. Yet, even as his father scolded him, Dong kept sneaking glances at the TV, where a superhero battled aliens.

\n

Decades later, that childhood moment feels almost prophetic. Today, the 38-year-old director is at the helm of Ling Cage, one of China's most ambitious sci-fi animated series.

\n

The latest, its second season, marks a return to the futuristic world after a six-year hiatus. Since its release, it has racked up over 320 million online views and earned a stellar 8.9 out of 10 on the popular review site Douban.

\n

Set in a postapocalyptic world, Ling Cage envisions humanity on the brink of extinction after a catastrophic geological disaster. The survivors take refuge in a floating fortress governed by draconian laws: emotional bonds are banned, reproduction is strictly controlled to ensure genetic superiority, and the weak are exiled.

\n

Marc, the series' protagonist, was once a commander tasked with retrieving vital supplies like food and medicine from the dangerous surface, overrun by monstrous predators. But after losing his beloved in a scheme engineered by the fortress ruler's son — once his friend and mentor — Marc transforms into one of the very creatures he hunted.

\n

The new season picks up where the first left off, introducing a seemingly utopian village, a stark contrast to the fortress. At first idyllic, with residents enjoying peaceful lives, the settlement is soon revealed to harbor sinister experiments and moral compromises. Marc, still clinging to his human consciousness, embarks on a new adventure to face even greater challenges.

\n

The second season, enhanced by advanced technologies like motion capture, features over 10,000 different shots.

\n

For producer Ruan Rui, also the founder of animation studio YHKT Entertainment, the village's design draws from ancient Chinese philosophy — particularly the belief that human perseverance can overcome even the harshest environments. While sci-fi has long thrived in the West, Ruan says he and his fellow creators have worked hard to develop sci-fi stories rooted in Chinese culture that reflect distinctly Chinese ideas.

\n

Such instances range from characters using martial arts to fight monsters to engaging in typical Chinese pastimes like playing mahjong, eating hotpot, and gathering elderly villagers for square dancing as a form of exercise.

\n

When the idea for the franchise emerged around 2015 or 2016, global tensions also shaped its themes. "We originally wanted to explore how people from different countries could unite and work together to confront a global crisis," Ruan explains.

\n

Director Dong, also the cofounder of Wuhan-based YHKT Entertainment, says it took them four years to produce the second season. It aims to delve deeper into thought-provoking sci-fi themes — such as the limits of human potential and whether social systems trap us in patterns that are hard to escape.

\n

A self-taught animator, Dong traces his passion back to a chance encounter in an internet cafe where he saw a middle-aged man creating animations on a computer. Fascinated, Dong bought nearly every animation book he could find and taught himself when he was in college.

\n

Fueled by his interest in sci-fi — from classics by British novelist Arthur C. Clarke to works by Asia's first Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin, as well as Hollywood blockbusters like Canadian director Denis Villeneuve's Arrival (2016) — Dong says he aims to blend universal sci-fi themes with Chinese cultural elements, even weaving acupuncture into the story.

\n

Now leading his team in writing the script for the third season, Dong says he visited several research institutions, including the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, consulting experts on incorporating cutting-edge ideas such as brain-computer interfaces to make the new season even more compelling.

\n

"We hope that, through more high-quality scifi animated projects like the Ling Cage franchise, Chinese animators can elevate the global recognition of domestic animation and earn a place alongside top players in countries like the United States and Japan," says Dong.

\n

Contact the writer at xufan@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/15/content_018_689e539fed50ccabe151792b.htm#018LIFE", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "3f5db2697b251c585b6fd610535ae22a", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - Momentum builds in A-share market", "description": "

The signs of a bull run are slowly but steadily emerging in China's A-share market, underpinned by ongoing structural reforms and sustained long-term capital inflows. Experts said the developing rally is expected to gain further traction on the back of policy support and a gradually improving external environment.

\n

Their remarks came on Wednesday as the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose for an eighth straight session, climbing 0.48 percent to close at 3,683.46 — its highest level since December 2021.

\n

The Shenzhen Component Index gained 1.76 percent, while the tech-heavy ChiNext surged 3.62 percent. The total turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges topped 2.1 trillion yuan ($292.69 billion) — a 13.5 percent increase from the previous day.

\n

Investor enthusiasm is surging on both the institutional and retail fronts. July witnessed a record monthly number of new mutual fund launches, reflecting rising interest among households in equity assets as returns from traditional savings and wealth management products continue to decline. Total assets under management in public mutual funds have now exceeded 34 trillion yuan.

\n

Insurance companies are also ramping up their presence in the A-share market. The number of public disclosures triggered by insurers' equity holdings surpassing the 5 percent threshold has already exceeded last year's total. Analysts said insurers are increasingly focusing on companies from the emerging industries and advanced manufacturing sectors, supporting China's shift toward high-quality development.

\n

Yang Delong, chief economist at First Seafront Fund, said that insurance companies have played an increasingly stabilizing role in the A-share market by boosting their equity allocations. He noted that insurers have recently focused more of their research on companies engaged in new quality productive forces, a move that supports China's broader push to upgrade its real economy and enhance long-term investment value.

\n

Retail investor participation is also rising. Nearly 14.6 million individual trading accounts were opened in the first seven months of 2025, a 37 percent year-on-year increase, according to data provider Wind Info.

\n

Furthermore, foreign investors have been steadily increasing their exposure to Chinese equities, including A-shares and Hong Kong-listed stocks. Net foreign inflows totaled $2.7 billion in July, more than double the level in June, according to a recent report by Morgan Stanley.

\n

Analysts said the macro environment is becoming increasingly favorable for Chinese equities. Expectations of a weaker US dollar and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are improving the outlook for emerging markets. The narrowing interest rate differential between China and the United States could further accelerate foreign capital inflows.

\n

Hong Hao, chief investment officer at Lotus Asset Management, said the upward momentum of Chinese stocks will sustain for a long time if the US dollar's weakness proves to be a multiyear trend. Also, the Chinese market has been increasingly resilient in the face of negative tariff headlines.

\n

Given the current favorable liquidity conditions in the Chinese market and the fear-of-missing-out sentiment, any corrections in the A-share market are likely to be quickly absorbed by buyers, he added.

\n

Zhu Liang, chief investment officer at AllianceBernstein China, said that despite strong gains in recent weeks — with the Shanghai Composite Index up nearly 7 percent and the Shenzhen Component Index up more than 10 percent since July — valuations in the A-share market remain attractive.

\n

Sounding a word of caution, some experts said that risk appetite in the A-share market may be suppressed by factors such as changes in tariff talks between China and the US, as well as domestic challenges facing the Chinese economy.

\n

He Kang, chief strategy analyst at Huatai Securities, said that there are still challenges regarding China's economic recovery, as efforts by policymakers to create a fairer competition environment may take time to show effect, and this may affect the profitability outlook of A-share companies.

\n

shijing@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", @@ -6759,28 +7419,6 @@ "hash": "584f7dcc9e76a11168fe374e80c8d30b", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "005CHINA - DPP slammed for selling out Taiwan", - "description": "

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday criticized the Lai Ching-te administration in Taiwan for prioritizing political self-interest over public welfare, following recent polls showing Lai's approval ratings were the lowest they've been since he took office last year.

\n

The surveys, including one from Formosa Publishing and other "pro-independence" institutions in Taiwan, indicated a significant drop in satisfaction with Lai's performance, with dissatisfaction and distrust both exceeding 50 percent.

\n

This decline in approval comes as Taiwan society expresses dissatisfaction over the United States' recent announcement of a 20 percent tariff on most of Taiwan's exports. This rate is higher than the 15 percent export tariff imposed on Japan and South Korea, which are major competitors to Taiwan, posing a substantial challenge for Taiwan businesses.

\n

In response, the Lai administration of the island stated that the tariff rates are still negotiable and mentioned the possibility of increasing investments in the US by an additional $400 billion, sparking criticism in Taiwan.

\n

At the same time, the US reportedly planned to impose a 100 per-cent tariff on semiconductor imports while announcing that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the island's pillar industry, will invest $300 billion in the US to build the world's largest wafer factory in Arizona.

\n

Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, accused the Democratic Progressive Party-led administration of having "no bottom line" in selling out Taiwan and being obedient in its response to US demands. She noted that the proposed $400 billion investment equates to half of Taiwan's annual GDP.

\n

Zhu said that the DPP's willingness to hand over TSMC and allow the US to extract value from Taiwan's advantageous industries demonstrated a lack of commitment and capability to safeguard Taiwan's economic development and the welfare of its people.

\n

She said that Taiwan could have mitigated rising external risks and uncertainties by strengthening economic cooperation with the mainland. Instead, she accused the DPP of harboring a misguided desire for "independence" through reliance on external forces, ultimately harming Taiwan's development interests.

\n

Meanwhile, Hsiao Hsu-tsen, executive director of the Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation, criticized the Lai administration for its inadequate response to the southern Taiwan floods last month, noting that many residents remain without proper resettlement, leading to widespread public discontent.

\n

Hsiao accused the ineffective Lai administration of focusing on political ideology to divide the island facing the severe impact of the tariff increase on Taiwan's industries and people's livelihoods.

\n

"This kind of government is an 'internal hostile force' for the Taiwan people, and people should reject the DPP and Lai," he said.

\n

Zou Zhiqiang, deputy secretary-general of the US-based Alliance for China's Peaceful Reunification, said the recent rejection of Lai's planned "transit" through New York by the US indicated the country was unwilling to damage Sino-US relations over Taiwan, disproving the DPP's claim of a "rock-solid" relationship with the US.

\n

Zou said that Taiwan is not a core interest for the US and is seen merely as a pawn that could be discarded at any moment.

\n

zhangyi1@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "content": "

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday criticized the Lai Ching-te administration in Taiwan for prioritizing political self-interest over public welfare, following recent polls showing Lai's approval ratings were the lowest they've been since he took office last year.

\n

The surveys, including one from Formosa Publishing and other "pro-independence" institutions in Taiwan, indicated a significant drop in satisfaction with Lai's performance, with dissatisfaction and distrust both exceeding 50 percent.

\n

This decline in approval comes as Taiwan society expresses dissatisfaction over the United States' recent announcement of a 20 percent tariff on most of Taiwan's exports. This rate is higher than the 15 percent export tariff imposed on Japan and South Korea, which are major competitors to Taiwan, posing a substantial challenge for Taiwan businesses.

\n

In response, the Lai administration of the island stated that the tariff rates are still negotiable and mentioned the possibility of increasing investments in the US by an additional $400 billion, sparking criticism in Taiwan.

\n

At the same time, the US reportedly planned to impose a 100 per-cent tariff on semiconductor imports while announcing that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the island's pillar industry, will invest $300 billion in the US to build the world's largest wafer factory in Arizona.

\n

Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, accused the Democratic Progressive Party-led administration of having "no bottom line" in selling out Taiwan and being obedient in its response to US demands. She noted that the proposed $400 billion investment equates to half of Taiwan's annual GDP.

\n

Zhu said that the DPP's willingness to hand over TSMC and allow the US to extract value from Taiwan's advantageous industries demonstrated a lack of commitment and capability to safeguard Taiwan's economic development and the welfare of its people.

\n

She said that Taiwan could have mitigated rising external risks and uncertainties by strengthening economic cooperation with the mainland. Instead, she accused the DPP of harboring a misguided desire for "independence" through reliance on external forces, ultimately harming Taiwan's development interests.

\n

Meanwhile, Hsiao Hsu-tsen, executive director of the Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation, criticized the Lai administration for its inadequate response to the southern Taiwan floods last month, noting that many residents remain without proper resettlement, leading to widespread public discontent.

\n

Hsiao accused the ineffective Lai administration of focusing on political ideology to divide the island facing the severe impact of the tariff increase on Taiwan's industries and people's livelihoods.

\n

"This kind of government is an 'internal hostile force' for the Taiwan people, and people should reject the DPP and Lai," he said.

\n

Zou Zhiqiang, deputy secretary-general of the US-based Alliance for China's Peaceful Reunification, said the recent rejection of Lai's planned "transit" through New York by the US indicated the country was unwilling to damage Sino-US relations over Taiwan, disproving the DPP's claim of a "rock-solid" relationship with the US.

\n

Zou said that Taiwan is not a core interest for the US and is seen merely as a pawn that could be discarded at any moment.

\n

zhangyi1@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-08/14/content_005_689cfcbced50ccabe15177ec.htm#005CHINA", - "creator": "", - "pubDate": "Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:21:04 +0000", - "enclosure": "", - "enclosureType": "", - "image": "", - "id": "", - "language": "", - "folder": "双语", - "feed": "ChinaDaily", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "221252a50569f6aa990c695a5a6b6d9e", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "008COMMENT - US annual human rights circus show exposes its hypocrisy and political bias", "description": "

The US Department of State released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices on Tuesday, about three months later than usual. However, the additional time has not been spent improving the content to align with facts, but instead on reducing it to about one-third the length of last year's reports.

\n

The tremendous amount of reediting work that has been done is to ensure that the reports conform with the US administration's policies, even though the State Department has described it as an effort to make the reports more "streamlined", "more readable" and adhering more closely to what's required to be in them by law.

\n

For instance, the agency removed whole categories of violations not "explicitly required by statute", including gender-based violence and environmental justice. The deleted material includes issues widely regarded as fundamental rights under international law, such as the right to a fair public trial, as National Public Radio observed in a report.

\n

According to a State Department memo the US media obtained about the editing of the reports, editors were ordered to remove references to diversity, equity, and inclusion, sexual violence against children and violation of privacy.

\n

Even though the US administration insists it remains committed to defending human rights, the "minimalist rewrite", as some US lawmakers put it, fundamentally serves the US' domestic politics, and might not comply with domestic law, which requires a "full and complete" accounting of internationally recognized human rights.

\n

The United States has compiled these reports on every country in the world since the 1970s. The reports, which are invariably patchwork based on carefully selected "reported facts", constitute grave interference in other countries' internal affairs, and the practice is widely criticized by the international community.

\n

That Congress still relies on these assessments to shape decisions on foreign aid and weapons sales clearly demonstrates the reports' politicized nature. Human rights protection is only an excuse for the US to justify its interventionist foreign policies as well as weaponized sanctions that have no legitimate basis in international law.

\n

The irony is that human rights are essentially a privilege enjoyed only by a few in the US. Racial discrimination, inequality, and forced repatriations and deportations are just the tip of the iceberg.

\n

In February, the US president signed an executive order pulling the country out of the United Nations Human Rights Council again, unwarrantedly citing "political bias", particularly against Israel, and the agency's alleged "failure" to adequately address human rights abuses globally as due cause.

\n

But the reality is it is the US that applies "political bias" on human rights issues, and it is the US that is actually, overtly or covertly, behind many human rights abuses and humanitarian crises around the world, such as the one unfolding in Gaza.

\n

The US baselessly criticizes China over so-called human rights issues related to the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in the reports. If the US administration truly cares about the human rights of Muslims, why does it turn a blind eye to the hell on earth in Gaza? Why does it turn a blind eye to the historical injustices suffered by the Palestinian people? These are questions the Chinese ambassador to the UN raised recently at a UN gathering, toward which his US counterpart was as mute as a fish.

\n

The US withdrew from the United Nations human rights body in 2018 — on similar grounds, in disregard of the fact that its cutting off funding to the agency will seriously affect many of its critical humanitarian aid projects in the least developed countries.

\n

No wonder the extent to which the US government can manipulate the concept of "human rights" to suit its own policy changes has even made many ardent supporters of the US' weaponization of human rights dumbstruck. Many so-called bedrock principles of human rights, such as those related to gender, the environment, race and judicial justice, that have been taken for granted by generations of human rights advocates as the foundation of the US beacon, have bitten the dust.

\n

As such, the reports are naturally devoid of credibility. Instead of showing the US as being principled, they only serve to expose its hypocrisy and double standards on the issue. Using human rights as a political tool undermines humanity's core values and basic principles. It also poses serious risks, such as its potential to escalate conflicts and jeopardize cooperation on pressing global issues. Exercising political bias on human rights, the US only exacerbates the global turbulence with its latest annual human rights circus show.

\n

", @@ -6803,28 +7441,6 @@ "hash": "d9cfc6fd921e83ebf260f3675c6a82ff", "highlights": [] }, - { - "title": "非常喜欢python！读懂这三本书，学python事半功倍。", - "description": "非常喜欢python我非常喜欢python，在前面5年里，它一直是我热衷使用并不断研究的语言，迄今为止，pyt", - "content": "
\n

\n \n \n 非常喜欢python\n \n \n

\n \n 我非常喜欢python，在前面5年里，它一直是我热衷使用并不断研究的语言，迄今为止，python都非常友好并且易于学习！\n \n

\n

\n \n 它几乎可以做任何事，从简单的脚本创建、web，到数据可视化以及AI人工智能，使热衷python的人群变得越来越多。\n \n

\n

\n \n 接下来推荐3本学python一定要看的书籍，有了他们，至少能节省50%的时间少走一半的弯路！\n \n

\n
\n \"图片\"\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n

\n \n 零基础学python必看\n \n

\n

\n \n 《父与子编程：与小卡特一起学python》\n \n

\n

\n \n 这本书是零基础看的书籍，对于很多刚接触编程的小白来说，对于很多名词是很难理解的，本书把知识点拆的很细，更难得的是那些难理解的技术名词，这本书都是用场景对话、动画的形式展现，让初学者更容易学会；\n \n \n \n 看了它，你就会发现python是多么容易！\n \n \n

\n
\n \"图片\"\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n python技能加强必看\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 《\n \n \n \n \n python cookbook\n \n \n \n \n 》\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 本书介绍了应用在各个领域的技巧和方法，涵盖了很多高级主题：元编程、网络、\n \n \n \n \n web编程\n \n \n \n \n 、实用脚本、系统管理、C语言拓展等。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n 本书还覆盖了许多python日常开发中的问题以及解决方案，在实际开发中的编程技巧，告诉你python如何工作并且为什么工作！\n \n

\n
\n \"图片\"\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n python项目经验\n \n

\n

\n \n 《python高手之路》\n \n

\n

\n \n 众所周知，项目经验以及底层知识拓展对于一个程序员的进阶来说是非常重要的！\n \n

\n

\n \n 《python高手之路》它是从一个项目的第一步开始，从整个项目的架构设计、对模块和库的处理来构建一个完整的项目。\n \n

\n

\n \n 它还设计了很多比较底层的知识，性能优化，架构设计等拓展知识来增加读者的专业技能！\n \n

\n
\n \"图片\"\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n 附赠三本python必学书电子档\n \n

\n

\n \n 对于初学python，或者才接触编程这个行业的人来说，这三本书将帮助你少走很多弯路，节省你许多的学习时间。\n \n

\n
\n \"图片\"\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n 如果你需要这三本书籍的电子档，\n \n \n \n 可以\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 1.点赞+再看\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 2.公众号私信内回复：“学习”\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n

\n
\n", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/klHD6BcO82lOyTusTlp5Tg", - "creator": "python开发工程师", - "pubDate": "Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 ", - "enclosure": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_jpg/Nc53lZXDjZwqm1fyIIFpxnqmrUNyQznwvvWZ7aEib8uGSiambx2okPyrWWPPibmRz0queMXr6U7qvAgLME9r34ibpw/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "enclosureType": "image/jpeg", - "image": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_jpg/Nc53lZXDjZwqm1fyIIFpxnqmrUNyQznwvvWZ7aEib8uGSiambx2okPyrWWPPibmRz0queMXr6U7qvAgLME9r34ibpw/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "id": "2247511287_2", - "language": "", - "folder": "IT技术", - "feed": "python开发工程师", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "dcf70fe51f897760827e674a15584849", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "在线视频搜索与观看MCP服务maccmsv10-api-mcp", "description": "maccmsv10-api-mcp 是一个免费的在线视频搜索与观看 MCP 服务。", @@ -8910,28 +9526,6 @@ "image": "http://mmbiz.qpic.cn/mmbiz_png/71SHwPo8iax7oWOjRkcNvbFKGEic0vazunSj6ia7vglUFiajMmACsNgEQty4Hbib5vKtlzw95T8icp5icibicgfWoEsHrIw/0?wx_fmt=png", "description": "", "items": [ - { - "title": "中国神作！短短几句，治愈精神内耗，低谷亦成转机", - "description": "30岁前拼努力，30岁后拼智慧。若几十岁了还没读过《道德经》，那就太可惜了。听过无数道理，都不如去看智慧之源...", - "content": "
\n
\n \n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n 30岁前拼努力\n \n \n \n \n ，30岁后拼智慧。\n \n \n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 若几十岁了还没读过《道德经》，那就太可惜了。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 听过无数道理，都不如去看智慧之源、万经之首《道德经》。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 2000多年来，它一直是中国文化思想的一座主峰。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 无论我们处于何种阶段，什么年龄，道德经里都有我们要学的智慧。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 即使身处低谷，只要凭着书中智慧，我们也终究会东山再起。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n *《道德经》，又名《老子》。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 古今中外的高人，谈起道德经，已不再是读没读过的问题，而是读了多少遍。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n \n 尼采说，《道德经》像一个永不枯竭的井泉，满载宝藏。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 鲁迅说，不读《老子》就不知中国文化，不知宇宙真谛。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 马云直言：道德经是他受益最深的，也是真正的人类智慧。无论何地他都随身携带。\n \n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 虽然只有短短的5126字，但道尽无穷人生、宇宙与生命的智慧。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 都说，\n \n \n \n 如果没有道德经，中国传统文化思想将失去一大半光彩。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 2000年来，它指引无数人从低谷走出，从迷茫走向开阔，被奉为一生的“精神导师”：\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 日本经营之神松下幸之助\n \n \n \n ，最推崇老子的管理哲学，“道可道，非常道”。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 帝王\n \n \n \n 唐太宗、朱元璋、宋徽宗\n \n \n \n 更是亲自注解道德经。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n \n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n 《道德经》虽篇幅不长，但内容博大精深、深藏玄机。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 原著文言文，直接读如看天书，常人难理解，也难读完。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 况且，\n \n \n \n 真正的道，不是读来的，是靠悟出来的。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 若要真正读懂、悟懂道德经，并会学以致用。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 我强烈推荐这套\n \n \n \n 《道德经与庄子全集》文白对照解析精装版全4册。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 无删减全文+注释+译文+详细解析+海量历史典故解读\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 真正一套，让我觉得老子庄子没那么难懂的读物。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 海量历史典故故事去阐释老庄智慧。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 读故事上瘾同时，还知如何学以致用。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 首先它够全，一字未删，权威底本，全文收录；\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 全文道德经与庄子，一书得道家巅峰双作。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 第一、二册为道德经，二册下到第四册为庄子。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 其次它不仅有原文+注释+译文，还有详细解析。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 每一篇章都有\n \n \n \n 两到三千字详细解析\n \n \n \n ，从字面到内涵层层剖析：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n \n 比如讲道德经中\n \n \n \n “持而盈之，不如其已……功遂身退，天之道也。”\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 从字面意思，延伸适可而止，恰到好处的道理，再到借用外力的坚强不长久……\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 详细解析，让你真正逐句吃透。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 最最最重要的是，海量历史故事讲透老庄，让智慧真正消化成为自己的！\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 如讲\n \n \n \n \n “上善若水，水利万物而不争……”\n \n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 从三国吕布因陈登痛失小沛，到汉文帝与周亚夫，到魏征与唐太宗进谏，岳飞与宋高宗……六个典故故事结合现实讲透一章节。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 深入浅出，通俗易懂，叫人读了会学以致用，全是\n \n \n \n 为人处世、修身养性、宇宙天地、治国安邦、管理治世\n \n \n \n 的智慧。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 每一篇篇幅不长，像读一篇篇故事，边读边领悟真正的道。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 这也是市面罕见的，在历史案例中举一反三讲透老庄的版本。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 极大的丰富我们的历史见识。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 难怪，获得一致好评：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 无需花大量精力琢磨原著，就能轻松得道。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 这样一套经典，收入囊中，会成为影响你一生的宝典，一辈子的智慧源泉。\n \n \n

\n
\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n 无论你是多少岁，只要手握一本《道德经》。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 就能让你如得高人指点，少走许多弯路。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 无论是翻上几页，你都能获得“道可道，非常道”、“无为而治”等等“中式智慧”的博大精深：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n \n 年轻求生存，“持而盈之，不如其已，揣而锐之，不可长保”，不要事事争先，因为枪打出头鸟；\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 中年求安稳，“上善若水”，但“攻坚强者，莫之能胜”，水能包容万物，也能水滴石穿，做人如此，才有力量；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 老年求健康，“致虚极，守静笃”，养生养精神，保持内心的平和，比进补有用1000倍；\n \n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 也难怪，作为“万经之王”，中国最高智慧的它，一流行，就是2000年。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 短短5126个字，却讲透了在中国社会生存，受用一辈子的处事智慧。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 书中译文相当精准，而且非常雅致，将老庄意思原意高度还原：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n 原文：\n \n \n \n \n \n “持而盈之，不如其已……功遂身退，天之道也。”\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n 译文：\n \n \n \n \n \n 执持盈满，不如适时停止。显露锋芒，锐势难以保持长久……一件事做得圆满了，就要含藏收敛，这是符合自然规律的道理。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 还有详细解析，深入讲解，如，\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n 原文：\n \n \n \n \n \n “夫轻诺必寡信，多易必多难”。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n 解析节选：\n \n \n \n \n \n 轻易许诺的人不慎重考虑问题，把问题看简单了，实际去做时却发现不是当初想的那么容易，造成寡信。人一旦失信于人就很难得众人帮助……\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 不仅如此，书中充满哲理的金句，精彩纷呈：\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 做人脱俗，应事随时；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 人不应该做情绪的奴隶；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 做到静，才能把握住动；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 以无谓的态度去有所作为，以不滋事的方法去处理事物。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 它就像一把尺子，哪里做的不好，哪里做的不好，用它一量，就全知道了。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 读完便可\n \n \n \n “见自己，见天地，见众生”。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 《道德经》五千言，博大精深，大至天地，小至尘泥，到修身、养生、处世、治国，万象森罗，尽收眼底：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n \n 谈天地法则：道生一，一生二，二生三，三生万物。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 谈处世原则：金玉满堂，莫之能守。富贵而骄，自遗其咎。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 谈人生心态：飘风不终朝，骤雨不终日。\n \n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 推荐这套版本每一章节后面都有五个左右历史故事加深理解。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 但凡每多读一个故事，都能理解更深一层意思，\n \n \n \n 实在是大涨见识！\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 比如道德经开篇第一章，讲\n \n \n \n “道可道非常道，名可名非常名……”\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 司马懿被诸葛亮空城计吓退，二战英军设圈套分散希特勒兵力，唐朝李林甫的上位历程，再到曹操被刘备孙权分三国……6个历史故事层层解析。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 拆解何为道，如何得道，为何常人忽视道……延伸到人的固定思维，谈到真正决定成败的关键因素……\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 360度深入讲透道德经每一句。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 我真实是越读越喜欢读，篇篇刷新认识！\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 再比如，讲\n \n \n \n “持而盈之，不如其已……功遂身退，天之道也。”\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n
\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 从讲韩信张良结局比较、历史和平削除兵权，战国鲁庄公齐桓公的故事，楚襄王，春申君爱妾的故事……\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 书中这样的小故事还有很多。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 一个个真实历史事件，读着读着，叫人不懂都难！\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 既能增长智慧，又能拓宽历史眼界，一举两得。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n \n 只需68元\n \n \n \n \n \n ，\n \n \n \n \n \n 两部道家智慧巅峰之作入手，相当划算！\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n
\n

\n \n \n \n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 如果说道德经是浓缩的精华，庄子则是有更多的例子来说明和运用。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 都说，\n \n \n \n 只要读懂了庄子，人生任何问题都会迎刃而解。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 《庄子》有太多的智慧，也影响了无数牛人：\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n \n 苏东坡读了，感慨“竹杖芒鞋轻胜马，谁怕？一蓑烟雨任平生”；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 陶渊明读了，写下“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山”；\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 李白、曹雪芹、木心……无不受庄子影响。\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 这本书不仅有完整无删减版的原文，还有注释，生僻字注音，详细解析，将庄子的智慧说得一看就懂。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 不执着于原文的逐字意思，而旨在对文章的精神内涵和意旨深入解读，让你真领悟。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 如 庄子说：\n \n \n \n 人生天地之间，若白驹之过隙，忽然而已。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 提醒我们，一生恍如一瞬，总要留点时间，看云卷云舒。珍惜时间并非利用时间，而是享用时间。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 如：\n \n \n \n 鹪鹩巢于深林，不过一枝；偃鼠饮河，不过满腹。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 真正智慧的人，懂得给自己做减法，减去杂念，化繁为简，才有味是清欢。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 讲述庄子深奥难懂的《在宥》用了5个故事讲透其背后的智慧。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 鲁国宓子贱仁政爱民，曹操以义动人，秦穆公不爱良马爱百姓；孟子仁义谏宣王……\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 如一篇篇短篇小说，看完本书不亚于看了一部三国和春秋战国史。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 大量经典历史故事，让你透彻领悟庄子，\n \n \n \n 找到人生的一个又一个答案。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n \n 老子，冷静观照，内敛克制，以柔克刚；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n 庄子，亦庄亦谐，率真率性，浪漫自在；\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 他们像一个人的两面，有克制，也有自由的一面，才叫完整。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 作品中有源源不断的人生智慧，更有人类追寻的终极理想。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 越来越多读过的人，将老庄看作是找回自我、活得自在的救世良方。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 只要你识字，这本书就能让你吃透《道德经》《庄子》中的智慧精华。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 哪怕领悟能力很差，也能迅速升级你的为人处事能力。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 不仅内容扎实，还有\n \n \n \n 全文原文+注释+详细解析+历史故事深度解读。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 其装帧和品质也是相当赞。\n \n \n \n 绸面精装，烫漆字，压凹工艺，触感精致有质感。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 锁线装订，既能180度平铺阅读，又结实耐用。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 而且有\n \n \n \n 加厚纸箱，抗压泡沫，防水塑封，完全不用担心快递运输过程中的磕碰。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 值得家藏，亦或馈赠友人都十分得体。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 价格不贵，却能影响你一生的智慧之书，彷佛结交了一位智者在学习。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 建议人手一套，越早读越好！\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n 看其他书是踏上进步的阶梯，读它们则是直接登上高山之巅。\n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n

\n \n \n 久而久之，你会养成高瞻远瞩的气魄、静中生慧的气场和自在洒脱的超然。\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n

\n
\n", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/d2wh8gOnwx9Ab5v_pcbT0g", - "creator": "小风子桥牌", - "pubDate": "Sun, 27 Jul 2025 06:18:00 ", - "enclosure": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/sz_mmbiz_jpg/La6QLcCe4DqSLvUp2cgdhIbWc42Pw8WWwSziaIQ3BHDrvwLY0KtR04lWGEHCRrwZSJeTdQZxGqPUm7V5rv2jLrg/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "enclosureType": "image/jpeg", - "image": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/sz_mmbiz_jpg/La6QLcCe4DqSLvUp2cgdhIbWc42Pw8WWwSziaIQ3BHDrvwLY0KtR04lWGEHCRrwZSJeTdQZxGqPUm7V5rv2jLrg/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "id": "2655133669_1", - "language": "", - "folder": "桥牌", - "feed": "小风子桥牌", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "e5602bbf91a0e8441e66ac741a1a1543", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "综锦赛练兵 中国老年队世锦赛争创佳绩", "description": "​", @@ -11167,28 +11761,6 @@ "image": null, "description": "China Daily全文RSS。获取更多全文RSS：https://feedx.net", "items": [ - { - "title": "全民健身日全国桥牌通讯赛火热开赛 智慧竞技点亮全民健康新图景", - "description": "全民健身日全国桥牌通讯赛火热开赛 智慧竞技点亮全民健康新图景", - "content": "
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n

\n \n \n 8月3日，正值全国第17个“全民健身日”，由国家体育总局棋牌运动管理中心、中国桥牌协会主办，江苏省桥牌协会承办的“全民健身，智慧出众”2025年全国桥牌系列通讯赛在全省5个市区同步开赛。南京、苏州、无锡、常州、扬州等城市的5个专场与基层活动站形成联动网络，近300名桥牌爱好者通过线下对决与线上平台同场竞技，以“全民健身，桥牌同行”的生动实践，诠释智力运动与全民健身的深度融合。\n \n \n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n \n
\n
\n
\n

\n \n \n 赛区组图\n \n \n

\n

\n \n \n
\n \n \n

\n
\n
\n

\n \n \n 作为一项智力运动，桥牌不仅能提升记忆力、判断力，更能在互动中培养团队意识，恰好呼应了“全民健身，智慧出众”的理念——全民健身从不局限于体能锻炼，更包含对大脑活力的激发与身心协调的追求。省桥牌协会王永安会长表示：“桥牌走进社区、融入全民健身，就是想让更多人明白，健身可以很‘智慧’，运动可以很‘有趣’。未来我们会持续搭建平台，让‘全民健身，桥牌同行’成为更多人的生活选择，让智慧与健康在牌桌上、在生活中共同生长。”\n \n \n

\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n

\n \n
\n \n

\n
\n \n \n \n
\n
\n

\n \n \n

\n
\n", - "category": "", - "link": "https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5Ud06f3lYX2hyR8Elz1DMw", - "creator": "中国桥牌协会", - "pubDate": "Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:06:32 ", - "enclosure": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/sz_mmbiz_jpg/71SHwPo8iax7ibwg1bgM5UriayZ4PkfpWWMPbBS3H1r1CxibibqUkNju5MHfUwA7nnibvL2BWRrkicrNBrw9fwcTYOrVg/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "enclosureType": "image/jpeg", - "image": "https://mmbiz.qpic.cn/sz_mmbiz_jpg/71SHwPo8iax7ibwg1bgM5UriayZ4PkfpWWMPbBS3H1r1CxibibqUkNju5MHfUwA7nnibvL2BWRrkicrNBrw9fwcTYOrVg/0?wx_fmt=jpeg", - "id": "2651310907_5", - "language": "", - "folder": "桥牌", - "feed": "中国桥牌协会", - "read": false, - "favorite": false, - "created": false, - "tags": [], - "hash": "4fa2bc7b6a06a1dfe21d0e5fb1ede549", - "highlights": [] - }, { "title": "001FRONT - Vision turns county into green model", "description": "

Online See more by scanning the code.

\n

An African media delegation poses for a group photo in front of the stone monument that mentions the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in Anji county, Zhejiang province, on May 15.

\n

On a wooden shelf in his three-story home in Anji county of Zhejiang province, Ge Yuande keeps a stone — smooth, pale and vaguely shaped like a miner wearing a helmet — as the most treasured piece in his collection.

\n

The 63-year-old picked it up more than 20 years ago from a quarry in Yucun, his native village in Anji, where he once made a living extracting and selling stone. Back then, the hills were stripped bare, the air was thick with dust, and streams ran gray with industrial runoff.

\n

"I used to sell stone to make a living," Ge said in his living room, now lined with shelves full of stone sculptures. "But back then, it polluted everything. Now I still sell stone — but as art and as culture."

\n

Yucun's transformation — from a dusty quarry village to a model of rural vitalization and green development — epitomizes China's heightened emphasis on sustainable growth over the past two decades.

\n

In 2005, the village was standing at a crossroads. Its last quarry had just been closed, a decision that left villagers anxious about their livelihoods. The village's collective income plummeted from 3 million yuan ($417,600) to just 300,000 yuan that year.

\n

At this pivotal moment, Xi Jinping, then secretary of the Communist Party of China Zhejiang Provincial Committee, visited the village on Aug 15, 2005, and offered residents a powerful message of reassurance.

\n

During a meeting with villagers, Xi said the closure was a "wise step" and introduced what would become a guiding principle of China's environmental policy: "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

\n

In a column published in Zhejiang Daily a week after the visit, Xi expanded on the idea: "By transforming ecological and environmental strengths into advantages in eco-agriculture, eco-industry and eco-tourism, lucid waters and lush mountains can truly become invaluable assets."

\n

In 2020, Xi — now Chinese president and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee — returned to the county. The phrase "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" had by then become a national consensus and a core tenet of China's new development philosophy.

\n

"Experience has shown that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the environment," Xi told the villagers.

\n

Yu Xiaoping, deputy Party secretary of Yucun village, said the closure of quarries and continuous environmental improvements had opened up space for eco-tourism. Visitors now come for river rafting, fruit picking and rural guesthouse stays.

\n

Zhang Jianguo, executive vice-dean of the Institute for Sustainable Development at Huzhou University, noted that by prioritizing green, low-carbon development and preserving its environment, Anji has translated ecological assets into real economic and social gains.

\n

By giving top priority to environmental protection, the county has ensured that its air quality remains excellent on more than 90 percent of days. Surface water, drinking water and cross-boundary water all consistently meet national standards.

\n

Over the past 20 years, the average annual per capita disposable income of Anji's rural residents rose from 7,034 yuan to 48,879 yuan — a nearly sevenfold increase.

\n

"Anji's long-term, consistent approach to preserving its environment has produced a compelling case study in sustainable development — one with growing relevance not only in China but globally," Zhang said.

\n

Enhanced protection

\n

Today, more than 70 percent of Anji is covered in forest, much of it bamboo. Once-overlooked villages are now home to pocket parks, hiking trails, open-air teahouses, and even artisanal coffee shops.

\n

Zheng Xuli, a senior engineer at Lingfengsi Forest Farm, patrols 120 hectares of forest land. Once a logging supervisor, he now focuses on conservation — from monitoring of termite infestations to forest maintenance.

\n

"In the past, forestry was about cutting and planting," Zheng said. "Now it's about watching, caring and minimizing harm."

\n

The biggest shift, he said, has been philosophical: "We treat the forest as an asset that gains value over time — not something to consume."

\n

Technology is also reshaping how Anji protects its environment. AI-powered drones and autonomous boats are now used to monitor rivers for illegal dumping and construction.

\n

"Before, it took weeks to patrol all our waterways," said Ye Liang, director of the river chief office with Anji county's water resources bureau. "Now drones and AI can do it in a single day. Problems are caught early, before they escalate."

\n

In 2022, Anji launched the Global Partnership Initiative, aimed at attracting digital nomads, green startups and remote workers to settle in the county.

\n

To local officials' surprise, the initiative gained rapid momentum. By the end of 2024, more than 50,000 young people had come to Anji to start businesses or seek job opportunities.

\n

Xu Liang, a cyclist and entrepreneur, said Anji's location near Yangtze River Delta cities and its clean environment are major draws for young professionals.

\n

"For many young people, the countryside is more than a retreat," Xu said. "It's a place to explore new ideas, new directions and entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the city."

\n

Javier Ghaemi, a British expatriate, arrived in Anji in April with his girlfriend after a friend in Shanghai told them about a gym for rent. Within hours, they had made the decision to move from Malaysia to the county.

\n

They took over a dormant gym nestled in the hills and transformed it into a lifestyle hub offering yoga classes, wellness workshops and forest hikes.

\n

From his gym, perched above a bamboo grove, Ghaemi has found both peace and purpose.

\n

"For me, I want to help build Anji up," he said. "To promote it, and to show Westerners the reality of life here. I think the misconceptions are huge. Even if I can just show a few friends, have them visit, do a workout — they'll see that we're all the same. We all have the same dreams."

\n

Patrick Nijs, former Belgian ambassador to China, said that Xi demonstrated a clear vision when he proposed the philosophy that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" in 2005.

\n

"Back then, most people were still debating what 'going green' even meant," Nijs said. "So he introduced this concept in a very clear and poetic way — something that resonates deeply with the Chinese mind."

\n

Nijs now considers Anji one of his homes. "I'm a big fan of Xi Jinping because I think he is a visionary," he said.

\n

What Anji offers, Nijs added, is a development model rooted in culture, continuity and care.

\n

He pointed out that this philosophy has also underpinned China's sweeping investments in renewable energy. "China has invested in all facets of green energy — hydropower, solar panels, biomass, wind power and nuclear power — and is now a global leader."

\n

Contact the writers at xuwei@chinadaily.com.cn

\n

",